BHPN Podcast Series

"Motion is lotion."In this episode, we are joined by Carl Carter, RMT and owner of Apex Health & Fitness. With 20 years of experience, Carl discusses how he fused massage therapy with personal training to create better patient outcomes. We dive deep into the business side of healthcare, discussing the transition from solo practitioner to clinic owner, the secrets of client retention, and why mentorship is vital for the next generation of therapists.To learn more about Carl's business, visit his website: https://www.apexhealthandfitness.ca/Connect with BHPN:Website: https://bhpn.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=shared

"Mental health is not a blank slate." In this episode, Registered Social Worker Amma Gyamfowa joins us to dismantle the "Strong Black Woman/Man" trope and explore why we need culturally responsive therapy. We discuss the erasure of Black experiences in social work curriculum, how to identify "core beliefs" shaped by racial trauma, and Amma's journey from the public sector to building a thriving, Afrocentric private practice.To learn more about Amma, visit her website: https://www.womanisthealing.com/Connect with BHPN:Website: https://bhpn.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=sharedVisit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers to become a member of BHPN today!

What does it mean to "win where you are"? Author, speaker, and psychotherapist Andrew Guy joins us for a profound masterclass in mindset. We discuss how to navigate micro-aggressions like the "you sound articulate" comment , the true definition of coaching , and his powerful life philosophy: "it is the living that validates the gift of life". This is an episode you'll be thinking about all week. To learn more about Andrew, visit his website: https://www.andrewguyspeaks.com/Connect with BHPN:Website: https://bhpn.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=sharedVisit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers to become a member of BHPN today!

What happens when your life plan fails? For psychotherapist Shanique Victoria Edwards, the "devastation" of not getting into medical school led her to the "beautiful territory" of mental healthcare.In this episode, Shanique shares her powerful, non-linear career journey and gets real about the systemic barriers—from $300 insurance caps to coverage gaps—that prevent our communities from getting the help they deserve.This is a must-listen on resilience and health equity.To learn more about Shanique, visit her website at: https://www.shaniquevictoria.com/Connect with BHPN:Website: https://bhpn.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=sharedVisit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers to become a member of BHPN today!

What they don't teach you in medical school: how to be an entrepreneur. Dr. Nekessa Remy, Doctor of Chiropractic and clinic owner, shares her powerful story of building a practice from scratch.We discuss the "aha" moment of seeing a Black female doctor for the first time, the pressure of representation, and why she built a multidisciplinary team that includes psychotherapy to treat the whole patient.To learn more about Dr. Remy, visit her website at: https://thechiropracticoffice.ca/Connect with BHPN:Website: https://bhpn.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=sharedVisit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers to become a member of BHPN today!

What does it take to become a leader in medical innovation?In this episode, Dr. Nik Whyte sits down with Dr. Sean Pierre, one of Canada’s top urologists and a pioneer in robotic surgery. Dr. Pierre shares his incredible journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the forefront of surgical technology, discussing the vital importance of representation, his fight for health equity, and why financial literacy is the missing link in medical education.This is a must-listen for anyone interested in healthcare, leadership, and the future of medicine.To learn more about Dr. Pierre, visit https://www.drpierreurology.com/ Connect with BHPN:Website: https://bhpn.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhpncanada/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bhpncanada/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@bhpncanada?feature=sharedVisit bhpn.ca/membership-tiers to become a member of BHPN today!