Welcome to OnTopic by Empathia, a podcast dedicated to overcoming challenges in times of uncertainty. We’ll be talking to industry experts from a wide variety of fields to explore the issues of the day and steps individuals and organizations can take to become more resilient.
Whether it is delivering a high-value employee assistance program or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, Empathia brings competence, compassion and commitment to those who need it most.
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In this 5-minute clip from episodes 58 and 59 of OnTopic with Empathia, motivational speaker & mental health advocate Kody Green digs into the challenges of living with schizophrenia (along with the triumphs that come with being yourself) and learning to laugh when times are truly challenging. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or…
Laughter isn’t just a reaction – it’s a resource; one that can go a long way, especially when life feels heavy. And the best part is, we can choose it. Just ask Kody Green – known online as the Schizophrenic Hippie, Kody’s amassed over a million followers on TikTok and Instagram by sharing his story…
It’s a phrase we’ve all heard before – “Laughter is the best medicine” – but how does one go about finding the humor when tragedy strikes? Kody Green might have the answer – having been diagnosed with undifferentiated schizophrenia at 21, Kody’s built a platform on apps like TikTok and YouTube by sharing his experiences…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 56 and 57 of OnTopic with Empathia, Meghan Becker, CARE Team Director at Baylor University, explores anxieties experienced by students on college campuses and their root causes. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Getting a college degree has always been difficult, but in the age of COVID, smart-phones, and bubble-wrap parenting, some might say it’s harder now than ever before. Just take it from Meghan Becker – she’s the Director of Student Care and Well-Being at Baylor University, where she heads up the Care Team, Baylor’s unique departmental…
It can’t be easy to go to school nowadays. Just take it from Meghan Becker – she’s the Director of Student Care and Well-Being at Baylor University where she heads up the Care Team, Baylor’s unique departmental solution to providing mental health resources to over 20,000 college students across it’s in-person and virtual campuses. To…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 54 and 55 of OnTopic with Empathia, Tom Farley, brother of famous Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley, discusses addiction and grieving the loss of someone in the public spotlight. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
The path to recovery isn’t always obvious and straightforward, and finding the right resources for your situation can be difficult when you’re already at your lowest. Returning is our guest, Tom Farley, who works with Recovery.com, a website dedicated to finding treatment and guiding those in need – be it Mental Health issues, Addiction, or…
Losing a loved one to addiction is tragic and often leaves a family in shambles. Some develop or lean on poor coping mechanisms, others self reflect and attempt to improve themselves. Just take it from Tom Farley – brother of famous Saturday Night Live alum Chris Farley, Tom knows all too well about the pains…
