Monash Health Thrive Podcast series
Monash Health Thrive Podcast series
Podcast Description
'Thrive' is Monash Health’s employee mental health and wellbeing program, created for our people, by our people. At its core, Thrive acknowledges the unique challenges of working in healthcare and emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing.
This podcast series, hosted by Wayne Schwass, Founder of PukaUp and passionate mental health advocate, delves into the program's key pillars: validating the complexities and emotional demands of working in healthcare, normalising open conversations about mental health, encouraging moments for rest, reflection, and regeneration, and fostering safe, supportive environments where people feel empowered to speak up.
Each episode features storytelling and shared experiences from a cross-section of Monash Health employees, highlighting their personal and professional experiences, challenges, and strategies for prioritising mental health and well-being. We hope these meaningful conversations provide practical insights and support for listeners.
Whether you’re seeking guidance, inspiration, or a sense of connection, this series encourages us that it’s okay not to be okay and that help and support are always available. Thrive celebrates the courage, resilience, and humanity of our incredible Monash Health people.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to mental health and wellbeing in the healthcare sector. Key topics include the challenges of healthcare work, promoting mental health conversations, the importance of self-care and support systems, and building trust within teams. Examples of episodes feature guests discussing courage in mental health conversations, balancing daily challenges, and the role of self-awareness in leadership.
‘Thrive’ is Monash Health’s employee mental health and wellbeing program, created for our people, by our people. At its core, Thrive acknowledges the unique challenges of working in healthcare and emphasises the importance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing.
This podcast series, hosted by Wayne Schwass, Founder of PukaUp and passionate mental health advocate, delves into the program’s key pillars: validating the complexities and emotional demands of working in healthcare, normalising open conversations about mental health, encouraging moments for rest, reflection, and regeneration, and fostering safe, supportive environments where people feel empowered to speak up.
Each episode features storytelling and shared experiences from a cross-section of Monash Health employees, highlighting their personal and professional experiences, challenges, and strategies for prioritising mental health and well-being. We hope these meaningful conversations provide practical insights and support for listeners.
Whether you’re seeking guidance, inspiration, or a sense of connection, this series encourages us that it’s okay not to be okay and that help and support are always available. Thrive celebrates the courage, resilience, and humanity of our incredible Monash Health people.
Welcome to the Thrive Podcast series, from Monash Health’s bespoke employee mental health and wellbeing program, Thrive, created for our people, by our people.
Hosted by PukaUp Founder Wayne Schwass, this series explores themes such as the unique challenges of working in healthcare, normalising mental health conversations, encouraging moments of rest and reflection, and creating safe spaces to empower our people to speak up.
In this episode, Hannah and Melissa delve into the importance of support and language for our general mental health and well-being and in challenging situations.
Listen to or watch Hannah and Melissa’s insights and inspiring reflections as we continue fostering a culture of care, support, and connection at Monash Health.
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