Mental Work

Mental Work

Mental Work is the Australian podcast for mental health workers about working in mental health.
Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins (PhD, MPsych)

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About the Host

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Bronwyn Milkins

Mental Work Founder / Psychologist / Mental Health Researcher

Mental Work was founded by Dr Bronwyn Milkins (PhD, MPsych), an Aussie Psychologist and Mental Health Researcher on a mission to help early-career mental health workers have sustainable and enjoyable careers from the get-go. Since 2021, Bron has loved hosting Mental Work across 150+ episodes with 80+ guests. She's a bubbly ADHDer who likes dogs, sewing, and sci-fi.

Recent Episodes

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Owning your own sh*t as a therapist (with Marie Vakakis)
Aug. 27, 2025

Owning your own sh*t as a therapist (with Marie Vakakis)

Bron and Marie (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker) explore how mental health workers can sometimes hold idealised, unrealistic expectations of one another – and how this can lead to surprise or disappointment when we enc...
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Building sustainable boundaries for work-life balance (with Jazmin Pursell)
Aug. 20, 2025

Building sustainable boundaries for work-life balance (with Jazmin Pursell)

Bron and Jazmin (Social Worker, Consultant) discuss how early career mental health workers can maintain their well-being while balancing the demands of work and life. Jazmin shares her journey, from struggling with work-life ...
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Mailbag: Tips for first client/fair pay for first job/finding a niche (with Marie Vakakis)
Aug. 6, 2025

Mailbag: Tips for first client/fair pay for first job/finding a niche (with Marie Vakakis)

It's our first MAILBAG episode, woo hoo! 🥳 In this ep, Marie (Accredited Mental Health Social Worker) and Bron (Psychologist) answer listener questions: How should I prepare for my first ever client? When should I niche? What...
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Reviews

A fantastic podcast for early career therapists

"I recommend this podcast to all my supervisees. Bronwyn provides an informative and supportive space for the questions, fears, and reflections we all had when starting our career. Her vulnerability a…"

Annabel and Kuma | Feb. 6, 2023

Fantastic podcast - has saved my sanity!

"Thank you Bronwyn for addressing topics that are so important but so rarely talked about. Bronwyn gets it - the rollercoaster of being an early career mental health professional. Interesting, informa…"

messengerisevil | Jan. 11, 2023

Necessary listening for all psychs!

"Thanks for the amazing work you do, Bronwyn! I wish I’d had this podcast in my early career, but I’ve benefitted so much from it now. Thanks for letting me be a part of it too! 💖"

Sahranana | Oct. 29, 2022

Amazing podcast for all psychs

"Hi Bronwyn, just heard about you and your podcast about 15 mins ago via Tegan from the amazing AAPi and already can appreciate your work after listening to the cancellation policy podcast. I would l…"

Betty EC | Sept. 24, 2022

Essential podcast for early career mental health professionals!

"I think this is one of the best podcasts out there for early career mental health professionals. Bronwyn touches on relevant topics and I really like the fact that the episodes are to the point."

Sublimesounds | May 3, 2022

Excellent podcast for early career psychs!

"This is a fabulous Australian based psychology podcast (finally!). I am recommending it to all new psychs I work with. Love the topics and wonderful authenticity you bring to the podcast Bronwyn! As …"

hsbdis slaa | Oct. 9, 2023
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