Healthcare HR meets workplace mental health: Tammy Sergie shares prevention, engagement, and cross-generation tactics leaders can use now. Host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Tammy Sergie (Chief Human Resources Officer at EHN Canada) to unpack workplace mental health in a complex healthcare landscape—burnout, engagement, and leading four generations at once. Watch this episode to find out: Why “do more with less” is burning out HR—and what to do instead. How to read e...

Unpacking psychological safety standards, leadership accountability, and building resilient, inclusive workplaces. Megan Hunter, Senior Advisor for Psychological Health and Safety at ATCO, sits down with Dr. Ryan Todd to explore how organizations can bring complex safety standards to life. With two decades of leadership in workplace wellness and as a certified national trainer, Megan shares how compliance, DEI, and leadership converge to shape healthier workplaces. Watch this episode ...

Thriving workplaces aren’t built by accident. They’re designed—with empathy, strategy, and a little help from AI. Alysha M. Campbell breaks down what HR leaders must do now to create culture that actually works. --- What does it take to create a workplace where people actually want to show up? Guest host Jason Gotwalt sits down with culture strategist and founder of Culture Shift HR, Alysha M. Campbell, to unpack the evolving dynamics of work—from AI integration to the mental health must-have...

Award-winning exec coach, Melody Wilding, shares how to manage your boss, plus how high performers can improve communication to better navigate work dynamics. --- What does it really take to communicate with confidence when you're not the one in charge? In this episode, guest host Jason Gotwalt sits down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and author, to unpack the underestimated skill of managing up. Drawing from her background in human behavior, Melody explains why assertive communic...

A raw, funny take on illness, identity, and death. Jeremie Saunders shares how humor reshapes the patient experience and breaks stigma in healthcare. --- What does it mean to really see the person behind the diagnosis? Host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Sickboy podcast producer Jeremie Saunders for a raw and deeply human conversation about illness, identity, and the power of humor. Watch this episode to find out: Why Jeremie created a comedy podcast about illness...

Explore how mental health AI supports personalized therapy, eases clinician burnout, and enhances care through human-centered, ethical technology. --- Can artificial intelligence (AI) make therapy more human? This episode with Tanuj Sharma, CEO of Kana Health, explores how mental health AI is reshaping care. Far from replacing therapists, this new generation of human-centered AI tools is helping clinicians personalize treatment, improve outcomes, and stay focused on the human co...

Discover Dr. Selhub’s six resilience factors and why modern workplaces must build a culture of care, not just react to burnout. --- Resilience isn’t a trait you’re born with—it’s a skill you build over time. In this episode, Dr. Eva Selhub, physician and resilience expert, shares her six pillars of resilience and why it’s time to reframe how we think about burnout and workplace wellbeing. Watch this episode to learn: Why burnout and resilience aren’t separate—they’re o...

Explore how modern life fuels chronic insomnia and why experts recommend CBT for insomnia, sleep restriction, and light therapy to restore restful sleep. --- Struggling to fall or stay asleep? You’re not alone. Chronic insomnia is on the rise, and the effects go far beyond tired mornings. Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Payman Hajiazimd, a psychiatrist specializing in sleep and mental health, to explore why sleep issues have become so common—and what truly helps. From cognitive b...

A leading researcher explores how cognitive behavioral therapy helps anxiety and depression. Learn the science behind CBT techniques and the role of AI therapy. --- Can changing the way we think actually change the way we feel? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been transforming mental health treatment for decades, but how does it really work—and is it still the best approach today? In this episode of Beyond the Checkbox: Mind Masters, Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Keith Dobso...

Burnout isn’t all or nothing. Dr. Mary Preisman sheds light on the signs, how to prevent burnout, and work-life balance strategies that work. Dr. Mary Preisman, a psychiatrist focused on mental health and resilience in high-stress professions, uncovers what’s really driving burnout today and how we can move beyond band-aid solutions. Burnout is everywhere, but are we addressing it the right way? Watch this episode to find out: The signs of burnout and how to recognize ...

Dr. Ariel Dalfen, women’s psychiatrist, explores hormones and mental health from pregnancy to menopause. Uncover the stigma, workplace challenges, and barriers women face. -- In this episode of Beyond the Checkbox: Mind Masters, Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Ariel Dalfen, a leading psychiatrist in perinatal and perimenopausal mental health, to uncover the hidden impact of hormonal changes on mood and wellbeing and why so many women feel unheard by their doctors. Watch this episode to...

Discover how Indigenous identity, culture, and traditional healing shape mental health. Gain insights on resilience and leadership that benefit everyone. 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn

Unpack the latest autism research, why more adults are seeking diagnoses, and the misconceptions that still shape how we understand autism today. 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn

Uncover expert insights from the emerging field of neuropsychiatry and explore functional neurological disorders: when the mind and body stop talking. 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn

Discover why ADHD in adults often goes unnoticed, its link to mental health challenges, and Dr. Sara Binder's top strategies for managing adult ADHD well. 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn

Community mental health initiatives are becoming a powerful tool for tackling stigma in an industry where “toughen up” has been the norm for decades. In this episode, Andy Trewick, CEO and construction industry leader, sheds light on the unique mental health challenges tradespeople face and the critical role of leadership in driving change. Tune in to learn: How mental health fundraising initiatives boost awareness and impact lives Why leadership visibility matters in creati...

Mental health in construction is an urgent and often overlooked topic. In this episode, Ian Robb, Chairman of the Building Trades of Alberta, shares his insights on addressing mental health in the construction industry. We discuss: Why mental health in the construction industry demands attention The link between workplace safety and mental health HR challenges in the construction industry and solutions that work Tune in for actionable strategies to improve m...

Our new episode of "Beyond the Checkbox" is live, featuring Patrick Nogier, Prince Albert Police Chief. Dive deep into the current state of mental health within law enforcement and the essential support systems needed. Gain insights into planning effective employee mental health strategies in the public sector—don’t miss this crucial conversation! 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn

Dr. Ryan Todd and HR expert, Sheena Davis, discuss how we can better support mothers during and after maternity leave. This powerful conversation sheds light on the challenges and stigmas working moms face. Listen now and join the conversation! 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: Headversity on LinkedIn

Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Louis Deslauriers, Director of Science Teaching and Learning, Senior Preceptor in Physics at Harvard University. Louis has published several landmark studies in the areas of active learning and knowledge retention, and how this can be improved with deliberate practice. His findings are not only changing the ways of teaching in science education, but education in general. This episode covers some of Louis' findings through his studies, and how these methods are...