Care2Listen

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Providing support and innovative solutions for caregivers who are assisting the aging population. Debbie Hertha shares her expertise in gerontology, offering insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and suggesting creative ways to enhance the well-being of seniors. The episode emphasizes understanding the needs and capabilities of the elderly, the emotional toll on caregivers, and the importance of community a...

In this episode of "Care to Listen," Tala Endacott, a master’s candidate and registered social worker, shares how her personal battles with mental health have shaped her professional approach to compassionate, patient-centered care—Discover Tala's advocacy for systemic change in healthcare and her insights on maintaining caregiver well-being.

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This audio episode contains some sensitive content, s...

In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, Angel Leung, a registered nurse and founder of Baby Bean Consulting, shares her moving journey through personal loss to professional advocacy, highlighting the gaps in healthcare support for women facing pregnancy loss. Her story emphasizes the vital need for compassionate, individualized care and the critical role of healthcare workers' well-being in delivering effective support.

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In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, host Sean Burke speaks with Dr. Julia Smith about the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers and the structural changes required for support. Dr. Smith, a healthcare expert and researcher, shares valuable insights from her years of study on the role of women in healthcare, gender and health inequities, and the double or triple burden of care work faced by women. They touch upon...

In this edition of the Care2Listen podcast, British Columbia's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Jennifer Whiteside, provides further details about the Ministry's efforts to assist caregivers around the province.  This includes discussions on collaboration across ministries, the Overdose Public Health Emergency, and programs to address mental health issues in British Columbia.

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Jonathan Orr, a Provincial Crisis Intervention Specialist, opens up about his personal experiences with addiction, and shares how he has used his own experiences to support others and influence positive change.

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 0:00 – Welcome and guest intro and background

 0:18 – Land Acknowledgement 

 0:26 – Trigger warnings notification around: addiction, overdose, suicide, and trauma.

 0:35 – Hello and guest self introductio...

Alyssa Pelletier, an Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use Lead, shares her story as a Métis woman discussing Indigenous cultural safety in the healthcare system. 

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 0:00 – Welcome and guest intro and background

 0:15 – Land Acknowledgement 

 0:23 – Trigger warnings notification around: 

Grief and loss, Indigenous cultural genocide and trauma, Indian hospitals and residential schools.

 0:35 – Hello and guest s...

Shannon shares her firsthand accounts of the importance of setting healthy boundaries in caregiving and the consequences that can arise when these boundaries are not established. Whether you're a caregiver or simply interested in understanding the challenges and rewards of caregiving, this episode provides a compassionate and informative perspective on a vital aspect of healthcare.

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 0:00 – Welcome and guest in...

Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre of B.C., discusses the lessons she has learned throughout her career and the importance of staying soft in the face of difficult circumstances.

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 0:00 – Welcome and intro

 0:18 – Land Acknowledgement 

 0:26 – Trigger warnings notification around suicide and loss 

 0:35 – Guest introduction and background

 0:47 – About the Crisis Centre of BC

 2:00 - Changes in th...

Squamish Nation Elder, Florence Williams, shares her experience in the healthcare sector through storytelling to support the next generation of healthcare workers.

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 0:00 – Welcome and intro

 0:18 – Land Acknowledgement 

 0:26 – Trigger warnings notification around loss of patient and miscarriage  

 0:35 – Guest introduction and background

 3:32 – Coming home

 4:52 – Who are we? 

 7:40 – Feeling at home

 9:57 – Ack...

Mikhail Nisenboym shares his story as an immigrant moving to Canada, talks about his mental health struggles while supporting a family, and the nuanced experience of being a man in a traditionally female dominated healthcare industry.

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 0:00 – Welcome and intro

 0:19 – Land Acknowledgement 

 0:27 – Trigger warnings notification around suicide, loss of patient and addiction 

 1:14 – Guest introduction and background

Tonya Neufeld discusses the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers and the necessary steps to create supportive and healthy work environments.

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 0:03 – Welcome 

 0:15 – Goals of podcast series

 0:23 – Ad for Care 2 Speak 

 0:50 – Trigger warnings notification around suicide and postpartum depression

 1:00 – Land Acknowledgement 

 1:09 – Guest introduction 

 4:10 – Themes that come up from staff includ...

Bernard Piprah discusses the importance of wellbeing in healthcare and how the culture of being overworked and busy has been normalized in the industry, leading to stigma around prioritizing self-care.

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 0:03 – Welcome 

 0:15 – Goals of podcast series

 0:23 – Ad for Care to Speak 

 0:52 – Trigger warnings notification

 1:00 – Land Acknowledgement 

 1:10 – Guest introduction 

 3:42 – What are the challenges healthcare w...

Kara Acheson is a healthcare practitioner with over 15 years of experience. She discusses the impacts of burnout in healthcare and the importance of ensuring that frontline workers have safe places to build mental wellness practices.

TW: Loss of patient, postpartum depression

Resources: 

Care to Speak | Care For Caregivers

Care for Caregivers: Recognizing Burnout 

Care for Caregivers: Stress Strategies

Phone Resources

SafeCar...

Dr. Heather Cooke has more than 20 years’ experience working in dementia care, in both a front-line and research capacity. Heather’s work is supported by the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, and WorkSafeBC. During this episode Sean and Heather discuss the significance about the nature and impact of workplace incivility on staff well-being and care delivery.

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Civil...

Pierre Florendo is the Director of Care at Kiwanis Care Centre in New Westminster BC. During this episode Sean and Pierre discuss the difficulties of the pandemic, the mindset of working in continuing care, balancing work and family, and the importance of quality leadership.

Welcome to the Care2Listen podcast and video series, produced by SafeCare BC, CMHA BC, and CheckingIn.