Beyond the Checkbox
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 workplace with some of the world’s top business leaders, executives, and technologists that are leading exemplary initiatives.
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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
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
A leading researcher explores how cognitive behavioral therapy helps anxiety and depression. Learn the science behind CBT techniques and the role of AI therapy. --- Can changing the way we think actually change the way we feel? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been transforming mental health treatment for decades
Burnout Is a Spectrum—Why Do We Treat It Like a Switch? | #66 ft. Dr. Mary Preisman
Burnout isn’t all or nothing. Dr. Mary Preisman sheds light on the signs, how to prevent burnout, and work-life balance strategies that work. Dr. Mary Preisman, a psychiatrist focused on mental health and resilience in high-stress professions, uncovers what’s really driving burnout today and how we can move beyond ban
Hormones and Mental Health: Women’s Wellbeing Through Life | #65 ft. Dr. Ariel Dalfen
Dr. Ariel Dalfen, women’s psychiatrist, explores hormones and mental health from pregnancy to menopause. Uncover the stigma, workplace challenges, and barriers women face. -- In this episode of Beyond the Checkbox: Mind Masters, Dr. Ryan Todd sits down with Dr. Ariel Dalfen, a leading psychiatrist in perinatal and peri
Discover how Indigenous identity, culture, and traditional healing shape mental health. Gain insights on resilience and leadership that benefit everyone. 👉 Connect for the latest insights directly in your feed: headversity on LinkedIn