Brit Davies: Growing Through Change: An HR Powerhouse's Honest Take on Mental Health at Work & Home

<p>Every parent hopes they&#39;ll never receive <em>that</em> phone call.</p><p>For Britany Davies, it came from her son&#39;s school counselor. An algorithm had flagged private journal entries that suggested her 12-year-old was struggling emotionally. In an instant, the accomplished HR executive, people leader, and mother found herself confronting one of the most frightening moments a parent can experience.</p><p>In this heartfelt episode of <em>Mental Health Momentum</em>, host <strong>Dr. David Morgan</strong>, licensed psychologist and Director of Mental Health Awareness at Silicon Slopes, welcomes <strong>Brittany Davies</strong>, former Chief People Officer at Fullcast, workplace culture strategist, and creator of <em>The At Will Economy</em> podcast.</p><p>Brit shares her family&#39;s deeply personal journey navigating anxiety, ADHD, and the unique mental health challenges that often accompany Type 1 diabetes. She explains how the constant demands of managing a chronic illness—from interrupted sleep to relentless responsibility at a young age—can quietly affect emotional well-being, even in children who appear happy, resilient, and thriving. </p><p>Throughout the conversation, Brit reminds us that mental health struggles are often invisible until someone feels safe enough to share them.</p><p>The discussion also explores Brit’s own experience with anxiety and ADHD, her passion for creating healthier workplaces, and the importance of recognizing that behind every employee, leader, and child is a human being carrying experiences we may never see.</p><p>Since this conversation was recorded, Brit has moved on from her role as Chief People Officer at Fullcast and is cultivating her next season of professional growth. Like any well-tended garden, careers evolve through changing seasons. Sometimes growth requires pruning what no longer serves us, planting new ideas before we can see the harvest, and trusting that today&#39;s quiet season is preparing tomorrow&#39;s opportunity. </p><p>Brit’s thoughtful leadership and people-first philosophy continue to influence those around her, and this next chapter promises new ways to help individuals and organizations flourish.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><ul><li><p>A parent&#39;s perspective after discovering a child&#39;s hidden mental health struggle</p></li><li><p>The connection between Type 1 diabetes and anxiety</p></li><li><p>Why chronic illness affects emotional well-being</p></li><li><p>Supporting children through mental health challenges</p></li><li><p>Living with anxiety and ADHD as an adult</p></li><li><p>Creating psychologically healthy workplaces</p></li><li><p>Leading with empathy during uncertainty</p></li><li><p>How career transitions create space for new growth</p></li><li><p>Why every season—even difficult ones—has something to teach us</p></li></ul><p>Whether you&#39;re raising children, managing a team, living with chronic illness, or navigating your own career transition, this episode is a reminder that growth rarely happens all at once. It happens one conversation, one challenge, and one season at a time.</p><p><br></p>