
Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health
Best Health Podcast 4 years running at The Peopleâs Choice Podcast Awards đ
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. Youâll 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, thereâll be something to relate to in each episode and a reminder that, you are enough!
Latest episodes

Mar 21, 2019 ⢠43min
53: Creative Arts - Really got me through depression and my cancer recovery
This week we sit down with the delightful Sharon Rose to hear how much creative outlets supported her mental health and cancer recovery. She also shares insight on being a young carer for family members and how this led to a career in nursing.
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.
Sharon's website > sharonroseauthor.co.uk
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 14, 2019 ⢠1h
52: Group Therapy & Relationships - How we connect with others can be the key to mental health recovery
This week we're delighted to interview fellow podcaster Mike Douglas. He shares personal insight into not only the original episode theme of group therapy but also on how relationships can influence our mental health journeys.
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.
Bobby's guest slot on Mike's Podcast - Apple Podcasts - Stitcher Podcasts
Group Counselling FAQs Mentioned in the intro > 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

Mar 7, 2019 ⢠59min
51: Work - How I was treated quickly damaged my mental health
Following the overwhelming popularity of our recent âMental Health in the Workplaceâ Miniseries weâre revisiting this topic with a personal and recent experience from Annie. We talk about how the treatment she received impacted her mental health plus the challenges of finding supportive workplaces when dealing with disabilities like fibromyalgia.
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

Feb 28, 2019 ⢠52min
50: Psychiatry - The hardest step for my patients can be saying they need help
This week weâre delighted to sit down with The Secret Psychiatrist to talk all about her profession including how stigma affects her patients. We also delve into how this stigma varies among diverse communities and why even within the NHS many negative stereotypes about mental illness persist.
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.
Find The Secret Psychiatrist on Twitter at twitter.com/thesecretpsych
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

Feb 21, 2019 ⢠15min
49: Special Episode - Entry preview for the British Podcast Awards
Weâre working on some exciting new developments to be announced soon. We will be back with a new episode next week, so until then please enjoy this part of our first ever entry into the British Podcast Awards that are coming up in May. Episodes featured in this episode are below:
Self Esteem - Episode 14
Toxic Masculinity - Episode 25
Growing up in Care - Episode 30
Resilience - Episode 37
Music - Episode 10
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

Feb 14, 2019 ⢠45min
48: Politics & Mental Health - The system is set up for people to fall through the cracks
This week we jump into politics as a factor in mental health with comedian Sammie Pressdee. Join us to hear frank and personal experiences about how austerity affects the most vulnerable in our society including what can be done to support vital services like our NHS. Weâre showing up to have timely conversations about mental health support even when our political system seems more divisive than ever and still save time for some lighthearted moments.
Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Find out more about Sammie via lovemuffin.org.uk
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

Feb 7, 2019 ⢠43min
47: Postnatal Depression - Iâve never felt so lonely, not in my whole life
This #TimeToTalk day weâre discussing a condition not talked about enough, even in mental health circles, including how postnatal depression can affect all parents. This weekâs guest campaigns to better support for affected parents and shares the very personal experiences that drive his passion for this cause.
Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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

Jan 31, 2019 ⢠41min
46: Coaching Young People - How we react can often change how we feel
This week we talk about how coaching can be incredibly powerful in changing how we manage our mental health. Carol Lilley shares how helping young people reduce unhealthy thought patterns or negative beliefs about themselves supports their growth into healthier and happier adults. We also talk about how this aligns with our campaign for mental health education which you can sign at the link below.
Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every 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: How To Be Human by Ruby Wax - 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

Jan 24, 2019 ⢠51min
45: Mental Health in the Workplace (Part 2)
With most of us now back at work for a new year join us for the first in our two part âMental Health in the Workplaceâ miniseries. This week we welcome back repeat guest Emma Marks from Time to Change to share whatâs sheâs learned from managing her own mental health at work and what simple improvements many employers need to make.
Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Catch the Champions of Time to Change podcast - https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/time-to-change-podcast
Find workplace and other resources via the Time to Change website - https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID

Jan 17, 2019 ⢠43min
44: Mental Health in the Workplace (Part 1)
With most of us now back at work for a new year join us for the first in our two part âMental Health in the Workplaceâ miniseries. This week weâre joined by David Beeney, who after keeping his mental illness secret for over 30 years now teaches workplaces across the UK how to better support employees.
Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Every Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that influences the mind and how to better manage it.
Find out more about Davidâs business at http://breakingthesilence.co.uk
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps
Instagram - http://instagram.com/mentalpodcast
Twitter - http://twitter.com/mental_podcast
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources - http://mentalpodcast.co.uk
Licensed music: Puppy by Netsky on Lickd / Listen here: https://lnk.to/Netsky2ID