Mental Work

Mental Work is the Australian podcast unpacking the challenges faced by early-career psychologists, so they don't have to go it alone. Hosted by Dr Bronwyn Milkins.

Recent Episodes
  • Studying while ill and working with a visible health condition (with Kaedee Abel)
    Nov 20, 2024 – 59:56
  • Studying internationally, working with gender diverse people, personalised self-care (with Fabian Friedrich)
    Nov 13, 2024 – 01:04:18
  • Tips for nailing the first three therapy sessions (with Marie Vakakis)
    Nov 6, 2024 – 55:30
  • Creating safe therapeutic spaces for clients with complex trauma (with Dr Catherine Hynes)
    Oct 2, 2024 – 58:18
  • Neurodiversity affirming schema therapy with Emma DiCicco (Ep 71 re-run)
    Sep 11, 2024 – 51:32
  • Mental Work is on break - new episodes later in the year!
    Aug 20, 2024 – 00:40
  • Mistakes made and lessons learned
    Jul 21, 2024 – 19:22
  • How to not do 'therapy-lite' with partners and friends (with Matthew Jackson)
    Jul 24, 2024 – 43:07
  • The importance of knowing your own stuff as a therapist (with Daniela Ho Tan)
    Jul 17, 2024 – 56:46
  • LISTENER STORY: Equine therapy, AHPRA complaints, going solo in private practice (with Danielle Rancie)
    Jul 10, 2024 – 52:44
  • BONUS: Harmful supervision
    Jun 30, 2024 – 23:47
  • AHPRA Notifications (with Dr Carollyne Youssef)
    Jul 3, 2024 – 47:56
  • Working with couples (with Marie Vakakis)
    Jun 26, 2024 – 51:05
  • Should I get certified in a particular therapy? (with Daniela Ho Tan)
    Jun 19, 2024 – 57:07
  • What does a forensic psychologist do? (with Amy Brandler)
    Jun 12, 2024 – 42:01
  • Career progression in psychology: What jobs can I get? (with Matthew Jackson)
    Jun 5, 2024 – 43:23
  • Helping clients find healthy relationships (with Phoebe Rogers)
    May 29, 2024 – 42:17
  • How do I know if private practice is for me? (with Jordan Turner)
    May 22, 2024 – 50:12
  • Working therapeutically with young children (with Kate Christie)
    May 15, 2024 – 44:22
  • What is music therapy? (with Brede Davis)
    May 8, 2024 – 54:42
  • Working effectively with teens (with Marie Vakakis)
    May 1, 2024 – 45:52
  • Bringing joy and play back into your work day (with Rebecca Black)
    Apr 24, 2024 – 37:32
  • Celebrating episode 100! Reflections and our favourite clips
    Apr 10, 2024 – 55:30
  • Rethinking Borderline Personality Disorder and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
    Apr 17, 2024 – 01:01:46
  • Failing the National Psychology Exam (with Betty Farrell)
    Apr 3, 2024 – 41:24
  • "Why I chose contract work" (with Jordan Turner)
    Mar 27, 2024 – 48:57
  • Trauma-informed therapy for eating disorders (with Sherry-Lee Smith)
    Mar 20, 2024 – 40:11
  • How to help clients with an eating disorder (with Harriet Iles)
    Mar 13, 2024 – 48:29
  • Should you join a professional association? (with Sahra O'Doherty and Carly Dober)
    Feb 27, 2024 – 49:10
  • Upskilling in culturally-responsive practice for Asian clients (with Daniela Ho Tan)
    Mar 6, 2024 – 58:33
  • How to REALLY process what clients share with us (with Matthew Jackson)
    Feb 21, 2024 – 52:57
  • Using deliberate practice to improve your therapy skills and confidence (with Aaron Frost)
    Feb 14, 2024 – 47:32
  • BONUS: Insights from an NDIS participant on living with a disability (with Cameron Milkins)
    Feb 11, 2024 – 15:02
  • Disability and working effectively in the NDIS (with Dr Katherine Elliston)
    Feb 7, 2024 – 48:47
  • PhD curious? Everything you wanted to know (with Dr Michael English)
    Jan 31, 2024 – 50:37
  • "You can define your own pathway": Coming to psychology from a corporate career (with Nick Gotsis)
    Jan 24, 2024 – 01:01:13
  • How to reclaim the joy of being a psychologist (with Matthew Jackson)
    Jan 10, 2024 – 59:04
  • Family therapy: The basics and an intro to relational dynamics (with Marie Vakakis)
    Jan 17, 2024 – 55:52
  • “Why am I doing this again?” Celebrating the positives of being a psychologist
    Dec 13, 2023 – 19:12
  • End-of-year burnout and developing your burnout prevention plan
    Dec 6, 2023 – 22:36
  • How to feel confident when working with parents (with Marie Vakakis)
    Nov 29, 2023 – 44:32
  • When the therapist ends therapy
    Nov 22, 2023 – 31:02
  • LISTENER STORY: Being a queer therapist, importance of authenticity, leaving the clinical bridging program (with Matthew Jackson)
    Nov 15, 2023 – 46:47
  • LISTENER STORY: "The problem is the problem" (with Allison O'Leary)
    Nov 8, 2023 – 01:03:47
  • LISTENER STORY: Teacher to psych transition, managing complex cases, supporting gender diverse youth (with Natalie Shamir)
    Nov 1, 2023 – 42:12
  • Treating anxiety: CBT vs Schema Therapy (with Amanda Moses)
    Oct 25, 2023 – 51:42
  • "Can I have a personality on social media?" (with Sahra O'Doherty)
    Oct 18, 2023 – 52:22
  • "Will clients take me seriously if I'm young?" (With Kathleen Rippon)
    Oct 11, 2023 – 47:44
  • Diversifying your work to achieve your financial goals (with Dr Hayley Kelly)
    Oct 4, 2023 – 01:01:40
  • How to do Behavioural Activation well (with Amanda Moses)
    Sep 27, 2023 – 59:00
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