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Mental Work

Bronwyn Milkins
Mental Health
Burnout
Psychology
Self-Care
Supervision
Schema Therapy
Private Practice
Neurodiversity
Early Career Psychologists
Australia
Professional Development
Workplace Culture
Therapy
Psychosocial Hazards
Imposter Syndrome
Harmful Supervision
Community Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Forensic Psychology
Self-Compassion

Mental Work is the podcast about working in mental health for psychologists, with an early-career focus. Hosted by Psychologist Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

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Bron is joined by Dr Catherine Hart (Clinical Psychologist) to unpack one of the most overlooked but clinicall... more

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>> Join us for a LIVE online episode recording on Friday 12th June 2026 to celebrate Mental Works' 200th episode! Register at Humantix <<

Bron is joined by Dr George Loram (Psychologist working in Mparntwe/Alice Springs) to explore what it’s like t... more

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Bron is joined by Dr Ben Searle (Organisational Psychologist) for part two of their deep dive into severe and prolonged burnout, focusing on what it actually looks like in practice and how clinicians can support recovery.

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Bron is joined by Tess Philip (psychologist and founder of Tess Philip Psychology) to chat about her provisional psychology journey and what it takes to keep going when everything feels stacked against you.

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Recent Guests

George Loram
Psychologist working with Aboriginal communities in Alice Springs
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Headspace
Episode: Working remotely with Aboriginal mob (with Dr George Loram)
Dr. Ben Searle
Organizational psychologist
Mind on the Job
Episode: Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 2 - moral injury and cynicism (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Tess Philip
Psychologist, founder of Well Creative Minds
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Episode: LISTENER STORY: Managing bullying in a psychology internship and coming out the other side (with Tess Philip)
Ben Searle
Organizational psychologist; director of Mind on the Job
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Episode: Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 1 (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Amy Henderson
Organizational psychologist
Episode: Protecting yourself from psychosocial hazards at work (with Amy Henderson)
Vi-An Nguyen
Organizational psychologist focused on well-being and performance; private practice An Tâm Coaching and Psychology
An Tâm Coaching and Psychology
Episode: How culture shapes our experience at work (with Vi-An Nguyen)
Catherine Hart
Clinical psychologist and director of Succoris Psychology
Succoris Psychology
Episode: Staying relevant and innovative in a changing mental health landscape (with Dr Catherine Hart)
Laura Lee
Psychologist and sexologist; runs her own practice on the surf coast of Victoria, Geelong
Private practice in Geelong, Victoria; sexologist
Episode: Why sexual healthcare matters & how to talk about sex with clients (with Laura Lee)
Trisnasari Fraser
Community psychologist and researcher at University of Melbourne; convenor of Creativity and Wellbeing Research Initiative
University of Melbourne
Episode: What music can teach psychologists about cultural humility, belonging, and community (with Trisnasari Fraser)

Hosts

Bronwyn Milkins
Host of Mental Work
Claire Trevett
Psychologist and board-approved supervisor specializing in supervision for provisional psychologists and complex trauma.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • Awesome resources for early career and provisional psychologists

    Amazing episode with Renae Martelli re. letting go of worksheets and tuning into clients! Such a timely episode as I just finished my first placement and found this episode so informative! Thank you for making this podcast, it’s been an invaluable source of information as a trainee psychologist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RiceGirl1980
    Australia4 months ago
  • Fantastic resource for Early Stage Australian Psychologist

    I am finding this podcast so helpful and really appreciate having an Australian source of information. I have particularly valued the early sessions discussing the financial aspects of establishing a private practice. Thank you so much for the honesty and transparency in providing detailed costs involved in running a private practice! Much appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NSeanne
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great work

    I love this podcast - so many interesting voices and experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reggieman1
    Australia2 years ago
  • Thank you

    I have just finished my fifth year master’s in psychology. I wish I had listened to this podcast before doing my placement. I am now looking forward to listening to every episode. I have learned so much. Fantastic wisdom. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roxyjuliet14
    Australia2 years ago
  • One of the best psychology podcasts

    I am absolutely loving (and bingeing) this podcast. As an early career psychologist every episode is very relevant and taking away so much from each. I am constantly sharing with my supervisor my key take aways from episodes. Highly recommend taking a listen!

    Thank you for creating an Australian early career psychologist podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eddybear123
    Australia3 years ago

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Listeners highlight practical, no-nonsense guidance for early-career psychologists.
Listeners frequently praise honesty about costs and building a private practice in Australia.
Guests are described as authentic, knowledgeable voices bringing real-world experience.

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Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 2 - moral injury and cynicism (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Q: Where can listeners learn more about you or get in touch?
Listeners can visit mindonthejob.com for more resources and to connect with Dr. Searle's work.
Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 2 - moral injury and cynicism (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Q: What should listeners take away about recovery from burnout?
Recovery is challenging and non-linear, but with realistic expectations, self-compassion, acknowledgement of the systemic pressures at play, and structured steps like value-aligned goals and supportive conversations, people can progress toward improved well-being.
Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 2 - moral injury and cynicism (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Q: Could you explain moral injury and how it contributes to burnout?
Moral injury arises when individuals feel forced to act against their core values or are prevented from acting according to those values, leading to deep emotional distress and a sense of misalignment with organizational priorities, which exacerbates burnout especially in care professions.
Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 2 - moral injury and cynicism (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Q: What are some strategies to get out of cynicism?
Strategies include engaging in recreational and mastery activities aligned with personal interests, practicing gratitude to highlight positive experiences, reflecting on times you coped well with stress, and gradually reintroducing positive experiences to rebuild trust and motivation.
Treating clients with severe burnout: Part 2 - moral injury and cynicism (with Dr Ben J Searle)
Q: What are the early warning signs of burnout?
Early signs include consistent exhaustion, increasing detachment or cynicism, reduced sense of efficacy, cognitive difficulties like memory and attention issues, and trouble relaxing after work, with somatic cues such as abdominal tension and heart-rate changes appearing as burnout progresses.

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What is Mental Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Mental Work focuses on mental health careers with an emphasis on early-career psychologists and clinicians. Recent episodes cover adopting scalable, ethical innovations in practice, talking about sexuality in clinical settings, intercultural approaches to therapy and community wellbeing, practical guidance for students and early-career professionals, and burnout or self-care strategies for helping professionals. Noteworthy is the mix of practitioner-led insights and research-informed perspectives, with guests ranging from clinicians and supervisors to researchers exploring culture, diversity, and lived experience in mental health. Overall, it's a practical resource for those starting out or navigating growth in clinical psychology and relat... more

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1. George Loram
2. Dr. Ben Searle
3. Tess Philip
4. Ben Searle
5. Amy Henderson
6. Vi-An Nguyen
7. Catherine Hart
8. Laura Lee

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