Living Well with Mark Henick

Most of us used to spend more waking hours at work than at home. Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, however, the line between the two has been erased. Do we work from home, or do we live at work? Mark discusses with Jen Fisher from Deloitte US and Mary Ann Baynton from Canada Life.

The pandemic has proven to be challenging, emotional, and uncertain for parents. Dr. Tonya Bibbs returns to discuss some of the pressures on kids. Also, Mark talks with Morneau Shepell psychoeducation supervisor Emilie Morasse about supporting parents and their kids though a pandemic.

The pandemic has proven to be challenging, emotional, and uncertain for parents. Mark talks with bestselling author and parenting expert Ann Douglas about the pressures of pandemic parenting. Also, mental health advocate and new mom Courtney Taylor joins Mark to talk about post-partum in a pandemic.

The experience of racism can not only be exhausting, but also traumatic in many ways. Mark explores race-based trauma with Noi Quao, global director of critical incident response for Morneau Shepell. Then, Mark talks with Dr. Tonya Bibbs from the Erikson Institute for Child Development to learn more about how racism is acquired from a young age and how anti-racism can be cultivated in children instead.

Mark talks with broadcaster Marci Ien about the toll that her advocacy for has had on her well-being, and with McKesson SVP David Simmonds about the manifestation and dismantling of racism in corporate cultures.

This past June, Pride Month looked very different than it did in previous years. Unable to celebrate with the same parties and parades for which the month has become known, the LGBTQ+ community was forced to find new avenues for expression. But Pride is much bigger than one quiet year. For a longer view, Mark speaks with Peter Coleridge (former CEO of Prostate Cancer Canada) and Dr. Patrick Smith (CEO of the Centre of Excellence on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) about the evolution of Pride, and about their longtime relationship.

Welcome to the Living Well podcast! In this first episode, Mark Henick chats with Morneau Shepell CEO Stephen Liptrap and SVP Research Paula Allen about the many ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our mental health and well-being. They cover the clear need for support as revealed in the data, the surge of internet-based therapy, and the many partners who've come together to support their new WellCan resource hub.

The global coronavirus pandemic has changed our world in profound ways. Join internationally recognized mental health advocate and top TEDx speaker Mark Henick as he explores the many ways in which our mental health and wellness has been impacted by this new normal. Each week, Mark is joined by a range of experts, notable personalities, and fascinating figures. Together, they have authentic conversations about the physical, mental, and social aspects of living well. This podcast is sponsored by WellCan, a free resource by Morneau Shepell.