LifeSpeak: Recent Episodes
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LifeSpeak is the podcast about well-being, mental health, and building resilience through knowledge.
Joined by North America’s leading experts in health, work, and wellness, we go behind the profession to reveal personal stories of struggle and resilience.
Learn, grow, and be inspired. That is the LifeSpeak Podcast.
New episodes on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
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In 2020, Alexandra Wyman was plunged into grief when her husband died by suicide, instantly leaving her a widow and single parent. Today, she is an advocate and public speaker for resources on the aftermath of suicide. Alexandra shares her personal experience with grief, how she manages her own mental health, and the common misconceptions about suicide that she's working hard to dispel.
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Ever wonder if you drink "too much"? New guidelines for alcohol consumption are causing some to rethink how much alcohol they consume. Psychologist Dr. Terri-Lynn Mackay explains why this is a great opportunity to reframe our thinking about alcohol under the broader umbrella of health, and what you might want to consider before pouring that 2nd (or third) glass of wine.
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Bored out of your mind? Dr. James Danckert has built an impressive career on the study of boredom. The cognitive neuroscientist and author explains what happens in our brain when we feel bored, how it impacts our mental health, and why being confronted by tedium is a crucial signal that we shouldn’t ignore.
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Doom scrolling, digital clutter, and screen addiction can cause many of us to feel stress and anxious. Digital wellness educator Lisa Pender shares strategies for having a more balanced relationship with our devices, at work and at home because, “we cannot talk about personal health and wellbeing in the 21st century without talking about digital wellness.”
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Doom scrolling, digital clutter, and screen addiction can cause many of us to feel stress and anxious. Digital wellness educator Lisa Pender shares strategies for having a more balanced relationship with our devices, at work and at home because, “we cannot talk about personal health and wellbeing in the 21st century without talking about digital wellness.”
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Trauma pervades every aspect of our lives but there are ways to manage the stress. Psychologist Dr. Christopher Willard explains how self-compassion practices such as breathing, gratitude, and mindfulness can make us all more resilient to the world around us.
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In the early months of the pandemic, many organizations made employee mental health a bold priority. Two-and-half years on, is it still top of mind? Jo Yarker discusses the impact of long Covid on our attitudes towards health in the workplace, how ‘The Great Resignation’ is related to mental health, and why employers must adapt themselves to ensure a healthy and fulfilling workplace.
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At what point can your relationship with alcohol, drugs, or gambling be considered risky? Clinical psychologist Dr. Youssef Allami explains how to recognize the signs of addiction, whether abstaining is the key to recovery, and why calling someone “an addict” can prevent them from getting the support they really need.
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Michael Bach is an author and thought leader in the fields of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. He explains what companies can do to create inclusive workplaces for people who don’t fit squarely into the “straight” and “cis” box and how being an active ally for LGBTQ2+ communities is good for business.
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ER doctor and a radio broadcaster Dr. Brian Goldman discusses why teamwork is a transcendent experience, how adopting a “me to we” mentality can save lives and the number one thing we can all do to become a better teammate, in work and in life.
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Menopause is a natural and inevitable transition for women over 50, yet it’s highly misunderstood by both doctors and those experiencing it. Menopause specialist trainer Bev Thorogood explains why menopause is a crucial workplace issue, what employers can do to better support midlife women, and how her own experience with severe hormonal changes led her to leave her civil service job, and start a new career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Did you know that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness? Clinical therapist Kyla Fox discusses how the pandemic is impacting those with eating disorders, how she overcame her own struggle with anorexia, and why she decided to open a recovery centre to offer the kind of professional support to others that she didn’t get herself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feeling crushed by pandemic fatigue? You’re not alone. Two years of masks, lockdowns, and social isolation has left many of us feeling emotionally exhausted. Registered psychotherapist Janna Comrie offers advice on how to fight your fatigue and what therapists like herself are doing to adapt to changing times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Registered dietician and nutritionist, Nishta Saxena offers advice for parents who are struggling with picky eaters. She also talks about how the pandemic has impacted our relationship with food, why nutrition can have a huge impact on a family’s mental health, and how we should all be striving to become ‘empowered eaters’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Is your worry about the future of the planet affecting your mental health? The Eco Hub founder Candice Batista shares advice on managing our worries about the climate crisis, why a $6 t-shirt costs more than you think, and the number one thing we should all be doing to help save the earth.
