Mental Work

Bronwyn Milkins

Mental Health

Burnout

Schema Therapy

Psychology

Attachment Theory

Healthy Relationships

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Sustainable Practice

Early Career Psychologists

Supervision

Borderline Personality Disorder

Therapist Schemas

Therapists In Therapy

Treatment Planning

Cultural Competence In Psychology

Neurodiversity

Rural Mental Health

Complex Trauma

Joy In Work

Therapeutic Techniques

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

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	186	Founded	4 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Mental HealthCareersBusinessHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

That's a wrap! 2025 end-of-year reflection (solo)

In the final episode of the year, Bron reflects on the wins and challenges of 2025, her favourite episode this year, behind-the-scenes updates to the podcast, and a sneak peek of episodes coming up in 2026. If you've enjoyed the podcast this year, pl... more

Yesterday • 22 min

Person-centred suicide prevention (with Lyn O'Grady)

Bron speaks with Dr Lyn O’Grady (community psychologist and suicidology researcher) about person-centred suicide prevention. Lyn shares how decades of work across communities, schools, projects and private practice shaped her understanding of suicida... more

3 Dec 2025 • 49 min

Implicit bias towards people with disability in Australia (with Dr Chrissy Antonopoulos)

Bron speaks with Dr Chrissy Antonopoulos (psychologist and founder of Beyond Bias Consulting) about her PhD research on implicit bias towards people with disability in Australia. Chrissy shares how her lived experience of blindness led her to investi... more

26 Nov 2025 • 37 min

Mastering professional boundaries in therapy (with Dr Bianca Denny)

Bron and guest Dr Bianca Denny unpack one of the trickiest early-career topics: professional boundaries in therapy. Together, they break down what boundaries actually mean (and don’t mean), how to navigate self-disclosure, gift-giving, ethical grey a... more

19 Nov 2025 • 32 min

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Recent Guests

Lyn O'Grady

Community psychologist with expertise in suicidology and extensive experience in clinical and community settings.

Episode: Person-centred suicide prevention (with Lyn O'Grady)

Dr. Chrissy Antonopoulos

Psychologist, lecturer, researcher, and owner of Beyond Bias Consulting

Beyond Bias Consulting

Episode: Implicit bias towards people with disability in Australia (with Dr Chrissy Antonopoulos)

Dr. Bianca Denny

Clinical psychologist based in Melbourne who provides supervision and writes on mental health topics.

Private practice in Melbourne

Episode: Mastering professional boundaries in therapy (with Dr Bianca Denny)

Shuktika Bose

Clinical psychologist and mental health consultant

Self-employed

Episode: Navigating identity-based burnout (with Shuktika Bose)

Renae Martelli

A psychologist with a solo practice in Perth focusing on children and families, and a board-approved supervisor.

Think Feel Grow

Episode: Beyond worksheets: How letting go can make you a better therapist (with Renae Martelli)

Claire Trevitt

Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor focusing on supporting early career psychologists

The Growing Therapist

Episode: Transference and countertransference (with Claire Trevitt)

Harriet Iles

Psychologist specializing in disordered eating, low mood, and anxiety

Private Practice in Wallara, Sydney

Episode: Managing the feelings that come along with running a private practice (with Harriet Iles)

Dr. Amy Talbot

Clinical psychologist and director of the Talbot Centre

The Talbot Centre

Episode: Working with complex clients: Staying grounded when you feel overwhelmed (with Dr Amy Talbot)

Anita Knezevic

A recently registered psychologist specializing in children and families

Episode: LISTENER STORY: Psychological safety at work and understanding contracts (with Anita Knezevic)

Host

Dr. Bronwyn Milkins.

