Mental Work is the podcast about working in mental health for early-career psychologists.
Hosted by psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins.
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About the Host
Dr Bronwyn Milkins
Mental Work Host / Psychologist / Mental Health Researcher
Mental Work is hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins (PhD, MPsych), an Australian Psychologist and Mental Health Researcher on a mission to help early-career psychologists have sustainable and enjoyable careers from the get-go. Since 2021, Bron has loved hosting Mental Work across 200+ episodes with 100+ guests. She's a bubbly ADHDer who loves dogs, music, and sci-fi.
Recent Episodes
Burnout & self-careCareerComplex clinical practiceCultural responsivenessDiverse areas of practiceFor provisional psychologistsImposter syndromeListener storyModern therapist dilemmasNeurodiversity-affirming practicePoliticsPrivate practice & financesSupervisionTherapy skillsTherapy with young people
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July 1, 2026
Supporting clients experiencing grief and loss (with Richard Sedgman)
Bron is joined by Richard Sedgman (social worker and founder of Live Well HQ) to talk about one of the most emotionally challenging areas in clinical work: supporting clients through grief and loss. Richard draws on his three years in palliative care and extensive private practice experience to share what actually helps, and what well-meaning therapists often get wrong. They chat about: 👉🏽 The difference between grief, bereavement, and loss, and why grief extends far beyond death 👉🏻 Why ACT and
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June 24, 2026
You don't need to pick a lane: Building a psychology career that works for you (with Ethan Solomon)
Bron is joined by Ethan Solomon (organisational psychologist and private practice therapist) to chat about building a career that blends both therapy and corporate work. Ethan shares how he went from wanting to be a clinical psychologist to specialising in psychometric assessment, leadership development, and coaching, while keeping one foot firmly in private practice therapy. They chat about: 👉🏽 What organisational psychology actually involves day-to-day 👉🏻 The transferable skills that connect t
June 21, 2026
Ending placement poverty in psychology (Solo)
In this short bonus episode, Bron discusses the financial stress experienced by many psychology students undertaking placements and the push to include psychology students in the Australian Government's Commonwealth Prac Payment scheme. She covers: 👉🏽 Why psychology students currently miss out on the Commonwealth Prac Payment 👉🏻 The data on financial stress during unpaid placements 👉 Case studies of financial stress during psychology placements 👉🏿 The petition currently before Federal Parliament
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