Events - Health401k

An Evening with Wim Hof – A People Change People™ Social Experience

Date: Sunday, March 8
Pickup Location: Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Pickup: 4:00 PM
Return: 1:00 AM
Travel Services: Valet Park of America
Capacity: 15 slots available, 4 remaining
Cost: $449.00 (includes event ticket, round trip transportation, t shirt, People Change People™ Cards of Kindness and Bids of Kindness kit)
Contact: ryantraviswoods@health401k.org

Summary
This People Change People™ social experiment places a curated mens group in a meaningful shared environment designed to spark connection, challenge comfort zones, and expand personal perspective.

Participants will attend An Evening with Wim Hof, featuring the pioneer of modern breathwork and cold therapy as he shares the story behind the Wim Hof Method. His journey blends exploration, heartbreak, resilience, scientific discovery, and a mission to reconnect people with nature. The evening aligns with the core Health401k® belief that exposure to the right people, at the right moment, can influence the arc of a life.

What This Experience Is Designed To Do
This is not a professional networking event and it is not about business cards or status. It is a live social experiment that focuses on:

Friendship: bringing together men who genuinely care about others and are open to real connection.
Curated social exposure: like minded participants experiencing a powerful story in the same room at the same time.
Presence: stepping away from routine to share an experience that is fun, meaningful, and memorable.
Growth through environment: using a values aligned event to explore how context and community shape mindset, courage, and behavior.

What To Expect During The Evening
In Wim Hofs own words, this evening is a journey into the life of a man who always felt that we had lost a vital connection with Mother Nature and dedicated his life to reclaiming that connection.

During the event, participants will hear about:

His first life changing encounter with the cold and how it set him on a path of discovery.
The turbulent yet carefree years when he lived with very little money but deep curiosity and conviction.
The tragic moments that forced him to transform despair into fuel and purpose.
The record breaking feats of endurance that made him known as The Iceman.
The long and often difficult road to scientific recognition and a global movement.

Why This Is Part Of People Change People™
This outing is one chapter in a larger Health401k® social experiment that tests a simple idea in real time: people change people, for better or worse, and our work is to create environments that tilt toward the better.

By riding together, arriving together, and reflecting together on Wim Hofs story, participants are invited to notice what resonates, what shifts internally, and where they might feel nudged to make a small but meaningful change in their own lives. Past experiments have led to new friendships, new hobbies, and renewed courage to try something different. This evening is built with the same intent.

Included In Registration

Round trip private transportation with Valet Park of America from Longmeadow, MA.
Ticket to An Evening with Wim Hof.
Official People Change People™ t-shirt.
Cards of Kindness and Bids of Kindness kit to support ongoing acts of appreciation and connection.
A guided, intentional group experience before and after the event.

How To Join
There are 15 total slots, with 4 remaining at this time. To reserve a seat or ask questions, email ryantraviswoods@health401k.org.

Piggy Bank Advisor®: A 50-Minute Workshop on Early Health Investments for Children & Families

Date:Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Location:Longmeadow, MA
Contact: education@Health401k.org for Registration Details
Workshop Title: Piggy Bank Advisor®: Teaching Kids to Make Smart Health Investments
A Signature Workshop Powered by the Health401k® Children & Families Framework
Format: 50-minute workshop
Fields: Child Development · Early Education · Behavioral Science · Parenting · Environment Design

Summary:
Piggy Bank Advisor® is a foundational workshop designed for parents, educators, early intervention specialists, and caregivers working with children from preschool through early adolescence.

Rooted in the Health401k® philosophy that “health isn’t a habit – it’s an environment,” this workshop reframes childhood well-being through the lens of non-traditional health investments, emotional development, early environment design, and social connection.

Participants are introduced to Charlie Francis™ – Your Health401k Piggy Bank Advisor®, and learn how children can build their “health portfolios” through small, playful, developmentally meaningful investments in:

Heart (emotional & relational well-being)
Mind (curiosity, learning, attention, imagination)
Body (movement, energy, rest, sensory needs)

This workshop explores the emerging science around connection-driven development, environmental shaping, relational modeling, and how small, consistent exposures create identity-level change for children.

The session blends instruction, modeling, storytelling, and group discussion – providing families and professionals with a simple, fun, non-competitive structure for helping young children understand why their daily actions matter.

