Synopsis
Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each week joined by a special guest Mental is intended to be a safe space to hear honest and open discussion about mental health in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others. This podcast is a chance for Bobby to give back for the support he has received and share what he continues to learn in the ongoing journey for optimum mental wellbeing.Covering many, many topics that influence mental health, we focus on identity and the sheer weight of being a human in our modern, technology-filled world. Learn about different conditions from first-hand experience, with statistics you can trust and inspiring guests. Mental health is something to be mindful of just as much as physical health, and Mental strives to let listeners know that they dont have to do so alone. Oh, and remember you are enough!
Episodes
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315: When your job ends
13/09/2023 Duration: 49minThis week we are exploring what happens when your job comes to an end and what we can do to manage the difficult emotions that can come up even when this was our choice. Plus so so much more in this timely conversation. 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. Join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts for extended ad free episodes… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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314: Home
06/09/2023 Duration: 44minThis week we are joined by incredible therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota who shares practical advise on creating a happier home. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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313: Anxiety
30/08/2023 Duration: 48minWe had an unexpected delay with an episode so please enjoy this favourite from 2022… This week we are joined by personal trainer and mental health advocate Jaime Filer in an uplifting episode. We get into misconceptions around eating disorders, overcoming social anxiety and how these conditions hold people back from improving their overall 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 it. You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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312: Awareness
23/08/2023 Duration: 45minWe had an unexpected delay with an episode so please enjoy this favourite from the start of 2023… Luca Cupani Is here to delve into awareness as a factor in mental health and how building this allowed him to find a happiness he didn’t know was possible. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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311: Drinking Culture
17/08/2023 Duration: 47minThis week author and campaigner Celeste Yvonne joins us to delve into ‘mummy wine culture’ and other forms of normalised bing drinking in this enlightening 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 Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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310: ADHD
10/08/2023 Duration: 42minThis week we are joined by incredible journalist and comedian Ange Lavoipierre to talk about ADHD and the context around the recent ‘wave’ in diagnoses. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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309: Trauma
03/08/2023 Duration: 44minThis week we are joined by Dr MaryCatherine McDonald to talk all things trauma and how it makes sense. We also get into the debate around self storytelling and how different cultures approach grief. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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308: Bravery - Every small step towards changing our life counts with Petra Velzeboer (Rerelease of Ep221)
26/07/2023 Duration: 55minThis week we are rereleasing an episode from deep in the archive which given the intro is an interesting time capsule in itself… 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. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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307: Men
19/07/2023 Duration: 45minThis week therapist and author Kristal DeSantis shares what she’s learned from a career working with men and the people who love them. Plus how culture shock affected her mental health and lead to greater insight into how others adapt to change. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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306: Lying
12/07/2023 Duration: 36minThis week musician and designer St Humain is here talking about lying in relation to 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 it. You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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305: Bobby’s Jukebox: Anthems
07/07/2023 Duration: 48minThis episode is a bit different. Go on, press play… 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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304: Menstruation
29/06/2023 Duration: 42minThis week writer and former comedian Kate Weston is here getting into a theme we have wanted to cover for so long and this conversation doesn’t disappoint. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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303: Special Surprise Episode
22/06/2023 Duration: 17minWelcome to our week of clips from the following episodes: S2 Ep33 Sometimes on a date I’m like am I real because this is ridiculous with Katie Boyle
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302: Belonging
14/06/2023 Duration: 41minThis week writer and minister Ally Henny is here talking all the ways belonging can factor into our mental health. Plus cultural differences in how we approach difficult conversations. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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301: Breakdowns
08/06/2023 Duration: 42minThis week comedian Phil Green is here sharing the turning point his breakdown became with practical steps to find your own turning point sooner. 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 get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause… Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE
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300: Music
31/05/2023 Duration: 49minThis week musician Catie Turner is here to revisit an always popular theme for our 300 Episode
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299: Animal Therapy
25/05/2023 Duration: 53minThis week the founder of Ranch Hands Rescue Bob Williams is here to share not only their incredible work but the series of personal events that lead to him becoming a pioneer in animal therapy. Thank you for all the incredible support over these past 5 years. This time has gone so quick and it’s a testament to our incredible listeners, guests, rotating cast of co-hosts and ever present producer Pete Murtagh that we’re still going… There’s loads more planned ahead of our 300th episode so keep an eye on the feed in the coming weeks
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298: Conflict Resolution
18/05/2023 Duration: 46minThis week Attorney Samantha Drum is here sharing tools she’s learned dealing with high conflict situations and managing the anxiety around standing up for yourself. Thank you for all the incredible support over these past 5 years. This time has gone so quick and it’s a testament to our incredible listeners, guests, rotating cast of co-hosts and ever present producer Pete Murtagh that we’re still going… There’s loads more planned ahead of our 300th episode so keep an eye on the feed in the coming weeks
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297: The Inner Child
11/05/2023 Duration: 38minThis week Kema K joins us to launch his BBC documentary called ‘Therapy: Tough Talking’ and we unpack the commonly misunderstood concept of the inner child. Thank you for all the incredible support over these past 5 years. This time has gone so quick and it’s a testament to our incredible listeners, guests, rotating cast of co-hosts and ever present producer Pete Murtagh that we’re still going… There’s loads more planned ahead of our 300th episode so keep an eye on the feed in the coming weeks
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296: Sobriety
04/05/2023 Duration: 44minThis week the icon who is Mrs Kasha Davis joins us to share an astute and highly relatable perspective on sobriety. We also get into how this can intersect with anxiety, depression and sexuality. Thank you for all the incredible support over these past 5 years. This time has gone so quick and it’s a testament to our incredible listeners, guests, rotating cast of co-hosts and ever present producer Pete Murtagh that we’re still going… There’s loads more planned ahead of our 300th episode so keep an eye on the feed in the coming weeks