
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

Aug 16, 2018 • 43min
22: Stigma & Stereotypes - It’s what we’re all here to squash with Lucy Nichol
For a taste of the very core in what this podcast is all about look no further than this very special episode all about stigma. Press play for a great discussion as we dismantle some of the ridiculous steriotypes that surround mental illness with writer Lucy Nichol.
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.
Please endorse us in the Wego Health Awards - http://bit.ly/mentalvote
Recommended Book: A Series of Unfortunate Stereotypes by Lucy Nichol - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
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Aug 8, 2018 • 48min
21: Postnatal Depression - All I felt was an impending sense of doom
We were so inspired learning about how this week’s guest overcame postnatal depression and went on to launch a mental health themed card range with Funky Pigeon that launched in Mental Health Awareness Week this year. Amy Steel’s story is incredibly honest and insightful so press play to delve right in.
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.
Amy’s card range - https://www.funkypigeon.com/believe-in-happy
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: Yes Please by Amy Poehler - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
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Aug 1, 2018 • 43min
20: Counselling - The power of being heard
This week we have our first counsellor on the Podcast to share experience from the other side and break down some of the reasons people don’t get the help they need. We also touch on Gráinne’s experience growing up in Ireland during ‘The Troubles’ and how her early experiences lead to her becoming a counsellor.
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.
Gráinne’s Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/clancycares/
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: Weight Expectations by Dave Chawner - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
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Jul 25, 2018 • 40min
19: Fibromyalgia - You can’t see it. But I sure can feel it
This week’s guest is one of the Mental Family. Podcast assistant Annie Harris joins us to share her experiences of Fibromyalgia and how this has affected her mental health. She’s a shining example of learning to deal with health issues whether mental or physical whilst being a productivity superstar.
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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: Recovery by Russel Brand - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
Join the movement on:
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Jul 18, 2018 • 46min
18: Social Anxiety - You don’t go to the party, but you want to
We’re joinined this week by the illustrious podcaster, writer and clinical psychologist Dr Ellen Hendriksen to hear her expertise on social anxiety. Press play for heaps of personal insight and professional tips from Ellen.
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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: How to be Yourself by Ellen Hendriksen - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
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Jul 11, 2018 • 44min
17: Bipolar - Like a roller coaster, you don’t always see the highs or lows coming
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.
Get Karen Manton’s book ‘Searching For Brighter Days – Learning to Manage my Bipolar Brain’ at http://bit.ly/karenbrighterdays
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
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Jul 5, 2018 • 53min
16: Shame - You learn to smile and hide how you really feel
This week we’re stepping into the common experience of hiding mental illness and the shame so many feel around it with two very personal stories. This week you’re getting twice the guests for maximum insight as we work to break down stigma so we can all feel a bit more comfortable speaking up for how we really feel.
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.
Learn more about Indx at https://indx.media
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: Never Greener by Ruth Jones - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
Join the movement on:
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Jun 27, 2018 • 49min
15: Anxiety - The thoughts are irrational but they feel very real
This week we’re covering one of the most common mental health conditions but sadly that doesn’t save it from misunderstanding or stigma. In this episode which Bobby found one of the most moving yet our guest Sam Hearne delves into how best to support those with anxiety and how she turned that very thing that was holding her back into her life’s work.
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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: Specticles by Sue Perkins - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
Join the movement on:
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Jun 20, 2018 • 49min
14: Self Esteem - Loving yourself isn't vanity. It's Sanity.
This week Bobby sits down with the delightful Grace Barrett. With a healthy dose of humour she shares the journey of building up her self worth and how that lead to her current work. Grace runs the Self Esteem Team with her friend and general 'everything' Nadia as they tour around schools teaching young people about mental health, body confidence and of course self esteem.
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 http://bit.ly/MentalPetition
Recommended Book: The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae - Get your first audio book for free with our link http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
Join the movement on:
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Jun 13, 2018 • 39min
13: ADHD - I was told it’s just the hormones
This week it’s all about ADHD with musician and spoken word artist Emy Parsons including how much of a factor gender can often be in getting diagnosed. Having started showing symptoms from a young age Emy shares how she now thrives whilst managing her mental health.
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.
Recommended Book: Moranifesto by Caitlin Moran - Get your first audio book for free at http://bit.ly/mentalbooks
Join the movement on:
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