Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

This week we're joined by inspiring international guest Natalie Amo via the wonders of Skype. In this moving episode we break down OCD stereotypes as she opens up about overcoming suicidal feelings when her symptoms were at her worst. 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 t...

In this episode we sit down with the brilliant Suki Bassi to share her personal experience of burnout followed by a breakdown. We also delve into factors that lead up to this including work, family expectations and poor self care. 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...

This week we delve into the transformative powers of counselling with writer and therapist Lori Gottlieb. She shares insight from both sides of the experience and works to squash misconceptions in her latest book. 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 mi...

This week we're covering the vital link between sleep and our mental health with delightful guest Lorna O'Connor. In the interview we also touch on domestic violence, Borderline Personality Disorder and relationships as factors in her life so far. 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 o...

This week we had an incredibly moving conversation with the inspirational Tom Rebair. In addition to this week’s theme of eating disorders we also get into feeling isolated at school and the affect cancer treatment has on families. 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...

This week we sit down with the delightful Sharon Rose to hear how much creative outlets supported her mental health and cancer recovery. She also shares insight on being a young carer for family members and how this led to a career in nursing. 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 co...

This week we're delighted to interview fellow podcaster Mike Douglas. He shares personal insight into not only the original episode theme of group therapy but also on how relationships can influence our mental health journeys. 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 infl...

Following the overwhelming popularity of our recent ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ Miniseries we’re revisiting this topic with a personal and recent experience from Annie. We talk about how the treatment she received impacted her mental health plus the challenges of finding supportive workplaces when dealing with disabilities like fibromyalgia. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temp...

This week we’re delighted to sit down with The Secret Psychiatrist to talk all about her profession including how stigma affects her patients. We also delve into how this stigma varies among diverse communities and why even within the NHS many negative stereotypes about mental illness persist. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental...

We’re working on some exciting new developments to be announced soon. We will be back with a new episode next week, so until then please enjoy this part of our first ever entry into the British Podcast Awards that are coming up in May. Episodes featured in this episode are below: Self Esteem - Episode 14 Toxic Masculinity - Episode 25 Growing up in Care - Episode 30 Resilience - Episode 37 Music -...

This week we jump into politics as a factor in mental health with comedian Sammie Pressdee. Join us to hear frank and personal experiences about how austerity affects the most vulnerable in our society including what can be done to support vital services like our NHS. We’re showing up to have timely conversations about mental health support even when our political system seems more divisive than e...

This #TimeToTalk day we’re discussing a condition not talked about enough, even in mental health circles, including how postnatal depression can affect all parents. This week’s guest campaigns to better support for affected parents and shares the very personal experiences that drive his passion for this cause. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managi...

This week we talk about how coaching can be incredibly powerful in changing how we manage our mental health. Carol Lilley shares how helping young people reduce unhealthy thought patterns or negative beliefs about themselves supports their growth into healthier and happier adults. We also talk about how this aligns with our campaign for mental health education which you can sign at the link below....

With most of us now back at work for a new year join us for the first in our two part ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ miniseries. This week we welcome back repeat guest Emma Marks from Time to Change to share what’s she’s learned from managing her own mental health at work and what simple improvements many employers need to make. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and...

With most of us now back at work for a new year join us for the first in our two part ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ miniseries. This week we’re joined by David Beeney, who after keeping his mental illness secret for over 30 years now teaches workplaces across the UK how to better support employees. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his ow...

We’re delighted to welcome back the lovely Shanley Lewis to discuss caring for family as a factor in the mental health of both the carer and person being cared for. She shares her own personal experience plus the best tips she’s learned through working as an Assistant Psychologist. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Eve...

Happy 2019 ! Now that you’ve survived the festive season we’ve got the team together for a lighthearted look back on our first year of mental health conversations. We also tease what to look forward to in another year of breaking down stigma. Join us for news, laughs and bloopers. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Ever...

Whilst we dwell in the ‘lost days’ between Christmas and New Year here’s an episode all about the festive season as a factor in mental health. Whatever your circumstances this is an extra stressful time for many of us so we’re delighted to be joined by two fellow podcasters to offer some humour as we break down the pressure to be perfectly happy this time of year. Here we go! Mental is the brain-c...

Take a comfy seat for this special episode looking back at the first year of Mental. With handpicked highlights from some of our most moving, empowing and insightful interviews you’re in for a treat. For a full list of episodes featured click expand/details. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve int...

With the days drawing ever shorter, this time of year can be particularly dark for many so we are pleased to be able to offer hope with inspirational guest Jonny Benjamin MBE. We go into depth on what led to a suicide attempt in his early 20s and how a stranger was able to bring him back from the edge in this extra length episode. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and...

This week we’re delighted to be joined by Emma Marks a regional coordinator from Time to Change. We discuss the impact reducing stigma has on society and how overcoming internalised stigma was key to Emma conquering her mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition...

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...

This week we’re joined by special guest Seamus Kirst from podcast ‘Mental Health Hangouts’ to discuss how openining up about what you’re going through is often fundamental in managing your mental health. We also talk counselling, addiction and childhood in this insightful episode. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Ever...

This week Bobby and Annie talk growing up as a factor in mental health and share stories of how these formative years shaped their worlds today. Touching on puberty, family and education we work to unpick how these can lead to initial turbulence and discuss just how early mental illness can start. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own me...

This week for the first time we have a returning guest, you heard her on a recent episode about medication it’s ‘Self Love Liv’. Following her popular first episode, who better to discuss self love with including the challenges it can take to achieve it. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a...