CIASP

Above & Below

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Above and Below is the official podcast of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP). Hosted by Sonya Bohmann and Zulq Malik, this series explores mental health in construction from every angle—what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. With honest conversations, expert insights, and real stories from the field, Above and Below brings awareness to the challenges the industry faces—and the people driving meaningful change.

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Episode 5: Language Matters 21.07.2025 47:32

In this episode of Above and Below, hosts Sonya Bohmann and Zulq Malik are joined by Monique Lewis and Loretta Mulberry to explore how language access, cultural sensitivity, and communication shape safety and mental wellness on construction sites. From bilingual champions and AI translation tools to glossary sheets and onboarding surveys, this conversation dives into real, practical steps contra...

Episode 4 Part 2: Men's Health Month Part 2 - Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of the Mask 30.06.2025 40:12

Above & Below – Episode 4, Part 2 “Leadership, Legacy & Letting Go of the Mask” Host: Zulq (CIASP Board Member) Guests: Andrew Theokas, Stephen Dummit, and Jason Scholl In Part 2 of this powerful Men’s Health Month conversation, host Zulq continues the dialogue with Andrew Theokas, Stephen Dummit, and Jason Scholl—three men in the construction industry who know the pressure to “man up” a...

Episode 4 Part 1: Men's Health Month - You Don’t Have to Tough It Out Alone 30.06.2025 22:47

In this special Men’s Health Month edition of Above & Below, we hand the mic to the men — for a candid, no-filter conversation about mental health in the construction industry. CIASP Board Member Zulq sits down with Andrew Theokas, Stephen Dummit, and Jason Scholl to unpack the unspoken pressures men face: to stay silent, push through pain, and never ask for help. In Part 1, the group expl...

Episode 3: Unmasking Mental Health—A Cross-Border Conversation 29.05.2025 35:26

In this episode of Above and Below, CIASP Executive Director Sonya Bohmann and co-host Zulq Malik are joined by Giovanni Cautillo, President of the Ontario General Contractors Association, for a powerful and practical conversation about mental health in the construction industry—both in the U.S. and Canada. Together, they explore the impact of COVID-19 as a turning point for the mental wellness co...

Episode 2: Resilience in Real Life with Jessica Hallahan 16.05.2025 28:34

In this powerful Mental Health Month episode of Above and Below, hosts Sonya Bohmann and Zulq Malik sit down with Jessica Hallahan, MPH, founder of Journey to Yourself, to talk about what resilience really means in the construction industry. From Philly sandwich debates to serious conversations about stress, self-awareness, and confidence on the job site, this episode explores how building mental...

Starting the Conversation: Why Mental Health in Construction Can’t Wait 28.04.2025 26:36

In the premiere episode of Above and Below, co-hosts Sonya Bohmann (Executive Director, CIASP) and Zulq Malik (SmartBuild Construction Software) dig into why the construction industry must change how it talks about mental health. From personal stories to staggering stats, they open up an honest conversation about suicide prevention, leadership, and the real-life pressures workers face—on and off t...