OnTopic with Empathia
Welcome to OnTopic by Empathia, a podcast dedicated to overcoming challenges in times of uncertainty. We’ll be talking to industry experts from a wide variety of fields to explore the issues of the day and steps individuals and organizations can take to become more resilient. Whether it is delivering a high-value employee assistance program or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, Empathia brings competence, compassion and commitment to those who need it most. Find out more about Empathia at www.empathia.com.
Episodes
A recent Harvard study found that 73% of Americans experience loneliness. What's got everybody down? Heather Dreske might just have the answer - she's a natural, empathic doctor with expertise in family medicine, psychology, and holistic wellness. Heather and Kelly dig into the number one source of loneliness, anxiety, and depression in America - technology, and more importantly, our phones and the social media that drives them - t...
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June 11, 2025 • 30 mins
Grief isn't something you just 'get over', and it's not something you can expect people to move past. It's an emotion that deserves understanding - one that lies under nearly every aspect of our world today. For some it can be more affecting than others. Just take it from Natalie Sanchez - picking up where they left off last week, Natalie and Kelly dig into the support systems Natalie's built into her life since losing her father i...
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May 28, 2025 • 28 mins
Grief is an intense and complex emotional response to loss, but its impact extends far beyond mental and emotional distress. Just take it from Natalie Sanchez - the author of 'The Language Of Loss' and 'Becoming Human', Natalie developed a deep relationship with grief after losing her father in 2018. Kelly and Natalie dig into that relationship - and how Natalie managed to find joy in her journey - in Part One of their two-part con...
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May 14, 2025 • 28 mins
Laughter isn't just a reaction - it's a resource; one that can go a long way, especially when life feels heavy. And the best part is, we can choose it. Just ask Kody Green - known online as the Schizophrenic Hippie, Kody's amassed over a million followers on TikTok and Instagram by sharing his story and advocating for just a little more lightheartedness when times are tough. Kody and Kelly pick up where their conversation left off ...
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April 30, 2025 • 30 mins
It's a phrase we've all heard before - "Laughter is the best medicine" - but how does one go about finding the humor when tragedy strikes? Kody Green might have the answer - having been diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia at 21, Kody's built a platform on apps like TikTok and YouTube by sharing his experiences through a comedy lens. He's also the author of "Minds Over Meetings: A Personal Perspective on Wellness in the Wo...
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April 16, 2025 • 13 mins
Getting a college degree has always been difficult, but in the age of COVID, smart-phones, and bubble-wrap parenting, some might say it's harder now than ever before. Just take it from Meghan Becker - she's the Director of Student Care and Well-Being at Baylor University, where she heads up the Care Team, Baylor's unique departmental solution to providing mental health resources to over 20,000 college students across it's in-person...
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April 2, 2025 • 27 mins
It can't be easy to go to school nowadays. Just take it from Meghan Becker - she's the Director of Student Care and Well-Being at Baylor University where she heads up the Care Team, Baylor's unique departmental solution to providing mental health resources to over 20,000 college students across it's in-person and virtual campuses. To hear Meghan tell it, Baylor's students struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, excessive sub...
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March 19, 2025 • 28 mins
The path to recovery isn't always obvious and straightforward, and finding the right resources for your situation can be difficult when you're already at your lowest. Returning is our guest, Tom Farley, who works with Recovery.com, a website dedicated to finding treatment and guiding those in need - be it Mental Health issues, Addiction, or struggling loved ones. Tom uses his own experience recovering from addiction to help others ...
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March 5, 2025 • 37 mins
Losing a loved one to addiction is tragic and often leaves a family in shambles. Some develop or lean on poor coping mechanisms, others self reflect and attempt to improve themselves. Just take it from Tom Farley - brother of famous Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley, Tom knows all too well about the pains of an unexpected loss. Join us as we talk through Tom's journey of processing the grief of losing his brother and how he app...
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February 19, 2025 • 33 mins
Addressing a crisis as a company is a complicated and challenging task - that's why Chris McCloud is back with us to share the importance of preparing for such an event. Chris draws on his experience in public relations to share vital tips on how to keep consistent messaging and avoid common pitfalls when managing bad news.
Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis i...
Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis i...
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February 5, 2025 • 22 mins
Everybody has to present themselves appropriately in order to succeed, but in the modern age it's increasingly difficult to. Pendulum PR Co-Founder Chris McCloud is here to tell us how everyone can benefit from good Public Relations strategies and the importance of having a brand.
Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic wi...
Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic wi...
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January 22, 2025 • 30 mins
Serving the public can often take a toll on police officers and other first responders' mental stability. Thankfully there are many programs and resources available to help with the burden, that is, if they choose to participate. Many don't feel comfortable doing so and Police Captain Adam Meyers is here to explain why. Join us as we continue our conversation about stopping the stigma and encouraging public servants to reach out wh...
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January 8, 2025 • 31 mins
First responders are at a much higher risk of experiencing trauma, but sadly are less likely to reach out for mental health support. Adam Meyers experienced this firsthand and is determined to make a change with Stop The Threat - Stop The Stigma, a platform to promote Law Enforcement and Public Safety Professionals' mental wellness, encouraging them to talk about their mental health and not suffer in silence.
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December 23, 2024 • 33 mins
Going home for the holidays isn't the same for everyone, and some of us, whether by choice or by circumstance, are spending the holidays alone. But don't fret! Whatever holiday experience is awaiting you, Christina Eggebeen has some advice for you. The holiday season is filled with a lot of emotions, both good and bad, and being prepared and knowing how to process them will help you avoid the holiday blues.
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December 11, 2024 • 23 mins
Though flying through the air at high speeds sounds dangerous, thanks to years of improvements and technological advances, airplanes are one of the safest ways to travel. Learn more about why as we continue our conversation with Philip Chard, psychotherapist and author who himself suffered from flying anxiety. Phil is here to share what he's learned from his career and personal therapy experience including techniques you can add to...
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November 27, 2024 • 37 mins
Flying on an airplane often gives people anxiety, but for some, it induces panic and prevents them from traveling abroad, or even visiting family. To help address this, Philip Chard joins us again to lend his expertise, as well as personal experience with aviophobia, or the fear of flying. Phil shares with us common causes of flying anxiety, how to identify them in ourselves, and some techniques that can help mitigate the symptoms.
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November 13, 2024 • 22 mins
Since the events of the Boston Marathon Bombing in April of 2013, Manya Chylinski's been helping guide others past the stigma of victimhood by raising the awareness of the mental and emotional effects of violence and tragedy. In her follow-up conversation with Rick from last week's Part One, Manya digs into where she's been since, and reveals the immense value of compassion and inclusiveness.
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October 30, 2024 • 39 mins
It's been over a decade since the Boston Marathon bombing, but many are still suffering from the trauma they endured. Today we talk to keynote speaker, advisor, and advocate Manya Chylinski about her experience witnessing the attack and how that has changed her. Since the event, Manya has learned valuable skills to take control of your mental health and is here to share them with you.
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Whether it's delivering a high-value employee as...
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October 16, 2024 • 40 mins
Election season can be stressful on even the most experienced of voters. Tensions are high and political disagreements can drive a wedge in our personal relationships. Dayna Smith-Slade is here with us to share her strategies on how to ease election anxiety and have healthier communication with family and friends who share different views.
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Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or respondi...
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October 2, 2024 • 41 mins
A healthy body is the ideal home for a healthy mind. Often times the activities we do to maintain physical health releases endorphins that will promote good mental health. Our guest today is Fitness and Wellness expert Linda Spaulding. She's here to share what she's learned from her career and show us how beneficial movement can be for your mental wellbeing. It doesn't matter if you're dancing, walking, swimming, or skating, what's...
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