
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

Jan 21, 2021 • 1h
174: Military Service - When mental health issues are suppressed they go unaddressed with Dr LaNail Plummer
We’re getting into the mental health impact of military service both positive and negative this week with Dr LaNail Plummer. Tune in for a fascinating insight into army life and how our guest is rethinking support for service personnel.
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 find Onyx Therapy HERE or LaNail’s Instagram 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 14, 2021 • 46min
173: Niksen - The Dutch art of doing less to release stress and achieve more with Olga Mecking
This week were joined by writer Olga Mecking to explore the one wellness trend asking us to do less not more and how this can support our mental health. Particularly at a time when lockdown means we are limited in our activities anyway.
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 your copy of Olga’s book 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 7, 2021 • 58min
172: Stigma - I went so long in silence that getting it out was like wow, I feel awesome with Lynette Charity
To kick off the new year were visiting our core theme with inspirational guest Lynette Charity.
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.
Watch Lynette’s brilliant TEDx Talk HERE
Check out Jenny’s episode mentioned 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

Dec 31, 2020 • 1h 2min
171: Reflecting on 2020 - I believe that we can come out of the other side with some stigma shaved off with Manya Chylinski
In our special last episode of the year Manya Chylinski returns for a chatty look back at the wildest of years.
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.
Check out Manya’s previous episode with us HERE
Try our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (Very special guest tomorrow)
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 24, 2020 • 52min
170: Compassion - I learned that it’s ok to say, right now I’m not feeling strong with Trey Anthony
For this special Christmas Eve episode we’re joined by the incredible Trey Anthony, known as the ‘Oprah of Canada’ for her trailblazing work in TV. She joins us to share how she got so caught up in being strong she never saw her depression coming and how learning self compassion has transformed her 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.
Preorder Trey’s Book with Waterstones or Amazon
Try our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (Trey is this Friday’s guest)
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 17, 2020 • 52min
169: Catching Covid - The care I received both physically and mentally was incredible with Karen Manton
In this special episode ahead of Christmas week we’re joined by author Karen Manton who shares her experience of Covid-19. In this uplifting conversation she also shares how she’s supported her mental health during a year that’s been turbulent in a way we can all relate to.
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.
Karen was previously featured on the following episodes:
Sectioning https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?i=1000445822266
Sectioning - Bonus Clip https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?i=1000446128135
Bipolar https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?i=1000415646262
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

Dec 10, 2020 • 57min
168: Working from home - I want people to feel they are less alone, that’s what drives me with Emma Mainoo
We’re joined by the brilliant Emma Mainoo to explore the impact of working from home on our mental health. She also shares fascinating insight on loneliness and how different workplaces are encouraging connection around more than just work.
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 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

Dec 3, 2020 • 1h 4min
167: Technology - I hope this is a reminder that people we don’t know have always been important with Dr Julie Ancis
With most of us spending more time in front of a screen than ever before we’re looking at the impact this may be having on our mental health with Dr Julie Ancis. Who also shares some of the psychology behind our ever more complex relationships with our devices and social media.
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 out more about Julie’s work HERE
Find Julie’s Cyberpsychology writing 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

Nov 26, 2020 • 50min
166: Trauma & Self Care - It’s part of the stigma that we can so easily blame ourselves and see struggle as a personal failing with Ruth Cooper-Dickson
This time we’re joined by the incredible trauma researcher and business founder Ruth Cooper-Dickson. Who shares a very personal insight into her experience overcoming trauma and the top self care she uses to support optimum 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.
Take a listen to Ruth’s new podcast HERE
Find out more about her brilliant work 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

Nov 19, 2020 • 56min
165: Meditation - I remember so clearly the moment it clicked for me and everything changed with Lucy Stone
We’re joined by the vibrant Lucy Stone to hear how meditation way key to tackling her anxiety and burnout. In this uplifting conversation we also talk stigma, identity, self criticism and self care.
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.
Check out first sponsor this week Stitch Fix for a special listener offer HERE
Check out second sponsor this week ExpressVPN for a special listener offer 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
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