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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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…
In this 5-minute clip from episodes 52 and 53 of OnTopic with Empathia, Chris McCloud, co-founder of Pendulum PR, draws on his experience in public relations to discuss developing a plan for communicating during a crisis and common pitfalls to avoid. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.
Addressing a crisis as a company is a complicated and challenging task, that’s why Chris McCloud is back with us to share the importance of preparing for such an event. Chris draws on his experience in public relations to share vital tips on how to keep consistent messaging and avoid common pitfalls when managing bad…
Everybody has to present themselves appropriately in order to succeed, but in the modern age it’s increasingly difficult to. Pendulum PR Co-Founder Chris McCloud is here to tell us how everyone can benefit from good Public Relations strategies and the importance of having a brand. Whether it’s delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support,…
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…
Serving the public can often take a toll on police officers and other first responders’ mental stability. Thankfully there are many programs and resources available to help with the burden, that is, if they choose to participate. Many don’t feel comfortable doing so and Police Captain Adam Meyers is here to explain why. Join us…
