Healthy@Work

Catherine Wilcox
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Healthy @ Work empowers listeners with practices, tools and conversations that support workplace thriving. If you're burnt out, exhausted or struggling to manage the demands of work and life, tune in here for strategies to reclaim your personal power and energy. Hosted by Catherine Wilcox, a Workplace Mental Health Specialist with over 20 years of experience leading, facilitating, and providing supportive services in workplaces across Canada.

  1. Sep 2

    Emergent Changes to Psychological Health and Safety Regulation in BC - What You Need to Know

    The episode discusses the proposed amendments to occupational health and safety regulations in British Columbia, specifically related to psychological health and safety, psychosocial hazards, violence, and harassment. It emphasizes the need for prevention, risk assessment, worker consultation, and accountability. The episode also highlights the public consultation process for feedback on the proposed changes. Takeaways Psychological health and safety amendments are proposed in British ColumbiaEmphasis on prevention, risk assessment, worker consultation, and accountabilityPublic consultation process for feedback on proposed changes Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Proposed Developments02:19 Overview of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in BC05:07 Understanding Psychological Health and Safety08:53 Proposed Amendments and Employer Duties13:00 Psychosocial Hazards and Risk Assessment24:25 Violence and Harassment Regulations32:44 Public Consultation and Next Steps Important Links: Public Consultation Processes (Open until October 9th, 2026 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time): https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/public-hearings-consultations/current-public-hearings-and-consultations Current WorkSafeBC Resources on PHS: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/managing-psychological-health-safety Workplace Strategies for Mental Health: https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/resources/management-guide-to-psychosocial-hazards

  2. Aug 26

    Finding Awe, Wonder and Moral Beauty in Everyday Work

    This episode of Healthy@Work explores the themes of awe and wonder in the workplace, featuring a conversation with Paula Toledo, an award-winning social prescribing architect and well-being consultant. Paula shares her personal experiences and insights on the transformative power of awe and wonder, and their impact on workplace well-being and innovation. Takeaways Awe and wonder in the workplace can lead to pro-social behaviors, foster innovation, and create a sense of psychological safety within teams.Positive emotions like awe and wonder have a long-tail effect on human evolution and are essential for fostering creativity and innovation, especially in the face of crises and challenges. Learn more about Paula Toledo here: https://www.odetowonder.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Awe and Wonder02:19 Defining Awe and Wonder03:39 Personal Experience with Awe and Wonder08:02 Benefits of Awe and Wonder in the Workplace10:38 Moral Beauty and Pro-Social Behaviors12:16 Practical Ways to Cultivate Awe in the Workplace19:56 The Role of Awe and Wonder in Human Evolution23:37 Bringing Awe and Wonder to Organizations

  3. Jul 22

    Deep Listening to Address Conflict and Polarization

    Does conflict seem to be getting harder to navigate in your workplace? More intense? More personal? Quick to escalate? It's not just you. In 2026, many of us are struggling to stay grounded in conflict conversations, or quite frankly to have them at all. This conversation with conflict resolution specialist, mediator and lawyer Cherolyn Knapp delves into the topics of conflict and polarization in the workplace, exploring the impact of polarization, the practice of deep listening, and the role of safety and risk assessment. Cherolyn shares insights and examples, emphasizing the importance of high quality listening in conflict resolution. Learn more about Cherolyn's work at https://knappresolutions.com Research and Important References: Joe Friesen, "In the midst of ‘cancel culture,’ universities create ways to encourage uncomfortable debate" Globe and Mail (April 18, 2026)Guy Itzchakov,"Deep Listening: A Missing Key to Bridging Divides," Psychology Today (Feb 2025)Guy Itzchakov, Netta Weinstein, Mark Leary, Dvori Saluk, Moty Amar "Listening to understand: The role of high-quality listening on speakers' attitude depolarization during disagreements," APA Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (2024)Hidden Brain Podcast "US 2.0" series of 5 episodes starting with: "What we have in common," guest: Kurt Gray (Jan 2024)Curtis Puryear, Emily Kubin, Chelsea Schein, Yochanan Bigman, Pierce D Ekstrom, Kurt Gray, "People believe Political opponents accept blatant moral wrongs, fueling partisan divides,"Peter Coleman, The Way Out: How to overcome toxic polarization, Columbia University Press (2022) Takeaways Polarization and conflict in the workplaceDeep listening as a tool for navigating polarization and conflict Chapters 00:00 Understanding Polarization in the Workplace10:24 The Impact of Polarization13:11 The Practice of Deep Listening20:49 Implementing Deep Listening in the Workplace28:39 The Role of Safety and Risk Assessment

