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Mind/work is currently on a post-summer hiatus and recording even more great conversations for you. Join us for when we return on Oct 18th. In the meantime, you can find episode clips and tell us what you want to hear on the show on social media (@mindworkshow). See you in October! Mind/work is a show where we’re exploring mental health in the workplace, one story at a time. I’ve worked in some of the most stressful environments in the world and I’ve seen and felt the toll people and organiz ...
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Col Kim "KC" Campbell on finding and using our courage; the importance of letting go to move forward; and why having a wingman at work and in life is a game-changer.
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Courage is defined as “the mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.” It’s no wonder then that courage is an integral component of mental health. By calling on the strength inside each and every one of us, we can face challenges that, on the surface, seem insurmountable. Whether its persevering throu…
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Kelly Davies on grief, working through tragedy and loss, and supporting our workplace community after bereavement.
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For every single one of us, grief is a certain and profound component of the fabric of our lives. And yet grief is one of the hardest emotions to process and the most difficult to discuss, particularly when it comes to the workplace. A 2021 survey of employees by the Marie Curie support charity found that 29% of employees were not confident in know…
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Florence Gaub on authenticity at work, how to nurture your team's mental health as a manager, and what we can learn from our failures
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When it comes to mental health in the workplace, the buck stops at the top. A survey of 34,000 people across ten countries revealed that 60% of people worldwide say their job is the biggest factor influencing their mental health. And whether we realize it or not, the way we show up to work, as managers, leaders or colleagues, affects the environmen…
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Asser Khattab on mental health in journalism, how to process overwhelming events, and the importance of prioritising your health.
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Some people see work as a job, a means to a paycheck they need to live their lives outside the office. Others see work as a career, climbing the ladder one job at a time. But what happens when your job is not only work, but a mission, a passion or, in the case of my guest today, your life? In 2011, the Arab Spring reached Syria. Syrians of all ages…
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Karma Ekmekji on mental health in constant crisis mode, showing up to work amidst personal and collective trauma, and how the (in)famous Lebanese resilience should not be taken for granted.
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Mental health takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a country in constant crisis. At the age of 40, my guest Karma Ekmekji, a mediation advisor and peace and security professional, along with millions of Lebanese, has lived through multiple upheavals in her lifetime. A devastating civil war, internal conflict, political crime and economic s…
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Hagar Chemali on mental health in government, startups and burnouts, and that elusive work-life balance.
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Is there really such a thing as Superman or Superwoman? Being a working parent can sometimes feel overwhelming: trying to balance the responsibilities of parenthood while showing up fully at work can lead to burnout, anxiety and that nagging feeling that you aren’t doing the best that you can, at the office or at home. Add to that a high-pressure e…
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Dr. Helgi Johannsson on mental health in medicine, how to process trauma as a doctor, and how mentors can model healthy coping mechanisms.
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Mental health issues among physicians are a silent and global epidemic. In 2021, the British Medical Association reported that nearly two-thirds of doctors in the UK have anxiety or depression. Each year in the US, roughly 300-400 doctors die by suicide. Studies have shown that suicide rates among doctors were 2-3 times higher than the general popu…
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Congressman Andy Kim on mental health in Congress, the January 6th riots, and the balance between service and family.
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On January 6, 2021, the United States Capitol was stormed by a violent mob, a traumatic and terrifying experience for the entire nation, but particularly those in the building. My guest today, Congressman Andy Kim, was present that day. A photograph of the Congressman cleaning the floors of the Capitol building afterwards went viral, capturing the …
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Mind/work Trailer: Mental Health at Work. One Story at a Time.
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Throughout my career, I have seen friends and colleagues suffer the effects of depression, PTSD, anxiety, trauma and more, both personal and work-related. I have suffered many of those symptoms myself through the nature of my work in national security and countering hate and extremism. Like many of you, I’ve experienced first-hand the severely detr…
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