Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster Terry McGuire to revisit depression. We compare our experiences, talk when to get help and just how common this condition is. But it is also one of the most treatable mental illnesses and Terry shares some brilliant insight into what’s worked for her. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental...

This week we are joined by the lovely Fiona Thomas who wrote a book all about how social media influenced her mental health journey. We discuss the pitfalls of comparing yourselves to others online, how real our online selves really are and whether social media is bringing us closer together or just making us feel isolated when we’re at our worst. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Tem...

This week we focus on speaking up about mental health and how empowering this was for guest Lily Asch when she did so very publicly via a TED Talk at University. She now runs storytelling sessions to empower others to talk publicly about their lives, in doing so they learn how to better express and understand themselves. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives w...

In this weeks episode we cover a factor in mental health that can have a colossal impact on the lives of young people with inspirational guest Rev Mark Edward MBE. He talks us through how his turbulent upbringing lead to mental illness and being sectioned, then how we was able to overcome those dark times. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing h...

This week we cover what can often be a divisive topic and try to unpick just what causes this. We are joined by self care and self love campaigner Olivia Callaghan to cover pros and cons of medication with how this has influenced her personal mental health journey. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we de...

With young people across the UK heading off to University join us for the last of our two part ‘Student Mental Health’ miniseries. This week we’re focusing on university with mental health campaigner and medical student Jenny Pewsey. Both her and Bobby share personal stories of their time at Uni, what lead to them both leaving with Jenny returning this year. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child o...

With Children across the UK now back at school for a new year join us for the first in our two part ‘Student Mental Health’ miniseries. This week we’re focusing on schools with educator Emma Burdett who through theatre and interactive workshops teaches young people about mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health....

Join us for this bitesized episode on one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses including first hand insight from writer William Jiang. Hear shocking statistics, learn about just how debilitating this condition can be but also how this week’s guest overcame these obstacles to write a staggering number of books. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while...

This week we cover a topic that can make mental illness twice as complicated, having a dual diagnosis. This is something Bobby deals with so knows only to well how the conditions can influence and trigger each other in new and not so exciting ways. 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...

This week we’re joined by friend of the podcast and fierce mental health campaigner Sarah Cardwell. We get into her experiences of mental illness growing up and managing borderline personality disorder now with how these experiences inform her approach to parenting. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we d...

For a taste of the very core in what this podcast is all about look no further than this very special episode all about stigma. Press play for a great discussion as we dismantle some of the ridiculous steriotypes that surround mental illness with writer Lucy Nichol. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we d...

We were so inspired learning about how this week’s guest overcame postnatal depression and went on to launch a mental health themed card range with Funky Pigeon that launched in Mental Health Awareness Week this year. Amy Steel’s story is incredibly honest and insightful so press play to delve right in. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his...

This week we have our first counsellor on the Podcast to share experience from the other side and break down some of the reasons people don’t get the help they need. We also touch on Gráinne’s experience growing up in Ireland during ‘The Troubles’ and how her early experiences lead to her becoming a counsellor. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while manag...

This week’s guest is one of the Mental Family. Podcast assistant Annie Harris joins us to share her experiences of Fibromyalgia and how this has affected her mental health. She’s a shining example of learning to deal with health issues whether mental or physical whilst being a productivity superstar. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own...

We’re joinined this week by the illustrious podcaster, writer and clinical psychologist Dr Ellen Hendriksen to hear her expertise on social anxiety. Press play for heaps of personal insight and professional tips from Ellen. 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 that influe...

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 that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Get Karen Manton’s book ‘Searching For Brighter Days – Learning to Manage my Bipolar Brain’ at http://bit.ly/karenbrighterdays Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School...

This week we’re stepping into the common experience of hiding mental illness and the shame so many feel around it with two very personal stories. This week you’re getting twice the guests for maximum insight as we work to break down stigma so we can all feel a bit more comfortable speaking up for how we really feel. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while...

This week we’re covering one of the most common mental health conditions but sadly that doesn’t save it from misunderstanding or stigma. In this episode which Bobby found one of the most moving yet our guest Sam Hearne delves into how best to support those with anxiety and how she turned that very thing that was holding her back into her life’s work. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby...

This week Bobby sits down with the delightful Grace Barrett. With a healthy dose of humour she shares the journey of building up her self worth and how that lead to her current work. Grace runs the Self Esteem Team with her friend and general 'everything' Nadia as they tour around schools teaching young people about mental health, body confidence and of course self esteem. Here we go! Mental is th...

This week it’s all about ADHD with musician and spoken word artist Emy Parsons including how much of a factor gender can often be in getting diagnosed. Having started showing symptoms from a young age Emy shares how she now thrives whilst managing 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 d...

Having been a guest The Body Confidence Podcast with the wonderful Rebekah Buege she's now part of our show all the way from Minnesota USA. Get comfy and lay into whatever you damn well feel like eating. Then press play to join us a we deconstruct our journeys to body confidence including how to keep away the social pressures we can all feel. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, w...

The rapper Fisky drops by to chat with Bobby on all things music as a factor in mental health recovery. He runs events that discuss mental health through spoken word and music to provide the young people the safe space he never had growing up. We also delve into addiction and grief in what makes for a fascinating conversation and one you won't soon forget. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of...

This archive episode is now available exclusively to our Apple Podcasts Subscribers. Press play for more info on how to become one of them… In this episode Bobby talks to his guest about anorexia and puts into words for the first time on the show how body image influences his mental health. Join us as we try to unpack the complex world of eating disorders and take down some of the unhealthy pressu...

This archive episode is now available exclusively to our Apple Podcasts Subscribers. Press play for more info on how to become one of them… Having spent the last week listening exclusively to Lily's audiobook Bobby tried to suppress his inner fan-girl and not make it weird how much he now knows about her life. Luckily the result is a fascinating insight into the life of someone who has been dealin...

This archive episode is now available exclusively to our Apple Podcasts Subscribers. Press play for more info on how to become one of them… Lee Dargue from the Liberal Democrats drops by to talk about how government policy and perception is changing around mental health. He also shares his experience of bulling and how that shaped his body image growing up. Oh and for those who like something a bi...