Best Mark Henick Podcasts (2024)

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Radical Recovery - with Dr. Ahmed Hankir & Dr. Javeed Sukhera - Modern Minds ep110 56:57

6M ago56:57

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In this last episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark Henick speaks with Dr. Ahmed Hankir about his new book "Breakthrough: A Story of Hope, Resilience and Mental Health Recovery". Dr. Javeed Sukhera drops by to talk about the radical recovery movement at Hartford Healthcare.

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"For your own good": Involuntary hospitalization - with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri - e109 50:25

8M ago50:25

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On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Awais Aftab and Dr. Paul Puri about the process, history, and ethics of involuntary hospitalization in psychiatry.Dr. Aftab is a psychiatrist in Cleveland, Ohio, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University. He is a member of the Psychiatric Times editorial b…

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Helping the helpers: Healthcare worker burnout - with Dr. Anna Schaffner and Sarah McVanel - e108 54:21

10M ago54:21

54:21

On this episode of MODERN MINDS, Mark speaks with Dr. Anna Schaffner and author Sarah McVanel about burnout among healthcare workers. They cover the personal and organizational aspects of this matter of vital concern.

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Back to School with Diverse Needs - with Dr. Susan Rich & Dr. Pamela Epley - Modern Minds ep106 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

48:20

It's that time of year again - kids of all ages are adjusting to their return to school, and their parents too! For kids with diverse needs, this transition comes with some unique considerations. Dr. Susan Rich is on the show to share some strategies for how to support children and families during this time. Then, Mark is joined by his former profe…

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A De-prescription for Mental Health - with Dr. Mark Horowitz & Dr. Christy Huff - Modern Minds ep105 53:13

1+ y ago53:13

53:13

For some, medications can play a crucial role in managing various mental health conditions and in improving quality of life. However, as our understanding of medicine advances, so too does our knowledge of the efficacy and potential risks associated with certain drugs commonly used for mental illnesses. Mark delves into the art and science of de-pr…

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Psychedelic Renaissance - Dr. Godfrey Pearlson & Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu - Modern Minds ep104 41:29

1+ y ago41:29

41:29

We've entered into a psychedelic renaissance. We can finally see the promise of novel treatments for some of the most common mental health problems. Yet, psychedelics continue to carry the stigma imposed by the war on drugs. On this episode, Mark Henick is joined by two distinguished scientists: Dr. Godfrey Pearlson from Yale University and the COB…

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Are the kids alright? Teen mental health with Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Lisa Damour and Sen. Chris Murphy 59:07

1+ y ago59:07

59:07

Recent surveys by the Centers for Disease Control add to the mounting evidence that the mental health of teenagers is in serious decline. Yet in the face of this, 80% of children and youth who need treatment have no access to a specialized mental health provider. Mark Henick is joined by New York Times bestselling authors Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. …

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Healing Spaces (Modern Minds - E102) 52:46

2y ago52:46

52:46

On this episode of MODERN MINDS, we’re looking at healing spaces, recovery-oriented architecture, and the impact of environmental design on our mental health. Mark Henick speaks with Hartford Hospital psychiatrist-in-chief emeritus Dr. Hank Schwartz, HKS Global Practice Director and Principal Dr. Upali Nanda, as well as architect and director of Ps…

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Nothing About Us Without Us (Modern Minds - E101) 54:42

2y ago54:42

54:42

Welcome to Modern Minds, hosted by Mark Henick. This is a limited series podcast brought to you by the Hartford Healthcare Behavioural Health Network. Every month, Mark talks with a range of innovative and creative guests, who are all at the forefront of the mental health revolution. Today, Mark speaks with Hartford Hospital chief of psychiatry Dr.…

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Trailer - Modern Minds 1:09

2y ago1:09

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Welcome to Modern Minds, a limited series podcast brought to you by the Hartford Healthcare Behavioral Health Network. Join mental health advocate and bestselling author Mark Henick as he talks with a range of innovative and creative guests, who are all at the forefront of the mental health revolution. They're some of the most fascinating thought l…

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S3E20 - Season Finale w Avis Favaro, Dr. Brian Goldman, and Andre Picard 48:07

