Breaking the Silence- Addressing Mental Health at Work

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Breaking the Silence- Addressing Mental Health at Work Episode Video Link: In this episode of the Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit is joined by Dr. Patrice LeGoy, an international psychologist and licensed marriage and family therapist, and Matt Schuster, co-founder of Addra Labs. Together, they explore the complexities of mental health in the workplace, particularly within corporate America. The discussion covers personal experiences, societal pressures, and actionable strategies for individuals and organizations to support mental well-being. Key takeaways include the importance of self-care, the power of open communication, and the role of managers in creating a supportive work environment. This episode aims to normalize conversations about mental health, offering practical advice for supervisors to help their teams effectively manage mental health issues.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction to Workplace Mental Health00:42: Welcome to the Podcast01:15: Meet the Guests: Dr. Patrice LeGoy and Matt Schuster02:20: Personal Stories and Experiences10:11: The Importance of Addressing Mental Health at Work20:25: Challenges and Triggers in the Workplace30:31: Building a Supportive Work Environment37:57: The Pressure to Hide Emotions39:23: Internal Strategies for Stress Management39:57: Normalizing Conversations About Stress42:29: Matt's Personal Experience with Stress46:01: Reframing and Mindfulness Techniques51:39: The Power of Self-Talk58:17: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace01:03:41: Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .