Let's Talk About Mental Health

Let's Talk About... Trauma (Episode 118)

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trauma is a challenging topic… but just because something might be difficult to talk about, that doesn’t mean we don’t discuss it (because the m...

Let's Talk About... Motivation (Episode 117)

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Motivation comes from many places, but it’s the drive that comes from within (your intrinsic motivation) that can serve to push you to achieve thing...

Let's Talk About... Ruminating (Episode 116)

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rumination involves finding yourself feeling ‘stuck’ in thoughts about the past and struggling to let go of things that have or haven’t happened...

Let's Talk About... Friendship (Episode 115)

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Healthy friendships take work and they need to be balanced, fair and mutually respectful. The thing is that the people we spend our time with, physica...

Let's Talk About... Fulfilment (Episode 114)

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling fulfilled by what you do with your life, especially at work, isn’t just for the chosen few; anybody can (and should!) feel fulfilled in what...

Let's Talk About... Planning (Episode 113)

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You really can create any future you want… you just have to create it. Painful, I know! But with a bit of healthy planning you can create just about...

Let's Think About Mental Health (Episode 112)

02 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re looking for a little inspiration to guide you and help you look after your mental health and wellbeing in the coming months, look no furth...

Let's Talk About... Abundance (Episode 111)

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The word ‘abundance’ has become a by-word for wealth and material things, but what does it really mean and how does cultivating true abundance hel...

Let's Talk About... Satisfaction (Episode 110)

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to be truly satisfied with your life? How is that different to happiness? This week I’m talking about ways to improve your sense o...

Let's Talk About... Rest (Episode 109)

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rest is not an indulgence; it’s a basic necessity. So why then do we feel the constant pressure to go, go, go even though we have to know that exhau...

Let's Talk About... Jealousy (Episode 108)

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jealousy tends to do more harm to us than it does to others, so why do we it control us sometimes and how do you manage it in a healthy way? Well, tha...

Let's Talk About... Stuff (Episode 107)

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How much stuff do we really need? The answer to that will be different for everyone, but the point here is that there is a massive difference between ...

Let's Talk About... Yes (Episode 106)

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saying yes to new opportunities, and looking for possibilities rather than problems, is an invitation to yourself to grow. However, bearing in mind th...

Let's Talk About... No (Episode 105)

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The word ‘no’ is (in my opinion) the second-greatest word in the English language (and next week I’ll tell you what the greatest is!) because it...

Let's Talk About... Self-Doubt (Episode 104)

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If we let self doubt hold us back from being the best we can be, then we are stealing our own happiness and life satisfaction from ourselves — which...

Let's Talk About... Calm (Episode 103)

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Calm and peace of mind can play an enormous role in better mental health, in terms of helping you to feel grounded and focused… so in this week’s ...

Let's Talk About... Anxiety (Episode 102)

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues worldwide and it can be really tough to know where to start when it comes to managing it in a h...

The Basics of Good Mental Health (Episode 101)

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good mental health takes work, so this week I’m talking about some of the most fundamental things that you can do to improve and maintain your menta...

Let's Talk About... The Future (Episode 100)

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finding the right balance between hope for the future and living for today takes work, and it’s about controlling what you can (i.e. Yourself) and l...

Let's Talk About... Avoidance (Episode 99)

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Avoidance might seem like a way to escape issues or difficult situations, however it’s rarely effective because problems don’t just go away! Inste...

Let's Talk About... Perfectionism (Episode 98)

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Perfectionism might seem like a great idea in theory (who doesn’t want to be the best at things and always deliver 100%?) however in practice it’s...

Let's Talk About... Healing (Episode 97)

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Healing is less of a destination and more of an ongoing journey with some amazing scenery along the way, and very often you might find yourself headin...

Let's Talk About... Self-Respect (Episode 96)

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self-respect matters because it shapes your self confidence and self belief, and the thing about respecting yourself is that if you don’t treat your...

Let's Talk About... Worry (Episode 95)

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Worry is a guaranteed way to rob yourself of today’s happiness over something that most likely will not happen, so this week I’m exploring how to ...

Let's Talk About... The Past (Episode 94)

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The past is a weird place. Why? Because it still exists in our mind but it doesn’t actually exist anymore… which means it both matters and doesn’...

Let's Talk About... Joy (Episode 93)

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Joy is one of the loveliest of all human emotions in terms of how good it makes us feel about ourselves and about life in general, and the thing with ...

Let's Talk About... Death (Episode 92)

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Death and mortality is not a topic to be feared and avoided, but one to be discussed and understood. Why? Because avoiding it and pretending it isn't ...

Let's Talk About... Triggers (Episode 91)

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Genuine triggers (not just ‘I don't like that so I'm going to be difficult about it'!) are deeply rooted in past pain that still needs to be worked ...

Let's Talk About... Positivity (Episode 90)

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are lots of different ways to incorporate more positivity into your thoughts and actions, and it’s important to be aware of the difference bet...

Let's Talk About... Difficult Choices (Episode 89)

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we have to make tough decisions which can feel painful or have long-term consequences, and it can be challenging to manage all the feelings ...

Let's Talk About... Conflict (Episode 88)

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict can be upsetting and stressful, and when there are emotional connections involved it can be even more devastating. However it can also be an ...

Let's Talk About... Work (Episode 87)

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We spend a huge amount of our lives at work. Regardless of whether you work for yourself or someone else, there are lots of competing challenges and o...

Let's Talk About... Focus (Episode 86)

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What you focus on creates your reality. Whether you choose to focus on the negative or the positive, what you focus on is what you get. There are lots...

Let's Talk About... Maturity (Episode 85)

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maturity, and especially emotional maturity, is not something that automatically comes with age; it takes conscious work and effort (and there’s als...

Let's Talk About... Failure (Episode 84)

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Failure is such a subjective and judgemental notion, and it can be tied up in social pressure as well as our own expectations about who we are and whe...

Let's Talk About... Being Present (Episode 83)

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being present helps you to cope with stress, anxiety and other challenges because it serves to remind you that life is lived here and now, and everyth...

Let’s Talk About… Expectations (Episode 82)

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We often expect things to turn out exactly the way we want them to, and sometimes they will; however… sometimes we might found ourselves feeling dis...

Let's Talk About... Rejection (Episode 81)

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we experience rejection by other people it can do a lot of damage to our confidence and sense of self-worth, and so we need to find healthy ways ...

Let's Talk About... Self-Forgiveness (Episode 80)

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Self forgiveness can be quite challenging and confronting for many of us, especially when we start talking about the kind of hurt and pain that we car...

Let's Talk About... Supporting Others (Episode 79)

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Providing support in a healthy way requires a balanced and mindful approach — giving support is part of most relationships, however it needs to be d...

Let's Talk About... Self-Worth (Episode 78)

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your self worth has a direct effect on your mental health, because it’s about how you see yourself and the value you have as an individual. So how d...

Let's Talk About... Setbacks (Episode 77)

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As much as we would probably love everything to be perfect all the time, life doesn’t work like that. We inevitably have to deal with setbacks and c...

Let's Talk About... Dreams (Episode 76)

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For many of us our dreams represent our deepest ambitions and goals in an intimate and highly personal way, and they reveal a lot about who we truly a...

Let's Talk About... Toxic People (Episode 75)

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I try to focus on the good in people as much as I can, but some people are just nasty and unpleasant. Try as we might to avoid them we might struggle ...

Let's Talk About... Success (Episode 74)

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We need to rethink success. For years we’ve been sold this message throughout much of the world that success is based on things like money, status a...

Let's Talk About... Anger (Episode 73)

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anger is one of those emotions that most (if not all) of us experience from time to time, and healthy anger can serve to drive us to address things th...

Let's Talk About... Truth (Episode 72)

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So much of our notion of ‘truth’ is tied up in how we perceive the world and how we perceive ourselves, as well as how we judge ourselves based on...

Let's Talk About... Shame (Episode 71)

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shame is something that can show up for many of us time after time both internally and also in external terms, such as the judgments other people put ...

Let's Talk About... Doubt (Episode 70)

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Doubt can sometimes be healthy, because it helps us to consider our actions and behaviours while reminding us that we’re not always correct about ev...

Let's Talk About... Distractions (Episode 69)

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Distractions can sometimes be a good thing, especially if we feel overwhelmed, and there are plenty of healthy distractions. But there is an enormous ...

Let's Talk About... Ego (Episode 68)

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of our identity can be tied up in our ego in terms of our sense of self-worth and value, and it can play a big part in how we get our energy fro...

Let's Talk About... Energy (Episode 67)

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the idea of ‘energy’ a lot, especially in the context of wellbeing… but what does it actually mean? Is there any basis in fact beh...

Let's Talk About... Connection (Episode 66)

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I think if there were ever a more perfect time to talk about connection, this is probably it! These last 12 months have been tough work and I think ma...

Let’s Talk About... Resistance (Episode 65)

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Resistance is something that can happen to any one of us (and often does every day!), in terms of resisting both external stuff and our internal motiv...

Let's Talk About... Patience (Episode 64)

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being more patient can improve your mental health and wellbeing because it helps you to see things in a clearer way so that you can respond more thoug...

Let's Talk About... Simplicity (Episode 63)

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that can have a big impact on our wellbeing is our ability to focus on simplicity over complication, because the more complex things...

Let's Talk About... Self-Awareness (Episode 62)

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding who you are and how that influences every aspect of your life, including your feelings and your overall health, is a massive part of wel...

Let’s Talk About... Happiness (Episode 61)

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We seem to have such constant pressure to be happy from both ourselves and the world around us, however the things that are supposed to make us happy ...

Let's Talk About... Wellbeing (Episode 60)

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a brand-new year (hooray!) and to help you make the most of it (in spite of all the challenges we continue to face), 2021 is The Year of Wellbe...

Looking Back, Looking Forward (Episode 59)

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare to say farewell (at last!) to 2020, it’s a good time to reflect on what we’ve learned this year and what we might need to consider f...

Let's Talk About... Meaning (Episode 58)

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2020 has served an important purpose: it has challenged us to really think about what matters in our lives, and for most of us that comes back to find...

Let's Talk About... Emotions (Episode 57)

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What we choose to do with our emotions determines what happens next, and good emotional health involves making healthy choices — you are not your em...

Let's Talk About... Manipulation (Episode 56)

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It’s human nature to hope that other people have good intentions when they interact with us, however unfortunately that isn’t always the case… s...

Let's Talk About... Authenticity (Episode 55)

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If 2020 has taught us anything it’s the value of focusing on what really matters (like our loved ones) and also the importance of being true to ours...

Let's Talk About... Trust (Episode 54)

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trust is something that goes hand-in-hand with boundaries (the subject of last week’s episode) and it’s an absolutely fundamental part of good rel...

Let's Talk About... Boundaries (Episode 53)

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An important part of good mental health is about setting boundaries, which are limits of what you will and will not accept from others or from yoursel...

Let's Talk About... Change (Episode 52)

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Change is the one constant in life; no matter what we do, things do not and cannot stay the same. That can present real challenges in terms of our wel...

Let's Talk About... Perseverance (Episode 51)

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life can become overwhelming and we can feel like we’re running out of steam, especially with all the things that go on in our minds and i...

Let’s Talk About... Choice (Episode 50)

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our choices determine what happens next in our lives; where we go, what we do, and, ultimately, how we grow as human beings. This week’s episode is ...

Let's Talk About... Finding Balance (Episode 49)

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With all the craziness and upheaval that 2020 has sent our way, this seemed like a good time to talk about finding balance — even though I covered t...

Let's Talk About... Control (Episode 48)

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The topic of ‘control’ might seem like an odd one to talk about in 2020, which at times has felt so out of control that it’s just not funny, but...

Let's Talk About... Optimism (Episode 47)

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a huge difference between realistic optimism and delusional optimism — guess which one is better for your mental health?! This week’s ep...

Let's Talk About... Gratitude (Episode 46)

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea of gratitude has had a lot of attention lately and sadly it’s been a bit over-engineered, but it really doesn’t need to be some complicat...

Let's Talk About... Assertiveness (Episode 45)

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it can be challenging to communicate your needs in an open, honest and respectful way, so that’s why this week I’m talking about being a...

Let's Talk About... Forgiveness (Episode 44)

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Your ability to forgive can play a huge role in your overall wellbeing, so that’s why this week I’m talking about how forgiveness can improve your...

Let's Talk About... Self-Esteem (Episode 43)

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How you think about yourself plays a huge role in your overall wellbeing, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about what self-estee...

Let's Talk About... Mindfulness (Episode 42)

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness is a really simple tool that can improve our mental and physical wellbeing (yep, there’s actual scientific evidence to prove it!), so th...

Let's Talk About... Kindness (Episode 41)

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The idea that kindness is good for your wellbeing isn’t just a new-agey and flowery idea — there’s a massive amount of evidence (and it’s stil...

Let's Talk About... Strength (Episode 40)

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re finally beginning to accept that being strong mentally and emotionally means confronting challenges and turning them into opportunities, inste...

Let's Talk About... Coronavirus (Episode 39)

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coronavirus is the biggest global event in recent history and it is responsible for a massive rise in mental health conditions including anxiety and d...

Let's Talk About... Relationships (Episode 38)

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a massive difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about how our intim...

Let's Talk About... Growth (Episode 37)

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Change is inevitable but growing from it is a choice, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about the role of personal growth in livi...

Let's Talk About... Acceptance (Episode 36)

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting hung up on what has or hasn’t happened, either in the world or within yourself, can cause unnecessary suffering and damage your mental healt...

Let's Talk About... Insecurity (Episode 35)

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Insecurity can have a negative effect on your mental health if you let it control you or hold you back, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m...

Let's Talk About... Addiction (Episode 34)

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Addiction can make your life very difficult and affect the people you love, so that’s why in this week’s episode I’m talking about why addiction...

Let's Talk About... Support (Episode 33)

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to know where to start or what to expect when it comes to getting support for your mental health. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talk...

Let's Talk About... Letting Go (Episode 32)

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Holding on to past hurts and wrongs can make you miserable, and that’s no way to live life. In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how letting...

Let's Talk About... Mindset (Episode 31)

14 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How you think about yourself and the world around you has a huge impact on the way you experience this thing that we call life. In this week’s episo...

Let's Talk About... Identity (Episode 30)

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you want out of life? What do you want to be known for? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about findi...

Let's Talk About... Habits (Episode 29)

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with the effect of your habits on your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the role of habits in good mental h...

Let's Talk About... Feelings (Episode 28)

24 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you manage your feelings effectively? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about learning how to manage your feelings even when it might seem...

Let's Talk About... Recovery (Episode 27)

17 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you take control of your mental health recovery? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about the ups and downs of the process of recovering fr...

Let's Talk About... Grief (Episode 26)

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with grief, while still looking after your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how to manage your mental healt...

Let's Talk About... Uncertainty (Episode 25)

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with times of uncertainty, such as those caused by the massive social and economic upheavals of COVID-19 (along with the obvious healt...

Dealing with sudden financial stress (Bonus Mini-Episode)

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With the economic crisis that impacted the world in March 2020, many people suddenly found themselves either out of work or struggling to work out how...

Let's Talk About... Panic (Episode 24)

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with difficult times, or a major crisis like COVID-19, while looking after your mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks ...

Let's Talk About... Resilience (Episode 23)

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to build your ability to bounce back from things that go wrong? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about what resilience is, ho...

Let's Talk About... Regrets (Episode 22)

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you get over regrets so that you can focus your energy on the present and the future? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about why we have ...

Let's Talk About... Opinions (Episode 21)

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do you work through opinions (yours and others’) in a way that creates good mental health? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about how opin...

Let's Talk About... Purpose (Episode 20)

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to bring greater purpose and meaning into your life? In this week’s episode, Jeremy talks about what purpose is, why it’s a huge p...