OnTopic with Empathia

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. Find out more about Empathia at www.empathia.com .

OnTopic with Empathia is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts OnTopic with Empathia, a education show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode 79: Communicating in a Crisis with Chris McCloud & TJ Winick, Part 2

  Sep 9, 202621 min

  Having a crisis communication plan sitting in a binder isn't enough. When the pressure hits, organizations need people who know exactly what to do, who has authority to speak, and how to communicate with both compassion and credibility. In Part 2 of their conversation, Michelle Colosimo, Chris McCloud, and TJ Winick dive into the practical side of crisis communication—including how to support employees and victims, balance legal concerns with the court of public opinion, select and prepare the right spokesperson, and test your plan before it's needed. The conversation also tackles one of the biggest misconceptions in crisis response: does showing empathy or apologizing automatically create legal liability? Chris and TJ explain why legal and communications teams need to work together from the very beginning, why organizations can't manufacture trust once a crisis begins, and why practicing under pressure can expose weaknesses that a written plan never will. Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic with Empathia brings competence, compassion, and commitment to those who need it most. Find out more at https://www.empathia.com. Find More Resources from Empathia at: Website: https://www.empathia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empathiainc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpathiaVlog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empathia-inc

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  Episode 78: Communicating in a Crisis with Chris McCloud & TJ Winick, Part 1

  Aug 26, 202627 min

  When a crisis hits, you may have minutes—not days—to respond. What you say, how quickly you say it, and who says it can determine whether your organization earns trust or loses it. In this episode of On Topic with Empathia, Michelle Colosimo sits down with crisis communication experts Chris McCloud and TJ Winick, two former journalists who have spent decades covering and managing some of the most challenging moments organizations can face. They break down what leaders need to know when the first hour of a crisis arrives—including why speed often matters more than perfection, why employees should hear from their organization before they hear from the media, and why empathy should come before information. The question isn't whether your organization will face a crisis. It's whether you'll be ready when it happens. Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic with Empathia brings competence, compassion, and commitment to those who need it most. Find out more at https://www.empathia.com. Find More Resources from Empathia at: Website: https://www.empathia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empathiainc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpathiaVlog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empathia-inc

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  Episode 77: Learning To Live Again After Trauma with John Alan Sebald, Part Two

  Jun 17, 202632 min

  What happens when a life-altering medical crisis forces you to completely reinvent who you are? In part two of our conversation with author John Sebald, we dive deep into the emotional aftermath of trauma and the surprising burden of survival guilt. John shares how he shifted his mindset from being a victim to embracing a new identity as a guide for others as we explore the profound, brain-wiring science of daily gratitude, the illusion of control, and how a literal bag of cut-off hospital clothes transformed from a symbol of pain into a source of immense power. If you are currently stuck in a dark place, this episode is a powerful reminder that you are not alone, you are not crazy, and there is always hope. Find out more about John's story and get your copy of 'Live Again!' at https://a.co/d/08wXKN6J Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic with Empathia brings competence, compassion, and commitment to those who need it most. Find out more at https://www.empathia.com. Find More Resources from Empathia at: Website: https://www.empathia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empathiainc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpathiaVlog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empathia-inc

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  Episode 76: Learning To Live Again After Trauma with John Alan Sebald, Part One

  Jun 3, 202639 min

  Life can change in an instant. For John Alan Sebald, that instant came on Valentine’s Day in 2021 when he tragically choked and suffered a non-shockable form of cardiac arrest right on his kitchen floor. Minutes away from being gone for good, a series of extraordinary miracles and fast-acting first responders brought him back to life. But as John quickly learned, walking out of the hospital was only the beginning of a much longer, hidden battle with PTSD, severe anxiety, and survival mode. In this powerful episode, host Kelly Parbs sits down with John, author of 'Live Again!: The Road Back from Burnout, Brokenness, and the Battles that No One Sees' to unpack his incredible journey of physical and emotional transformation. Find out more about John's story and get your copy of 'Live Again!' at https://a.co/d/08wXKN6J Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic with Empathia brings competence, compassion, and commitment to those who need it most. Find out more at https://www.empathia.com. Find More Resources from Empathia at: Website: https://www.empathia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empathiainc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpathiaVlog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empathia-inc

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  Episode 75: Mind Over Matter: What is Mental Health? with Robert Biggs, Part Two

  Apr 29, 202625 min

  Wellness is often treated as a destination we "arrive" at, but in reality, it is a practice built through small, consistent actions. In this episode, host Kelly Parbs continues her conversation with Robert Biggs to explore how sustainable wellness is achieved by bridging the gap between physical health and emotional resilience. Tune in to hear Robert's share his personal 'renaissance' story when he added just one hour of rest to his sleep schedule, along with his thoughts on the impact of nutrition, the gut-brain connection, emotional regulation, and actionable strategies for setting incremental, reasonable goals in sleep, exercise, and nutrition. Remember, self-care isn't selfish - it's essential. Find out more about Robert and his work at Wellworks at https://www.wellworksforyou.com. Whether it's delivering a high-value employee assistance program, student support, or responding to a crisis in your organization or community, OnTopic with Empathia brings competence, compassion, and commitment to those who need it most. Find out more at https://www.empathia.com. Find More Resources from Empathia at: Website: https://www.empathia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empathiainc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EmpathiaVlog LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empathia-inc

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