Are your coping mechanisms actually helping — or making your mental health worse? Many common coping strategies, like venting, avoidance, or numbing out with social media and TV, don’t solve stress — they reinforce it. In this video, I’ll break down the coping habits that secretly keep you stuck and show you what actually works instead. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, stress, or burnout, or you’re wanting to improve your coping patterns, these practical strategies will help you stop just...
Mar 05, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s holding you back from becoming the person you want to be? What would happen if you chose to step outside your comfort zone, and started challenging your limits? And why does your personal growth matter so much for better mental health? Well, in this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast with Jeremy Godwin you’ll discover practical ways to make your personal development your top priority. Ready to challenge yourself to grow? If you want to unleash your true potential, then ...
Mar 02, 2025•28 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling with money stress? You’re not alone. Dealing with financial worries can feel incredibly overwhelming, impacting your mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing. In this video, I’ll share practical ways to reduce financial stress so you can take back control. We’ll talk about why financial stress happens, what coping with financial stress looks like, how to manage money anxiety, and real steps you can take now to start reducing financial stress — from creating a simple financi...
Feb 26, 2025•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling to feel hopeful when the world feels overwhelming? Optimism isn’t about ignoring reality — it’s about choosing to believe that things can improve, even in tough times. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health I’m exploring how to cultivate greater optimism in a way that’s practical and realistic… and that actually works! Discover why optimism is crucial for good mental health, how it reduces your stress and anxiety, and simple ways to build a more hopeful mindset — even when ...
Feb 23, 2025•33 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling with stress and negativity, or feeling overwhelmed? Gratitude might be the mindset shift you need! In this video, I’ll show you why gratitude is so powerful for your mental health and how to start using it to create a more positive outlook. Gratitude can reduce stress, ease anxiety, improve sleep, and even boost resilience — helping you feel better, even when life isn’t perfect. I’ll walk you through five simple gratitude habits that fit into everyday life, so you can shift your focus...
Feb 19, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling to set boundaries with difficult family members? Would you like less family drama and more peace of mind? In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m diving into the art of setting boundaries with family and sticking to them… because protecting your mental health starts with defining what you will and won’t tolerate. When family dynamics are unhealthy, they can drain your energy, fuel stress, and even impact your self-worth. But when you set clear boundaries wit...
Feb 16, 2025•28 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast Dealing with work stress? Overwhelmed at work? Are you a workaholic? In this video, I’ll show you how to stop being a workaholic by adopting a healthier approach to work — which is absolutely essential for avoiding burnout. We’ll explore practical strategies for work life balance to prevent burnout, set boundaries at work, and prioritise your mental health. Learn ways to tackle workaholism so you can unplug from work every day, focus on what truly matters, and stop obsessing over tasks that drai...
Feb 12, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of life? Craving greater peace of mind? Looking for ways to live a simpler and more fulfilling life? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I explore how simplifying your life can have a profound impact on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Simplifying isn’t just about decluttering your home; it’s about intentionally reducing physical and mental clutter, setting clear boundaries, and focusing on what truly matters. Join me as I sha...
Feb 09, 2025•28 min•Ep 268•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling with relationships that drain your mental health? In this video, I’ll show you how to cultivate functional relationships that are mutually respectful, supportive, and beneficial. Whether it’s with a partner, family, friends, or colleagues, I’ll walk you through three key strategies: setting healthy boundaries in relationships, fostering respect, and improving communication. Discover simple and actionable strategies for better relationships that lift you up rather than weigh you down. ...
Feb 05, 2025•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel overwhelmed or unbalanced, struggling to find your footing in life? It happens to most of us (if not all of us) sometimes, and it can feel uncomfortable or even scary. However, learning how to feel more stable and grounded can transform the way you approach challenges by offering you simple tools for fostering stability for better mental health and creating a sense of calm amidst life’s chaos. In this episode, I’m exploring grounding techniques and sharing practical advice for f...
Feb 02, 2025•29 min•Ep 267•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated and exhausted by someone or something? Then you need to learn how to practice acceptance for true peace of mind! In this video, I’ll explore how to practice acceptance and explain the power of acceptance in creating greater peace of mind. So, what is the importance of acceptance? Well, by learning to accept things, and accepting things as they are, you can start to break free from the cycle of resistance — because, as the saying goes, what you resi...
Jan 29, 2025•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it take to create stronger and more fulfilling connections in all areas of your life? In this episode, I’m exploring the importance of proactively fostering healthy relationships and why the quality of your relationships impacts your mental health — whether that’s with family, friends, coworkers, or your partner (if you choose to be attached). We’ll cover the core traits of healthy relationships and dive into the essential role of boundaries in relationships, including how to set bound...
Jan 26, 2025•30 min•Ep 266•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to stop overthinking in this mini-episode! Do you ever find yourself stuck in a loop of overthinking, replaying situations over and over again? We’ve all been there, myself included! In this video, I’ll explore how to escape the trap of overthinking and break free from the exhausting cycle of overanalysing everything. Overthinking can leave you stuck, drained, and unable to move forward, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I’ll show you practical steps to escape the overthinking trap...
Jan 22, 2025•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling with work-life balance? Discover essential tips to enhance your mental health and wellbeing in this episode! This week, I’m exploring the importance of a healthy work life balance and how it affects your mental health and overall wellbeing. From work life balance tips through to practical insights on achieving better work life balance, I share simple and effective ways to start improving your work life balance today. Discover how greater work life balance can support your mental healt...
Jan 19, 2025•28 min•Ep 265•Transcript available on Metacast Control your future through intentional long-term planning, and learn steps to actively create your desired life in this mini-episode! Life doesn’t just happen randomly; you can shape it to fulfil your potential, and that starts with thinking long term. In this video, I’m talking about how to create your future by consciously thinking about what you want in the future and then taking intentional steps toward creating your life. I’ll explore the value of long-term thinking and why it’s so importa...
Jan 15, 2025•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ready to prioritise your needs? I hope so, because your needs matter! This episode explores why it's essential to value yourself for long-term wellbeing, and I’m exploring how to make your needs a priority as well as why it’s essential to be a priority in your own life. From looking after your needs to treating yourself with kindness and self compassion, we’ll delve into the connection between prioritising yourself and fostering personal growth. Discover why learning to make your needs your top ...
Jan 12, 2025•30 min•Ep 264•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to tame your inner critic with simple and actionable strategies to cultivate self-compassion and confidence. Your inner critic can be harsh and unrelenting, but with focus you can begin to quieten your inner critic and learn to stop criticising yourself... and, in this video, I’m exploring how to tame your inner critic so that you can build a kinder, more supportive inner dialogue. I’ll guide you through simple steps to silence your inner critic and challenge cognitive distortions, those u...
Jan 08, 2025•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Everyone’s mental health journey is unique, but finding hope in spite of mental health challenges is always possible, so I’m talking about the biggest mental health lessons I’ve learned the hard way. In this episode, I’m sharing my story — how I went from struggling to function, to conquering mental health challenges… and significantly improving my mental wellbeing along the way. I’ve learned that conquering mental illness is a process, but doing the work leads to growth and resilience… and so I...
Jan 05, 2025•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Your mental health matters, and there are lots of simple techniques to improve mental health and wellbeing in meaningful ways… so, in this episode, I’m sharing 25 practical and actionable mental health tips for 2025, all designed to inspire you to work on your self improvement and personal development! From simple self help strategies to ideas that support greater mental health awareness, these tips will help you prioritise your wellbeing and create positive change in your life. If you’re ready ...
Dec 29, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Struggling with the holidays? Me too! Holiday stress affects many of us, and getting through the holiday season with your mental health intact can be challenging. If you’re finding the holiday season difficult, you’re not alone; between financial pressures and dysfunctional families, not to mention the demands on your time and all the stress of trying to make things ‘perfect’, it can be enough to send anyone around the bend! In this episode, I’m teaching you how to cope with the holidays and sha...
Dec 22, 2024•29 min•Ep 263•Transcript available on Metacast If you’ve been wondering how to get out of a rut and create real change in your life, you’re in the right place! In this video, I’ll be sharing how to transform your life for the better with practical strategies that support your personal growth and self improvement work. I’ll guide you through key steps that lead to lasting transformation, and I’ll highlight simple-yet-effective mental health tips to help you balance your personal development with your overall mental wellbeing. By focusing on m...
Dec 18, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who’s in control of your future — life, luck, or you? In this episode, I’m talking about consciously creating your life, and the importance of thinking about what you want in the future. Discover why proactively creating your future matters for your mental health, how to evaluate your goals so they align with your values, and how to create your future by learning the value of long term thinking. I’ll also share practical steps you can take to realise your potential and create a life for yourself...
Dec 15, 2024•30 min•Ep 262•Transcript available on Metacast Taking care of your mind isn’t just about reacting to stress — it’s about proactively building habits that support your mental wellness. In this video, I’m sharing strategies for improving your mental health that are practical and easy to incorporate into your daily life. If you’ve been wondering how to improve your mental health but didn’t really know where to focus your attention, I’ll walk you through simple mental health strategies that work, focusing on practical and straightforward wellnes...
Dec 11, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling overwhelmed at work, at home, or even just generally in life? Overwhelm can leave you stressed, anxious, and unsure where to start. In this episode, I’m sharing practical strategies for how to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed, along with what to do if you’re overwhelmed and how to deal with overwhelming stress in ways that support your mental health and self improvement. Whether it’s work, relationships, or life’s challenges, you can learn to navigate stress and anxiety with greater...
Dec 08, 2024•30 min•Ep 261•Transcript available on Metacast If you’re feeling stressed and worried or don’t know how to deal with overwhelm, you’re not alone — but there are practical ways to reduce stress and find relief. In this video, I’ll be covering how to deal with worry and stress so you can manage life’s pressures with greater ease. I’ll walk you through steps to stop worrying and share strategies for coping with worry and stress that you can start using straight away. We’ll look at managing your worries effectively and uncovering simple tools th...
Dec 04, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are you stuck in a cycle of expecting the worst? In this episode, I’m talking about how worst case scenario thinking affects your mental health, and how to stop expecting the worst by addressing cognitive distortions and pessimism. Learn practical strategies to build greater self-awareness and let go of fear-based habits so that you can stop worst case scenario thinking, and learn how to stop worrying and start living. Ready to stop expecting the worst so often? Then let’s talk! 😃 📝 Episode tr...
Dec 01, 2024•30 min•Ep 260•Transcript available on Metacast Did you know that the way you choose to think could be the difference between feeling stressed or finding peace of mind? What if the key to a more fulfilling life is as simple as focusing on the positives? In this video, I’m exploring tips for cultivating your positivity and how building a positive mindset can transform your approach to life. Positive thinking isn’t about ignoring challenges; it’s about choosing to focus on what uplifts and empowers you. I’ll show you how embracing positivity ca...
Nov 27, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are your emotions in control, or are they controlling you? How well do you really understand your emotions and the impact they have on your mental health? In this new episode I’m talking about how to be more emotionally aware, and why it’s essential for your mental wellbeing. I’ll explore practical strategies to develop your emotional intelligence, build self-awareness, and learn how to control your emotions. Understanding and practicing emotional regulation techniques can help you navigate life...
Nov 24, 2024•31 min•Ep 259•Transcript available on Metacast What would your life look like if you could finally let go of the past? Do you need to learn how to deal with anger and pain to move forward with your life? In this video, I’m talking about learning to let things go so you can stop carrying the weight of your past. If you’ve ever thought, “the past is weighing me down,” then it’s time to look at how to let go of pain and anger and start freeing yourself. Releasing your past doesn’t mean ignoring what happened; it means recognising that you deser...
Nov 20, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you find yourself constantly agreeing to things you’d much rather decline? Can you learn how to say no without feeling guilty? In this episode, I’m talking about learning how to master the art of saying no. Discover how to stop saying yes when you mean no, and why it’s absolutely essential for your mental health to give yourself permission to say no. We’ll explore effective strategies for setting boundaries, and identify how you can learn to say no confidently. Saying no without guilt takes w...
Nov 17, 2024•29 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast 
