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  • 150th Episode Special: Straight from the PHSCON 2025 Stage, Dr. Daniels on Inclusive Workplace Design featuring. Kana’e Dyas

    150th Episode Special: Straight from the PHSCON 2025 Stage, Dr. Daniels on Inclusive Workplace Design featuring. Kana’e Dyas
    Aug 1 2025
    Celebrating our 150th Episode with an Exclusive from PHSCON 2025!

    To mark this monumental milestone, we are giving you a front-row seat to a powerhouse conversation straight from the main stage at the Psychological Health and Safety Conference 2025.

    In this special feature presentation, host Dr. I. David Daniels is joined by global psychosocial safety leader Kana’e Dyas to explore the critical "what, why, and how" of inclusive work design. They go beyond the buzzwords to provide a practical blueprint for leaders in OHS, HR, and management who are dedicated to creating genuinely supportive and psychologically healthy workplaces.

    In This Landmark Episode, You Will Discover:
    • Actionable Strategies: Learn how to move from theory to practice in designing work environments that accommodate a diverse range of employee needs and perspectives.
    • Psychosocial Hazard Mitigation: Uncover methods for identifying and addressing psychosocial risks rooted in a lack of inclusion, in alignment with ISO 45003 principles.
    • The Power of Co-Design: Understand why involving employees in the design process is critical for fostering authentic equity and belonging.
    • Overcoming Barriers: Address common obstacles that prevent organizations from building a true culture of respect, collaboration, and workplace mental health.
    • Global Perspectives: Hear insights from two world-class experts on the cutting edge of psychological health and safety.

    This isn't just a discussion; it's an essential guide for anyone committed to the future of workplace mental health and safety.

    Featured in this Episode:

    • Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS:

      • Host of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, Founder/CEO of ID2 Solutions, and author of “Psychosocial Hazards Are Real.”

    • linkedin.com/in/i-david-daniels-phd-cert-safety-director-0bb50b29/

    • Kana’e Dyas:

      • Workplace Support Manager - Psychosocial Safety, Wellbeing and Respect at Work for Anglo American, and a multiple award-winning leader in trauma-informed psychosocial management.

    • linkedin.com/in/kanaedyas/

    Prefer to watch?

    To see the full presentation live from the stage, you can watch the video version of this landmark episode on the FlourishDX YouTube channel.
    Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FlourishDX
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    47 minutos
  • Addressing Organizational Limits with Simmone Bowe

    Addressing Organizational Limits with Simmone Bowe
    Jul 17 2025

    Dive into Episode #149 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast with host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Simmone Bowe, leadership development consultant and founder of Limitless Life, a boutique training and HR consulting firm helping business leaders refine people strategy, performance improvement, leadership development, executive and career coaching, and mentorship.

    Organizational limits can become psychosocial hazards when they create stress, uncertainty, or negatively impact employees' mental well-being. Here’s how:

    • High Job Demands: Excessive workloads, unrealistic deadlines, and constant pressure can lead to chronic stress and burnout.

    • Lack of Control: When employees have little say in how they perform their work or are given limited decision-making authority, it can lead to frustration and helplessness.

    • Poorly Managed Organizational Change: Frequent restructuring, downsizing, or mergers without clear communication can cause anxiety and insecurity.

    • Unclear Roles and Expectations: Conflicting responsibilities or vague job descriptions can lead to confusion and stress.

    • Limited Support: A lack of social support from colleagues or supervisors can make employees feel isolated and vulnerable.

    • Inadequate Reward and Recognition: Feeling undervalued or underappreciated can lead to demotivation and resentment.

    Ms. Bowe’s expertise in training, development, HR, and leadership provides a unique perspective on how individuals and organizations can break through these limits to become truly limitless.
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    43 minutos
  • Psychological Health, Safety, and My Rights with Gloria Hartley

    Psychological Health, Safety, and My Rights with Gloria Hartley
    Jul 4 2025
    Dive into Episode #148 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Gloria Hartley, the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech University. She is also the child of immigrants, a veteran of the United States Navy, and has spent over a decade in and around the human resource space in both the private and public sectors. One of her professional goals has been to convert conversations about Civil and Human Rights into practical language and steps that people can take to protect workers and the organization. Civil rights and psychosocial safety are deeply interconnected. Civil rights ensure that individuals are protected from discrimination and have equal access to opportunities, which is fundamental for creating a safe and inclusive environment. Psychosocial safety, however, refers to the psychological and social conditions that allow individuals to feel safe, respected, and valued in their communities and workplaces. Individuals are more likely to experience psychosocial safety when civil rights are upheld because they are protected from discrimination, harassment, and other forms of harm. This creates an environment where people can express themselves freely, participate fully in society, and feel a sense of belonging. Conversely, when civil rights are violated, it can lead to a lack of psychosocial safety, resulting in stress, anxiety, and other adverse mental health outcomes. LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/gloriamhartley/
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    51 minutos
  • A Business View of Psych Health and Safety in the USA with Dr. Joe Grasso

    A Business View of Psych Health and Safety in the USA with Dr. Joe Grasso
    Jun 20 2025
    Dive into Episode #147 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and (Episode 41) returning guest Dr. Joe Grasso, a Clinical Psychologist, Workplace Mental Health Strategist, and Vice President of Workforce Transformation at Lyra Health. Dr. Grasso will be a featured speaker at PHSCON 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Grasso will share his assessment of the State of Psych Health and Safety in the United States during this episode. While the USA has been a decade and a half, there are clear signs that organizations understand the imperative of addressing workplace mental health in a systemic way.
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    54 minutos
  • The Future of Safety Leadership with Monique Parker

    The Future of Safety Leadership with Monique Parker
    Jun 6 2025
    Dive into Episode #146 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Monique Parker, 2025 Senior Vice President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) talks about her career as a safety professional, her ascension to President of the ASSP in 2026 and the future of the safety profession, including her view regarding the importance that psychological health and safety will play. The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) was founded on March 25, 1911. It was initially established as the United Association of Casualty Inspectors in response to the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a tragic workplace disaster that killed 146 garment workers. The organization later changed its name to the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) in 1914. Then, it adopted its current name in 2018 to reflect the evolving nature of the safety profession. After over twenty years in the safety profession, Ms. Parker will be become the 11th woman in the history of the ASSP and the first black woman to serve as president of the society.
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    53 minutos
  • Psychological Injury and Workers' Compensation with Louise Esola

    Psychological Injury and Workers' Compensation with Louise Esola
    May 23 2025
    Dive into Episode #145 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Louise Esola, a workers' compensation-focused journalist with Business Insurance, a role she has held for nearly 20 years. Psychological injuries are often more challenging to quantify than physical injuries, and the compensation awarded can depend on factors such as the severity of the condition, its impact on the employee's ability to perform their job, and the evidence provided to support the claim. Workers' compensation is handled differently in every state in the United States and even within the same state when it comes to psychological injuries. Ms. Esola will share her perspective on this important topic, which she has gained from the many worker's compensation stories and cases that she has covered over the years.
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    1 hora e 3 minutos
  • Safe Space to “Unbreak Souls” with Keidra Norwood

    Safe Space to “Unbreak Souls” with Keidra Norwood
    May 9 2025
    Dive into Episode #144 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Keidra Norwood, a human capital risk and safety consultant and founder of Egan Rose Consulting. Ms. Norwood is also a motivational speaker who specializes in helping people overcome imposter syndrome. With over 20 years of experience in risk management, compliance, change management, and executive advisory services across various industry sectors, Ms. Norwood helps her clients mitigate human capital risk by optimizing policies, empowering leaders, and providing strategies grounded in holistic employee engagement. She focuses on enabling organizations to put the human back in human capital and in conducting “safe space sessions” to help “unbreak the souls” of especially women that have been exposed to toxic work environments.
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    53 minutos
  • Advocating for Safety Equity with Amy Roosa

    Advocating for Safety Equity with Amy Roosa
    Apr 25 2025
    Dive into Episode #143 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and returning guest Amy Roosa, the founder of “the Safety Rack,” a non-profit that advocates for equity in PPE for women. The Safety Rack has just recently launched as a nonprofit, and one of its first efforts is the release of the Equity Report. This document documents the challenges that women across the globe have in acquiring PPE that fits. There are some interesting trends when comparing workplace injury rates to workforce representation. Those who identify as male make up about 53% of the workforce, but they account for a significantly higher proportion of fatal occupational injuries, approximately 92% each year. However, the gap narrows regarding nonfatal injuries and illnesses involving days away from work (DAFW). In 2021-2022, those identifying as female experienced 46% of the DAFW cases. This indicates that while men are more likely to suffer fatal injuries, women are more likely to experience nonfatal injuries that require time off work. In the case of psychological injuries, such as mental health issues, there are distinct patterns between men and women. Women are more likely to experience common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. Women are also more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders and to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than men. On the other hand, men are more likely to die by suicide, with three times as many men as women dying by suicide. Men also report lower levels of life satisfaction and are less likely to access psychological therapies compared to women. An argument could be made that when an organization has an equitable approach to health and safety, both women and men benefit.
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    51 minutos