
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

Jul 12, 2020 • 21min
143: Lockdown Interview - Time at home, theatre funding and wearing clothes again with Nicola Foxfield
For this latest bonus interview we’re joined by Nicola Foxfield who usually works in theatre and has now been campaigning to save it. She reflects on not needing a watch anymore, looking after her mental health and if she should have been gardening all along.
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 8, 2020 • 49min
142: Addiction - My work is to open peoples hearts to how this is a problem that we can all help solve with Rachel Graham
This week Rachel Graham is back to dispel many of the misconceptions that surround addiction. She also shares how in supporting a family member through recovery lead to her co-founding a recovery center in Texas.
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.
Learn more about Rachel’s work via her TED Talk 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 5, 2020 • 19min
141: Lockdown Interview - The arts, relationships and following my cat’s approach with Lawrence Smith
In this short bonus interview actor/singer Lawrence Smith shares how his world has got smaller from being unable to work. Also how his cat has been a mental health inspiration throughout the pandemic.
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
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jul 1, 2020 • 46min
140: Body Image & Eating Disorders - What can actually be symptoms are so often held up as aspirational with James Downs
For this one we are virtually rejoined by campaigner James Downs who shares his experience of eating disorders and OCD. Also how his body image has changed over time including through yoga.
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
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jun 28, 2020 • 22min
139: Lockdown Interview - Exercise, family and grief with Suki Bassi
In this short bonus interview Suki Bassi shares how lockdown has brought her closer to her mum in a difficult time for their family. Plus how exercise continues to be essential for 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.
Listen to Suki’s previous interviews on Burnout or Exercise
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, 2020 • 40min
138: Self Esteem - As this improved my anxiety reduced and music career flourished with Danny Wright
In our return to regular format episodes we are joined again by musician Danny Wright. Who shares how building self esteem was essential to his career and in overcoming anxiety.
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
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jun 21, 2020 • 18min
137: Lockdown Interview - Isolation, addiction and how to cope with Rachel Graham
In this short bonus interview Rachel Graham shares reasons behind the spike in addiction during lockdown. Plus steps we can all take to cope with the isolation during this time.
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.
Learn more about Rachel’s work via her TED Talk 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, 2020 • 45min
136: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 12) The new normal, fears and closure with Dr Shainna Ali
We’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for some lighthearted discussion alongside practical insight with Dr Shainna Ali. Who shares tips for adjusting to your new normal as lockdown lifts and mental health lessons can be found from the pandemic.
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 the Osprey Nest 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 14, 2020 • 16min
135: Lockdown Interview - Self care, mindfulness and new routines with Shanley Lewis
In this short bonus interview Shanley Lewis shares advice she gives to clients for coping with change and fear. Also how in changing routine a few times during lockdown she has established a new normal.
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 Shanley’s previous interviews on Self Care or Caring for Family
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 10, 2020 • 60min
134: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 11) Losing sleep, education, discrimination...
We’re continuing to cover Covid-19 with how it relates to mental health. Join us for some lighthearted discussion alongside practical insight.
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 resources and support on the Rethink Mental Illness website HERE
Listen to Bobby’s latest appearance on the No Really, I’m Fine Podcast HERE
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast