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The News on CJOBMoney & Sex: Learning to Address Our StressDr. Joti Samra, registered psychologist at Psychological Health & Safety Clinic and My Workplace Health2022-06-0708 min
IntentifiersWorkplace WellnessDr. Joti Samra, a Clinical Psychologist, based in Vancouver, with two consulting companies, a clinical practice group in British Columbia and a national practice which focuses on workplaces, shares her depth and breadth of experience and insight on workplace wellness and what drew her to the practice of psychology. Throughout this episode I was truly inspired by Dr. Samra for many reasons. She candidly shares personal experiences and reasons for her way of being and the work that she does. She has tremendous clinical acumen and research experience which is heard in the episode as she sheds light on...2022-02-1744 min
Tardigrade TalksMike Harnett - Like a Girl: Fighting fatigue (& the boys) for a safer workplaceIn this episode, Mike Harnett, an international expert and award-winning keynote speaker on the science of fatigue who has consulted for numerous organizations including GM and NASA, talks to Dr. Joti Samra about growing up as a tomboy and working in a male-dominated field. She also shares her own family’s struggles with mental health and how that brought a passion for optimizing worker health, safety, and performance....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talk...2022-01-1955 min
Tardigrade TalksKaren Lee - Caring is the New Cool: Overcoming Disaster & Understanding Good BusinessIn this episode, Karen Lee, entrepreneur, and co-founder of LEZÉ The Label, talks to Dr. Joti Samra about finding the courage to leave a salaried job to start a business and all the fights, fires, failures (and even typhoons) that came with entrepreneurship. She also shares how open communication, honesty, sustainability, and inclusion have formed the basis for her clothing brand....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T...2021-12-0155 min
Tardigrade TalksDr. Vanessa Lapointe - “Growing Up” in a Pandemic: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient KidIn this episode, the founder and director of The Wishing Star Lapointe Developmental Clinic and author of two best-selling parenting books, Vanessa Lapointe talks with Dr. Joti Samra about child mental health and parenting during the era of Covid-19. She explains the power of connection and the importance of “growing yourself up before you can grow your kids up.” She also breaks down a big source of parenting angst…discipline!...Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tard...2021-11-171h 10
Tardigrade TalksMandy Gill - Healthy Habits: Staying Strong & Resilient During the Bad & Busy DaysIn this episode, health and wellness advocate, athlete, entrepreneur, and media personality, Mandy Gill chats with Dr. Joti Samra about her work and mental health journey. She recalls her struggles with an eating disorder and the lessons she’s learned from her constantly evolving career. She shares how she deals with her own bad days and the pressures of a social media persona, and breaks down her habits for emotional and physical well-being.... Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: http...2021-11-031h 06
Tardigrade TalksWilliam Higginson - Painting to Survive: Art Therapy & Creative ResilienceIn this episode, award-winning surrealist artist and entrepreneur William Higginson speaks with Dr. Joti Samra about how early life challenges brought him to where he is today. He recalls that as a child dealing with serious health issues, art became a coping mechanism. Later, when he came to Canada and sold pieces in the park, it helped him survive. He shares how his passion and creativity have since become a therapy through many other struggles, which in turn have inspired the many layers and nuances of his work....Follow us on Social Media for more...2021-10-2057 min
Tardigrade TalksSusi Bolender: Overcoming Shame & the Power of VulnerabilityIn this episode, registered clinical counsellor Susi Bolender chats with Dr. Joti Samra about a career in counselling, the role of humour in therapy, her personal strategies for self-care, and her passionate involvement in the Deaf community. She shares her therapeutic approach to helping clients navigate their emotions, build resilience against the impacts of shame, and use their vulnerability....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/•Facebook: https://www.face...2021-10-061h 02
Tardigrade Talks[BONUS] Dawn Bergot: Humanizing Human ResourcesIn this week’s BONUS episode of the CPHR BC & Yukon’s HR Conference & Expo, Vice President, Client Solutions at Optimum Talent, Dawn Bergot, talks with Dr. Joti Samra about the critical ingredients of organizational resilience; Work-From-Home trends in the era of COVID-19; and the emotional impact career transitions can have - on all involved....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TardigradeTalks/•YouTu...2021-09-2347 min
Tardigrade TalksJonny Staub: Confronting the OUTrage; First One Out: A Brave Man’s Fight Against the OUTrageIn this episode, Canadian radio and television personality Jonny Staub, talks about the good, bad, and ugly of coming out as a gay man in the world of media, and how he came to be the first person to come out on air doing their own show in a major market commercial radio station. Jonny talks about the powerful role of therapy in maintaining good mental health; and ways our workplaces can be supportive of LGBTQ+ employees....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your...2021-09-2259 min
