The Good Mental Health Podcast
Episodes
EP41 - Healing Within: Lynn Beattie’s Journey Through Mental Health and Self-Discovery
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“After 25 years in therapy, this is the only one that actually works” In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Lynn Beattie, the powerhouse b...
EP040 - What is Good Mental Health with Joe Griffin
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"All living things have a set of needs in order to thrive..." In this insightful episode, we’re joined by the renowned psychologist Joe Griffin, Di...
E39: Supporting people with chronic illness - with Emma Wardropper
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Emma Wardropper, a compassionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, as she shares invaluable insights and techniques to enhance the ...
E38: Neurodiversity - an essential part of our society with Karen Hautz
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm and inviting podcast, Karen Hautz shares her heartfelt dedication, specialist knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting neurodiv...
E37: Supporting clients with long COVID with Jayne Timmins
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long COVID is a pressing public health issue that needs more attention. With a wide range of symptoms and no standard definition, many are suffering w...
E36: Tackling Mental Health In Sport With Dr Phil Clarke
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tackling mental health in sport with Dr Phil Clarke. A fascinating and insightful discussion about sports psychology, performance psychology, and b...
E35: Supporting Ukrainian refugees, women living in crisis and uncertainty
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She arrived in this country with one bag and two children... Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused the worst refugee crisis in Europe since the S...
The Good Mental Health Podcast
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Good Mental Health Podcast - where we share inspiring interviews about mental health, psychology and well-being. From specialists to re...
E34: OCD, bigmoose and me
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"They saved my life and changed my life" - Hannah Phillips has struggled with mental health illnesses for as long as she can remember, starting with O...
E33: How to create a flourishing society with Dr Gareth Hughes
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Insightful and thought-provoking - this episode explores a range of important questions including - what is a society for? Why do we need a healthy s...
E32: Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? with Dr Aric Sigman
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to be joined by Dr Aric Sigman to explore this important topic - Is screen time impacting children's physical and mental health? ht...
E31: Couples Counselling - is it ever too late?
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy couple and family relationships are vital for both adults’ and children’s health and wellbeing. All relationships hit hard times at some s...
E30: How untreated trauma can cast a shadow over your future
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Suffering from trauma can have a significantly detrimental impact on a person’s mental and physical health, and quality of life. It can also greatly...
E29: Supporting people through fertility treatment
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting people through fertility treatment - a very important topic... Our expert is Sarah Denning - Sarah qualified as a midwife in 2001 and as ...
E28: Menopause - how to face the challenge of change
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, Menopause is a topic which has been highlighted in the news - all women will experience it to some level, at some stage in their life and ev...
E27: Why suicide among Veterinarians is a growing problem
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinarian Ciaran McAuley joins us to discuss this very important topic - why suicide among Veterinarians is a growing problem... Suicide and non-f...
E26: Eating Disorders - how to take back control
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russell McKenzie is a Human Givens therapist and has been working in a thriving private practice for the last five years. Russell is committed to help...
E25: Business success - adopting a holistic approach
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we get people right, we get business right... During this podcast, Lisa LLoyd explains how the holistic human givens approach has fueled her des...
E24: How too little REM sleep can contribute to suicidal thoughts, self-harm and anxiety
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know, having too little REM sleep can contribute to suicidal thoughts, self-harm and anxiety? Our expert, Ezra Hewing, shares his insights wi...
E23: Improving mental health for young people - one step at a time
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new charity, One Step Borders, is on a mission to improve the mental health and well-being of young people in their local area. Alex Kennedy, the Ma...
E22: Working with anorexia - why we shouldn't focus on food
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist, Martin Dunne, shares his extensive insights about working with anorexia and why you shouldn't focus on food... Martin is a human giv...
E21: Suicide - Our silent emergency
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist, Malcolm Hanson, shares his knowledge and insights about our silent emergency - suicide, including what you can do to help someone who...
E20: Exploring sleeping and dreaming with psychologist, Joe Griffin
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Griffin, psychologist, best selling author, tutor and founder of the human givens approach, delves into this important topic, sleep and dreaming. ...
Part 5 - Anti-Bullying Week - Pat Capel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel - Pat shows how the HG approach sheds light on why bullying behaviour happens, and unlocks practical and effective ...
Part 4 - Anti-Bullying Week - Pat Capel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. In this newly recorded audio series, Pat Capel – classroom teacher of 25 years and trained HG psychotherapist –...
Part 3 - Anti-Bullying Week - Pat Capel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. In this newly recorded audio series, Pat Capel – classroom teacher of 25 years and trained HG psychotherapist –...
Part 2 - Anti-Bullying Week - Pat Capel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. In Part 1, I mentioned our emotional needs and how schools can help to ensure that these are satisfied. Each chi...
Part 1 - Anti-Bullying Week - Pat Capel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. In this newly recorded audio series, Pat Capel – classroom teacher of 25 years and trained HG psychotherapist –...
Intro - Anti Bullying Week - Pat Capel
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anti-Bullying Week with Pat Capel. Bullying can happen to anyone at any time – and its impact on an individual’s mental health can be devastatin...
E19: Obesity - How to restore the person behind it
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Psychotherapist Fiona Sheldon, has a private practice in Wiltshire, where she helps people struggling with obesity and associated body image difficult...
E18: Loneliness and social isolation with Carmel Austin
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Sometimes in life we have to make a choice and take a chance, otherwise nothing changes" After nearly three decades working & studying in the Heal...
E17: How to help teenagers flourish
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"The more we understand about what's happening in the brain, body and mind, the more we're able to help our teenagers..." Working with troubled teens...
E16: Learning and anxiety - how to support and improve student well-being
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is a huge problem for many young people today, affecting their mental health and ability to learn effectively. About Jo Baker: Jo holds a S...
E15: Can we reduce chronic pain without medication? with Dr Grahame Brown
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Pain is a beast on your back bullying you - don't ignore it - instead confront it, listen to what it is telling you and change your behaviour to help...
E14: Suicide Awareness - 'See You in Two Minutes Ma!'
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016 Linda Allen launched her book “see you in two minutes Ma” which is an honest and frank account of living with the aftermath of her 15 year...
E13: Political deception and the CBT tsunami – Ivan Tyrrell with Farhad Dalal
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are listening in on a fascinating conversation between Ivan Tyrrell - Co-founder of the Human Givens approach and director of Human Givens Co...
E12: Our need for Intimacy – In to me you see
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As you may know, Intimacy is one of your vital emotional needs. During this podcast Jennifer Broadley and Lee Pycroft (both human givens psychotherapi...
E11: Therapeutic teaching techniques - how to help students thrive
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As well as being an HG practitioner, Pat has been working as a secondary school teacher for over 25 years: both as a classroom teacher and also workin...
E10: Why having a healthy mind and body matters – with Dr. Andrew Morrice
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting our physical needs met healthily is just as important as ensuring that our innate emotional needs are met well, since our physical health impa...
E9: Can you recover from psychological domestic abuse? – Emma's story with Hannah Jackson
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A true story with psychotherapist Hannah Jackson and her client Emma. Emma suffered from psychological domestic abuse, from someone who she thought ...
E8: Post-natal depression doesn't make you a bad parent
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To help support Maternal Mental Health Awareness, Sara Shoesmith tells us why post-natal depression doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. Sara has e...
E7: How to make your private practice successful
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Broadley, a psychotherapist with two successful private practices in Aberdeen and Dundee and extensive business and marketing experience shar...
E6 : What does a positive friendship look like?
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Therapist, Sue Saunders, explains what a positive friendship should look like as well as how to spot a toxic friendship... Useful resources: About...
E5: Why do adults and children self-harm?
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Gajewski is a self-harm expert, who has worked for over 24 years as a therapist, both within the NHS and privately, helping people move on from ...
E4: How can we improve children's behaviour?
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To help improve a childs behaviour, you need to... Miriam Chachamu, is a family psychotherapist and a human givens practitioner, with many years exp...
E3: Why antidepressants need to be understood
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone should be aware of the side effects, the difficulties of reducing the dose or stopping antidepressants... Marion Brown was a human givens p...
E2: Why every childhood is worth fighting for
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Dyas has been awarded as the Children’s Social Worker of the Year (2018). He kindly took time out of his busy workload to join us to discuss w...
E1: Why self-care isn’t selfish
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'Self-care is not selfish' Lee Pycroft is a very highly regarded makeup artist and a human givens therapist. During the podcast, Lee talks to Julia W...