Host and psychologist focused on early-career mental health issues and professional development. She strives to build supportive discussions around the challenges faced by mental health professionals through accessible and authentic conversations.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings

Fantastic resource for Early Stage Australian Psychologist
I am finding this podcast so helpful and really appreciate having an Australian source of information. I have particularly valued the early sessions discussing the financial aspects of establishing a private practice. Thank you so much for the honesty and transparency in providing detailed costs involved in running a private practice! Much appreciated!
Apple Podcasts
5
NSeanne
Australia2 years ago
Great work
I love this podcast - so many interesting voices and experiences.
Apple Podcasts
5
Reggieman1
Australia2 years ago
Thank you
I have just finished my fifth year master’s in psychology. I wish I had listened to this podcast before doing my placement. I am now looking forward to listening to every episode. I have learned so much. Fantastic wisdom. Thank you!!
Apple Podcasts
5
Roxyjuliet14
Australia2 years ago
One of the best psychology podcasts
I am absolutely loving (and bingeing) this podcast. As an early career psychologist every episode is very relevant and taking away so much from each. I am constantly sharing with my supervisor my key take aways from episodes. Highly recommend taking a listen!
Thank you for creating an Australian early career psychologist podcast!
Apple Podcasts
5
Eddybear123
Australia2 years ago
Excellent podcast for early career psychs!
This is a fabulous Australian based psychology podcast (finally!). I am recommending it to all new psychs I work with. Love the topics and wonderful authenticity you bring to the podcast Bronwyn! As a fellow ADHD psych, I especially admire and appreciate your openness about being a neurodivergent clinician, as I have often felt isolated from my peers in this space. I am bingeing every episode and look forward to new ones. Thank you ❤️
Apple Podcasts
5
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Australia2 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback highlights the valuable guidance on navigating mental health careers, including burnout prevention and work-life balance strategies.

Listeners appreciate the podcast for its supportive and authentic insights into the challenges faced by early-career mental health professionals.

Reviewers mention the importance of the personal experiences shared by guests and the host, making the content relatable and engaging.

The topics covered are highly relevant, and many listeners recommend it to colleagues and newcomers in the field.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#134	Australia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#69	United Arab Emirates/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#101	Indonesia/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#107	United Arab Emirates/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#129	India/Health & Fitness/Mental Health
Apple Podcasts	#193	Indonesia/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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Mastering professional boundaries in therapy (with Dr Bianca Denny)

Q: What are boundary crossings versus boundary violations?

Boundary crossings are generally more acceptable actions within context, while boundary violations are serious breaches of professional ethics that can exploit clients.

Mastering professional boundaries in therapy (with Dr Bianca Denny)

Q: What should therapists consider about self-disclosure?

Self-disclosure should always benefit the client, and therapists must be cautious about what and how much they share.

Transference and countertransference (with Claire Trevitt)

Q: What are some common mistakes early career psychologists make regarding transference and countertransference?

Taking client reactions personally, failing to recognize transference, or enacting their own emotional responses in the session rather than maintaining a therapeutic space.

Transference and countertransference (with Claire Trevitt)

Q: What are some typical countertransference reactions that psychologists might experience?

These can include feeling unusual emotions such as sadness or anger during a session that do not fit the context of the client's discussion, indicating a personal trigger for the therapist.

Working with complex clients: Staying grounded when you feel overwhelmed (with Dr Amy Talbot)

Q: If listeners are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, what would you say to them?

Recognize that feeling overwhelmed is common among therapists, even experienced ones, and it's important to acknowledge and process these feelings instead of dismissing them.

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Focused on the challenges and experiences faced by early-career mental health professionals, this podcast provides a rich exploration of relevant topics such as burnout prevention, psychological safety, and establishing work-life balance. The discussions often include insights from both the host and expert guests, including psychologists and social workers, who share their personal stories and practical advice in navigating the mental health field. Emphasizing the importance of community and support, episodes cover subjects like therapist visibility, emotional regulation, and the complexities of building professional identities in mental health settings.

This podcast is particularly noteworthy for its authenticity and engagement with the m... more

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1. Between Two Psychs: Tips for Provisional Psychologists and Early Career Therapists
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3. Ladies, We Need To Talk
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Mental Work launched 4 years ago and published 186 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Mental Work include:

1. Lyn O'Grady
2. Dr. Chrissy Antonopoulos
3. Dr. Bianca Denny
4. Shuktika Bose
5. Renae Martelli
6. Claire Trevitt
7. Harriet Iles
8. Dr. Amy Talbot

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