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Do you feel guilt and shame about your finances? Shannon Lee Simmons says that this is a common struggle for many of her clients. The financial planner explains why social media plays into our feelings of inadequacy, and how we can all improve our relationship with our money.
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What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under and how did you react? According to Dane Jensen, how we navigate our highest-pressure moments has a huge impact on the overall trajectory of our lives, both in terms of how successful we are and how much we enjoy the journey along the way. He explains the difference between stress and pressure, tools we can all use to cope, and why being better at time management is most definitely not the answer.
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Whether you’re still working from home or back in the office, video meetings are here to stay. Executive trainers and communication experts, Judith Asher and Frank O’Halloran share their expertise on how we can all improve our virtual communication skills, one webcam conversation at a time.
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Family counselor and bestselling author Alyson Schafer shares what it takes to raise a resilient kid and how to tackle some of the most challenging times of parenting. She also talks about how our approach to child-rearing has changed over her 20+ year career, what we could be doing better, and where parents may be a little less hard on themselves.
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Can what you eat protect you against COVID-19? Immunologist Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason discusses her book The War Against Viruses, and the key role optimal nutrition plays in the prevention and management of chronic illness including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and coronaviruses.
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From stay-at-home parents to successful executives, many people struggle with a critical voice that tells them they aren’t good enough. Certified personal development coach Jenny Tryansky shares techniques for silencing your inner critic once and for all.
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Have you avoided crucial dental treatments or vaccines because you’re afraid of needles? You’re not alone. Millions of people around the world experience a serious fear of injections. Clinical health psychologist and public health educator, Dr. Marty Martin shares insight and actionable tools to overcome everything from mild anxiety to outright phobia.
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What happens when doctors fall apart? General internist Dr. Jillian Horton addresses doctor burnout, her new book, We Are All Perfectly Fine: A Memoir of Love, Medicine and Healing, and how compassionate medicine is the key to protecting the mental health of both physicians and their patients.
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Mental health advocate Mark Henick shares his story of attempting suicide as a teen, why he’s made it his life’s work to break the stigma of mental illness, and how empathy is the key to making meaningful change.
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Sue Lantz is a policy and implementation expert on ageing, health care, and housing. She talks to LifeSpeak about why planning for your later years can ensure that your ‘ ageing journey’ is a positive one. A passionate advocate for seniors’ care, caregiving, and ageing in place, Lantz discusses how the pandemic has highlighted the importance of social connection for older people, what ageing care could look like in the future, and how her grandparents had a huge impact on her career choice.
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Why do adult children cut ties? As a parent, how do you heal the conflict? LifeSpeak talks with Dr. Joshua Coleman, a clinical psychologist and leading expert on adult parental estrangement about his latest book, the pain of his own experience, and how empathy is the key to reconciliation.
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LifeSpeak talks to champion of virtual-team strategies Lisette Sutherland about her book, Work Together Anywhere: A Handbook on Working Remotely Successfully for Individuals, Teams, and Managers. Sutherland discusses the latest trends in remote working, what it means to be ‘present’ from afar, and her own personal strategies for avoiding burnout while WFH (working from home).
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Reproductive counselor Dara Roth Edney spent six years trying to conceive a child. In conversation with the LifeSpeak Podcast, she offers a candid account of her own experience and how she now supports others navigating the debilitating stress and uncertainty of infertility. Dara also discusses why she and her partner ultimately decided to pursue gestational surrogacy, and how the global pandemic has impacted those who are in the middle of treatments. Honest and hopeful, Dara’s story is a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and alone.
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LifeSpeak is a podcast about well-being, mental health, and building resilience through knowledge. Joined by leading experts in health, work, and wellness, we go behind the profession to reveal personal stories of struggle and resilience. Learn, grow, and be inspired. That is the LifeSpeak Podcast.
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