My Daily Business Podcast Episode 570: Work, Mental Health and Finding Balance with Professor Eóin Killackey (Clinical Psychologist)
Nov 20, 2025
Professor Eóin Killackey, a clinical psychologist and researcher at Orygen, delves into the vital link between work and mental health. He discusses practical strategies to cope with stress, emphasizing the importance of meaningful work for wellbeing. Eóin shares insights on setting boundaries, managing social media pressures, and recognizing when to seek help. He highlights the three core needs for happiness: shelter, connection, and purpose, and encourages small, actionable changes to combat overwhelming feelings in our fast-paced world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Three Essentials Of Human Happiness
- Human happiness needs three simple things: shelter, connection, and purpose.
- For most people, purpose comes from what they spend most of their time doing.
Redundancy Triggered A Severe Reaction
- A 55-year-old factory worker developed psychosis after redundancy because his identity was tied to work.
- Replacing male-identified tasks and purpose helped his recovery.
What Makes A Mentally Healthy Job
- Mentally healthy jobs balance demand, control, and creativity.
- Work that feels meaningful protects mental health even if it's hard.
