133: Lockdown Interview - Grief, isolation & hope for the future with Sophie Sabbage
In 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.
17m Jun 07, 2020
17m
132: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 10) Lockdown lifting, protests and anxiety with Emma Carrington
We’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 managi...
1hr 4m Jun 04, 2020
1hr 4m
131: Lockdown Interview - Vulnerable people, criminal justice & food parcels with Neelam Butt
In 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 c...
14m May 31, 2020
14m
130: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 9) Schools reopening, political stress & rule breaking with Natasha Devon MBE
We’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 ...
58m May 28, 2020
58m
129: Lockdown Interview - Social pressure, eating disorders & the news with James Downs
In 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 Educatio...
23m May 24, 2020
23m
128: Hope from the Frontline - Shining a light on the work of incredible keyworkers
In 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 (https://www.rethink.org/) - Call 0300 5000 927 Shout Crisis Service (https://giveusashout.org/) - Txt 85258 Keyworkers featured are: Dr Parvinder Shergill, Isobel Blake, Emma Carrington, Addy...
56m May 20, 2020
56m
127: Introducing Phone a Friend with musicians George Ezra & Ollie MN
Happy Mental Health Awareness Week ! We hope you enjoy this preview of another podcast providing insightful and uplifting content through these strange times. Click HERE (https://bit.ly/PhoneFriend) 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 f...
16m May 17, 2020
16m
126: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 8) Lifting lockdown, social media & confusion with Hope Virgo
We’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 ...
54m May 13, 2020
54m
125: Lockdown Interview - Relationships, moving in with family & pausing work with Jack Apperley
In 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 Menta...
14m May 11, 2020
14m
124: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 7) A possible end to lockdown, expanded testing, resisting guilt...
We’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 o...
52m May 07, 2020
52m
123: Lockdown Interview - Self care, anxiety & affirmations with Taneshia Johnson
In 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 Curricu...
14m May 04, 2020
14m
122: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 6) Home working, time with the kids, hope for the future...
We’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 o...
45m Apr 29, 2020
45m
121: Lockdown Interview - Staying safe, public support & national pride with The Secret Psychiatrist
In 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. P...
13m Apr 26, 2020
13m
120: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 5) Self reflection, face mask ninjas, a very special guest...
We’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 o...
1hr Apr 23, 2020
1hr
119: Lockdown Interview - Reducing stress, insomnia and anxiety through meditation with Marcus Farrey
In 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...
16m Apr 19, 2020
16m
118: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 4) Family, routine, a more united world...
We’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 o...
1hr Apr 15, 2020
1hr
117: Lockdown Interview - The great tools we already have and preventing mental spiral with Dr Shainna Ali
In 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 brilli...
9m Apr 12, 2020
9m
116: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 3) Love for keyworkers, finances, hair cuts...
We’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 o...
57m Apr 09, 2020
57m
115: Lockdown Interview - Digital detox, anxiety and dyeing my hair green at home with Danny Wright
In 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 m...
7m Apr 05, 2020
7m
114: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 2) Relationships, Clap for Carers, Pets...
We’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 (...
58m Apr 01, 2020
58m
113: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 1) Social Distancing, Staying in touch, Working from home...
This week switching to a new format to cover Covid-19 and how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted coverage alongside practices tips relating to isolation 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...
46m Mar 26, 2020
46m
112: Friendship - They are the family we choose and often the people who support us the most
This week we’re joined by therapist and author Hope Kelaher to discuss friendship as a factor in mental health. As a specialist in overcoming anxiety and other barriers to connecting with others Hope shares practical ways to strengthen new and existing relationships. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday w...
53m Mar 19, 2020
53m
111: Anxiety - It affected my entire personality so now I speak up for others going through the same
For this special episode we are revisiting the most common mental illness, Anxiety. Bobby is joined by fellow podcaster Aren Deu who shares how overcoming this condition lead to his passion for inspiring others to make change in their own 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 ...