Workshop Elements:
Participants will learn:

Why environment design outperforms behavior charts, discipline loops, and motivation-based parenting
How small investments in kindness, curiosity, rest, exploration, and creativity shape identity
The role of parent–child co-regulation as the foundation for early self-regulation
How to use Charlie Francis and the token system to reinforce meaningful effort, not performance
Why experiential rewards build stronger memories than material incentives
How to help children articulate “what helps my heart, mind, and body feel good?”
Practical strategies for integrating Piggy Bank Advisor® into homes, classrooms, therapy spaces, and early education settings

Designed For:
Parents & caregivers
Early Intervention specialists
Preschool & elementary school teachers
Pediatric speech, OT, and mental health practitioners
School adjustment counselors & paraprofessionals
Community-based family organizations
Anyone supporting early childhood development

Featured Disciplines:
Child Development · Emotional Intelligence · Environment Design · Identity Formation
Behavioral Science · Relational Neuroscience · Parent–Child Interaction Models

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn to:

Identify relationship-based and context-based factors influencing early childhood behavior
Design home and classroom environments that naturally encourage healthy actions
Teach children to understand health as something they invest in, rather than something adults control
Use simple, playful systems (tokens, storytelling, co-reflection) to build early agency
Strengthen communication around effort, contribution, and internal motivation
Create safe, predictable relational environments where healthy behavior becomes the path of least resistance

Discussion Section:
This workshop includes a guided group discussion exploring:

Non-traditional health investments (kindness, reflection, curiosity, rest, social support, creativity, exposure)
Personal examples from participants’ families, classrooms, and professional practice
Community-sourced ideas for expanding Piggy Bank Advisor®
Feedback on future curriculum development, including:
token design
experiential reward systems
upcoming children’s books
classroom and clinical adaptations
family resources & local collaborations

The goal of this section is to invite the community to co-author the next chapter of Piggy Bank Advisor®, making it stronger, broader, and more accessible for all families.

The Engine Behind Real Change:
“Behavior change in children is a product of environment, not pressure.”
The workshop demonstrates how playful structure + relational connection + meaningful exposure help children internalize healthy identity narratives long before adolescence.

Suggested Use Cases:
Professional development workshops for early educators
Parent nights at schools or family centers
Pediatric clinic family education series
Early Intervention team trainings
Community-building events centered on child well-being
Youth programs seeking to integrate relational health & environment design
Co-branded collaborations with local early childhood organizations

People Change People™: A Health401k® Social Experiment in Human Connection

Date: Monday, February 2026

Location: Longmeadow, MA

Contact: education@health401k.org for registration details

People Change People™

A Health401k® Social Experiment in Human Connection

Kindness, Social Gravity, and the Hidden Architecture of Health

Format: 50-minute community presentation
Fields: Social Connection • Emotional Well-Being • Community Health • Personal Development

Summary:

People Change People™ is a community-centered presentation and social experiment exploring one of the simplest and most powerful truths in human development:

People do not change because of information. People change because of people.

Drawing from two decades of real-world experience in health, wellness, and behavior change, this presentation introduces the idea of social gravity as the unseen pull created when kindness, acknowledgment, and connection are practiced intentionally in everyday life.

Participants will explore how small human gestures shape health, identity, and resilience, and why social support is one of the strongest predictors of long-term well-being.

Grounded in emerging research on prosocial behavior, belonging, and relational health, People Change People™ demonstrates how communities can build simple, repeatable practices that strengthen connection, including the use of Bids of Kindness and Cards of Kindness as scalable tools for everyday kindness and gratitude.

This event is interactive, uplifting, and accessible to all ages. No background in health or psychology is needed, only a willingness to reflect, participate, and connect.

What Participants Will Learn:

Why relationships are one of the strongest predictors of physical and emotional health
How kindness creates measurable changes in mood, identity, and resilience
The concept of social gravity and how it shapes behavior across the lifespan
Simple, low-friction ways to strengthen connection in families, schools, workplaces, and communities
How to use People Change People™ Cards to acknowledge others and build relational depth
How anonymous Bids of Kindness create ripple effects across a community
Why micro-gestures often matter more than major life events

Designed For:

Libraries and community centers
High school and college programs
Parent, educator, and caregiver groups
Town committees and civic organizations
Faith communities
Youth leadership programs
Mental health awareness events
Anyone interested in human connection and well-being

Featured Themes:

Social Connection • Social Gravity • Kindness Science • Emotional Well-Being • Community Health • Practical Psychology • Gratitude and Kindness Rituals • Identity and Belonging

Learning Outcomes:

A clearer understanding of how human connection influences health and identity
A renewed appreciation for the people who have shaped them
Practical tools for expressing gratitude in meaningful, approachable ways
A kindness kit (optional) including People Change People™ Cards
A sense of belonging, inspiration, and shared community purpose

The Heart of the Experience:

This presentation is not about theory alone. It is about people, the ones who changed us, supported us, challenged us, encouraged us, and reminded us who we are.

