Psych Health and Safety Podcast

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Sep 2026

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The goal of the psych health and safety podcast is to rapidly advance the practice of psychological health and safety in companies worldwide. Featuring a guest each episode from the fields of health and safety, psychology and academia who are leading the way in their corner of the globe. Hosts: Jason van Schie and Joelle Mitchell

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September 28, 202654 min

From Prevention to Recovery: The Leadership Factor - with Jessica Stacey

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Jessica Stacey, Manager, Prevention Education and Training at icare NSW. Jess shares icare's research into how leaders influence psychosocial safety across the workers compensation journey, from prevention through to recovery and return to work. We chat about the Notice, Nurture, Navigate framework that helps leaders turn psychosocial hazards into everyday decisions, why delayed reporting of psychological injury claims costs so much, and how the Connect and Care pilot gave leaders the confidence to stay connected with injured workers.

September 14, 20261 hr 30 min

PHSCON26 Recap - with Jason and Joelle

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle recap the 2026 Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHSCON), sharing their recollections, insights, and favourite moments. They share background about why FlourishDx decided to run a conference, and share a sneak peek into plans for the next PHSCON - returning to Sydney on 1-2 September 2027.

August 31, 202651 min

BowTie for Psychosocial Safety - with Adam Jadresic

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Adam Jadresic, General Manager Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Greencross Pet Wellness Company. Adam shares his experiences in applying the BowTie methodology to psychosocial risk management. We chat about how the method can be used to improve consultation, broaden our perspectives of a risk scenario, and deepen our understanding of control effectiveness and failure potential.

August 17, 20261 hr 1 min

Bringing Psychosocial Safety and Culture Together - with Mason Gismondi

In this episode hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Mason Gismondi, Head of Culture and Psychosocial Safety at Bupa. We discuss the decision to relocate the Culture function with the Psychosocial Safety at Bupa, and what that looks like for how the business understands and responds to engagement data.

August 3, 20261 hr 9 min

Findings from EML's Mental Health Research Program - with Keith Govias

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Keith Govias, Workplace Safety and Risk Principal at EML Group. Keith joins us to chat about three items from EML’s Research program for mental health. The PIEF Award winning 2025 Mental Health White Paper with Monash University, Workplace Microaggression research with Griffith University from last year and a 2026 Superannuation White Paper which revisits the Monash and Melbourne Uni work from the Collaborative Partnership for Improving Return to Work Participation.

July 20, 202658 min

What's the Same and What's Different? - with Megan Hunter

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle welcome Megan Hunter, Senior Advisor for Psychological Health and Safety at ACCO. They explore differences in approach to PHS between Canada and Australia. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in promoting mental well-being at work, with insights into how different regions are adopting standards and practices. Anyone interested in the bike movie Megan mentioned can view it here: https://www.ridetoresilience.ca/

July 6, 202651 min

Crossover Episode - 4 Years after the International Panel - with I. David Daniels

In this episode, this group of some of the world’s foremost experts on psychological health and safety are back to share their observations about the field. This reunion is intended to serve as a check to see what has changed in the past four years across the four countries represented, and also as a send-off as Dr. Daniels transitions the podcast to its new name, “Psychological Safety USA podcast.”

June 23, 20261 hr 3 min

Special PHSCON 2026 Preview – with Dr Kat Page

In this episode hosts Jason and Joelle welcome back Dr Kat Page, a workplace mental health expert and Chair of the upcoming Psych Health and Safety Conference (PHSCON 2026). Kat shares with listeners insights from her new book “Good Work”, a multi-year project that is now available to purchase. They then preview the key discussions that will take place at PHSCON on the themes of consultation, collaboration, culture and compliance. https://amzn.asia/d/03Beqh7o

June 8, 20261 hr 3 min

Exploring an Officer Prosecution - with Wade Needham

In this episode of the Psych Health and Safety podcast, hosts Jason and Joelle welcome back Wade Needham, a leader in investment governance and stewardship. The discussion focuses on the recent New Zealand High Court ruling on officer due diligence, exploring its implications for psychosocial risk management in Australia. Wade shares insights on integrating psychosocial safety into business operations, emphasizing the importance of understanding financial pressures and organizational context. The conversation also touches on the role of legal judgments in shaping compliance and performance strategies, offering practical advice for executives and board members.

May 25, 202646 min

Great Leaders Care - with Graeme Cowan

In this episode, hosts Jason and Joelle chat with Graeme Cowan, Founder of WECARE365 and author of the recently published book Great Leaders Care. Graeme takes us through the key themes of his new book, drawn from the stories of people he has interviewed on his podcast, The Caring CEO. He shares practical steps that leaders can take to champion a culture of care and high performance. https://graemecowan.com.au/great-leaders-care/