Mental Work

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

  1. 19h ago

    From client work to policy change: How psychologists can advocate for systemic change (with Anastasia Sagris-Desmond)

    Bron is joined by Anastasia Sagris-Desmond (psychologist and graduate of the Pathways to Politics Program) about advocacy beyond the therapy room. Anastasia shares how three decades working in gambling harm and family violence led her into politics, union leadership, and co-authoring a book on coercive control and financial abuse. They chat about:👉🏽 Why early-career psychologists often feel pressure to "stay small" and avoid advocacy👉🏻 How gambling harm is treated as a mitigating factor in the justice system👉 What coercive control and financial abuse actually look like👉🏿 Practical first steps for psychologists who want to get involved in advocacy or policy Guest: Anastasia Sagris-Desmond, Psychologist and AHPRA-Approved Supervisor LINKS Book authored by Tammy Casselson on surviving domestic violence: The Grimmest of Fairy Tales: A Lived Experience Voice That Offers Hope, Exposes Red Flags and Empowers Allies Pathways to Politics program (active in every Australian state and territory) Centre for Women's Economic Safety "Compulsion, convergence or crime?" A report from the Centre for Innovative Justice on contact with the criminal justice system as a form of gambling harm. Medical Scientists Association of Victoria (MSAV) The Adolescent Man Box Report THE END BITS Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    From client work to policy change: How psychologists can advocate for systemic change (with Anastasia Sagris-Desmond)

  2. Aug 5

    How to stay evidence-based and keep up with research after you graduate: A guide for psychologists (Solo)

    Bron tackles a listener question: how do you actually stay evidence-based once you're out of university, time-poor, and no longer have easy access to academic databases? She walks through the full range of free and low-cost options, from AI search tools to library memberships, so you can keep up-to-date with research without it becoming a second job. Bron covers:👉🏽 The AI tools built specifically for searching academic literature, and where general tools like ChatGPT fall short👉🏻 Free options like Google Scholar alerts, ResearchGate, and alumni library access👉 How to quickly find the "clinical implications" of any paper👉🏿 Where to find clinical practice guidelines for the conditions you treat most LINKS Bron has put all the links for this episode into a handy blog post. Head here for the full list: https://www.mentalworkpodcast.com/blog/how-do-i-stay-evidence-based-keeping-up-with-research-after-you-graduate-a-guide-for-psychologists/ THE END BITS Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to stay evidence-based and keep up with research after you graduate: A guide for psychologists (Solo)

  3. Jul 29

    Inside forensic psychology and working with violent and sexual offenders (with Kyle Miller)

    Bron is joined by Kyle Miller (psychologist working in forensic private practice) about what it's really like to work with people who have committed sexual or violent offences. Kyle shares how he found his way into forensic work almost by accident, and why "I work with people" has become his guiding philosophy. They chat about:👉🏽 The biggest misconceptions about people who commit sexual offences👉🏻 How Kyle manages countertransference and the pressure to "fix" clients👉 Why learning forensic terminology and skills happens on the job, not at uni👉🏿 How to build rapport with clients who don't want to be in the room Guest: Kyle Miller, Psychologist at Melbourne Private Psychology LINKS Melbourne Private Psychology Beyond The Crime podcast THE END BITS Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside forensic psychology and working with violent and sexual offenders (with Kyle Miller)

  4. Jul 22

    Authenticity without oversharing: What the research says about therapist self-disclosure (with Harriet Iles)

    Bron is joined by returning guest Harriet Isles (psychologist and founder of Restorative Space Psychology) to talk about therapist self-disclosure. Harriet shares her practical, intentional approach to deciding when sharing personal information with a client helps the therapeutic relationship, and when it gets in the way. They chat about:👉🏽 How to know when self-disclosure is actually for the client's benefit, not your own👉🏻 What the AHPRA Code of Conduct says about sharing personal information with clients👉 Findings from the 2025 "Goldilocks Disclosures" study on when self-disclosure lands well (and when it backfires)👉🏿 Why speaking "from the scar, not the wound" protects clients from role confusion Guest: Harriet Isles, Psychologist and Founder of Restorative Space Psychology LINKS Research article: "Goldilocks disclosures: A qualitative exploration of when therapist self-disclosure of lived experience is "just right" Harriet's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restorativespacepsychology/ THE END BITS Mental Work is the podcast for psychologists about the realities of working in mental health, with an early-career focus. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Authenticity without oversharing: What the research says about therapist self-disclosure (with Harriet Iles)

