Episode 63: How Your Phone & Social Media Are Tricking You with Heather Dreske, Part 2

Social media companies have all but perfected the art of the infinite scroll. On average, every time you pick up your phone, you’ll end up spending upwards of 20 minutes mindlessly sacrificing your time – and any sense of accomplishment – with just a single tap. Naturopathic doctor Heather Dreske returns to the podcast to…

Episode 62: How Your Phone & Social Media Are Tricking You with Heather Dreske, Part 1

A recent Harvard study found that 73% of Americans experience loneliness. What’s got everybody down? This episode digs into the number one source of loneliness, anxiety and depression in America – technology. In this episode, naturopathic doctor Heather Dreske sheds light on the five vulnerabilities every major tech company leverages to keep you scrolling and…

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Quick Bites Episode 50-51: Stopping the Stigma with Adam Meyers

First responders are at a much higher risk of experiencing trauma, but less likely to reach out for mental health support. In this 5-minute clip from episodes 50 and 51 of OnTopic with Empathia Police Officer Adam Meyers, founder of Stop The Threat – Stop The Stigma, discusses law enforcement and public safety professionals’ mental…

senior woman and daughter listening music with headphone in backyard

Episode 40: Music and Hospice with Rory Bolton, Part Two

Hospice can be scary for many families, but it’s also a time for deep connections and emotional healing. In this episode, Rory Bolton continues sharing his experiences as an end of life music therapist and shows us what a powerful emotional force music can be. Every patient is unique in their journey, and it takes…

Quick Bites Episode 39-40 - Music and Hospice

Quick Bites Episode 39-40: Music and Hospice with Rory Bolton

Podcast content overview: Rory Bolton discusses the wisdom he has learned through working as a music therapist in hospice care and how music can help bridge emotional disconnect with loved ones during this time. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.