Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

We’re revisiting the subject of mental health education with the brilliant Jenny Pewsey. We talk progress of our campaign for it to be rolled out to all schools in the UK and how this would change the lives of our nations young people. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition...

This week we’re joined by comedian Dave Chawner who shares his insight on the ups and downs of recovery. We also delve into media influences, toxic body standards and how to raise concerns with loved ones. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how...

We’re joined by the brilliant Ashley Storrie who shares how comedy has been fundamental in her personal growth and get her through some really tough times. This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as the final part of our miniseries interviewing comedians on comedy and mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his ow...

We interview Zoe Lyons this week who shares how she’s overcome loneliness and mental illness whilst touring. This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part two of our miniseries interviewing comedians on comedy and mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor...

This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part one of our miniseries interviewing comedians on comedy and mental health. In it Bobby asks each comedian why they believe conditions like depression and anxiety are more common in the comedy community. Featured comedians in order of appearance and their shows: - Zoe Lyons: Entry Level Human  DEATILS - Dave Chawner: Mental DETAILS -...

This episode was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part one of our miniseries interviewing comedians on comedy and mental health. First up is Scott Gibson who has themed his show around mental health in the hope it will encourage others to seek help sooner than he did. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each...

This episode we delve into the trap of addiction that many young people fall into. Our guest shares how money problems at home helped him down a dangerous path before getting his mental health back on track. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and ho...

In an incredibly moving episode of the podcast, this weeks guest Sophie Sabbage shares her experience of Bulimia and Terminal Cancer. Through these she found out just how resilient she was capable of being which fundamentally shifted her outlook whilst working through grief. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thur...

Please enjoy this bonus clip from our last episode on sectioning with Karen Manton. In it she shares further insight into a life altering decision made shortly before her first experience of being sectioned. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and...

In this episode we’re covering what can be both a transformational but also very scary part of some people’s recovery. With returning guest Karen Manton we also discuss what great support looks like. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to...

This week we’re covering a common dual diagnosis with the brilliant George Hodgson. We delve into how these conditions rapidly escalated whilst he struggled to find support. Then how overcoming them lead to the inspirational work he does now. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or con...

This week we’re joined by Chris Coombs to talk all about the complex relationship between disability and mental health. Each can be surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding that can make how you identify with them difficult to figure out. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condit...

This week we’re talking all about sexual assault as a factor in mental health with an inspirational author. In the interview our guest shares how she was able to survive and learn from even her darkest experiences. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the m...

This week we cover all things mindfulness and meditation with Kate Bowles including some of the misconceptions that can hold people back from trying these practices. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get...

This episode we're covering empathy as a factor in mental health with author and fellow podcaster Emma-Sue Prince. She shares how learning this skill helped her better understand mental illness in close family members and better understand her own mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve...

In this moving episode Bobby sits down with inspirational burns survivor Sylvia Mac to talk all things body image and how she overcame the shame she felt towards her scars. Equal parts inspiring and emotional you'll want to get the tissues ready for this one. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve int...

We’re covering a factor that for many can be more pivotal in their recovery than even the type or severity of their mental illness. Guest Diane Magnette shares how shame affected her family life and relationships but also how she was able to support those around her through their darkest times. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own menta...

This week we’re delighted to be joined by brilliant podcaster and mental health professional Richard Nicholls. In the episode we break down what happiness means and some of the common factor holding people back from it. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences...

We have some changes on the way for the podcast very soon. Tune into this quick update to learn more about this exciting new chapter of Mental. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Educati...

This week we’re joined by Sean Lìonadh to talk all about sexuality and mental health. He shares his personal experience on learning to overcome the shame and stigma that can affect each of these. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to bett...

Relationships can have such an impact on our mental health so we're delighted to be covering this important topic with returning guest Emma Burdett. She shares a very personal account of an abusive relationship she was in and how this contributed to her low self esteem and anxiety. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Eac...

In this bonus episode for UK Mental Health Awareness Week past guests and fellow podcasters share how stigma has affected them. In order of appearance those who feature in the episode are as follows: Dani Hogan - Personal Development Coach and part of the Mental Podcast team. You'll hear a lot more from her soon. Emma Sue Price - Author of 7 Skills for the Future and upcoming guest on the podcast....

This week we are talking all about family support and a host of other topics in this moving episode. Joined by best selling author John Connell who shares insight on how family supported him through depression. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind...

For this special bonus episode we’re delighted to welcome back one of our most popular guests so far. Suki Bassi has returned to this time share some incredible insight on exercise as a factor in mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind...

This week we explore how moving country can be a major factor in mental health with this week’s guest Alex. She shares her experience on the challenges of integrating into a new culture at the age of 10 whilst experiencing the world through two languages. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a...