If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of focusing on what really matters (like our loved ones) and also the importance of being true to ourselves, of being authentic… so this week I’m talking about what authenticity is, why it’s the foundation of not just your mental health but your overall happiness, and how to be your most authentic self every single day. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws on qual...
Nov 29, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Trust is something that goes hand-in-hand with boundaries (the subject of last week’s episode) and it’s an absolutely fundamental part of good relationships, so in this episode I’ll be discussing: what trust is, why it’s the foundation of every relationship you’ll ever have in your life, and how to build and maintain trust plus what to do if your trust has been betrayed. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws o...
Nov 22, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 54
An important part of good mental health is about setting boundaries, which are limits of what you will and will not accept from others or from yourself. Having clear boundaries and sticking to them allows you to maintain your self-esteem and have healthy relationships… so in this week’s episode I’m talking about what boundaries are, why they’re important for your wellbeing, and how to set them. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Je...
Nov 15, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Change is the one constant in life; no matter what we do, things do not and cannot stay the same. That can present real challenges in terms of our wellbeing, and so it’s up to each of us to find positive ways to navigate change that help us to grow. This week I’m talking about why we resist change and why embracing change is important for good mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws on quality res...
Nov 08, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Sometimes life can become overwhelming and we can feel like we’re running out of steam, especially with all the things that go on in our minds and in the world around us. The tricky part of feeling overwhelmed by external or internal events is finding the strength and determination to push through all of that so you can keep on moving forward. In this week’s episode I look at the role of perseverance in good mental health and wellbeing; I’ll be discussing what it is, why it’s important, and how ...
Nov 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Our choices determine what happens next in our lives; where we go, what we do, and, ultimately, how we grow as human beings. This week’s episode is the fourth in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about how to approach choice more thoughtfully for better mental health and wellbeing. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws on quality research as well as ...
Oct 25, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 50
With all the craziness and upheaval that 2020 has sent our way, this seemed like a good time to talk about finding balance — even though I covered the topic back in Episode 14, there’s a lot more to be said about how to find balance for the benefit of your overall health and wellbeing. This week’s episode is the third in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about what balance is and what it isn’t, why it matters for good mental health, an...
Oct 18, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 49
The topic of ‘control’ might seem like an odd one to talk about in 2020, which at times has felt so out of control that it’s just not funny, but this is quite possibly the best time to reset our thinking about what we can control and what we cannot. This week’s episode is the second in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about what control is and why we crave it, the impact that effectively managing your need for control can have on your...
Oct 11, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 48
There’s a huge difference between realistic optimism and delusional optimism — guess which one is better for your mental health?! This week’s episode is the first in a series of four exploring the foundations of good mental health; in this episode, I’m talking about what optimism is (and isn’t), how realistic optimism can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to be more realistically optimistic every day. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for bet...
Oct 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The idea of gratitude has had a lot of attention lately and sadly it’s been a bit over-engineered, but it really doesn’t need to be some complicated or enormous task in order to have positive benefits for your wellbeing. So this week I’m going to basics with gratitude and I’ll be talking about what it is, how it can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to be more grateful every day. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by J...
Sep 27, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Sometimes it can be challenging to communicate your needs in an open, honest and respectful way, so that’s why this week I’m talking about being assertive: what it is, how assertiveness can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to be more assertive every day Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin, and draws on quality research as well as personal experience. It's about much more than just talk; each new ...
Sep 20, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Your ability to forgive can play a huge role in your overall wellbeing, so that’s why this week I’m talking about how forgiveness can improve your mental health and wellbeing, and how to forgive yourself and others for better mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin, and it draws on quality research as well as personal experience. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practical and ...
Sep 13, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 44
How you think about yourself plays a huge role in your overall wellbeing, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what self-esteem is, how it affects your wellbeing, and how to improve your self-esteem for better mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin, and it draws on quality research as well as personal experience. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practi...
Sep 06, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Mindfulness is a really simple tool that can improve our mental and physical wellbeing (yep, there’s actual scientific evidence to prove it!), so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what mindfulness is, why it’s good for your mental health, and how to be more mindful every day. This episode includes several short mindfulness activities. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws on quality research about psych...
Aug 30, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 42
The idea that kindness is good for your wellbeing isn’t just a new-agey and flowery idea — there’s a massive amount of evidence (and it’s still growing) which shows the positive effect being kind to others and to yourself can have on your mental and physical health... so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what kindness is, how kindness can improve your mental health, and how to be kinder to yourself and to others. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improvin...
Aug 23, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 41
We’re finally beginning to accept that being strong mentally and emotionally means confronting challenges and turning them into opportunities, instead of just ignoring how we feel or pretending our problems don’t exist, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what true strength is, how strength and wellbeing work together, and how to build greater strength for the sake of your mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by J...
Aug 16, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Coronavirus is the biggest global event in recent history and it is responsible for a massive rise in mental health conditions including anxiety and depression, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our mental health and I’ll be looking at things that you can do to build your resilience and improve your overall wellbeing. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draw...
Aug 09, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 39
There’s a massive difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about how our intimate relationships can affect our mental health and wellbeing as well as how to build and maintain better relationships regardless of whether you’re single or attached. Content warning: This episode includes references to sex as well as potentially triggering discussions related to emotional and/or physical abuse. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly ...
Aug 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Change is inevitable but growing from it is a choice, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the role of personal growth in living a better life and exploring ways that you can incorporate a growth mindset into your day-to-day living. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focu...
Jul 26, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Getting hung up on what has or hasn’t happened, either in the world or within yourself, can cause unnecessary suffering and damage your mental health, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the role of acceptance in good mental health, the difference between self-acceptance and acceptance of external events (and why both are important), how to get better at accepting yourself for who you are, and how to develop greater acceptance of external circumstances. Let's Talk About Mental...
Jul 19, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Insecurity can have a negative effect on your mental health if you let it control you or hold you back, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the common causes of insecurity and ways you can beat it in order to build greater confidence. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode f...
Jul 12, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Addiction can make your life very difficult and affect the people you love, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about why addictions happen and how to tackle them as well as how to support someone you love who might be struggling with addiction. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new epis...
Jul 05, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 34
It can be hard to know where to start or what to expect when it comes to getting support for your mental health. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the different types of support available, what to expect and how they can help you to improve and maintain your mental health and wellbeing. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about m...
Jun 28, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Holding on to past hurts and wrongs can make you miserable, and that’s no way to live life. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how letting go of the past and living in the present plays an enormous role in good mental health. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practical ...
Jun 21, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 32
How you think about yourself and the world around you has a huge impact on the way you experience this thing that we call life. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how the way you look at things impacts on your mental health and how you can develop a more positive mindset. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than ju...
Jun 14, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you want out of life? What do you want to be known for? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about finding and maintaining your sense of identity and living authentically, even while dealing with mental health issues. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new e...
Jun 07, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 30
How do you deal with the effect of your habits on your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the role of habits in good mental health and wellbeing and how you can change your habits over time. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practical and simple things th...
May 31, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 29
How do you manage your feelings effectively? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about learning how to manage your feelings even when it might seem completely and utterly impossible. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practical and simple things that you can do every single day...
May 24, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
How do you take control of your mental health recovery? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the ups and downs of the process of recovering from mental health challenges, and looks at different things you can do to manage your own long-term recovery. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than just talk; each new episod...
May 17, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 27
How do you deal with grief, while still looking after your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how to manage your mental health during times of grief and loss (such as losing a loved one or experiencing sudden loss related to your job/health/circumstances). Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast about improving your mental health by Jeremy Godwin which draws on personal experience and quality research about psychology and sociology. It's about much more than jus...
May 10, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
