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CCA In Action - Alex Berger - May 2025
From May to Every Day - May 2025
Centered Leadership: The Real Happiness Series
Sharon Salzberg and John Levy explore how leaders can apply the 8 key pillars of workplace happiness.
Centered Leadership: The Real Happiness Series 1
AIRED 4th June, 2025
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Centered Leadership: The Real Happiness Series 2
AIRED 3rd June, 2025
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Centered Leadership: The Real Happiness Series 3
AIRED 3rd June, 2025
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Beyond The Benefits Episodes
A podcast that helps you unlock the full power of your EAP.
From May to Every Day - May 2025
AIRED 13th May, 2025
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Zoë and Mark explore what it truly means to stay mentally well—not just in May, but all year long. From the “power in the pause” to practical ways organizations can foster a culture of psychological safety, this episode offers actionable insights for both individuals and leaders looking to make mental health a daily priority.
Fix the System, Not Just the Symptom Rethinking Workplace Wellbeing - April 2025
AIRED 7th April, 2025
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This episode of Beyond the Benefits, explores the deeper purpose of Employee Assistance Programs. EAPs must go beyond just supporting individuals. They must help strengthen entire organizations—by addressing culture, leadership, and systemic wellbeing challenges. From tackling burnout to empowering managers, this conversation highlights why workplace mental health is a shared responsibility and a business imperative. With special guests Dr. Jay Sandys, PhD, LCSW, ACC and Zoë Kobrin, MA, ACC.
When the Unthinkable Happens: The Role of EAPs in Workplace Crises - March 2025
AIRED 3rd March, 2025
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When a crisis strikes—whether it’s workplace violence, suicide, or a domestic violence situation spilling over into the office—companies need immediate, expert support. In this episode, we explore how best-in-class EAPs provide critical crisis intervention, protect employees, and help businesses navigate these high-stakes moments. Listen in as we share real-life cases, key questions to ask your EAP provider, and how organizations can prepare for the unexpected.
CCA in Action Episodes
A story-driven podcast showcasing CCA’s awesomeness.
CCA In Action - Alex Berger - May 2025
AIRED 13th May, 2025
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In this episode of CCA In Action, EAP counselor Alex Berger shares how she supported a senior leader struggling to communicate with her boss—highlighting how EAPs offer more than just crisis support. Through goal-oriented sessions, reframing, and role play, Alex helped the member build confidence and re-engage in therapy. This story underscores how EAPs can be powerful tools for leadership development and proactive wellbeing.
CCA In Action - Mark DeFee - April 2025
AIRED 7th April, 2025
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In this gripping solo episode, Mark takes you inside a real-life crisis response—one involving a suicidal caller, emergency services, a knife, and a clinician holding it all together. Through a web of instant messages, dispatch calls, and split-second decisions, you'll hear how the unseen coordination of an EAP team helped save a life. This is the work most people never hear about—but it’s what sets high-impact EAPs apart.
CCA In Action - Lisa Kelley - March 2025
AIRED 3rd March, 2025
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When a desperate caller reached out in crisis, CCA intake counselor Lisa Kelley answered with empathy, expertise, and life-saving support. In this episode, she shares how she guided him from emotional distress to a safe path toward recovery, with the help of his loved one and the right resources. Listen in for a compelling firsthand account of crisis care in action.

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