2+ y ago48:07

48:07

In this season finale episode of Living Well, Mark speaks with three titans of health news in Canada. Avis Favaro was the longest serving national medical correspondent in history, for CTV National News. Dr. Brian Goldman is the host of White Coat Black Art on CBC, and Andre Picard is a long time health columnist for the Globe and Mail. They discus…

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S3E19 - Medical Assistance in Dying w/ Dr Sonu Gaind & Dr. Harvey Schipper 31:04

2+ y ago31:04

31:04

Mark has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sonu Gaind and Dr. Harvey Schipper about the concerns that mental health advocates have with Canada's new medical assistance in dying regime for people solely experiencing a mental illness. They discuss the unique difficulties with defining and treating mental illnesses, the impossibility of predicting irr…

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S3E18 - Priming Positivity w/ Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar 31:26

2+ y ago31:26

31:26

Mark talks with Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, an organizational psychologist, internationally recognized teacher, and a prolific author. Dr. Ben-Shahar's books on positive psychology, happiness, and leadership have been translated into more than 30 languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world, including the New York Times. He has also t…

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S3E17 - Prescribing Nature w/ Dr Melissa Lem 31:11

2+ y ago31:11

31:11

Mark talks with Dr. Melissa Lem, a Vancouver family physician and Founder and Director of PaRx, Canada's national nature prescription program powered by the BC Parks Foundation.By LifeWorks

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S3E16 - Pride Month w/ Mark Tewksbury & Quinn 43:12

2+ y ago43:12

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In this Pride Month special episode, Mark Henick hands the mic over to Olympic gold medallist and "Canada's first gay Olympian," Mark Tewksbury. Tewksbury has a conversation with Soccer and LGBTQ champion Quinn. Quinn captured gold with Canada at Tokyo 2020, making history as the first openly transgender, non-binary person to win an Olympic medal. …

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S3E15 - New ways to Health and Happiness w/ Dr. Reid Robison & Dr. Tim Sharp 35:35

2+ y ago35:35

35:35

On this episode of the Lifeworks Living Well podcast, Mark talks with Dr. Reid Robison, Chief Medical Officer for Novamind, about the promise and protocols of the psychedelic revolution. Then, Mark is joined by Dr. Tim Sharp, an Australian psychologist at the forefront of the positive psychology movement and founder of The Happiness Institute.…

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S3E14b BONUS - Bonnie Kaplan on The Better Brain and nutrition for mental health 28:23

2+ y ago28:23

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In this episode 14 bonus segment, Dr. Bonnie Kaplan sticks around to continue her conversation with Mark about her new book, The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition.By LifeWorks

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S3E14 - The Head and the Heart w/ Dr. Bonnie Kaplan & Dr. Jonathan Fisher 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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Continuing our Living Well conversations for Mental Health Month, Mark is joined by University of Calgary Professor Emerita Dr. Bonnie Kaplan to talk about her new book, The Better Brain: Overcome Anxiety, Combat Depression, and Reduce ADHD and Stress with Nutrition. Then, Harvard-trained clinical cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Fisher stops by for a con…

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S3E13 - Endurance du corps et de l’esprit - avec Alexandre Despatie et Benoît Huot 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

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Pour cet épisode spécial, qui se déroule entièrement en français, Mark Henick passe le micro à un animateur invité et double médaillé olympique, Alexandre Despatie. Dans le cadre de la Semaine de la santé mentale, Alexandre discute de l’endurance du corps et de l’esprit avec Benoît Huot, qui a remporté 20 médailles aux Jeux paralympiques. Ils nous …

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S3E12 - Healing Minds at Home and at Work w/ Dr. Thomas Insel & Daryl Tol 51:58

2+ y ago51:58

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It’s important to talk about mental health all year – but especially in May! With Mental Health Month in the United States, Mental Health Week in Canada, Mental Health Awareness Week in the United Kingdom, and events around the world, it’s a perfect time to put mental health front and centre. Mark is joined by former NIMH director Dr. Thomas Insel …

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S3E11 - Overcoming Addiction w/ Dr. Judson Brewer & Dr. Ben Sessa 36:35

