Bron and Rebecca explore all things joy, play, and fun! They chat about the importance of joy for sustainability in our careers, the common challenges of therapist schemas like self-sacrifice and unrelenting standards, and pr...
Bron is joined by listener Nick to chat about his unique transition into psychology at a later stage of life and while he was a full-time Executive Director of HR. They chat about ππ½ The challenges he faced and sacrifices β¦
Happy New Year Mental Workers, and welcome back a new season of the Mental Work podcast - it's great to be back! π₯³β In this ep, Bron and Matthew chat about how to reclaim the joy of being a psychologist β¦
It's our last episode for 2023! Thanks SO much for listening β€οΈ Bron thought she would treat you to some uplifting content to round off the year. In this ep, Bron unpacks all the good things about being a psychologist, β¦
Bron unpacks what end-of-year burnout looks like for therapists and her π₯ red hot π₯strategies for preventing burnout (book your leave for next year NOW!). LINKS Comic by Gemma Correll on burnout: https://www.instagram.com/p/C...
Bron and Carly unpack a spicy listener question: Is it possible to be financially secure AND avoid burnout? They chat about ππ½ Valuing the skills that you have to offer as a psychologist ππ» Finding workplaces that align with ...
Bron is joined by Rebecca Black (Clin Psych at Nourish, Heal, Grow & sustainable career coach) to unpack how to build a sustainable psychology career. Yes, it IS possible to have a profitable career, friends/family, and even ...
Today on Mental Work, by popular request Bron returns to the topic of emotional labour with guests Anthony Joffe (Psychologist/PhD Candidate) and James Clarke (Clinical Psychologist/PhD Candidate). They chat about ππ½ Surface ...
Bron is joined by Carly Dober (Psychologist, Director of AAPi ) to unpack the taboo world of getting therapy as a therapist. We talk about ππ½ Does getting therapy mean you're not suited to the profession? ππ» Does psych traini...
Bron is joined by James Clarke (Clinical psychologist/PhD candidate) to unpack emotional labour. Get ready for a huge dose of validation as James confirms that delivering therapy is not just 'tea and biscuits' - it's REALLY h...
When was the last time you had a decent break from clinical work? We all need breaks, but many of us struggle with the practicalities of doing so. In this ep, Bron unpacks ππ½ What a good break looks like β¦
Bron is joined by psychologist Eloise Tomkins to unpack how to return to mental health work after experiencing burnout. They chat about: ππ½ What burnout is & its impact on early-career psychs ππ» Recovering from burnout π How ...
Ever thought of calling it a day? Bron unpacks the dilemma of when you can't stop thinking about quitting working in mental health. She talks about ππ½ the stigma of quitting among mental health professionals ππ» reasons why th...
Exhausted, struggling to stay afloat, and dreading going to work? You could be burnt out. Bron & Rach share their experiences with burnout and take us through some actionable ways to overcome it. Thanks for listening. Mental ...