Episodes
Friday Feb 24, 2023
[OSC23 Preview] Positive Psychology: The Science of Being Happy
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Episode 277: Ruth Bowdish, Managing Director at On Demand Occupational Medicine, says that "employees are becoming more prone to experiencing symptoms related to disengagement, fatigue, burnout, and an overall mental distress" which costs us when it comes to safety. She joined us on Zoom to share her insight and give us a preview of her 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Positive Psychology: The Science of Being Happy.
For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Friday Feb 03, 2023
[OSC23 Preview] Stress and Healing the Human Brain
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Episode 273: A speaker, lawyer & HR consultant by trade, Scott Warrick overcame PTSD and OCD by learning how to heal his brain through neuroscience. He joined us on Zoom to share his story and give us a preview of his 2023 Ohio Safety Congress presentation titled, Stress and Healing the Human Brain.
For more info on OSC23, visit www.ohiosafetycongress.com.
For more information about Scott, visit his website at www.scottwarrick.com.
Check out his book, Healing the Human Brain, on Amazon.
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Disclaimer: this episode is for informational purposes only, please consult with the appropriate health professionals before implementing any suggested strategy. Listener discretion is advised.
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Mental Health Checkups
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Friday Apr 01, 2022
Episode 246: Most of us complete an annual checkup with our family doctor as a preventative measure for our physical health but how many of us do the same for our mental health? Clinical Consultant, Kelly Younkins, shares her idea of annual "mental health checkups" that could revolutionize the mental health industry!
Free Mental Health Awareness Campaign resources are now available! Click here to download the free campaign poster (11x17).
For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Please note: this interview was recorded on March 17, 2022.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
How to Reduce the Effects of Sedentary Work
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Episode 233: Physical Therapist, Dr. Stefan Zavalin, Founder of Love to Move and author of Sit Less: Evolve Your Work and Life Without Compromising Your Health, joined us to talk about how to reduce the effects of sedentary work. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Keys to Staying Fit (Live)
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Episode 231: Leslee Keegan of I'm Power Fitness Center in Ravenna, OH, presented to our safety council on how to incorporate exercise into our daily lives at work & home. She also answered several questions from our members. Check out her Facebook page for more info today! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday Jan 10, 2022
[Workplace Wellness] Fitting in Fitness
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Episode 230: Chase Leonelli, Wellness Manager for Sequoia Wellness at NEOMED in Rootstown, OH, joined us to talk about how to fit fitness in our every day lives. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Monday Jan 03, 2022
[Workplace Wellness] Keep Moving!
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Episode 229: Leslee Keegan of I'm Power Fitness Center in Ravenna, OH, joined us to talk about how to improve your health & longevity for both your personal & professional life. Check out her Facebook page for more info today! For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
When to Know You Need Help
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode 227: Jennifer Parmenter, Clinical Counseling Supervisor at Family & Community Services, Inc., in Kent, OH, joined us to talk about how stress is affecting us since the pandemic. She also gives us advice on when to know we need help beyond self-care and our personal support systems. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today!
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
[Workplace Wellness] Prediabetes Prevention
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Episode 223: According to the Cleveland Clinic, "more than 84% of those with prediabetes don’t even know they have it since prediabetes often has no symptoms." In this episode, we're joined by Nicole Smith, Diabetes Program Consultant, & Liz Curry, Diabetes Coordinator at the Ohio Department of Health, to talk about prediabetes and why employers should be concerned about it.. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today
Friday Oct 29, 2021
[Health Talk] Stroke Awareness
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Episode 222: University Hospitals Portage Medical Center briefly shared about strokes at one of our virtual meetings for Stroke Awareness Month. For more information about the PCSC, visit PortageCountySafetyCouncil.com today