55m Mar 12, 2020
55m
110: Perfectionism - I’ve learned progress is far more achievable
We’re getting into perfectionism as a factor in mental health with Shayna Norwood. She shares how this yearning for perfection in her work increased her anxiety and stopped her sleeping. 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...
47m Mar 05, 2020
47m
109: Recovery - Once you realise there’s no end point it really takes the pressure off
It’s here ! Our first episode recorded in front of a live audience. Join us and a brilliant panel of guests as we break down the challenges and perks of recovery. With guests Hope Virgo, Charles Edison & Byron Langley. Recorded at Colours Hoxton on February 8th Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Face...
1hr 2m Feb 27, 2020
1hr 2m
108: Codependency - I lost myself in caring for everyone else
In this episode we are joined by uplifting coach and clinical social worker Taneshia Johnson who shares her experience overcoming codependency. We also delve into how this transformed her mental health and self worth. 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...
52m Feb 20, 2020
52m
107: Growing Up - I don’t want anyone else to miss these years of their life
This week we are revisiting the theme of growing up with mental illness. This time our guest is Flo Sharman who shares how a break down at 8 years old lead to the inspirational work she 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 affects the mind and how to bett...
41m Feb 13, 2020
41m
106: Homelessness - I’m confident this national issue can be reversed (Special Episode)
For this special Time to Talk Day episode we’re sitting down with one of Bobby’s personal inspirations to talk all things Homelessness and Stigma. Press play for an uplifting conversation about changing attitudes and the work being done to reverse this crisis. 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...
1hr Feb 06, 2020
1hr
105: Anxiety & Hypnotherapy - The tools that got me through it I now get to pass onto others
This week we are delving into anxiety conditions with Sara Stevens. As an author and therapist Sara shares tools on overcoming Anxiety and PTSD with her own experience. 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. The Great Cou...
58m Jan 30, 2020
58m
104: PTSD - I still struggle to believe that really happened to me
This week we are covering the often misunderstood condition that is PTSD with Manya Chylinski. She was a survivor of the Boston Marathon  Bombings and openly shares her story in this moving and fascinating interview. 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...
55m Jan 23, 2020
55m
103: Your GP - We have to be ready for anything healthcare related but also in general
This week we’re joined by the wonderful Dr Radha to share your insight as a GP. We talk about the challenges but also life transforming capacity of this profession. 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. The Great Courses...
55m Jan 16, 2020
55m
102: Sex - This factor on our mental health goes both ways
We’re getting into all things sex as a factor in mental health this week with guest Elaine Miller. In the episode was also explore how certain mental illnesses and medications can affect sexual performance or interest levels. First released in October 2019. 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 in...
59m Jan 09, 2020
59m
101: Outlook - What I’ve overcome gives me passion for mental health education
Happy New Year Listeners ! We are kicking off 2020 with a few special episodes and this one is an interview with the wonderful Danielle Hogan. We delve into how experiences growing up ultimately lead to her being a part of this show and look back and 100 episodes so far. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursd...
58m Jan 02, 2020
58m
100: Christmas - We wanted to do something to give back and support others
Happy Late Christmas !! It may be Boxing Day bit this special episode is a chance to reflect on the intensity of this holiday season and take a moment for your mental health. Join guests Katie & Jasmin as we talk about an inspiring project they launched to support the wellbeing of others who are away from family during Christmas. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives a...
52m Dec 26, 2019
52m
S1 Ep99: Mental Health Nursing - Life can be challenging on the ward but it’s also an incredible rewarding role
This episode we’re lifting the lid on what it’s like working on a secure mental health unit. Guest John-Barry shares how he is working to reduce the stigma around these environments and instead share how life changing they can be. 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 th...
50m Dec 19, 2019
50m
98: Feeling Different - People would always want to know what was wrong with me
This week we interview inspirational advocate Elise who shares how physical illness made her stand out growing up. However it was experiencing mental illness that took much longer to recover from as something she could hide. 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 aff...
