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The BC Safety Briefing is an AI-generated podcast exploring the world of occupational health and safety in British Columbia. Each episode dives into real case studies, WCAT decisions, new regulations, standards, and legislative updates that impact employers, workers, and safety professionals across the province. This show is designed as an educational resource to spark discussion, raise awareness, and keep listeners up to date with the evolving OHS landscape in BC. Because it is AI-generated ...
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You Good, Hormones?

Kelly Knox, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, FNP-C

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Are your hormones acting up or straight-up ghosting you? Welcome to You Good, Hormones? — the podcast that’s here to help you feel seen, supported, and educated on all things hormone health. Hosted by a hormone-focused nurse practitioner and wellness expert, we’re digging into real conversations about perimenopause, menopause, BHRT, mental health, weight, energy, libido, and everything in between. Whether you’re tired of being told “you’re fine” or just want to stop crying during commercials ...
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A worker dies in an unshored trench collapse. A city, a developer, and a contractor all point fingers at each other. This week on the BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines the tragic 2005 incident documented in WCAT Decision 2009-02037 that resulted in $52,500 in penalties. This episode explores the critical importance of clearly designati…
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In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, we examine how AI tools like ChatGPT are being used in workers' compensation appeals and how review officers actually weigh this evidence. Through analysis of recent Review Division decisions, we explore why AI-generated wage data and medical research carry little weight without proper source attribution. …
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What happens when a Professional Engineer with a Master's in Industrial Safety is deemed not qualified by WorkSafeBC? In this episode, Michael Chen breaks down the 2009 Review Division Decision R0103636, a case that examines the quality of two confined space hazard assessments. We explore the deficiencies found by the OSO, the employer's successful…
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In this gripping episode of The BC Safety Briefing, Michael Chen examines WCAT Decision A1607091—a landmark 2020 case where a natural gas company faced a $64,235 penalty after a worker was crushed between an excavator bucket and a metal tank during a produced water spill cleanup. This episode reveals how the 1998 BC Legislative debates about prime …
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A BC teacher was being hit almost daily by a special needs student, leaving work with bruises. When does workplace violence become an undue hazard? In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines WorkSafeBC Review Division Decisions R0300589 & R0300609 from July 2023, where Review Officer Tony Fletcher overturned a prevention …
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Welcome to a special milestone episode of The BC Safety Briefing - our first deep dive into academic research that shapes our profession. Featured Paper "Investigating the 'blues' of safety professionals" Authors: Didier Delaitre, Justin Larouzée, Jean-Christophe Le Coze, Aurélien Portelli, Eric Rigaud Presented at the 35th European Safety and Reli…
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Welcome to Part Three of our series examining WCAT decisions involving a BC sawmill company. In this concluding episode, we analyze the most serious case in the series—WCAT Decision A2001896 (2021), where a workplace injury led to a $129,460 administrative penalty that was ultimately cancelled based on due diligence. **Case Overview:** - WCAT Decis…
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Welcome to Part Two of our three-part series examining WCAT decisions involving a BC sawmill company. In this episode, we analyze two significant cases involving lockout procedures and confined space entry requirements that resulted in penalties totaling over $200,000. **Cases Covered:** - WCAT Decision A1703150 (2019): $75,000 lockout penalty - Th…
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Welcome to Part One of our three-part series examining a BC sawmill company's remarkable track record at the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal. In this episode, we analyze two key WCAT decisions that provide valuable insights into how due diligence is assessed at the appeal level. **Cases Covered:** - WCAT Decision A1605590 (2018): $15,000 comb…
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In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, host Michael Chen examines WCAT Decision A2200622, a pivotal case that challenges how WorkSafeBC automatically classifies certain safety violations as "high risk." Episode Highlights: The case of a 3x3 foot excavation that resulted in a $15,911.90 penalty How Policy P2-95-2 mandates automatic "high risk" d…
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In this episode of The BC Safety Briefing, Michael Chen breaks down major proposed amendments to the BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that could impact thousands of workplaces across the province. Episode Transcript: [00:00 - Cold Open] A recent wave of proposed amendments to BC's Occupational Health and Safety Regulation could fundamen…
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We’ve made it to the Season 1 finale of You Good, Hormones? — and we’re closing it out with your most frequently asked questions. In this Q&A episode, I’m diving into the real-life questions you’ve sent in about hormone therapy, perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, postpartum, birth control, testosterone, lab testing, and more. This episode is packed wi…
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Confused about where you are in your hormone journey? You’re not alone — and no, it’s not always obvious. In this episode, we’re breaking down the differences between perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause so you can understand what your body is actually going through. This episode is your permission slip to stop second-guessing your symptoms …
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What I’d Tell My 35-Year-Old Self About Hormones — If I Didn’t Know What I Know (Why Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than You Think — and Why Sooner is Better When It Comes to Prevention) In this week’s episode of You Good, Hormones?, I’m sharing exactly what I’d want to tell my 35-year-old self — and any woman in her 30s or 40s — about hormones, peri…
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Menopause Isn’t a Diagnosis — It’s a Wake-Up Call How Hormone Shifts Reveal What Your Body’s Been Compensating For & Why HRT is Prevention, Not Just Symptom Management In this episode, we’re reframing menopause — not as an illness, but as an opportunity. We’ll dive into: What menopause really is (and what it isn’t) The science behind hot flashes, j…
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Struggling with belly fat, bloating, or weight gain that wasn't a problem a few years ago? This week, I’m unpacking exactly what’s going on with your body in perimenopause and menopause that’s making weight loss feel impossible… and how to actually shift that. We’re breaking down: What’s really going on with your hormones and metabolism Why viscera…
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Hormones don’t just affect your period, fertility, or hot flashes. They deeply impact your mood, motivation, mental clarity, and resilience. In this episode, we dive into how hormonal changes — from PMS to perimenopause — can influence anxiety, depression, irritability, and more. We'll talk about: How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone influe…
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BONUS EPISODE! After a recent podcast episode featuring Lauryn Bosstick and her guest Shannon went viral for all the wrong reasons, I knew I had to sit down and talk about it — not just to respond, but to educate, advocate, and support the women who deserve better. We’re breaking down: Why positivity does not cure infertility The harm in suggesting…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common yet misunderstood hormonal conditions in women — and chances are, if you’ve been diagnosed, misdiagnosed, or dismissed altogether… you’re not alone. In this episode, I break down: What PCOS actually is — and what it isn’t How the diagnosis is made Why insulin resistance is the most under-ad…
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In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) triggered mass panic over hormone therapy — claiming it caused breast cancer, blood clots, and heart disease. The media jumped on it. Providers backed away. And women? They suffered This episode is for every woman who was told to just deal with it — and every provider who needs to catch up. Resources & R…
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If your sex drive has disappeared and you feel like you’re the only one wondering “what’s wrong with me?” — this episode is for you. This week on You Good, Hormones? we’re getting real about libido — how it changes through your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond, and why it’s not your fault if it’s gone missing. We also unpack: Why libido shifts happen (it’s…
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If you’ve ever been told “it’s just stress,” “maybe try an antidepressant,” or “you’re probably just aging” — this episode is for you. In this most-requested episode of You Good, Hormones?, we’re diving deep into Perimenopause 101 — what it actually is, when it starts (spoiler: earlier than you think), and why so many women are misdiagnosed with ev…
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HRT Q&A – Your Top Questions Answered Ever wonder if hormones could be behind your exhaustion, mood swings, brain fog, or stubborn weight gain? In this episode, I'm answering the 10 most common questions about BHRT — Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy — and clearing up the myths, the fear, and the confusion. We’re breaking down: What BHRT act…
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Exhausted? Foggy? Mood swings? No libido? …and your labs are “normal”? It could be time to talk about BHRT — Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. In this episode, I’m walking you through everything you actually need to know about BHRT in real, human terms — not boring textbook language. We’ll cover: What BHRT really is (and what it’s not) The …
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Think you’re “too young” for hormone shifts? Think again. In this episode, we walk through the full hormone timeline — from your 30s to your 60s — and break down what’s really happening to your hormones at every stage (even if your doctor keeps telling you everything’s fine). This is the episode that will help you finally understand: Why your PMS i…
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Mood swings. Brain fog. Zero energy. Crying over toothpaste commercials. If you’ve been wondering what the hell is happening to your body lately… welcome. In this very first episode of You Good, Hormones?, I’m sharing why I created this podcast and what’s actually going on when your body starts feeling unpredictable, unrecognizable, and unmanageabl…
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A podcast for women who are tired of feeling off — and being told it's all in their head. You’re snapping at your partner, crying over commercials, forgetting words mid-sentence, gaining weight without changing a thing… and somehow your provider says “everything looks normal”? No. Just no. You’re not broken. You’re probably hormonal. And this podca…
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