If we can name those moments, acknowledge those people, and practice kindness deliberately, we can strengthen the invisible architecture that holds communities together.

People Change People™ reminds us that kindness is not a personality trait. It is a practice, and one that gets stronger when we do it together.

How Environment Shapes Behavior: A “HealthBroker by Health401k™” Case-Based Workshop in Strategic Wellness Architecture

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Location: Orlando, FL
Contact: education@health401k.org for registration details

Designing Health: How Environment Shapes Behavior
A “HealthBroker by Health401k™” Case-Based Workshop in Strategic Wellness Architecture

Fields: Environmental Design • Organizational Development • Wellness Strategy

Summary:
This immersive workshop will introduce Health401k’s® proprietary HealthBrokering™ model – a multidisciplinary, environment-first approach to wellness design that moves beyond perks and programming to create true behavior change.

Participants will deconstruct a real-world case study and explore the invisible architecture behind culture change – including the sequencing, trust-building, and momentum-shaping principles that can catalyze a full-scale transformation, beginning with a single environmental shift and expanding across food, movement, creativity, connection, and care.

What Participants Will Learn:
• How to identify friction points and convert them into leverage for broader wellness initiatives
• Why environment consistently outperforms education and habit-stacking in shaping long-term behavior
• The sequencing logic behind the HealthBroker by Health401k™ framework and its staged rollout
• The role of trust, timing, and team configuration in successful implementation
• How to align diverse providers around a unified curriculum and care philosophy
• How and when to partner with a Health401k® HealthBroker™ to bring these strategies to life

Designed For:
HR Leaders & Wellness Directors
DEI & Employee Engagement Teams
Organizational Development Professionals
Healthcare & Benefits Administrators
Leaders of School Systems, Municipalities, and Nonprofits
Clinic Directors and Private Practice Networks

Featured Disciplines:
Environmental Psychology • Behavior Design • Change Management • Systems Thinking • Preventive Health Strategy

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will leave with the ability to:
• Audit existing environments for behavioral friction points
• Sequence wellness interventions for optimal buy-in and long-term efficacy
• Establish cross-functional trust to support team-wide transformation
• Craft a shared language and ethos among disparate wellness providers
• Collaborate with a Health401k® HealthBroker™ to implement the methodology and co-create responsive, scalable wellness environments

The Engine Behind Real Change:
This workshop demonstrates how environmental shifts – not motivational pep talks – drive lasting cultural transformation. The HealthBroker by Health401k™ model positions people and environments, not programs, as the foundation for sustainable change.

The People Change People Paradox™: A Signature Workshop Powered by the People Change People™ Framework

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Location: Orlando, FL

Contact: education@health401k.org for registration details or register directly here

The People Change People Paradox™

A Signature Workshop Powered by the People Change People™ Framework

Format: 3-hour workshop

Fields: Leadership • Behavioral Science • Personal Development

Summary:

The People Change People Paradox™ is a cornerstone educational workshop within the People Change People™ ecosystem – Health401k’s® behavioral framework designed to reorient how we understand personal growth, identity formation, and behavior change.

This seminar explores the paradox at the center of all meaningful transformation: lasting change doesn’t begin with discipline – it begins with exposure to someone who expands your sense of what’s possible.

Grounded in relational neuroscience, identity psychology, and motivational interviewing, the workshop demonstrates how social modeling and deep relational contact disrupt entrenched self-narratives, creating identity dissonance that unlocks new capacities for growth.

Dual Framework Notice:

This workshop integrates two proprietary educational frameworks:

• People Change People™ — the relational health philosophy asserting that human connection is the catalyst for sustained change.

• The People Change People Paradox™ — the applied model that translates this philosophy into behavioral practice through guided exposure, environment design, and identity-level transformation.

What Participants Will Learn:

• How relational exposure will challenge rigid or outdated internal narratives

• Why environment design will consistently outperform habit-based strategies

• How “mirror moments” and social reinforcement will drive identity shifts

• Tools participants will use to apply People Change People™ principles in coaching, leadership, education, and care

• How to use The People Change People Paradox™ model to facilitate transformational change

Designed For:

Health & wellness professionals

Therapists, coaches, and care coordinators

Educators and program directors

Organizational and leadership development teams

Social entrepreneurs and community builders

Featured Disciplines:

Behavioral Science • Identity Psychology • Motivational Interviewing • Relational Neuroscience • Leadership Development

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will learn to:

• Design environments that support long-term behavior change

• Leverage connection over compliance in therapeutic and leadership contexts

• Identify social and environmental inhibitors to transformation

• Apply The People Change People Paradox™ model in individual and group settings

The Engine Behind Real Change:

“Behavior change is an outcome of environment, not effort alone.”

