
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

Aug 3, 2021 • 50min
204: Cancer - My doctor may have cured it but they didn’t help me to figure out what to do after with Matthew Zachary
Matthew Zachary joins us to share his incredible insight into how cancer treatment has changed over the last 50 years. Including mental health support now being a core part of treatment for many people.
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 The Michel Thomas Method a go with code ‘MENTAL’ at michelthomas.com
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

Jul 27, 2021 • 58min
203: Community - This has been the biggest factor in my drinking but also how I turned it around with Ruari Fairbairns
We’re joined by the founder of One Year No Beer Ruari Fairbairns to talk all about dismantling habits and peer pressure. He also shares insights on ingrained trauma, stereotypes and living on small islands.
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.
Support us by casting your vote on podcastawards.com for Mental for the ‘Health’ category and Dating Games in the ‘Society - Culture’ & ‘Comedy’ categories not later than July 31st.
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

Jul 25, 2021 • 21min
202: Looking back on 200 episodes with Erin Enfys
Today we are celebrating a surreal milestone with a special guest Erin Enfys…
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

Jul 22, 2021 • 53min
201: Sexuality - Identity can take a while to figure out but I feel stronger for it with Brendan Geoghegan & Matthew Riley
Brendan Geoghegan and Matthew Riley of Bottoming Podcast join us to share their insights on sexuality as a factor in mental health. Take a listen for a nuanced look at representation, stereotypes and 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.
Give The Michel Thomas Method a go with code ‘MENTAL’ at michelthomas.com
Give Grass & Co products a try at 20% off with code ‘HEALTH’ at https://grassandco.com/health
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

Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
200: Disassociation - Getting to have conversations where you’re truly understood, nothing beats that with Joe Perkins
Welcome to our 200th episode. A milestone that has truly crept up faster than we can explain…
For this one we’re joined by the mesmerising Joe Perkins to share his perspective on a Depersonalisation and Derealisation Disorder. We discuss why this condition isn’t better know given its prevalence whilst getting granular about stigma and masking behaviours.
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 The Michel Thomas Method a try with code ‘MENTAL’ at michelthomas.com
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

Jul 8, 2021 • 1h 3min
199: Surf Therapy - Being immersed in the ocean is where I found my peace that I now get to share with others with Kris Primacio
We’re delighted to be joined by Kris Primacio to talk about a cutting edge therapeutic method were so fascinated in. So dive in for an uplifting, moving and immersive journey through the waves to find Surf Therapy.
Listen to Being On The Inside from Nina Abeysuriya 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.
Snuggle up in a weighted blanket of your own from http://remysleep.com and get 15% off with code ‘MENTAL15’
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

Jun 30, 2021 • 1h 5min
198: HIV - The modern treatment available is incredible and allows me to live a normal healthy life with Rachel Greaves
This week we’re talking to inspirational guest Rachel Greaves about the link between HIV and mental health. In this empowering interview she shares insight on overcoming parallel stigmas and just how far modern treatment has progressed.
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

Jun 24, 2021 • 52min
197: Self Care - We strive to make it fun rather than yet another chore or competition with Lauren Mishcon & Nicole Goodman
This week we’re join by the incredible hosts behind podcast Self Care Club who share what they’ve been testing and what really works. We also chat social media, parenting and boundaries in this uplifting episode. Use our code ‘MENTAL15’ at remysleep.com for 15% OFF
We’re joined by fellow podcaster Poppy Jamie to cover this vital theme as the world unlocks. Poppy shares practical tips to get off the never ending treadmill for a perfectly imagined life.
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.
Snuggle up in a weighted blanket of your own from http://remysleep.com and get 15% off with code ‘MENTAL15’
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

Jun 17, 2021 • 53min
196: Perfectionism - I used to think my mental health was almost like a game I was going to complete with Poppy Jamie
We’re joined by fellow podcaster Poppy Jamie to cover this vital theme as the world unlocks. Poppy shares practical tips to get off the never ending treadmill for a perfectly imagined life.
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 Grass & Co products a try at 20% off with code ‘HEALTH’ at https://grassandco.com/health
Take a look at Ana Luisa jewellery with 10% code ‘HEALTH’ at https://analuisa.com/health
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

Jun 9, 2021 • 1h 5min
195: Recovery - Once you realise there’s no end point it really takes the pressure off with Hope Virgo, Charles Edison & Byron Langley
This week we’re sharing a favourite from the archive. 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 2020
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 Grass & Co products a try at 20% off with code ‘HEALTH’ at https://grassandco.com/health
Take a look at Ana Luisa jewellery with 10% code ‘HEALTH’ at https://analuisa.com/health
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