The 5 stages of grief?! MYTH. Inequities in the workplace due to pregnancy & pregnancy loss? TRUE. Bereavement & Grief? NOT the same thing!

Dr. Stephanie Gilbert has her doctorate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and is an Associate Professor at Cape Breton University & in this episode she sits down with us to chat about how her current research focus was inspired by her own experiences with loss. She shares more on why bereavement and grief ARE Leadership issues, what you can be doing to ensure you are creating and contributing to a positive work culture for your employees and colleagues, and why we can ALL do better than "I'm sorry for your loss" when comforting others who are navigating through grief.

She quickly starts busting some common 'grief myths', shares some phrases of support that can help us through death discomfort, explains why those experiencing pregnancy loss often go unsupported, and the importance of reviewing and adapting policies to be more supportive.

She shares her own experiences with bereavement and grief due to pregnancy/infant loss and shares insights from research participants on their experiences returning to work (or not) after experiencing such loss.

Loss is an inevitable part of life for all of us; but grief is both a universal and personal experience; making this an important listen for everyone!

Connect with Dr. Stephanie Gilbert: stephanie_gilbert@cbu.ca

Instagram: @pregnancylossandwork

www.pregnancyandwork.com

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A thriving community starts with a strong foundation.

Money in, Money Out. The support is great, the need is greater, & until no patient needs them, the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF) will not rest.

Aiming to eliminate barriers to health care in Unama'ki-Cape Breton, The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation (CBRHF) is a registered charity responsible for raising funds to help strengthen health care on the Island - a cause near and dear to our hearts here at The Morning Meeting.

In this special episode, we are joined by CBRHF Manager of Philanthropy, Caitlyn MacDonald, & Stephanie O'Neill (RN), Director of Emergency Services, Ambulatory Care, Spiritual Care (Eastern Zone, NSHA), who share about the importance of collaboration, reciprocity, & the impact initiatives & events have on community health and wellness.

One of those initiatives, the Foundation's largest of the year, is RADIO DAY. The 17th annual Radio Day, presented in partnership by Hot 101.9 and New Country 103.5, will take place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 6am-6pm.

Over the past 17 years, with the help of our incredible community, Radio Day has raised more than $11 MILLION for health care in Cape Breton.

This year, the Foundation is asking for our community’s support in purchasing four portable ultrasound machines for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH). Medical experts estimate that these new machines will impact more than 6,000 patients annually.

From trauma patients arriving to the emergency room, intensive care patients needing life-saving medications, to cardiac patients presenting with unidentified heart complications, and more, portable ultrasound machines allow health care experts to make faster decisions and to provide more precise treatments.

Essentially, these machines provide time in situations where every second matters.

While the CBRH has a dedicated ultrasound department, portable ultrasounds are needed for unscheduled point-of-care imaging. Currently, the CBRH only has two older models of this machine and requires more to meet the demand of our hospital and its patients.

By supporting Radio Day 2024, you can directly and positively impact thousands of patients in our community, including our friends, families, and neighbours, when they need it most.

LEARN MORE AND DONATE HERE.

Website: cbrhfoundation.ca

Phone: 902-567-7752
Email: foundation.cb@nshealth.ca

"Give where you live, because you care"

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If Nike emailed you to work with them, would you think it was a scam?! Emma sure did!

Emma Flynn is an influencer in the running scene who is dedicated to shattering stereotypes and encouraging individuals of all body types to believe in their capabilities. In this episode, she's around the table discussing how "action creates energy" has helped her create simple, actionable, and sustainable habit loops which led to shifts in perspective, love for her body, and finding joy in running!

Showing up authentically online in both triumphs and setbacks along the way is how Emma creates genuine connections with her community - garnering over 128K TikTok followers and 60K+ Instagram followers - leading to brand partnerships with Nike, Bloom, Coros, and Shokz.

But haters are still going to hate, and internet trolls be trollin'.. so how does Emma handle the trolls, continue to fall in love with her body, feel safe while running, shift perspectives, flip scripts, and find consistency in her approach to health and wellness? Tune in to find out.

Connect with Emma - @itsemflynn

This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers.

Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future?

Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: kobrien@sampsonmcphee.com

This Episode of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is also sponsored by Conscious Parenting with Sheryl Fogarty—where your journey to enlightened parenting begins!

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Conscious Parenting Coaching with Sheryl Fogarty—where mindful parenting meets joyful living. Because every moment with your child is a chance to grow together.

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