The workshop reveals why human exposure – not willpower – is the ignition point for sustainable change. When relational contact meets the right environmental structure, identities shift – and identity is the foundation upon which durable behavior is built.

Suggested Use Cases:

• Company off-sites focused on culture & engagement

• Continuing education for therapists, social workers, and care teams

• Wellness retreats (co-branded or Health401k®-led)

• High school or collegiate leadership intensives

• Community-building initiatives centered on human connection

Odin’s Keep Axe House – A People Change People™ Social Experience

Date: Saturday, December 13
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Enfield, Connecticut
Capacity: 10 slots available, 2 remaining
Cost: $90.00 (includes private room access, gluten free pizza, t shirt, People Change People™ Cards of Kindness and Bids of Kindness kit)
Contact: ryantraviswoods@health401k.org

Summary
This People Change People™ social experience brings together local couples who do not know one another and gives them a fun, low pressure way to meet new friends. Shared laughter and light competition make the process of building relationships both easy and enjoyable. Meeting new people can feel awkward, but it can also be deeply rewarding when the environment is intentionally crafted for connection.

For this event, couples will gather at Odin’s Keep Axe House, a Viking themed axe throwing, arcade, and social hub where the atmosphere is relaxed, playful, and designed for good energy. The goal is simple: create a setting where people can unwind, try something new, and naturally form friendships that extend beyond the outing.

What This Experience Is Designed To Do

Connection: Help couples meet others in a warm, welcoming setting without expectations or social pressure.
Shared novelty: Axe throwing is fun, loud, playful, and immediately breaks the ice.
Presence: Couples step out of routine and into something memorable, which strengthens both individual and shared social confidence.
Relationship building: The experience is structured to encourage small interactions that evolve into real conversations and new friendships.

What To Expect At Odin’s Keep Axe House
Odin’s Keep offers a lively Viking inspired environment filled with axe throwing lanes, arcade games, cornhole, pool tables, and a Viking boat themed bar. Their axe masters provide guidance so participants can relax, have fun, and throw with confidence, whether it is their first time or they are looking to sharpen their skills.

The private room provides a comfortable space to eat, socialize, and recharge between rounds. Couples can throw axes, play games, or simply enjoy meeting new people in a setting that invites laughter and lighthearted competition.

Why This Is Part Of People Change People™ and Health401k®
People Change People™ is rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built through shared experiences, not forced conversation. This event offers couples a structured but playful opportunity to meet others who value kindness, curiosity, and presence. Social experiences like this are central to the Health401k® philosophy that environment shapes behavior and that the right context can spark lasting change.

By bringing couples together to play, laugh, and try something new, this experience reinforces a simple truth. When the environment is right, connection becomes easy and community grows naturally.

Included In Registration

Private room at Odin’s Keep Axe House
Gluten free pizza
People Change People™ t shirt
People Change People™ Cards of Kindness and Bids of Kindness kit
A guided social experience designed to help couples connect with other couples in a meaningful and enjoyable way

How To Join
To reserve one of the remaining spots or ask questions, email ryantraviswoods@health401k.org.

Piggy Bank Advisor®: A 50-Minute Workshop on Early Health Investments for Children & Families

Date:Friday, November 21
Location:Enfield, CT
Workshop Title: Piggy Bank Advisor®: Teaching Kids to Make Smart Health Investments
A Signature Workshop Powered by the Health401k® Children & Families Framework
Format: 50-minute workshop
Fields: Child Development · Early Education · Behavioral Science · Parenting · Environment Design

Summary:
Piggy Bank Advisor® is a foundational workshop designed for parents, educators, early intervention specialists, and caregivers working with children from preschool through early adolescence.

Rooted in the Health401k® philosophy that “health isn’t a habit – it’s an environment,” this workshop reframes childhood well-being through the lens of non-traditional health investments, emotional development, early environment design, and social connection.

Participants are introduced to Charlie Francis™ – Your Health401k Piggy Bank Advisor®, and learn how children can build their “health portfolios” through small, playful, developmentally meaningful investments in:

Heart (emotional & relational well-being)
Mind (curiosity, learning, attention, imagination)
Body (movement, energy, rest, sensory needs)

This workshop explores the emerging science around connection-driven development, environmental shaping, relational modeling, and how small, consistent exposures create identity-level change for children.

The session blends instruction, modeling, storytelling, and group discussion – providing families and professionals with a simple, fun, non-competitive structure for helping young children understand why their daily actions matter.

Workshop Elements:
Participants will learn:

Why environment design outperforms behavior charts, discipline loops, and motivation-based parenting
How small investments in kindness, curiosity, rest, exploration, and creativity shape identity
The role of parent–child co-regulation as the foundation for early self-regulation
How to use Charlie Francis and the token system to reinforce meaningful effort, not performance
Why experiential rewards build stronger memories than material incentives
How to help children articulate “what helps my heart, mind, and body feel good?”
Practical strategies for integrating Piggy Bank Advisor® into homes, classrooms, therapy spaces, and early education settings

Designed For:
Parents & caregivers
Early Intervention specialists
Preschool & elementary school teachers
Pediatric speech, OT, and mental health practitioners
School adjustment counselors & paraprofessionals
Community-based family organizations
Anyone supporting early childhood development

Featured Disciplines:
Child Development · Emotional Intelligence · Environment Design · Identity Formation
Behavioral Science · Relational Neuroscience · Parent–Child Interaction Models

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn to:

Identify relationship-based and context-based factors influencing early childhood behavior
Design home and classroom environments that naturally encourage healthy actions
Teach children to understand health as something they invest in, rather than something adults control
Use simple, playful systems (tokens, storytelling, co-reflection) to build early agency
Strengthen communication around effort, contribution, and internal motivation
Create safe, predictable relational environments where healthy behavior becomes the path of least resistance

Discussion Section:
This workshop includes a guided group discussion exploring:

Non-traditional health investments (kindness, reflection, curiosity, rest, social support, creativity, exposure)
Personal examples from participants’ families, classrooms, and professional practice
Community-sourced ideas for expanding Piggy Bank Advisor®
Feedback on future curriculum development, including:
token design
experiential reward systems
upcoming children’s books
classroom and clinical adaptations
family resources & local collaborations

The goal of this section is to invite the community to co-author the next chapter of Piggy Bank Advisor®, making it stronger, broader, and more accessible for all families.

The Engine Behind Real Change:
“Behavior change in children is a product of environment, not pressure.”
The workshop demonstrates how playful structure + relational connection + meaningful exposure help children internalize healthy identity narratives long before adolescence.

Suggested Use Cases:
Professional development workshops for early educators
Parent nights at schools or family centers
Pediatric clinic family education series
Early Intervention team trainings
Community-building events centered on child well-being
Youth programs seeking to integrate relational health & environment design
Co-branded collaborations with local early childhood organizations

Motivational Interviewing for Behavior Change: A Compassionate Framework for Client-Centered Care

Date: November 5
Location: Portland, Maine

Summary:
This one-day, advanced training dives deeper into the power of Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a collaborative, goal-oriented communication style designed to elicit and strengthen a client’s own motivation for change. With an emphasis on empathy, autonomy, and empowerment, participants will learn practical skills such as reflective listening, evoking change talk, and supporting self-efficacy – tools essential to guiding others toward meaningful and sustainable transformation.

Featured Disciplines:

Behavioral Health
Addiction Recovery
Coaching & Counseling
Physical and Manual Therapies
Education & Social Services

Myofascial Continuities: Enhancing Posture and Soft Tissue Function to Reduce Pain and Elevate Quality of Life

Date: 09/4/2025–09/7/2025
Location: Walpole, ME

Description:
Enhancing Daily Functioning in Adults: Myofascial Continuities – an in-depth exploration of fascial lines and soft-tissue function aimed at improving posture, reducing pain, and elevating overall quality of life.

Featured Disciplines:

Physical Therapy
Education

Piggy Bank Advisor®: A 50-Minute Workshop on Early Health Investments for Children & Families

Date:Tuesday, September 2
Location: Bridgewater, VT
Workshop Title: Piggy Bank Advisor®: Teaching Kids to Make Smart Health Investments
A Signature Workshop Powered by the Health401k® Children & Families Framework
Format: 50-minute workshop
Fields: Child Development · Early Education · Behavioral Science · Parenting · Environment Design

Summary:
Piggy Bank Advisor® is a foundational workshop designed for parents, educators, early intervention specialists, and caregivers working with children from preschool through early adolescence.

Rooted in the Health401k® philosophy that “health isn’t a habit – it’s an environment,” this workshop reframes childhood well-being through the lens of non-traditional health investments, emotional development, early environment design, and social connection.

