The Caring Support Podcast

Organizational Leadership in Healthcare - A Conversation with Healthcare Leader & Ms. Canada Finalist, Sandra Mutilva

Today is an exciting day on the Caring Support Podcast because we have healthcare leader, midwife, scholar-practitioner, entrepreneur, consultant, expert witness, researcher and educator and Ms. Canada 2023 Finalist, Sandra Mutilva with us!
Join us as we talk to Sandra about her amazing career and what led her to where she is.
 
Season 2, Episode 23
 
About Sandra Mutilva:
Sandra is a healthcare leader, midwife, scholar-practitioner, entrepreneur, consultant, expert witness, researcher and educator. She advocates for women in leadership and is a trusted advisor in tackling the obstacles that diverse women must develop in executive leadership positions globally, the barriers to entrepreneurship in complex environments, and technology and innovation in health care.
When Sandra is not helping develop an enterprise, consulting or being a scholar, she practices martial arts, circuit training, yoga and running. She is an amateur astronomer and sommelier.

Overcoming PTSD and Finding Resilience: A Conversation with Emily Zufelt from What’s Your Twenty

In this edition, we have the privilege of chatting with the incredible Emily Zufelt, the strong and spirited individual behind the powerful project "What's Your Twenty." We delve into a topic that affects millions worldwide but often goes unnoticed: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
 
Season 2, Episode 22
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Emily Zufelt, creator and host of the global mental health podcast, "What's Your Twenty?" is a passionate advocate who has dedicated her career to making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey began with a role at a rape crisis centre in the Public Education sector, where she discovered the power of spoken words to educate and inspire authentic change. During her time at the centre, Emily gained valuable insights into the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, and developed a deep commitment to promoting healing and resilience.
Building on this experience, Emily went on to join a police service, where she served as both a uniformed member and a civilian 911 emergency police dispatcher for over twenty years. Her voice became a familiar presence over the radio, as she worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of the public and the officers in her care.
Today, with the podcast and as a Certified Trauma & Resiliency Life Coach, Emily has shifted her focus to mental health advocacy, drawing on her extensive knowledge of trauma and its effects to raise awareness about PTSI/PTSD and the importance of post-traumatic growth. Through her work, she seeks to empower individuals who have experienced trauma, and to promote a greater understanding of the challenges they face.
Emily's voice remains a powerful force for change with her passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to making a difference as she continues to use her platform to educate, inspire, and promote healing in all those she encounters. 

A Day in The Life of a Chiropractor - A Conversation with Dr. Dan Wilhelmus

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a chiropractor, healing and restoring balance to the human body? Join us as we go through a day in the life of a chiropractor, uncovering the fascinating moments, challenges, and triumphs they encounter in their noble pursuit of well-being. From the crackling adjustments to the compassionate patient interactions, get ready to gain an insider's perspective on this vital profession that aims to unlock the body's innate healing potential.
 
Season 2, Episode 21

Managing a Retirement Residence: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work - A Conversation with Miri Hadas Koller

We had the privilege of sitting down with the esteemed Miri Hadas Koller, an industry expert who understands the ins and outs of creating a harmonious and fulfilling environment for retirees. Whether you're an aspiring retirement residence manager, a dedicated team member, or simply curious about the dynamics of these thriving communities, this conversation with Miri Hadas Koller promises to be a captivating journey. So, let's delve into the world of retirement residence management and explore how teamwork makes the dream work.
 
Season 2, Episode 20
 
About Miri Hadas Koller
Miri has devoted half of her over 30 years career to the seniors housing sector. She currently leads ClearPath Senior Living, a management and consulting company which supports owners and developers of retirement residences.
Prior to that, as the President of Greenwood Retirement Communities, she helped build the company to a portfolio of 8 homes and a team of close to 500 employees.  
Miri has a passion for people and a strong faith in their good intentions and enjoys helping people achieve their goals. She loves discussing leadership and teamwork, and ways to do those right. 
Miri has been living in Toronto with her family since immigrating to Canada in 2005.
 

Stepping into Wellness: Celebrating National Reflexology Day with the Experts

Today is a really special day. It’s the first National Reflexology Day here in Canada. National Reflexology Day was started by the Reflexology Association of Canada to raise awareness around the benefits and accessibility of Reflexology in Canada. This special day will be held every year on the last Tuesday of May. We are extremely lucky to be joined by four members of the Reflexology Association of Canada to talk about this amazing career and effective, non-invasive, holistic, natural therapy in Canada. Joining us today are Laura Marrast (Director of Operations, Reflexology Association of Canada), Nicole Greaves (RCRT, Owner of Healthcare Solutions), Lise Musso (RAC Student Member) and Ines Hardtke (Professional Development Manager, Reflexology Association of Canada).
 
