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The goal of the psych health and safety podcast is to rapidly advance the practice of psychological health and safety in companies worldwide. Featuring a guest each episode from the fields of health and safety, psychology and academia who are leading the way in their corner of the globe. Hosts: Jason van Schie, Joelle Mitchell, Hayley Farrell & Peter Kelly
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Discover the antidote to "wellbeing washing" with our podcast! Hosted by Sheila Lord from BMR Health and Wellbeing and Dr. Jacqui Wilmshurst, a Chartered Psychologist specializing in Psychological Health, Safety, and Wellbeing at work. Join us as we delve into the core of real workplace wellbeing, moving beyond mere add-ons to integrate good work practices throughout your organisation. We explore psychological health and safety's significance and offer actionable steps for businesses to elev ...
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Roxane Gervais, Principal Psychologist at Practical Psychology Consultancy Ltd, and Dr Prue Millear, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. We chat about their current research into serious leisure and its role in work recovery. They are currently recrui…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Rachael Potter, Research Fellow for Justice and Society at the University of South Australia. We discuss her recently published paper developing a National Policy Index for worker mental health, involving input from 45 diverse countries. Rachael speaks to her methodology and findings, …
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Liz Payne, Head of Organisational Development & Learning at the Southern Eastern Sydney Local Health District and most recently, the chair of the inaugural Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHS Con 2024).During this lively conversation, Liz, Joelle and Jason recap highlights from the PH…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Megan Alderson, Founding Director The Strand Veterinarian and Creator of the Vet Thrive Wellness Programme. Megan speaks about the mental health challenges facing the veterinary industry, and shares details of a program she developed and implemented to improve wellbeing in veterinary prac…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Benjamin Ostrowski, Senior Behavioural Researcher at Atlassian. Ben shares insights and findings from his ongoing internal research with Atlassian's Team Anywhere, exploring a range of outcomes in distributed work teams including productivity, innovation, and mental health. https://www…
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Stavroula Leka, Professor of Organisations Work and Health at Lancaster University. Stavroula shares her recollections from her time as the convenor of the working group for ISO 45003, and offers insights into global policy and legislative changes in relation to psychological health and safety.…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Mike Hagan, HR and WHS Consultant at Mike Hagan Consulting Services. Mike shares insights from his experiences working across Safety and Human Resources to implement psychological health and safety in a large multinational. Key issues and challenges include implementing psychosocial surve…
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Sara Flanagan, Global Wellbeing Director at Boston Consulting Group. Sara shares from her experiences in implementing psychological health and safety internally within professional services firms, both at a national and at a global level.By Sara Flanagan, Peter Kelly, Kate Field
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Marc Atherton, Registered Aviation Psychologist and Partner at Allaxa. Marc speaks to the impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns on the aviation industry, shares his views about the relationship between mental health and safety in aviation, and shares insights from the recently published Royal Aeronautic…
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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Brock Bastian, Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and Director and Principal Psychologist at Psychological Safety Australia. Brock shares learnings from his research in the fields of organisational culture and leadership, and we chat about the topic of toxic …
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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr John Fitzgerald, Mentally Healthy Work Lead at WorkSafe New Zealand. We explore a research report recently published by WorkSafe examining the role of work factors in suicide. John details the research purpose, methodology, and findings, and shares his key takeaway messages arising from…
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In this episode, UK hosts Peter Kelly and Kate Field chat with Stuart Mace, Occupational Health and Wellbeing Lead at Skansa. Stuart shares his experiences from working in recruitment, in particular his observations about the role of psychosocial hazards in driving turnover. He reflects on how his experiences in recruiting inform his learning while…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with John Chan, an organisational psychologist and Managing Director at Infinite Potential. He shares the latest findings from his ongoing burnout research, including the impact of psychosocial hazards such as job demands, job control, and workplace relationships. He also discusses interesting…
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In this episode, Sharon Moffat, a mental health trainer and speaker, shares her personal journey with mental illness and how she transitioned from being a personal trainer to working in the mental health space. She discusses the impact of workplace pressure and relationships with leaders on mental health and emphasizes the need for organizations to…
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In this research synopsis episode, Professor Tony LaMontagne discusses his published paper titled "Work-related causes of mental health conditions and interventions for their improvement in workplaces", published in The Lancet in 2023. The paper explores the evidence that psychosocial hazards harm mental health and provides recommendations for addr…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Christina Hey-Nguyen and Alex Rowe from the SafeWork NSW Respect at Work Taskforce. They share why the Taskforce was formed, the 4-year strategy, the approach to regulation taken by the Taskforce, and what employers can expect from a Taskforce inspection or investigation. They share their…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Ben Caldwell, communications coordinator for Rangitīkei District Council. He shares his approach to creating a personality for a local government social media account ("Ben from Comms"), and the value that an engaging social media presence can provide to local government. He talks about t…
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In this special 200th episode of the Psych Health and Safety Podcast, hosts Jason, Joelle, and Peter celebrate the milestone and make exciting announcements. They introduce the newest co-host for the UK stream of the podcast, Kate Field. The hosts reflect on the journey of the podcast and the valuable insights gained from interviewing industry lead…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with James Owen Lewis, a human sustainability leader at Deloitte, who shares insights into workplace mental health programs in the UK. He highlights the need for a holistic approach to workplace wellbeing and the importance of addressing root causes rather than adding more interventions. He al…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Joe Grasso, Clinical Psychologist and Vice President, Workforce Transformation at Lyra Health. Joe talks about the healthcare context in the United States and the role of the EAP within that context. He talks about the opportunity for EAP providers to engage in primary prevention work …
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Nerida Jessup, Partner at Herbert Smith Freehills. Nerida shares her perspectives on the Right to Disconnect Bill and discusses similar legislation outside of Australia, and the apparent overlaps between this bill and WHS legislation. She offers advice for businesses preparing for the new…
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Content warning: SuicideIn this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Steve Phillip, Founder of the Jordan Legacy. Steve shares the thinking and purpose behind the Jordan Legacy, and the work that the Legacy does with businesses and government to support meaningful suicide prevention activities. https://thejordanlegacy.com/…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle interview Shannon Butcher, Organisational Psychologist and Deputy Director - Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology Program at the University of Western Australia. Shannon tells us about a research project on the state of work in Australia, exploring job satisfaction, psychological safe…
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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Paul McGregor, Founder of Everymind at Work. Paul discusses some of the common pitfalls organisations encounter when implementing a Mental Health First Aid program, and shares strategies to improve program effectiveness and how to improve protections and supports for peer supporters.https://everyminda…
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In this episode, Sheila Lord and Dr Jacqui Wilmshurst delve into the innovative implementation of a four-day working week at Grant Instruments, a company known for producing scientific equipment. With insights from Kevin Belgrove, who manages the R&D team, and Yasmin Mackay, who was instrumental in pushing for this change, we explore the motivation…
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In this episode Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr. Cynthia Mathieu, Author and Professor of Organizational Behavior at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. We chat about her book, Dark Personalities in the Workplace, and her ongoing research into dark personalities in the workplace.https://cynthiamathieu.com/en/…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Josh Darby, Senior Firefighter and the Project Lead of the Whanaungatanga Trust and Wellbeing Programme. Josh shares with us some emerging findings from his research into the impact of trauma on fire fighter mental health, and the role that perceived organisational support plays in that r…
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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #173The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 16th January 2024!In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Lyndall Strazdins, Professor and Director, ANU Mental Health Review. Lyndall shares her views on time as a social determinant of health. We explore the current discussions about work…
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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #168The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 16th January 2024!In this extended episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Francois Barton, Chief Executive of the New Zealand Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum. Francois shares the work that the Forum has been contributing to the field of psy…
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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #158The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 16th January 2024!In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with returning guest Jennifer Low, Director of Health, Safety, Resilience and Digital Policy at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jen provides an update on the progress of the…
