Living Well with Mark Henick
Health & Wellness Podcasts
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 LifeWorks, formerly known as Morneau Shepell.
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
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 LifeWorks, formerly known as Morneau Shepell.
Language:
English
Email:
mark@markhenick.com
Episodes
S3E20 - Season Finale w Avis Favaro, Dr. Brian Goldman, and Andre Picard
8/15/2022
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 discuss what's happening in health news now, they share thoughts on how some of the issues from previous episodes have evolved, and they forecast health stories to come.
Duration:00:48:06
S3E19 - Medical Assistance in Dying w/ Dr Sonu Gaind & Dr. Harvey Schipper
7/28/2022
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 irremediability, and the ethical implications of ending the lives of people who governments are failing to help live and thrive. Watch for the extended conversation with Dr. Schipper, to be posted next week!
Duration:00:31:04
S3E18 - Priming Positivity w/ Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
7/14/2022
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 taught two of the most popular courses in the history of Harvard University, on Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. He joins Mark to talk about the reputation of positive psychology, dispelling myths, and solving for happiness.
Duration:00:31:21
S3E17 - Prescribing Nature w/ Dr Melissa Lem
7/1/2022
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.
Duration:00:31:11
S3E16 - Pride Month w/ Mark Tewksbury & Quinn
6/16/2022
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. They had an incredible, moving conversation about their respective journeys, how far we've come, how far there is to go, and how we can all be allies.
Duration:00:43:05
S3E15 - New ways to Health and Happiness w/ Dr. Reid Robison & Dr. Tim Sharp
6/2/2022
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.
Duration:00:35:32
S3E14b BONUS - Bonnie Kaplan on The Better Brain and nutrition for mental health
5/20/2022
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.
Duration:00:28:23
S3E14 - The Head and the Heart w/ Dr. Bonnie Kaplan & Dr. Jonathan Fisher
5/19/2022
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 conversation about the two-way street between our heart health and our emotional health.
Duration:00:39:39
S3E13 - Endurance du corps et de l’esprit - avec Alexandre Despatie et Benoît Huot
5/5/2022
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 racontent leurs propres histoires d’épreuves et de résilience, et nous font part de stratégies et de conseils fondés sur ce qui les a aidés à persévérer.
Duration:00:39:17
S3E12 - Healing Minds at Home and at Work w/ Dr. Thomas Insel & Daryl Tol
5/5/2022
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 to talk about his new book, Healing: Our Path From Mental Illness to Mental Health. Then, One Mind EVP Daryl Tol stops by to talk about their One Mind at Work initiative.
Duration:00:51:58
S3E11 - Overcoming Addiction w/ Dr. Judson Brewer & Dr. Ben Sessa
4/21/2022
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 mindful way out. Then, psychiatrist and psychedelics research Dr. Ben Sessa unpacks how we can re-open critical periods to loosen previously engrained maladaptive coping patterns.
Duration:00:36:29
S3E10 - Understanding Addiction w/ Allan Kehler & Dr. Jennifer Brasch
4/5/2022
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, Dr. Jennifer Brasch stops by to share her perspective as a concurrent disorders specialist and addictions psychiatry lead for a major hospital.
Duration:00:42:59
S3E9 - Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion w/ Dr. Nekeshia Hammond, Joyce Odidison, Paris Will, Jackie Delfosse
2/23/2022
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 Will from the London School of Economics and Jackie Delfosse on LifeWorks Learning DEI programs.
Duration:00:47:09
S3E8 - The Future of Work w/ Sandy McIntosh & Zabeen Hirji
2/10/2022
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 future of work for Deloitte.
Duration:00:34:12
S3E7 - Executive and leadership coaching w/ Adrian Gostick & Dr. Woody Woodward
1/27/2022
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 has a conversation about how leaders of leaders are made with Dr. Woody Woodward, an organization psychologist and Program Lead for the Executive Coaching graduate program at NYU.
Duration:00:30:10
S3E6 - Transformations of Body and Mind w/ Lynn Keane and Stephanie Mansour
1/13/2022
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 track, and making time to recover.
Duration:00:26:54
S3E5 - Loving Well: Relationships and Wellbeing w/ Ken Page
12/2/2021
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. They talk attachments, core gifts, being authentic with those we love, and bringing out the best in others.
Duration:00:25:07
S3E4 - Millennial Money w Jessica Moorhouse
11/18/2021
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 in our values impacts both our money and our wellbeing. They talk about entrepreneurial mindsets, millennial money management, and tips and strategies for getting control of your financial future - whatever that means to you.
Duration:00:25:40
S3E3 - Law & Order w/ Dr. Javeed Sukhera and Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren
11/4/2021
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 United States.
Duration:00:35:06
S3E2 - Wellbeing and Social Policy w/ Mary Giliberti, Amy Kennedy, Ben Miller, and Michel Rodrigue
10/20/2021
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 Canadian context.
Duration:00:36:45