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Join Jeremy Godwin for a weekly guide on how to improve your mental wellness! Let’s Talk About Mental Health is all about making mental health simple; each episode is a how-to session, full of practical mental health tips that you can apply immediately. Drawing on quality research and personal experience, Jeremy makes it easier to understand mental health and helps you find mental health tools and techniques that actually work for you. So, if you want better mental health then Let’s Talk Abo ...
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The Digital Introverts podcast is a show where introverts share their success and failure stories and discuss how they thrive in the digital age. Host Godwin Chan and his guests chat about introversion as it relates to technology, culture, the future of work, mental health, leadership, and everything in between. This show is for introverts from all walks of life who are ready to just start and scale their next venture, whether it's a creative hobby, side hustle, small business, or startup.
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What is codependency, and why are some relationships codependent? And, most importantly, how can you improve codependent relationships? This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about codependency and mental health, and I’ll be looking at what’s involved in dealing with codependent relationships and overcoming codependency…
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What is discomfort, and why is experiencing your emotional discomfort necessary? And how can you work through emotional discomfort in order to move forward with your life? Sitting with discomfort and uncomfortable feelings can feel awkward and unpleasant, but it plays a crucial role in effectively processing your feelings so you can figure out how …
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Do you know how to let go of the past? What’s involved in letting go, and how can you let go of the past so you can start moving forward in life? A big part of personal growth and self improvement is learning how to stop repeating the past (since repeating the past usually comes with a jumbo-sized dose of repeating past mistakes!), so this week in …
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What is judgement, and why does feeling judged feel so unpleasant? And then, beyond that, how can you figure out what to do when you feel judged without causing a bigger issue? Being judged by others can make you feel bad about yourself, but the thing is that it says way more about who they are rather than you… so the trick is to learn how to manag…
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What is overthinking? Why do our minds become overactive sometimes, affecting our mental health? And can you learn how to handle overthinking and anxious thoughts effectively? If you want to discover how to finally overcome overthinking then you’ve come to the right place… because that’s what I’m talking about this week in the Let’s Talk About Ment…
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What is wellbeing, and what are the different aspects of well-being we all need to know about? And, most importantly, how can you actively improve your wellbeing? If you want to learn how to improve your wellbeing then you’ve come to the right place… because that’s what I’m talking about this week here on Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly…
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What is pride? Why is LGBTQ pride important? And what are the links between pride and mental health? Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or as straight, understanding why pride matters and how pride affects mental health for members of the LGBTQ+ community can help you better connect with yourself and/or the people you care about who identify as anyth…
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What are life lessons, and how does thinking about simple philosophies for life improve your mental health? And, beyond that, what are some of the most important life lessons we all need to learn for the sake of our well-being? This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why learning life lessons matters and how to lea…
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Increasing your happiness doesn’t have to be rocket science; true happiness and wellbeing go hand-in-hand with joyful living and learning to embrace simplicity, and a big part of self improvement involves learning to stop relying on others for your happiness and instead cultivating happiness for yourself. This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental He…
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What is resilience, and why is resilience important? And can you learn to be more resilient? Thankfully, the answer is yes! Improving your resilience plays a huge role in good mental health, because a more resilient mind helps you to handle stress and challenging times... and actively learning to be more resilient can help you find greater peace of…
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Dealing with change and upheaval can be challenging and it can take a real toll on your mental health. Change and uncertainty can make it hard to find a sense of calm in your life when you probably need it most, since life upheavals can be difficult to work through at the best of times! In this episode I’ll be talking about what navigating change m…
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What are limiting beliefs, and why do our beliefs have such a big impact on us? And, more importantly, can you learn how to let go of limiting beliefs so you can achieve all the things you want to in life? If you’re ready to change limiting beliefs in your life then this is the episode for you! Limiting beliefs can do a lot of harm to your mental h…
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Toxic and dysfunctional relationships can do a lot of harm to your mental health, yet finding the strength to leave a relationship that is doing you harm can be tough. Toxic patterns and relationship toxicity can eat away at your self-confidence, and make it hard to see serious relationship conflicts for what they are: a sign that something needs t…
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Post traumatic stress disorder (commonly referred to as PTSD) can have a massive impact on mental health and quality of life for those dealing with it, so it’s essential to learn as much as possible about it if you’re dealing with this condition (or if you have a loved one with PTSD). This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m goin…
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Feeling sorry for yourself can rob you of your joy and self-worth, and it can make it hard to find the motivation you need to work through challenges and create positive change in your life. But the good news is that there are ways you can work through self-pity in order to feeling more positive and optimistic, and that’s what I’m talking about thi…
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Stressed? Anxious? It’s time to do something about it! Stress has a huge impact on your mental health, not to mention your physical well-being, so it’s critical that you learn how to manage stress proactively in order to avoid it from taking over your life. How do you do that? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in the latest episode of t…
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What is self empowerment, and how does it help to improve your mental health? Well, for starters, empowering yourself is a choice to work on your world within and start showing yourself greater kindness and support… and it’s also a choice to draw your motivation from within, rather than relying on others. After all, it’s your life… so why not learn…
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No more excuses! It’s time to stop blaming others and take responsibility for your life, because making excuses holds you back from your personal growth… so this week I’m teaching you how to stop making excuses and take responsibility, for the sake of your mental health and general well-being. If you’ve ever wondered about the relationship between …
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Many of us have patterns that show up often in our lives, such as how our relationships look or how we approach work, but did you know that it’s possible to change patterns in your life that aren’t in your best interests? Some patterns are healthy, some are harmless… however, some negative patterns turn into vicious cycles that have the potential t…
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How do you navigate a relationship with one or more parents who are challenging, or even outright toxic? Our relationships with our parents (or parental figures) can have a huge impact on our mental health, not to mention the role they play in influencing many of our other relationships in life. If you find yourself in a situation where a parent or…
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Recently I decided that quitting YouTube and choosing to stop making videos each week was the best decision for me. Why? There were several contributing factors, so I made this video to explain why and to also share the message that quitting is not a bad thing (and I’ll explore why that is in the video). But the good news is that you can continue t…
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Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much? How can you work through the end of a friendship? And what’s the secret to healing from a friendship breakup in a healthy way? In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why friendships end and how recover from the end of a friendship. So, let’s talk! 🙂 📺 For mor…
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Why does a friendship breakup hurt so much? How can you work through the end of a friendship? And what’s the secret to healing from a friendship breakup in a healthy way? Look, I’m not a friendship expert… but I am a mental health counsellor with plenty of experience in my personal life of navigating through friendship breakups as well as being abl…
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Stop comparing yourself to others! Why? Because it’s doing a lot of harm to you! The danger of comparing yourself is that it leads to unfair comparisons and low self-esteem, both of which do a lot of harm to your mental health and wellbeing. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why we compare ourselv…
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Stop comparing yourself to others! Why? Because it’s doing a lot of harm to you! The danger of comparing yourself is that it leads to unfair comparisons and low self-esteem, both of which do a lot of harm to your mental health and wellbeing. In my latest episode, linked with the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about why we compa…
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Want to live authentically? Start living with more intention! A happy life involves living on your own terms and learning to be deliberate with your choices, which helps your personal growth. Living with intent means finding the right balance between spontaneity and intentionality, so you can make smarter choices and have an intentional life more i…
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Want to live authentically? Start living with more intention! A happy life involves living on your own terms and learning to be deliberate with your choices, which helps your personal growth. Living with intent means finding the right balance between spontaneity and intentionality, so you can make smarter choices and have an intentional life more i…
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What are compulsions? Understanding and learning how to manage compulsive behaviours and intrusive thoughts requires you to reflect and build your self-awareness, in order to better identify how to handle your situation. Compulsions often go hand-in-hand with conditions like obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) or obsessive compulsive personality di…
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? Learning how to let go of perfectionist tendencies and overcoming perfectionism takes time and effort, but there are plenty of things you can do to take control. Striving for excellence is admirable, and we should want to do things well… but the problem with perfect is that it doesn’t exist, so we end up creating…
