285: Creativity 💐 Plus Amnesia, Schizoaffective Disorder and re-finding yourself with Dr Lorna Collins
This week Dr Lorna Collins joins us to share her experiences of recovery. Including how essential art became that it was embraced as part of her medical treatment plan. Find the episode we did with Jonny Benjamin HERE (https://audioboom.com/posts/7326501-suicide-i-just-needed-someone-to-really-truly-listen) Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while mana...
42m Feb 16, 2023
42m
284: Moments of Pause 💐 Plus Self Harm, Social Media & Mindfulness with Sean Oulashin
This week viral content creator Sean Oulashin breaks down the power of taking time out in our hyper digital lives and opens up about finding surprising solace in making mindfulness content. 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 ma...
45m Feb 09, 2023
45m
283: Writing 💐 Plus relationships, trauma, justice and making the labels work for you with Miss Yankey
This week the iconic poet and activist Miss Yankey is here for what was a super powerful conversation. We get into the weeds of relationship abuse that goes unrecognised, what recovery and justice looks like currently. Plus how writing was key to Miss Yankey’s taking back ownership of her mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing ...
54m Feb 02, 2023
54m
282: Transition 💐 Plus Anxiety, labels and finding the real you with Miss Peppermint
This week we are joined by singer, host and drag icon Peppermint to explore gender transition 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 affects the mind and how to better manage it. You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to g...
46m Jan 26, 2023
46m
281: Hope 💐 Plus Bipolar, hiding medication then owning your story with Kimi Culp
This week the incredible journalist and all round media person who is Kimi Culp joined us to share the hope and connection she found after sharing her Bipolar diagnosis following 24 years of hiding 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 affects the mind and how ...
44m Jan 19, 2023
44m
280: Sport 💐 Plus Anxiety, travel and becoming an Olympian with Nikita Ducarroz
This week Olympian Nikita Ducarroz is here to share how she was able to overcome levels anxiety of Anxiety that stopped her even leaving the house to create an unrecognisable life touring the world as an BMX Rider. P.s. I have to mention because it was very exciting to me that she’s sponsored by Red Bull and joined the Zoom call surrounded by their merch and even wearing a branded hat ! Here ...
39m Jan 12, 2023
39m
279: Awareness 💐 Plus happiness, therapy & secrets with Luca Cupani
We’re back with an upbeat episode to kick off the year. 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 min...
45m Jan 05, 2023
45m
278: Self Harm & DBT 💐 Getting to see young people find their spark again, it’s spectacular with Dr JJ Kelly (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022: This 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 managin...
48m Dec 29, 2022
48m
277: Isolation 💐 It was time to stop feeling alone in this relatable sadness with Emma Beko (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022: This 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 T...
52m Dec 22, 2022
52m
276: Gaslighting 💐 You can set the level of respect someone gets to treat you by with Dr Monica Vermani (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022: This 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, w...
57m Dec 15, 2022
57m
275: Self Acceptance 💐 It’s not right away, but growing into it makes me feel so much more alive with Casil McArthur (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022: This 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 ...
59m Dec 08, 2022
59m
274: Value 💐 What if we start with the idea that every person is doing their best in this moment with Dr Joe (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022: In this uplifting and definitely stigma busting episode we are joined by Dr Joseph Shrand to talk all about how we value ourselves and others as a factor in mental health. We also get into the relationship between language and stigma in a big way. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby T...
49m Dec 01, 2022
49m
273: Body Image 💐 Plus anxiety, sobriety, abuse & connection with Eureka O’Hara
In this very special episode the Emmy Award winning Eureka O’Hara is here talking body image and so much more. Press play for a very warm and vulnerable conversation that covers so many of the hard hitting barriers our guest has overcome. Find our interview with the brilliant Cheddar Gorgeous HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920...
43m Nov 24, 2022
43m
272: Autism 💐 Plus eating disorders, late diagnosis & understanding yourself with Lex Lancaster
This week in collaboration with the National Autistic Society of the UK we have Lex Lancaster on the podcast. Who shares fascinating insights into living 30 years on the spectrum before receiving a diagnosis in this eclectic and 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...
