
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

Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 1min
184: Bipolar - I needed to stop believing my ambitions were delusions with Kemah Bob
Comedian Kemah Bob joins us to share her experience of finding balance when living with Bipolar alongside some fun stories of finding the ‘hippy stuff’ and reinventing IMDB.
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

Mar 18, 2021 • 48min
183: OCD & GAD - It feels like a tennis match where my brain is the ball with Kyle Moore
Fellow podcaster and friend of the pod Kyle Moore joins us to share his experience of having two anxiety conditions and the confusing effect this can have. Through this funny chat we also get into how time of day, perfectionism and humour can play a part in our mental health.
Take a listen to Bobby on the Life’s A Wreck podcast 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.
Try BetterHelp today for an exclusive discount as one of our listeners HERE
Try 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

Mar 11, 2021 • 52min
182: Speaking Up - I blamed myself for 40 years before realising this wasn’t my fault with Paul Gilmartin
This week we’re joined by the brilliant Paul Gilmartin who shares his journey of speaking up so publicly as host of The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast. Plus how mental health conversations have connected us to others all over the world in this vulnerable and empowering 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 mind and how to better manage it.
Find Paul’s website HERE
Try BetterHelp today for an exclusive discount as one of our listeners HERE
Try 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

Mar 4, 2021 • 51min
181: Silence - I’d been taught that to show emotions is to show weakness when actually it’s freedom and strength with Guvna B
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 Unspoken by Guvna B HERE
Try BetterHelp today for an exclusive discount as one of our listeners HERE
Try 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

Feb 25, 2021 • 58min
180: Counselling - So glad I went back as that second therapist changed everything with Allyson Dinneen
This week we’re joined by the incredible Allyson Dinneen who you may know from the popular Instagram @NotesFromYourTherapist
In the interview she shares how the validation and space she found as a client changed her life and lead her to support others in this way.
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 Allyson’s book HERE or HERE
Try BetterHelp today for an exclusive discount as one of our listers HERE
Try 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

Feb 22, 2021 • 11min
179: Bonus Episode - Stillness Meditation with Katie Krimitsos
In this bonus episode our most recent guest Katie Krimitsos shares a guided meditation on finding stillness in our lives. So sit back, follow her words and enjoy.
Find more episodes HERE
Or find Katie’s sleep meditations 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.
Try BetterHelp today for an exclusive discount as one of our listers HERE
Try 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

Feb 18, 2021 • 53min
178: Introspection - It took finally acknowledging the issues I was avoiding to then seek help with Katie Krimitsos
We’re joined by fellow podcaster Katie Krimitsos to exchange how introspective has been vital in working through mental illness for us. In this uplifting and hopeful episode Katie also share insights around eating disorders, journalling and meditation.
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 listers HERE
Try 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

Feb 11, 2021 • 58min
177: Anxiety & Depression - It feels like you’re always getting ready for surprise doom with Felicity Ward
This week we’re exploring the intersections of several common conditions with comedian Felicity Ward. Who shares her distinct and empowering perspective on mental health 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.
Get registered to watch Felicity’s Zoom show tomorrow HERE
Try 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

Feb 4, 2021 • 56min
176: Grief & Loss - With all the restrictions on us I focus on what freedom remains with Shanelle Clay
This week we’re getting into the different types of grief and loss people are expeincing as the pandemic continues with Shanelle Clay. As a counsellor she shares tip on processing all that we are missing and powerful ways to feel more connected.
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.
Go find Cherry’s brilliant merch HERE
Try 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

Jan 28, 2021 • 43min
175: Mental Health Nursing - Realising I could be the person who helps others not feel this way with Cherry Valentine
We’re covering such an import role this week with the incredible mental health nurse and drag queen Cherry Valentine. Who shares a moving testimony from the frontline whilst dealing with the spotlight of competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.
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.
Go find Cherry’s brilliant merch HERE
Try 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