Centring Black Voices in Mental Health Care | Shanique Victoria Edwards

Bonus Episode: The Future of Healthcare and Technology | A Live Panel Discussion

SURPRISE! In this special bonus episode recorded live at the 2nd Annual Canada Health Heroes Awards, Dr. Nik Whyte hosts an expert panel on the future of healthcare. We are joined by Dr. Sean Wharton, Dr. Noah Crampton, Sharon Auma-Ebnyat, Stacy Ann Berry, and Douglas Carter to discuss the rise of AI scribes, the dangers of medical device hacking, and the fight to eliminate bias from health algorithms. This is a must-listen on the intersection of technology and health equity. Connect with BHPN: Website: https://bhpn.ca/  [https://bhpn.ca/ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/ [https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ ] Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared [: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared] Visit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers [bhpn.ca/membership-tiers ]to become a member of BHPN today! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Motion is Lotion: Healing Bodies and Building Businesses | Carl Carter

"Motion is lotion." In this episode, we are joined by Carl Carter, RMT and owner of Apex Health & Fitness. With 20 years of experience, Carl discusses how he fused massage therapy with personal training to create better patient outcomes. We dive deep into the business side of healthcare, discussing the transition from solo practitioner to clinic owner, the secrets of client retention, and why mentorship is vital for the next generation of therapists. To learn more about Carl's business, visit his website: https://www.apexhealthandfitness.ca/ [https://www.apexhealthandfitness.ca/] Connect with BHPN: Website: https://bhpn.ca/  [https://bhpn.ca/ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/ [https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ ] Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared [https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Holding Space & Breaking Cycles in Racialized Communities | Amma Gyamfowa

"Mental health is not a blank slate." In this episode, Registered Social Worker Amma Gyamfowa joins us to dismantle the "Strong Black Woman/Man" trope and explore why we need culturally responsive therapy. We discuss the erasure of Black experiences in social work curriculum, how to identify "core beliefs" shaped by racial trauma, and Amma's journey from the public sector to building a thriving, Afrocentric private practice. To learn more about Amma, visit her website: https://www.womanisthealing.com/ [https://www.womanisthealing.com/] Connect with BHPN: Website: https://bhpn.ca/  [https://bhpn.ca/ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/ [https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ ] Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared [https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared] Visit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers [https://bhpn.ca/membership-tiers/] to become a member of BHPN today! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Coaching, Therapy, and The Power of Focus | Andrew Guy

What does it mean to "win where you are"? Author, speaker, and psychotherapist Andrew Guy joins us for a profound masterclass in mindset. We discuss how to navigate micro-aggressions like the "you sound articulate" comment , the true definition of coaching , and his powerful life philosophy: "it is the living that validates the gift of life". This is an episode you'll be thinking about all week. To learn more about Andrew, visit his website: https://www.andrewguyspeaks.com/ [https://www.andrewguyspeaks.com/] Connect with BHPN: Website: https://bhpn.ca/  [https://bhpn.ca/ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/ [https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/  [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ ] Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared [https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared] Visit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers [https://bhpn.ca/membership-tiers/] to become a member of BHPN today! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Centring Black Voices in Mental Health Care | Shanique Victoria Edwards

What happens when your life plan fails? For psychotherapist Shanique Victoria Edwards, the "devastation" of not getting into medical school led her to the "beautiful territory" of mental healthcare. In this episode, Shanique shares her powerful, non-linear career journey and gets real about the systemic barriers—from $300 insurance caps to coverage gaps—that prevent our communities from getting the help they deserve. This is a must-listen on resilience and health equity. To learn more about Shanique, visit her website at: https://www.shaniquevictoria.com/ [https://www.shaniquevictoria.com/] Connect with BHPN: * Website: https://bhpn.ca/ [https://bhpn.ca/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/ [https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/] * Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared [https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared] Visit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers [https://bhpn.ca/membership-tiers] to become a member of BHPN today! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.