In this episode of "Care to Listen," Tala Endacott, a master’s candidate and registered social worker, shares how her personal battles with mental health have shaped her professional approach to compassionate, patient-centered care—Discover Tala's advocacy for systemic change in healthcare and her insights on maintaining caregiver well-being.

Content Warning: 

This audio episode contains some sensitive content, such as discussions of addiction, the ongoing opioid crisis, suicide, grieving, and loss. As such, we recommend that you listen to it with caution.

Takeaways:

• Transforming Personal Pain into Professional Guidance: Discover how Tala's journey through personal challenges deeply influences her empathetic approach in social work, offering a unique perspective on patient care.

  
  



• Championing Change in Healthcare: Learn about Tala's efforts in advocacy, particularly for gender-affirming care, and how she pushes for a healthcare system that embraces inclusivity and supportive practices.

  
  



• Prioritizing Self-Care in Social Work: Tala highlights the critical need for self-care among caregivers. Gain insights on how maintaining personal well-being is essential for effectively supporting others.

  
  



• Embracing Growth and New Approaches: Join Tala as she explores the evolving landscape of social work, demonstrating the importance of adapting and learning new methods to enhance patient interactions and outcomes.

  
  

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction of Tala Endacott and the start of the podcast.

00:00:54 - Tala begins to share her personal journey and reasons for choosing social work.

00:02:07 - Discussion about Tala’s early struggles with mental health issues.

00:03:28 - Insights into the hospital environment and its impact during Tala’s treatment.

00:04:44 - Tala talks about the importance of patient-led treatment and the challenges in the healthcare system.

00:10:14 - Tala reflects on self-care strategies and managing burnout.

00:14:26 - Tala shares her experience with the Care to Speak line and its influence.

00:21:59 - Tala discusses her hopes and future aspirations within the field of social work.

Resources:

Care to Speak | Care For Caregivers

Phone Resources

SafeCare BC: Your Mental Health Matters

Bounceback (bouncebackbc.ca)

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