
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 13, 2023 • 49min
315: When your job ends 💐 Plus Psychiatry and new treatments with Dr Abid Nazeer
Dr Abid Nazeer, a psychiatrist specializing in new treatments, joins the podcast to discuss the emotions and mental health impact of leaving a job. They explore the freedom of leaving a job and the importance of self-care. They also delve into the evolution of mental health treatment, including ketamine IV treatment for depression, and discuss the effectiveness of ketamine and esketamine in treating mental health issues.

Sep 6, 2023 • 45min
314: Home 💐 Plus family time, interior design and cats with Anita Yokota
This week we are joined by incredible therapist turned interior designer Anita Yokota who shares practical advise on creating a happier home.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Aug 30, 2023 • 48min
313: Anxiety 💐 Plus Family Dynamics, Self Worth & Overcoming Thinking Patterns with Gina Nelson (Rerelease of Ep266)
Guest Gina Nelson, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses anxiety and its impact on individuals in society. Topics include misconceptions around eating disorders, overcoming social anxiety, and how these conditions hinder overall health improvement. The speaker shares personal experiences of growing up surrounded by anxiety, addressing personal issues, and managing extreme anxiety. They also explore unfair stereotypes and emotional regulation, as well as the differences between working with older clients versus teenagers to change negative thinking patterns.

Aug 23, 2023 • 45min
312: Awareness 💐 Plus happiness, therapy & secrets with Luca Cupani (Rerelease of Ep279)
We had an unexpected delay with an episode so please enjoy this favourite from the start of 2023… Luca Cupani Is here to delve into awareness as a factor in mental health and how building this allowed him to find a happiness he didn’t know was possible.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
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 17, 2023 • 48min
311: Drinking Culture 💐 Plus eating disorders, parenting and stupid t-shirts with Celeste Yvonne
This week author and campaigner Celeste Yvonne joins us to delve into ‘mummy wine culture’ and other forms of normalised bing drinking in this enlightening episode.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Aug 10, 2023 • 43min
310: ADHD 💐 Plus BPD, education and TikTok with Ange Lavoipierre
This week we are joined by incredible journalist and comedian Ange Lavoipierre to talk about ADHD and the context around the recent ‘wave’ in diagnoses.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Aug 3, 2023 • 45min
309: Trauma 💐 Plus OCD, grief and suncream with Dr MaryCatherine McDonald
This week we are joined by Dr MaryCatherine McDonald to talk all things trauma and how it makes sense. We also get into the debate around self storytelling and how different cultures approach grief.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jul 26, 2023 • 55min
308: Bravery - Every small step towards changing our life counts with Petra Velzeboer (Rerelease of Ep221)
This week we are rereleasing an episode from deep in the archive which given the intro is an interesting time capsule in itself…
This week were talking bravery with CEO, Psychotherapist and TEDx Speaker Petra Velzeboer. Who shares the personal experience of escaping an environment she was born into and lessons we can all learn in finding manageable progress through hardship.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jul 19, 2023 • 45min
307: Men 💐 Plus depression, culture and redefining strength with Kristal DeSantis
This week therapist and author Kristal DeSantis shares what she’s learned from a career working with men and the people who love them. Plus how culture shock affected her mental health and lead to greater insight into how others adapt to change.
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 now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Jul 12, 2023 • 37min
306: Lying 💐 Plus music, culture and friendship with St Humain
This week musician and designer St Humain is here talking about lying in relation to 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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
We have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE