Let's Talk About Mental Health

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...

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...

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,...

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 scream...

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 step...

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 ...

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 diffe...

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 o...

Peace of mind shouldn’t feel this hard… and yet, it 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...

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 hopef...

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 uncon...

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 th...

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 ‘challen...

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’...

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...

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 ...

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 d...

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 ...

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 ...