Let's Talk About Mental Health
Let's Talk About Mental Health

Let's Talk About Mental Health

Jeremy Godwin

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Want mental health tips to improve your emotional health and mental wellbeing? The Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is your weekly dose of practical mental health advice for real life. Counsellor and writer Jeremy Godwin explores better mental health so you can improve your mental wellness, find greater life balance, build mental strength and resilience, and make your mental self care matter. No interviews or random opinions... just quality mental fitness and self-improvement tips that make sense. Ready for practical mental health solutions that work? Then let’s talk! Made in Australia.

Recent Episodes

Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326)
MAR 22, 2026
Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326)
Are you tired of feeling like your own worst enemy in your own head? Then you need to learn how to be kinder to yourself, and how to love yourself more… and that’s what this episode is all about!This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling… because a harsh inner critic, negative self talk, and that relentless negative inner voice can all harm your self worth, chip away at your self respect, and make maintaining good mental health much harder than it needs to be. I break down how to be kinder to yourself without drifting into denial or excuses, and I explore how to love yourself in a more grounded and practical way. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “why do I hate myself?”, or felt stuck in patterns of self criticism, this episode will help you stop bullying yourself, understand how self criticism and mental health affect each other, and start building more self kindness, self compassion, and real emotional balance. I’ll walk you through simple mental health tips and practical self love tips to help you heal your inner critic, learn how to practice self love, and start approaching your self improvement with greater honesty and less shame. 👉 Ready to start being kinder to yourself? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR Dealing with a harsh inner critic, negative self talk, and feeling like you’re constantly bullying yourself in your own head? In this episode I’ll show you how to be kinder to yourself, how to love yourself in a more grounded way, and how to stop self criticism from harming your mental health.Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Self kindness and mental health0:24 How to love yourself 2:11 One simple self love tool3:31 What is an inner critical voice7:33 Why self-criticism harms your mental health11:40 How to be kinder to yourself22:28 Final tips for learning to be kinder to yourself 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19801     ➕ Related episodes:Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566Realistic positive thinking (Episode 292): https://ltamh.com/?p=17609 How to love yourself more (Episode 247): https://ltamh.com/?p=14405 How your mindset shapes your reality (Episode 299): https://ltamh.com/?p=18039 👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #bekindertoyourself #selflove #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #selfkindness #selfcompassion #selfworth #selfrespect #negativeselftalk #innercritic #selflove  
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Dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace (Episode 325)
MAR 15, 2026
Dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace (Episode 325)
Dealing with difficult people who drain you, derail your day, and leave you replaying  things in your head for hours and hours? Difficult and toxic relationships are emotionally exhausting, and protecting your peace can feel like you’re working a second full-time job that you never applied for. This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m sharing practical advice for dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace, whether that’s at home, in friendships, or at work (especially at work!). I’ll talk about how to handle rude people without buying into the drama, how to stop taking things personally, and simple conflict resolution approaches that help you stay calm and clear. We’ll talk through setting boundaries with difficult people that actually hold, and what to do when you’re stuck dealing with difficult coworkers (or toxic coworkers) who push, needle, or twist things. And yes, I’ll also address how to deal with toxic people and manipulative people; not with labels or name-calling, but with practical ways to protect your energy and make smart choices about what access you grant (or don’t) to toxic people in your life. If you want to understand how to protect your peace and stay grounded while you’re dealing with difficult people, this episode is for you. 👉 Ready to start setting boundaries for dealing with difficult people that protect your peace? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR Dealing with difficult people is exhausting; in this episode I’ll show you how to handle difficult or even toxic people with calm and clear boundaries (while protecting your peace and keeping your self-respect intact).Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Difficult people and mental health0:35 Dealing with difficult people3:42 What dealing with difficult people looks like7:51 Why difficult people affect your mental health12:19 How to deal with difficult people26:35 Final tips for dealing with difficult people📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19737 ➕ Related episodes:Toxic People (Episode 75): https://ltamh.com/?p=3284 Navigating challenging relationships (Episode 289) https://ltamh.com/?p=17399👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #difficultpeople #toxicpeople #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #boundaries #settingboundaries  #workstress #conflictresolution #protectingyourpeace
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28 MIN
Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (Episode 324)
MAR 8, 2026
Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (Episode 324)
