Mental wellbeing: work well, live well ft. psychotherapist Phil Shaw

Episode summary

That’s a wrap on Season 1 of the WorkWell Podcast! And we’re closing things out with an important conversation on mental wellbeing at work and in life.

In this final episode of season one, we're joined by Phil Shaw, psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and co-founder of Room for Therapy. Phil helps us unpack what mental health really means, how workplace culture impacts our emotional health, and why therapy isn’t just for crisis moments.

If you’ve ever felt like work is taking more from you than it gives, struggled with burnout, or just wanted to take better care of your mental and emotional wellbeing, this episode is for you.

What we talked about

• What therapy really is (and why it’s not just about "fixing problems")
• Common myths about therapy and mental health
• The deep connection between work and mental wellbeing, and why "leaving work at the door" isn’t always realistic
• Workplace discrimination, inequity, and bias as mental health risks
• Who is actually responsible for mental health at work? (Hint: It’s not HR)
• Why companies can’t "love you back" but what they can do to support your wellbeing
• How to find the right therapist and what to consider before starting

Connect with Room for Therapy

Website: www.roomfortherapy.co.uk 

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And that’s a wrap on season 1!

Thank you for being part of the WorkWell journey so far! We’ve covered burnout, technology boundaries, self-promotion, networking, workplace bias, and so much more and we couldn’t have done it without you. 💛

But we’re not going anywhere just yet…

We want to hear from YOU!

Have a workplace dilemma you’d love us to tackle in Season 2?

• Struggling with a difficult boss?
• Unsure how to ask for a raise?
• Navigating weird office politics?

Send us your dilemmas at [e-mail] or DM us on Instagram. Your story might be featured in the next season!

Stay connected

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Final note

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