2+ y ago36:35

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Depending on the approach, addictions may be seen as diseases to be treated, habits to be un-learned, or a mix of both. Mark discusses these conceptual models with two prominent researchers and physicians. First, neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jud Brewer talks about the conditioning approach to habit formation, and the min…

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S3E10 - Understanding Addiction w/ Allan Kehler & Dr. Jennifer Brasch 42:59

2+ y ago42:59

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Nearly a quarter of the population will deal with a substance related disorder at some point in their life. Mark explores various perspectives on addiction over two episodes of the show. This week, he’s joined by author, speaker, and mental health advocate Allan Kehler to talk about the personal journey from lived experience to helping others. Then…

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S3E9 - Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion w/ Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, Joyce Odidison, Paris Will, Jackie Delfosse 46:00

3y ago46:00

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During times of great change, there is a risk that people who have historically been marginalized are among the first to be forgotten. That's what makes this time so critical to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts continue to be expanded. Mark discusses with psychologist Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, conflict analyst Joyce Odidison, Paris …

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S3E8 - The Future of Work w/ Sandy McIntosh & Zabeen Hirji 34:12

3y ago34:12

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The future of work is changing. The typical workplace five years from now could be unrecognizable from what we knew just five years ago, driven by rapid adoption of remote work and changing mindsets. Mark discusses the changing nature of work with Sandy MacIntosh, Chief Human Resources Officer for Telus, and Zabeen Hirji, Executive Advisor on the f…

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S3E7 - Executive and leadership coaching w/ Adrian Gostick & Dr. Woody Woodward 30:10

3y ago30:10

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Executives leaders set the tone of the workplace as a healthy and safe social environment. While some leaders are born with this aptitude, for many it’s a skillset that must be learned and developed. Mark is discusses the role of executive coaching with Adrian Gostick, the world’s best-selling author on culture and employee engagement. Then, Mark h…

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S3E6 - Transformations of Body and Mind w/ Lynn Keane and Stephanie Mansour 26:54

3y ago26:54

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In this first episode of 2022, Mark speaks with mental wellness advocate Lynn Keane. They discuss her new Radical Transformation photo essay series, and the power of pushing yourself physically to heal your mind. Then, regular Today Show fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour stops by to share some practical tips for getting motivated, staying on tr…

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S3E5 - Loving Well: Relationships and Wellbeing w/ Ken Page 25:08

3y ago25:08

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Our wellbeing is intricately connected with other people - other people who happen to have other minds. Navigating these relationships successfully is a significant social determinant of our health. This is especially true in our most intimate relationships. This week, Mark is joined by renowned psychotherapist, podcast host, and author, Ken Page. …

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S3E4 - Millennial Money w Jessica Moorhouse 25:40

3y ago25:40

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Given the changes, stresses, and uncertainties of the last two years, many people are more mindfully choosing how they distribute their time, and the price they're willing to accept for it from a current or potential employer. Jessica Moorhouse, Accredited Financial Counselor & Host of the More Money Podcast joins Mark to talk about how this shift …

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S3E3 - Law & Order w/ Dr. Javeed Sukhera and Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren 35:07

3y ago35:07

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Law enforcement and the justice system have become increasingly common mental health stakeholders. Mark explores this issue, and how to do better, with psychiatrist Dr. Javeed Sukhera. Then, pioneering mental health and human rights champion Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren stops by to discuss mental health courts, and how she established the first in the …

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S3E2 - Wellbeing and Social Policy w/ Mary Giliberti, Amy Kennedy, Ben Miller, and Michel Rodrigue 36:53

3y ago36:53

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The decisions that governments make on how to construct and deliver social supports deeply impact our wellbeing in big and small ways. Mark set the stage for this policy discussion with Mental Health America’s Mary Giliberti. Then, Amy Kennedy and Ben Miller join to deepen the conversation further. Finally, Michel Rodrigue drops by to give the Cana…

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Trailer - Living Well Season 3 1:06

3y ago1:06

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Mark Henick is back, with season three of Living Well for LifeWorks (formerly Morneau Shepell). More than 20 all new biweekly episodes to come, with dozens of guest conversation on the mental, physical, financial and social aspects of wellbeing. Every episode will also now be available to watch on YouTube. Be sure to like and subscribe to be notifi…

