
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

Oct 14, 2021 • 44min
214: Connection - In finding our own identity we often empower others to do the same with Stefanos Xenakis
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 The Simplest Gift by Stefanos Xenakis HERE
Find the infographic and research Bobby mentions 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 6, 2021 • 59min
213: Animal Therapy - Creating a sanctuary for rescued animals that train to offer support and comfort in therapy with Landon Dickeson
This week we’re learning more about the incredible impact of Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy with the Clinical Director of Ranch Hands Rescue Landon Dickeson. This is such a moving episode on a type of therapy that we see growing massively in the next few years.
Find out mor about Rnch Hand Rescue and watch the video 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 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

Sep 29, 2021 • 49min
212: Covid PTSD - It’s vital we can all receive support for both the individual adversity and communal stress of Covid-19 with Dr William Haseltine
We’re joined by pioneering scientist Dr William Haseltine to discuss the mental health impact of the pandemic and how to make sure those of us who need additional support do receive 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 to better manage it.
Find Dr Haseltine’s book HERE
You can now 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

Sep 22, 2021 • 53min
211: Happiness - My mental health challenges actually taught me how to appreciate and cultivate happiness with Alex Manzi (Rerelease)
We’ll be back with a new episode next week but for now please enjoy this favourite from the archive:
This week we are coving the often elusive theme of happiness with fellow podcaster Alex Manzi. Who shares how he continues to build on this whilst managing his mental health more generally.
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 Alex’s book and 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

Sep 16, 2021 • 54min
210: Crime - This idea that you should know who is capable of criminality can be another type of victim blaming with Kerry Daynes
We’re joined by the brilliant Forensic Psychologist Kerry Daynes to talk crime and how much it really relates to mental health.
Find all Kerry’s books including What Lies Buried 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.
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

Sep 8, 2021 • 58min
209: Eating Disorders & Body Image - Learning just how inaccurate my perception can be really helps with Anna Sinski
This week we’re talking eating disorders with Psychotherapist and friend of the pod Anna Sinski. In the conversation we explore a range of different conditions and how body image plays a role in 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 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

Aug 31, 2021 • 58min
208: Identity - Mental illness doesn’t define us but these experiences are part of you with Cheddar Gorgeous
New episodes are on the way from next week so please enjoy this favourite from the archive whilst we get them ready…
We’re breaking down identity this week with drag queen and anthropologist Cheddar Gorgeous. We talk stereotypes as part of stigma, body dysmorphia and self acceptance in this powerful 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.
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

Aug 26, 2021 • 1h 27min
207: Change - Moving country, back to school and new freedoms with Bobby Temps & Danielle Hogan
This week it’s just us hosts as we talk change as a factor in mental health whilst sharing some life exciting life updates. Apologies for the difference in audio for this one, Bobby’s microphone audio corrupted so he’s on the backup Zoom audio.
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

Aug 18, 2021 • 44min
206: BFRBs - Trichotillomania and Dermatillomania can be hard enough to say, let alone understand with Jessica Farmery & Luisa Zettinig
This week we are talking about a range of conditions that are often misunderstood despite how incredibly common they are and a new tech product that can support recovery with Jessica Farmery & Luisa Zettinig.
Check out the Nudge Band HERE
Find NHS information on:
Trichotillomania
Dermatillomania
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

Aug 12, 2021 • 56min
205: Time Pressure - I’ve found confronting my limitations incredibly empowering rather than chasing the impossible schedule with Oliver Burkeman
Whilst it doesn’t escape my notice the dramatic irony of an episode about Time Pressure going out later in the day…
Please join us for this uplifting conversation with Oliver Burkeman around what happens we stop focusing on having a perfectly time efficient life and explore all that we actually can achieve instead.
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