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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #140The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 16th January 2024!In this episode, Hayley and Peter chat with Jamie Broadley, Head of Health & Wellbeing at Serco. Jamie talks about Serco's experiences in implementing ISO 45003 and how they have approached operationalising the standard in the face of competing r…
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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EPISODE #139The Psych Health and Safety Podcast will be returning 16th January 2024!In this episode we chat with Susanna Harkonen, CEO and Founder of Inner Work. We discuss the implications of the recent International Labour Organization to include a safe and healthy working environment as a fundamental principle and right at wo…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with a team of researchers from the University of Western Australia. Dr Aleksandra Luksyte, Dr Stijn Masschelein, and Dr Joseph Carpini collaborated on a field research project (using a control condition and random assignment!) exploring what happens when a workforce is granted "radical flexib…
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In this special episode recorded as a live webinar, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle officially launch THE Psych Health and Safety Conference. We are joined by conference speakers (and repeat podcast guests) Dave Burroughs and Angela Martin to explore the Agenda.https://psychhealthandsafetyconference.com/…
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In this episode, Sheila Lord and Dr Jacqui Wilmshurst talk to Mike Russell, the Chief Inspector of Greater Manchester Police, about his innovative approach to retention and well-being in the police force.Mike shares how he implemented stay interviews, and created a psychologically safe way to engage with officers who are considering leaving the job…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Skye Buatava and Andrew Gavrielatos, representing the 23rd World Congress on Safety and Health at Work. They tell us what has been involved in organising the Congress, the types of speakers and events available, and the events they are most looking forward to (one involves beanbags and po…
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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Jodie Hill, Managing Partner at Thrive Law. Jodie shares about how her lived experience of psychological ill-health led her to found her law firm with the aim of being a psychologically safe and healthy workplace. We talk about the legislative environment in the UK and the role of legislation in drivi…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Paula Davis, Founder and CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute. Paula shares her observations on the misuse of the term 'burnout' and clarifies the real symptoms of burnout. She shares steps that individuals can take to protect themselves from burnout, when they are in a situation wher…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with David Savio, Director Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.In a highly practical conversation, David talks through the psychological health and safety strategy he is progressing at Lifeblood and the decision making process behind how he has ordered Lifeblood's ac…
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In this first episode of the new UK Psych Health and Safety podcast, hosts Sheila and Dr. Jacqui Wilmshurst introduce themselves and discuss the importance of psychological health and safety in the workplace. They also share their plans for future episodes!By Sheila Lord, Dr Jacqui Wilmshurst
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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with guest Dr Judith Grant, Managing Director of the Wellbeing Exchange. They explore wellbeing trends in the UK, discuss the proliferation of wellbeing providers, and the primary prevention approach endorsed by the World Health Organisation. Judith encourages different specialisms to work together to impl…
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This was a live recorded webinar as a pre-launch to an all new leader training course by FlourishDx: 'Work Design for Psychologically Healthy and Safe Teams'In this 40 minute discussion, Jason and Joelle discussed the course overview, the practical activities designed to build work design and psychosocial consultation skills for leaders, how the pr…
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Replay of the Sexual Prevention Webinar by FlourishDx 5 October 2023:The new statutory obligation in the Sex Discrimination Act to eliminate sexual harassment has been receiving a lot of press recently. While the idea of prevention is a new one in the context of this Act, Work Health and Safety legislation has imposed similar prevention duties on e…
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Todd Hopwood, Manager Governance and Customer Service at Wollongong City Council. Todd shares the story of how he became an advocate for mentally healthy work, and his approach to advocacy as a non-expert.By Todd Hopwood, Joelle Mitchell, Jason van Schie
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In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Lyndall Strazdins, Professor and Director, ANU Mental Health Review. Lyndall shares her views on time as a social determinant of health. We explore the current discussions about working hours in Australia, reframing working hours from the perspective of the household rather than the in…
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In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Dr Edward Lynch, Emergency Doctor and Triple Certified Lifestyle Physician. Edward shares his views about the shared responsibility for mental health between the employer and the employee, particularly in healthcare settings where there are inherent stressors present in the nature of the work that are…
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