1hr 3m Dec 12, 2019
1hr 3m
97: Meditation - It brings you back to yourself and what really matters
This week Bobby is joined by close friend Marcus Farrey to talk all things Meditation. He shares how this practice and the teaching of it transforms so many lives including his own. 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. ...
48m Dec 05, 2019
48m
96: Abuse - What happened to you doesn’t define who you are
Never shying away from the toughest of topics here at Mental this week we are covering Abuse. Inspirational campaigner Hope Virgo shares her experience of this from a young age and how she’s found the strength to create a career out of supporting others. 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 ...
1hr Nov 28, 2019
1hr
95: Shame & Identity - There’s this mentality of good emotions and bad emotions
In this episode we talk all things shame as a factor in mental health with author Michael Nangla. He offers fascinating insight into overcoming feelings of needing to hide his mental illness and being a burden to family members. 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...
55m Nov 21, 2019
55m
94: Relationships & Mental Health (Part 2)
For this two part miniserise we are delving further into how romantic relationship influence our mental health. This episode features Byron Donovan who shares how he was able to overcome his darkest period of mental illness following a breakup. 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 o...
38m Nov 14, 2019
38m
93: Relationships & Mental Health (Part 1)
For this two part miniserise we are delving further into how romantic relationship influence our mental health. With this part Bobby interviews Psychiatrist Dr Laura Dabney. 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. Get a fr...
54m Nov 07, 2019
54m
92: Confidence & OCD - Struggling to access support can massively dent your self worth
For this episode Bobby sits down with comedian and musician Kate Lucas to talk all about confidence as a factor in mental health. Kate also honestly shares some of the challenges she faced in getting support and diagnosis. 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 affec...
52m Oct 31, 2019
52m
91: Overcoming Failure - My setbacks inspired a whole new purpose in life
This week we talk all about failure as a factor in mental health including some of the ways we can all learn from it. Bobby is joined by the inspirational Alex Staniforth, writer of Another Peak. 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 bett...
53m Oct 23, 2019
53m
90: Sex - This factor on our mental health goes both ways
We’re getting into all things sex as a factor in mental health this week with guest Elaine Miller. In the episode was also explore how certain mental illnesses and medications can affect sexual performance or interest levels. 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...
59m Oct 16, 2019
59m
89: Self Care - It’s not selfish, it’s vital
In this re-released episode Bobby catches up with Shanley Lewis on all thing self care as one of the biggest factors in mental health. She created a business around self care subscription boxes. It’s like Graze boxes for the mind, now doesn’t that sound delightful. After all looking after yourself is a gift to everyone in your life, not just you. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby T...
43m Oct 13, 2019
43m
88: Imposter Syndrome - It was a constant feeling of failure and waiting to be found out
Happy World Mental Health Day ! This week we are talking about an incredibly common factor in mental health with brilliant returning guest Fiona Thomas. 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 Healt...
52m Oct 09, 2019
52m
87: Toxic Masculinity - Man up really just means shut up
In this re-released episode we work to dissect the factors that lead to such high male suicide rates and many men feeling unable to talk about their feelings. With help from brilliant comedian Joe Sutherland who wrote a whole show about toxic masculinity, join us in taking on the male stereotypes that don’t help anyone. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives...
46m Oct 06, 2019
46m
86: Depression & Anxiety - It’s taken time but I’ve become great at seeing them coming
This week we’re joined by the hilarious Laura Lexx who shares her experience of the most common dual diagnosis. We also delve into her experiences of medication, counselling and family support as factors in her recovery. 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...
58m Oct 03, 2019
58m
85: Insomnia - It was debilitating when I needed sleep the most
This week we’re joined by fellow podcaster and entrepreneur Dan Murray-Serter to talk all things insomnia. He shares how his worst period of mental health surprisingly came at a time when his life was full of positives, plus how he was able to regain the sleep he so needed. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Th...
49m Sep 25, 2019
49m
84: Depression - These things that haunt you also let you see
This week Bobby sits down with writer Rhik Samadder to talk all things Depression. We also cover why men often don’t speak up and how mental illness influences creativity. 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 t...
38m Sep 19, 2019
38m