
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

Sep 3, 2020 • 51min
153: Burnout - I couldn’t figure out why even small tasks felt so impossible with Anne Helen Petersen
We’re revisiting one of our most popular themes 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 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, 2020 • 56min
152: Bullying & PTSD - Through getting justice and sharing my story I’ve been able to heal with Mark Simon
This week we virtually sit down with Mark Simon, one of the brilliant people behind tv shows such as Stranger Things and Dynasty. It was actually his experience of bullying that lead to this creative career. Also in the episode Mark shares how writing was transformational in his recovery from PTSD.
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 Marks book 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, 2020 • 54min
151: Grief - When my grief walks with me so does he with Sophie Sabbage
For a topic that the whole world is grappling with we are joined by one of our most impactful past guests. Sophie Sabbage shares what insight she’s found in experiencing grief through her life as an expression of appreciation for all we have lost. This may be an intense listen particularly at the moment but one we certainly found comforting.
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.
Visit Sophie’s Website HERE
Visit Elaine’s Website 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, 2020 • 55min
150: Happiness - My mental health challenges taught me how to appreciate and cultivate happiness with Alex Manzi
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.
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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

Aug 5, 2020 • 43min
149: Diabulimia - Diabetes whilst infuriating at times actually helped me learn to manage my mental health with Lawrence Smith
In this episode we are covering a lesser known eating disorder with the brilliant Lawrence Smith. Who shares how many with Type 1 Diabetes find this affects their weight and 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.
Check out Lawrence’s article on Diabulimia 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 29, 2020 • 45min
148: Loneliness - We are in many ways more isolated in this globalised world with Julia Bainbridge
For this episode we’re joined again by Julia Bainbridge who hosts The Lonely Hour podcast. We delve deep into why many of us had been feeling more disconnected even before the pandemic. Plus how reflecting in solitude can inspire change for better 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.
Listen to The Lonely Hour HERE
Vote in the Podcast Awards 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 26, 2020 • 24min
147: Lockdown Interview - Living in the virus epicentre, moving forward and falling in love with Julia Bainbridge
For our final lockdown interview we speak to the brilliant Julia Bainbridge about life in what was the virus epicentre. She also shares what lessons she plans to bring forward and a major positive she’s found against the odds.
Listen to Julia’s podcast The Lonely Hour 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.
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Follow Nicola on Twitter HERE
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jul 22, 2020 • 1h 9min
146: Suicide - Losing a family member in this way drives my campaign against stigma with Roger Cruickshank
This week we’re revisiting the topic of suicide with the inspirational Roger Cruickshank. Who shares deep insight on his experience coming to terms with suicide in a family.
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 Rogers book and campaigning HERE
Also a short video from him 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 19, 2020 • 22min
145: Lockdown Interview - Strange but united times, Covid in my family and being funny at home with Dave Chawner
On our 15th Lockdown interview we are joined by favourite of the pod Dave Chawner. Who shares his experience losing a close family member to Covid-19 at a time when he’s away from the usual outlet of his work as a comedian.
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.
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Follow Nicola on Twitter HERE
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jul 15, 2020 • 49min
144: Self Love - It really is a cornerstone to mental health recovery with Dr Shainna Ali
This week Dr Shainna Ali returns to share just how self love can be key to mental health recovery. Through her own experience with anxiety she was able to prioritise personal growth and become the inspirational person she is today when supporting others.
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 Shainna’s Self-Love Workbook 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