Mental Health First Aid: Transforming Workplace Wellbeing | Laura DeCook, Founder @ LDC Wellbeing
Episode description
Chat with Laura DeCook, founder at LDC Wellbeing, as we explore her transformative journey from the film and tech industries to becoming a passionate mental health advocate.
Laura shares her personal stories of battling anxiety and perfectionism, the lack of empathy and support she encountered in demanding corporate environments, and delve into the profound impact of these experiences on her life.
We also discuss the critical importance of mental health first aid training and how leaders can cultivate a culture of mental well-being by courageously sharing their own struggles and journeys with their teams.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:24 Laura's Background and Career Journey 01:59 Struggles with Anxiety and Perfectionism 03:43 Career Challenges and Mental Health 06:12 Turning Point and Mental Health Break 07:14 Starting LDC Wellbeing 11:03 Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace 16:36 Mental Health First Aid Training 26:56 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Hello and welcome to the Needs Improvement Podcast, your regular deep dive into reimagining mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. I'm your host, Nicholas Whitaker, Certified Life Coach and Co-Founder of the Changing Work Collective.
In every episode, we sit down with thought leaders in organizational health, as well as individuals who've navigated the complexities of mental health, well-being and belonging in the workplace.
Our goal? To dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health and ignite meaningful dialogue. We aim to inspire employees, and leaders, to revolutionize the way performance is gauged in the workspace.