Unpublished.

‘Unpublished’ is a podcast about mental well-being at work, created by Trustpunt, the confidential counsellors' service at Ghent University. 

Each episode tackles a sensitive and taboo topic about mental well-being in the workplace. They include phenomena such as imposter feelings, cultural differences and loneliness. For each of these topics, our host, David Chan, talks with an expert in the field who gives fascinating insights based on their research and professional experience. Alongside our main guests, you’ll hear clips of individuals in academia sharing their own personal stories.

+60%
Feel their work is meaningful and are proud of their job
±33%
Adults worldwide who have experienced feelings of loneliness
70%
People who have felt like an imposter at some point
9%
Non-EU nationals employed in the EU

About the podcast

The podcast focuses on topics related to academia and the research community, but there’s a wealth of information in the series that will be inspiring whatever your walk of life. Each episode tackles a sensitive and taboo topic about mental well-being in the workplace.

They include phenomena such as imposter feelings, cultural differences and loneliness. For each of these topics, our host, David Chan, talks with an expert in the field who gives fascinating insights based on their research and professional experience.

Alongside our main guests, you’ll hear clips of individuals in academia sharing their own personal stories. With this podcast, Trustpunt hopes to create a greater openness and to help create a safe, comfortable space in which to talk about mental well-being in a positive way.

Trustpunt Gent

Trustpunt is a central service at Ghent University with one goal: to be there for all colleagues. With a listening ear, concrete advice, coaching or a referral to specialized support. Our mission: a university where everyone feels good about themselves.

Do you want to talk about an issue related to mental wellbeing at work? Trustpunt listens.

For tips on how to make work more liveable and gratifying, head over to last year's podcast series "Het Betere Werk" (only in Dutch). Head over to hetbeterewerkpodcast.be for more info!

If you’re looking for more resources on mental health within an academic setting, make sure you listen to KU Leuven’s podcast series ‘Mental Health Matters'.