
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

Mar 26, 2020 • 46min
113: Covid-19 & Mental Health (Week 1) Social Distancing, Staying in touch, Working from home...
This week switching to a new format to cover Covid-19 and how it relates to mental health. Join us for more lighthearted coverage alongside practices tips relating to isolation measures.
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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Mar 19, 2020 • 53min
112: Friendship - They are the family we choose and often the people who support us the most
This week we’re joined by therapist and author Hope Kelaher to discuss friendship as a factor in mental health. As a specialist in overcoming anxiety and other barriers to connecting with others Hope shares practical ways to strengthen new and existing relationships.
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 Hope’s book HERE
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Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
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Mar 12, 2020 • 55min
111: Anxiety - It affected my entire personality so now I speak up for others going through the same
For this special episode we are revisiting the most common mental illness, Anxiety. Bobby is joined by fellow podcaster Aren Deu who shares how overcoming this condition lead to his passion for inspiring others to make change in their own lives.
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 Bobby on Aren’s Finding Your Voice Podcast HERE
For your free copy of The Economist text the word ‘Health’ to 78070.
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
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Mar 5, 2020 • 47min
110: Perfectionism - I’ve learned progress is far more achievable
We’re getting into perfectionism as a factor in mental health with Shayna Norwood. She shares how this yearning for perfection in her work increased her anxiety and stopped her sleeping.
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 Shayna’s work HERE
For your free copy of The Economist text the word ‘Health’ to 78070.
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
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Feb 27, 2020 • 1h 2min
109: Recovery - Once you realise there’s no end point it really takes the pressure off
It’s here ! Our first episode recorded in front of a live audience. Join us and a brilliant panel of guests as we break down the challenges and perks of recovery. With guests Hope Virgo, Charles Edison & Byron Langley.
Recorded at Colours Hoxton on February 8th
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Feb 20, 2020 • 52min
108: Codependency - I lost myself in caring for everyone else
In this episode we are joined by uplifting coach and clinical social worker Taneshia Johnson who shares her experience overcoming codependency. We also delve into how this transformed her mental health and self worth.
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
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Feb 13, 2020 • 41min
107: Growing Up - I don’t want anyone else to miss these years of their life
This week we are revisiting the theme of growing up with mental illness. This time our guest is Flo Sharman who shares how a break down at 8 years old lead to the inspirational work she does now.
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
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Feb 6, 2020 • 1h
106: Homelessness - I’m confident this national issue can be reversed (Special Episode)
For this special Time to Talk Day episode we’re sitting down with one of Bobby’s personal inspirations to talk all things Homelessness and Stigma. Press play for an uplifting conversation about changing attitudes and the work being done to reverse this crisis.
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:
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Jan 30, 2020 • 58min
105: Anxiety & Hypnotherapy - The tools that got me through it I now get to pass onto others
This week we are delving into anxiety conditions with Sara Stevens. As an author and therapist Sara shares tools on overcoming Anxiety and PTSD with her own experience.
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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Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
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Jan 23, 2020 • 55min
104: PTSD - I still struggle to believe that really happened to me
This week we are covering the often misunderstood condition that is PTSD with Manya Chylinski. She was a survivor of the Boston Marathon Bombings and openly shares her story in this moving and fascinating interview.
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.
The Great Courses Plus - Join for 50% off your 3 month plan.
Learn more about Manya Here
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
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