Participants are introduced to Charlie Francis™ – Your Health401k Piggy Bank Advisor®, and learn how children can build their “health portfolios” through small, playful, developmentally meaningful investments in:

Heart (emotional & relational well-being)
Mind (curiosity, learning, attention, imagination)
Body (movement, energy, rest, sensory needs)

This workshop explores the emerging science around connection-driven development, environmental shaping, relational modeling, and how small, consistent exposures create identity-level change for children.

The session blends instruction, modeling, storytelling, and group discussion – providing families and professionals with a simple, fun, non-competitive structure for helping young children understand why their daily actions matter.

Workshop Elements:
Participants will learn:

Why environment design outperforms behavior charts, discipline loops, and motivation-based parenting
How small investments in kindness, curiosity, rest, exploration, and creativity shape identity
The role of parent–child co-regulation as the foundation for early self-regulation
How to use Charlie Francis and the token system to reinforce meaningful effort, not performance
Why experiential rewards build stronger memories than material incentives
How to help children articulate “what helps my heart, mind, and body feel good?”
Practical strategies for integrating Piggy Bank Advisor® into homes, classrooms, therapy spaces, and early education settings

Designed For:
Parents & caregivers
Early Intervention specialists
Preschool & elementary school teachers
Pediatric speech, OT, and mental health practitioners
School adjustment counselors & paraprofessionals
Community-based family organizations
Anyone supporting early childhood development

Featured Disciplines:
Child Development · Emotional Intelligence · Environment Design · Identity Formation
Behavioral Science · Relational Neuroscience · Parent–Child Interaction Models

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn to:

Identify relationship-based and context-based factors influencing early childhood behavior
Design home and classroom environments that naturally encourage healthy actions
Teach children to understand health as something they invest in, rather than something adults control
Use simple, playful systems (tokens, storytelling, co-reflection) to build early agency
Strengthen communication around effort, contribution, and internal motivation
Create safe, predictable relational environments where healthy behavior becomes the path of least resistance

Discussion Section:
This workshop includes a guided group discussion exploring:

Non-traditional health investments (kindness, reflection, curiosity, rest, social support, creativity, exposure)
Personal examples from participants’ families, classrooms, and professional practice
Community-sourced ideas for expanding Piggy Bank Advisor®
Feedback on future curriculum development, including:
token design
experiential reward systems
upcoming children’s books
classroom and clinical adaptations
family resources & local collaborations

The goal of this section is to invite the community to co-author the next chapter of Piggy Bank Advisor®, making it stronger, broader, and more accessible for all families.

The Engine Behind Real Change:
“Behavior change in children is a product of environment, not pressure.”
The workshop demonstrates how playful structure + relational connection + meaningful exposure help children internalize healthy identity narratives long before adolescence.

Suggested Use Cases:
Professional development workshops for early educators
Parent nights at schools or family centers
Pediatric clinic family education series
Early Intervention team trainings
Community-building events centered on child well-being
Youth programs seeking to integrate relational health & environment design
Co-branded collaborations with local early childhood organizations

The People Change People Paradox™: A Signature Workshop Powered by the People Change People™ Framework

Date: Monday, September 1
Location: Bridgewater, VT

The People Change People Paradox™
A Signature Workshop Powered by the People Change People™ Framework

Format: 3‑hour workshop
Fields: Leadership • Behavioral Science • Personal Development

Summary:
The People Change People Paradox™ is a cornerstone educational workshop within the People Change People™ ecosystem – Health401k’s® behavioral framework designed to reorient how we understand personal growth, identity formation, and behavior change.

This seminar explores the paradox at the center of all meaningful transformation: lasting change doesn’t begin with discipline – it begins with exposure to someone who expands your sense of what’s possible.

Grounded in relational neuroscience, identity psychology, and motivational interviewing, the workshop demonstrates how social modeling and deep relational contact disrupt entrenched self‑narratives, creating identity dissonance that unlocks new capacities for growth.

Dual Framework Notice:
This workshop integrates two proprietary educational frameworks:
• People Change People™ – the relational health philosophy asserting that human connection is the catalyst for sustained change.
• The People Change People Paradox™ – the applied model that translates this philosophy into behavioral practice through guided exposure, environment design, and identity‑level transformation.

