Psych Health and Safety Podcast

In this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, Australian co-hosts Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell discuss highlights from 2024 in a ‘Spotify Wrapped’ inspired episode. Top 5 highlights from the year include the inaugural PHSCON conference (and a lookahead to the 2025 edition), new colleagues at FlourishDx, turning customer problems into new software features, delivering 3 professional practice cohort-programs for about 100 HSE and P&C professionals, and recognising the contributions of the amazing Psych Health and Safety podcast team.

In this podcast, Elizabeth Bachrad, a Population Health Strategist, reveals how businesses can improve mental health using nudge theory. She underscores the connection between mental and physical health and the role of supportive relationships in the workplace. Elizabeth discusses integrating behavioral science into health policies, the challenges of measuring well-being outcomes, and critiques the over-reliance on technology. Lastly, she emphasizes the importance of health equity and employer responsibilities in fostering a healthier society.

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Ryan Hopkins, a global bestselling well-being author and Chief Impact Officer at jaaq.org, shares invaluable insights on workplace mental health. He discusses his journey with mental health challenges and highlights the importance of data-driven approaches to enhance psychological safety. Listeners learn about simple, actionable changes to transform workplace culture, the significance of creating space in workloads, and the impact of making incremental improvements. Ryan advocates for a future where well-being is fully integrated into work environments, enabling everyone to thrive.

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Dr Karina Jorritsma, Professor of Practice at Curtin University's Future of Work Institute. Karina shares insights from a recent project developing toolkits to assist first responder organisations in preventing psychological harm.

In this episode, UK hosts Peter and Kate chat with Treena Reilkoff, Trauma Informed Conflict Management Specialist at TLR Solutions 4 Conflict. They discuss the importance of psychological health and safety within mediation, the impact of trauma, and how psychosocial controls can be applied to protect the health and safety of all parties involved in mediation.

In this episode, Australian hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Anna Dawson, Organisational Psychologist and Board Director. Anna shares her views on the role of the Board in relation to psychosocial safety, and offers guidance on what good governance looks like, with tips for WHS professionals who want to make psychosocial safety simple for the Board.

In this episode, Ian Lewis interviews Catherine Wilcox of Translink, one of Canada's largest integrated transit systems comprised of boats, buses, trains, and trams and a large workforce of operators, support technicians, public safety personnel, and corporate support. Translink has extensive experience in critical incident response and now are leaning into prevention and increasing workplace support in their wellbeing strategy. Please join us as Catherine describes how they leveraged existing listening and feedback channels to develop, not impose. a well-being strategy.

Explore how organizations can transform superficial psychosocial safety measures into impactful strategies. Discover the vital role of governance, risk ownership, and effective communication for managing psychological risks. Learn about the importance of leadership in monitoring and intervention, as well as integrating psychosocial safety into existing risk management frameworks. The conversation delves into practical examples and metrics, emphasizing continuous improvement for a healthier work environment.

In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Emma Meenan, Head of Health and Safety at London Luton Airport. Emma shares about the process involved in achieving certification against ISO 45003.