Trying to find closure from someone who won’t forgive you? This week on the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about finding closure when the other person won’t even meet you halfway; no apology, no forgiveness, no neat ending, and often no answers at all. And while closure might seem impossible, it’s actually more possible than you might think.If you often find yourself replaying an unresolved conflict, stuck in a relationship breakdown, or grieving losing a relationship (including family estrangement), this episode will help you stop living in that ‘appeal process’ headspace and show you how to start creating closure that protects your peace. I’ll explain how to approach finding closure in a grounded way: closure without an apology, closure without forgiveness, and how to move on without closure when you’re living without answers. We’ll cover why it hurts so much to feel misunderstood, what emotional closure actually looks like in real life, and the simple shifts that reduce stress and anxiety without drama… so you can move forward with self-respect, even if the situation is never resolved with the other person. 👉 Ready to find your own closure and reclaim your peace? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Still waiting for closure from someone who won’t forgive you? In this episode I’ll show you how finding closure really works — even with unresolved conflict, family estrangement, and no apology — so you can get emotional closure and move on without drama.Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Closure and mental health0:29 Finding closure3:55 What is finding closure without forgiveness?7:36 Why unresolved endings mess with you11:24 How to find closure22:28 Final tips for finding closure📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19676   ➕ Related episodes:Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566Healthier conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #closure #movingforward #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #findingpeace #FindingClosure #protectyourpeace #selfrespect #findclosure
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How to be less reactive: emotional regulation tools that work (Episode 323)
MAR 1, 2026
How to be less reactive: emotional regulation tools that work (Episode 323)
Can you learn how to be less reactive? Yes! And this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast will teach you how, with a strong focus on emotional regulation techniques that work. If you find yourself on-edge and snapping at things that wouldn’t normally bother you, you’ll know that living with constant stress and anxiety is exhausting. Simple nervous system regulation tools will help you be less reactive and learn how to stop reacting emotionally without pretending life is calm, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed. I’ll share practical advice on how to be less reactive so you can stop reacting and deal with your emotions effectively, and I’ll explain how to control your emotions with self respect and self-kindness… because you can’t stop being reactive by being cruel to yourself. I’ll explain why your brain struggles to stay calm under pressure, and why the power of not reacting and learning to think first plays such a big role in better mental health. You’ll discover emotional regulation tools you can use at any time, including small-but-powerful changes that help you respond instead of react, reduce stress at work, and break the stress cycle so you’re not just running on emotional fumes. By the end of the episode, you’ll know how to be less reactive in everyday chaos, how to stop overreacting when you’re overloaded, and what to do next to keep building steadier nervous system regulation. 👉 Ready to respond instead of reacting? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Stop reacting to everything! Learning how to be less reactive will help you stay calm under pressure and break the stress cycle… and in this episode I’m sharing emotional regulation tools that help you think first, respond instead of react, and stop stress running your day.Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Being less reactive and mental health0:31 The power of not reacting3:52 What does being reactive mean?7:14 Why being reactive affects your mental health11:49 How to be less reactive 22:42 Final tips for setting boundaries📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19640  ➕ Related episodes:Dealing with world chaos (Episode 315): https://ltamh.com/?p=19074Stop letting yourself down! (Episode 318): https://ltamh.com/?p=19412Overthinking and thought spirals (Episode 321): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #howtobelessreactive #emotionalregulation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #calm #nervoussystem  #nervoussystemregulation #ThinkFirst  
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Stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries (Episode 322)
FEB 22, 2026
Stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries (Episode 322)
Do you want to stop people pleasing, but struggle to keep your boundaries? If you tend to stress or panic the second someone reacts negatively to your boundaries, this episode is for you.This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m focusing on “the wobble moment” that often comes from boundary pushback. If you know how to say no but struggle with boundary setting when guilt, tension, or persistence shows up, this episode will help you keep your boundaries without drama. I’ll break down why people pleasing in relationships often comes from fear of conflict, conflict avoidance, and fear of disappointing people, and how that leads to over-explaining, self-abandonment, and feeling stuck in your own head. You’ll learn practical mental health tips for setting boundaries and holding boundaries in a calmer, clearer way, so you can stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries even when someone doesn’t like it. And if you keep thinking “why can’t I set boundaries?” or you feel you can’t say no because of guilt when saying no, I’ll show you how to be more assertive while still being a decent human being.👉 Ready to keep your boundaries and back yourself under pressure?  Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Sick of trying to stop people pleasing and then folding the moment someone pushes back? In this episode I’ll show you how to keep your boundaries without over-explaining, guilt, or drama, so you can back yourself and protect your peace.Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Boundaries and mental health0:32 Sticking to your boundaries2:44 What does maintaining boundaries mean?7:11 Why you feel guilty about setting boundaries12:50 How to keep your boundaries23:46 Final tips for setting boundaries📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19562 ➕ Related episodes:The power of ‘no’ (Episode 105): https://ltamh.com/?p=4891 How to say no without feeling guilty (Episode 258): https://ltamh.com/?p=14853 Setting healthy boundaries (Episode 248): https://ltamh.com/?p=14448 Discomfort and growth (Episode 239): https://ltamh.com/?p=14013 Healthier conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/  Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        #boundaries #mentalhealth #settingboundaries #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #assertiveness #boundarysetting  
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25 MIN