Let’s Go Wellbeing Podcast
Welcome to Wellbeing Talk, the interview series that brings real conversations about mental health at work to the forefront.
Each episode features honest, evidence-informed discussions with experts, leaders, and lived experience voices who are reshaping how we think about wellbeing in modern workplaces.
Whether you're an HR professional, team leader, business owner, or simply someone navigating their own mental health journey, Wellbeing Talk gives you practical insights, emerging research, and actionable ideas to create healthier, more compassionate work environments.
Tune in for deep dives on topics like burnout, psychological safety, neurodiversity, leadership, and what the latest science really means for the way we work and live.
Episode:01
How to Support Mental Health in the Workplace | Build Stronger Communities - Bertrand Stern-Gillet
How do we create better mental health outcomes, no matter what kind of community we’re part of, or who we work for?
To answer this question, I’m joined by Bertrand Stern-Gillet, CEO of HA Wisdom Wellbeing- the UK and Ireland’s leading EAP provider.
As we discuss what it means to support mental health at work and how leaders can build stronger communities.
Episode:02
The Real Cost of Suicide in the Workplace | Wellbeing Talk with Julie Bentley
What can business leaders do to ensure people get the support they need before they reach crisis point?
And how can organisations use lived experience to make conversations about suicide and self-harm at work more open, more human, and more accessible?
To help us answer these questions, I’m joined by Julie Bentley, CEO of Samaritans.
They are dedicated to providing a safe space in uncertain times and to achieving a vision that less people die by suicide.
Episode:03
How Does Inclusion Impact Mental Health at Work? Insights from Stonewall CEO Simon Blake
n this episode of the Wellbeing Talk Podcast, I’m joined by Simon Blake, CEO of Stonewall, to explore the powerful connection between inclusion and mental health in the workplace.
We discuss how inclusive environments impact LGBTQ+ employees’ mental health, the practical data that move senior leaders to act and how to support LGBTQ+ employees when public discourse turns hostile.
Episode:04
Workplace Mental Health Strategy: What Works & How to Measure It | Chris Cummings
What makes a workplace mental health strategy truly effective and how do you measure its impact? In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I’m joined by Chris Cummings, CEO of Wellbeing at Work World, to explore the future of workplace wellbeing.
Since 2014, Chris and his team have been brining together senior leaders from over 113 countries across global summits and round tables, helping organisations embed wellbeing as a strategic priority.
Episode:05
How Menopause Affects Mental Health at Work | Deborah Garlick Henpicked
In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I sat down with Deborah Garlick, founder and CEO of Henpicked Menopause in the Workplace to discuss how menopause impacts women’s mental health, confidence, and performance at work.
Deborah shares her own experience, explores cultural stigma, and explains how organisations can build menopause-friendly policies that boost engagement, retention, and wellbeing.
Episode:07
How Does Relationship Health Impact Work? | Verity Glasgow Explains
How does relationship health really impact our wellbeing, performance and working lives?
In this episode, I’m joined by Verity Glasgow, Chief Executive of OnePlusOne, to explore why the quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of long-term health and happiness and why relationship health is still overlooked in most workplaces.
Drawing on over 50 years of relationship science, Verity explains how concepts like relationship health and social fitness affect productivity, leadership, and employee wellbeing, especially during major life events such as separation, conflict at home, or increased caring responsibilities.
Episode:09
How Can Community Help with Eating Disorders? | Vanessa Longley | EDAW 2026
In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I’m joined by Vanessa Longley, CEO of Beat Eating Disorders the UK’s eating disorder charity - for a thoughtful conversation about prevention, early intervention, recovery, and the power of community during Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026.
Eating disorders are often described as some of the most isolating mental health conditions, yet recovery doesn’t happen alone.
Together, we explore what people often misunderstand about eating disorders, why early help matters, the role of families and carers, and how workplaces, online communities, and healthcare systems can better support those affected.
Episode:06
Should MHFA Be Mandatory at Work? | Sarah McIntosh Shares Her View
In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I sat down with with Sarah McIntosh, Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA) England, about the future of workplace wellbeing, prevention, and the growing impact of MHFA across the UK.
Since 2007, MHFA England has trained more than 1.1 million people across 20,000 + organisations to build inclusive, mentally healthy cultures. Yet only 29% of employers currently train managers to support mental health, contributing to a £212 billion annual loss in productivity and economic inactivity.
Sarah shares how MHFA England’s Mandate the Change campaign, new Workplace MHFA Standards, and the first-ever MHFAider Day aim to close this gap - equipping people with the skills, confidence, and structure to offer help before crisis hits.
Episode:08
How Can Music Improve Mental Health at Work? | Rob Stephenson
Music is one of the most common ways people manage their emotions - yet it’s rarely treated as a serious wellbeing tool at work.
In this episode, I’m joined by Rob Stephenson, a public speaker, social entrepreneur and mental health campaigner to explore how music can support mental health, reduce stigma and help create more psychologically safe workplaces.
Episode:10
Does Happiness at Work Actually Improve Performance? | Matt Phelan
In this episode of Wellbeing Talk, I’m joined by Matt Phelan, public speaker, author of The Happiness Index: Why Today’s Employee Emotions Equal Tomorrow’s Business Success, and co-founder of The Happiness Index.
Drawing on data gathered from more than two million employees across over 100 countries, Matt shares insights into the emotional drivers of workplace performance, why leaders often misunderstand engagement, and how understanding emotions can help organisations build healthier cultures.
Together we explore common misconceptions about workplace happiness, why traditional engagement metrics can sometimes give a false sense of security, and what leaders and managers can do to create environments where people feel safe, supported and able to perform at their best.