Tardigrade TalksMichael Mankowski: Filmmaking and Flames: The Importance of Coming Back Home AgainIn this episode, writer, producer, owner-operator of Alien Kow Inc., and creator of Back Home Again, Michael Mankowski chats with Dr. Joti Samra about the beginning of his career in filmmaking and his many accomplishments and awards achieved due to his commitment to bettering his community and spreading messages through animated films. Michael shares his experience through the devastating Fort McMurray forest fires including the passion behind his incredible animated documentary, Back Home Again that highlights his involvement and support for everyone impacted by the fires....Follow us on Social Media for...2021-06-301h 05
Tardigrade TalksKevin Mooney: Safety First: Talking About Mental Health is More Important than EverIn this episode, Kevin Mooney, Canadian Registered Safety Professional and Vice President of Prevention & Employer Services Saskatchewan, talks to Dr. Joti Samra about why workplaces need to care about psychological health and safety, and the under-acknowledged impacts of workplace accidents and injuries on mental health. As a father and football coach, he also shares the unique challenges, particularly for men and teen boys, in talking about mental health....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.in...2021-06-231h 05
Tardigrade TalksWing Tse: "Wear" a Smile: Overcoming Adversity, Finding Resiliency & Giving BackIn this episode, psychology student, firefighter, member of the Canadian Armed Forces, and co-founder of Smileage Wing Tse talks to Dr. Joti Samra about the short and long-term impacts of childhood trauma and what he’s learned about resiliency along the way. He shares how his experiences with adversity cultivated a desire to give back to his community and explains the importance of staying fit and “wearing” a smile....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.inst...2021-06-161h 04
Tardigrade TalksTina Ruysseveldt: Trust Your Truth: An Everyday Choice to Live WellIn this episode, ICU nurse, motivational speaker, author of The Courage To Be True, and creator of the LiveWell Recipe Tina Ruysseveldt, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about childhood adversity and navigating stigma and stereotypes, a history of alcoholism and loss, surviving a rare form of heart cancer, navigating the everyday hurdles of choosing sobriety, and a passion for inspiring others to live well....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/...2021-06-091h 07
Tardigrade TalksDr. Aaron Genest: Saying ‘No’ for the Right Reasons: Workplace Gender EqualityIn this episode, applications engineer manager at Siemens Dr. Aaron Genest, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about his experience with a small startup company, what it takes to successfully avoid high turnover rates, the many skills he has gained throughout his employment journey, and his viral tweet that appeared controversial but highlighted his approach to policy making and gender equality in the workplace....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/...2021-06-021h 13
Tardigrade TalksMichael Lavis - A Culture of Gentleness: Inspiring Change, Engagement, and LoyaltyIn this episode, the CEO of Creative Options Regina (COR), Michael Lavis, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about how his non-profit charitable organization focuses on supporting people with disabilities. He speaks to their organization’s values and the personalized strategies utilized to create an environment of safety, warmth, and equality, and how rooting themselves in the philosophy of Gentle Teaching has strengthened the fabric of companionship and community for all they serve. Michael shares how a caring and gentle organizational culture can dramatically lower turnover rates, contribute to organizational growth, and cultivate a multiple-award-winning organization......2021-05-261h 06
Tardigrade TalksJustine Kennedy: Fighting for Families: Overcoming Adversity Through PurposeIn this episode, 24-year-old Indigenous woman with a Master of Social Work Justine Kennedy, talks with Dr. Joti Samra about her experiences with racism, poverty and the child protection system, and explains her selfless choice to raise her seven younger siblings. She shares her strategies for managing and maintaining her anxiety and mental health in order to fight for the well-being of her family....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/...2021-05-1953 min
Tardigrade TalksSarah Liverance: Making Headway: Mental Health Awareness and Leadership in The WorkplaceIn this episode, Sarah Liverance, partner at Sklar Wilton & Associates and the founder of Headway, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about an incredible movement to enhance awareness of mental health and the availability of resources in the workplace. She shares the personal story that drove her passion for Headway and developing leadership strategies involving expressing vulnerability, getting comfortable with having conversations about mental health, and embracing talking about the challenges we all face....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.2021-05-121h 00
