Heartbeat of Humanity is a podcast about mental health and psychosocial support. The podcast is mainly for staff and volunteers in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially staff and volunteers working in mental health and psychosocial support services. The podcast is produced by the Psychosocial Centre, an IFRC reference centre providing service to the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. The Psychosocial Centre assists in facilitating mental health and psychosocial support, promotes psyc ...
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The Sustainable Speaker Series! Designed to be a platform of education, to ignite, inspire and support as many people as possible to be conscious consumers! Rebecca Veksler is the founder of SoL Cups - The ultimate sustainable brand, producing aesthetic, practical, and sustainable glass bottles, cups, and accessories, all made from 100% hand-blown glass and the most beautiful eco-gift packaging. Rebecca will host these conversations by interviewing remarkable thought leaders, global brands, ...
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English text below Dans cet épisode de Heartbeat of Humanity, Arz Stephan, conseiller technique SMSPSS, s’entretient avec Ahlem Cheffi, conseillère technique de SMSPS, sur les concepts de « dilemme éthique » et de « blessure morale » et sur leur impact sur les travailleurs humanitaires, y compris le personnel et les bénévoles de la Croix-Rouge et d…
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Disaster preparedness and disaster resilience
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton talks to John Richardson about disaster preparedness, disaster resilience and disaster risk reduction. And why it is a problem calling fires, floods and storms ‘natural disasters’. John Richardson is the Manager of Knowledge Development at the Australian Institute for D…
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In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews project manager, Erni Kristiansen and project consultant, Bebbie Petersen about youth to youth Psychological First Aid (PFA) in Greenland.By The IFRC Psychosocial Centre
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Presenting Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
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In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews emergency expert and MHPSS technical advisor, Shona Whitton about the newly published Training Guide on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies. Shona outlines the potential of the new guide in the context of her professional experiences in emergenci…
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MHPSS evidence building in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Sarah Kate van der Walt, Technical Adviser in the IFRC Psychosocial Centre and Monia Aebersold MHPSS, International Focal Point from the Swiss Red Cross, will be talking with Rebecca Horn Independent MHPSS Specialist on the importance of MHPSS evidence building in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Th…
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In this episode Communication Officer at the IFRC PS Centre, Villads Zahle interviews Moaaz Allahham, a young Syrian man forced onto an irregular route to Europe, Maria Marga, an activist working for Collective Aid to assist people on the move at Serbia's border with the EU, and Sarah Harrison, an IFRC PS Centre expert on the pressures, stress and …
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Kenya Red Cross' new MHPSS framework and mental health stigma in Kenya
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen interviews Kenya Red Cross MHPSS practitioners Soony Wendy, Leyla Semkiwa, and Albert Migowa about the new KRCS MHPSS Framework, operating the toll-free 1199 helpline, mental health stigma in Kenya, suicide prevention, methadone clinics, the El-Nino floods, and carin…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews MHPSS Technical Advisors Arz Stephan and Anna Goloktionova about the concepts of 'survivor guilt' and 'moral injury' and how they impact people including Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers who often are among the first responders. In a time where p…
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Supporting children during conflicts or disasters
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Technical Advisor Ea Suzanne Akasha talks to Mozhdeh Ghasemiyani, psychosocial focal point at MSF Denmark, about how we can support children during conflicts or disasters.By The IFRC Psychosocial Centre
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Introducing the Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies micro-credential
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Head of MHPSS Technical Unit Sarah Harrison and Dr. Frédérique Vallières, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Trinity Centre of Global Health, introduce the Mental Health & Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Emergencies micro-credential. The course aims to equip learners with critical sk…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen interviews MHPSS Technical Advisor Shona Whitton about memorials, what they are, and what are some of the things that should be considered when wanting to achieve a permanent memorial - because - what do you do when for instance family members want their loved ones t…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Trine Rosa Larsen is warming up to October 10 (World Mental Health Day 2023) by interviewing three very different people who work with MHPSS and youth. Take a listen to Louise Graabæk (Danish Red Cross Youth), Paul Klahre (World Organisation of the Scout Movement), and Fouad Sayed Iss…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews Co-Chair for the IASC Reference Group for MHPSS in Emergencies Carmen Valle-Trabadelo about the linkage between Mental Health and Human Rights.By The IFRC Psychosocial Centre
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, MHPSS Technical Adviseer Arz Stephan interviews IFRC PS Centre Director Nana Wiedeman about the importance and challenges of caring for the carers. This podcast was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the IFRC Psychosocial Centre and do not necessarily reflect the views…
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Creating access to mental health & psychosocial support across the continuum of care
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, PS Centre Project Officer Veronika Dietz interviews Dr Sarah Miller, Clinical and Forensic Psychologist and the Program Coordinator in charge of MHPSS at ICRC, and Louise Kryger, psychologist and the MHPSS lead in the International Department of the Danish Red Cross. Sarah and Louise explain how access to m…
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In 2022, Danish Red Cross and IFRC jointly commissioned an external evaluation of the work of the PS Centre for the years 2015 to 2022. The evaluation reviewed the functions and activities of the PS Centre, seeking to highlight achievements as well as challenges in fulfilling its mandate. In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, mental health and …
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How to ensure wellbeing for staff and volunteers
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Arz Stephan and Guleed Dualeh, MHPSS Technical Advisors with the PS Centre discuss the importance of and how to ensure wellbeing for Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and volunteers.By The IFRC Psychosocial Centre
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Eastern Africa
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In this podcast of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer, Trine, interviews Guleed Dualeh, IFRC PS Centre MHPSS Technical Advisor for the African Region and the Psychological First Aid focal point on Guleed's recent trip to Kenya, where he sat down with Red Cross MHPSS focal points for Kenya and South Sudan, Dorcas Khasowa (KE) and Marcos T…
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One year into the conflict: The MHPSS needs of Ukrainians and the Red Cross response
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews Bethan McEvoy, MHPSS delegate for the Danish Red Cross in Ukraine, and Anna Didenko, Head of the MHPSS Unit in the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, about the MHPSS needs of Ukrainians and the Red Cross response one year into the Russia-Ukra…
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Mental Health and Psychosocial Support assessment in Ukraine
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews Sarah Harrison, Head of the MHPSS Technical Unit in the Psychosocial Centre, about her mental health and psychosocial support assessment in Ukraine. This episode of Heartbeat of Humanity was funded by the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Communications Officer Jesper Guhle explores how humanitarian actors can support the mental well-being of children in migration. Participating in the podcast: Orso Muneghina, head of the Global Programme Expert Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in SOS Children’s Villag…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Technical Advisor Ea Suzanne Akasha focus on the mental health and psychosocial needs in Afghanistan. Ea talks to MHPSS Technical Advisor Diana Rahimi about working in a marastoon, and Danish Red Cross MHPSS delegate Nives Vudric stationed in Kabul about the plans for scaling up the…
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Advocating for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Project Assistant Veronika Dietz interviews Eva Svoboda, Deputy Director of International Law and Policy of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Eva is co-leading one of the five working groups within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement implementing the Movement's MHPSS com…
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Basic Psychosocial Support across Sectors
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Communications Officer Jesper Guhle interviews Sarah Davidson, Head of Psychosocial & Mental Health at British Red Cross, and Sarah Harrison, Technical Team Lead in the IFRC Psychosocial Centre. Sarah and Sarah are co-leading one of the five working groups within the Red Cross Red C…
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Suicide Prevention in The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, IFRC Psychosocial Centre Senior Communications Advisor Jesper Guhle interviews Technical Team Lead Sarah Harrison about how Red Cross Red Crescent staff and volunteers can implement suicide prevention services in their programmes. In the podcast, a suicide prevention guide is mentioned. Find it here: https:…
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Listen along to another episode of the Sustainable Speaker Series with Rebecca Veksler and Founder Grant Williams of Viveberry as we talk all things sustainability and a waste free coffee industry!By SoL Cups
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A beautiful and inspiring interview with Rebecca and co-founder Sian Murray of Pleasant State. Pleasant State creates ethical products that make home care a form of self care. Helping forward thinking people reduce their use of single-use plastics and toxic cleaning chemicals at home with our Australian made concentrated cleaning bars that dissolve…
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An amazing and authentic dive into the complex world of sustainable manufacturing in the Cosmetic industry! Join Rebecca and Founder Brianne West of Ethique as we explore how this incredible brand grew into one of the worlds top sustainable, vegan and cruelty free brands.By SoL Cups
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In this episode, Technical Advisor Sarah Harrison interviews MHPSS Advisor Pernille Hansen about community mental health care and the steps staff and volunteers in Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies can take to begin working with community mental health. Links WHO Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Podcast: Scalable Psychological Int…
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Join Rebecca and Phoebe Yu, the Founder of ettitude store as we deep dive into the toxic world of textiles, and how she was inspired to produce the worlds first science material company in clean bamboo to take a stance on sustainable bedding, sleepwear, bath wear and accessories. Such a powerful and intentional conversation!…
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A beautiful episode with @rebeccaveksler and Millie from @jessi_and_millie ☀️ We learn all about the incredible journey towards sustainability and living off the grid! Such an inspiring conversation that reminds us we don’t need to be perfect we just need to do small achievable and sustainable things daily.…
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Join us as we discuss all the incredible things @returnr are working on to solve the complicated world of the single use food and takeaway packaging industry! From from sets from home, work and a fully packed market place! So many years of experience and wisdom, @rebeccaveksler gets all the background on how this complex system works from founder J…
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Join us for another sustainable speaker series episode with the incredibly talented and fashionable founder of @its_aftereight Emma, who shares her world of experience when it comes to curating a handpicked sustainable designers. Emma shows us how to shake up the retail world of fast fashion by being authentically curious and thorough when it comes…
