Are you tired of watching chaos win while the things that matter slide? You need to get out of your own way… and in this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I show you how to get out of your own way — practically and kindly. We’ll use simple calmer mindset techniques, and focus on practical productivity for mental health, to stop self-sabotage, overcome avoidance and procrastination, and reduce stress and anxiety. I’ll walk you through how to set boundaries kindly with asserti...
Sep 28, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 301
You shouldn’t need to have a breakdown to learn how not to break down. If you’re dealing with difficult times and barely holding it together, this episode is for you. If it’s ever felt like you may have a nervous breakdown (or if you’ve already had one), or if you’ve found yourself heading towards an emotional breakdown, then you’ll know the impact that struggling mentally and emotionally can have on your quality of life. So, let’s turn things around! In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk Abo...
Sep 21, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 300
Your thoughts can either be your prison or your freedom; it’s all a matter of the mindset you choose. Your mindset shapes the reality you live in... but what if most of what you believe about yourself and your life is just a story you’ve been telling on repeat? When you default to negative thoughts, or when your mindset is harsh, or panicked, everything feels a lot harder. But when the story you tell yourself is steadier and kinder, and you adopt a more positive mindset, that’s when you start to...
Sep 14, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 299
Feeling like everything’s spiralling out of control, and you’re about to lose it? Desperation makes everything feel like an emergency… even when it’s not. That desperate energy sets your thoughts racing, your heart pounding, and suddenly you find you’re reacting instead of responding. But here’s the truth: feeling desperate doesn’t mean you’re broken or weak. It just means your nervous system is overloaded, and your brain is screaming for relief. So let’s explore what’s involved in overcoming de...
Sep 07, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 298
How do you keep going when life feels impossible? Feeling hopeless can make it seem like nothing will ever change... but that’s not the truth. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing practical ways to tackle hopelessness so you can steady yourself, take back some control, and start moving forward again. You’ll learn why hopelessness keeps you stuck, how to stop fighting your feelings, and the steps that help you rebuild your strength one small action at a time....
Aug 31, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 297
Still stuck in a past that hurts? This episode shows you how to let go… even if you’re not ready, and even if it still stings. We’ll explore why letting go is so hard — grief, identity, and the lure of ‘closure’ — and then we’ll get practical. You’ll learn to name what you’re holding, feel what you’ve avoided, interrupt the ‘if only’ loop, stop trying to ‘win’ the past, set small boundaries, and more. We’ll focus on choosing peace over rumination, putting your energy where you have control, and ...
Aug 24, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 296
How do you let go of the past when it still hurts? In this episode I show you how to make peace with the past — without pretending it didn’t happen — so you can move forward. You’ll learn what real peace looks like, why rumination keeps you stuck, and how to stop waiting for closure that may never come. We’ll talk about acceptance (not avoidance), self-compassion, boundaries, grief work, and practical ways to carry your story differently. By the end, you’ll know how to let go of the past, move f...
Aug 17, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 295
How do you heal when it still hurts? Healing is hard, but staying stuck is harder. What if you stopped trying to ‘get over it’ and focused on actually healing instead? In this powerful episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m breaking down what real healing looks and feels like… and why it’s not about forgetting the past, but learning how to stop letting it control you. I’ll show you how to recognise quiet signs of progress, how to work through emotional pain (without rushing i...
Aug 10, 2025•29 min
Peace of mind shouldn’t feel this hard… and yet, it often does. If finding peace feels tough right now, then this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is for you. Struggling to find peace of mind — even when nothing’s technically wrong — often happens when things are getting in the way and preventing you from being able to fully switch off. If your brain feels full, you’re finding it difficult to unwind, and the smallest things set you off, then it’s time to work on improving yo...
Aug 03, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 293
What if you could feel more positive, without ignoring reality? In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing how to practice realistic positive thinking… the kind that actually supports better mental health, without just pretending everything’s fine. You’ll learn why positive thinking really matters (especially during tough times), how to avoid the trap of toxic positivity, and how to stay hopeful in a way that works in the real world. Discover practical ways...