  5. Jul 15

    The post-registration clinical Masters bridging course and pivoting to non-client work (with Nishie Govender)

    Bron is joined by Nishie Govender (clinical psychologist and occupational psychology consultant) for an honest conversation about building a career that looks nothing like the one you imagined. Nishie shares how realising full-time clinical work wasn't sustainable for her led to a fulfilling dual career working between corporate psychology and private practice, and what prompted her to go back to study a Clinical Masters bridging course as a registered psychologist. They chat about: 👉🏻 What a corporate/occupational psychology role actually looks like day-to-day, and why it surprised her 👉 How clinical training transfers into nonclinical settings (and vice versa) 👉🏿 What the post-registration Clinical Masters bridging course involves, and who it's really for 👉🏾 The identity challenges of going back to being a student when you're already a competent psychologist Guest: Nishie Govender, Clinical Psychologist LINKS Cetas Psychology website THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for early-career psychologists about working in mental health. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The post-registration clinical Masters bridging course and pivoting to non-client work (with Nishie Govender)

  6. Jul 8

    Imagery rescripting deep dive (with Samantha Duroska)

    Bron is joined by Samantha Duroska (clinical psychologist) for a practical deep dive into using imagery techniques in therapy. They chat about: 👉🏽 How to adapt if clients struggle to visualise👉🏻 The common mistake of talking about imagery but not actually doing imagery👉🏿 How to manage dissociation risks with simple, practical grounding strategies👉 Why allowing clients to feel strong emotion in session can be a strength, not a failure 👉🏼 How Samantha manages her own emotions doing trauma work, and why she still finds it deeply meaningful Guest: Samantha Duroska, Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor LINKS Samantha Duroska's website Previous episode with Samantha on IRRT THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for early-career psychologists about working in mental health. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Imagery rescripting deep dive (with Samantha Duroska)

  7. Jul 1

    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 narrative therapy are Richard's go-to approaches with grieving clients 👉 The powerful "wave" analogy that helps clients understand how grief shifts over time 👉🏿 The common therapist mistakes to avoid👉🏼 Why therapists don't need lived experience of a loss to do genuinely good grief work Guest: Richard Sedgman, Social Worker, Therapist, and founder of Live Well HQ LINKS Live Well HQ website Live Well HQ on Instagram THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for early-career psychologists about working in mental health. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Supporting clients experiencing grief and loss (with Richard Sedgman)

  8. Jun 24

    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 therapy and org psych work 👉🏿 Why knowing your values is the best career compass you have 👉🏾 The misconceptions early-career psychs hold about what their career can look like 👉🏼 Why the human element in psychology will always matter, even in a world of AI Thank you for sharing your story, Ethan! 😊 Guest: Ethan Solomon, Organisational Psychologist and Therapist LINKS Ethan Solomon on LinkedIn THE END BITS Mental Work is the Australian podcast for early-career psychologists about working in mental health. Hosted by psychologist/researcher Dr Bronwyn Milkins. Support the show by buying me a virtual coffee ☕🍵 Have a question, episode idea or just want to say hi? DM Bron on Instagram, leave a comment on the Spotify episode, or email mentalworkpodcast@gmail.com Apply to be a guest / YouTube (with captions & transcript) / Website CREDITS Producer: Michael English Music: Home Commitment: Mental Work believes in an inclusive and diverse mental health workforce. We honour the strength, resilience, and invaluable contributions of mental health workers with lived experiences of mental illness, disability, neurodivergence, LGBTIQA+ identities, and diverse culture and language. We recognise our First Nations colleagues as Traditional Custodians of the land and pay respect to Elders past, present, and emerging. Mental Work is recorded on unceded Whadjuk Noongar boodja. Disclaimer: Mental Work provides informational content. Mental Work is not a psychological service and being a listener or guest does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Content should not be considered a replacement for professional consultation or therapy. All views expressed are personal, subject to change, and do not represent those of any affiliated employer, service, or organisation past or present. Efforts are made to ensure accuracy, but opinions may not always align with fact. Listeners are encouraged to thoughtfully assess the information presented and report any inaccuracies or concerns via email. Further information can be found here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    You don't need to pick a lane: Building a psychology career that works for you (with Ethan Solomon)
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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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  • Creator
    Bronwyn Milkins
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mental Work
  • Show Website
    Mental Work

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