Tardigrade TalksSteve Farina: Men, Meat & Mental Health: How to Face Your TraumaIn this episode, Vice President of the BC Firefighters Association and member of the BC First Responder Mental Health Steering Committee, Steve Farina, chats with Dr. Joti Samra about the impact of years of exposure to traumatic events. He explains the necessity of acknowledging and dealing with your trauma and the healing power of peer support, nature, social support, and self-care. He also touches on the challenges of navigating a plant-based lifestyle in a male-dominated field where eating meat means masculinity....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on...2021-05-051h 06
Tardigrade TalksZahra Alani: Strengthening Your Roots: Cultivating Passion, Values & Social Supports for ResilienceIn this episode, CTV and CBC meteorologist and climate change activist Zahra Alani talks with Dr. Joti Samra about her passion for the planet – from recycling as a child to educating people about the impacts of climate change. She recounts the challenges of being a minority in the public eye, and explains the importance of a good support system and a life defined by your values....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tard...2021-04-281h 06
Tardigrade TalksMaureen Shaw: Mother Knows Best: Caring, Compassion & Other Ingredients for Workplace Mental HealthIn this episode, Canada’s mother of health and safety, Maureen Shaw talks with Dr. Joti about her involvement in and deep passion for health and safety in the workplace; her personal experience navigating the sexism and discrimination that accompanies being a female in leadership role; how a devastating workplace accident so close to home provided her with a personal reason for an already passionate commitment to making the world a kinder and better place; and, how invaluable the impact of social connections are for your mental health....Follow us on Social Me...2021-04-211h 02
Tardigrade TalksJeeti Pooni: Because We Are Girls: Sisterhood & Truth to Heal Childhood TraumaIn this episode, motivational speaker, author, and the passion behind Because We Are Girls, Jeeti Pooni talks with Dr. Joti about her heartwrenching story of childhood sexual abuse; the complexities of navigating and enduring cultural adversity, intense shame and guilt, trauma, and a lengthy legal trial; and how fighting for what you believe in, knowing your truth, and holding onto it can help you to channel resilience and begin the road to healing....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.2021-04-141h 12
Tardigrade TalksKrissy Vann: Motorcycles for Mental Health: How Journaling & the Wind Inspire Self-EmpowermentIn this episode, accomplished TV broadcaster and blogger, Krissy Vann, talks about perseverance and gratitude; happy accidents and the incredible experiences that come from them; what female empowerment can look like within a career in the media and as a motorcyclist; the worthwhile benefits of journaling as a form of self-reflection; and how impactful it can be to challenge yourself and your beliefs about what you think you are capable of....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Inst...2021-04-0759 min
Tardigrade TalksVictoria Maxwell: That’s Just Crazy Talk: Making the Uncomfortable of Mental Illness More ComfortableIn this episode, award-winning keynote speaker and performing artist Victoria Maxwell, talks about mental illness and strategies to counter the stigma when receiving a diagnosis. What day to day self-care truly means and looks like. And how a desire to find someone to identify with, paved the way for an impactful keynote speaker and author to expose the realities of mental illness in a raw, authentic and relatable way....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://ww...2021-03-3156 min
Psych Health and Safety PodcastGuarding Minds in Canada and Beyond - with Dr Joti SamraIn this episode we chat with Dr Joti Samra, CEO and Founder of My Workplace Health, and founding member of the CSA Technical Committee that developed the National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. Dr Joti shares with us her recollections of developing the Guarding Minds at Work framework and the Canadian National Standard. She provides us with a great example of how much work is actually involved in developing an evidence-based framework, and shares her views on why our use of language is so important in talking about psychological health and safety rather than...2021-03-2443 min
Tardigrade TalksMichele Brunoro: Breast Cancer & Big Dreams: Living Your Passion & Being A VoiceIn this episode, award-winning CTV reporter, Michele Brunoro, shares how she spent her childhood listening to talk radio and daydreaming of becoming a reporter. The Emotional impact that comes with experiencing and sharing other people’s raw and heartfelt stories and the passion behind providing a voice through storytelling for others. The value in using exercise, movement, and nature to shift your focus. And the resilience that requires to endure and survive being diagnosed with an extremely aggressive form of breast cancer....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on...2021-03-241h 03
Tardigrade TalksJessica Holmes: A Comedian’s Trek Through Depression: Surviving with Journaling, Laughter & ChoiceIn this episode, famous comedian Jessica Holmes chats with Dr. Joti Samra about a mother’s honest experience through depression and how impactful and essential little everyday steps and choices can be for recovery. How capturing and holding onto humour, especially during our darkest days, can provide perspective. And the power and strength in asking for help and setting boundaries in both life and career....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talk...2021-03-171h 03
