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Mental Work

Bronwyn Milkins
Mental Health
Burnout
Psychology
Self-Care
Supervision
Schema Therapy
Private Practice
Australia
Neurodiversity
Early Career Psychologists
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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Latest Episodes

Bron is joined by returning guest Matthew Jackson to celebrate episode 200 with a live recording about one of the most important questions in early-career psychology: how do you actually make this career sustainable?

They chat about:

👉🏽 What hasn... more

Bron is joined by Ceara Rickard (psychologist, Board-Approved Supervisor, and lived experience leader at Life Without Barriers) for a wide-ranging conversation about what it really means to be a psychologist. Ceara shares her journey to working proud... more

Bron is joined by Kate Crosher (founding director of the Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association, AEDPA) to unpack the Australian Psychology Board's proposed training pathway redesign. Kate breaks down what the proposed change... more

Bron is joined by Patricia Gallagher (psychologist & EMDR consultant) to unpack how early-career clinicians can safely and confidently support survivors of family and domestic violence.

They chat about:👉🏽 The difference between toxic relationship... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Crosher
Educational and Developmental and Clinical Psychologist, founding director of AEDPA
AEDPA (Australian Educational and Developmental Psychology Association)
Episode: The Australian Psychology Board's proposed training redesign (with Kate Crosher)
Patricia Gallagher
Registered psychologist focusing on domestic violence, family violence, and trauma recovery
Gallagher Psychology
Episode: Helping survivors of family and domestic violence (with Patricia Gallagher)
Tiffany Limacher
Licensed psychotherapist in Switzerland
Outpatient clinic in Switzerland
Episode: Learning to be a therapist: Boundaries and self-doubt from a Swiss perspective (with Tiffany Kanani Limacher)
Chris Long
Registered psychologist in Sydney, specialist in trauma work (EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, schema therapy)
Private practice in Sydney; trauma-focused clinician
Episode: Starting out in trauma work: EMDR, TF-CBT, and therapist fears (with Chris Long)
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
Well Creative Minds
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
Mind on the Job
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)

Host

Bronwyn Milkins
Host of Mental Work; psychologist

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
    Australia5 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
    Australia3 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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Audiences value Australian focus and honest discussions about private practice and funding.
Listeners praise its practical guidance for early-career psychologists.
Guests and host are praised for authenticity and breadth of topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Australian Psychology Board's proposed training redesign (with Kate Crosher)
Q: What practical steps should listeners take to participate and submit their views before the deadline?
Visit the APRA AEDPA resources, use the submission generator to tailor input, ensure accuracy and avoid misinformation, and submit any portion of input you understand and support.
The Australian Psychology Board's proposed training redesign (with Kate Crosher)
Q: What are the biggest concerns or challenges with the AQF level changes (9 to 8) and how might they affect researchers and academia?
Lowering AQF from 9 to 8 could impact salaries, research capacity, and the ability of graduates to pursue PhD work and teach at higher levels, which could threaten the scientist-practitioner model and the quality of training.
The Australian Psychology Board's proposed training redesign (with Kate Crosher)
Q: Can you give listeners a plain-English overview of what the Psychology Board is proposing and why these reforms are being considered?
The board is redesigning the pathway for training psychologists to create a single, shorter five-year route with earlier practical training, bringing it in line with other APRA-regulated professions and reducing costs and complexity for regulation.
Starting out in trauma work: EMDR, TF-CBT, and therapist fears (with Chris Long)
Q: What would you tell an early-career clinician who feels overwhelmed by the number of trauma therapies available?
Begin with Trauma-Focused CBT to establish core skills (stabilisation, education, gradual exposure), read and listen to various resources to understand different approaches, and gradually explore EMDR and other modalities as you gain confidence and supervision.
Starting out in trauma work: EMDR, TF-CBT, and therapist fears (with Chris Long)
Q: How do you introduce EMDR to a client who is new to trauma work?
Start with small, manageable targets and explain that EMDR is a processing method that helps link trauma memories with adaptive information, using bilateral stimulation as a tool to facilitate processing rather than a magic solution.

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

The show centers on working in mental health with an emphasis on early career psychologists practicing in Australia. Episodes cover a mix of practical guidance, policy discussions, and clinical insights—from training pathway reforms and burnout management to trauma therapies, DV practice, cultural safety, and cross-border practice differences. A recurring strength is translating complex concepts into actionable steps for clinicians at the start of their careers, often featuring guests who are practicing clinicians, researchers, and advocates. The format combines candid personal experiences with evidence-informed tips, making it especially valuable for listeners navigating training, supervision, private practice, and workplace wellbeing. A n... more

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1. Kate Crosher
2. Patricia Gallagher
3. Tiffany Limacher
4. Chris Long
5. George Loram
6. Dr. Ben Searle
7. Tess Philip
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