Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin
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- 15 Nov 2026
Sobre el podcast
The mental health podcast about the stuff that messes with your head. I’m Jeremy Godwin, a counsellor, coach, and author, and every week I talk honestly about what people feel but rarely say out loud: anxiety, stress, overthinking, burnout, self-doubt, guilt, grief, boundaries, and the people who drive you up the wall. Then I give you practical mental health advice you can actually use. No guests, no jargon, and no pretending everything’s fine; just real talk from someone who’s been through a breakdown and come out the other side. It’s OK to feel how you feel. Let’s talk about it. #LTAMH
Episodios 445
What to do when you’re struggling (and where to start) (Episode 360)
Working out what to do when you’re struggling is tricky…especially when everything seems to demand your attention at once. So where do you even start? Whether it’s a week that’s run away from you or a stretch …
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Working out what to do when you’re struggling is tricky…especially when everything seems to demand your attention at once. So where do you even start? Whether it’s a week that’s run away from you or a stretch of time where even the basics take every bit of energy you’ve got, feeling overwhelmed can make the usual advice like getting organised or pushing through feel useless. Plenty of people also talk themselves out of taking their struggles seriously because things don’t seem ‘bad enough’ yet, and that hesitation costs far more than you might think it does.
This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m making sense of what happens in your head when it all piles up and why trying harder so often makes it worse. You’ll come away with a kinder, calmer, and more workable way to cope when things are tough, and a clear sense of where to go next for whatever kind of struggle you’re facing.
👉 Ready to discover what to do when you’re struggling, even when everything feels like too much? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: When you’re struggling and can’t see where to begin, there’s a simple starting point that works even on the days you’ve got almost nothing left to give.
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk about mental health!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Struggling or not coping?
0:30 When you’re struggling
2:20 What not coping actually looks like
7:05 Why everything feels like too much
12:01 How to get through when you’re not coping
23:51 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=22093
😌 Protecting Your Peace coaching program: https://ltamh.com/programs
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
⛑️ Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📃 WHO free guide, Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927
➕ Related episodes:
Feeling like a burden (Ep 336): https://ltamh.com/?p=20357
Overwhelm, freeze, and shutdown (Ep 330): https://ltamh.com/?p=20056
Emotional regulation (327): https://ltamh.com/?p=19866
Thoughts (Ep 344): https://ltamh.com/?p=20856
Feeling emotionally heavy (Ep 351): https://ltamh.com/?p=21318
Dealing with anxiety (Ep 281): https://ltamh.com/?p=16786
Feeling miserable (Ep 342): https://ltamh.com/?p=20725
Depression (Ep 188): https://ltamh.com/?p=11106
Protecting your peace (Ep 354): https://ltamh.com/?p=21557
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Andrade et al. (2014): https://doi.org/10.1017/S0033291713001943
Arnsten (2009): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2907136/
#strugglingmentally #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #feelingoverwhelmed #notcoping #toughtimes #copingskills #overwhelm #selfcompassion #stressmanagement #mentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalwellbeing #protectyourpeace
Stop avoiding what you need to deal with (Episode 359)
Avoiding problems feels good in the moment, but it quietly makes them worse. If you keep putting off the things you know you need to deal with, whether it's an email, a bill, a conversation, or a worry you …
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Avoiding problems feels good in the moment, but it quietly makes them worse. If you keep putting off the things you know you need to deal with, whether it's an email, a bill, a conversation, or a worry you won't look at properly, this episode is for you.
So, why do you avoid things even when you know they won't go away on their own? And why do the same problems keep turning up, no matter how much time passes? In this episode, I explore what avoidance really looks like (it's sneakier than you might think), why it's so tempting, and what it's costing you… even when nothing feels urgent. Then I share realistic and practical ways to start facing what you've been avoiding, without having to overhaul your entire life to do it.
👉 Ready to learn how to stop avoiding what you need to deal with, without overwhelming yourself? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Avoidance feels like relief, but it's really a loan with high interest… and facing what you've been avoiding is a far smaller job than you think.
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Avoidance and mental health
0:48 Stop avoiding what you need to address
2:30 What avoiding problems looks like
7:04 Why avoidance is hard to give up
12:31 How to stop avoiding problems
23:46 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21984
😌 Protecting Your Peace coaching program: https://ltamh.com/programs
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Breaking repeated patterns (Episode 303): https://ltamh.com/?p=18325
Being kinder to yourself (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Hofmann & Hay, 2018): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5879019
Berns et al., 2006): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16675703/
Persoskie et al., 2014): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24072430/
#avoidance #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #stopavoiding #facingyourproblems #puttingthingsoff #procrastination #selfcompassion #mentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalwellbeing #protectyourpeace
Why other people's nastiness gets under your skin (Episode 358)
How many hours of your life have you handed over to other people's nastiness without realising it? From rude people in public to mean comments online, the moment itself is usually over fast… but the damage can …
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How many hours of your life have you handed over to other people's nastiness without realising it? From rude people in public to mean comments online, the moment itself is usually over fast… but the damage can follow you home, lingering into your evening and sometimes all the way to bedtime. Most people assume the only answer is growing a thicker skin or learning not to care. It isn't, and what actually works is far more freeing. This week on the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm talking about why nastiness affects you the way it does and how to stop it from taking more than its share of your life so that you get your headspace and your peace of mind back without having to toughen up or pretend it didn't hurt.
👉 Ready to discover how to stop other people's nastiness ruining your day? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Someone's nastiness can last a few seconds and still take over your whole day… and once you know why, you can stop handing it any more of your headspace.
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Dealing with nastiness
0:42 Why nastiness affects your mental health
2:42 What everyday nastiness looks like
8:30 Why nastiness affects you
15:04 How to deal with nastiness
26:20 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21841
👨🏻🏫 Protecting Your Peace coaching program: https://ltamh.com/programs
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Negativity bias (Episode 192): https://ltamh.com/?p=11304
Dealing with difficult people (Episode 325): https://ltamh.com/?p=19737
Dealing with criticism (Episode 284): https://ltamh.com/?p=17062
Protecting your peace (Episode 354): https://ltamh.com/?p=21557
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Being snubbed: Gonsalkorale & Williams (2007), https://repository.tilburguniversity.edu/items/c9b5ef50-6ba0-4df1-9b44-aa734d5beafa
Bad experiences: Baumeister et al. (2001), https://fbaum.unc.edu/teaching/articles/Baumeister_2001.pdf
Experiencing rudeness: Foulk et al. (2016), https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26121091/
#dealingwithnastiness #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #rudepeople #meancomments #nastypeople #rudeness #emotionalresilience #mentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalwellbeing #protectyourpeace
Putting up walls to protect yourself is costing you (Episode 357)
Why does putting up walls feel like the safest way to protect yourself from getting hurt, when it can quietly cost you so much? Most walls go up for very good reasons, which is exactly why so few people ever …
Notas del episodio
Why does putting up walls feel like the safest way to protect yourself from getting hurt, when it can quietly cost you so much? Most walls go up for very good reasons, which is exactly why so few people ever question them. And the more protected you feel the smaller life can become, so gradually that there's rarely ever a particular moment that tells you it's happening. It's easy to miss, too, because everything can look perfectly fine from the outside. So where does healthy self-protection end and hiding from your own life begin? In this week’s episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm talking about where that line sits, why walls tend to grow rather than shrink, and how to lower them without feeling reckless or exposed. You'll walk away knowing whether your self-protection is really protecting you, and with a realistic way to start lowering your walls.