What Participants Learn:
• How relational exposure challenges rigid or outdated internal narratives
• Why environment design outperforms habit‑based strategies
• How “mirror moments” and social reinforcement drive identity shifts
• Tools for applying People Change People™ principles in coaching, leadership, education, and care
• How to use The People Change People Paradox™ model for transformational facilitation

Designed For:
Health & wellness professionals
Therapists, coaches, and care coordinators
Educators and program directors
Organizational and leadership development teams
Social entrepreneurs and community builders

Featured Disciplines:
Behavioral Science • Identity Psychology • Motivational Interviewing • Relational Neuroscience • Leadership Development

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn to:
• Design environments that support long-term behavior change
• Leverage connection over compliance in therapeutic and leadership contexts
• Identify social and environmental inhibitors to transformation
• Apply The People Change People Paradox™ model in individual and group settings

The Engine Behind Real Change:
“Behavior change is an outcome of environment, not effort alone.”
The workshop reveals why human exposure – not willpower – is the ignition point for sustainable change. When relational contact meets the right environmental structure, identities shift – and identity is the foundation upon which durable behavior is built.

Suggested Use Cases:
• Company off-sites focused on culture & engagement
• Continuing education for therapists, social workers, and care teams
• Wellness retreats (co-branded or Health401k®-led)
• High school or collegiate leadership intensives
• Community-building initiatives centered on human connection

How Environment Shapes Behavior: A “HealthBroker by Health401k™” Case-Based Workshop in Strategic Wellness Architecture

Date: Wednesday, July 9
Location: Wilbraham, MA

Designing Health: How Environment Shapes Behavior
A “HealthBroker by Health401k™” Case-Based Workshop in Strategic Wellness Architecture

Format: Two half-day or one full-day format
Fields: Environmental Design • Organizational Development • Wellness Strategy

Summary:
This immersive workshop introduced Health401k’s® proprietary HealthBrokering™ model – a multidisciplinary, environment-first approach to wellness design that moves beyond perks and programming to create true behavior change.

Through interactive deconstruction of a real-world case study, participants explored the invisible architecture behind culture change, including the sequencing, trust-building, and momentum-shaping principles that catalyzed a full-scale transformation – beginning with a single vending machine and expanding across food, movement, creativity, connection, and care.

What Participants Learned:
• How to identify friction points and convert them into leverage for broader wellness initiatives
• Why environment consistently outperforms education and habit-stacking in shaping long-term behavior
• The sequencing logic behind the HealthBroker by Health401k™ framework and its staged rollout
• The role of trust, timing, and team configuration in successful implementation
• How to align diverse providers around a unified curriculum and care philosophy
• A clearer lens for identifying when and how to partner with a Health401k® HealthBroker™ to bring these strategies to life.

Designed For:
HR Leaders & Wellness Directors
DEI & Employee Engagement Teams
Organizational Development Professionals
Healthcare & Benefits Administrators
Leaders of School Systems, Municipalities, and Nonprofits
Clinic Directors and Private Practice Networks

Featured Disciplines:
Environmental Psychology • Behavior Design • Change Management • Systems Thinking • Preventive Health Strategy

Learning Outcomes:
Participants left with the ability to:
• Audit existing environments for behavioral friction points
• Sequence wellness interventions for optimal buy-in and long-term efficacy
• Establish cross-functional trust to support teamwide transformation
• Craft a shared language and ethos among disparate wellness providers
• Learn how to collaborate with a Health401k® HealthBroker™ to implement the methodology and co-create responsive, scalable wellness environments.

The Engine Behind Real Change:
This workshop revealed how environmental shifts – not motivational pep talks – drive lasting cultural transformation. The HealthBroker by Health401k™ model positions people and environments, not programs, as the foundation for sustainable change.

People Change People™ – A Southwest Cultural & Spiritual Exploration

Date: June 25 – July 3
Location: Utah, Arizona & Nevada

Summary:
This multi-day, guided road experience brought the People Change People™ philosophy into a spiritual and cross-cultural context. Through private educational tours of Slot Canyons, Zion, and Monument & Mystery Valley, we explored how natural environments, Indigenous perspectives, and stretches without digital access shape reflection, connection, and emotional well-being. Supporting an elder in fulfilling a bucket-list wish revealed a core truth of our curriculum: when environments shift – and when people feel seen, supported, and present – clarity, gratitude, and meaningful change emerge naturally.

People Change People™ – A Health401k Social Experiment

Date: June 6
Location: Webster, Massachusetts

Summary:
This guided social experiment brings the core Health401k principle – *people change people™* into real-world practice. By placing a small, values-aligned group in a shared, energizing environment, we explored how context and human connection shape motivation, emotional well-being, and behavior change. What began as a simple group outing sparked meaningful shifts for attendees – including one member, age 66, who was inspired to begin drum lessons—illustrating how the right environment can awaken curiosity, courage, and new personal trajectories.