  4. Jun 9

    Workplace Health Trends You Can't Ignore

    In this episode of Healthy@Work, Catherine discusses emerging workplace health trends, including the impact of artificial intelligence, generational differences, climate emergencies, social isolation, precariousness, and the erosion of trust in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for workplaces to adapt and address these trends to support the well-being of employees. Takeaways Adaptation to emerging workplace health trends is crucial for supporting employee wellbeing.Workplaces need to address the impact of artificial intelligence, generational differences, climate emergencies, social isolation, precariousness, and the erosion of trust on employee health and well-being. Chapters 00:00 Reflections on Emerging Workplace Health Trends05:12 Generational Differences in the Workplace11:34 Erosion of Trust in the Workplace

  5. Jun 3

    7 Forms of Rest Every Workplace Needs

    The episode discusses the importance of rest in maintaining a healthy working life. It explores different forms of rest, including physical, mental, sensory, emotional, social, creative, and spiritual rest, emphasizing the significance of incorporating these forms of rest into daily work routines. Takeaways Rest is essential for replenishmentDifferent forms of rest are important for a healthy working life Chapters 00:00 Spiritual Rest

  6. May 27

    Menopause and Your Workplace Mental Health

    Join me this week for a powerful conversation with Menopause and Nervous System Specialist, Sharon Pendlington. We delve into the impact of menopause on mental health and well-being, as well as the importance of self-support, advocacy, and employer support in the workplace. We also explore the role of mindfulness and nervous system regulation as supportive strategies for navigating the mental health impacts of the menopausal transition. Want to know your Perimenopause Archetype and start feeling better today? Take the 3-minute Perimenopause Archetype Quiz Where to find Sharon Pendlington: • Website: https://www.sharonpendlington.com/ •Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonpendlington • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-pendlington/ • Book your complimentary Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/sharonbookings/clarity-call-with-sharon?month=2026-03 Sharon also shared an important resources in our episode, which you can find here: Menopause Works Here Playbook for Employers: https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/menopause-inclusive-workplace/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction08:06 Self-Support and Advocacy15:21 Mindfulness and Nervous System Regulation22:06 Employer Support and Workplace Accommodations

  7. May 19

    Anxiety Relief for the Workplace

    This episode explores the experience of anxiety in the workplace and offers practical strategies for managing and addressing it. It delves into the somatic nature of anxiety and the impact it has on individuals in various contexts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of compassionate self-acceptance, nervous system regulation through breath and movement, and untangling the root causes of anxiety.

  8. May 12

    Understanding Fawning Response: Breaking Cycles of Pleasing and Appeasing at Work

    This conversation explores the experience of fawning response as a nervous system activation and delves into the workplace behaviors associated with it. Additionally, Catherine offers ideas for rebuilding the relationship with oneself, such as noticing needs, self-validation journaling, taking up space at work, and getting to know one's nervous system. Takeaways Fawning response as a nervous system activationBehaviours associated with fawning responseIdeas to begin one's healing journey

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Healthy @ Work empowers listeners with practices, tools and conversations that support workplace thriving. If you're burnt out, exhausted or struggling to manage the demands of work and life, tune in here for strategies to reclaim your personal power and energy. Hosted by Catherine Wilcox, a Workplace Mental Health Specialist with over 20 years of experience leading, facilitating, and providing supportive services in workplaces across Canada.

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  • Creator
    Catherine Wilcox
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Catherine Wilcox