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According to the team at @pocketcityfarms succulents are the gateway drug to gardening. @pocketcityfarms are the absolute leaders in facilitating and empowering Australians to improve urban environments and regenerate our climate. COO Jacqui takes us on a little tour to inspire and educate us on the world that pocket city is creating to create real…
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A huge thank you to Caz from @ceaceaswimwear for joining me on this weeks episode of the sustainable speaker series! CEA CEA is a multi-use capsule wardrobe for land and sea sports. Use it for surfing, swimming, beach hangs, yoga, running or walks. EVERYTHING can be used in the water as well as on land. Take our leggings and shorts for a run or yog…
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Join founder @rebeccaveksler Live with Jess and Stef Founders of @twoobs as we deep dive into the complexity and controversies of Australian fashion week and the fashion industry. Learn more about the incredible pivot @twoobs took on their business journey to take a stand and pivot their own business to be strongly sustainable. An incredible conver…
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Be inspired by the latest episode of the sustainable speaker series with the co-founder Katie of @sabbiaco and @solcups founder @rebeccaveksler ❤️ We talk about the wasteful skincare industry, plastic pumps, green washing and authentic methods of holistic sustainability within the environment of any business. Katie inspires us with the story of how…
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See the Latest speaker series episode with host @rebeccaveksler and live Interview with the amazing Bonnie from @keeper.clean ! We have so many juicy nuggets of incredible and practical solutions when it comes to being sustainable at home! We also dive into why not all refillable solutions are the same and why Bonnies revolutionary products are Goi…
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Mental health of children and young adults
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Ea Suzanne Akasha, Technical Advisor at the IFRC Psychosocial Centre, interviews professor Dr. Barbara Juen, technical manager of the psychosocial services at the Austrian Red Cross , and psychologist Vanessa Kulcar, about the mental health of children and young adults.…
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SoL Cups x Whole Earth & Sea With Tris Alexandra Nutrition
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In honour of endometriosis awareness month and our incredible friends and SoLmates @wholeearthandsea_aus we talk to @trisalexandranutrition female health expert and clinical nutritionist about health, how incredible @wholeearthandsea_aus are, we discuss the environment and sustainability and how they are all intrinsically linked. If you are going t…
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8 March is International Women's Day, a day we commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Technical Advisor Ea Suzanne Akasha focuses on violence against women and their children. According to new studies released by WHO, More than one in four women worldwide experience in…
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Zero Co is on audacious mission to rid the world of single-use plastic and clean up the trash junking up our oceans. The average Aussie uses 3,358 single-use plastic bottles (of the 10 products we make) in their lifetime. That’s 85,158,880,000 bottles across all Aussies alive today. 85 BILLION. We want Aussies to help us make that zero. They make s…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Communications Officer Jesper Guhle explores the potential mental health consequences for people forced to migrate and what the Red Cross Red Crescent Staff and volunteers can do to support these people. Jesper interviews Villads Zahle, Senior Communications Coordinator in the European Council on Refugees a…
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Join us as we meet the incredibly talented @iamgeorgiamae as she walks us through her journey to writing beautiful music! Especially her latest EP “gentle” which is entirely about climate change. She talks about her personal journey to sustainability and all the things she does in her daily life to be a more conscious consumer and eco-warrior. @iam…
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Join us as we talk all things ELECTRONICS and the amazing work the team at @arniesrecon is doing by recycling, repurposing, and reusing all the insane amounts of electronics that would normally end up in landfills every year. Just to give you context SoLmates over 50 million tons of electronics end up in landfills every single year. @arniesrecon go…
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This insanely inspiring conversation with the head of sustainability and projects @athena.savvas at iconic @mjbale - from becoming completely carbon neutral along with some of the most innovative and new sustainable farming initiatives @mjbale are leading the way as Australia’s most influential and game Changing pioneers in the world of sustainable…
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A wonderful and insightful and very real conversation about why female health is an industry not yet perfected. There is so much room to grow in the name of sustainability and health, but the team from @femmeorganic_ is working so hard to create one of the healthiest, innovative and sustainable brands on the market! They are organic, vegan, cruelty…
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In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, Technical Advisor Ea Suzanne Akasha interviews Stephen Regel, Clinical Lead for the Centre for Trauma, Resilience and Growth, about the effect of the pandemic on frontline workers and what we can do to support them. Several resources were mentioned in this podcast episode: Emotional Intelligence - Daniel Go…
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Learn about the insane story behind @terracycle and the challenges and wins Founder Tom has faced in over two decades of operation! Let’s not spoil it, just Listen! You can learn more by following @terracycle 💚💚By SoL Cups
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An insanely inspiring conversation with @facehalo Co-Founder @lizzy.pike and @rebeccaveksler - we get real and passionate about all things sustainability in the world of skincare, makeup and fashion! We show you how @facehalo is setting the standard of sustainable leadership in this fast-paced and wasteful industry! Learn more about the sustainabil…
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