
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 20, 2022 • 46min
254: Culture 💐 The magic happens outside of your comfort zone with Leyla Okhai
This week Leyla Okhai is here to talk all things culture in the many means this world can take. Press play for a real and honest conversation packed with tools for how to better navigate your 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 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

Jul 13, 2022 • 42min
253: OCD, Medication & Therapy 💐It’s just really not about pencils with Lily Bailey
This week one of our first and still most loved guests is here to talk all things OCD with some powerful reflections on medication and different types of therapy thrown in. So please welcome back to your ears Lily Bailey !
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

Jul 6, 2022 • 47min
252: Self Harm & DBT 💐 Getting to see young people find their spark again, it’s spectacular with Dr JJ Kelly
This week Dr JJ Kelly is here to dispel misconceptions of self harm and share the incredible work she does with young people whilst utilising Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. This episode is not to be missed.
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

Jun 29, 2022 • 39min
251: Nature 💐 At first my parents didn’t realise how much being outside together was helping with Mya-Rose Craig (aka Birdgirl)
This week were getting into nature and the climate as a factor in mental health with inspirational activist Mya-Rose Craig. Including how birdwatching as been such a grounding adventure for her.
Find Cheaper Than Therapy by Fisky here:
Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/gb/album/cheaper-than-therapy/1625127492?i=1625127838
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/1Fmv9estEXRvrP03ewGTMq?si=p9pfL73MRRaIt1tYg88kUw
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

Jun 22, 2022 • 42min
250: Motherhood 💐 In giving mothers a voice and safe space I also found my own voice with Sandra Igwe
We are marking the 250th episode with incredible guest Sandra Igwe who shares insights on parenting, post natal depression and racism in healthcare with an inspirational message of what we can all do to look after the women in our lives.
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

Jun 15, 2022 • 48min
249: Policing 💐 That moment was like somebody giving you back your life with G
In this powerful episode we explore policing as a factor in mental health with a guest who has such a profound and distinct perspective on this. Sorry no spoilers, this is just one to click play for all the insights.
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

Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 24min
248: Reality TV 💐 Nothing can quite prepare you for the strange reality of Big Brother with Kyle Moore
This week friend of the pod Kyle Moore joins us to share his experience appearing on Big Brother Canada (apparently it get’s shortened to BBC) and how much he learned about his own resilience.
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

Jun 1, 2022 • 21min
247: Exciting Show Updates & The Irish Podcast Awards with Bobby Temps
Clips Included:
Ep 239 / Michelle Williams talks about the contrast of fame and dealing with mental illness then the three words that changed her life.
Ep 226 / Daniel O'Boyle shares how he was constantly described as a worrier as a child and what he missed out on as result when this developed into an eating disorder.
Ep 187 / Grace Barrett recounts an early experience when she first became aware of her differance and how the familiar isolation of these experiences impacted her mental health.
Ep 230 / Donn Marshall looks back on 9/11 when he was working for The Pentagon with his wife Shelly and some of very human moments of comfort he found on this horrible day.
Ep 237 / Stephanie Foster reflects on the impact she sees from talking about mental health on stage and how she offers hope to audiences.
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

May 25, 2022 • 49min
246: Stereotypes 💐 There is a capacity in all of us to overcome expectations with Dr Hitendra Wadhwa
Dr Hitendra Wadhwa joins us to talk all about overcoming stereotypes vs the impact on our mental health when we can internalise them.
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

May 18, 2022 • 1h
245: Self Acceptance 💐 It’s not right away, but growing into it makes me feel so much more alive with Casil McArthur
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
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