
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

Dec 8, 2022 • 60min
275: Self Acceptance 💐 It’s not right away, but growing into it makes me feel so much more alive with Casil McArthur (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022:
This week Bobby has an uplifting conversation with trailblazing model, actor, activist Casil McArthur about the long and winding road to self acceptance.
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 Bobby’s talk at The Podcast Show 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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We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Dec 1, 2022 • 49min
274: Value 💐 What if we start with the idea that every person is doing their best in this moment with Dr Joe (Encore)
We will be back with new episodes on January 5th so please enjoy this favourite episode from 2022:
In this uplifting and definitely stigma busting episode we are joined by Dr Joseph Shrand to talk all about how we value ourselves and others as a factor in mental health. We also get into the relationship between language and stigma in a big way.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to support the show and get new episodes ad free…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Nov 24, 2022 • 43min
273: Body Image 💐 Plus anxiety, sobriety, abuse & connection with Eureka O’Hara
In this very special episode the Emmy Award winning Eureka O’Hara is here talking body image and so much more. Press play for a very warm and vulnerable conversation that covers so many of the hard hitting barriers our guest has overcome.
Find our interview with the brilliant Cheddar Gorgeous HERE
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support the cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Nov 17, 2022 • 39min
272: Autism 💐 Plus eating disorders, late diagnosis & understanding yourself with Lex Lancaster
This week in collaboration with the National Autistic Society of the UK we have Lex Lancaster on the podcast. Who shares fascinating insights into living 30 years on the spectrum before receiving a diagnosis in this eclectic and uplifting conversation.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Nov 10, 2022 • 38min
271: Boundaries 💐 Plus anxiety, self love & better connection with Dr Shainna Ali
This week Dr Shainna Ali is our returning guest to discuss all thing boundaries. Including why they can be so difficult to set, common misconceptions and how to build stronger connections with others.
Here’s the link to find Dr Shainna’s new book Designing Healthy Boundaries
Scroll back to episode 144 to hear Dr Shainna’s previous episode on Self Love. Or click HERE
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Nov 3, 2022 • 38min
270: Quitting 💐 Plus relationships, new careers & growing up fast with Dr Neeta Bhushan
This week we are joined by entrepreneur dentist turned mental health speaker and author Dr Neeta Bhushan who shares how the way she grew up propelled her into an incredible career. Followed by the realisation that the life she’d built needed a major shake up.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Oct 27, 2022 • 47min
269: Personality Disorders 💐 Plus education, stereotypes & specific stigmas with Katja Pavlovna
This week Katja Pavlovna joins us to share her experiences of receiving personality disorder diagnoses and the associated stigmas. Plus what it’s like to be a teacher encouraging open conversations and delivering the mental health curriculum.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Oct 19, 2022 • 59min
268: Bullying 💐 Plus anxiety, authenticity, generational differences & body image with Casey McQuillen
This week musician and activist Casey McQuillen joins us to talk all about the many facets of bullying, what we can do about it and so many more topics in this uplifting conversation.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Oct 12, 2022 • 47min
267: Grief 💐 Plus Community, Culture & Comedy with Sam Morrison
This episode is dedicated to Cherry Valentine who you can learn more about in a BBC Documentary HERE or on a previous episode of this podcast HERE
Our guest is Sam Morrison who has a stand up show where he shares the experience of losing his partner. In this conversation we delve into the layers of exploring this on stage and what it has taught him about grief.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE

Oct 6, 2022 • 48min
266: Anxiety 💐 Plus Family Dynamics, Self Worth & Overcoming Thinking Patterns with Gina Nelson
This week Gina Nelson is here to share her perspective supporting people though anxiety by disassembling negative patterns in our cognition. It makes for a very relatable and practical conversation.
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.
You can now join our Subscription on Apple Podcasts to get new ad free extended episodes and support this cause…
Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at bit.ly/MentalPetition
Join the movement on: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram
We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE