Beyond the Checkbox
Beyond the Checkbox is a workplace podcast hosted by Dr. Ryan Todd, a clinical psychiatrist, award-winning filmmaker, and founder/CEO of mental health tech startup, headversity. The goal of the show is to help listeners future-proof their organizations through stories of innovation and progressive leadership that champion mental health at work, where they’ve gone above and beyond checking the box. This is accomplished through Dr. Todd diving into hard-hitting topics of mental wellbeing in the workplace with some of the world’s top business leaders, executives, and technologists that are leading exemplary initiatives.
Podcasting since 2020 • 71 episodes
Beyond the Checkbox
Latest Episodes
Finding humor in illness: Humanizing the patient experience | #71 ft. Jeremie Saunders
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? &...
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Mental Health AI Doesn't Replace Therapists—It Helps Them | #70 ft. Tanuj Sharma
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? ...
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The 6 Pillars of Resilience: Beyond Burnout Prevention | #69 ft. Dr. Eva Selhub
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 e...
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CBT for Insomnia: The Gold Standard for Better Sleep | #68 ft. Dr. Payman Hajiazim
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 insomni...
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CBT for Anxiety & Depression: Does It Really Work? | #67 ft. Dr. Keith Dobson
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? Co...
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