Care2Listen
by SafeCare BC, CMHA BC, and CheckingIn
Changing the Narrative: Nancy Henderson on Safe Supply and Harm…
About this podcast
Care2Listen aims to reduce the stigma around mental health for healthcare providers and shed light on caregivers' difficulties while providing accessible support for those who need it. In each episode, we showcase topics that impact caregivers, give them a platform to share their stories, and bring in subject matter experts to provide tools to cope with these challenges.
This podcast discusses topics that may be triggering to some viewers. Please read the show notes for a detailed description of topics covered and visit our website for a full transcript of each episode.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 25 episodes
- Changing the Narrative: Nancy Henderson on Safe Supply and Harm Reduction · 35 minSummary: In this episode, Nancy Henderson, a dedicated nurse and harm reduction researcher, joins host Sean Burke to discuss the realities of the toxic drug crisis in Canada…
- Healing Through Advocacy: Emily Wyatt’s Journey as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Nurse · 37 minSummary: In this episode, Emily Wyatt, a 2SLGBTQIA+ liaison nurse, shares their deeply personal journey of navigating healthcare as both a provider and a patient. From their own…
- Redefining Primary Care: Creating a Happier Workplace with Dr. Julie Wilson · 35 minIn this episode, Dr. Julie Wilson shares her journey of becoming a physician, building Terranova Medical Clinics, and redefining the future of primary care in British Columbia…
- Empowering Caregivers: Debbie Lang Pearmain on Self-Care and Mental Health Advocacy · 44 minDebbie Lang Pearmain, an experienced HR consultant, shares easy-to-follow advice on self-care and mental health for healthcare workers. In this episode, Debbie talks about how…
- Creating Safe Spaces: Kelsey Klaver on Psychological Safety in Healthcare · 32 minKelsey Klaver, an advocate for psychological safety in healthcare, shares insights and real-life experiences that highlight the importance of creating a supportive and safe work…
- Strength in Vulnerability: Genevieve Dalimore On Parenting, Burnout, & Advocacy · 40 min · Season 2 Episode 7Genevieve Dalimore, a registered nurse in public health with over 18 years of experience, shares her personal journey of raising a neurodivergent child and dealing with the…
- Advocating for Change: Jenna Schonke’s Insights on Self-Care, Advocacy and Mental Health · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, host Sean Burke sits down with Jenna Schonke, a registered psychiatric nurse and board member of CMHA BC. Jenna shares her personal…
- Empowering Healthcare Workers: Mark Antczak on Anxiety & Self Care · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of the "Care to Listen" podcast, host Sean Burke sits down with Mark Antczak, a registered clinical counselor and clinical educator at Anxiety Canada. Mark opens…
- Creative Care: Transforming Aging and Caregiving with Debbie Hertha · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 4Description: Providing support and innovative solutions for caregivers who are assisting the aging population. Debbie Hertha shares her expertise in gerontology, offering…
- Lived Experience into Action: Tala Endacott's Advocacy in Mental Health and Social Work · 31 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of "Care to Listen," Tala Endacott, a master’s candidate and registered social worker, shares how her personal battles with mental health have shaped her…
- Ep 14: Navigating Pregnancy Loss with Compassion and Support: A Conversation with Angel Leung · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, Angel Leung, a registered nurse and founder of Baby Bean Consulting, shares her moving journey through personal loss to…
- S2 Ep1: The Impact of Moral Distress on Healthcare Workers: A Conversation with Dr. Julia Smith · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of the Care to Listen podcast, host Sean Burke speaks with Dr. Julia Smith about the impact of moral distress on healthcare workers and the structural changes…
- Ep 12: A Conversation with the BC Minister of Mental Health and Addictions: Honourable Jennifer Whiteside · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this edition of the Care2Listen podcast, British Columbia's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Jennifer Whiteside, provides further details about the Ministry's efforts…
- Ep 11: Addressing Addiction with Kindness and Community Care · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 11Jonathan Orr, a Provincial Crisis Intervention Specialist, opens up about his personal experiences with addiction, and shares how he has used his own experiences to support…
- Ep 10: Indigenous Cultural Safety in Healthcare · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 10Alyssa Pelletier, an Indigenous Mental Health and Substance Use Lead, shares her story as a Métis woman discussing Indigenous cultural safety in the healthcare system. Time…
- Ep 9: Prioritizing Caregiver Well-being: Setting Boundaries for a Balanced Life · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 9Shannon shares her firsthand accounts of the importance of setting healthy boundaries in caregiving and the consequences that can arise when these boundaries are not established…
- Ep 8: Staying Soft · 23 min · Episode 8Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre of B.C., discusses the lessons she has learned throughout her career and the importance of staying soft in the face of…
- Ep 7: Empowering the Future: Insights from a Squamish Nation Elder · 49 min · Season 1 Episode 7Squamish Nation Elder, Florence Williams, shares her experience in the healthcare sector through storytelling to support the next generation of healthcare workers. Time Stamps…
- Ep 6: Breaking the Silence: Seeking Support for Mental Health · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 6Mikhail Nisenboym shares his story as an immigrant moving to Canada, talks about his mental health struggles while supporting a family, and the nuanced experience of being a man…
- Ep 5: Mental Health and Stigma · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 5Tonya Neufeld discusses the mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers and the necessary steps to create supportive and healthy work environments. Time Stamps: 0:03 –…







