Beyond the Checkbox is a workplace podcast hosted by Dr. Ryan Todd, a clinical psychiatrist, award-winning filmmaker, and founder/CEO of mental health tech startup, headversity. The goal of the show is to help listeners future-proof their organizations through stories of innovation and progressive leadership that champion mental health at work, where they’ve gone above and beyond checking the box. This is accomplished through Dr. Todd diving into hard-hitting topics of mental wellbeing in the…
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Ho ho ho! We're feeling festive before the holiday break, but this conversation is serious. HR leader Kin Choi shares hard-earned lessons on leading through constant change, adaptability, mental health, and systems-level thinking in today's workplace. Watch this episode to find out: Why resisting change creates more risk than stability How leaders can build a healthier mindset around uncertainty…
Practical strategies for employee engagement across a distributed workforce in decentralized teams. Host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Stephen Fletcher, CHRO of Canada Cartage, to explore what it really takes to keep people engaged, supported, and psychologically safe in one of the most decentralized and traditional industries: transportation. Watch this episode to find out: Why meaningful work and…
Healthcare HR meets workplace mental health: Tammy Sergie shares prevention, engagement, and cross-generation tactics leaders can use now. Host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Tammy Sergie (Chief Human Resources Officer at EHN Canada) to unpack workplace mental health in a complex healthcare landscape—burnout, engagement, and leading four generations at once. Watch this episode to find out: Why “do…
Unpacking psychological safety standards, leadership accountability, and building resilient, inclusive workplaces. Megan Hunter, Senior Advisor for Psychological Health and Safety at ATCO, sits down with Dr. Ryan Todd to explore how organizations can bring complex safety standards to life. With two decades of leadership in workplace wellness and as a certified national trainer, Megan shares how…
Thriving workplaces aren’t built by accident. They’re designed—with empathy, strategy, and a little help from AI. Alysha M. Campbell breaks down what HR leaders must do now to create culture that actually works. --- What does it take to create a workplace where people actually want to show up? Guest host Jason Gotwalt sits down with culture strategist and founder of Culture Shift HR, Alysha M.…
Award-winning exec coach, Melody Wilding, shares how to manage your boss, plus how high performers can improve communication to better navigate work dynamics. --- What does it really take to communicate with confidence when you're not the one in charge? In this episode, guest host Jason Gotwalt sits down with Melody Wilding, executive coach and author, to unpack the underestimated skill of…
A raw, funny take on illness, identity, and death. Jeremie Saunders shares how humor reshapes the patient experience and breaks stigma in healthcare. --- What does it mean to really see the person behind the diagnosis? Host Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Sickboy podcast producer Jeremie Saunders for a raw and deeply human conversation about illness, identity, and the power of humor. Watch this…
Explore how mental health AI supports personalized therapy, eases clinician burnout, and enhances care through human-centered, ethical technology. --- Can artificial intelligence (AI) make therapy more human? This episode with Tanuj Sharma, CEO of Kana Health, explores how mental health AI is reshaping care. Far from replacing therapists, this new generation of human-centered AI tools is helping…
Discover Dr. Selhub’s six resilience factors and why modern workplaces must build a culture of care, not just react to burnout. --- Resilience isn’t a trait you’re born with—it’s a skill you build over time. In this episode, Dr. Eva Selhub, physician and resilience expert, shares her six pillars of resilience and why it’s time to reframe how we think about burnout and workplace wellbeing. Watch…
Explore how modern life fuels chronic insomnia and why experts recommend CBT for insomnia, sleep restriction, and light therapy to restore restful sleep. --- Struggling to fall or stay asleep? You’re not alone. Chronic insomnia is on the rise, and the effects go far beyond tired mornings. Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Payman Hajiazimd, a psychiatrist specializing in sleep and mental health, to…