Season 2, Episode 19

2020 Year of The Nurse - A Conversation with Robyn Roots

With us today on the Caring Support Podcast is a nurse by day, film producer by night, author, music producer, renal strategist, and life coach, Robyn Roots! Come along with us to hear all about her song and documentary "2020 Year of The Nurse" and what motivated her to take on this very important project during the height of COVID-19.
 
Season 2, Episode 18
 
About Robyn Roots
Robyn Roots, Movie Producer, Music Producer, Kidney Coach, Renal Strategist, Menopause Expert, Consultant, Author, Public Speaker, and Influencer, has been a Nurse for over 33 years specializing in dialysis. She is also CEO of Klosa Productions LLC & Kidney Keeper LLC & Menopause Bosses.
Robyn has been a present voice in the renal Community in training over 5,000 patients, families, dialysis nurses, physicians, church congregations about renal disease and serving on expert panels during her journey as a Kidney health coach.
Robyn has produced 13 award-winning projects, some on Amazon, Tubi and other platforms.
In celebration of Nurse’s Appreciation Week, Robyn Roots wrote and directed her award-winning documentary, 2020 Year of the Nurse, during the Covid-19 pandemic. This project focused on people of colour in the medical profession sharing their experience during Covid-19 and the impact of racism in the field. Mrs. Robyn Roots has been interviewed on over 35 platforms speaking about her journey from nursing to film. Mrs. Roots believes in using media to have courageous, straightforward conversations that are necessary today.  She also wrote a song, 2020 Year of the Nurse to honour nurses and people affected by Covid. The song has been awarded and nominated for best song at film festivals. She also wrote a book, 2020 Year of the Nurse: Our love affair with Nursing which shared their love of nursing and the challenges they face.
 

Beyond the Uniform: Celebrating Paramedics and their Life-Saving Work

This week is National Paramedic Services Week here in Canada and we are feeling really lucky to be joined by four awesome paramedics from the Paramedic Association of Canada. We are very excited to learn all about becoming a paramedic and to hear about the struggles facing paramedics right now. Come along with us as we talk to Derek Cassista, Melanie Stephens, Steven Leu and Ashley Chasse, paramedics from across Canada!
 
Season 2, Episode 17

How Recognizing Your Employees Can Lead to a Better Workplace and Higher Employee Retention with Sarah McVanel

In the second part of our interview with Sarah McVanel from Greatness Magnified, we talk about how organizations can use recognition to create a better workplace for their employees and in turn, have a higher employee retention rate. If you missed the first part of our interview with Sarah, don’t forget to check that out where ever you listen to podcasts, you won’t want to miss it!
 
Season 2, Episode 16

Thinking Forward: Empowering and Uplifting Nurses in 2023 with Dionne Sinclair, Sara Fung, and Mildred Ababio

It’s Nurses Week this week and the Caring Support Podcast got the chance to have a conversation with three amazing nurses who are using their abilities to empower and uplift nurses. We are joined this week by Dionne Sinclair, Mildred Ababio and Sara Fung to talk about how the last year has gone, their hopes for the profession going into 2023 and about nurses with side hustles.
 
Season 2, Episode 15

Have You Been Frogged Lately? A Conversation with Sarah McVanel from Greatness Magnified

This week, the Caring Support Podcast was very lucky to have a very special guest on our podcast. She is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. With over 25 years of experience training, coaching, and leading teams, join us as we learn more about how recognition could change your workplace environment with Sarah McVanel from Greatness Magnified!
 
Season 2, Episode 14
 
About Sarah McVanel
Sarah is a recognition expert, professional speaker, coach, author, recovering perfectionist, and movement maker. She created F.R.O.G. Forever Recognize Others’ GreatnessTM to invigorate companies so they can see their people as exceptional and, together, create a scrumptious, thriving culture where everyone belongs.
Sarah has 25+ years of experience training, coaching, and leading teams. From her senior leadership role, she founded her boutique firm Greatness Magnified. Proclaimed as the “Frog Lady,” she can be found freaking out perfect strangers (in a good way) by handing out squishy frogs and asking them, “Have you been frogged lately?” and then acknowledging their greatness.
She’s a Certified Senior Organizational Development Professional (CSODP), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL). She is one of 700 Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP) worldwide. She has a BA in Psychology, MSc in Family Relations, and Diplomas in Human Resources and Healthcare Administration.
You can catch her kayaking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter with her husband, or cooking a feast (while listening to an audiobook on double speed). She’s a die-hard carb-ivour, amateur hip-hopper, and TikTok embarrasser to her two kids.