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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133: Lockdown Interview - Grief, isolation & hope for the future with Sophie Sabbage
07/06/2020 Duration: 17minIn this short bonus interview Sophie Sabbage shares her insight for navigating collective and individual grief and loneliness during this time. Plus her hopes for how in moving to a new normal we could address mental health better going forward. 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 Sophie’s digital masterclass HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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132: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 10) Lockdown lifting, protests and anxiety with Emma Carrington
04/06/2020 Duration: 01h03minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for some lighthearted discussion alongside practical insight and an interview with Emma Carrington. She’s runs a frontline service supporting the nations mental health and shares what learning has come out of this time already. 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. Find resources and support on the Rethink Mental Illness website HERE Listen to Bobby’s latest appearance on the No Really, I’m Fine Podcast HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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131: Lockdown Interview - Vulnerable people, criminal justice & food parcels with Neelam Butt
31/05/2020 Duration: 14minIn this short bonus interview Neelam shares how lockdown is affecting vulnerable people who are not able to access support as usual. In some cases this is leading to an increase in crime like shoplifting food or driving fines not being paid. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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130: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 9) Schools reopening, political stress & rule breaking with Natasha Devon MBE
28/05/2020 Duration: 57minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for some lighthearted discussion alongside practical insight and an interview with campaigner, author and educator Natasha Devon MBE. Who shares her perspective on the reopening of schools plus the understandable anxiety around this. 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. Petition to ‘Make it compulsory to have a mental health first aider at work‘ HERE Listen to Bobby’s appearance on the No Really, I’m Fine Podcast HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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129: Lockdown Interview - Social pressure, eating disorders & the news with James Downs
24/05/2020 Duration: 22minIn this short bonus interview campaigner James Downs shares how he is balancing staying politically aware whilst supporting his 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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128: Hope from the Frontline - Shining a light on the work of incredible keyworkers
20/05/2020 Duration: 56minIn this very special episode for Mental Health Awareness Week we are joined by frontline workers who are striving to keep us safe and well. Learn more about organisations mentioned: Rethink Mental Illness - Call 0300 5000 927 Shout Crisis Service - Txt 85258 Keyworkers featured are: Dr Parvinder Shergill, Isobel Blake, Emma Carrington, Addy Raja, Camilla Bridgewater & Piers Harrison-Reid. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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127: Introducing Phone a Friend with musicians George Ezra & Ollie MN
17/05/2020 Duration: 15minHappy Mental Health Awareness Week ! We hope you enjoy this preview of another podcast providing insightful and uplifting content through these strange times. Click HERE for more Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MN. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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126: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 8) Lifting lockdown, social media & confusion with Hope Virgo
13/05/2020 Duration: 54minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for some lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips and a interview with campaigner, author and speaker Hope Virgo. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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125: Lockdown Interview - Relationships, moving in with family & pausing work with Jack Apperley
11/05/2020 Duration: 14minIn this short bonus interview Bobby’s friend Jack shares how he is overcoming major life changes brought about by lockdown whilst supporting his 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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124: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 7) A possible end to lockdown, expanded testing, resisting guilt...
07/05/2020 Duration: 51minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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123: Lockdown Interview - Self care, anxiety & affirmations with Taneshia Johnson
04/05/2020 Duration: 14minIn this short bonus interview Taneshia shares how she is managing her anxiety during lockdown by focusing on 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 affects the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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122: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 6) Home working, time with the kids, hope for the future...
29/04/2020 Duration: 45minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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121: Lockdown Interview - Staying safe, public support & national pride with The Secret Psychiatrist
26/04/2020 Duration: 13minIn this short bonus interview The Secret Psychiatrist shares how her profession has changed during the pandemic. Also how proud she has been of her patients and the public support. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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120: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 5) Self reflection, face mask ninjas, a very special guest...
23/04/2020 Duration: 59minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Find the full article by Francesca Melandri HERE Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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119: Lockdown Interview - Reducing stress, insomnia and anxiety through meditation with Marcus Farrey
19/04/2020 Duration: 16minIn this short bonus interview Marcus Farrey shares how now is an ideal time to try medication and shares a ten minute practice. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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118: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 4) Family, routine, a more united world...
15/04/2020 Duration: 01h03sWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Find the full article by Francesca Melandri HERE Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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117: Lockdown Interview - The great tools we already have and preventing mental spiral with Dr Shainna Ali
12/04/2020 Duration: 09minIn this short bonus interview therapist Dr Shainna Ali shares how we can build on tools we already have to support mental health during the lockdown measures. 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. Find Shainna’s brilliant online resources here HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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116: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 3) Love for keyworkers, finances, hair cuts...
09/04/2020 Duration: 56minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips. 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. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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115: Lockdown Interview - Digital detox, anxiety and dyeing my hair green at home with Danny Wright
05/04/2020 Duration: 06minIn this short bonus interview musician Danny Wright shares how he’s keeping busy and supporting his mental health during the lockdown measures. 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. Follow Danny online or check out his music HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
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114: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 2) Relationships, Clap for Carers, Pets...
01/04/2020 Duration: 58minWe’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted discussion alongside practical tips. 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. Watch the TED Talk by Alanna Shaikh HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast