myHSA Beyond the Plan Podcast

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Beyond the Plan is a podcast by myHSA that brings you inside the world of modern benefits, from behind-the-scenes with our team and culture to trends reshaping the industry. Whether you’re an advisor or business owner looking for strategic insights, marketing and social media tips, or just a fresh perspective on what employees really want, this is your space. We’re here to make benefits better: and to make you look good doing it.

  1. Sep 9

    Why Inclusive Spaces Matter: Every Body STRONGER

    Could a solid benefits plan change your relationship with fitness?   In our latest episode of Beyond the Plan, Danielle is joined by Geoff Starling, founder of Every Body STRONGER, a hyper inclusive fitness space in Calgary, for a candid conversation about building intentionally inclusive spaces, the barriers that keep so many people out of traditional gyms, and his own health journey.   They dig into why fitness coverage can become a gap in employee benefits, how HSAs and WSAs let employees find movement that works for them, and what it means to create a space where people genuinely feel like they belong.  If you're an advisor, employer, or benefits professional rethinking what inclusive wellness support looks like, this one's for you.  Learn more about Every Body STRONGER: https://everybodystronger.com/  Learn more about myHSA: https://www.getmyhsa.com

  2. Jul 21

    Longevity Health Leader: Your Employees’ Wellbeing is Everything

    Healthcare is shifting from reactive to proactive, and employers are being asked to keep up.  In our latest episode of Beyond the Plan, Danielle is joined by Sherri Look Yan, Chief Operating Officer at Medcan, for a conversation about early detection, personalized care, and what it means to invest in employee health. They explore what goes into Medcan's annual health assessment and how executive health benefits can be used as a retention tool. They also touch on the rising demand for weight management programs and how HSAs give employees more control over their own care journey.   If you're an advisor, employer, or benefits professional ready to learn more about proactive health when it comes to a benefits plan, this one's for you.  Learn more about Medcan: https://medcan.com/   Learn more about myHSA: www.getmyhsa.com  myHSA members receive preferred rates on Medcan services. Learn more here: https://medcan.com/myhsa/

  3. Jun 23

    Making the Juice Worth the Squeeze: The Case for HSAs

    What does it actually take to build a book of business around health spending accounts? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Jen Kirby, co-founder of Vital Partners and a myHSA advisor since the very beginning, to make the case for why HSAs in a benefit plan.  They dig into how spending accounts are filling gaps that traditional insurance can't touch: hip surgeries abroad, surrogacy expenses, end-of-life pet care, GLP-1 medications, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.   If you're an advisor or employer wondering what a spending account can really do when someone takes the time to use it right, this one's for you.   Get connected with Jennifer Kirby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferkirbyvp/   Learn more about myHSA: www.getmyhsa.com

  4. May 27

    Moving the Needle on Women’s Health: from Awareness to Plan Design

    Women's health has been top of mind over the last few years, but it’s more than a passing fad. In our latest episode of Beyond the Plan, Danielle is joined by Jennifer De Moura, Benefits Consultant at People Corporation and creator of the Women's Health Lifecycle Diagnostic, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a benefits plan that works for the modern workforce. They explore why so many employers have good intentions but structurally outdated plans, and what to do about it. We'll also go through a real case study where Jennifer helped a nonprofit close their women's health gaps, keep their benefits budget the same, and ultimately support an employee through a successful fertility journey. If you're an advisor, employer, or benefits professional ready to learn more about women's health when it comes to a benefits plan, this one's for you. Get connected with Jennifer De Moura:   / jennifer-de-moura-a3483582   Learn more about myHSA: www.getmyhsa.com

  5. Mar 23

    Adult ADHD in the Workplace

    ADHD diagnoses in adult women are rising fast, and chances are, someone on your team is seeking answers. In this episode of Beyond the Plan, Danielle is joined by Dr. Malika Hudani, Family Physician and Medical Director at JW Health, and Meriya Dyble, Culture Architect with LeadrBuilt, for a raw and honest conversation about adult ADHD in the workplace. We dive into how it presents, why so many go undiagnosed for decades (particularly in women), and what it means for the modern workplace. Whether you're navigating your own questions, supporting employees, or building benefits programs that meet people where they are, this conversation will leave you thinking differently. Learn more about JW Health: www.jwhealth.ca Learn more about LeadrBuilt: www.leadrbuilt.com   Learn more about myHSA: www.getmyhsa.com

  6. Mar 9

    1.5 Million Canadian Kids Don’t Have a Doctor: Here’s the App Changing That

    What happens when 1.5 million Canadian kids have no familydoctor and the emergency room is the only option? In this episode, Danielle sits down with Adam Saperia, CEOat KixCare — Canada's 24/7 virtual care platform built for kids and teens, from newborns to age 18. Adam breaks down the gaps in pediatric healthcare in Canada, how KixCare resolves 92% of cases without a single ER visit, and why working moms are disproportionately carrying the weight of a system that wasn't built for them. They also get into the parts of children's health that many benefits plans miss: mental health care, neurodivergence assessments, eating disorder support, and early intervention, plus why getting this right isn't just good for families, it's good for business. If you're an advisor, HR leader, or benefits decision-maker, this one will change how you think about family-focused benefits. Learn more about KixCare: https://kixcare.com/ Learn more about myHSA: https://www.getmyhsa.com/

  7. Feb 23

    Why Estate Planning Is the Missing Employee Benefit

    In this episode of myHSA Beyond the Plan, Danielle Constantine speaks with Daniel Goldgut, Co-Founder & CEO of Epilogue, about why estate planning is emerging as an important employee benefit. With 65% of Canadians lacking an up-to-date will, the opportunity for employers, advisors, and HR leaders is clear. If you’re designing modern, competitive benefits programs, this episode outlines the practical case for adding estate planning to the conversation.

  8. Feb 4

    Fertility in Canada: What’s Broken and What Can Change

    Infertility affects 1 in 6 people, yet it’s still one of the most misunderstood, stigmatized, and quietly endured journeys. In this episode of Beyond the Plan, Danielle Constantine sits down with Jessica Chalk, Founder & CEO of myStoria, and Carly Malo, Head of Concierge for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what fertility care really looks like in Canada. Together, they unpack: Why so many people don’t realize something is “wrong” until years into their journeyHow self-advocacy can change outcomes, and why patients are forced to become expertsThe emotional toll of infertility, pregnancy loss, and disenfranchised griefWhy fertility isn't just a women’s issue, and how men are often left without supportWhat employers get wrong (and right) about fertility benefits, spending accounts, and retention This episode goes deep on the realities of navigating a fragmented healthcare system, the power of education and tracking, and how platforms like myStoria are helping patients reclaim agency in one of the most vulnerable chapters of their lives. If you’re navigating fertility challenges, supporting a partner, managing benefits, or rethinking how workplaces show up for employees as humans this conversation is for you. Learn more about myStoria: https://www.mystoria.com/ Learn more about myHSA: https://www.getmyhsa.com/ Content note: candid discussions of infertility, miscarriage, reproductive health, and pregnancy loss.

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Beyond the Plan is a podcast by myHSA that brings you inside the world of modern benefits, from behind-the-scenes with our team and culture to trends reshaping the industry. Whether you’re an advisor or business owner looking for strategic insights, marketing and social media tips, or just a fresh perspective on what employees really want, this is your space. We’re here to make benefits better: and to make you look good doing it.

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