This time we’re joined by the incredible trauma researcher and business founder Ruth Cooper-Dickson. Who shares a very personal insight into her experience overcoming trauma and the top self care she uses to support optimum mental health. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Take a listen to Ruth’s new podcast HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/new-rules/id1535490932) Find out more about her brilliant work HERE (https://champsconsult.com/) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

166: Trauma & Self Care - It’s part of the stigma that we can so easily blame ourselves and see struggle as a personal failing with Ruth Cooper-Dickson

We’re joined by the vibrant Lucy Stone to hear how meditation way key to tackling her anxiety and burnout. In this uplifting conversation we also talk stigma, identity, self criticism and self care. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Check out first sponsor this week Stitch Fix for a special listener offer HERE (http://stitchfix.co.uk/health) Check out second sponsor this week ExpressVPN for a special listener offer HERE (https://www.expressvpn.com/dmh) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/) Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7728192-masculinity-it-s-actually-such-a-sign-of-strength-to-speak-up-and-get-help-with-piers-harrison/edit)

165: Meditation - I remember so clearly the moment it clicked for me and everything changed with Lucy Stone

In this powerful and intimate conversation Bobby is joined by A&E nurse and poet Piers Harrison-Reid, to talk masculinity as a factor in mental health and getting support. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Take a listen to our special Hope from the Frontline episode HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?i=1000475252957) The Guardian article Bobby mentioned is HERE (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/26/gender-wars-household-chores-comic) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

164: Masculinity - It’s actually such a sign of strength to speak up and get help with Piers Harrison-Reid

In this incredibly moving episode we’re joined by Amanda Prowse & Josiah Hartley to talk family and mental health. Including how they were able to find a way out of deep depression together. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Get your copy of The Boy Between by Amanda & Josiah HERE (https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-boy-between/josiah-hartley/amanda-prowse/9781542022286) You can take a look at the article I read information from in the intro HERE (https://freshstudentliving.co.uk/2020/04/01/university-student-mental-health-uk/) Check out our sponsor last week Stitch Fix for a special listener offer HERE (http://stitchfix.co.uk/health) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

163: Family - It was like walking a tightrope that’s also on fire with Amanda Prowse & Josiah Hartley

We’re breaking down identity this week with drag queen and anthropologist Cheddar Gorgeous. We talk stereotypes as part of stigma, body dysmorphia and self acceptance in this powerful conversation. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Check out our sponsor this week Stitch Fix for a special listener offer HERE (http://stitchfix.co.uk/health) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

162: Identity - Mental illness doesn’t define you but these experiences are part of who you are with Cheddar Gorgeous

This week we’re covering a major theme where our mental health can often be the target of abusers. We’re joined by the brilliant Izzy Staden who shares her Me Too experience in this moving and empowering episode. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Check out our sponsor this week ExpressVPN for a special listener offer HERE (https://www.expressvpn.com/dmh) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

161: Abusive Relationships - You can think that you’re in love when you’re really just in pain with Izzy Staden

In less than a minute Bobby & Danielle work to explain why this show could be your new must listen. We hope you’ll join us for this new and quite different project as we grow the content for our brilliant listeners.  Find the new show HERE (http://podfollow.com/dating) or search ‘Bobby Temps’ on your podcast platform of choice to easily find it.

160: Trailer: Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast

Either side of World Mental Health Day we are doing a special two part series on gender relating to mental health. This week we are joined by Natasha Devon to talk body image, parental expectations, education and more. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Sign Natasha’s petition for mental health first aiders in workplaces HERE (https://www.change.org/p/amber-rudd-make-it-compulsory-to-have-a-mental-health-first-aider-at-work-wheresyourheadat) Or Hope’s petition to take the weight restrictions out of eating disorder support HERE (https://www.change.org/p/eating-disorders-are-not-just-about-weight-dumpthescales) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast/id1532778147) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mental/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast) Or wherever you pod... Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

159: Gender & Mental Health with Natasha Devon MBE (Part 2)

