
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 24, 2019 • 49min
73: Anxiety & OCD - The mutual symptoms are even more intense and complex
This week we’re covering a common dual diagnosis with the brilliant George Hodgson. We delve into how these conditions rapidly escalated whilst he struggled to find support. Then how overcoming them lead to the inspirational work he 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Learn more about George's clothing line - maisondechoup.co.uk
Please also vote for us in the Health & People's Choice Catagories - HERE
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
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Join the movement on:
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Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast

Jul 17, 2019 • 45min
72: Disability - I was so worried my mental illness would be permanent as well
This week we’re joined by Chris Coombs to talk all about the complex relationship between disability and mental health. Each can be surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding that can make how you identify with them difficult to figure out.
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 influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Check out the brilliant blog Chris writes - 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
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jul 10, 2019 • 53min
71: Sexual Assault - The relationships I build now are healthy and thriving
This week we’re talking all about sexual assault as a factor in mental health with an inspirational author. In the interview our guest shares how she was able to survive and learn from even her darkest experiences.
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 influences 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 - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jul 4, 2019 • 40min
70: Mindfulness - The calm acceptance of your present experience
This week we cover all things mindfulness and meditation with Kate Bowles including some of the misconceptions that can hold people back from trying these practices.
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 influences 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 - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jun 26, 2019 • 41min
69: Empathy - It fuels connection to others and understanding of ourselves
This episode we're covering empathy as a factor in mental health with author and fellow podcaster Emma-Sue Prince. She shares how learning this skill helped her better understand mental illness in close family members and better understand her own 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 influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Listen to Emma-Sue's Podcast HERE
Get Emma-Sue's Book HERE
Sign Bobby's petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jun 19, 2019 • 56min
68: Body Image - My injury lead to a life of covering up and shame
In this moving episode Bobby sits down with inspirational burns survivor Sylvia Mac to talk all things body image and how she overcame the shame she felt towards her scars. Equal parts inspiring and emotional you'll want to get the tissues ready for this one.
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 influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Sign Bobby's petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jun 13, 2019 • 56min
67: Shame - It leads to a silence that stops people getting help
Diane Magnette shares how shame affected her family life, relationships, and her ability to support others in their darkest times. The podcast discusses the impact of shame and silence on mental health, the importance of reducing stigma, and the need for mental health education.

Jun 5, 2019 • 56min
66: Happiness - Comparison is the thief of joy
This week we’re delighted to be joined by brilliant podcaster and mental health professional Richard Nicholls. In the episode we break down what happiness means and some of the common factor holding people back from it.
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 influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Catch Bobby's appearence on Richard's 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
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jun 2, 2019 • 9min
65: Bonus Hosts Update - Some exciting changes to our format
We have some changes on the way for the podcast very soon. Tune into this quick update to learn more about this exciting new chapter of Mental.
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 influences 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 - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID

May 29, 2019 • 1h 9min
64: Sexuality - Our love can't just be love, it's still politicised
This week we’re joined by Sean Lìonadh to talk all about sexuality and mental health. He shares his personal experience on learning to overcome the shame and stigma that can affect each of these.
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 influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Learn more about Sean via his website - seanlionadh.com
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: The Velvet Rage by Alan Downs - Get your first audio book for free with our link bit.ly/mentalbooks
Join the movement on:
Facebook - facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: lnk.to/Netsky2ID