Taking risks in life can be scary… but it’s far better than being stuck in a rut! The key is to learn how to take smart risks, and that’s what I’m exploring this week (along with what taking smart risks in life means, why you should take more risk, and how to take more risks). If you’re ready to learn how to start taking risks to change your life for the better, then let’s talk! 😃 🥳 Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes : https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin 📝 Episode transcript : http://le...
Sep 22, 2024•29 min•Season 5Ep. 250
Do you want to find out who you really are, not who you’re told to be? Don’t wait until you’re having an identity crisis or feeling like you want to reinvent yourself… let’s talk about how to discover the real you now! If you’ve ever found yourself struggling with your identity, and trying to discover the real you, then this is the episode for you; I’m going to teach you how to rediscover yourself so you can really start embracing your authenticity a lot more, which will help you to improve your...
Sep 15, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 249
Do you know how to set healthy boundaries? And, more importantly, do you know how to stick to your boundaries? 🤔 Learning how to implement boundaries is only half the battle; learning how to stick to your boundaries is where the real challenge lies! Whether it's boundaries in your relationships, at work, or in your daily life, healthy boundaries are a powerful way to protect your mental health and wellbeing so you can find greater peace of mind. This episode is full of practical ways to identif...
Sep 08, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 248
Are you ready to show yourself more love and kindness? If not, why not?! Because loving yourself more leads to greater self compassion and better mental health. But how can you learn how to love yourself more? Well, you start by putting in the work to build a better relationship with yourself… and that’s what I’m talking about in this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to learn how to love yourself unconditionally? Then le...
Sep 01, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 247
Dealing with tough times can be challenging for your mental health. Why? Because when we’re dealing with tough times our lives can be thrown into chaos, or we can feel unsettled and unable to identify a way forward. But how do difficult times affect us? What do you do if you’re going through a rough patch and dealing with tough times? And how can you handle tough times in life? Well, that’s what I’m talking about in this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes b...
Aug 25, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 246
Learning the power of reframing things helps you to see things from a different angle, allowing you to see more of the possibilities and solutions rather than just focusing on the problem. But what does reframing mean, and why is it important for your mental health? And how can you reframe things? Well, that’s what I’m talking about in this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to discover the power of reframing things and le...
Aug 17, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 245
What is an assumption, and why are assumptions dangerous? Why do we often make assumptions, and how can you deal with assumptions in a more thoughtful way? Well, that’s what I’m talking about in this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to stop assuming and start being more considered? Then let’s talk about assumptions and your mental health! 😃 🥳 Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes : https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwi...
Aug 11, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 244
Why should you talk about your mental health more? Why is there still so much stigma around talking about mental health, and why is talking about mental health issues important? And then, how does talking improve your wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness? Well, that’s what I’m talking about in this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to talk about talking and mental health? Then let’s talk! 😃 🥳 Join Patreon...
Aug 04, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 243
What is assertiveness, and what’s the link between assertiveness and good mental health? And can you learn how to be assertive? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to learn assertiveness techniques that actually work? Then, let’s talk! 😃 🥳 Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes : https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin 📝 Episode transcript : http://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=1...
Jul 28, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 242
What is emotional maturity, and why are so many people emotionally immature? Can you improve your own emotional maturity? And how can you deal with emotionally immature people (without tearing your hair out)? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to learn about the role of emotional maturity in good mental health? Then, let’s talk! 😃 🥳 Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes : https://w...
Jul 20, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 241
What is codependency, and why are some relationships codependent? And, most importantly, how can you improve codependent relationships? This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about codependency and mental health, and I’ll be looking at what’s involved in dealing with codependent relationships and overcoming codependency. If you’re looking for practical tips on how to break free of codependency and how to stop being codependent then you’re in the right place. Ready to...
Jul 14, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 240
What is discomfort, and why is experiencing your emotional discomfort necessary? And how can you work through emotional discomfort in order to move forward with your life? Sitting with discomfort and uncomfortable feelings can feel awkward and unpleasant, but it plays a crucial role in effectively processing your feelings so you can figure out how to move forward in a healthy way. Ready to learn how to deal with discomfort? Then, let’s talk! 😃 🎧 Listen to Episode 1 of Change Your Life! here: h...
Jul 07, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 239
Do you know how to let go of the past? What’s involved in letting go, and how can you let go of the past so you can start moving forward in life? A big part of personal growth and self improvement is learning how to stop repeating the past (since repeating the past usually comes with a jumbo-sized dose of repeating past mistakes!), so this week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m exploring why you need to learn how to let go and I’m sharing simple techniques for letting go that act...
Jun 30, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 238
What is judgement, and why does feeling judged feel so unpleasant? And then, beyond that, how can you figure out what to do when you feel judged without causing a bigger issue? Being judged by others can make you feel bad about yourself, but the thing is that it says way more about who they are rather than you… so the trick is to learn how to manage judgement in an objective way, and that’s what I’m exploring this week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. If you’re ready to stop feelin...
Jun 23, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 237
What is overthinking? Why do our minds become overactive sometimes, affecting our mental health? And can you learn how to handle overthinking and anxious thoughts effectively? If you want to discover how to finally overcome overthinking then you’ve come to the right place… because that’s what I’m talking about this week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast — the weekly podcast that makes mental health simple. Ready to reduce overthinking with some effective mental health strategies? The...
Jun 16, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 236
What is wellbeing, and what are the different aspects of well-being we all need to know about? And, most importantly, how can you actively improve your wellbeing? If you want to learn how to improve your wellbeing then you’ve come to the right place… because that’s what I’m talking about this week here on Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes mental health simple. Ready to take control of your wellbeing? Then, get comfortable and let’s talk! 😃 🥳 Join Patreon for early ...
