Let's Talk About Mental Health

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

  1. Why family estrangement messes with your head (Episode 328)

    10H AGO

    Why family estrangement messes with your head (Episode 328)

    Family estrangement can mess with your head in ways other people rarely understand. Whether you’re estranged from family, dealing with no contact, trying to make sense of being cut off, or asking yourself why family estrangement hurts so much, this kind of loss can have a huge impact on your mental health and emotional wellbeing. In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about family estrangement, including: what estrangement really is, estrangement grief, and how to cope with family estrangement when family ties are broken or when family cuts contact. I explore why going no contact is rarely ever a simple choice, how toxic family relationships can lead to distance or disconnection, and what emotional healing can look like when you’re estranged from parents, part of an estranged family, or stuck in the middle of estranged families and dysfunctional family dynamics. I also talk about peace of mind, healing, and what to do when you’re dealing with other people’s painful questions or opinions (like “but she’s your mother”), or wondering how to cut contact with family without losing yourself in the process.  👉 Ready to make sense of family estrangement and protect your peace? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: If you’re dealing with family estrangement or having no contact, this episode will help you understand why being estranged from family hurts so much, what estrangement grief really does to you, and how to start healing without pretending it doesn’t hurt… regardless of which side of the estrangement fence you’re on. 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 Estrangement and mental health 0:36 How to cope with family estrangement  5:48 What is family estrangement? 8:59 Why family estrangement affects your mental health 12:44 How to deal with family estrangement  23:50 Final tips for dealing with estrangement 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19952        📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/ ➕ Related episodes: Why your family boundaries don’t stick (Episode 312): https://ltamh.com/?p=19035  Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (Episode 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  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/         #estrangement #familyestrangement #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #nocontact, #toxicfamily, #familydynamics, #FamilyTrauma, #FamilyDynamics, #RelationshipBoundaries

    26 min
  2. When your emotions take over, you need to do this (Episode 327)

    MAR 29

    When your emotions take over, you need to do this (Episode 327)

    What do you do when your emotional regulation goes out the window? Can you learn how to manage your emotions when feeling overwhelmed? This week on the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about emotional regulation and what to do when emotions take over in simple and practical terms: what it is, why it gets so much harder when you’re feeling overwhelmed, and how to control your emotions without pretending you’re fine or trying to “just calm down”.  If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, stuck in your own head, or wondering how to regulate emotions when stress takes over, this episode will help you make sense of what’s happening and show you how to manage emotions more effectively. I unpack how emotional regulation works, why your nervous system can push you into fight, flight, freeze, fawn or shutdown, and how to emotionally regulate yourself with simple mental health tips you can actually use in real life.  So… if you want to control emotions, stop reacting on autopilot, and learn how to stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed, this episode will help you feel clearer, calmer, and more capable of handling whatever life throws at you.  👉 Ready to regulate your emotions and calm your mind? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Feeling overwhelmed and reacting on autopilot? In this episode I’ll show you how emotional regulation really works so you can control your emotions, calm your nervous system, and handle stress without making things worse. 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 Emotional regulation and mental health 0:33 How to control your emotions 4:31 What is emotional regulation?  10:21 Why regulating your emotions matters 15:12 How to manage your emotions 24:24 Final tips for controlling your emotions 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19866       ➕ Related episodes: Being kinder to yourself (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801 Overthinking and thought spirals (Episode 321): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518 How to deal with anxiety (Episode 281): https://ltamh.com/?p=16786  People pleasing (Episode 122): https://ltamh.com/?p=5798  Expressing yourself (Episode 279): https://ltamh.com/?p=16628  👋 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/         #emotionalregulation #feelingoverwhelmed #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #stressandanxiety #overwhelm #anxietyhelp #nervoussystemregulation #selfregulation #calmyourmind

    26 min
  3. Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326)

    MAR 22

    Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326)

    Are you tired of feeling like your own worst enemy in your own head? Then you need to learn how to be kinder to yourself, and how to love yourself more… and that’s what this episode is all about! This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling… because a harsh inner critic, negative self talk, and that relentless negative inner voice can all harm your self worth, chip away at your self respect, and make maintaining good mental health much harder than it needs to be. I break down how to be kinder to yourself without drifting into denial or excuses, and I explore how to love yourself in a more grounded and practical way.  If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “why do I hate myself?”, or felt stuck in patterns of self criticism, this episode will help you stop bullying yourself, understand how self criticism and mental health affect each other, and start building more self kindness, self compassion, and real emotional balance. I’ll walk you through simple mental health tips and practical self love tips to help you heal your inner critic, learn how to practice self love, and start approaching your self improvement with greater honesty and less shame.  👉 Ready to start being kinder to yourself? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR Dealing with a harsh inner critic, negative self talk, and feeling like you’re constantly bullying yourself in your own head? In this episode I’ll show you how to be kinder to yourself, how to love yourself in a more grounded way, and how to stop self criticism from harming your mental health. Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. ________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps: 0:00 Self kindness and mental health 0:24 How to love yourself  2:11 One simple self love tool 3:31 What is an inner critical voice 7:33 Why self-criticism harms your mental health 11:40 How to be kinder to yourself 22:28 Final tips for learning to be kinder to yourself  📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19801      ➕ Related episodes: Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566 Realistic positive thinking (Episode 292): https://ltamh.com/?p=17609  How to love yourself more (Episode 247): https://ltamh.com/?p=14405  How your mindset shapes your reality (Episode 299): https://ltamh.com/?p=18039  👋 New here?  Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday. 🔗 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/         #bekindertoyourself #selflove #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #selfkindness #selfcompassion #selfworth #selfrespect #negativeselftalk #innercritic #selflove

    25 min
  4. Dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace (Episode 325)

    MAR 15

    Dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace (Episode 325)

    Dealing with difficult people who drain you, derail your day, and leave you replaying  things in your head for hours and hours? Difficult and toxic relationships are emotionally exhausting, and protecting your peace can feel like you’re working a second full-time job that you never applied for.  This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m sharing practical advice for dealing with difficult people while protecting your peace, whether that’s at home, in friendships, or at work (especially at work!). I’ll talk about how to handle rude people without buying into the drama, how to stop taking things personally, and simple conflict resolution approaches that help you stay calm and clear. We’ll talk through setting boundaries with difficult people that actually hold, and what to do when you’re stuck dealing with difficult coworkers (or toxic coworkers) who push, needle, or twist things. And yes, I’ll also address how to deal with toxic people and manipulative people; not with labels or name-calling, but with practical ways to protect your energy and make smart choices about what access you grant (or don’t) to toxic people in your life. If you want to understand how to protect your peace and stay grounded while you’re dealing with difficult people, this episode is for you.  👉 Ready to start setting boundaries for dealing with difficult people that protect your peace? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR Dealing with difficult people is exhausting; in this episode I’ll show you how to handle difficult or even toxic people with calm and clear boundaries (while protecting your peace and keeping your self-respect intact). Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation! ________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps: 0:00 Difficult people and mental health 0:35 Dealing with difficult people 3:42 What dealing with difficult people looks like 7:51 Why difficult people affect your mental health 12:19 How to deal with difficult people 26:35 Final tips for dealing with difficult people 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19737  ➕ Related episodes: Toxic People (Episode 75): https://ltamh.com/?p=3284  Navigating challenging relationships (Episode 289) https://ltamh.com/?p=17399 👋 New here?  Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday. 🔗 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/         #difficultpeople #toxicpeople #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #boundaries #settingboundaries  #workstress #conflictresolution #protectingyourpeace

    29 min
  5. Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (Episode 324)

    MAR 8

    Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (Episode 324)

    Trying to find closure from someone who won’t forgive you? This week on the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about finding closure when the other person won’t even meet you halfway; no apology, no forgiveness, no neat ending, and often no answers at all. And while closure might seem impossible, it’s actually more possible than you might think. If you often find yourself replaying an unresolved conflict, stuck in a relationship breakdown, or grieving losing a relationship (including family estrangement), this episode will help you stop living in that ‘appeal process’ headspace and show you how to start creating closure that protects your peace. I’ll explain how to approach finding closure in a grounded way: closure without an apology, closure without forgiveness, and how to move on without closure when you’re living without answers. We’ll cover why it hurts so much to feel misunderstood, what emotional closure actually looks like in real life, and the simple shifts that reduce stress and anxiety without drama… so you can move forward with self-respect, even if the situation is never resolved with the other person.  👉 Ready to find your own closure and reclaim your peace? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Still waiting for closure from someone who won’t forgive you? In this episode I’ll show you how finding closure really works — even with unresolved conflict, family estrangement, and no apology — so you can get emotional closure and move on without drama. Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation! ________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps: 0:00 Closure and mental health 0:29 Finding closure 3:55 What is finding closure without forgiveness? 7:36 Why unresolved endings mess with you 11:24 How to find closure 22:28 Final tips for finding closure 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19676    ➕ Related episodes: Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566 Healthier conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771 👋 New here?  Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday. 🔗 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/         #closure #movingforward #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #findingpeace #FindingClosure #protectyourpeace #selfrespect #findclosure

    25 min
  6. How to be less reactive: emotional regulation tools that work (Episode 323)

    MAR 1

    How to be less reactive: emotional regulation tools that work (Episode 323)

    Can you learn how to be less reactive? Yes! And this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast will teach you how, with a strong focus on emotional regulation techniques that work. If you find yourself on-edge and snapping at things that wouldn’t normally bother you, you’ll know that living with constant stress and anxiety is exhausting. Simple nervous system regulation tools will help you be less reactive and learn how to stop reacting emotionally without pretending life is calm, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed.  I’ll share practical advice on how to be less reactive so you can stop reacting and deal with your emotions effectively, and I’ll explain how to control your emotions with self respect and self-kindness… because you can’t stop being reactive by being cruel to yourself. I’ll explain why your brain struggles to stay calm under pressure, and why the power of not reacting and learning to think first plays such a big role in better mental health. You’ll discover emotional regulation tools you can use at any time, including small-but-powerful changes that help you respond instead of react, reduce stress at work, and break the stress cycle so you’re not just running on emotional fumes. By the end of the episode, you’ll know how to be less reactive in everyday chaos, how to stop overreacting when you’re overloaded, and what to do next to keep building steadier nervous system regulation.  👉 Ready to respond instead of reacting? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Stop reacting to everything! Learning how to be less reactive will help you stay calm under pressure and break the stress cycle… and in this episode I’m sharing emotional regulation tools that help you think first, respond instead of react, and stop stress running your day. Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation! ________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps: 0:00 Being less reactive and mental health 0:31 The power of not reacting 3:52 What does being reactive mean? 7:14 Why being reactive affects your mental health 11:49 How to be less reactive  22:42 Final tips for setting boundaries 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19640   ➕ Related episodes: Dealing with world chaos (Episode 315): https://ltamh.com/?p=19074 Stop letting yourself down! (Episode 318): https://ltamh.com/?p=19412 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 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/         #howtobelessreactive #emotionalregulation #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #calm #nervoussystem  #nervoussystemregulation #ThinkFirst

    25 min
  7. Stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries (Episode 322)

    FEB 22

    Stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries (Episode 322)

    Do you want to stop people pleasing, but struggle to keep your boundaries? If you tend to stress or panic the second someone reacts negatively to your boundaries, this episode is for you. This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m focusing on “the wobble moment” that often comes from boundary pushback. If you know how to say no but struggle with boundary setting when guilt, tension, or persistence shows up, this episode will help you keep your boundaries without drama.  I’ll break down why people pleasing in relationships often comes from fear of conflict, conflict avoidance, and fear of disappointing people, and how that leads to over-explaining, self-abandonment, and feeling stuck in your own head. You’ll learn practical mental health tips for setting boundaries and holding boundaries in a calmer, clearer way, so you can stop people pleasing and keep your boundaries even when someone doesn’t like it. And if you keep thinking “why can’t I set boundaries?” or you feel you can’t say no because of guilt when saying no, I’ll show you how to be more assertive while still being a decent human being. 👉 Ready to keep your boundaries and back yourself under pressure?  Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Sick of trying to stop people pleasing and then folding the moment someone pushes back? In this episode I’ll show you how to keep your boundaries without over-explaining, guilt, or drama, so you can back yourself and protect your peace. Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation! ________________________________ ⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps: 0:00 Boundaries and mental health 0:32 Sticking to your boundaries 2:44 What does maintaining boundaries mean? 7:11 Why you feel guilty about setting boundaries 12:50 How to keep your boundaries 23:46 Final tips for setting boundaries 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19562  ➕ Related episodes: The power of ‘no’ (Episode 105): https://ltamh.com/?p=4891  How to say no without feeling guilty (Episode 258): https://ltamh.com/?p=14853  Setting healthy boundaries (Episode 248): https://ltamh.com/?p=14448  Discomfort and growth (Episode 239): https://ltamh.com/?p=14013  Healthier conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771 👋 New here?  Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday. 🔗 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/         #boundaries #mentalhealth #settingboundaries #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #healthierrelationships #peaceofmind #assertiveness #boundarysetting

    26 min
  8. Overthinking and thought spirals: how to calm your mind (Episode 321)

    FEB 15

    Overthinking and thought spirals: how to calm your mind (Episode 321)

    Overthinking? Stuck in thought spirals? Racing thoughts? If your mind won’t switch off and you feel trapped in your own head, this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is for you.  This week I’m exploring what’s really going on when an overactive mind ramps up. I’ll also dig into why anxiety and overthinking can fuel rumination, worst-case thinking and catastrophising, and we’ll talk about why “just stop thinking!” doesn’t work when your nervous system is on high alert. I’ll guide you through a practical, real-life way of dealing with overthinking: calm your nervous system with simple nervous system regulation first, then use a clear step-by-step process to interrupt thought spirals and choose what actually deserves your attention.  By the end of this episode you’ll know how to stop overthinking in the moment, how to calm your mind more quickly, and what you can do to build habits that stop negative thought spirals from running your life. 👉 Ready to calm your mind and turn the volume down on the noise? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Overthinking and thought spirals can feel like your brain has you trapped on repeat; in this episode, I’ll show you how to calm your mind by turning the volume down at the nervous system level so you can finally think clearly again. 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 Overthinking and mental health 0:42 How to stop a thought spiral 2:55 What overthinking really is 6:36 Why your brain won’t switch off 10:50 How to deal with overthinking 21:45 Final self doubt tips 📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19518     ➕ Related episodes: How to stop overthinking so much (Episode 236): https://ltamh.com/?p=13840   Let’s Talk About… Overthinking (Episode 4): https://ltamh.com/?p=340  Ruminating on the past (Episode 313): https://ltamh.com/?p=19054 👋 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/         #thoughtspirals #overthinking #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #anxietyhelp #calmyourmind #racingthoughts #nervoussystemregulation

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

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