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Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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