Jul 27, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 292
You can’t control everything… and trying to will only drain you. In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m exploring what it really means to focus on what you can control… and how doing so is one of the most powerful ways to protect your peace of mind and mental health. Because whether it’s other people, outcomes, the past, the state of the world, the more energy you spend trying to control the uncontrollable the more overwhelmed and stuck you usually feel. So how...
Jul 20, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 291
What does emotional wellbeing really mean? And why does it matter so much for good mental health? In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m getting to the heart of emotional health: what it is, what it’s not, and how to stop treating your emotions like a problem. Because your emotions aren’t the enemy, they’re signals… and when you learn how to work with them, instead of ignoring them or fighting against them, that’s when you’ll feel more steady, more in control, and mor...
Jul 13, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 290
Navigating relationship challenges doesn’t have to mean dealing with constant conflict or emotional chaos. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing a practical and drama-free blueprint for how to handle difficult relationships in a way that protects your peace and supports your mental health - whether they’re romantic, platonic, or family-based. You’ll learn what makes a relationship truly ‘challenging’, how to recognise unhealthy dynamics, and what to do when i...
Jul 06, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 289
Still holding onto anger? You’re not alone... but it could be stealing your peace of mind. In this powerful episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m breaking down why anger lingers long after the moment has passed — and how you can finally start letting your anger go. Learn why anger is often a mask for deeper pain, how it becomes tied to your identity, and why holding onto anger might feel safer than facing what’s underneath. More importantly, discover practical ways to releas...
Jun 29, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 288
Looking after your mental health doesn’t have to feel so hard. Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the weekly podcast that teaches you how to improve your mental health, with practical advice that actually works. Presented by counsellor and writer Jeremy Godwin, each episode breaks down one topic in a way that’s simple, straightforward, honest, and easy to apply in real life. No fluff, no random opinions… just real mental health tools for real people. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, b...
Jun 29, 2025•57 sec
Are you actually living your life… or just getting through the day? In this episode, I’m talking about how to be more present and why being present is essential for better mental health… because if you’re constantly distracted, overwhelmed, or stuck in your head, then chances are that you’re missing out on the actual experience of your life. And the truth is that learning to be present is one of the most powerful things you can do for your mental wellbeing. It helps to reduce stress and improve ...
Jun 22, 2025•34 min•Season 5Ep. 287
Are you constantly drained by other people’s emotions, problems, or dramas? If so, your emotional boundaries might be missing… or they may be too flimsy to actually protect your peace of mind. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m breaking down what emotional boundaries actually are, why boundaries matter more than you think, and how to set and maintain emotional boundaries without guilt. Whether it’s dealing with toxic people or learning to stop taking on everyone e...
Jun 15, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 286
Why do so many of us struggle to feel like we’re enough — no matter how much we do, give, or achieve? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health , I’m diving into what it really means to feel worthy and why feelings of unworthiness are so common… especially if you grew up without the emotional support or validation you needed. I’ll explore how low self-worth impacts your mental health, where those negative beliefs often come from, and how to start building a stronger, more grounded sense ...
Jun 08, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 285
Some criticism helps you grow… and some is just plain nasty. So how do you tell the difference? And how do you deal with criticism without letting it wreck your confidence… or your peace of mind? In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health , I’m talking about how to handle criticism in a way that protects your emotional wellbeing. I’ll explore the difference between helpful feedback and harmful judgement, why criticism feels so loud these days (especially online), and how to stay gr...
Jun 01, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 284
Struggling with self-doubt? Whether self doubt is holding you back from chasing your goals, speaking up, or trusting yourself, this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is here to help. You’ll discover what self-doubt really is, why it’s so convincing, and how it quietly damages your mental health over time. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to stop letting self-doubt control your decisions so that you can start building real self-trust through simple and practical strategies t...
