Mental - The Podcast To Destigmatise Mental Health

This week we’re covering a common dual diagnosis with the brilliant George Hodgson. We delve into how these conditions rapidly escalated whilst he struggled to find support. Then how overcoming them lead to the inspirational work he does now. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Learn more about George's clothing line - maisondechoup.co.uk Please also vote for us in the Health & People's Choice Catagories - HERE Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Self Care Partner: Function of Beauty - Get £5 off with our link bit.ly/MentalHair Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast

This week we’re joined by Chris Coombs to talk all about the complex relationship between disability and mental health. Each can be surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding that can make how you identify with them difficult to figure out. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Check out the brilliant blog Chris writes - 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we’re talking all about sexual assault as a factor in mental health with an inspirational author. In the interview our guest shares how she was able to survive and learn from even her darkest experiences. 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we cover all things mindfulness and meditation with Kate Bowles including some of the misconceptions that can hold people back from trying these practices. 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This episode we're covering empathy as a factor in mental health with author and fellow podcaster Emma-Sue Prince. She shares how learning this skill helped her better understand mental illness in close family members and better understand her own 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Listen to Emma-Sue's Podcast HERE Get Emma-Sue's Book HERE Sign Bobby's petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

In this moving episode Bobby sits down with inspirational burns survivor Sylvia Mac to talk all things body image and how she overcame the shame she felt towards her scars. Equal parts inspiring and emotional you'll want to get the tissues ready for this one. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Sign Bobby's petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

We’re covering a factor that for many can be more pivotal in their recovery than even the type or severity of their mental illness. Guest Diane Magnette shares how shame affected her family life and relationships but also how she was able to support those around her through their darkest times. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Learn more about Diane's cause at loveinfinityforall.com 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we’re delighted to be joined by brilliant podcaster and mental health professional Richard Nicholls. In the episode we break down what happiness means and some of the common factor holding people back from 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Catch Bobby's appearence on Richard's 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

We have some changes on the way for the podcast very soon. Tune into this quick update to learn more about this exciting new chapter of Mental. 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we’re joined by Sean Lìonadh to talk all about sexuality and mental health. He shares his personal experience on learning to overcome the shame and stigma that can affect each of these. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Learn more about Sean via his website - seanlionadh.com Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs - Get your first audio book for free with our link bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Relationships can have such an impact on our mental health so we're delighted to be covering this important topic with returning guest Emma Burdett. She shares a very personal account of an abusive relationship she was in and how this contributed to her low self esteem and anxiety. 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

In this bonus episode for UK Mental Health Awareness Week past guests and fellow podcasters share how stigma has affected them. In order of appearance those who feature in the episode are as follows: Dani Hogan - Personal Development Coach and part of the Mental Podcast team. You'll hear a lot more from her soon. Emma Sue Price - Author of 7 Skills for the Future and upcoming guest on the podcast. Gráinne Clancy - Counsellor and past podcast guest on Episode 20 of Mental. Terry Maguire - Host of the Giving Voice to Depression Podcast and past guest on Mental in Episode 33 Emma Burdett - Creator of Real Talk Theatre and next weeks podcast guest. Fiona Thomas - Writer, Co-Host of the Positive People Podcast that Bobby is a guest on this week and past guest on Episode 32 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Pet

This week we are talking all about family support and a host of other topics in this moving episode. Joined by best selling author John Connell who shares insight on how family supported him through depression. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: The Farmers Son by John Connell - Get your first audio book for free with our link bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

For this special bonus episode we’re delighted to welcome back one of our most popular guests so far. Suki Bassi has returned to this time share some incredible insight on exercise as a factor in 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we explore how moving country can be a major factor in mental health with this week’s guest Alex. She shares her experience on the challenges of integrating into a new culture at the age of 10 whilst experiencing the world through two languages. 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we're joined by inspiring international guest Natalie Amo via the wonders of Skype. In this moving episode we break down OCD stereotypes as she opens up about overcoming suicidal feelings when her symptoms were at her worst. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Catch my appearance on Richards 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

In this episode we sit down with the brilliant Suki Bassi to share her personal experience of burnout followed by a breakdown. We also delve into factors that lead up to this including work, family expectations and poor 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we delve into the transformative powers of counselling with writer and therapist Lori Gottlieb. She shares insight from both sides of the experience and works to squash misconceptions in her latest book. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb - Get your first audio book for free with our link bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we're covering the vital link between sleep and our mental health with delightful guest Lorna O'Connor. In the interview we also touch on domestic violence, Borderline Personality Disorder and relationships as factors in her life so far. 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 influences 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 We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we had an incredibly moving conversation with the inspirational Tom Rebair. In addition to this week’s theme of eating disorders we also get into feeling isolated at school and the affect cancer treatment has on families. 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it. Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition Hope Virgo's Petition to #DumpTheScales - change.org/dumpthescales Join the movement on: Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast  Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID