Mental - The Podcast To Destigmatise Mental Health

This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster Terry McGuire to revisit depression. We compare our experiences, talk when to get help and just how common this condition is. But it is also one of the most treatable mental illnesses and Terry shares some brilliant insight into what’s worked for her. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Find Terry’s podcast, Giving Voice to Depression, wherever you get your podcasts or via http://givingvoicetodepression.com Learn more about your personality traits at https://16personalities.com Recommended Book: Becoming a Minimalist: Your Guide to living a Life with Less Through Minimalism by Kimberley Wilson - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join

This week we are joined by the lovely Fiona Thomas who wrote a book all about how social media influenced her mental health journey. We discuss the pitfalls of comparing yourselves to others online, how real our online selves really are and whether social media is bringing us closer together or just making us feel isolated when we’re at our worst. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Pre-order Fiona’s book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Depression-Digital-Age-Perfectionism-Inspirational/dp/1912478501 Recommended Book: Depression in a Digital Age by Fiona Thomas - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Manoush Zomorodi Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/manoush_zomorodi_how_boredom_can_lead_to_your_most_brilliant_ideas Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - J

This week we focus on speaking up about mental health and how empowering this was for guest Lily Asch when she did so very publicly via a TED Talk at University. She now runs storytelling sessions to empower others to talk publicly about their lives, in doing so they learn how to better express and understand themselves. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Watch Lily’s Ted Talk - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg35UfOJhe4 Real Talk Storytelling - https://www.realtalkproject.org Recommended Book: Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast

In this weeks episode we cover a factor in mental health that can have a colossal impact on the lives of young people with inspirational guest Rev Mark Edward MBE. He talks us through how his turbulent upbringing lead to mental illness and being sectioned, then how we was able to overcome those dark times. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Recommended Book: Life after Care by Mark Edwards - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Liste

This week we cover what can often be a divisive topic and try to unpick just what causes this. We are joined by self care and self love campaigner Olivia Callaghan to cover pros and cons of medication with how this has influenced her personal mental health journey. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID

With young people across the UK heading off to University join us for the last of our two part ‘Student Mental Health’ miniseries. This week we’re focusing on university with mental health campaigner and medical student Jenny Pewsey. Both her and Bobby share personal stories of their time at Uni, what lead to them both leaving with Jenny returning this year. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition See Me Scotland’s website - https://www.seemescotland.org Recommended Book: The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a

With Children across the UK now back at school for a new year join us for the first in our two part ‘Student Mental Health’ miniseries. This week we’re focusing on schools with educator Emma Burdett who through theatre and interactive workshops teaches young people about mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Real Talk Theatre website - https://realtalktheatre.co.uk Recommended Book: Mad Girl by Bryony Gordon - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music:

Join us for this bitesized episode on one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses including first hand insight from writer William Jiang. Hear shocking statistics, learn about just how debilitating this condition can be but also how this week’s guest overcame these obstacles to write a staggering number of books. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: A Schizophrenic Will: A Story of Madness, A Story of Hope by William Jiang - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co

This week we cover a topic that can make mental illness twice as complicated, having a dual diagnosis. This is something Bobby deals with so knows only to well how the conditions can influence and trigger each other in new and not so exciting ways. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Claire’s blog - https://jeffersadventures.com/ Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: The Good Immigrant - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/N

This week we’re joined by friend of the podcast and fierce mental health campaigner Sarah Cardwell. We get into her experiences of mental illness growing up and managing borderline personality disorder now with how these experiences inform her approach to parenting. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Sarah Cardwell’s blog - https://sarahsthinkingagain.blog/2018/04/18/ Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: How to Argue with a Cat by Jay Heinrichs - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Licensed m

For a taste of the very core in what this podcast is all about look no further than this very special episode all about stigma. Press play for a great discussion as we dismantle some of the ridiculous steriotypes that surround mental illness with writer Lucy Nichol. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Please endorse us in the Wego Health Awards - http://bit.ly/mentalvote Recommended Book: A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes by Lucy Nichol - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Music License: 9a85d3842b2a4c278c272de91122ba72 Puppy by Netsky on Lickd. Listen here: https://lnk.to/Nets

We were so inspired learning about how this week’s guest overcame postnatal depression and went on to launch a mental health themed card range with Funky Pigeon that launched in Mental Health Awareness Week this year. Amy Steel’s story is incredibly honest and insightful so press play to delve right in. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Amy’s card range - https://www.funkypigeon.com/believe-in-happy Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Yes Please by Amy Poehler - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast

This week we have our first counsellor on the Podcast to share experience from the other side and break down some of the reasons people don’t get the help they need. We also touch on Gráinne’s experience growing up in Ireland during ‘The Troubles’ and how her early experiences lead to her becoming a counsellor. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Gráinne’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/clancycares/ Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Weight Expectations by Dave Chawner - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - ht

This week’s guest is one of the Mental Family. Podcast assistant Annie Harris joins us to share her experiences of Fibromyalgia and how this has affected her mental health. She’s a shining example of learning to deal with health issues whether mental or physical whilst being a productivity superstar. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Recovery by Russel Brand - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Music License: 9a85d3842b2a4c278c272de91122ba72 Puppy by Net

We’re joinined this week by the illustrious podcaster, writer and clinical psychologist Dr Ellen Hendriksen to hear her expertise on social anxiety. Press play for heaps of personal insight and professional tips from Ellen. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: How to be Yourself by Ellen Hendriksen - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Music License: 9a85d3842b2a4c278c272de91122ba72 Puppy by Netsky on Lickd. Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Get Karen Manton’s book ‘Searching For Brighter Days – Learning to Manage my Bipolar Brain’ at http://bit.ly/karenbrighterdays Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Music License: 9a85d3842b2a4c278c272de91122ba72 Puppy by Netsky on Lickd. Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID

This week we’re stepping into the common experience of hiding mental illness and the shame so many feel around it with two very personal stories. This week you’re getting twice the guests for maximum insight as we work to break down stigma so we can all feel a bit more comfortable speaking up for how we really feel. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Learn more about Indx at https://indx.media Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Never Greener by Ruth Jones - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.u

This week we’re covering one of the most common mental health conditions but sadly that doesn’t save it from misunderstanding or stigma. In this episode which Bobby found one of the most moving yet our guest Sam Hearne delves into how best to support those with anxiety and how she turned that very thing that was holding her back into her life’s work. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: Specticles by Sue Perkins - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Music Li

This week Bobby sits down with the delightful Grace Barrett. With a healthy dose of humour she shares the journey of building up her self worth and how that lead to her current work. Grace runs the Self Esteem Team with her friend and general 'everything' Nadia as they tour around schools teaching young people about mental health, body confidence and of course self esteem. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Recommended Book: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great

This week it’s all about ADHD with musician and spoken word artist Emy Parsons including how much of a factor gender can often be in getting diagnosed. Having started showing symptoms from a young age Emy shares how she now thrives whilst managing her mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it. Recommended Book: Moranifesto by Caitlin Moran - Get your first audio book for free at http://bit.ly/mentalbooks Join the movement on: Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk Music License: 9a85d3842b2a4c278c272de91122ba72 Puppy by Netsky on Lickd. Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID