Empowering Caregivers: Debbie Lang Pearmain on Self-Care and Mental Health Advocacy
Debbie Lang Pearmain talks about how healthcare professionals can reduce stress, avoid burnout, and take care of their mental health. She also discusses the importance of knowing yourself and using emotional intelligence to create a positive work environment.
Creating Safe Spaces: Kelsey Klaver on Psychological Safety in Healthcare
Kelsey Klaver discusses her work experiences and the importance of creating a safe and supportive work environment. She explains what psychological safety is, why it matters, and how it benefits both healthcare workers and patients.
Strength in Vulnerability: Genevieve Dalimore on Parenting, Burnout and Advocacy
Genevieve shares her experiences of raising a neurodivergent child, coping with the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and managing her own struggles with anxiety and burnout as a healthcare provider.
Advocating for Change: Jenna Schonke’s Insights On Self-Care, Advocacy & Mental Health
Jenna Schonke shares her personal journey through mental health struggles, her professional insights, and her aspirations for the future of mental health care.
Empowering Healthcare Workers: Mark Antczak on Anxiety & Self Care
Mark Antczak shares his expertise in clinical counseling, highlighting the challenges and solutions for managing anxiety effectively.
Creative Care: Transforming Aging & Caregiving with Debbie Hertha
Debbie Hertha shares her expertise in gerontology, offering insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and suggesting creative ways to enhance the well-being of seniors.
Lived Experience into Action: Tala Endacott’s Advocacy in Mental Health and Social Work
Tala Endacott shares how her personal battles with mental health have shaped her professional approach to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Navigating Pregnancy Loss with Compassion and Support: A Conversation with Angel Leung
Angel Leung, a registered nurse and founder of Baby Bean Consulting, shares her moving journey through personal loss to professional advocacy, highlighting the gaps in healthcare support for women facing pregnancy loss.
Episode 13 | Dr. Julia Smith
Dr. Julia Smith discusses the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers, emphasizing the need for structural support and the importance of recognizing care work’s value to address health inequities and the mental health challenges faced by those in the healthcare sector.
Episode 12 | Jennifer Whiteside
Jennifer Whiteside, B.C.’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, discusses the ministry’s initiatives to support caregivers across the province.
