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 (http://www.empathia.com).
Episode 82 - The Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act P1
OnTopic with Empathia - Episode 82: The Aviation Disaster Family Assistance Act- Exploring 30 years of Impact P1
When disaster strikes, the investigation is only part of the story. What happens to the families left behind? Who answers their questions, helps them navigate the unimaginable, and makes sure they aren't forgotten in the aftermath?
On this episode of OnTopic with Empathia, Jenn Stansberry Miller sits down with Sharon Bryson, former NTSB Managing Director and disaster assistance leader, and Kathryn Turman, who established and led the FBI's Victim Services Division, to explore how families and survivors helped reshape disaster response in America.
Drawing on their experiences with tragedies including Pan Am Flight 103, the Oklahoma City bombing, and September 11, they share how listening to families, coordinating agencies, and building relationships transformed the way organizations support victims and survivors.
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.
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21 Oct 2026
Episode 81: Mental Health in the Workplace with Arriann Tauer, Part Two
How do you support employees who are struggling with mental health while still holding them accountable for their work? And what if one of the most valuable resources available to your team is one they're barely using?
On this episode of OnTopic with Empathia, host Kelly Parbs continues her conversation with Arriann Tauer to discuss how organizations can build mentally healthy workplaces where compassion, accountability, and performance work together rather than against one another.
From navigating difficult conversations with employees to understanding the often-overlooked benefits of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), this conversation offers practical advice for managers, HR professionals, and employees who want to create healthier, more supportive workplaces.
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
7 Oct 2026
Episode 80: Mental Health in the Workplace with Arriann Tauer, Part One
What does it really mean to support mental health in the workplace, without sacrificing performance, accountability, or workplace expectations?
In this episode of OnTopic with Empathia, Kelly Parbs sits down with Arriann Tauer, a licensed professional counselor and Program Manager for Team Member Mental Health at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, to explore the increasingly important role mental health plays in today’s workplace.
The conversation tackles one of the biggest challenges facing managers today: How do you support an employee who is struggling without becoming their counselor or lowering the standards they’re expected to meet?
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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21,469
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4.6 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100
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