Trauma, Culture, and the Ecology of Health: Insights from Gabor Maté

Date: May 3
Location: New York, NY

Summary:
This event examined Dr. Gabor Maté’s work on the cultural and environmental roots of human illness. Maté challenged traditional assumptions about “normal” health, highlighting how chronic stress, disconnection, and societal pressures drive patterns of disease and burnout. These insights support Health401k’s curriculum emphasis on environment design, social connection, and redefining health beyond symptoms or habits.

Piggy Bank Advisor®: A 50-Minute Workshop on Early Health Investments for Children & Families

Date:Wednesday, April 2
Location:Wilbraham, MA
Workshop Title: Piggy Bank Advisor®: Teaching Kids to Make Smart Health Investments
A Signature Workshop Powered by the Health401k® Children & Families Framework
Format: 50-minute workshop
Fields: Child Development · Early Education · Behavioral Science · Parenting · Environment Design

Summary:
Piggy Bank Advisor® is a foundational workshop designed for parents, educators, early intervention specialists, and caregivers working with children from preschool through early adolescence.

Rooted in the Health401k® philosophy that “health isn’t a habit – it’s an environment,” this workshop reframes childhood well-being through the lens of non-traditional health investments, emotional development, early environment design, and social connection.

Participants are introduced to Charlie Francis™ – Your Health401k Piggy Bank Advisor®, and learn how children can build their “health portfolios” through small, playful, developmentally meaningful investments in:

Heart (emotional & relational well-being)
Mind (curiosity, learning, attention, imagination)
Body (movement, energy, rest, sensory needs)

This workshop explores the emerging science around connection-driven development, environmental shaping, relational modeling, and how small, consistent exposures create identity-level change for children.

The session blends instruction, modeling, storytelling, and group discussion – providing families and professionals with a simple, fun, non-competitive structure for helping young children understand why their daily actions matter.

Workshop Elements:
Participants will learn:

Why environment design outperforms behavior charts, discipline loops, and motivation-based parenting
How small investments in kindness, curiosity, rest, exploration, and creativity shape identity
The role of parent–child co-regulation as the foundation for early self-regulation
How to use Charlie Francis and the token system to reinforce meaningful effort, not performance
Why experiential rewards build stronger memories than material incentives
How to help children articulate “what helps my heart, mind, and body feel good?”
Practical strategies for integrating Piggy Bank Advisor® into homes, classrooms, therapy spaces, and early education settings

Designed For:
Parents & caregivers
Early Intervention specialists
Preschool & elementary school teachers
Pediatric speech, OT, and mental health practitioners
School adjustment counselors & paraprofessionals
Community-based family organizations
Anyone supporting early childhood development

Featured Disciplines:
Child Development · Emotional Intelligence · Environment Design · Identity Formation
Behavioral Science · Relational Neuroscience · Parent–Child Interaction Models

Learning Outcomes:
Participants will learn to:

Identify relationship-based and context-based factors influencing early childhood behavior
Design home and classroom environments that naturally encourage healthy actions
Teach children to understand health as something they invest in, rather than something adults control
Use simple, playful systems (tokens, storytelling, co-reflection) to build early agency
Strengthen communication around effort, contribution, and internal motivation
Create safe, predictable relational environments where healthy behavior becomes the path of least resistance

Discussion Section:
This workshop includes a guided group discussion exploring:

Non-traditional health investments (kindness, reflection, curiosity, rest, social support, creativity, exposure)
Personal examples from participants’ families, classrooms, and professional practice
Community-sourced ideas for expanding Piggy Bank Advisor®
Feedback on future curriculum development, including:
token design
experiential reward systems
upcoming children’s books
classroom and clinical adaptations
family resources & local collaborations

The goal of this section is to invite the community to co-author the next chapter of Piggy Bank Advisor®, making it stronger, broader, and more accessible for all families.

The Engine Behind Real Change:
“Behavior change in children is a product of environment, not pressure.”
The workshop demonstrates how playful structure + relational connection + meaningful exposure help children internalize healthy identity narratives long before adolescence.

Suggested Use Cases:
Professional development workshops for early educators
Parent nights at schools or family centers
Pediatric clinic family education series
Early Intervention team trainings
Community-building events centered on child well-being
Youth programs seeking to integrate relational health & environment design
Co-branded collaborations with local early childhood organizations

The People Change People Paradox™: A Signature Workshop Powered by the People Change People™ Framework

Date: Tuesday, April 1
Location: Wilbraham, MA