May 25, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 283
Are you tired of pretending to be someone or something you’re not? In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into why being true to yourself is so important for your mental health — and how hiding who you are chips away at your wellbeing over time. We’ll explore what authenticity really means, why it has such a powerful impact on how you think and feel, and how to start showing up more fully as your real self… without blowing up your life in the process. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing ...
May 18, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 282
Struggling with anxiety? Whether it hits you out of nowhere or hums constantly in the background, this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health is here to help. This week I explain what anxiety really is, why it shows up the way it does, and how to manage it effectively — with practical, no-nonsense tools you can start using today. Learn how to recognise anxiety early, calm your nervous system, challenge anxious thoughts, and build habits that reduce anxiety over time. If anxiety is affecting y...
May 11, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 281
Feeling mentally overloaded by everything going on in the world right now? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m talking about how to deal with mental overload and why it’s become such a massive issue in modern life. With constant bad news, social media, never-ending responsibilities, and the pressure to keep functioning like everything’s fine, it’s no wonder so many of us feel foggy, snappy, anxious, or flat. I’ll explain what mental overload really is, how it’s differe...
May 04, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 280
Struggling to express yourself clearly without blowing up or backing down? Whether you tend to bottle things up just to keep the peace or blurt things out and then regret it later, the way you communicate can have a huge impact on your mental health and your relationships. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health , I’m sharing how to express yourself in a calm, confident, and constructive way — so you can say what you mean (and mean what you say)… without the guilt, fear, or drama. Disc...
Apr 27, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 279
Ever find yourself saying things you don’t mean when emotions are running high — then spending hours regretting it? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing how to express yourself in a clear, calm and constructive way… even when you’re feeling overwhelmed emotionally, or maybe even feeling triggered. Because learning how to speak up without losing your cool is one of the most powerful things you can do for your mental health. Whether you tend to bottle things up until they explode or you ...
Apr 23, 2025•9 min
Overwhelmed by work, life, and everything in between? 😰 If you’re juggling too many commitments and your mental health is paying the price, this is for you. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m sharing practical, no-nonsense tips to help you manage your time and energy more intentionally — so you can reduce stress, stop feeling so scattered, and start feeling more in control. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, or just constant overwhelm, these strategies will help y...
Apr 20, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 278
Is your to-do list running your life — or ruining it? If you feel overwhelmed, constantly behind, or guilty for not doing ‘enough’ then this episode is for you! I’m sharing practical, no-nonsense strategies to help you stop letting your to-do list control your mental health, and start managing your time and energy in a way that works for you. You’ll learn how to prioritise better, reduce daily stress, and avoid burnout — without needing productivity hacks or 27 colour-coded planner tabs. Whether...
Apr 16, 2025•7 min
Struggling to stop procrastinating, even when it’s making you stressed or anxious? 😳 In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I explore what procrastination really is, why it happens, and how it can quietly chip away at your confidence, focus, and mental health. You’ll learn practical, judgement-free ways to break the cycle — not by pushing harder or shaming yourself, but by understanding what’s going on beneath the surface when you’re procrastinating and changing how you respond. If ...
Apr 13, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 277
Do you constantly feel like you're not doing enough — even when you're doing everything? If you're tired of feeling the pressure to be perfect, this episode is for you. I’m sharing practical strategies for how to stop putting so much pressure on yourself so you can improve your mental health, reduce burnout, and feel better about yourself. You'll learn how to manage unrealistic expectations, stop being so hard on yourself, and build more self-compassion — without giving up on your goals. Whether...
Apr 09, 2025•8 min
Managing stress effectively is key to protecting your mental health, but how do you stop stress from taking over your life? In this episode I’m sharing how to manage stress so you can reclaim your peace of mind, with practical and research-backed strategies to help you reduce stress before it overwhelms you. You’ll learn how to recognise stress early, focus on what actually matters, let go of what you can’t control, and use powerful techniques to calm your mind and body. Whether you’re dealing w...
Apr 06, 2025•30 min•Season 5Ep. 276
