Resistance is something that can happen to any one of us (and often does every day!), in terms of resisting both external stuff and our internal motivation. But the thing is that when we resist ourselves, we make life more difficult in the long-run; for example, we can have all the dreams we like but unless we’re willing to get out of our own way and put in the effort, we won’t be able to turn them into reality. Choosing to work through your resistance (and I explore how to do that in this episo...
Feb 07, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Being more patient can improve your mental health and wellbeing because it helps you to see things in a clearer way so that you can respond more thoughtfully. This week, I’m talking about what patience is, why it matters for good mental health and wellbeing, and how to incorporate greater patience into everything you do. 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 personal experience. ...
Jan 31, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 64
One of the things that can have a big impact on our wellbeing is our ability to focus on simplicity over complication, because the more complex things are in life the higher the likelihood that challenges can occur, so this week I’m talking about what simplicity is, why it matters for your mental health, and how to incorporate greater simplicity into your life every day to improve your overall wellbeing. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental he...
Jan 24, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Understanding who you are and how that influences every aspect of your life, including your feelings and your overall health, is a massive part of wellbeing because it allows you to better identify opportunities to grow in order to become the best version of yourself possible. So how do you become more self-aware? This week I’m talking about what self-awareness is, why it matters and, most importantly, how to become more self-aware every day. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast fu...
Jan 17, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 62
We seem to have such constant pressure to be happy from both ourselves and the world around us, however the things that are supposed to make us happy (like money and success) usually don’t have a long-lasting effect. So what really does make us happy? How do you find greater happiness in life? This week I’m exploring what happiness is and what it isn’t, why having a healthy attitude towards the pursuit of happiness is essential for good mental health, and how to find greater happiness every day....
Jan 10, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 61
It’s a brand-new year (hooray!) and to help you make the most of it (in spite of all the challenges we continue to face), 2021 is The Year of Wellbeing on Let’s Talk About Mental Health ! Each week on the podcast I’ll be sharing simple ideas for better mental health and wellbeing, and I will be exploring lots of different things you can do every day to make a positive difference in your life. This week I’m starting by exploring wellbeing and talking about: what wellbeing is (and what it isn’t), ...
Jan 03, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 60
As we prepare to say farewell (at last!) to 2020, it’s a good time to reflect on what we’ve learned this year and what we might need to consider for the new year — because things won’t just magically return to ‘normal’ at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. In this episode I’m taking a look back at some of the biggest lessons for all of us from 2020, some of the most important things to consider in terms of mental health as you’re making plans for 2021, and for the first time ever I’m answ...
Dec 27, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 59
2020 has served an important purpose: it has challenged us to really think about what matters in our lives, and for most of us that comes back to finding greater meaning and purpose in ways that align to our priorities (like our loved ones). In this episode I’m talking about what meaning is, why it’s important for good mental health, and how to find greater meaning in your life every day. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy G...
Dec 20, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 58
What we choose to do with our emotions determines what happens next, and good emotional health involves making healthy choices — you are not your emotions; you are what you do with your emotions. In this episode I’m talking about what emotional health is, why understanding your emotions is important for good mental health, and how to better manage your emotions every day. Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws ...
Dec 13, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 57
It’s human nature to hope that other people have good intentions when they interact with us, however unfortunately that isn’t always the case… so this week I’m talking about what manipulation is (including gaslighting), why it can have a negative impact on your mental health, and how to address it for the sake of your 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 personal expe...
Dec 06, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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
