OnTopic with Empathia

Conversations with Experts on Subjects That Matter

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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Quick Bites Episode 43: Movement and Mental Health with Linda Spaulding

In this 5-minute clip from episode 43 of OnTopic with Empathia, fitness and wellness expert Linda Spaulding dives into the value of exercise when it comes to mental wellbeing. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.

Quick Bites Episode 41-42: Financial Health with Shellye Carpenter

In this 5-minute clip from episodes 41 and 42 of OnTopic with Empathia, personal finance expert Shellye Carpenter shares tips and methods to staying financially healthy and developing a good foundation for mental and physical well-being. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.

Episode 42: Financial Health with Shellye Carpenter, Part Two

Checking credit scores, looking for discounts, and budgeting can be a lot to process, but you’re not alone. Shellye Carpenter returns to share more of her personal finance tips to help build toward your goals. Try different techniques and find what works best for you, but whatever you choose, stay consistent! Whether it’s delivering a…

Episode 41: Financial Health with Shellye Carpenter, Part One

Mental health, and even physical health issues can often start as a financial problem. This week we tackle the issue at its source and learn to be preventative and more communicative about our finances. Listen as personal finance expert Shellye Carpenter shares her tips and methods to staying financially healthy, so that we have a…

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 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.

Quick Bites Episode 37-38: Empathy in Communication with Deborah Needham

Podcast content overview: Deborah Needham shares the ways empathy can help others and the importance of controlling your empathy in order to properly assist those in need. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.

Quick Bites Episode 36: Self-Confidence in Leadership with Erin Petersen

Podcast content overview: Erin Petersen discusses the value of self-confidence in leadership and how to grow better leaders. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.

Quick Bites Episode 34: All About Service Dogs with Rebuilding Warriors Founder Jeff Anderson

Podcast content overview: Jeff Anderson discusses service dogs, from the best breeds and criteria for each canine to the comprehensive pairing process that goes into matching a dog with a candidate. Listen to full episodes of OnTopic with Empathia here or on your preferred podcast platform.