Psych Health and Safety in Canada Podcast

In this episode Host Kim MacDonald speaks with Dr. Kevin Kelloway, a professor of industrial organizational behaviour at St. Mary's University and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair about the role of workplace leaders today in the workplace and the impact they have on employee health. They discuss what we know today about mental health at work, workplace stress, and the leader behaviour that has positiv...

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or are in a mental health crisis. Host Kim MacDonald talks with Alison Butler a workplace mental health first aid trainer who has trained hundreds of employees in workplaces in Atlantic Canada and across the country. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that 1 i...

This episode explores the need for leaders and managers to broaden their understanding of inclusion, equity and diversity and question assumptions and conclusions when it comes to employees at work. Diversity does not always have a recognizable visible indicator. Host Kim MacDonald speaks to Wilma Li, founder of Business Knowledge Integration Inc. about her personal journey into EDI and her focus...

Dr. Manju Varma is a nationally recognized expert in anti-discrimination. Before her current position at the Nova Scotia Community College, Dr. Varma was the Anti-Racism Commissioner of New Brunswick. Dr. Varma also serves on the Board of the Canada Race Relations Foundation. Psych Health & Safety Podcast Canada host, Kim MacDonald and Dr. Varma talk about her path from school teacher to anti-raci...

Whenever we think about workplace processes and systems that help employers manage psychosocial risks and hazards to mental health at work, one area that is especially sensitive and connected to that process is how to manage internal disputes, complaints or workplace conditions that rise to the level of a workplace investigation. In this episode host Kim MacDonald talks to labour and employment la...

Small organizations in Canada make up the bulk of the jobs in our economy. And are where most Canadians spend their working years. But those organizations often have to work with the constraint of not having full-time human resource teams to support the people function on the inside. Small management teams and owner-managers are juggling customer, competitive, financial and legal risk and workforc...

In this episode, Jason van Schie, FlourishDX Founder and Podcast Host Mary Ann Baynton welcome and chat with Kim MacDonald who is taking over the reigns as the new host of the Psych Health & Safety Canada Podcast. Kim shares her journey into the field and they discuss Canadian trends, workplace change, progress in legislation and the recent technical review of the Canadian National Standard for Wo...

Heidi Hauver shares her extensive experience as an innovative and strategic people leader. Her passion for helping people in business and leadership is matched by her heart for volunteering and mentoring with many organizations supporting women in human resources and technology.

As a Certified HR Leader, Rosie Yeung shares her unique perspective on how she helps organizational leaders develop more equitable and inclusive workplaces. Her insight raises a lively discussion including colonization, racism, social injustice, trauma-informed coaching, and her personal liberation through mindset change and positive psychology.

As the principal contributor to the newly released resource in the trucking industry, "Psychosocial Hazard Control in Alberta's Trucking Industry" published by Alberta Motor Transport Association, Dave Elniski has a unique perspective and approach to bringing awareness and strategies to company leadership in how they can address this hazard type in their safety programs.

Angeline Ram shares her fascinating experiences within the world of Aviation. From being a Safety Manager to her current research where she is studying safety and the root causes of unhealthy and unsafe workplace environments, Angeline and Mary Ann's discussion covers many issues including bullying and post-traumatic growth.

With an interesting mix of education in both biology and music, Sonia Funk brings a delightful approach to her clients that proves to be engaging and successful. She is an expert in coaching and strategy and shares stories and tips on how she puts her self aside in order to ask the right questions to help her clients.

Treena Reilkoff shares practical tips and strategies for leaders to increase awareness of and provide support for individuals who may have been exposed to trauma. This goes beyond first responders to any employees who have experienced trauma in their lives.

Dr. Ian M. F. Arnold is one of Canada's foremost authorities on psychological health and safety. He chaired the Mental Health Commission's Workforce Advisory Committee and served on the technical committee of the National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace as well as on the committee for ISO 45003. Ian's wisdom has helped guide the evolution of psych health and...

With extensive experience in a variety of positions and a keen ability to understand both macro and micro level issues, Rohan Thompson shares how he has counselled leaders, individuals and couples on how to handle systemic racism, equity and racial trauma.

Former Fire Chief/Certified Safety Director/Speaker/Consultant/Thought Leader/Culture Warrior - speaks about how psychological health and safety intersects with inclusivity.

As a principal contributor to the original National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety, Roger Bertrand shares his philosophy and approach to help employers discover the benefits of engaging staff in the process of making continual improvements in the workplace. https://fdxanon.blob.core.windows.net/gpanon/uploads/roger-bertrand-costs-and-benefits-linked-to-health.pptx

Françoise Mathieu provides very practical strategies to provide what she calls Psychological PPE for employees, including first responders and those in high-stress, high-pressure jobs.

With over twenty years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Ian Lewis brings an holistic approach to help people identify what they need to encourage a safe return to work. Ian shares his in-depth understanding of what it really means to foster a psychologically safe and healthy workplace. He encourages leaders to 'walk slowly through the halls' and to take notice of their staff when they m...

Speaking from experience with burnout, Céline Carment offers strategies that both employers and employees can use to encourage taking small steps toward better health in the workplace. As a coach, Céline advises everyone, "Do not hesitate to ask for help" and discusses how placing employees in their own 'field of genius' can help them flourish and feel valued.

Lauren Hundert has applied her expertise in wellness to connect employees with subject matter experts. This innovative online platform provides a variety of learning opportunities to encourage positive lifestyle change, and improve workplace productivity.

Catherine Gordon's career has taken her along many paths that have brought her to an expert understanding of human needs. From child abuse, to environmental grief, to her current role in human resources for a children's hospice, Catherine shares strategies that can be applied to any workplace.

As a Social Worker with many years of experience helping organizations and individuals learn to deal with trauma-exposure, François Legault shares stories, strategies and examples of how employers can strive to make improvements in the workplace, despite the difficult work they do. Trigger Warning – Discussion about specific traumatic events is included in this podcast. If you feel this may trigge...

Kim MacDonald brings her personal and professional perspective and experience together in a unique way to bring solutions and strategies to her clients. This episode includes gems that you can take in to your own discovery of self-awareness.