Podcast Center
Welcome to the BenefitsPro Podcast Center, featuring ongoing discussions and professional insights on the latest trends impacting the industry.
July 11, 2025
Carrying the torch — with Tracy WattsIn this episode, we sit down with Tracy Watts, senior partner, national leader for U.S. Health Care Policy at Mercer. The wide-ranging discussion includes her thoughts on all the noise coming out of Washington D.C. right now to a few of the innovative benefits design strategies and ideas she's watching most closely right now.
June 20, 2025
Why can't we turn the system on its head? — with Chris HamiltonIn this episode of the Beyond Benefits podcast, we dig deep into a number of topics with our newly crowned BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year, Chris Hamilton.
June 04, 2025
The stigma is real & needs to be called out — with Solome TibebuIn this episode, we chat with Solome Tibebu, founder and CEO of Behavioral Health Tech. The discussion touches on everything from the current state of behavioral health in the U.S., to Solome's personal mental health journey.
May 22, 2025
We can't burn the system down, but it has to get better — with Bill HepscherTune in for a deep dive into the chaotic world of prescription drugs (are PBMs really the bad guys?), including the current state of international drugs, the impacts of the tariffs, and his predictions on what's next in the benefits world.
May 02, 2025
Problems are opportunities in disguise with Ali GoodwinIn this episode, we're joined by Ali Goodwin, the marketing director for TrueScripts. We talk about the noise surrounding PBMs and prescription drugs; discuss the importance of trying to do the right thing; and dig into how to filter out all the noise and bad actors and find people and companies that truly align with their mission.
April 16, 2025
Confessions of an HR executive with Stephanie KochIn this episode, we're joined by Stephanie Koch, director of human resources at Hendry Marine. We talk about the current state of HR, what she wishes benefits advisors knew, and details her journey from status quo benefits to the world of self-funding.
April 02, 2025
Unshakeable Confidence with Chelsea RyckisFor our first episode, we're joined by Chelsea Ryckis, the 2024 BenefitsPRO Advisor of the Year and co-founder of Ethos Benefits. She shares her thoughts on the current state of employee benefits, how transparency and fiduciary shifts are impacting advisors and employers, her favorite music (kind of...) and more!
November 08, 2024
Legacy Podcast TestA survey finds 38% of pet owners would spend $1,000 or more for life-saving care for their companion. Pet insurance can help with costs and ensure the best care.
July 31, 2024
Rising Pet Costs: Making the Case for Pet InsuranceA survey finds 38% of pet owners would spend $1,000 or more for life-saving care
for their companion. Pet insurance can help with costs and ensure the best care.
May 06, 2024
Ruff times with your dog? Pet insurance can helpOwning a pet comes with responsibility. One report finds that one in two dog owners expressed some regret for adopting a canine. Employers and brokers can help with this stress by offering pet insurance as a voluntary benefit.