This year’s Women’s History Month, beginning March 1, honors the women who embrace and uplift people of all backgrounds, races, genders, ages, and perspectives. Throughout history, women have advocated for equal opportunities for all people, knowing that we all benefit when everyone thrives in more inclusive, equitable workplaces and communities.
At Calm, we honor and celebrate the women who are using their expertise, artistry, and voices to help others live healthier, happier lives. A Calm survey of more than 4,000 adults shows that an alarming percentage of people are struggling with anxiousness, depression, sleep, focus and grief. Sixty-eight percent of respondents said they’ve felt unable to stop or control worrying in the past month, for example. Sixty-nine percent said they’ve experienced having little interest or pleasure in doing things.
For HR, benefits, and people leaders, these findings reinforce the importance of supporting women leaders, promoting workplace inclusion, and addressing gender equity as part of comprehensive employee mental health strategies.
We’re excited to share a selection of Calm content authored, narrated, and composed by women to help people manage stress and anxiety, sleep better, and feel more present in their lives. We encourage you and your employees to listen to some wisdom, start the day with soothing music, or take some time to move mindfully between meetings. The curated list below highlights specific Calm sessions you can share with employees, women’s resource groups, and emerging leaders in your workplace to foster inclusion and psychological safety.
How HR and People Leaders Can Use This Content at Work
Consider integrating these selections into women’s leadership programs, DEI initiatives, employee resource groups, and internal campaigns for Women’s History Month so employees see your commitment to gender equity and workplace inclusion alongside meaningful mental health support.
Wisdom from women leaders
- Build Habits that Actually Stick with Dr. Julie Smith
Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist with more than a decade of experience empowering clients through the most challenging times in their lives. In Build Habits that Actually Stick, she helps you make lasting changes with simple tools rooted in clinical psychology that employees and leaders can apply in both their personal lives and the workplace.
Sleep Stories by women storytellers
- The Artist: Georgia, Enchantednarrated by Sarah Niles
Sarah Niles is a British film, television, and theater actress, most notable for her performance as Dr. Sharon Fieldstone in Ted Lasso. Join her on a journey to explore the colors of the New Mexico desert through the eyes of painter Georgia O’Keeffe, offering employees a calming, creativity-boosting way to unwind after the workday. - Behind the Velvet Curtainnarrated by Cynthia Erivo
Find your inner focus as world-class thespian Cynthia Erivo takes you backstage. Erivo is a Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and producer. Her storytelling can help employees transition from a busy workday into restorative rest.
Movement for mindful breaks at work
- Love In, Love Out, The Daily Move with Mel Mah
It’s easy to get focused on caring for others and not take much time to care for ourselves. In this session of The Daily Move, find the balance with a “love in love out” rhythm led by yoga and mindfulness teacher Mel Mah—a short, accessible practice employees can use between meetings to reset and recharge.
Music to support focus and well-being at work
- Aftercare (Sunrise Mix) by Imogen Heap
Imogen Heap is a Grammy-winning, self-produced British recording artist. Listen to her exclusive Calm mix for sunrise to meet the morning with an acceptance and presence in conscious breath, helping employees start the workday centered and ready to focus.
This Women’s History Month and beyond, let’s honor the women who work to improve the mental well-being of all people. By elevating women leaders’ voices and experiences through resources like these, employers can help cultivate more inclusive, gender-equitable workplaces where every employee can thrive. For more information on proactively supporting employee mental health and well-being, take a tour of Calm Health and explore the variety of tools and resources available to help your members manage their mental and physical health at their own pace.