👉 Ready to discover how to protect yourself without shutting life out, even when putting up walls might feel safer? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Putting up walls and healthy self-protection can look identical from the inside… so how do you tell which one you're doing?
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Self-protection and mental health
0:47 Are you putting up walls?
2:50 When self-protection stops protecting you
7:25 Why putting up walls feels safe
12:41 How to start lowering your walls
24:45 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21748
👨🏻🏫 Protecting Your Peace coaching program: https://ltamh.com/programs
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Protecting your peace (Episode 354): https://ltamh.com/?p=21557
Letting go of control (Episode 356): https://ltamh.com/?p=21709
Feeling lonely around others (Episode 332): https://ltamh.com/?p=20200
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Loneliness and social threat: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1364661309001478
Hiding your emotions during a big life change: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4141473/
#puttingupwalls #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #emotionalwalls #selfprotection #fearofgettinghurt #fearofrejection #mentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalwellbeing #protectyourpeace
Why is letting go of control so hard? (Episode 356)
Why can't you let go of control, even when you know you can't change a thing? It's not stubbornness, and the real reason is more interesting than you'd expect. You've heard "accept what you can't control" a …
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Why can't you let go of control, even when you know you can't change a thing? It's not stubbornness, and the real reason is more interesting than you'd expect. You've heard "accept what you can't control" a hundred times, and it's genuinely good advice. So why does it so rarely work when it matters? In this week's episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm exploring why letting go of control is so much harder than it sounds and what the advice leaves out. You'll come away understanding what's really going on, with practical ways to loosen your grip that don't involve just pretending you don't care.
👉 Ready to discover how to let go of control, even when it feels impossible? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Everyone says, “Just let go!”… but why is letting go so much harder the more something matters to you?
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Control and mental health
0:45 Can you let go of control?
2:47 What holding onto control looks like
8:11 Why you hold on to control
13:36 How to start letting go of control
26:22 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21709
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Protecting your peace (Episode 354): https://ltamh.com/?p=21557
Why your stress never switches off (Episode 291): https://ltamh.com/?p=17492
Why navigating uncertainty feels so difficult (Episode 355): https://ltamh.com/?p=21664
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Grief rumination: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9291980/
Letting go of unreachable goals: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15018681/
"If only" thinking after loss: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005791626000182
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Coaching program: https://ltamh.com/programs
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
#letgoofcontrol #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalwellbeing #protectyourpeace #lettinggo #protectyourpeace #needforcontrol #acceptance #innerpeace
Why does navigating uncertainty feel so difficult? (Episode 355)
Navigating uncertainty can feel hard even when nothing is actually wrong, and the link between uncertainty and anxiety runs much deeper than most people realise. Whether it's a big life question or something as …
Notas del episodio
Navigating uncertainty can feel hard even when nothing is actually wrong, and the link between uncertainty and anxiety runs much deeper than most people realise. Whether it's a big life question or something as small as waiting on a reply, not knowing has a way of taking up far more space in your head than it logically should… and the harder you try to think your way out of it, the more stressful uncertainty seems to feel. The real reason for that is probably not what you'd expect… and once you see it, the fear of the unknown stops being so confusing and becomes something you can actually work with. This week on the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm getting into what's really going on when uncertainty gets under your skin, along with practical and realistic ways of living with uncertainty that don't require you to have every answer first.
👉 Ready to discover how to navigate uncertainty, even when it feels impossible? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Uncertainty isn't hard because you're bad at coping; it's tough for a reason that's far older than you'd think, and understanding it changes how you handle not knowing.
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Uncertainty and mental health
0:46 Navigating uncertainty
2:58 What uncertainty feels like
8:07 Why your brain treats uncertainty as danger
15:49 How to build your tolerance for uncertainty
25:21 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21664
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Being present more (Episode 352): https://ltamh.com/?p=21448
Worry (Episode 95): https://ltamh.com/?p=4234
Why you spiral, and how to stop (Episode 339): https://ltamh.com/?p=20475
Protecting your peace in chaotic times (Episode 315): https://ltamh.com/?p=19074
Protecting your peace (Episode 354): https://ltamh.com/?p=21557
Why your stress never switches off (Episode 347): https://ltamh.com/?p=21147
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
#uncertainty #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalwellbeing #protectyourpeace #fearoftheunknown #navigatinguncertainty #overthinking #anxiety #livingwithuncertainty
Protecting your peace isn’t optional (Episode 354)
Protecting your peace isn't a reward you earn once everything else is sorted… it's the foundation everything else is built on. But most of us have quietly filed it under ‘nice to have’, something ‘to get around …
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Protecting your peace isn't a reward you earn once everything else is sorted… it's the foundation everything else is built on. But most of us have quietly filed it under ‘nice to have’, something ‘to get around to’ once work's under control or everyone else is finally happy… except that moment never actually arrives, and so your peace just keeps getting rescheduled indefinitely. This episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast reorders that entirely: protecting your peace comes first, not last, because nothing else holds up properly without it as a foundation underneath; not your decisions, not your relationships, and not your energy. Protecting your peace also means being honest about something most advice skips over: sometimes making your peace the priority is the harder choice, not the easier one, and choosing it anyway is what actually changes things… even when that means disappointing someone, or saying no. This episode will teach you how to do that, so you can begin to protect your peace a lot more.
👉 Ready to stop waiting for permission to put your peace first? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Protecting your peace is about choosing yourself even when that's the harder option, because it’s the foundation that everything else is built on. Episode 354 teaches you how to do that.
ℹ️ Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I help you understand and improve your mental wellbeing with simple mental health tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome, and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Peace and mental health
0:48 Protect your peace
3:33 What is protecting your peace?
