
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

Jun 3, 2021 • 51min
194: Checking In - The three words that changed my life were ‘I Need Help’ with Michelle Williams
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 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
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

May 26, 2021 • 52min
193: Kindness - All the best mental health support has this at its core with Born This Way Foundation
This week Taylor M Parker and Maya Smith of Born This Way Foundation join us to talk about the simple but transformative impact of kindness on mental health.
Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to create a kinder and braver 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.
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

May 18, 2021 • 1h 3min
192: Isolation - Living through this has been a reminder of my true priorities with Alex Hobern
This week we’re exploring isolation as a factor in mental health with someone who went through a style of lockdown before any of us did as a winner of Channel 4’s The Circle. Alex Hobern also shares his perspective on therapy, negative coping mechanisms and of course social media.
Also check out guest co-host Kyle More’s podcast by searching for Life’s a Wreck in your favourite podcast place.
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
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

May 11, 2021 • 40min
191: Samaritans - That first contact was the turning point for my mental health with Lisa Nealan
For this special Mental Health Awareness Week episode we’re joined by Samaritans Volunteer Lisa Nealan to shine light on this wonderful service. We also discuss the joy of supporting others and the impact stammers can have on 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.
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

May 6, 2021 • 59min
190: Fear - Sometimes your role is to wait it out and make yourself comfortable as possible because fear fades with Claire Eastham
We are joined by the funny and insightful Claire Eastham to discuss ways we can all work to dismantle fear. Plus stigma, anxiety, naps, rollercoasters and MSN all make their way into the chat in this packed 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.
Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL’ at https://wearewild.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

Apr 28, 2021 • 1h 4min
189: Public Speaking - The adrenalin rush that used to scare me I’ve learned to draw confidence from with Vix Leyton
This week we’re joined by comedian Vix Leyton who shares her experience overcoming a fear of public speaking. We also have a brilliant conversation about body image pressures and the demonising of food.
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 Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL’ at https://wearewild.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

Apr 21, 2021 • 55min
188: Belonging - True connection starts by embracing who we really are with Alex Holmes
Fellow Podcaster Alex Holmes joins us for an empowering chat about finding community and self acceptance even in these strange times.
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 Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL’ at https://wearewild.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

Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 31min
187: Racism - It’s ok to talk about and acknowledge, otherwise every room I walk into there’s an elephant and it’s me with Grace Barrett
For a theme very close to our heart we’re joined by educator and advocate Grace Barrett. Having been a previous guest on the topic of Self Esteem it’s great to catch up with a friend to reflect on this major 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.
Give Wild deodorant a try at 20% off with code ‘MENTAL’ at https://wearewild.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

Apr 7, 2021 • 52min
186: Burnout - I couldn’t figure out why even small tasks felt so impossible with Anne Helen Petersen
Originally released in September 2020
We’re revisiting one of our most popular episodes this week with Anne Helen Petersen. Who shares how burnout is fast defining a generation and the steps we can all take to recognise the signs sooner.
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.
Preorder your copy of Anne’s book HERE
Find our previous episode on this theme with Suki Bassi 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

Apr 1, 2021 • 1h 4min
185: Headlines - It can be difficult to admit how much the news influences our outlook with Lucy Nichol
Popular past guest Lucy Nichol returns to talk about the influence of media reporting on stigma. Plus in a time when we’re more reliant on the news to keep up with restrictions and health advice what happens when this consumption is actually damaging your 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.
Try BetterHelp today for an exclusive discount as one of our listeners HERE
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