BENEFITS BREAKDOWN

Friends as Medicine

November 12, 2025 • 28 min

Episode Summary

In this episode of Benefits Breakdown, the team is joined by Rachel Jensen from the Population Health and Well-Being team at Brown & Brown. Together, they explore the concept of "friends as medicine" and how social connection, belonging and workplace culture directly impact employee health, retention and productivity. The conversation explores the latest trends in lifestyle medicine, including food as medicine, movement as medicine, and the critical role of social well-being in today's evolving work environment.

Whether you're a benefits leader, HR professional, or simply passionate about workplace wellness, this episode delivers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you drive positive change.

For more information, watch our Friends as Medicine webinar.

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Benefits Breakdown Hosts

Jared Bowcutt
Regional Sales Leader, Employee Benefits
Vanessa Longnecker
Regional Managing Director, Employee Benefits
Adam Compton
Senior Vice President, Operations Leader, Employee Benefits

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