Tardigrade TalksCarla Catherwood: Dancing with SASS: Shifting from CEO to ME-EOIn this episode, Carla Catherwood chats with Dr. Joti Samra about the impact of unexpected life experiences and how they can be traumatic and yet the start of something magical. How embodying confidence and femininity can be expressed through dance. And what it takes to devote your life to spreading love, confidence and acceptance to people through movement....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tardigrade_talks/•Facebook: https://www.facebook.com...2021-03-1052 min
Tardigrade TalksRia Kitsch: Briefs & Barrels: Starting a Winery with Reason, Opportunity (& Underwear)In this episode, entrepreneur Ria Kitsch, talks about the value of communication and opportunity focused interactions, while navigating an entrepreneurial lifestyle intertwined with family. How balancing business and employee development with personal and family development is possible through shared goals. What it entails to begin sustainable wine production from the ground up and what it truly means to create memories on a bottle, that can be shared in celebration with food, family and friends....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience.•In...2021-03-0354 min
Tardigrade TalksAtish Ram: Suing McDonald’s & Surviving Covid-19: Turning Adversity into Meaning & PurposeIn our second episode, actor, producer and filmmaker Atish Ram, chats with Dr. Joti about his 54 day hospital stay in the ICU with COVID-19, the cruel acts of racism he faced as a young immigrant child, initiating a three year lawsuit against his employer due to the discrimination he faced and how his passion for philanthropy grew out of his own experiences with having a child with a chronic health condition....Follow us on Social Media for more tips and tricks on how to enhance your personal and workplace resilience. •Instagram: https://www...2021-02-241h 11
Tardigrade TalksMia Gordon: From Tennis to Twisters: Finding Acceptance Through Nature & JournalingThe award-winning journalist, Mia Gordon, tells her story about her varied roles and careers – from tennis player to sports broadcaster, award winning journalist, reporter, climate change activist, and so much more. She exposes the rollercoaster of emotions she experienced with her husband in the ICU due to a traumatic mountain biking accident – all while in midst of a global pandemic. She shares her experience about the seemingly endless days of not knowing, restrictions, and isolation. Mia shares strategies for her mental health that have helped her get through the hardships and trauma she has endured, including the critical role natu...2021-02-171h 02
Tardigrade TalksIntroductory Episode: Why "Tardigrade Talks"?Hello & welcome! My name is Dr. Joti Samra. I’m a practising registered clinical psychologist - and also the Clinic Founder of Dr. Joti Samra & Associates, a full suite clinical counselling practice group, as well as the CEO and Founder of MyWorkplaceHealth, a global consultancy on psychological health and safety in the workplace."Tatdigrade Talks", is a podcast that aims to provide evidence-based skills, strategies and approaches you can use to cope with the stresses of life and enhance your personal and workplace resilience.But why does that have to do with Tardigrades? Hit play to...2021-02-1005 min
Tardigrade TalksTardigrade Talks TrailerHello and welcome to Tardigrade Talks!I’m your host, Dr. Joti Samra, and this is a podcast for anyone interested in cultivating greater psychological health, wellness & resilience. In each episode, I’ll share authentic and thought-provoking conversations with inspiring guests along with evidence-based skills, strategies and approaches you can use to cope with the stresses of life and enhance your personal and workplace resilience.Episodes guests will range from firefighters, to CEO’s, to retired individuals, media personalities, yoga instructors, cancer survivors, and individuals who have struggled with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse challe...2021-01-1501 min
This is VANCOLOURColourful Calls: Dr. Joti SamraMo calls Dr. Joti Samra, Clinic Founder of Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. & Associates and the CEO & Founder of MyWorkplaceHealth.com to discuss recurring dreams (nightmares) about high school.2020-05-1113 min
#OurAnxietyStoriesRita SchnarrRita Schnarr is a Clinical Counsellor with Dr. Joti Samra & Associates. Using a holistic and biopsychosocial approach, Rita customizes treatment plans for individuals, couples, families, workplace employees and executives with a range of presenting issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, OCD, behavioural disorders, relationship difficulties, and life transition.
In this episode, she shares how her anxiety story inspired her to become a counsellor, and how “A lot of times when we have anxiety, we're scared to face our fear and we have to push ourselves through it.”
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Sunday Night Health ShowThe Sunday Night Health Show - October 28, 2018 - Work Spouses & The Benefits of Sex on Heart HealthMaureen sits in with Dr. John Vyselaar to talk about his work doing telehealth and how remote monitoring of heart health has benefits for this who are unable to see a cardiologist in person. As well, they talk about the health benefits that come from having an active sex life. Maureen than talks to Dr. Joti Samra about the concept of a "Work Spouse" - what is it? 2018-10-2940 min