Wellbeing Talk 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.
Episodes
Jun 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
39 min
When workplace communities don’t feel supportive, people struggling with their mental health can end up facing barriers instead of finding help.Barriers that stop them from getting support early - making it more likely that a preventable issue becomes a serious problem.It’s a problem measured in healthcare, human, and economic costs - estimated to exceed £300 billion a year in the UK alone.So, 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 @HAWisdomWellbeing - 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.=============================⏱️ Chapter Markers:0:00 Intro01:22 Bertrand's Background 09:09 Why Should Companies Invest in an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)17:24 How EAPs Help Reduce Pressure on Public Healthcare and the NHS21:33 How the Use and Perception of EAPs Changed Before, During & After the Pandemic25:08 How AI and ChatGPT Could Shape the Future of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)27:47 How EAPs Help Companies Build Scalable Mental Health Support and Connection 32:35 The One Mindset Shift Business Leaders Need Around Workplace Mental Health39:35 Outro=============================🔔 If you’re interested in how to have more compassionate and constructive conversations about mental health - both in and outside of the workplace, don’t forget to subscribe to the @letsgowellbeing YouTube channel.