Healthy friendships take work and they need to be balanced, fair and mutually respectful. The thing is that the people we spend our time with, physically and emotionally, plays a huge part in the life choices we make… so you may as well be proactive about ensuring your relationships with friends are healthy ones! Find out how in this week’s episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, the podcast full of practical advice for better mental health. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Become a supp...
Jan 23, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 115
Feeling fulfilled by what you do with your life, especially at work, isn’t just for the chosen few; anybody can (and should!) feel fulfilled in what they do. And with so many changes over the past few years, many of us are thinking about how to bring greater fulfilment into our lives. Find out how in this week’s episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, the podcast full of practical advice for better mental health. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Become a supporter on Patreon and help to ...
Jan 16, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 114
You really can create any future you want… you just have to create it. Painful, I know! But with a bit of healthy planning you can create just about anything in a way that makes your wellbeing a priority. Find out how in this week’s episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, the podcast full of practical advice for better mental health. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Become a supporter on Patreon and help to produce my show! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ► Sign up to my...
Jan 09, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 113
If you’re looking for a little inspiration to guide you and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing in the coming months, look no further! Because in this week’s episode I’m doing something a bit different and I’m sharing a bunch of quotes and exploring what they mean for you in terms of better mental health. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Become a supporter on Patreon ! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ► Sign up to my free mailing list for episode transcripts...
Jan 02, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 112
The word ‘abundance’ has become a by-word for wealth and material things, but what does it really mean and how does cultivating true abundance help to improve your mental health? This week I’m talking about the true meaning of abundance and how to bring more of it into your life. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Become a supporter on Patreon ! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ► Sign up to my free mailing list for episode transcripts and my weekly newsletter: https://letstalk...
Dec 26, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 111
What does it mean to be truly satisfied with your life? How is that different to happiness? This week I’m talking about ways to improve your sense of life satisfaction in order to create better mental health. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Become a supporter on Patreon! Click here: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ► Sign up to my free mailing list for episode transcripts and my weekly newsletter: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► Watch the latest episode of Better ...
Dec 19, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Rest is not an indulgence; it’s a basic necessity. So why then do we feel the constant pressure to go, go, go even though we have to know that exhaustion and burnout are harmful? This week I’m talking about simple ways to incorporate rest into your day so that you can recharge and manage your wellbeing. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/s...
Dec 12, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 109
Jealousy tends to do more harm to us than it does to others, so why do we it control us sometimes and how do you manage it in a healthy way? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast... so, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► For more Let’s Talk About Mental Health content, visit th...
Dec 05, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 108
How much stuff do we really need? The answer to that will be different for everyone, but the point here is that there is a massive difference between genuine need versus wants, and much of the stuff we own (or are encouraged to buy) falls into the ‘want’ category… which is fine, until it has negative effects on your life in terms of clutter, financial challenges and even, potentially, hoarding (or just an inability to let go of stuff). How do you deal with stuff in a healthy way? Well, that’s wh...
Nov 28, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 107
Saying yes to new opportunities, and looking for possibilities rather than problems, is an invitation to yourself to grow. However, bearing in mind that last week I talked about saying ‘no’, it’s important to be thoughtful and considered about what you choose to say ‘yes’ to… and that’s what I’m covering this week in this week’s episode. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https:/...
Nov 21, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 106
The word ‘no’ is (in my opinion) the second-greatest word in the English language (and next week I’ll tell you what the greatest is!) because it enables you to set and maintain healthy boundaries… however it can be tough to know how to say it with kindness… and that’s what I’m covering this week in this week’s episode. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmenta...
Nov 14, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 105
If we let self doubt hold us back from being the best we can be, then we are stealing our own happiness and life satisfaction from ourselves — which is why something must be done to deal with self doubt head on so that you can stop doubting yourself and, instead, start believing in yourself more… and that’s what I’m covering this week in this week’s episode. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every...
Nov 07, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Calm and peace of mind can play an enormous role in better mental health, in terms of helping you to feel grounded and focused… so in this week’s episode I’m exploring how to cultivate a sense of calm for greater peace of mind. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► For more Let’s Talk About Mental Health content, visit the websit...
Oct 31, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues worldwide and it can be really tough to know where to start when it comes to managing it in a healthy way, so that’s what I’m covering in this episode (along with what anxiety is and why understanding it matters). So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► Read the transcript for ...
Oct 24, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 102
Good mental health takes work, so this week I’m talking about some of the most fundamental things that you can do to improve and maintain your mental health so that you can consider what may be the right approach for you in terms of managing your wellbeing. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► Read the transcript for this episod...
Oct 17, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 101
Finding the right balance between hope for the future and living for today takes work, and it’s about controlling what you can (i.e. Yourself) and letting go of what you cannot (i.e. Everything else!)… and that’s what I’m exploring in this episode. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► Read the transcript for this episode: https:...
Oct 10, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Avoidance might seem like a way to escape issues or difficult situations, however it’s rarely effective because problems don’t just go away! Instead of shutting down or trying to hide from challenges, choose to take a healthy and considered approach to avoidance behaviours… and that’s what I’m exploring in this episode! So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutment...
Oct 03, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Perfectionism might seem like a great idea in theory (who doesn’t want to be the best at things and always deliver 100%?) however in practice it’s impossible to achieve, because nothing and nobody is perfect… so that means that perfectionist tendencies can lead to a lot of self-inflicted challenges that can have a negative impact on your wellbeing. This week I’m talking about how to manage perfectionism in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transc...
Sep 26, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Healing is less of a destination and more of an ongoing journey with some amazing scenery along the way, and very often you might find yourself heading in a totally different direction than the one you originally set out on… which can be a good thing! This week I’m talking about how to manage the healing journey in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstal...
Sep 19, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Self-respect matters because it shapes your self confidence and self belief, and the thing about respecting yourself is that if you don’t treat yourself with respect then it’s probably going to be pretty tough to get others to treat you in a respectful way. So how do you improve your self respect? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: h...
Sep 12, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Worry is a guaranteed way to rob yourself of today’s happiness over something that most likely will not happen, so this week I’m exploring how to manage worry in a healthy way with specific techniques to manage worry in the short-term as well as more long-term preventative advice. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts and audio every Sunday and my weekly mini-newsletter every Thursday at: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/ ► For more Le...
Sep 05, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 95
The past is a weird place. Why? Because it still exists in our mind but it doesn’t actually exist anymore… which means it both matters and doesn’t matter at the same time. Which, quite frankly, is enough to make your head explode! So how do you take the best of the past and combine that with the lessons you need to learn in order to be your best self today and tomorrow? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week. So, let’s talk about mental health! Join my mailing list for episode transcripts...
Aug 29, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Joy is one of the loveliest of all human emotions in terms of how good it makes us feel about ourselves and about life in general, and the thing with joy is that while it can be influenced by external factors (like people and situations) it is 100% an inside job in terms of how you connect with it and how you feel it. And since you’re the one in control, you can choose to focus on joy even in the midst of trying times. How? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week... so, let’s talk ab...
Aug 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Death and mortality is not a topic to be feared and avoided, but one to be discussed and understood. Why? Because avoiding it and pretending it isn't going to happen one day is actually damaging your mental health. So this week I’m talking about why making your peace with the subject of death matters for your mental health and, more importantly, how to understand and accept death and mortality. I know it’s a big topic and potentially a difficult one for some of you, but bear with me because I’m ...
Aug 15, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Genuine triggers (not just ‘I don't like that so I'm going to be difficult about it'!) are deeply rooted in past pain that still needs to be worked through, which can be confronting but will enable better self awareness and understanding. So how do you do that? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week. In this episode I’ll cover what emotional triggers are, why understanding your triggers matters for your mental health, and how to manage your emotional triggers in a healthy way. So, let’s t...
Aug 08, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 91
There are lots of different ways to incorporate more positivity into your thoughts and actions, and it’s important to be aware of the difference between realistic positivity and toxic positivity — and that’s what I’m exploring this week. In this episode I’ll cover what positivity is (and what it isn’t), why realistic positivity is a part of good mental health, and how to embrace positivity in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► For more Let’s Talk About Mental Health content, vi...
Aug 01, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Sometimes we have to make tough decisions which can feel painful or have long-term consequences, and it can be challenging to manage all the feelings that may come with them, like fear or guilt. So how do you handle these situations while looking after your mental health? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what difficult choices are, why approaching them thoughtfully matters, and how to manage difficult choices in a healthy way. So, let’s talk about mental ...
Jul 25, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Conflict can be upsetting and stressful, and when there are emotional connections involved it can be even more devastating. However it can also be an opportunity for growth, depending on how you handle it. So how do you deal with conflict in a positive way? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what conflict is, why understanding conflict is important, and how to manage conflict in a healthy manner. So, let’s talk about mental health! ► Watch the latest episod...
Jul 18, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 88
We spend a huge amount of our lives at work. Regardless of whether you work for yourself or someone else, there are lots of competing challenges and often our work can directly or indirectly affect our mental health. So how you do you manage your work proactively in order to look after your wellbeing? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what good mental health at work is all about, why it’s important, and how to manage your work life for better mental health...
Jul 11, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 87
What you focus on creates your reality. Whether you choose to focus on the negative or the positive, what you focus on is what you get. There are lots of ways to turn your focus towards the positive, however like anything it takes time, effort and perseverance. So how do you do that? Well that’s what I’m talking about this week! In this episode I’ll cover what focus is, why understanding your focus is essential for good mental health, and how to manage your focus in a healthy way. So, let’s talk...
Jul 04, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 86
