{
  "id": 6226689,
  "title": "The City may not be woke, but is it waking up to wellness?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/the-city-may-not-be-woke-but-is-it-waking-up-to-wellness",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T03:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/the-city-may-not-be-woke-but-is-it-waking-up-to-wellness/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over the past few months, the City has quietly embraced wellness practices that were once met with skepticism. From ice-bathing to fasting, breath-work to meat-reducing diets, employees have been openly discussing these routines. At the FIX EMEA trading conference in London, wellness took center stage, with activities like Pilates, journalling, meditation, and blood pressure tests being offered. High-achieving men, who previously kept such topics to themselves, are now engaging in these activities. This shift is encouraging for those who have seen the detrimental effects of stress, burnout, and divorce on their employees. By addressing these issues proactively, companies can improve employee mental health and boost productivity. One example of this change is the Walk & Talk event on Clapham Common, which welcomed a diverse group of hedge funders and bankers who were open to discussing their personal challenges. Similarly, a mother-daughter trip to see Florence & The Machine highlighted how divorce does not have to mean the end of relationships, as the daughter was able to reconnect with her mother. As for the Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's film adaptation may have missed the mark, but the authors recommend Madeline Miller's Song of Achilles, a novel that offers an engaging take on the myth. Lastly, the author discusses the shift in nightlife culture, with over-40s now attending club nights, with conversations focused on seating arrangements and Uber arrangements rather than age or what someone is doing.",
  "summary": "Photis Kassianides worked on equity trading floors before setting up a divorce coaching service. He writes about the destagmitisation of wellness.",
  "key_points": [
    "City employees openly discuss wellness practices like ice-bathing and fasting.",
    "High-achieving men engage in wellness activities at FIX EMEA conference.",
    "Walk & Talk event on Clapham Common brings together diverse professionals."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}