Episodes

Bron is joined by Mental Health Nurse, Stephanie, to talk us through how to discuss medication with clients when you're not medically trained. Steph also gives some guidance on how to not let your personal biases enter the room. Bron leaves feeling reassured and less likely to freak out in the future. THE END BITS Thanks so much for listening. Mental Work is the podcast taking a closer look at the everyday challenges faced by early-career mental health professionals, so they don’t have to go it...

Bron takes us through the topic that therapists love to avoid: Money 💵. She highlights the negative attitudes embedded in the mental health profession and shares the experiences that have taught her that wanting a liveable salary is not only okay, but necessary. Mental Work is the podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early career psychologists, so they don’t have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins. THE END BITS Love the podcast? Keep it alive by joining our Patreon for $2 a mont...

Bron takes us through the challenges and successes of her first year as a private practice psychologist. Listen in for a jam-packed episode full of generously shared tips, tricks, and all the things Bron wishes she had known before starting out. All shared in the spirit of giving you a helping hand if you're thinking of diving into private practice. THE END BITS Thanks so much for listening. Mental Work is the podcast taking a closer look at the everyday challenges faced by early-career mental...

Why is good supervision so hard to find? And what can you do if you’re not getting what you need from supervision? Bron & Rach talk about their supervision experiences and provide practical tips on how to find a good supervisor, repair bad supervision, and know when to move on. Hey, thanks for listening! Mental Work is the podcast taking a closer look at the everyday challenges faced by early-career mental health professionals, so they don’t have to go it alone. Love the podcast? You can help ...

Nearly 1 in 2 adults will experience a diagnosable mental health condition in their lifetime - and that statistic includes mental health professionals. There's still a bunch of stigma around having mental illness as a mental health professional, but we think that's bullocks. So in this episode, Bron and Rach discuss why it's important to acknowledge our lived experience and how we can use it to benefit our clients and make work a better experience overall. THE END BITS Thanks for listening! Men...

Exhausted, struggling to stay afloat, and dreading going to work? You could be burnt out. Bron & Rach share their experiences with burnout and take us through some actionable ways to overcome it. Thanks for listening. Mental Work is the podcast taking a closer look at the everyday challenges faced by early-career mental health professionals, so they don’t have to go it alone. Love the podcast? You can help keep it alive by joining our Patreon for $2 a month at patreon.com/mentalworkpodcast...

Do you feel that you’re going to be exposed as a fraud any moment now? In this episode, Bron & Rach take a closer look at Imposter Syndrome, discussing what it is and how to give it the flick. Thanks for listening. Mental Work is the podcast taking a closer look at the everyday challenges faced by mental health professionals, so they don’t have to go it alone. Love the podcast? You can help keep it alive by joining our Patreon for $2 a month at patreon.com/mentalworkpodcast Want more? Websit...