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S3E1 - Resilience w/ Stephen Liptrap, Paula Allen, Amy Morin, Jonny Benjamin 28:57

3y ago28:57

28:57

Mark Henick kicks off Season Three of Living Well with LifeWorks CEO Stephen Liptrap and SVP Paula Allen. They discuss how our mental, physical, social, and financial health impact our wellbeing. Then, bestselling author Amy Morin drops by, along with mental health advocate and author Jonny Benjamin, to talk about what resilience looks like in the …

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Finding the Funny: Recovery through Improv and Comedy - ft. Gary Gulman, Cameron Algie, and Tyra Sweet 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

34:42

In this Season 2 finale episode, Mark learns about the Improv for Anxiety program at The Second City. He talks with workshop instructor Cameron Algie, and past participant YTV host Tyra Sweet. Then, Mark talks with comedian Gary Gulman about opening up about his experience with mental illness in his hit HBO comedy special The Great Depresh.…

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Wellbeing in the age of disinformation - ft. Kevin Newman, Dr. Sander van der Linden, and Timothy Caulfield 27:27

3+ y ago27:27

27:27

How is our wellbeing impacted not only by explicit conspiracy theories, but by the often hidden misinformation and disinformation that we encounter every day? Mark explores this issue with bestselling author Timothy Caulfield, Cambridge social psychologist Dr. Sander van der Linden, and veteran journalist Kevin Newman.…

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Safety and Support at Work - Ft. Chester Elton, Andrew Faas, and Paul Gionfriddo 21:04

3+ y ago21:04

21:04

What do people really need from their work and their leaders in order to cultivate a supportive workplace? Mark discusses with Chester Elton, one of the world’s top leadership and organizational culture experts. Mark is also joined by Andrew Faas, an expert in organizational dynamics and bullying, and Paul Gionfriddo, President and CEO of Mental He…

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The Work-Life Blur: Burnout from Home - ft. Duncan So and Paula Allen 29:14

3+ y ago29:14

29:14

With far more people working from home than ever before, the boundaries between our lives and jobs has been blurred for some time. Mark is joined by Paula Allen (Morneau Shepell) and Duncan So (The Burnout Clinic) to explore how this no-longer-new dynamic has drained our energy and increased risk of burnout.…

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Living Well in Retirement - ft. Pattie Lovett-Reid, and Bill VanGorder, with Bruce Sellery 23:14

4y ago23:14

23:14

One year ago, our lives and futures were thrown into uncertainty. This was especially the case for those who were planning retirement. As with past market crashes, some locked in their losses and suffered severely. Others cashed in on the valley, using it as an opportunity for future financial freedom. Mark speaks with Pattie Lovett-Reid (CTV News)…

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Caring about Long Term Care - ft. Andre Picard, Dr. Brian Goldman, and Donna Duncan 23:29

4y ago23:29

23:29

Few sectors have been hit harder by COVID-19 than Long-Term Care. Veteran health columnist Andre Picard - author of Neglected No More: The Urgent Need to Improve the Lives of Canada's Elders in the Wake of a Pandemic - joins Mark to talk about how residents and their families have been impacted. Dr. Brian Goldman returns to discuss how best to help…

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Advocating for change - ft. Steve Lurie, Ben Miller, Stéphane Grenier 23:09

4y ago23:09

23:09

Mental health advocacy in many ways has entered the mainstream, with countless people now identifying as mental health advocates. Steve Lurie joins Mark for an historical perspective on advocacy, speaking from his 40+ years on the frontlines of the movement. Ben Miller provides insight on mental health advocacy from a US policy perspective, andwe c…

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Breaking the silence on #BellLetsTalk - ft. Mary Deacon, Simon Blake, Dr. Christina Iglesia 27:10

4y ago27:10

27:10

On this Bell Let’s Talk day episode, Mark catches up with Mary Deacon – Chair of the Bell Let’s Talk initiative for Bell Canada. Fitting for a national initiative with a global reach, Simon Blake joins the conversation from England, and Dr. Christina Iglesia from the US, to explore how stigma impacts people’s lives. #BellLetsTalk…

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Staying well while reporting on strife - ft. Avis Favaro and Crystal Goomansingh 25:47

