Happy New Year Mental Workers, and welcome back a new season of the Mental Work podcast – it’s great to be back! ?⭐ In this ep, Bron and Matthew chat about how to reclaim the joy of being a psychologist if you’ve lost it. They discuss ?? The factors that can lead to disillusionment for early-career psychs ?? What gives us joy in our work ? Matthew’s journey of reclaiming joy after losing it (hint: being authentic plays a BIG part). Thanks to listener Neta for suggesting this fantastic topic! ?

Guest: Matthew Jackson, Psychologist

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Matthew’s Insta – Matilda Mercury (@matildamercuryqueen)

Previous episode with Matthew on being a queer therapist, authenticity, and leaving the clinical bridging program

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