Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

One of our first and still most loved guests Fisky returns to chat about the complex but rewarding process that is recovery in this special episode. 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 to better manage it. You can now join our Subscription on...

This week fellow podcaster and activist Hannah Hickinbotham joins us to break down body pressures and diet culture with how they can contribute to mental illness. 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 to better manage it. You can now join our S...

This week we are joined by Efia Sulter to unpick the pressures that can exist around how ourselves and others expect our lives to go. Learn more about Efia’s work HERE 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 to better manage it. You can now join...

We get into all things inclusivity as a factor in mental health in this moving and uplifting conversation with Martin Henson. 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 to better manage it. You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to supp...

This week were doing something different with our theme. As you know we usually go with a specific mental illness or a general factor in mental health that can affect us all. However we have never before done an episode on specific day or incident. Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KZiO3nETw8 Ruth Sergel’s Original Archive:  http://streetpictures.org/v911/ Here w...

In this uplifting and definitely stigma busting episode we are joined by Dr Joseph Shrand to talk all about how we value ourselves and others as a factor in mental health. We also get into the relationship between language and stigma in a big way. 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...

Friend of the Pod Alex Manzi returns to take on another big subjective topic and one that feels very timely. We chat motivation in relation to work, self care and of course 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 affects the mind and how to better manage i...

We are joined by incredible author Rosie Cappuccino to talk Borderline Personality Disorder. She also shares some of the ways treatment can be mishandled alongside what support has worked best for her. 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 to b...

This week we’re joined by Daniel O’Boyle who shares his insights on body image pressures and eating disorder recover in this empowering and in depth chat. Try Dipsea Stories HERE 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 to better manage it. You ca...

We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive, first published in October 2019: This week we’re joined by the hilarious Laura Lexx who shares her experience of the most common dual diagnosis. We also delve into her experiences of medication, counselling and family support as factors in her recovery. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobb...

This week David Archuleta joins us to talk all things music and mental health. He shares experiences shooting to fave via American idol and how religion and family were factors in the pressures of his early music career. Find David’s Therapy Sessions Album HERE Article read from HERE Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. E...

This week we’re going inside (not in a lockdown way, feat not) to examine the inner narratives and limiting beliefs that can impact our mental health. For this timely conversation we are joined by author and campaigner Jack Williamson who shares his brilliant insights for taking on a whole committee of inner critics. Give Tails Dog Food a try HERE Check out Wine52 HERE Article read from HERE Here...

This week we are joined by incredible artist and art supplies pioneer Stuart Semple to talk all things art as a factor in mental health. Join us for an uplifting conversation about the need for creativity in our lives and the importance of ensuring it remains accessible. Give Tails Dog Food a try HERE Check out Wine52 HERE Article read from  HERE Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temp...

This week were talking bravery with CEO, Psychotherapist and TEDx Speaker Petra Velzeboer. Who shares the personal experience of escaping an environment she was born into and lessons we can all learn in finding manageable progress through hardship. Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL20’ at https://wearewild.com/ Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and...

This week counsellor Thomas Rowland joins us to explore faith as a factor in mental health including many of the challanges that can come through finding belonging when you come from a religious background. Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL20’ at https://wearewild.com/ Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental hea...

This week we are joined by one of Bobby’s favourite comedian friends Elena Gabrielle to visit the theme of therapy from the perspective of two people in it. We share some of the breakthroughs we’ve had and what lead to us seeking this kind of support. Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL20’ at https://wearewild.com/ Listen to Elena on Dating Games HERE & HERE Here we go! Ment...

This special episode is very close to home (pun intended) as we explore the mental health impacts both positive and negative that can come with moving as your hosts both go through this experience. We are also joined by repeat guest and friend of the pod Lily Asch who shares her experience moving to Budapest during the pandemic. Take a listen to Lily’s last appearance on the pod in episode 31 HERE...

We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive: To kick off the new year were visiting our core theme with inspirational guest Lynette Charity. Watch Lynette’s brilliant TEDx Talk HERE Check out Jenny’s episode mentioned HERE Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Th...

In this reflective episode we’re joined by a wonderful repeat guest to talk about change as a factor in mental health. We also explore the importance of social connection, self care and purpose as factors in mental health. Find the article we read from HERE Scroll back to episode 28 to hear Jenny’s original interview on Student Mental Health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, w...

This week BBC Radio presenter Andy Pierce drops by to tell us about the people who inspired his work to bring mental health conversations to the public. In this moving episode Andy also shares how grief exacerbated his experience of depression and what he learned through the recovery process. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental...

This week were joined by inspirational author Stefanos Xenakis to explore the theme of connection as a factor in mental health. Including how the experiences our guest had in therapy helped shape his optimistic outlook and appreciation for others You can find The Simplest Gift by Stefanos Xenakis HERE Find the infographic and research Bobby mentions HERE Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bo...

This week we’re learning more about the incredible impact of Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy with the Clinical Director of Ranch Hands Rescue Landon Dickeson. This is such a moving episode on a type of therapy that we see growing massively in the next few years. Find out mor about Rnch Hand Rescue and watch the video HERE Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thriv...

We’re joined by pioneering scientist Dr William Haseltine to discuss the mental health impact of the pandemic and how to make sure those of us who need additional support do receive 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 affects the mind and how to better manage it....

We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive: This week we are coving the often elusive theme of happiness with fellow podcaster Alex Manzi. Who shares how he continues to build on this whilst managing his mental health more generally. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental hea...

We’re joined by the brilliant  Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes to talk crime and how much it really relates to mental health. Find all Kerry’s books including What Lies Buried HERE 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 to better manage it. F...