
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

May 23, 2019 • 1h
63: Relationships - Can make or break your mental health
Relationships can have such an impact on our mental health so we're delighted to be covering this important topic with returning guest Emma Burdett. She shares a very personal account of an abusive relationship she was in and how this contributed to her low self esteem and 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 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 17, 2019 • 11min
62: Bonus Episode - Voice notes on stigma
In this bonus episode for UK Mental Health Awareness Week past guests and fellow podcasters share how stigma has affected them. In order of appearance those who feature in the episode are as follows:
Dani Hogan - Personal Development Coach and part of the Mental Podcast team. You'll hear a lot more from her soon.
Emma Sue Price - Author of 7 Skills for the Future and upcoming guest on the podcast.
Gráinne Clancy - Counsellor and past podcast guest on Episode 20 of Mental.
Terry Maguire - Host of the Giving Voice to Depression Podcast and past guest on Mental in Episode 33
Emma Burdett - Creator of Real Talk Theatre and next weeks podcast guest.
Fiona Thomas - Writer, Co-Host of the Positive People Podcast that Bobby is a guest on this week and past guest on Episode 32
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 15, 2019 • 49min
61: Family Support - I wouldn’t have made it through without my mother
This week we are talking all about family support and a host of other topics in this moving episode. Joined by best selling author John Connell who shares insight on how family supported him through depression.
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
Recommended Book: The Farmers Son by John Connell - 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

May 8, 2019 • 40min
60: Exercise - One of the best ways to support your mental health
For this special bonus episode we’re delighted to welcome back one of our most popular guests so far. Suki Bassi has returned to this time share some incredible insight on exercise as a factor in 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.
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 8, 2019 • 57min
59: Migration - Constant questioning of my identity still triggers anxiety
This week we explore how moving country can be a major factor in mental health with this week’s guest Alex. She shares her experience on the challenges of integrating into a new culture at the age of 10 whilst experiencing the world through two languages.
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

Apr 24, 2019 • 52min
58: OCD - I just kept thinking you’re happy so you’ll lose it
This week we're joined by inspiring international guest Natalie Amo via the wonders of Skype. In this moving episode we break down OCD stereotypes as she opens up about overcoming suicidal feelings when her symptoms were at her worst.
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 my appearance on Richards 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

Apr 17, 2019 • 54min
57: Burnout - It forced me to reassess the whole pattern of my life
In this episode we sit down with the brilliant Suki Bassi to share her personal experience of burnout followed by a breakdown. We also delve into factors that lead up to this including work, family expectations and poor self care.
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

Apr 10, 2019 • 49min
56: Counselling - Maybe you should talk to someone
This week we delve into the transformative powers of counselling with writer and therapist Lori Gottlieb. She shares insight from both sides of the experience and works to squash misconceptions in her latest book.
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
Recommended Book: Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb - 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

Apr 3, 2019 • 50min
55: Sleep - Your mental and physical health depend on it
This week we're covering the vital link between sleep and our mental health with delightful guest Lorna O'Connor. In the interview we also touch on domestic violence, Borderline Personality Disorder and relationships as factors in her life so far.
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

Mar 28, 2019 • 46min
54: Eating disorders - It takes over every part of your health
This week we had an incredibly moving conversation with the inspirational Tom Rebair. In addition to this week’s theme of eating disorders we also get into feeling isolated at school and the affect cancer treatment has on families.
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
Hope Virgo's Petition to #DumpTheScales - change.org/dumpthescales
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