Wellthy Living conversations

Welcome to wellthy Living conversationsWhat work teaches us about being humanWork shapes so much of our lives. It influences our wellbeing, our relationships, our sense of purpose and even how we see ourselves.Over the past few months, Mike and I have spent a lot of time listening to employees and leaders talk about their experiences at work. We've heard what helps people thrive, what gets in the way, and the things that organisations sometimes don't see until someone finally speaks up.In this conversation, Mike and I explore some of what we've learned.We talk about why organisations can grow without evolving, how poor systems and communication can create stress without anyone intending them to, why people don't always feel safe to speak up, and why leadership training isn't necessarily the answer to every workplace problem.We also unpack the difference between psychological safety, psychological health and psychosocial hazards, and what the new Victorian regulations actually mean for employers.Perhaps most importantly, we talk about the human stuff underneath all of it: fairness, trust, autonomy, belonging, being heard and feeling like we're part of something rather than simply being managed by it.Mike brings his experience in law, conflict resolution, workplace culture and mental health, while I bring my perspective from years of working with people around wellbeing, connection and the human side of organisations.It's a conversation about work, but really, it's a conversation about people.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro — welcome to Mike Jensen03:37 – Mike's path: corporate law → psychiatric law → culture consulting06:44 – Why Mike went back to uni08:39 – Is there evidence behind wellbeing fads?10:13 – The "holy trinity" of old workplace culture: revenue, cost, risk12:03 – Why the onus is wrongly placed on individuals to "speak up"14:45 – Mental illness stigma → misread as performance issues20:07 – Psychosocial hazards are interconnected, not separate22:14 – Growing vs. evolving — the shared-house furniture analogy23:53 – Real-world friction: 6 apps, 20 minutes, a mouse that won't scroll sideways26:52 – Why departments stay siloed29:26 – Communication as "the common cold" of organisations30:06 – Remote managers vs. on-site staff — the fairness problem38:27 – What the new psychosocial hazard regulations actually require42:29 – Psychosocial hazards vs. psychological health vs. psychological safety44:30 – Workplace justice explained49:14 – Is leadership development training overemphasised?50:18 – The Vic Police return-to-work study53:06 – Work design, autonomy and agency55:01 – Role clarity as an overlooked hazard1:00:01 – Do the regulations apply to small businesses too?1:01:03 – Where's the line between personal issues and work's responsibility?1:02:29 – One free, practical first step any business can take1:04:04 – How this work has personally changed MikeAbout Mike JensenMike began his career as a corporate lawyer before moving into psychiatric law, conflict resolution, workplace investigations and change management. He's now completing postgraduate studies in Leading Mental Health in Workplaces at Flinders University and consults to organisations — including hospitals and local government — on workplace culture and psychosocial hazards.🔗 c4mconsultants.comEnjoyed this episode?Share your biggest takeaway in the comments, and share this episode with a colleague, manager or friend who'd get something out of it.

Welcome to Wellthy Living ConversationsEP 73: DISCERNMENT AS A PRACTICE: MAKE CLEAR DECISIONS FOR LIFE AND WORK with guest Nathalie MartinekNathalie Martinek, PhD traded biological research for decoding toxic relationships and workplaces. Think of her as a guide through the minefields of personal relationships and modern professional life, equipping people with the knowledge and skills to interrupt dysfunctional patterns, relate better, and restore stability.Intro: We’re living in an age where information and opinions come at us from every direction, yet clarity feels harder to find than ever. Discernment helps us cut through that noise, in our relationships, decisions, and the way we interpret the world around us. It’s not about judgment or perfection; it’s about developing the inner radar that helps us know what’s true, what’s safe, and what’s aligned.Together, Nathalie and I unpack what discernment really looks like in practice: how we recognise it, why we override it, and what it costs and gives us when we finally trust it, so you can make decisions with clarity and confidence.We discuss:What discernment actually isWhy we struggle to trust our own discernmentHow culture, social media, and information overload cloud our perceptionNathalie’s Liberation Cycle: disrupt, extract, and release, a process that turns awareness into meaningful changeHow discernment protects energy, strengthens boundaries, and still sustains an open heartThe cost of choosing truth over belonging and how discernment can deepen connection rather than sever itPractical ways to begin practising discernment in daily lifeLinks & resources Find out more about guest Narhalie Martine: https://www.drnathaliemartinek.com/Read Nathalie’s Substack article 'How to Develop Discernment' Nathalie's 'Hacking Narcissism' substack: https://www.hackingnarcissism.com/Discernment Series Reflective Reset Guides designed to help you pause, reflect, and practice discernment in real-life moments. Join mailing list to receive updates as the guides are released. Discover more Explore more of my work at wellthyliving.com.au, or connect with me on Instagram, LinkedInor YouTubeAnd if you loved this episode, please share it with someone who values thoughtful, curious conversations as much as you do.Until next time, stay curious, trust that inner voice, and remember connection is medicine.

Welcome to Wellthy Living conversation. In this epsiode I have an enriching conversation with Lucy Mayes and Ingrid Gaiotto.Lucy: A mother with two young adult children who is transitioning into a new phase of life. She has a background in law but left her law career due to a values disconnect and pursued a career in workplace wellbeing, with a particular focus on healthcare. Lucy has also delved into spiritual personal development work and aims to share her knowledge and experience as she gains more freedom.Ingrid: With a background in Italian heritage and a passion for the arts, hospitality, and travel, has embarked on various ventures, including running a cafe and now a tour operations company. She maintains a deep connection to her Italian roots and channels her skills and passions into creating businesses aligned with her values.Lucy and Ingrid have joined forces for this special episode to discuss their shared passion for personal development, authenticity, and making a positive impact in the world.They also excitedly reveal an upcoming Italy retreat that they are partnering on, promising a transformative and enriching experience for participants.In this conversation we explored the following themes:Personal Development and Authenticity: Lucy and Ingrid share pivotal moments in their lives that have shaped their perspectives and actions. They highlight the importance of pursuing desires and leveraging opportunities to live authentically.Impact of Fear: The conversation delves into the impact of fear on one's actions and choices, emphasizing the need to overcome it with courageous action to lead a fulfilling life.Closing the Gap:The conversation explores the challenge of bridging the gap between ideal values and real-life actions.Both guests highlight the importance of authenticity and generosity and advocate for a balanced approach between rational and intuitive thinking.Balancing Thinking Styles:Lucy discusses the balance between the right and left sides of human thinking and the need to find a bridge between them. She mentions the over-quantification of life in modern society and how genuine quality often emerges from unmeasurable experiences.Definition of Success:The episode concludes with a focus on the definition of success, featuring a quote from Maya Angelou about self-liking and authenticity in one's actions.Enough is enough:The conversation ends with a reference to Lucy's recent TED Talk, where she introduces the concept of taking oneself and others by the hand and boldly declaring "enough is enough."This concept challenges the prevailing cultural narrative that constantly tells individuals they are not enough, urging a shift toward authenticity and self-acceptance.LISTEN NOW to explore the rich insights shared by Lucy and Ingrid, and discover how their experiences and wisdom can inspire you to live authentically and aligned with your values.Lucy's Insights:- Lucy discusses the concept of purpose, noting how it has been commercialized and can create a constant sense of striving and inadequacy.- She emphasizes the importance of personal self-responsibility and highlights the role of systemic changes in creating more humane workplaces.Ingrid's Insights:- Ingrid stresses the significance of identifying one's values and being authentic.- She believes that if everyone were their full authentic selves, the world would operate more effectively and empathetically.Check out the details of their exciting partnership for the upcoming Italy retreat, promising a profound and life-changing experience I hope this enjoyed this epiosde and it inpires you to live a well, connected and meaningful life both personally and professionally.What’s your biggest insight or takeaway, leave a comment and let us know. All episodes can be found HERE or on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.To listen to a previous ocnversation I had with Lucy : Wellthy Living Conversations EP 9:Reclaiming hope, heart and healing Please leave a review and share the episode with your network and consider subscribing to the Wellthy Living Conversations podcast on iTunes and Youtube so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans whose stories, knowledge, actionable ideas and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally.I’m Lisa, a facilitator and coach for life, leadership and workplace welbeing. To find out more about my services you can visit my website www.wellthyliving.com.au or connect with me on all social media channels.

