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Deconstructing Stigma: Navigating Mental Health, Ageism and Fertility in the Workplace

 

 

Speaker: Dr. Vivien Brown, Vice President – Medical Affairs, Medisys. Dr. Marjorie Dixon, CEO and Medical Director, Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health. Christine Laperriere, Executive Director, Women of Influence Advancement Centre/President, Leader in Motion.

 

What does it take to effectively work through mental health or reproductive struggles? How does one combat the prejudice that comes along with aging? What do organizations need to do to support their talent and change internal perceptions around women’s health? In this episode, we sit down with three groundbreaking experts who will not only share their personal stories, but also reveal key learnings for any woman navigating mental health, ageism or fertility challenges. Together they unpack associated stigmas in the workplace and the resulting impact on career growth, while providing tangible insights for a path forward.

 

 

Minutes

Description

0:40

Personal stories that led to their respective profession

7:10

The stories of struggle

8:00

Making yourself a priority

9:45

Fertility challenges and navigating a career

13:00

Opening up the dialogue around fertility challenges

15:35

Ageism and pregnancy in the workplace

21:00

Removing personal mental health stigma

26:50

Is it stress or is it a challenge?

27:55

What good companies can do for women in the workplace

32:40

Examples for companies to implement

35:45

The concept of emotional real estate

38:25

How to say no without the guilt

43:30

What to do to feel good

45:45

Audience Q&A