A conversation with labour relations specialist Natasha Tony

In this episode of the Calltime Mental Health Podcast, host Gregg Taylor sits down with longtime industry insider and labour relations expert Natasha Tony to talk about the impact of exclusion in the workplace, especially in film.

Natasha has worked in the industry for over three decades, beginning in casting and later serving as a union rep before founding her own consulting firm, Elevate Inclusion. Her work now focuses on building inclusive workplaces and shifting workplace culture in film, TV, and beyond.

This episode is a powerful, personal conversation about how exclusion shows up, how it takes a toll on people’s mental health, and what we can all do to help create safer, more inclusive working environments.

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

• Creative Pathways Professional Development Program

• Calltime Mental Health Video

• BC Humans Rights Code

• Black Screen Office

• Indigenous Screen Office

• Racial Equity Screen Office

• WorkSafe BC Psychological Health and Safety

• A Transformative Framework to Achieve and Sustain Employment Equity - Report of the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force

• Calltime Mental Health Resources

• Calltime Mental Health Union Benefits

• Find a Councillor Tool

• Narrative Shift with Natasha Tony Podcast
  

Credits:

Host / Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregg Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Levett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Engineer and Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaëtan Harris

In this episode of the Calltime Podcast, we’re joined by Mary Ann Baynton, Chief Experience Officer at Mary Ann Baynton & Associates Corp and Director of Strategy for Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. Mary Ann shares her expertise on creating psychologically safe workplaces, offering practical tips for reducing stress and promoting mental well-being, especially in high-pressure industries like film. Tune in to hear about the importance of vulnerability, managing expectations, and fostering a supportive environment in the workplace. Don't miss these powerful insights for better mental health at work!

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Workplace Strategies for Mental Health:

• An initiative providing free, practical ideas, tools, and resources to help with the prevention, intervention, and management of workplace mental health issues.https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/

FlourishDx:

• A platform providing tools and resources for managing psychosocial risks and promoting psychological health and safety.FlourishDX

Psychologically Safe Leader Method:

• A resource designed to help leaders create and maintain psychologically safe workplaces.https://www.mindfulemployer.ca/psychologicallysafeleadermethod

National Standard of Canada on Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (Z1003):

• A set of voluntary guidelines, tools, and resources intended to guide organizations in promoting mental health and preventing psychological harm at work.https://mentalhealthcommission.ca/national-standard/

ISO 45003: Psychological health and safety at work

An international standard providing guidelines for managing psychosocial risks in the workplace.https://www.iso.org/standard/64283.html

Credits:

Host / Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregg Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Levett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Engineer and Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaëtan Harris

In episode four of the Calltime Mental Health Podcast, Gregg Taylor is joined by Stacy Ashton, Executive Director of the Crisis Centre of B.C., to discuss the critical work being done to support individuals in crisis across Canada, and in British Columbia in particular. The Crisis Centre of BC provides 24/7 support to anyone wanting to talk about their mental health through two phone lines:

988 (simply dial or text 988 from any phone): This is the Canada-wide phone line for suicide crisis support. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or intentions call this line to gain immediate support

310-6789 BC Mental Health & Crisis Response ( no area code needed): This is BC’s Mental Health crisis line offering emotional support and information on appropriate referral options, for a wide range of mental health concerns.

In this episode, Stacy takes us through how the Crisis Centre works, emphasizing the power of peer support. Over 250 trained volunteers at the Centre are available to listen and provide empathetic, non-judgmental assistance.

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

• Crisis Centre BC
• SafeTalk Training - Crisis Centre
• 988 - National Suicide Prevention Line
• 310-6789 General Crisis Mental Health Line

• • Calltime Union Benefits
  • Construction Sector in Australia - Mates in Construction

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  Credits:

  Host / Executive Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gregg Taylor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  Producer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michael Levett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  Engineer and Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Gaëtan Harris