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
Explore how modern life fuels chronic insomnia and why experts recommend CBT for insomnia, sleep restriction, and light therapy to restore restful sleep.
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Struggling to fall or stay asleep? You’re not alone. Chronic insomnia is on the rise, and the effects go far beyond tired mornings.
Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Payman Hajiazimd, a psychiatrist specializing in sleep and mental health, to explore why sleep issues have become...
A leading researcher explores how cognitive behavioral therapy helps anxiety and depression. Learn the science behind CBT techniques and the role of AI therapy.
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Can changing the way we think actually change the way we feel? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been transforming mental health treatment for decades, but how does it really work—and is it still the best approach today?
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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 professions, uncovers what’s really driving burnout today and how we can move beyond band-aid solutions.
Burnout is everywhere, but are we addressing it the right way?
Watch this episode to find out:
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Dr. Ariel Dalfen, women’s psychiatrist, explores hormones and mental health from pregnancy to menopause. Uncover the stigma, workplace challenges, and barriers women face.
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In this episode of Beyond the Checkbox: Mind Masters, Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Ariel Dalfen, a leading psychiatrist in perinatal and perimenopausal mental health, to uncover the hidden impact of hormonal changes on mood and wellbeing and why so many wome...
Discover how Indigenous identity, culture, and traditional healing shape mental health. Gain insights on resilience and leadership that benefit everyone.
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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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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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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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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:
- Why mental health in the construction industry demands attention
- The link between workplace safety and mental health
- HR challenges in the construction industry and solutions that work
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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 mental health challenges tradespeople face and the critical role of leadership in driving change.
Tune in to learn:
- How mental health fundraising initiatives boost awareness and impact ...
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 planning effective employee mental health strategies in the public sector—don’t miss this crucial conversation!
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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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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 retention, and how this can be improved with deliberate practice. His findings are not only changing the ways of teaching in science education, but education in general. This episode covers some of ...
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 funds for PTSD research and treatment at the University of Calgary. You can support this noble cause by donating at grizzlydude.ca and https://crowdfunding.ucalgary.ca/o/university-of-...
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 organizational behavior.
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Special addition World Mental Health Day episode featuring Zeke Smith, Director of Leadership & Workforce Development at Apache Industrial Services.
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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 afraid to ask for help. Discover how he rose above an extremely difficult period in his life to eventually become the president of Ajax Paving, a large construction company. He now shares his ...
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 down the wild situations he finds himself in and the strains and stressors he experiences every day.
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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 clients.
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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 surgical residency, Breanne put her entrepreneur cap on to come up with a preventative solution to help these individuals take back control of their lives.
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