This podcast explores an approach to the well-being of educators that goes beyond self care. Following a book club format, the author of the book, Beyond Self Care, Gail Markin discusses each chapter with a selection of invited guests.
Psychological Safety, Systems, and the Power of Conversation
In the final episode of Season 4 of Beyond Self-Care: Psychological Safety – Research to Practice, Gail Markin and Jade Garratt reflect on the major themes explored throughout the series, including power, hierarchy, leadership, systems change, meetings, feedback, and workplace culture.
This conversation examines the realities of creating psychological safety within complex systems and explores why honest dialogue, feedback, and collective reflection are essential for meaningful organizational change.
25 Apr 2026
Unwritten and Unexamined Rules Shape Your Workplace
In Episode 5 of Psychological Safety: Research to Practice, Dr. Gail Markin, Jade Garratt, and guest Kevin Reimer explore the unwritten rules that shape workplace culture and psychological safety.
They discuss how people learn what is safe by observing how others are treated when they speak up, challenge ideas, or make mistakes, and how these invisible rules influence belonging, reputation, and even career trajectory.
This episode explores in-groups and out-groups, the fear of being labeled a troublemaker, the pressure to appear confident, and how leaders can create explicit norms and predictable responses that make it safer for people to contribute.
12 Apr 2026
Power and Hierarchy: How Safety Is Shaped
Gail Markin and Jade Garratt explore how power and hierarchy shape psychological safety, influencing who speaks, who hesitates, and how risk is experienced in teams. This episode focuses on moving beyond intention to better understand structure, authority, and participation in real-world environments.
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