
Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health
Best Health Podcast 4 years running at The People’s Choice Podcast Awards 🏆
Mental was created by Bobby Temps to break down mental health stigma and discrimination. Joined by special guests, the podcast is a safe space to hear honest and insightful mental health interviews in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others.
Every other Thursday we delve into a factor in mental health and how to better manage it. You’ll also better understand different conditions from first-hand experience, with inspiring guests and surprising statistics. Start listening from any episode or topic that interests you.
So whether you have experienced mental illness or not, there’ll be something to relate to in each episode and a reminder that, you are enough!
Latest episodes

Dec 23, 2021 • 46min
224: Music - Through my newer work I finally get to be my own person with David Archuleta
This week David Archuleta joins us to talk all things music and mental health. He shares experiences shooting to fave via American idol and how religion and family were factors in the pressures of his early music career.
Find David’s Therapy Sessions Album HERE
Article read from 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

Dec 16, 2021 • 57min
223: The Inner Critic - Creating a new narrative so we can move on from limiting beliefs with Jack Williamson
This week we’re going inside (not in a lockdown way, feat not) to examine the inner narratives and limiting beliefs that can impact our mental health. For this timely conversation we are joined by author and campaigner Jack Williamson who shares his brilliant insights for taking on a whole committee of inner critics.
Give Tails Dog Food a try HERE
Check out Wine52 HERE
Article read from 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

Dec 9, 2021 • 54min
222: Art - It showed how my most difficult experiences were actually what made me relatable with Stuart Semple
This week we are joined by incredible artist and art supplies pioneer Stuart Semple to talk all things art as a factor in mental health. Join us for an uplifting conversation about the need for creativity in our lives and the importance of ensuring it remains accessible.
Give Tails Dog Food a try HERE
Check out Wine52 HERE
Article read from 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 Subsription 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

Dec 2, 2021 • 55min
221: Bravery - Every small step towards changing our life counts with Petra Velzeboer
This week were talking bravery with CEO, Psychotherapist and TEDx Speaker Petra Velzeboer. Who shares the personal experience of escaping an environment she was born into and lessons we can all learn in finding manageable progress through hardship.
Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL20’ at https://wearewild.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 affects the mind and how to better manage it.
You can now join our Subsription 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

Nov 25, 2021 • 1h 5min
220: Faith - Learning that doubt can be such an asset to exploration with Thomas Rowland
This week counsellor Thomas Rowland joins us to explore faith as a factor in mental health including many of the challanges that can come through finding belonging when you come from a religious background.
Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL20’ at https://wearewild.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 affects the mind and how to better manage it.
You can now join our Subsription 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

Nov 18, 2021 • 1h 8min
219: Therapy - It may not be easy but for me it was transformational with Elena Gabrielle
This week we are joined by one of Bobby’s favourite comedian friends Elena Gabrielle to visit the theme of therapy from the perspective of two people in it. We share some of the breakthroughs we’ve had and what lead to us seeking this kind of support.
Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL20’ at https://wearewild.com/
Listen to Elena on Dating Games HERE & 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 Subsription 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

Nov 11, 2021 • 1h 25min
218: Moving Country - It can be so complicated this concept of belonging but I do feel very at home here with Lily Asch
This special episode is very close to home (pun intended) as we explore the mental health impacts both positive and negative that can come with moving as your hosts both go through this experience. We are also joined by repeat guest and friend of the pod Lily Asch who shares her experience moving to Budapest during the pandemic.
Take a listen to Lily’s last appearance on the pod in episode 31 HERE
Find the full article we read from HERE
Check out Lily’s website HERE (her second one is on the way soon)
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 Subsription 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

Nov 4, 2021 • 58min
217: Stigma - I went so long in silence that getting it out was like wow, I feel awesome with Lynette Charity (Rerelease)
We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive:
To kick off the new year were visiting our core theme with inspirational guest Lynette Charity.
Watch Lynette’s brilliant TEDx Talk HERE
Check out Jenny’s episode mentioned 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 Subsription 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

Oct 27, 2021 • 50min
216: Change - I’ve been working to find positives in all that is different and unexpected with Dr Jenny Pewsey
In this reflective episode we’re joined by a wonderful repeat guest to talk about change as a factor in mental health. We also explore the importance of social connection, self care and purpose as factors in mental health.
Find the article we read from HERE
Scroll back to episode 28 to hear Jenny’s original interview on Student 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 Subsription 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

Oct 20, 2021 • 55min
215: Grief & Depression - It never feels like someone had enough time but for me their positive impact lives on with Andy Pierce
This week BBC Radio presenter Andy Pierce drops by to tell us about the people who inspired his work to bring mental health conversations to the public. In this moving episode Andy also shares how grief exacerbated his experience of depression and what he learned through the recovery process.
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 Subsription 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