Psychosocial Safety USA Podcast

Dr. I. David Daniels
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The Psychosocial Safety USA Podcast explores how work conditions shape human behavior, wellbeing, and performance. We spotlight psychosocial hazards and the strategic opportunities leaders gain by designing environments where people can think, feel, and perform at their best. Through research, lived experience, and practical frameworks, the show reframes psychosocial safety as both a human right and a competitive advantage. Whether you’re a worker seeking clarity or a leader building higher‑performing systems, this podcast provides the insights needed to help everyone thrive.

  1. Jul 21

    Work Stress Prevention with Dr. Marnie Dobson

    In Episode 173, host Dr. I. David Daniels and guest Dr. Marnie Dobson will discuss psychosocial safety from her lens as convener of a new group called the Work Stress Prevention Alliance. The Work Stress Prevention Alliance is a group of individuals representing academic research, labor, and other occupational health and safety advocates. The Alliance was formed in response to an urgent call to address the high prevalence of work-related stress (due to psychosocial hazards) in the U.S.   Dr. Dobson is the Director of the Healthy Work Campaign and has served as the Associate Director of the Center for Social Epidemiology (a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit) since 2005. With more than 20 years of experience conducting worker-centered occupational stress research at the University of California, Irvine, Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, she continues to publish academic articles and book chapters and present at scientific conferences around the world. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dope-cat/chill-fmLicense code: OD1MUMBCGUUD9B7D

    Work Stress Prevention with Dr. Marnie Dobson

  2. Jul 7

    Talking Psychosocial Safety with Dr. I. David Daniels

    In Episode 172, host Dr. I. David Daniels provides an overview of the Psychosocial Safety Podcast’s ongoing focus, including the anchor topics to be covered. Dr. Daniels will be going solo for this episode, sharing the vision for Season 5 of the conversation, but Season 1 with the new name. He opens with a brief explanation of the transition and then discusses the anchor topics that will guide future episodes. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dope-cat/chill-fm License code: OD1MUMBCGUUD9B7D

  3. Jun 19

    The State of PHS, 4 Years Later the International Panel

    In June, 2021, FlourishDx conducted a live event focused on ISO 45003. At the time, I. David Daniels was working on a doctoral dissertation toward a doctorate in Occupational Health and Safety. I could argue that this event changed not only the course of my research but also the course of my life and ultimately led me to host the Psych Health and Safety USA podcast. In Episode 1 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, Host Dr. I. David Daniels was joined by the same group that was a part of the 2021 event: Jason Van Schie, Joelle Mitchell, Mary Ann Baynton, and Peter Kellly. In this episode, this group of some of the world’s foremost experts on psychological health and safety is back to share their observations about the field. This reunion is intended to serve as a check to see what has changed in the past four years across the four countries represented, and also as a send-off as Dr. Daniels transitions the podcast to its new name, “Psychological Safety USA podcast.”

    The State of PHS, 4 Years Later the International Panel

  4. Jun 5

    Better Response for First Responders With Dr. Kalim Wigfall

    Dive into Episode #170 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Dr. Kalim Wigfall, a veteran of the U. S. Coast Guard and behavioral health expert, who is the founder of the American Board for First Responder Behavioral Health. Psychosocial hazards may be perceived or experienced differently by individuals, but they originate in fully controllable organizational conditions: workload design, leadership behavior, communication patterns, staffing models, operational tempo, and cultural norms. These are system variables, not personal traits. System variables require system controls. The goal of FRBH is to establish national standards for first responder behavioral health systems and to establish a system to accredit organizations to address the behavioral, emotional, and mental health of their members.

    Better Response for First Responders With Dr. Kalim Wigfall

  5. May 22

    Specializing in the Public Sector Safety With Randy Milliron

    Dive into Episode #169 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Randy Milliron, the Administrator of the American Society of Safety Professionals Public Sector Security Special Interest Group, a OHS veteran of 28 years, and a content creator for RSM 307 Studios on YouTube. After spending several years in the mining industry as a safety professional, paramedic, and rescue technician, Randy joined the public sector a decade ago and has since focused on the health and safety of public-sector workers. In this episode, he’ll share his thoughts on the differences and similarities between the sectors, as well as some important points for leaders looking to improve psychological health and safety in their organizations.

    Specializing in the Public Sector Safety With Randy Milliron

  6. May 8

    Transforming Work with Bernie Wong

    Dive into Episode #168 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Bernie Wong, a mental health educator, public health practitioner, and activist who has spent over a decade in advocacy for the mental health and well-being of all. He is on the founding team of Mind Share Partners, a national mental health advocacy nonprofit focused on the workforce and workplace. He helped establish its Client Services practice and now serves as its Movement Building and Research Lead, overseeing its research, media, and advocacy efforts. This conversation centers on Bernie’s efforts through Mind Share Partners to not only address the state of mental health in the workplace but also help organizations transform the workplace so it does not create psychsoail hazard exposure to the extent that it harms workers, as well as not exacerbating issues people face outside of work.

    Transforming Work with Bernie Wong

  7. Apr 24

    Perceptions of Wellness in Retail With Dr. Colleen Brents

    Dive into Episode #167 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Dr. Colleen Brents a senior manager at Antea Group USA. Dr. Brents is an Environmental Health and Safety professional and a Certified Professional Ergonomist. In this episode, Dr. Brents will discuss the results of recent efforts to help a major retailer improve workers' health and safety. The project not only revealed differences in the reception of well-enough efforts based on people's level in the company, but also reinforced the clear connection between the psychological environment and worker ergonomic issues.

    Perceptions of Wellness in Retail With Dr. Colleen Brents

  8. Apr 10

    Total Work Health on a Grand Scale With Capt. Christian Rathke

    Dive into Episode #166 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Capt. Christian Rathke, Director of the Total Worker Health Program at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS). A pioneer in the federal government conversation about Total Worker Health (TWH), Capt Rathe has played a pivotal role in advancing TWH through his leadership at NOAA. As Director of the NESDIS Total Worker Health Program, Rathke has worked to integrate physical, mental, and social well-being into everyday organizational practices. His efforts focus on reducing psychosocial stressors, addressing physical hazards, and fostering supportive workplace relationships. By embedding health and safety into the design of work itself, Rathke’s initiatives aim to transform federal workplaces into environments that not only protect employees but also actively promote engagement, fulfillment, and measurable health outcomes.

    Total Work Health on a Grand Scale With Capt. Christian Rathke
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The Psychosocial Safety USA Podcast explores how work conditions shape human behavior, wellbeing, and performance. We spotlight psychosocial hazards and the strategic opportunities leaders gain by designing environments where people can think, feel, and perform at their best. Through research, lived experience, and practical frameworks, the show reframes psychosocial safety as both a human right and a competitive advantage. Whether you’re a worker seeking clarity or a leader building higher‑performing systems, this podcast provides the insights needed to help everyone thrive.

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