9:09 Why protecting your peace matters so much
16:18 How to actually put your peace first
25:53 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21557
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Protect your peace and avoid a breakdown (Episode 300): https://ltamh.com/?p=18109
Why finding balance feels impossible (Episode 353): https://ltamh.com/?p=21524
Barriers to peace of mind (Episode 293): https://ltamh.com/?p=17668
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
#protectyourpeace #peaceofmind #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealth #bettermentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #selfdevelopment #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #selfprioritization #settingboundaries #mentalwellbeing #selfprioritisation
Why finding balance feels impossible (Episode 353)
Finding balance in life gets much easier once you stop treating ‘balance’ like a perfect state you’re supposed to reach and somehow maintain. Because it’s not. Most of us have been taught to think of balance as …
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Finding balance in life gets much easier once you stop treating ‘balance’ like a perfect state you’re supposed to reach and somehow maintain. Because it’s not. Most of us have been taught to think of balance as gkeeping every part of life neatly under control, or eventually arriving at a point where it all just works. But real balance is much more practical and realistic than that. It’s about continually deciding where your limited time and energy are best used, based on what matters most to you in the present and in the longer term.
In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’ll help you rethink what finding balance actually means so that you can make better choices about where your energy goes. We’ll talk about how to stop measuring yourself against unrealistic standards, and how to create more room for the parts of your life that genuinely matter so that you can make balance something you can actually practice… instead of something you’re always trying to achieve.
👉 Ready to find greater balance in your life? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Finding balance isn’t about somehow keeping everything equal; it’s about learning how to keep adjusting your time and energy towards what matters most now and in the longer term.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Balance and mental health
0:34 Finding balance
3:24 What balance actually means
8:46 Why finding balance feels impossible
16:06 How to actually practice balance
25:33 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21524
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Finding balance (Episode 49): https://ltamh.com/?p=1986
What are you really chasing in life? (Episode 349): https://ltamh.com/?p=21240
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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How do you live in the present more? (Episode 352)
Being present sounds like the simplest advice in the world... until you try to do it, and it turns out to be the toughest thing ever. This episode is about why being present matters, and why it's so hard to be …
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Being present sounds like the simplest advice in the world... until you try to do it, and it turns out to be the toughest thing ever. This episode is about why being present matters, and why it's so hard to be present even when you try to be.
This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast I'm digging into the practicalities of living in the present more as a tool for better mental health. This isn't yet another list of breathing tricks or five-minute rituals that never sticks; it's about why being present actually matters (hint: it's got far less to do with your mood, and a lot more to do with who you're becoming), and why it's genuinely so hard to do, especially when the world feels heavy and uncertain... and when the idea of 'presence' can start to feel like an unattainable goal. I'm taking an honest look at why your mind resists the present by default, and I'll step you through a handful of realistic and practical ways to actually show up for your own life... instead of just supervising it from a distance. If you've tried the usual 'be present!' advice before and it never really stuck, this episode is the missing piece.
👉 Ready to start being more present in your life? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Being present is tough because your mind isn’t built to make it easy. This episode explains why, and how to overcome that challenge so you can be present more.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Being present and mental health
0:41 Living in the present
2:40 What does it mean to be present?
6:43 Why being present is hard
12:51 How to actually live in the present
24:41 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21448
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Feeling heavy emotionally (Episode 351): https://ltamh.com/?p=21318
Overthinking and thought spirals (Episode 321): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518
How to improve your mental health (Episode 338): https://ltamh.com/?p=20450
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Killingsworth & Gilbert (2010). A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science, visit https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1192439 for more
#beingpresent #livinginthepresent #mentalhealthtips #mindfulliving #mindfulness #presentmoment #mentalhealth #selfawareness #personalgrowth #selfdevelopment #protectyourpeace #ltamh #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthawareness
Why does everything feel so heavy sometimes? (Episode 351)
Why does everything feel so heavy sometimes, even on days when nothing's technically gone wrong? Let's talk about dealing with mental exhaustion and heaviness. In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental …
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Why does everything feel so heavy sometimes, even on days when nothing's technically gone wrong? Let's talk about dealing with mental exhaustion and heaviness.
In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I dig into what's actually happening when that weighed-down feeling takes over: how your brain starts rationing your physical, mental, and emotional energy the moment it hits something it can't control, and why that rationing quietly shrinks parts of your life that had nothing to do with the original problem in the first place. This isn't about making the hard thing disappear (because you probably can't, or you'd have done it already); it's about catching the exact moment "I can't fix this" turns into "so I might as well stop trying at everything," and taking that power back before it costs you more than it should. Whether what's weighing on you is the news, your health, your relationships, or something you couldn't even name out loud yet, the pattern underneath is the same… and so is the way out of that pattern. And if you want to go deeper on the control piece specifically, my episode on focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) is a great one to pair with this.
👉 Ready to stop letting heaviness and overwhelm shrink your life? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Feeling heavy and overwhelmed doesn't just make things tough, it quietly rations your energy and shrinks your whole life; this episode is about how to catch it happening and take your power back.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Heaviness and mental health
0:30 Feeling heavy and overwhelmed?
2:04 What ‘feeling heavy’ actually means
8:39 Why feeling heavy affects your mental health
13:55 How to stop feeling heavy from shrinking your life
24:55 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21318
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Overcoming hopelessness (Episode 297): https://ltamh.com/?p=17921
Living with depression (Episode 188): https://ltamh.com/?p=11106
Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291): https://ltamh.com/?p=17492
Protecting your peace in chaotic times (Episode 315): https://ltamh.com/?p=19074
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Learned helplessness, visit psychologytoday.com/us/basics/learned-helplessness for more
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How do you create the life you want? (Episode 350)
Why is it so hard to work out how to actually create the life you want? What does it take to change your life? And why do so many of us stay stuck in the same patterns, waiting to feel ready and telling …
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Why is it so hard to work out how to actually create the life you want? What does it take to change your life? And why do so many of us stay stuck in the same patterns, waiting to feel ready and telling ourselves we'll get there "someday," or quietly turning all of our research and reflection into a substitute for real action? It's time to stop waiting for life to start and start taking action today to live the life you want, one that's focused on your mental wellbeing... and this episode will help you do that.
In Episode 350 of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I explain how to start achieving goals and creating the life you want. We’ll discuss why simply visualising your future can work against you, and I share the handful of simple and practical shifts you can make that will close the gap between knowing and doing; the kind that make starting feel manageable instead of overwhelming, and that hold up even when finding motivation feels difficult. I also touch on how comparing yourself to others and their timelines can quietly pull you off course, and why keeping small promises to yourself is what actually rebuilds trust in your own follow-through.
If you've been feeling stuck in the same patterns and wondering how to take action in your life without waiting for the ‘right’ moment, this one's for you. And if you're still working out what you genuinely want first, Episode 349 is the natural place to start.
👉 Ready to stop waiting and actually start building the life you want? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Your life won't change on its own, and waiting for it to change doesn’t work, so this episode shows you how to stop overthinking things and actually start creating the life you want.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 How to change your life
0:44 Create the life you want
2:08 What creating the life you want actually means
7:32 Why knowing what you want isn’t enough
13:05 How to actually build the future you want
23:05 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21318
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
What are you really chasing in life? (Episode 349): https://ltamh.com/?p=21240
Stop being hard on yourself (Episode 343): https://ltamh.com/?p=20759
Why figuring out what you want is scary (Episode 341): https://ltamh.com/?p=20629
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📚 Research mentioned in this episode:
Gabriele Oettingen's WOOP method, visit woopmylife.org for more
#createyourfuture #personalgrowth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #lifepurpose #purposeandmeaning #selfawareness #intentionalliving #goalsetting #selfimprovement #procrastination #mindsetshift
What are you really chasing in life? (Episode 349)
Do you know what you’re actually chasing in life, and why? Are you clear on what actually matters to you? Because those are essential ingredients for better mental health.This episode is about understanding …
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Do you know what you’re actually chasing in life, and why? Are you clear on what actually matters to you? Because those are essential ingredients for better mental health.
This episode is about understanding your why, as well as the real difference between what you want and what actually matters and how that shapes whether you're living with purpose or just running on autopilot. I get into why so many of us end up chasing the wrong things, especially in a culture that's much better at telling you what to want than helping you ask why, and I talk about why finding purpose and meaning starts with being really honest about your own reasons for pursuing things rather than the results. You'll walk away from this episode with a genuine way to check whether your goals are actually aligned with what matters to you, so that your next move comes from something real rather than someone else's idea of ‘a life well lived’. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and yet still can't shake the sense that something's missing, then this episode is for you.
👉 Ready to work out what you're actually chasing, and why? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: What are you actually chasing in life? Because achieving everything on your list doesn't mean much if you've never actually stopped to ask yourself why you wanted any of it… and that’s what this episode will help you do.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 What are you actually pursuing in life?
0:40 Understanding what you’re chasing in life
3:25 Do you know what you’re pursuing?
9:55 Why understanding your ‘why’ matters
17:01 How to identify what you’re really chasing
24:03 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21240
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Focusing on what matters (Episode 306): https://ltamh.com/?p=18636
Why figuring out what you want is so scary (Episode 341): https://ltamh.com/?p=20629👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Let's Talk About Mental Health website: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
📖 Sources:
APA (2023) https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/purpose-in-life-less-stress-better-mental-health
Boreham & Schutte (2023) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jclp.23576
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How to stop settling for less than you deserve (Episode 348)
Your self-respect gets harder to protect when you keep accepting less than you deserve… and every time you let bad behaviour slide, or stay in a destructive situation, you end up reinforcing for yourself that …
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Your self-respect gets harder to protect when you keep accepting less than you deserve… and every time you let bad behaviour slide, or stay in a destructive situation, you end up reinforcing for yourself that your worth matters less than keeping the peace or not challenging things.
In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about why tolerating bad behaviour can slowly become your normal along with how what you accept from other people, situations, and even yourself shapes what happens next. If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle with standing up for yourself, or worried that setting boundaries with people will make you seem difficult, this episode will help you look at the problem differently. I’ll explain why self-respect and boundaries are closely connected, how repeatedly letting things slide can train both other people and yourself to expect less, and why changing that doesn’t mean suddenly becoming cold or aggressive. You’ll learn how to spot the moments where old patterns take over, audit the situations you may have normalised, deal with pushback, and set clearer standards before you need them. I also cover boundaries without guilt and how to be assertive, with practical ways to start respecting yourself more consistently.
👉 Ready to stop settling for less and start backing yourself? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Stop letting things slide, because you end up teaching other people (and yourself) that it’s OK to show you less respect than you deserve.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Stop putting up with crap!
0:39 What are you tolerating?
2:07 What does putting up with too much mean?
7:07 Why putting up with crap has a high cost
11:34 How to stop putting up with too much
22:53 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21204
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Stop people pleasing (Episode 322): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518
How to set healthy boundaries (Episode 248): https://ltamh.com/?p=14448
How to deal with manipulation (Episode 333): https://ltamh.com/?p=20211
Dealing with difficult people (Episode 325): https://ltamh.com/?p=19737
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
#selfrespect #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealth #settingboundaries #standingupforyourself #assertiveness #peoplepleasing #boundaries #emotionalwellbeing #healthierrelationships #protectyourpeace #selfawareness #letstalkaboutmentalhealth
Why you're always stressed, even when nothing's wrong (Episode 347)
Why do you feel stressed all the time, even when nothing's necessarily 'wrong' right now? If you can't remember the last time you felt properly calm or relaxed, your stress response probably isn't broken; it's …
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Why do you feel stressed all the time, even when nothing's necessarily 'wrong' right now? If you can't remember the last time you felt properly calm or relaxed, your stress response probably isn't broken; it's just never getting the signal to stand down.
In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I break down what's actually happening in your nervous system when stress becomes your resting state instead of a passing feeling, as well as why your stress response won't just switch itself off and why treating it as a workload problem usually only tells you half the story. I dig into the internal sources of stress most of us never name, like the self-criticism, the guilt around rest, and the standards we hold ourselves to, alongside the external causes of stress. You'll walk away understanding what your stress is actually trying to tell you, and you'll have practical and sustainable ways to calm your nervous system and address whatever's driving it to stay on high alert… without just trying to grit your teeth and push through.