Welcome to Wellthy Living Conversation episode 71In this episode I’m speaking a very special woman and someone I feel blessed to call a friend, Nathalie Brewer.Nathalie is a true survivor who has faced numerous cancer diagnosis and emerged stronger every time. Nathalie’s journey is one of resilience, and embracing life's uncertainties while playing the 'long game' with cancer. Over the past seven years, she has experienced remission multiple times, always hopeful that the cancer had completely gone. Her story is one of such strength and grace and an inspiring testament to the power of the human spirit and the profound meaning that can be found in life's most challenging moments. For regular listeners you may remember an a conversation I had with Nathalie in July 2018 were we discussed Nathalies cancer journey from diagnosis to thriving. If you haven’t listened I highly recommend you do, it’s EP 12: Occupy your body: One womans cancer diagnosis and her journey to thrivingIn this epiosde Nathalie caught us up on whats been happening in her life, particularly in regards to her cancer journey, since July 2018.Spoiler alert: Her cancer came back, this time to her lungs....you'll have to listen to find out the details, the impact and the outcome.We discussed:Nathalie's most significant turning points that shaped her experienceNavigating the challenges and uncertainties of her journeyHow the power of presense was a key healing toolThe power of mindset and the role that her "attitudinal" muscle played in her healingThe importance of discipline and devotionJuggling personal well-being and professional growth and motherhoodMaintaining meaningful connections with others, while facing the ups and downs of cancerStrategies employed to bounce back from setbacksEmbracing the Beauty of Life and Deathand more....Themes included: Faith, trust, surrender, acceptance, self forgiveness, discipline, curiosity, connection, love.I hope this epiosde and it inpires you to live a well, connected and meaningful life both personally and professionally.What’s your biggest insight or takeaway from todays conversation. Leave a comment and let us know. All episodes can be found HERE or on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.To listen to my intial conversation with Nathalie go to EP 12: Occupy your body: One womans cancer diagnosis and her journey to thrivingPlease leave a review and share the episode with your network and consider subscribing to the Wellthy Living Conversations podcast on iTunes and Youtube so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans whose stories, knowledge, actionable ideas and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally.I’m Lisa, a facilitator and coach for life, leadership and workplace welbeing. To find out more about my services you can visit my website www.wellthyliving.com.au or connect with me on all social media channels.Until next time remember connection is medicine.

Welcome to Wellthy Living Conversation episode 70 with guest Joe Hart.Joe is a psychologist and executive coach and author of “True Perspective”. After graduating with a Master of Organisational Psychology, Joe spent 7 years working for Gallup, a global leader in engagement and strengths based development. He became a strengths based coach, engagement expert and worked with senior leaders all over Asia. He then went on to spend a few years working for Chandler Macleod leading the Client Services team, running culture change programs, executive coaching, and psychometric assessment for selection and development. Most recently he was the culture lead and internal executive coach supporting people at all levels of seniority. Intro:"In a world where screens dominate our interactions, where emojis replace genuine expressions, and where instant messaging supersedes face-to-face connections, it has become more crucial than ever to recognize the power and significance of dialogue. Open and honest conversations are the lifeblood of human connection, fostering understanding, empathy, and the exchange of ideas. But how we can cultivate an environment that encourages genuine and meaningful conversations and why does matter? "In this episode, we explore the barriers that hinder honesty and vulnerability and discover how we can cultivate an environment that encourages genuine and meaningful conversations. So, if you're curious about the impact of honest conversations, I hope enjoy this one and that it fosters a deeper appreciation for the art of open and honest conversations.We discussed:What it means to be a good conversationist and what makes a good conversationLeading with truth - what that actually meansThe importance of clarity, expectations, and agreementsThe importance of knowing your values and needsHow to have the courage and confidence, to be honest with yourself and othersFears and insecurities and common barriers that often hold us back Being misunderstood - what happens, what do most people do in this situation? Psychological safety - How to Create safe spaces for open and honest conversations, understanding the importance of trust, active listening, and empathy.Self-awareness - masking, the cost of both masking and unmaskingBeing the victim and the benefitsManaging emotions - the importance, tips, and toolsCultural differencesDISCOVER MORE:You may also enjoy:#66 Burnout: What's causing it?#61 Adapting to a new era of workplace culture - conversations we need to be having#50 Addressing our needs #22 Communicating from a place of inner power, presence and passion#7 Do Opinions Matter?All episodes can be found HERE or on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.Please leave a review and share the episode with your network and consider subscribing to the Wellthy Living Conversations podcast on iTunes and Youtube so you can listen to more conversations with wonderful humans whose stories, knowledge, actionable ideas and wisdom can help you to live a meaningful, connected and well life, both personally and professionally.To find out more about my services you can visit my website www.wellthyliving.com.au or connect with me on all social media channels.To learn more about Joe you can visit her website - https://joehart.com.au/Until next time remember connection is medicine.