39m Nov 17, 2022
39m
271: Boundaries 💐 Plus anxiety, self love & better connection with Dr Shainna Ali
This week Dr Shainna Ali is our returning guest to discuss all thing boundaries. Including why they can be so difficult to set, common misconceptions and how to build stronger connections with others. Here’s the link to find Dr Shainna’s new book Designing Healthy Boundaries (https://ulyssespress.com/books/designing-healthy-boundaries/) Scroll back to episode 144 to hear Dr Shainna’s previous...
38m Nov 10, 2022
38m
270: Quitting 💐 Plus relationships, new careers & growing up fast with Dr Neeta Bhushan
This week we are joined by entrepreneur dentist turned mental health speaker and author Dr Neeta Bhushan who shares how the way she grew up propelled her into an incredible career. Followed by the realisation that the life she’d built needed a major shake up. 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...
38m Nov 03, 2022
38m
269: Personality Disorders 💐 Plus education, stereotypes & specific stigmas with Katja Pavlovna
This week Katja Pavlovna joins us to share her experiences of receiving personality disorder diagnoses and the associated stigmas. Plus what it’s like to be a teacher encouraging open conversations and delivering the mental health curriculum. 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...
47m Oct 27, 2022
47m
268: Bullying 💐 Plus anxiety, authenticity, generational differences & body image with Casey McQuillen
This week musician and activist Casey McQuillen joins us to talk all about the many facets of bullying, what we can do about it and so many more topics 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 i...
59m Oct 19, 2022
59m
267: Grief 💐 Plus Community, Culture & Comedy with Sam Morrison
This episode is dedicated to Cherry Valentine who you can learn more about in a BBC Documentary HERE (https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi4jtfd4dv6AhVUhFwKHT2dC-0QFnoECB4QAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fprogrammes%2Fp0bgrsh8&usg=AOvVaw1-4vaIETm35aGrfKES3Bsx) or on a previous episode of this podcast HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-...
47m Oct 12, 2022
47m
266: Anxiety 💐 Plus Family Dynamics, Self Worth & Overcoming Thinking Patterns with Gina Nelson
This week Gina Nelson is here to share her perspective supporting people though anxiety by disassembling negative patterns in our cognition. It makes for a very relatable and practical 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 ...
48m Oct 06, 2022
48m
265: Gender 💐 Plus Education, Halloween & Sexuality with Alexander Tries
This week Alexander Tries is here to chat all things gender as a factor in mental health. Including stereotypes, binary thinking and what it means to realise you’re not alone in feeling uncomfortable with gender expectations. Check out our original Gender miniseries: Ep 158 (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?i=1000493967222) , E...
45m Sep 29, 2022
45m
264: Psychosis 💐 Plus Family Expectations, Media Portrayals & Forensic Psychiatry with Dr Sohom Das
This week we are joined by NHS Doctor and Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Sohom Das to demystify psychosis. 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...
38m Sep 22, 2022
38m
263: Social anxiety 💐 Plus Eating Disorders, Gym Anxiety & LGBT Mental Health with Jaime Filer
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 ...
45m Sep 14, 2022
45m
262: Unexplained Illnesses 💐People come to my office when other doctors can’t find the cause with Dr Susan B Trachman
This week we are talking all about a fascinating area of medicine that identifies the many ways our physical health is influenced by our mental state. 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 Subscrip...
47m Sep 08, 2022
47m
261: Fertility 💐 There’s a massive sense of relief that this is being talked about more with Dr Kibby McMahon & Jacqueline Trumbull
This week fellow podcasters Dr Kibby McMahon & Jacqueline Trumbull are here to share their experiences around fertility as a factor in mental health. Find their wonderful podcast HERE (https://alittlehelpforourfriends.com/) 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 af...
48m Sep 01, 2022
48m
260: Introducing… Glittering A Turd with Kris Hallenga
Glittering A Turd is a place for Kris and her guest on each episode to talk openly and candidly, taking positives from moments of adversity and acknowledging that life can be a turd, but you can roll that turd in glitter. Each guest takes us through one, or several moments of adversity in their lives. Illness, mental health issues, addiction, relationships - a whole host of topics. They’ll tal...
7m Aug 30, 2022
7m
259: A Normal Life 💐 The implication is that your happiness is secondary to doing what is expected with Efia Sulter (Rerelease)
We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive, first published in February 2022: This week we are joined by Efia Sulter to unpick the pressures that can exist around how ourselves and others expect our lives to go. Learn more about Efia’s work HERE (http://efiasulter.com/) Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives an...
44m Aug 25, 2022
44m
258: Connection 💐 In finding our own identity we often empower others to do the same with Stefanos Xenakis (Rerelease)
We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive, first published in October 2021: This week were joined by inspirational author Stefanos Xenakis to explore the theme of connection as a factor in mental health. Including how the experiences our guest had in therapy helped shape his optimistic outlook and appreciation for others You can find T...
43m Aug 18, 2022
43m
257: Depression & Speaking Up 💐 Hope and tools that’s what I love with Terry McGuire
This week we are joined by incredible campaigner, podcaster and repeat guest Terry McGuire to delve into the experience of speaking publicly about mental illness. This conversation is full of connection, humour and incisive take-aways about depression. The link to the video about depression's lies: https://vimeo.com/716603846/f13be05186 Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, wh...
41m Aug 11, 2022
41m
255: PTSD 💐 There were also such surprising moments of connection with Mary Firestone
This week we are joined by the incredible Mary Firestone to talk all things PTSD including her experiences of ‘Post Traumatic Growth’. Plus the strange clarity that can often follow trauma and what to do with 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 affects the mi...
48m Jul 27, 2022
48m
254: Culture 💐 The magic happens outside of your comfort zone with Leyla Okhai
This 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...
46m Jul 20, 2022
46m
253: OCD, Medication & Therapy 💐It’s just really not about pencils with Lily Bailey
This 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 affe...
42m Jul 13, 2022
42m
252: Self Harm & DBT 💐 Getting to see young people find their spark again, it’s spectacular with Dr JJ Kelly
This 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...
47m Jul 06, 2022
47m
251: Nature 💐 At first my parents didn’t realise how much being outside together was helping with Mya-Rose Craig (aka Birdgirl)
This 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...
39m Jun 29, 2022
39m
250: Motherhood 💐 In giving mothers a voice and safe space I also found my own voice with Sandra Igwe
We 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 cond...
42m Jun 22, 2022
42m
249: Policing 💐 That moment was like somebody giving you back your life with G
In 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 th...
48m Jun 15, 2022
48m
248: Reality TV 💐 Nothing can quite prepare you for the strange reality of Big Brother with Kyle Moore
This 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...
1hr 24m Jun 08, 2022
1hr 24m
247: Exciting Show Updates & The Irish Podcast Awards with Bobby Temps
Clips 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 ...
21m Jun 01, 2022
21m
246: Stereotypes 💐 There is a capacity in all of us to overcome expectations with Dr Hitendra Wadhwa
Dr 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 Pod...
49m May 25, 2022
49m
245: Self Acceptance 💐 It’s not right away, but growing into it makes me feel so much more alive with Casil McArthur
This 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 P...
1hr May 18, 2022
1hr
244: Burnout - I was burned out on my dissertation about burnout with Dr Amy O’Hana
This 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 ge...
49m May 11, 2022
49m
243: Community - We want to make sure that no one faces mental illness alone with Will Middleton
This 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 typo...
51m May 04, 2022
51m
242: Isolation - It was time to stop feeling alone in this relatable sadness with Emma Beko
This 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. Enha...
50m Apr 27, 2022
50m
241: Group Therapy - It can really be the stepping stone to feeling empowered in the rest of your life with Tanya Cole-Lesnick
We 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 c...
53m Apr 20, 2022
53m
240: Divorce - It’s quite incredible to see the total fresh start this can be for people with Jillian Jones
This 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 (http://betterhelp.com/MentalHealth) Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrive...
54m Apr 13, 2022
54m
239: Checking In - The three words that changed my life were ‘I Need Help’ with Michelle Williams (Rerelease & Update)
Press 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...
52m Apr 06, 2022
52m
238: Gaslighting - You can set the level of respect someone gets to treat you by with Dr Monica Vermani
This 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 c...
53m Mar 30, 2022
53m
237: Comedy - If I can joke about it, I’m bigger than it with Stephanie Foster
This 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 Po...
50m Mar 24, 2022
50m
236: Intuitive Movement - There can be so many benefits to exercise that the focus on looks denies us with Tally Rye
This 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 t...
52m Mar 17, 2022
52m
235: Home Learning - It’s been a reminder just how essential social connection is in education with Carter Weinstein
This 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 Subscripti...
47m Mar 10, 2022
47m