4y ago25:47

25:47

Journalists have found themselves on the frontlines of trauma and crisis time and again. For today’s guests, COVID-19 isn’t the first and won’t be the last. So how do they manage? Mark talks with Canada’s longest serving medical correspondent, Avis Favaro of CTV National News. Crystal Goomansingh, Europe Bureau Chief for Global National, joins with…

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Songs of Comfort: Music and mental health - ft. Dr. Joy Allen and Dr. Santa Ono 25:17

4y ago25:17

25:17

Last spring, many musicians and other performers had not only their livelihoods ripped away, but also their ability to express their art. Many found new ways to connect with audiences, and listeners flocked to the comfort of their creations. Why does music provide so much for both the creator and the listener? Mark explores with music therapist Dr.…

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Trauma on the Frontline: How the pandemic is impacting healthcare workers - ft. Dr. Jessi Gold and Dr. Brian Goldman 26:29

4y ago26:29

26:29

Few people have experienced the trauma of the last year more acutely than healthcare workers on the frontlines. Dr. Jessi Gold is a psychiatrist who treats healthcare providers. She joins Mark to talk about the mental toll of working on healthcare’s frontline. Then, Mark speaks with popular radio host and emergency room physician Dr. Brian Goldman …

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A Click Away: Making digital healthcare accessible - ft. Jacques Goulet and Cherif Habib 18:38

4y ago18:38

18:38

Mark talks with Cherif Habib from Dialogue Technologies and Jacques Goulet from Sun Life Canada about how the tech sector responded so quickly to making healthcare services more accessible to people in the pandemic. They consider the rapid pace of change, the development of the Lumino Health platform, and how digital health landscape has changed so…

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The Resilient Arts - ft. Jeff King and Suzi Kory 23:43

4y ago23:43

23:43

Jeff King joins Mark to talk about what the music industry is doing to support artists during this uncertain time. Then musician Suzi Kory joins from the road to talk about making it as a working musician, and using this time as a creative reset.By Mark Henick

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Life and Leadership: A Juggling Act - ft. Rhiannon Rosalind 16:41

4y ago16:41

16:41

Mark catches up with Rhiannon Rosalind, President and CEO of the Economic Club of Canada. They touch on how corporate environments can better support mental health and well-being, and how she manages both being a mother and an influential corporate leader, all while working from home.By Mark Henick

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Minds on our Money - ft. Bruce Sellery and Pattie Lovett-Reid 17:39

4y ago17:39

17:39

Mark kicks off Season 2 of the Living Well podcast for Morneau Shepell by chatting with Bruce Sellery about financial well-being, and how our spending is changing in this challenging time. Mark also touches base with CTV’s Chief Financial Commentator, Pattie Lovett-Reid, on how the markets are impacting people personally.…

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Living Well Rewind: Living at Work - ft. Jen Fisher, Mary Ann Baynton, Dr. Elia Gourgouris & Jonny Jacobs 18:07

4y ago18:07

18:07

As workplaces continue to adapt to a dramatically new reality, employees continue to manage working from home. While many have adjusted, and even prefer it, to others it still feels like they're living at work. We revisit clips of Mark's conversations with Jennifer Fisher, Mary Ann Baynton, Dr. Elia Gourgouris, and Jonny Jacobs to explore issues re…

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Living Well Rewind: Pandemic Parenting - ft. Ann Douglas, Courtney Taylor, Emilie Morasse & Dr. Tonya Bibbs 25:31

4y ago25:31

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In late summer, we had a two-part special on parenting through the pandemic. Now, with Halloween approaching, parents are still navigating the challenges of raising kids in an ongoing, and even worsening global pandemic. Mark spoke with four experts and advocates for their perspectives on this. Prolific parenting writer Ann Douglas, mental health a…

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Living Well Rewind: Emotional Toll of Racism - ft. Marci Ien, David Simmonds, Noi Quao, & Dr. Tonya Bibbs 23:44

4y ago23:44

23:44

Back in July, over two special episodes of the Living Well podcast, Mark spoke with four thought leaders about the emotional toll of racism. They touched on topics including activism, workplaces, trauma, and child development. In this condensed clip show, we revisit some of their most profound insights. Marci Ien, David Simmonds, Noi Quao, and Dr. …

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