Let's Talk About Mental Health

Our choices determine what happens next in our lives; where we go, what we do, and, ultimately, how we grow as human beings. This week’s episode is the fourth in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about how to approach choice more thoughtfully for better mental health and wellbeing. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full...

With all the craziness and upheaval that 2020 has sent our way, this seemed like a good time to talk about finding balance — even though I covered the topic back in Episode 14, there’s a lot more to be said about how to find balance for the benefit of your overall health and wellbeing. This week’s episode is the third in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this epi...

The topic of ‘control’ might seem like an odd one to talk about in 2020, which at times has felt so out of control that it’s just not funny, but this is quite possibly the best time to reset our thinking about what we can control and what we cannot. This week’s episode is the second in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about what control...

There’s a huge difference between realistic optimism and delusional optimism — guess which one is better for your mental health?! This week’s episode is the first in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about what optimism is (and isn’t), how realistic optimism can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to be more realistically o...

The idea of gratitude has had a lot of attention lately and sadly it’s been a bit over-engineered, but it really doesn’t need to be some complicated or enormous task in order to have positive benefits for your wellbeing. So this week I’m going to basics with gratitude and I’ll be talking about what it is, how it can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to be more grateful every day. L...

Sometimes it can be challenging to communicate your needs in an open, honest and respectful way, so that’s why this week I’m talking about being assertive: what it is, how assertiveness can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to be more assertive every day Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin, and  draw...

Your ability to forgive can play a huge role in your overall wellbeing, so that’s why this week I’m talking about how forgiveness can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to forgive yourself and others for better mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin, and it draws on quality research as well as...

How you think about yourself plays a huge role in your overall wellbeing, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what self-esteem is, how it affects your wellbeing, and how to improve your self-esteem for better mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin, and it  draws on quality research as...

Mindfulness is a really simple tool that can improve our mental and physical wellbeing (yep, there’s actual scientific evidence to prove it!), so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what mindfulness is, why it’s good for your mental health, and how to be more mindful every day. This episode includes several short mindfulness activities. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly po...

The idea that kindness is good for your wellbeing isn’t just a new-agey and flowery idea — there’s a massive amount of evidence (and it’s still growing) which shows the positive effect being kind to others and to yourself can have on your mental and physical health... so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what kindness is, how kindness can improve your mental health, and how to be...

We’re finally beginning to accept that being strong mentally and emotionally means confronting challenges and turning them into opportunities, instead of just ignoring how we feel or pretending our problems don’t exist, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what true strength is, how strength and wellbeing work together, and how to build greater strength for the sake of your menta...

Coronavirus (COVID19) is the biggest global event in recent history and it is responsible for a massive rise in mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our mental health. I’ll be looking at things that you can do to build your resilience and improve your overall wellbeing. Let's...

There’s a massive difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about how our intimate relationships can affect our mental health and wellbeing as well as how to build and maintain better relationships regardless of whether you’re single or attached. Content warning: This episode includes references to sex as well as potentially triggering...

Change is inevitable but growing from it is a choice, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the role of personal growth in living a better life and exploring ways that you can incorporate a growth mindset into your day-to-day living. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality...

Getting hung up on what has or hasn’t happened, either in the world or within yourself, can cause unnecessary suffering and damage your mental health, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the role of acceptance in good mental health, the difference between self-acceptance and acceptance of external events (and why both are important), how to get better at accepting yourself for w...

Insecurity can have a negative effect on your mental health if you let it control you or hold you back, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the common causes of insecurity and ways you can beat it in order to build greater confidence. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and qual...

Addiction can make your life very difficult and affect the people you love, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about why addictions happen and how to tackle them as well as how to support someone you love who might be struggling with addiction. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and...

It can be hard to know where to start or what to expect when it comes to getting support for your mental health. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the different types of support available, what to expect when getting support for your mental health, and how they can help you to improve and maintain your mental health and wellbeing. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast abo...

Holding on to past hurts and wrongs can make you miserable, and that’s no way to live life. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how letting go of the past and living in the present plays an enormous role in good mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about p...

How you think about yourself and the world around you has a huge impact on the way you experience this thing that we call life. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how the way you look at things impacts on your mental health and how you can develop a more positive mindset. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on p...

Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you want out of life? What do you want to be known for? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about finding and maintaining your sense of identity and living authentically, even while dealing with mental health issues. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience...

How do you deal with the effect of your habits on your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the role of habits in good mental health and wellbeing and how you can change your habits over time. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociol...

How do you manage your feelings effectively? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about learning how to manage your feelings even when it might seem completely and utterly impossible. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than...

How do you take control of your mental health recovery? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the ups and downs of the process of recovering from mental health challenges, and looks at different things you can do to manage your own long-term recovery. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and q...

How do you deal with grief, while still looking after your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how to manage your mental health during times of grief and loss (such as losing a loved one or experiencing sudden loss related to your job/health/circumstances). Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on pe...