NEBOSH Social Purpose Podcast

In the third episode of the NEBOSH Social Purpose Podcast, Mariyah Mandhu and Joe Simpson are joined by Victoria Brookbank from Minds That Work and Haley White from Menospace to discuss menopause, mental health and the workplace. Together they explore why the mental health impacts of perimenopause and menopause are often overlooked, the experiences and challenges shared by women through the MenoMinds programme, and the importance of creating spaces where people feel supported and understood. The conversation also challenges common misconceptions, highlights the value of open conversations and workplace support, and reflects on what positive change could look like in the years ahead.

In the second episode of the NEBOSH Social Purpose Podcast, Mariyah Mandhu and Joe Simpson are joined by Nick Pahl from the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), Richard Heron from the International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC), and Gavin Hilson from the University of Surrey to explore the realities of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Together they discuss the occupational health and safety challenges facing mining communities, what research across Brazil, Colombia, Uganda and Zimbabwe revealed, and how those findings are now helping to shape practical action on the ground. The conversation also examines the role of partnerships, local knowledge and community engagement in developing effective solutions, and reflects on what meaningful success could look like for the project in the future.

In the first episode of the NEBOSH Social Purpose Podcast, Mariyah Mandhu and Joe Simpson are joined by Laura Wise and Social Purpose Champions Eloise Byrne and Hannah Wilcox to discuss how Social Purpose became part of NEBOSH, how the programme has developed, and what has been learned along the way.Together they reflect on what makes Social Purpose different, projects and experiences that have stood out, and how the programme continues to evolve through partnerships, collaboration and learning.In the next episode, we'll be exploring the SOM artisanal and small-scale mining project with expert guests.