Jun 09, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 235
What is pride? Why is LGBTQ pride important? And what are the links between pride and mental health? Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or as straight, understanding why pride matters and how pride affects mental health for members of the LGBTQ+ community can help you better connect with yourself and/or the people you care about who identify as anything other than straight. Pride and LGBT mental health are interwoven, because it’s about learning to accept your identity and celebrating it both indi...
Jun 02, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 234
What are life lessons, and how does thinking about simple philosophies for life improve your mental health? And, beyond that, what are some of the most important life lessons we all need to learn for the sake of our well-being? This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why learning life lessons matters and how to learn what you need to learn (especially the hardest lessons in life). There are some tough lessons to learn in life, but a big part of personal growth a...
May 26, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 233
Increasing your happiness doesn’t have to be rocket science; true happiness and wellbeing go hand-in-hand with joyful living and learning to embrace simplicity, and a big part of self improvement involves learning to stop relying on others for your happiness and instead cultivating happiness for yourself. This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about simple and practical ways to be happier so you can feel more satisfied and fulfilled in your life, and improve your men...
May 19, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 232
What is resilience, and why is resilience important? And can you learn to be more resilient? Thankfully, the answer is yes! Improving your resilience plays a huge role in good mental health, because a more resilient mind helps you to handle stress and challenging times... and actively learning to be more resilient can help you find greater peace of mind. If you want to become more resilient, there are lots of little things you can do every day to start proactively building resilience, flexibilit...
May 12, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 231
Dealing with change and upheaval can be challenging and it can take a real toll on your mental health. Change and uncertainty can make it hard to find a sense of calm in your life when you probably need it most, since life upheavals can be difficult to work through at the best of times! In this episode I’ll be talking about what navigating change means, why change affects our mental health, and how to navigate change effectively, and I’ll be sharing lots of practical tips for navigating change t...
May 05, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 230
What are limiting beliefs, and why do our beliefs have such a big impact on us? And, more importantly, can you learn how to let go of limiting beliefs so you can achieve all the things you want to in life? If you’re ready to change limiting beliefs in your life then this is the episode for you! Limiting beliefs can do a lot of harm to your mental health and general well-being, holding you back from taking chances in life and leading you to feel bad about yourself. It’s time to stop making things...
Apr 28, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 229
Toxic and dysfunctional relationships can do a lot of harm to your mental health, yet finding the strength to leave a relationship that is doing you harm can be tough. Toxic patterns and relationship toxicity can eat away at your self-confidence, and make it hard to see serious relationship conflicts for what they are: a sign that something needs to change. In this latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about the effects of a toxic relationship on your mental he...
Apr 21, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 228
Post traumatic stress disorder (commonly referred to as PTSD) can have a massive impact on mental health and quality of life for those dealing with it, so it’s essential to learn as much as possible about it if you’re dealing with this condition (or if you have a loved one with PTSD). This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m going over important questions like: What is PTSD? What’s involved in the management of PTSD? How can you manage PTSD triggers, and what are some of the m...
Apr 14, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 227
Feeling sorry for yourself can rob you of your joy and self-worth, and it can make it hard to find the motivation you need to work through challenges and create positive change in your life. But the good news is that there are ways you can work through self-pity in order to feeling more positive and optimistic, and that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast! I’ll be talking about what self pity is, the impact self pity has on your ...
Apr 07, 2024•31 min•Season 4Ep. 226
Stressed? Anxious? It’s time to do something about it! Stress has a huge impact on your mental health, not to mention your physical well-being, so it’s critical that you learn how to manage stress proactively in order to avoid it from taking over your life. How do you do that? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast! Reducing stress is important for your mental health, and in this episode I’ll be explaining why as well as ...
Mar 31, 2024•28 min•Season 4Ep. 225
What is self empowerment, and how does it help to improve your mental health? Well, for starters, empowering yourself is a choice to work on your world within and start showing yourself greater kindness and support… and it’s also a choice to draw your motivation from within, rather than relying on others. After all, it’s your life… so why not learn how to be your own cheerleader?! If you’ve ever wondered about how to build a stronger relationship with yourself, then this episode will help you to...
Mar 24, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 224
No more excuses! It’s time to stop blaming others and take responsibility for your life, because making excuses holds you back from your personal growth… so this week I’m teaching you how to stop making excuses and take responsibility, for the sake of your mental health and general well-being. If you’ve ever wondered about the relationship between excuses and mental health, and whether or not making excuses can be harmful for your wellbeing (spoiler alert: it can) then this is the episode that’s...
Mar 17, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 223
Many of us have patterns that show up often in our lives, such as how our relationships look or how we approach work, but did you know that it’s possible to change patterns in your life that aren’t in your best interests? Some patterns are healthy, some are harmless… however, some negative patterns turn into vicious cycles that have the potential to make your mental health worse if you don’t do something about them… so that’s what I’m talking about this week in Episode 222 of the Let’s Talk Abou...
Mar 10, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 222
How do you navigate a relationship with one or more parents who are challenging, or even outright toxic? Our relationships with our parents (or parental figures) can have a huge impact on our mental health, not to mention the role they play in influencing many of our other relationships in life. If you find yourself in a situation where a parent or parent figure is difficult to deal with, it can be tough to know how to handle things… so, that’s what I’m talking about this week in Episode 221 of ...
Mar 03, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 221