👉 Ready to understand what your chronic stress is really trying to tell you? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Your chronic stress isn't a personality trait or a productivity problem… it's an alarm system that's stuck in the 'on' position, and this episode shows you how to actually turn the volume down.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Stress and mental health
0:54 Feeling constantly stressed
2:54 What stress actually is
8:07 Why stress affects your mental wellbeing
14:00 How to stop ignoring your stress
25:04 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21147
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Handling work stress (Episode 316): https://ltamh.com/?p=19257
Money stress (Episode 310): https://ltamh.com/?p=18852
Navigating challenging relationships (Episode 289): https://ltamh.com/?p=17399
How to improve your mental health (Episode 338): https://ltamh.com/?p=20450
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/
Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/
Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
#chronicstress #stressmanagement #stressawareness #nervoussystemregulation #stressrelief #cortisol #burnout #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #protectyourpeace #selfawareness #jeremygodwin #letstalkaboutmentalhealth
Feeling lost in life? Here's how to find your way again (Episode 346)
Feeling lost in life, and you don't have a clue how to find yourself again? Start here.This week on the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm exploring why feeling lost is not proof that you're broken or …
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Feeling lost in life, and you don't have a clue how to find yourself again? Start here.This week on the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm exploring why feeling lost is not proof that you're broken or failing somehow; often, it's a sign that you've drifted away from your preferences, your values, and your sense of direction. If you're feeling directionless, feeling stuck in life, feeling adrift, or feeling lost and unmotivated, this episode will help you understand what's happening beneath those feelings and what to do when you feel lost. I'll share practical mental health tips to help you stop trying to solve your whole life at once, so you can get the confusion out of your head and learn how to find your way in life one step at a time.Finding yourself again after feeling lost doesn't require some sort of dramatic reinvention; learning how to find yourself again begins with noticing what makes you feel more like you, following the thread of who you have always been, and rebuilding your inner compass through action. Feeling lost in life can feel overwhelming, but you can and will find yourself again one step at a time. It's time to begin finding meaning in life and to discover how to find direction in life without having the entire map.👉 Ready to reconnect with yourself and take your next step? Then let's talk!💡 TL;DR: Feeling lost in life doesn't mean there's something wrong with you, or that you're actually lost. This episode will show you how to find yourself again by rebuilding your inner compass one small step at a time.Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Feeling lost in life0:31 How to find your way again3:56 What feeling lost actually is8:30 Why that lost feeling can really throw you14:41 How to find your way back to yourself22:31 What I want you to take away📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21013📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin➕ Related episodes:
Feeling miserable (Episode 342): https://ltamh.com/?p=20725
Figuring out what you want (Episode 341): https://ltamh.com/?p=20629
Stop existing and start living! (Episode 334): https://ltamh.com/?p=20316👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.comSubscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/Daily Reflection Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/Daily Affirmations Tool: https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamhFind me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/#feelinglost #findyourself #findingyourselfagain #feelingstuck #findingdirection #findingpurpose #senseofself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #personalgrowth #selfawareness #protectyourpeace #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #jeremygodwin
How to stop your emotions making your decisions for you (Episode 345)
A strong feeling can often hijack you and take over in moments… but you can learn how to control your emotions, without shutting them down or pretending they aren’t there. In this episode of the Let’s Talk …
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A strong feeling can often hijack you and take over in moments… but you can learn how to control your emotions, without shutting them down or pretending they aren’t there.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m exploring what really happens when strong emotions hit and the thinking part of your brain seems to disappear, leaving you snapping, shutting down, or saying something you later regret. If you struggle with managing emotions, emotional reactions or wondering why your emotions take over, I’ll show you how to stay calm without fighting your feelings or letting them make your choices. You’ll learn practical emotional regulation tools for how to calm down when upset or dealing with emotional overwhelm, and I’ll also explain how to respond instead of react, as well as why emotional self-control is a skill you build rather than something you either have or don’t and how being kinder to yourself can help you stop overreacting over time… because your feelings deserve to be heard, but they aren’t qualified to be the boss.
👉 Ready to take back control of your emotions? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you want to learn how to manage your emotions, without suppressing them, then this episode will help you create enough space to stay calm, stop overreacting, and choose how you respond.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Emotions and your mental health
0:38 When emotions take over
3:52 When your emotions take the wheel
8:29 Understanding emotional hijacks
13:19 Stop your emotions running the show
20:16 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=21008
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
How to be less reactive (Episode 323): https://ltamh.com/?p=19640
You don’t have to believe everything you think (Episode 344): https://ltamh.com/?p=20856
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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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/
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Stop believing everything you think! (Episode 344)
Your mind can sound certain and still be completely wrong. Negative thoughts can feel frighteningly convincing when they show up, especially when they’re loud and insistent… but thoughts are not facts, and you …
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Your mind can sound certain and still be completely wrong. Negative thoughts can feel frighteningly convincing when they show up, especially when they’re loud and insistent… but thoughts are not facts, and you don’t have to let every anxious thought take control of your day.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about your relationship with your thoughts: why your mind can make negative thinking, racing thoughts and overthinking occurs, what automatic negative thoughts are, and why negative thoughts and anxiety feel like absolute truth… even when it’s just mental noise dressed up as certainty. This is for you if your mindset gets hijacked by worst-case scenarios, harsh self-judgement, 3am spirals, or that familiar feeling of being dragged around by whatever your mind shouted at you most recently. I’ll explain why trying to silence your thoughts or argue with every single one is exhausting (and usually pointless), and I’ll share practical ways to catch a thought and decide whether it actually deserves to take control. This is not about cultivating a perfectly quiet mind; it’s about learning how to stop believing your thoughts automatically, how to stop negative thoughts from running your life, and how to protect your emotional health one thought at a time.
👉 Ready to stop handing your thoughts the wheel? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: Your negative thoughts might feel true, but this episode shows you how to stop believing your thoughts on contact and start treating thoughts as thoughts… not facts.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Don’t believe every negative thought
0:31 You don’t have to believe every thought
4:04 What are negative thoughts?
8:49 Why negative thoughts affect your mental health
14:37 How to deal with negative thoughts
22:47 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20856
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Being hard on yourself (Episode 343): https://ltamh.com/?p=20759
Overthinking 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
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/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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Why you’re so hard on yourself, and how to stop (Episode 343)
If you ever wonder, “Why am I so hard on myself, and how do I stop letting self criticism run my life?” then we need to talk… because that harsh inner critic is doing more harm than good! In this episode of the …
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If you ever wonder, “Why am I so hard on myself, and how do I stop letting self criticism run my life?” then we need to talk… because that harsh inner critic is doing more harm than good!
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about being hard on yourself: that harsh inner voice that picks everything apart, keeps you stuck in negative self-talk, and makes you believe you have to beat yourself up in order to improve. Spoiler alert: you don’t. Because being too hard on yourself doesn’t make you stronger, or more disciplined, or more successful; it usually fuels self-criticism and anxiety, low self-worth, fear of failure, and that horrible feeling that nothing you do is ever good enough. So, in this episode, I’ll help you understand where your inner critic comes from, why that self-critical voice feels so convincing, and how to stop putting yourself down without pretending everything is fine. I’ll walk you through practical mental health tips for inner critic healing, including how to be less hard on yourself, how to create space from painful thoughts, and how to move forward with more kindness, confidence, and peace.
👉 Ready to stop handing your harsh inner voice the wheel? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: This episode is about how to stop being so hard on yourself, understand your inner critic, and break the cycle of self criticism without relying on fake positivity or pretending everything is fine.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Being hard on yourself
0:25 The truth about your inner critic
3:50 What it really looks like
7:04 Why it backfires
12:49 How to work with your critical inner voice
23:39 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20759
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support my work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Being kinder to yourself (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801
Improving your self worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
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/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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Feeling miserable all the time? Here's what it's pointing at (Episode 342)
Feeling miserable but can't quite explain why? Sometimes life looks fine on paper and yet it feels like you're just going through the motions, flat and empty and quietly unhappy. If you keep wondering "why am I …
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Feeling miserable but can't quite explain why? Sometimes life looks fine on paper and yet it feels like you're just going through the motions, flat and empty and quietly unhappy. If you keep wondering "why am I so unhappy?" or even "am I depressed?", this episode is for you. Here's the part worth knowing: that miserable feeling is usually pointing at something, and once you work out what, you can start to shift it.
This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast I'm talking about that persistent low, unhappy feeling, the difference between feeling miserable and actual depression, and what to do when you're stuck in a rut. I'll share practical tips to help you stop numbing, start paying attention, and work out what your misery is really trying to tell you. If you've been feeling flat and searching for how to feel better about life, this episode will help you make small, honest changes so you can find some balance and stop just going through the motions.
👉 Ready to stop feeling miserable and start discovering how to be happier? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: Feeling miserable isn't always depression; sometimes it's the sign you've been going through the motions for too long and need to start making honest changes.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 The misery you can't explain
0:42 Just going through the motions?
4:03 What this feeling actually is
7:23 Why you really feel this way
12:23 How to start feeling better
21:19 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20725
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Depression (Episode 188): https://ltamh.com/?p=11106
Figuring out what you want (Episode 341): https://ltamh.com/?p=20629
Stop existing and start living! (Episode 334): https://ltamh.com/?p=20316
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links:
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
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/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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Why figuring out what you want is so scary (Episode 341)
"But I don't know what I want!" If that thought runs on a loop whenever you feel lost in life, you're not alone, and the reason it's so hard to answer might not be the one you'd expect. Figuring out what you …
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"But I don't know what I want!" If that thought runs on a loop whenever you feel lost in life, you're not alone, and the reason it's so hard to answer might not be the one you'd expect. Figuring out what you want can feel genuinely scary, and that fear is far more common than anyone admits.
In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm talking about how to figure out what you want when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or scared to name it in the first place. I'll explore the fear of going after what you want, the messy truth about being honest with yourself, and why wanting something can feel so threatening. You'll learn practical tips for finding clarity and moving forward when you feel stuck, so you can take it one step at a time without waiting for perfect certainty.
👉 Ready to figure out what you want and start moving towards it? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you're feeling lost in life and thinking "I don't know what I want," this episode shows you how to figure out what you want by getting honest with yourself… so you can finally start moving forward, without waiting for perfect certainty.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 "I don't know what I want"
0:38 Why figuring out what you want feels so hard
5:01 What's really going on
8:56 Why staying stuck wears you down
13:02 How to figure out what you want
23:53 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20629
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Avoidance (Episode 99): https://ltamh.com/?p=4560
Stop existing and start living! (Episode 334): https://ltamh.com/?p=20316
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
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/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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Overfunctioning: why doing everything for everyone is breaking you (Episode 340)
Why do you keep doing everything for everyone, even when you're running on empty? That's called overfunctioning: the quiet pattern where being the capable, reliable one slowly wears you down while nobody …
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Why do you keep doing everything for everyone, even when you're running on empty? That's called overfunctioning: the quiet pattern where being the capable, reliable one slowly wears you down while nobody notices, including you. And it's costing your mental health more than you realise.
This week in the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm talking about overfunctioning: the pattern where being the capable and reliable one slowly wears you down while nobody notices, including you. If you carry the invisible labour and the mental load for everyone around you, or if you can't seem to stop even though you're overwhelmed and exhausted, then this episode is for you. I'll explain what overfunctioning actually is, why it's so closely tied to people pleasing, hyper-independence and emotional exhaustion, and why it leaves you carrying too much while quietly losing yourself in the process. More importantly, I'll walk you through how to stop overfunctioning in practical, realistic ways: how to start setting limits, how to name what you're carrying, and how to ask for what you need without everything falling apart.
This is about understanding the pattern underneath the overwhelm so you can find some balance, protect your emotional health, and avoid burnout from invisible labour and emotional labour.
👉 Ready to stop carrying so much and start looking after yourself too? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you're the one who holds everything together for everyone else, then who's holding you together? This episode explores overfunctioning, including why you take on so much and how to put some of it down before it breaks you.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 The pattern nobody notices
0:39 What carrying too much costs you
3:33 What overfunctioning actually is
9:23 Why it wears down your mental health
16:33 How to start putting it down
25:43 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20502
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Feeling like a burden (Episode 336): https://ltamh.com/?p=20357
Avoiding a breakdown (Episode 300): https://ltamh.com/?p=18109
Being kind to yourself when struggling (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801
👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
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/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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Why you spiral, and how to stop it (Episode 339)
Does your mind ever take one worried thought and turn it into a full-scale emergency, leaving you overwhelmed, exhausted and unable to think straight? That's a spiral, and if it's familiar territory, this …
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Does your mind ever take one worried thought and turn it into a full-scale emergency, leaving you overwhelmed, exhausted and unable to think straight? That's a spiral, and if it's familiar territory, this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast is for you. Because what nobody tells you about being in a spiral is this: the things you instinctively do to stop spiralling are often what keep it going.
This week I'm getting into what actually happens in your brain and body when a spiral takes hold, because understanding the feedback loop is the first step to interrupting it. When your thoughts, your emotions and your nervous system all start feeding each other, you can feel completely out of control. I'll explain why spiralling happens, why the responses most people reach for tend to make it worse, and I'll give you practical, realistic tools for emotional regulation that work even when you're already overwhelmed. If panic and anxiety are familiar territory and you're ready to break the cycle rather than just survive it, this one's for you.
👉 Ready to stop spiralling and break the cycle? Then let's talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you've ever felt your thoughts start to spiral and tried everything to make them stop, only to end up more overwhelmed than when you started, this episode will explain why that happens and what to actually do about it.
Let's Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let's talk!
⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 When one thought becomes an emergency
0:21 How to calm down mid-spiral
3:04 What a spiral actually is
7:20 Why a spiral hijacks your brain
12:08 How to interrupt the cycle
21:59 What I want you to take away📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20475
📖 Buy my book 'Life Advice That Doesn't Suck': https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Overthinking and thought spirals (Episode 321): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518
Fatigue and anxiety (Episode 331): https://ltamh.com/?p=20080
Why overwhelm can make you freeze and shut down (Episode 330): https://ltamh.com/?p=20056👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.
🔗 Links
Learn more about Let's Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
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/
Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
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Better mental health doesn't require you to do more (Episode 338)
What does better mental health actually look like in real life, and how do you find time to build it when you're already busy, tired, and stretched thin? Because the thing nobody tells you is that better mental …
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What does better mental health actually look like in real life, and how do you find time to build it when you're already busy, tired, and stretched thin? Because the thing nobody tells you is that better mental health isn't about doing more; it's about focusing on the few things that actually make a difference.
In this episode of the Let's Talk About Mental Health podcast, I'm breaking down the basics of better mental health into practical steps you can actually use without piling more onto your plate. I share a simple framework built around daily habits, weekly check-ins and monthly reflection, so you can strengthen your mental wellbeing one choice at a time. It's honest, realistic mental health advice for anyone who wants to look after themselves more intentionally and finally feel like they're getting somewhere.👉 Ready to build better mental health with more clarity and consistency? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: What if better mental health isn’t about doing more, but focusing on the few things that actually make a huge difference? In this episode, I break down the basics of better mental health with simple and realistic mental health tips for your everyday life.Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is 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 and my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome and let’s talk!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Why doing more isn't working
0:35 What better mental health actually looks like
3:07 What it really takes (it's less than you think)
7:00 Why your mental health is worth the effort
10:14 The few things that actually make a difference
21:26 What I want you to take away
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20450 📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
ℹ️ Mental health resources: https://ltamh.com/resources/
➕ Related episodes:
Setting healthy boundaries (Episode 248): https://ltamh.com/?p=14448 Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801 How to protect your peace (Episode 300): https://ltamh.com/?p=18109 👋 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 improve your mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksLearn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/ 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/
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What's your body really trying to tell you? Physical anxiety symptoms (Episode 337)
Physical anxiety symptoms can feel terrifying, especially when anxiety and stress start showing up in your body with chest tightness, nausea, a racing heart, or panic attack symptoms that seem to come out of …
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Physical anxiety symptoms can feel terrifying, especially when anxiety and stress start showing up in your body with chest tightness, nausea, a racing heart, or panic attack symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere. So, we need to talk about how to identify and deal with physical anxiety symptoms... and how to calm them.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I explore what happens when anxiety stops feeling like ‘just worry’ and starts showing up physically, as well as why anxiety happens and how the body can get stuck in a feedback loop. We’ll also explore how nervous system anxiety can leave you dealing with heart palpitations anxiety, anxiety nausea, anxiety exhaustion, and other anxiety physical effects that make everyday life feel harder than it needs to. I break down anxiety vs panic attack symptoms, look at what somatic anxiety can actually feel like, and share practical mental health tips to help you respond more calmly, understand the pattern beneath your symptoms, and start finding real anxiety relief instead of feeding the fear.
This episode is for anyone dealing with anxiety symptoms, a panic attack, an anxiety attack, or the exhausting confusion of wondering whether what you’re feeling is stress, burnout, an anxiety disorder, or something more serious.
👉 Ready to understand your anxiety symptoms better and find peace? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: Think your symptoms are random? This episode breaks down physical anxiety symptoms and the link between anxiety and stress, so you can understand what your body is trying to tell you and what to do about it.
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!
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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Anxiety symptoms and mental health
0:37 Physical anxiety symptoms
4:28 What anxiety does to your body
10:00 Why an anxiety loop happens
16:03 How to calm the anxiety loop
24:27 Final tips for physical anxiety symptoms
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20446
📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
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➕ Related episodes:
Fatigue and anxiety (Episode 331): https://ltamh.com/?p=20080
Emotional regulation when overwhelmed (Episode 327): https://ltamh.com/?p=19866
👋 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.
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Why you feel like a burden... and how to stop (Episode 336)
Do you feel like a burden if you need help from others? Do you keep asking yourself whether you’re too much, too needy, or too hard to support? In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m …
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Do you feel like a burden if you need help from others? Do you keep asking yourself whether you’re too much, too needy, or too hard to support?
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about feeling like a burden when you’re struggling and why that belief can quietly fuel low self worth, self doubt, emotional suppression, hyper independence, trust issues, and the fear of being a burden whenever you need emotional support.
If you’ve ever talked yourself out of asking for help, felt worthless for having needs, or let your inner critic convince you that your emotional pain is a problem for other people, this episode is for you. I explore where that pattern comes from, how shame and emotional vulnerability can mean you start to feel unsafe quickly, and why asking for help does not make you weak, needy, or broken. I also unpack how overcoming self sabotage and healing trauma, as well as building self compassion, can help you stop treating your needs like something you have to apologise for, so you can find healthier and clearer ways to seek mental health support.
👉 Ready to ask for support without shame taking over? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you’re struggling with feeling like a burden, low self worth, or the fear of asking for help, this episode will help you understand why it happens and how to seek support without shame running the show.
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!
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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Feeling like a burden
0:25 How to stop feeling like a burden
2:24 What it means when your needs feel like too much
6:12 Why needing support can feel unsafe
12:42 How to ask for support without shame taking over
22:09 Final tips for asking for support
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20357
📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801
👋 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.
🔗 Links
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
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/
#feelinglikeaburden #askingforhelp #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #feelingstuck #emotionalsupport #lowselfworth #hyperindependence #mentalhealthsupport
How to deal with a breakup without losing yourself (Episode 335)
Navigating heartbreak and breakup pain can be rough, because there’s no instruction guide on how to get over a breakup… especially when it’s negatively affecting your mental health. So, let's talk about how to …
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Navigating heartbreak and breakup pain can be rough, because there’s no instruction guide on how to get over a breakup… especially when it’s negatively affecting your mental health. So, let's talk about how to survive a breakup without losing your sense of self.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about how to deal with a breakup in a way that’s honest, practical, and kind to yourself. Whether you’re struggling with heartbreak, breakup anxiety, breakup grief, or the confusing aftermath of a relationship ending, this episode will help you understand why breakup healing can feel like such an emotional rollercoaster and what to do after a breakup if you want to heal without feeding the pain.
I explore how to get through a breakup when your mind keeps going backwards, why healing after a breakup takes time, how to move on after a breakup without abandoning your self-respect, and why letting go after a breakup is really part of a bigger healing journey. So if you’re stuck in the messy middle part and wondering how to deal with a breakup without losing yourself, this episode will help you protect your dignity and take small steps forward.
👉 Ready to deal with a breakup without losing yourself? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: Going through a breakup? Feeling stuck in heartbreak, anxiety, or constant overthinking? In this episode I talk about how to deal with a breakup, so you can calm the chaos and start healing.
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!
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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Dealing with a breakup
0:39 How to get through a breakup
3:31 What a breakup really does to you
5:36 Why breakups affect your mental health
10:08 How to deal with a breakup
22:44 Final tips and breakup advice
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20354
📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin
➕ Related episodes:
Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (324): https://ltamh.com/?p=19676
👋 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.
🔗 Links
Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/
Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: https://ltamh.com
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/
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Stop existing and start living! (Episode 334)
Feeling stuck in life? Going through the motions? Wondering why life feels empty? It’s time to stop existing and start living more!In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I explore the …
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Feeling stuck in life? Going through the motions? Wondering why life feels empty? It’s time to stop existing and start living more!
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I explore the difference between existing vs living and what happens when survival mode becomes your normal. If you’ve been feeling numb, flat, disconnected, or like you’re just getting through each day, this episode is for you. I talk about why feeling stuck is often not just a motivation problem, and how to enjoy life more through simple and meaningful shifts that build momentum over time. This is an honest, practical conversation about how to stop feeling numb, how to get out of a rut, how to be more present, and how intentional living can help you change your life in realistic ways.
So if you’ve been asking yourself how to enjoy life, how to be happy, how to start over, and how to stop existing and start living, or wondering why your purpose driven life feels so far away, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to start re-engaging with your life with more kindness, clarity, and self-respect.
👉 Ready to start participating in your life more fully? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you’re feeling stuck, numb, or like you’re just existing instead of living, this episode will help you understand why life feels empty and how to start enjoying life more.
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!
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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Existing vs living
0:28 It’s time to stop existing and start living
2:43 What is existing vs living?
6:23 Why just existing harms your mental health
11:07 How to stop existing and start living
22:46 Final tips for dealing with manipulation
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20316
📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
➕ Related episodes:
Focusing on what really matters (Episode 306): https://ltamh.com/?p=18636
Being more present (Episode 287): https://ltamh.com/?p=17264
Being intentional (Episode 218): https://ltamh.com/?p=12776
👋 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.
🔗 Links
Subscribe 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/
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How to deal with manipulation (Episode 333)
Feeling manipulated by someone? Manipulation can include guilt tripping, pressure, emotional manipulation, controlling behaviour, and sometimes gaslighting, but the common thread is the same: someone is trying …
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Feeling manipulated by someone? Manipulation can include guilt tripping, pressure, emotional manipulation, controlling behaviour, and sometimes gaslighting, but the common thread is the same: someone is trying to pull you away from your own needs, wants, and choices.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about how to deal with manipulation: what manipulative behavior is, and how to approach emotional manipulation in a more assertive way, especially when manipulation tactics make it hard to navigate a difficult relationship. If you’re dealing with manipulative people, toxic relationships, or unhealthy relationships, or if you’re trying to understand the signs of manipulation before you get pulled in too far, this episode is for you. I’ll explore why guilt and manipulation can affect your self-esteem and mental health so deeply, why manipulative dynamics often get worse when you start setting boundaries, and how to say no without over-explaining, apologising, or letting someone else’s pressure make your choices for you. You’ll learn how to recognise manipulation earlier, respond with more self-respect, and practice assertiveness in a way that protects your peace without turning you into someone cold or cruel.
👉 Ready to recognise manipulation and respond more assertively? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: If guilt trips, gaslighting, or manipulative behaviour keep pushing you into saying yes when you really mean no, this episode will help you spot manipulation earlier and respond with more self-respect.
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 Manipulation and mental health
0:36 Dealing with manipulative people
3:15 What is manipulation?
6:49 Why manipulation harms your mental health
11:21 How to stop being manipulated
23:35 Final tips for dealing with manipulation
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20211
📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
➕ Related episodes:
Discomfort (Episode 239): https://ltamh.com/?p=14013
Patterns (Episode 303): https://ltamh.com/?p=18325
Healthier Relationships (Episode 266): https://ltamh.com/?p=15724
Boundaries/People Pleasing (Episode 322): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518
Difficult People (Episode 325): https://ltamh.com/?p=19737
👋 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.
🔗 Links
Subscribe 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/
Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/
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Why you still feel lonely around other people (Episode 332)
Ever wondered, “Why am I lonely even when people are around me?” You’re not alone, and loneliness around others is more common that you might think. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health …
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Ever wondered, “Why am I lonely even when people are around me?” You’re not alone, and loneliness around others is more common that you might think.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about loneliness in one of its most confusing forms: feeling alone, unseen, and disconnected even when you’re surrounded by other people. If you feel lonely in friendships, at work, in a relationship, or in social situations that look fine on the outside, this episode is for you. I explore why loneliness is not just about having no friends or being physically by yourself, but about the quality of your connection, the levels of loneliness people can experience, and what may be driving chronic loneliness or that constant thought of “why am I lonely?”. I also look at why you may feel unseen, how to deal with loneliness, what to do when you feel lonely around other people, and how to stop feeling lonely by building connections that feels more real.
So if you’ve been wondering how to overcome loneliness, how to feel more connected, or why being around people still leaves you feeling alone, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do next.
👉 Ready to feel more connected and less alone? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: If you often feel lonely even around other people, this episode will help you understand why you feel alone, what you need to focus on, and how to start overcoming loneliness and build real connections.
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 Loneliness and mental health
0:32 Feeling lonely when you’re not alone
3:08 What is feeling lonely around others
8:10 Why loneliness affects your mental health
12:55 How to deal with loneliness
22:22 Final tips for dealing with loneliness
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20200
📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
➕ Related episodes:
Emotional regulation (Episode 15): https://ltamh.com/?p=848
👋 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.
🔗 Links
Subscribe 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/
#loneliness #feelinglonely #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #feelingalone #dealingwithloneliness #healthierrelationships #emotionalconnection
Anxious and exhausted all the time? Here’s why. (Episode 331)
Are you dealing with fatigue and anxiety, brain fog, and that horrible feeling of being both wired and worn out at the same time? Welcome to one of the most common anxiety symptoms: fatigue.In this episode of …
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Are you dealing with fatigue and anxiety, brain fog, and that horrible feeling of being both wired and worn out at the same time? Welcome to one of the most common anxiety symptoms: fatigue.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about why ‘anxiety exhaustion’ can leave you feeling flat, mentally exhausted, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in survival mode even when you’re trying your best to hold it all together. This episode is for anyone who feels anxious often, keeps pushing through stress and anxiety, and is starting to wonder whether they’re dealing with burnout, mental exhaustion, anxiety symptoms, or just some vague kind of fatigue they can’t explain.
I unpack how anxiety, stress, and constant internal pressure can quietly drain your system, fuel brain fog, and make ordinary life feel harder than it should, and I explore how to stop anxiety and fatigue feeding each other without piling on more pressure or pretending you can just “power through”. If you’ve ever worried about adrenal fatigue, felt confused by your anxiety symptoms, or wondered why anxiety relief can feel so hard when you’re already worn down, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to begin breaking the cycle in practical, realistic ways.
👉 Ready to understand your exhaustion and start breaking the cycle? Then let’s talk!
💡 TL;DR: Sick of feeling anxious, exhausted, foggy, and stuck in survival mode? In this episode I unpack the link between fatigue and anxiety so you can understand what’s draining you and how to start changing it.
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 Mental health and anxiety
0:39 Fatigue and anxiety
4:21 What is fatigue and anxiety?
7:20 Why fatigue and anxiety affects your mental health
11:52 How to break the cycle of fatigue and anxiety
22:06 Final freeze response tips
📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20080
📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/
➕ Related episodes:
Emotional regulation (Episode 327): https://ltamh.com/?p=19866
👋 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.
🔗 Links
Subscribe 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/
#anxiety #fatigue #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #stressresponse #emotionalregulation #nervoussystem #copingwithoverwhelm
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