

Safety FM with Jay Allen
Safety FM
Safety FM with Jay Allen is a twice-weekly podcast exploring the evolving world of safety culture, human and organizational performance (HOP), and systems thinking—plus the occasional detour into topics that deserve a little disruption.Each week, you'll hear two distinct formats:A full-length episode featuring in-depth conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and unconventional voices from the world of safety, leadership, and work.A shorter, focused mini-episode offering insight, perspective, or commentary directly from host Dr. Jay Allen.Whether you're rethinking how systems function or questioning the status quo, this show invites you to engage with the complexity behind modern safety and performance.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 3min
EP 775 - Mini - Crossroads
In this episode of Safety FM Mini, host Jay Allen explores the moments in our careers and lives when we arrive at a crossroads — those pivotal points that demand a decision about where we go next. Jay challenges listeners to think about how they choose their direction: what drives their decisions, what influences them, and how they evaluate whether the path they’re taking is the right one.It’s a short but powerful reflection on awareness, intention, and growth — a reminder that every choice shapes the journey ahead.🎙️ Safety FM Mini — because sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes to spark a change in perspective.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 11, 2025 • 6min
EP 774 - The Mirage of Progress
In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we explore the illusion of progress that often hides beneath corporate slogans and safety rebrands. Jay dives into why many organizations confuse change with true transformation — trading new posters and buzzwords for the hard, humble work of learning, listening, and leading differently.From AI and hybrid work to shifting definitions of safety itself, this episode challenges you to ask: Are we really moving forward, or just painting over the same cracked wall? Real progress isn’t found in dashboards or TRIRs — it’s in trust, humility, and the uncomfortable questions that remind us we’re still alive and still learning.🎧 Press play and rethink what “moving forward” really means.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 7, 2025 • 3min
EP 773 - Mini - Pain Points
In this episode of Safety FM Mini, Jay Allen dives into the often-overlooked pain points within organizations — those persistent issues that seem to linger without resolution. Jay challenges leaders and teams alike to pause and truly listen to the people doing the work, as they often hold the insights needed to identify and solve recurring challenges. Whether it’s communication gaps, process breakdowns, or cultural barriers, this episode encourages a reflective look at how collaborative listening and feedback can lead to meaningful improvement.Because sometimes, resolving pain points starts with one simple act — listening.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 4, 2025 • 7min
EP 772 - Surveillance, Safety, and the Illusion of Trust
In this repurposed segment from The Rated-R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen explores how technology designed to “keep us safe” has evolved into systems that monitor, measure, and manage every move we make.From AI-driven productivity trackers to digital safety dashboards, organizations are chasing data at the expense of trust — confusing control with care. Jay examines what happens when observation replaces connection, and when the illusion of safety becomes more important than the experience of being safe.This conversation challenges leaders to rethink what safety really means in a world obsessed with measurement — and reminds us that while systems can track behavior, only people can build trust.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 31, 2025 • 6min
EP 771 - Mini -Let It Be Caught
Today we take a turn and do something a little different on Safety FM Mini.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 28, 2025 • 7min
EP 770 - When Data Disappears: Breaches, Cover-Ups, and Lessons Learned
In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we start with breaking news about a massive Gmail data breach affecting over 183 million users—and then take a hard turn into the workplace realities that mirror this kind of digital disaster. Jay shares a personal story from his career involving a major organizational data loss, the decision to hide it, and what that says about integrity, transparency, and leadership in the face of failure.From cybersecurity warnings to lessons about accountability, this episode explores how the way we respond to breaches—digital or organizational—shapes trust, culture, and credibility.🎙️ Originally featured on The Rated R Safety Show. Stream it now on Safety FM.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 24, 2025 • 4min
EP 769 - Mini -Take a Pause for the Cause: Prioritizing Your Mental Health
In today’s Safety FM Mini, Dr. Jay Allen reminds us that sometimes the most important safety focus is ourselves. From burnout to stress, mental health plays a crucial role in how we show up in every part of life. Jay shares a timely message on why taking a moment to breathe, reflect, or reach out can make all the difference — and introduces Rula, a service making high-quality therapy affordable and accessible for everyone.Thousands are already finding support through Rula. Visit Rula.com/SAFETYFM to get started and let them know Safety FM sent you. You deserve mental healthcare that works with you, not against your budget.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 21, 2025 • 6min
EP 768- The Day the Cloud Fell: Lessons from the AWS Outage
When Amazon Web Services went down, so did the digital world — from Disney+ and Reddit to airlines and even McDonald’s. In this episode of Safety FM with Jay Allen, we dig into what really happened during the three-hour AWS outage, how a single point of failure brought global systems to a halt, and what it teaches us about redundancy, resilience, and risk in your own organization.This show is brought to you by Safety FM — where we talk about the things that matter, even when the servers crash.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 17, 2025 • 3min
EP 767 – Safety FM Mini: “Do Something Different”
In this short and reflective Mini episode, Dr. Jay Allen invites you to step away from the usual safety talk and consider doing something different this weekend. Instead of focusing on work or routines, take time to pick up that book you’ve been meaning to read or dive into an audiobook that’s been sitting on your list. Sometimes, a small change in what you consume can spark a big shift in how you think.A reminder that growth doesn’t always come from the usual places — sometimes it’s found in doing something different.🎧 Presented by: Safety Focus MomentYour resource for consultants helping you build the safety culture you’ve been looking for.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oct 14, 2025 • 6min
EP 766 - The Foundation of Safety: Principles, Values, and the Cog of Change
In this repurposed main story from The Rated R Safety Show, Dr. Jay Allen explores why principles and values must serve as the true foundation of every decision inside your organization. When safety becomes about compliance instead of care, or optics instead of meaning, culture shifts stall before they start. Jay challenges listeners to rethink how they introduce change—adding to the wheel instead of tearing down the base—and reminds us that even long-standing values can (and should) evolve.🎧 Tune in to Safety FM with Jay Allen for this reflective conversation on alignment, consistency, and the human side of organizational change.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy


