Silent Superheroes - Talking About Mental Health At Work

James Pratt
  • 4.8 (29)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
Silent Superheroes - Talking About Mental Health At Work

Silent Superheroes are the workers showing up every day secretly managing a mental illness. The Silent Superheroes podcast tells their story through frank and open conversations about their mental illness, how it shows up in their work and the planning, strength and courage it takes to be part of the workforce. The Silent Superheroes podcast is for managers, leaders, Human Resources professionals, mental health professionals, family members and anyone else who wants to learn more about mental health in the workplace. And of course for the Silent Superheroes, you aren’t alone. Visit us at https://silentsuperheroes.com or https://facebook.com/silentsuperheroes.

  1. 10/26/2020

    #35 It’s Time To Talk About Suicide

    Olga is a Technical Program Manager at Expedia. She is originally from Venezuela and now lives in Montreal.  Olga is also an active YouTuber with her channel Cronopio.  Growing up in a Latino community with an alcoholic father and a stoic mother, Olga learned that you don’t complain and you don’t talk about your feelings.  … Continue reading "#35 It’s Time To Talk About Suicide" The post #35 It’s Time To Talk About Suicide appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    44 min

  2. 10/13/2020

    #34 Making Rap Music As Therapy

    Dillon and Wesley are a rap duet who perform under the names Weslex and MySYN. Wesley and Dillon took different paths through life.  Whereas Dillon was the broody kid a little withdrawn from others, writing poetry and coming from a broken home.  Wesley was the sociable, happy kid making everybody laugh. Despite different paths, their … Continue reading "#34 Making Rap Music As Therapy" The post #34 Making Rap Music As Therapy appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    44 min

  3. 09/29/2020

    #33 When Learning Disabilities Become A Superpower – Anne’s Story

    In college, choosing a major was challenging for Anne. Her challenge wasn’t because she was a feckless student unable to pick something and stick to it.  It was because her undiagnosed learning disabilities made learning new subjects difficult. Textbooks were a constant battle for Anne while going through school and college.  After a college therapist … Continue reading "#33 When Learning Disabilities Become A Superpower – Anne’s Story" The post #33 When Learning Disabilities Become A Superpower – Anne’s Story appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    40 min

  4. 09/16/2020

    #32 On Being Bipolar 1 With Stephen Hays

    Stephen is the Founder and Managing Partner of “What If Ventures”. He is also the host of the Stigma podcast. Stephen has left a trail of destruction in his life due to undiagnosed bipolar 1. Three country clubs threw him out for being disruptive. He paid gambling debts by cashing in pensions and was unfaithful … Continue reading "#32 On Being Bipolar 1 With Stephen Hays" The post #32 On Being Bipolar 1 With Stephen Hays appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    51 min

  5. 08/24/2020

    #31 Why am I bipolar?

    Carrie started her career as a pastry chef in the United Kingdom.  30 years later, she’s a leader in the Ketogenic diet scene and the author of 5 popular Keto cookbooks including books on crock pot meals, soup and ice cream.  In between pastries and keto, Carrie spent twenty years working the grind of corporate … Continue reading "#31 Why am I bipolar?" The post #31 Why am I bipolar? appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    50 min

  6. 07/27/2020

    #30 Just Talk About It – Managing Anxiety and Depression

    David is a former radio personality from Malta who is managing anxiety and depression. As an infant, David’s mother took him from Malta to Australia to start a new life. Unfortunately alcoholism and abuse followed them. After a difficult childhood David returned to Malta, the place of his birth, at 19 looking to start a … Continue reading "#30 Just Talk About It – Managing Anxiety and Depression" The post #30 Just Talk About It – Managing Anxiety and Depression appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    56 min

  7. 07/14/2020

    #29 Can You Climb The Ladder with Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

    Ruth is a successful businesswoman who lived, undiagnosed, with panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder for 20 years. One day, after a run-of-the-mill setback work, she found herself in her bath, contemplating suicide.  The next day, Ruth wondered who the woman was with dead eyes looking back at her. She had to go one more … Continue reading "#29 Can You Climb The Ladder with Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder?" The post #29 Can You Climb The Ladder with Panic Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder? appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    53 min

  8. 06/29/2020

    #28 Who am I beyond my illness? Rachel’s journey with anorexia

    It’s a question that many people with chronic illnesses must face. Answering that question pulled Rachel back to living her life after four years of hospitalization. As a young teenager, she struggled to find her own identity and place in the world. It was that struggle that lead to her to her pre-anorexia and later … Continue reading "#28 Who am I beyond my illness? Rachel’s journey with anorexia" The post #28 Who am I beyond my illness? Rachel’s journey with anorexia appeared first on Silent Superheroes | Mental Health Podcast.

    55 min
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Silent Superheroes are the workers showing up every day secretly managing a mental illness. The Silent Superheroes podcast tells their story through frank and open conversations about their mental illness, how it shows up in their work and the planning, strength and courage it takes to be part of the workforce. The Silent Superheroes podcast is for managers, leaders, Human Resources professionals, mental health professionals, family members and anyone else who wants to learn more about mental health in the workplace. And of course for the Silent Superheroes, you aren’t alone. Visit us at https://silentsuperheroes.com or https://facebook.com/silentsuperheroes.

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