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.
Episodes
68 episodes
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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Burnout Is a Spectrum—Why Do We Treat It Like a Switch? | #66 ft. Dr. Mary Preisman
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 p...
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Hormones and Mental Health: Women’s Wellbeing Through Life | #65 ft. Dr. Ariel Dalfen
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....
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Indigenous Mental Health: Identity & Culture for Wellbeing | #64 ft. Trent Fequet
Discover how Indigenous identity, culture, and traditional healing shape mental health. Gain insights on resilience and leadership that benefit everyone.
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Autism Uncovered: Research, Diagnosis, and Misconceptions | #63 ft. Dr. Danielle Baribeau
Unpack the latest autism research, why more adults are seeking diagnoses, and the misconceptions that still shape how we understand autism today.
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Functional Neurological Disorders: It’s Not All in Your Head | #62 ft. Dr. Sarah Lidstone
Uncover expert insights from the emerging field of neuropsychiatry and explore functional neurological disorders: when the mind and body stop talking.
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Treating ADHD in Adults: Pills, Skills, or Environment? | #61 ft. Dr. Sara Binder
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.
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Episode 60 | Destigmatizing the Trades: Mental Health Fundraising
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...
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Episode 59 | Building Better Mental Health in Construction
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:...
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Episode 58 | Navigating Mental Health Within Law Enforcement | Ft. Patrick Nogier
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 planni...
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Episode 57 | Navigating Maternity Leave | Ft. Sheena Davis
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!...
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Episode 56 | Improving Mental Health with Active Learning | Ft. Dr. Louis Deslauriers
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 retenti...
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Episode 55 | Fighting the bear in my head - life after surviving a grizzly attack | Ft. Jeremy Evans
Tune in for my unforgettable conversation with Jeremy Evans, one of the few people on the planet who can say they survived an encounter with a grizzly bear. I'm still awestruck by our conversation.Jeremy is passionately trying to raise ...
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Episode 54 | Organizational Behavior | Ft. Kyle Brykman
Ryan Todd explores the intricate world of workplace dynamics with Brad Blaisdell, VP of Workplace Solutions and Compliance at Respect Group along with special guest, Kyle Brykman, a researcher at the University of Windsor and an expert in organ...
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Episode 53 | World Mental Health Day: Making Mental Health Universal | Ft. Zeke Smith
Special addition World Mental Health Day episode featuring Zeke Smith, Director of Leadership & Workforce Development at Apache Industrial Services.
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Episode 52 | Suicide Awareness | Ft. Vince Hafeli
A new episode of Beyond the Checkbox is dropping tomorrow! In this episode we are listening to the powerful story of Vince Hafeli. Like many others, several difficult personal tragedies lead him to a mental health crisis where stigma left him a...
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Episode 51 | Navigating Mental Health Distress Calls | Ft. Art Wlodyka
Art Wlodyka is a detective who works in one of the busiest policing units in Canada. His day-to-day consists of being the first person on the scene to get people who have severe and persistent mental illness proper care. Tune in as he breaks do...
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Episode 50 | Just Breathe | Ft. Avi Greenberg
Avi Greenberg is a breathing expert who discovered his passion while working a high stress sales job. In this episode he takes us through his discovery of intentional breathing and the monumental impact it has had on both his life and his clien...
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Episode 49 | Revolutionizing Diabetes Care | Ft. Breanne Everett
Breanne Everett is the CEO and Founder of Orpyx, a high growth company with a software solution that is changing the game for individuals struggling with diabetes. After seeing many people suffer through the effects of diabetes during her surgi...
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Episode 48 | Navigating Grief Recovery | ft Al Visram
Al Visram is an front line psychologist and expert in bereavement for individuals and families after losing someone to suicide. He is also an active member of the community, teaching courses on mental health first aid and suicide prevention. In...
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Episode 47 | Women in Construction and Mental Health | Pt 2
On this special edition episode of Beyond the Checkbox, we are excited to present part two of our Women in Construction and Mental Health Podcast. We are joined by 3 new remarkable guests to discuss their experiences with mental health and well...
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Episode 46 | Women in Construction and Mental Health | Pt 1
On this special edition episode of Beyond the Checkbox, we are excited to be joined by 3 remarkable women to discuss their experiences with mental health and wellness in the workplace within an industry dominated by men: construction. In recogn...
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Episode 45 | How Genetics Can Affect Resilience | ft Dr. Nicole Letourneau
Dr. Nicole Letourneau is an expert in parent-child interaction and has done applied research in genetics. She is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing and Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary and holds the Research Chair in P...
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Episode 44 | Breaking Through the Patriarchy | ft. Samra Zafar
Samra Zafar is a best selling author, award-winning international speaker and human rights activist. Her book, A Good Wife: Escaping The Life I Never Chose, is an international bestseller and named among CBC's Best Books of 2019, and is now bei...
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