The Good Mental Health Podcast

“After 20 years in therapy, this is the only one that actually works” In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Lynn Beattie, the powerhouse behind the personal finance and lifestyle brand Mrs. MummyPenny. Known for her honest and accessible approach to money matters, Lynn opens up about a personal side of her journey: her mental health struggles and the transformative role Human Givens Therapy p...

"All living things have a set of needs in order to thrive..." In this insightful episode, we’re joined by the renowned psychologist Joe Griffin, Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens approach. Joe has spent decades shaping the world of psychotherapy through his groundbreaking work in brief therapy and the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. His practical wisdom has trans...

Join Emma Wardropper, a compassionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, as she shares invaluable insights and techniques to enhance the lives of individuals facing health challenges. Drawing from her own journey living with Multiple Sclerosis and her professional background as a qualified Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, Emma offers a unique blend of the human givens approach...

In this warm and inviting podcast, Karen Hautz shares her heartfelt dedication, specialist knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD. With a focus on holistic care, Karen extends her support beyond the individual, assisting their families too. Karen's aim is enrich th...

Long COVID is a pressing public health issue that needs more attention. With a wide range of symptoms and no standard definition, many are suffering without proper diagnosis or treatment. In this podcast, Jayne Timmins offers valuable insights on how to move forward from Long COVID with practical skills for relieving stress, depression, loneliness, chronic fatigue, and more. Let's raise awareness...

Tackling mental health in sport with Dr Phil Clarke.  A fascinating and insightful discussion about sports psychology, performance psychology, and behavioural science - if you have the desire to help people, this podcast is for you. Dr. Clarke is an experienced lecturer, researcher, and consultant in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology at UOD where he completed his PhD exploring the role of...

She arrived in this country with one bag and two children... Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the worst refugee crisis in Europe since the Second World War. More than eight million refugees from Ukraine fled for protection in Europe. As the Ukrainian government is currently not permitting men aged 18-60 to leave the country, most refugees are women and young children, which is why therapist...

Welcome to The Good Mental Health Podcast - where we share inspiring interviews about mental health, psychology and well-being. From specialists to real-life cases - each holds key insights, evidence-based knowledge, research, free resources and hope. Please could you kindly rate and review the podcast, thank you. Wishing you good health and happiness, from the Human Givens Institute https://www.h...

"They saved my life and changed my life" - Hannah Phillips has struggled with mental health illnesses for as long as she can remember, starting with OCD. Her empowering story is packed full of emotional lows, highs, laughter and hope... This episode contains content that some listeners may find upsetting - trauma and suicide risk. About Hannah: Hannah Phillips is a writer, mental health activist a...

Insightful and thought-provoking - this episode explores a range of important questions including - what is a society for? Why do we need a healthy society? How has a healthy society changed over time? How can the human givens approach help to create a flourishing society? During this stimulating discussion, many essential elements are explored: well-being, purpose, pleasure, harmony, emotional ne...

We are delighted to be joined by Dr Aric Sigman to explore this important topic - Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/?category=children-teens During this episode, Dr Sigman will be sharing his valuable knowledge and insights - as well as answering the following questions: Is screen time impacting children's physical and m...

Healthy couple and family relationships are vital for both adults’ and children’s health and wellbeing. All relationships hit hard times at some stage and research shows that it’s not the appearance of conflict, but rather how it’s managed that predicts the success or failure of a relationship and that relationship support can make a world of difference. Couples Therapy Masterclass, Online Trainin...

Suffering from trauma can have a significantly detrimental impact on a person’s mental and physical health, and quality of life. It can also greatly affect the lives of those around them. About our trauma and PTSD expert, Rosalind Townsend > Townsendhttps://www.humangivens.com/person/rosalind-townsend/ During this podcast, trauma and PTSD expert, Rosalind Townsend will be sharing valuable knowledg...

Supporting people through fertility treatment - a very important topic... Our expert is Sarah Denning - Sarah qualified as a midwife in 2001 and as a birth trauma therapist in 2018 and has worked both within the NHS and in private practice for the last 20 years. More recently Sarah’s career has taken her into fertility nursing in an IVF clinic. Fertility problems can be the most distressing experi...

Recently, Menopause is a topic which has been highlighted in the news - all women will experience it to some level, at some stage in their life and even though menopause is a natural part of aging - it can be a very distressing process to come to terms with. For some, the Symptoms and treatment methods are not understood - with many women experiencing unknown perimenopause symptoms for years. Psyc...

Veterinarian Ciaran McAuley joins us to discuss this very important topic - why suicide among Veterinarians is a growing problem... Suicide and non-fatal suicidal behaviour are major public health problems across the world: approximately 1 million people worldwide die by suicide each year. The rate of suicide in the veterinary profession has been pegged as close to twice that of the dental profess...

Russell McKenzie is a Human Givens therapist and has been working in a thriving private practice for the last five years. Russell is committed to helping people take back control of their lives by removing barriers and giving them the tools to be able to manage their mental health better. Throughout his therapeutic career, Russell has helped many suffering with eating disorders, more specifically...

When we get people right, we get business right... During this podcast, Lisa LLoyd explains how the holistic human givens approach has fueled her desire to help employers build a successful proactive workplace environment that fosters wellbeing, collaboration and engagement. Lisa is a psychologist & Human Givens psychotherapist. She founded It’s Time for Change 10 years ago based on the belief tha...

Did you know, having too little REM sleep can contribute to suicidal thoughts, self-harm and anxiety? Our expert, Ezra Hewing, shares his insights with you. Ezra is a Human Givens practitioner and head of mental health education at Suffolk Mind. Over a number of years, he has trained frontline mental health workers, doctors, nurses, substance abuse workers, members of the emergency services and he...

A new charity, One Step Borders, is on a mission to improve the mental health and well-being of young people in their local area. Alex Kennedy, the Managing Director, tells us how they are achieving this... Alex is a qualified human givens psychotherapist who has helped many individuals move forward from periods of difficulty in their life. With extensive experience of working with young people su...

Psychotherapist, Martin Dunne, shares his extensive insights about working with anorexia and why you shouldn't focus on food... Martin is a human givens therapist, he has a successful private practice in a dedicated, multi-disciplinary holistic clinic. Martin also has extensive experience in group and individual psychotherapy with young trainees in REHAB; and currently in Ireland's largest addicti...

Psychotherapist, Malcolm Hanson, shares his knowledge and insights about our silent emergency - suicide, including what you can do to help someone who may be depressed or having suicidal thoughts... How to reduce suicide risk training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/how-to-manage-suicide-risk-live-online-training/ Malcolm is a human givens therapist who worked for 9 years in the NHS in the We...

Joe Griffin, psychologist, best selling author, tutor and founder of the human givens approach, delves into this important topic, sleep and dreaming. He will also be answering our audiences' pre-submitted questions. Best selling book: Why we dream - the definitive answer > https://www.humangivens.com/publications/why-we-dream-the-definitive-answer/ Joe Griffin is a psychologist, with many years’ e...

Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. Bullying can happen to anyone at any time – and its impact on an individual’s mental health can be devastating. In this newly recorded audio series, Pat Capel – classroom teacher of 25 years and trained HG psychotherapist – shares invaluable insights and clear techniques that can be applied in any situation. By approaching bullying behaviour – and its consequence...

Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. In this newly recorded audio series, Pat Capel – classroom teacher of 25 years and trained HG psychotherapist – shares invaluable insights and clear techniques that can be applied in any situation. By approaching bullying behaviour – and its consequences – through the lens of unmet emotional needs, Pat shows how the HG approach sheds light on why bullying behavio...