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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254: Culture
20/07/2022 Duration: 46minThis week Leyla Okhai is here to talk all things culture in the many means this world can take. Press play for a real and honest conversation packed with tools for how to better navigate your 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 this 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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253: OCD, Medication & Therapy
13/07/2022 Duration: 41minThis week one of our first and still most loved guests is here to talk all things OCD with some powerful reflections on medication and different types of therapy thrown in. So please welcome back to your ears Lily Bailey ! 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 this 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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252: Self Harm & DBT
06/07/2022 Duration: 47minThis week Dr JJ Kelly is here to dispel misconceptions of self harm and share the incredible work she does with young people whilst utilising Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. This episode is not to be missed. 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 this 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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251: Nature
29/06/2022 Duration: 39minThis week were getting into nature and the climate as a factor in mental health with inspirational activist Mya-Rose Craig. Including how birdwatching as been such a grounding adventure for her. Find Cheaper Than Therapy by Fisky here: Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/gb/album/cheaper-than-therapy/1625127492?i=1625127838 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/1Fmv9estEXRvrP03ewGTMq?si=p9pfL73MRRaIt1tYg88kUw 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 this 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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250: Motherhood
22/06/2022 Duration: 41minWe are marking the 250th episode with incredible guest Sandra Igwe who shares insights on parenting, post natal depression and racism in healthcare with an inspirational message of what we can all do to look after the women in our lives. 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 this 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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249: Policing
15/06/2022 Duration: 48minIn this powerful episode we explore policing as a factor in mental health with a guest who has such a profound and distinct perspective on this. Sorry no spoilers, this is just one to click play for all the insights. 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 this 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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248: Reality TV
08/06/2022 Duration: 01h24minThis week friend of the pod Kyle Moore joins us to share his experience appearing on Big Brother Canada (apparently it get’s shortened to BBC) and how much he learned about his own resilience. 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 support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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247: Exciting Show Updates & The Irish Podcast Awards with Bobby Temps
01/06/2022 Duration: 21minClips Included: Ep 239 / Michelle Williams talks about the contrast of fame and dealing with mental illness then the three words that changed her life. Ep 226 / Daniel O'Boyle shares how he was constantly described as a worrier as a child and what he missed out on as result when this developed into an eating disorder. Ep 187 / Grace Barrett recounts an early experience when she first became aware of her differance and how the familiar isolation of these experiences impacted her mental health. Ep 230 / Donn Marshall looks back on 9/11 when he was working for The Pentagon with his wife Shelly and some of very human moments of comfort he found on this horrible day. Ep 237 / Stephanie Foster reflects on the impact she sees from talking about mental health on stage and how she offers hope to audiences. 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 manag
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246: Stereotypes
25/05/2022 Duration: 49minDr Hitendra Wadhwa joins us to talk all about overcoming stereotypes vs the impact on our mental health when we can internalise them. 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 support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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245: Self Acceptance
18/05/2022 Duration: 01h15sThis week Bobby has an uplifting conversation with trailblazing model, actor, activist Casil McArthur about the long and winding road to self acceptance. 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 Bobby’s talk at The Podcast Show HERE You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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244: Burnout - I was burned out on my dissertation about burnout with Dr Amy O’Hana
11/05/2022 Duration: 48minThis week we are revisiting the theme of burnout including how lockdowns and indeed coming out of them can contribute to this with guest Dr Amy O’Hana. 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. Give BetterHELP a try and get 10% off the first month HERE You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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243: Community - We want to make sure that no one faces mental illness alone with Will Middleton
04/05/2022 Duration: 51minThis week Will Middleton of h clothing joins us to talk family and your broader community as a factor in mental health in this hopeful 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. Enhance your skincare regime at typology.com and use code HEALTH for a free gift You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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242: Isolation - It was time to stop feeling alone in this relatable sadness with Emma Beko
27/04/2022 Duration: 50minThis week the incredible musician Emma Beko joins us to talk isolation as a factor in mental health and how she’s learned to embrace the time spent alone that she once feared. 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. Enhance your skincare regime at typology.com and use code HEALTH for a free gift You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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241: Group Therapy - It can really be the stepping stone to feeling empowered in the rest of your life with Tanya Cole-Lesnick
20/04/2022 Duration: 52minWe are joined by therapist Tanya Cole-Lesnick to delve into all things group therapy as a transformation tool for working on our mental health in this uplifting 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. You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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240: Divorce - It’s quite incredible to see the total fresh start this can be for people with Jillian Jones
13/04/2022 Duration: 53minThis week we are dispelling myths around divorce whilst also shining a light on the mental health impact and the brilliant support available. Including through the work of guest Jillian Jones of Supportive Divorce Solutions. Give BetterHELP a try and get 10% off the first month HERE 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 support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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239: Checking In - The three words that changed my life were ‘I Need Help’ with Michelle Williams (Rerelease & Update)
06/04/2022 Duration: 52minPress play for an important update and a fave episode… We’re joined by the brilliant Michelle Williams to discuss the importance of checking in on our mental health and those around us. She also shares moving insight on the support she needed with Depression around the time of the Destiny’s Child reunion at Coachella. 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 our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE 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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238: Gaslighting - You can set the level of respect someone gets to treat you by with Dr Monica Vermani
30/03/2022 Duration: 52minThis week we are dispelling myths around gaslighting and getting into the nuances of this term and it’s implications on mental health with Dr Monica Vermani. We also talk bulling and meditation in this in depth plus empowering 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. You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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237: Comedy - If I can joke about it, I’m bigger than it with Stephanie Foster
24/03/2022 Duration: 49minThis week comedian Stephanie Foster joins us before launching her national tour to talk destigmatising mental health topics in comedy. 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 support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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236: Intuitive Movement - There can be so many benefits to exercise that the focus on looks denies us with Tally Rye
17/03/2022 Duration: 51minThis week we are joined by fellow podcaster and personal trainer Tally Rye to deconstruct body pressures in the fitness world. 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 support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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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235: Home Learning - It’s been a reminder just how essential social connection is in education with Carter Weinstein
10/03/2022 Duration: 46minThis week we get into the trials and lessons (pun intended) of learning from home through the pandemic with new author and student Carter Weinstein. 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 support the show and get new episodes ad free… 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