Either side of World Mental Health Day we are doing a special two part series on gender relating to mental health. This week we are joined by Juno Dawson to discuss blue vs pink, anxiety, stereotypes, gendered toys and more. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. The podcast appearances we mentioned are: Fitter Healthier Dads (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fitter-healthier-dad-podcast/id1457305984?i=1000490885945) , In The Moment with Alex Manzi (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/in-the-moment-with-alex-manzi/id1250228076) & PodBible (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/pod-bible-podcast/id1474994803) (Bobby’s episode is out on Saturday) Find our new show ‘Dating Games - The Modern Relationships Podcast’ on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast/id1532778147) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mental/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast) Or wherever you pod... Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

158: Gender & Mental Health with Juno Dawson (Part 1)

For this super special episode we’re joining forces with the hosts of Mentally Yours. We talk all about breaking down stigma through our respective podcasts. Plus how social media is both a blessing and a challenge during the pandemic. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Listen to Mentally Yours HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mentally-yours/id1227701964?i=1000492874705) Find our new show ‘Dating Games’ on: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast/id1532778147) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/mental/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast) Or wherever you pod... Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

157: Social Media & Podcasting - It’s incredible to see how these mental health conversations spread with Ellen Scott & Yvette Caster

This week we are joined by the incredible Jan Canty who shares how her life was shattered by murder. In rebuilding she learned some fascinating lessons about how we view crime and those who experience it. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Listen to Jan’s Podcast HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/domino-effect-of-murder/id1497819808) Take a peek at Jan’s Website HERE (http://www.jancantyphd.com/) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

156: Crime - The impact on communities and of course mental health is immense

Join us for this incredibly special episode to celebrate a revolution in how mental health is talked about. With educator Louise Newby we break down the incredible impact these reforms will have and celebrate 200,000 signatures for the campaign ! Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Learn more about the reforms in Wales HERE (https://hwb.gov.wales/curriculum-for-wales/health-and-well-being/) Learn more about the reforms in England HERE (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/relationships-education-relationships-and-sex-education-rse-and-health-education) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Louise’s quick mental health tips for teachers are HERE (https://4905d7d8-8a09-4ff4-9767-be163a7543c7.filesusr.com/ugd/5617b6_edb67767b7f344449a6d30a2c2b3d79e.pdf) Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

155: Mental Health Education - How the reforms just launched will transform young lives with Louise Newby

This week we’re covering an often misunderstood condition Dissociative Identity Disorder with librarian turn author Vivian Conan. She was first diagnosed when this condition was still called Multiple Personally Disorder and shares how understanding has evolved through the decades. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Learn more about Vivian and her book HERE (https://vivianconan.com/) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

154: Dissociative Identity Disorder - Its like the different parts of who I am got disconnected with Vivian Conan

We’re revisiting one of our most popular themes this week with Anne Helen Petersen. Who shares how burnout is fast defining a generation and the steps we can all take to recognise the signs sooner. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Preorder your copy of Anne’s book HERE (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cant-Even-Millennials-Burnout-Generation/dp/0358315077) Find our previous episode on this theme HERE (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?i=1000435189572) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

153: Burnout - I couldn’t figure out why even small tasks felt so impossible with Anne Helen Petersen

This week we virtually sit down with Mark Simon, one of the brilliant people behind tv shows such as Stranger Things and Dynasty. It was in fact it was his experience of bullying that lead to a creative career. Also in the episode Mark shares how writing was transformational in his recovery from PTSD. Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it. Get your copy of Marks book HERE (http://markattacked.com/) Petition to 'Get Mental Health Education on the School Curriculum' - Join us at http://bit.ly/MentalPetition Join the movement on: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bobbytemps/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/mental_podcast) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mentalpodcast/) We also have a very blue website with loads of great resources HERE (http://mentalpodcast.co.uk/)

152: Bullying & PTSD - Through getting justice and sharing my story I’ve been able to heal

Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each week joined by a special guest Mental is intended to be a safe space to hear honest and open discussion about mental health in the hope listeners will feel more empowered to continue the conversation with others. This podcast is a chance for Bobby to give back for the support he has received and share what he continues to learn in the ongoing journey for optimum mental wellbeing. Covering many, many topics that influence mental health, we focus on identity and the sheer weight of being a human in our modern, technology-filled world. Learn about different conditions from first-hand experience, with statistics you can trust and inspiring guests. Mental health is something to be mindful of just as much as physical health, and Mental strives to let listeners know that they don’t have to do so alone. Oh, and remember… you are enough!

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