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Overcoming resentment, bitterness and anger takes work… but it’s better than letting it eat away at your soul and becoming nasty and miserable! With time and effort you can learn to forgive someone who wronged you and also how to stop bringing up the past, so that you can focus on moving forward with your life and gain greater peace of mind. In the…
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Overcoming resentment, bitterness and anger takes work… but it’s better than letting it eat away at your soul and becoming nasty and miserable! With time and effort you can learn to feel less anger and bitterness, forgive someone who wronged you, and also how to stop bringing up the past, so that you can focus on moving forward with your life and g…
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Learning to be more present is a way of grounding yourself, which leads to better mental health. Why? Because to be more present in life means that you’re able to embrace the power of the present moment, rather than letting yourself be distracted by worries about the future or ruminating over the past. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About …
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Learning to be more present is a way of grounding yourself, which leads to better mental health. Why? Because to be more present in life means that you’re able to embrace the power of the present moment, rather than letting yourself be distracted by worries about the future or ruminating over the past. What does it mean to be fully present? In this…
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Why is being hopeful important? Can you learn how to find a greater sense of hope? Learning how to improve your hopefulness involves working through challenges with an open mind and learning how to see things from different perspectives… and that’s exactly what I’m focusing on in the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. Rea…
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Want to stop feeling hopeless, and learn how to start being hopeful? It can be hard to know what to do when you feel hopeless about the future, and many people, especially in challenging times, might feel hopeless about future prospects, wondering if things will ever get better. But the good news is that it is absolutely possible to start feeling m…
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What’s the meaning of life, and how do you figure out what to do with the time you have on this planet? And why is ‘a sense of meaning’ so important for your mental health and well-being anyway?! If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is life meaningful?” or “Does life have a purpose?” then you’ll know how challenging finding greater meaning in life can b…
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Wondering how to live a more meaningful life? Asking yourself “Is life meaningful?” Not sure where to start finding greater meaning in life? Then I’ve got you covered! If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Does life have a purpose?” Or “why is ‘a sense of meaning’ so important for your mental health and well-being anyway?!” then you’ll know just how chal…
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This week is all about your mental health questions! I recently did a shout-out on social media for questions you’d like me to cover, and there were so many good ones I had to do this as a two-parter. This week I’m talking about topics like validation, parents, anxiety, trauma, physical health and more, and then next week I’ll be back to my regular…
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Are you constantly caught in the web of people pleasing? Tired of feeling like you're seeking external validation? Then this is the video for you! In today's episode, I’m talking about the world of people pleasing, uncovering the secrets to help you break free from the chains of people pleasing tendencies. We'll explore practical strategies to stop…
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This week is all about your mental health questions! I recently did a shout-out on social media for questions you’d like me to cover, and there were so many good ones I had to do this as a two-parter. This week I’m answering questions about topics like growth, world events, unreliable people, healing, worry, procrastination, friendships and more, a…
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Ever wondered how truly knowing yourself can revolutionise your life? Dive into the world of self-awareness with this latest video based on the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, uncovering how to know yourself better and the many self awareness benefits that can improve your mental health. This video is your guide to understanding the benefit…
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Let’s talk about the importance of breaks… because taking time to rest and recharge is necessary to avoid burnout, so taking regular breaks helps improve your productivity and can reduce work stress. In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about the importance of taking breaks as well as how to start taking t…
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You need to take a break. Seriously. Your mental health depends on it! Knowing when to rest and recharge is essential, because pushing yourself too hard will lead to exhaustion, stress and even burnout. It’s impossible to understate the importance of taking regular breaks; taking time off to rest and recharge helps you to deal with challenges bette…
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Let’s talk about goals… because self improvement and goal setting play an enormous role in personal development and good mental health. Why? Because when you work on goals and objectives it helps you to grow and it enables you to feel actively engaged in creating your own future. Only you can create your future, and doing so requires you to set and…
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Want to create your future? Self improvement and goal setting play an enormous role in personal development and good mental health, and that starts with reflection and understanding the benefits of self awareness. Setting goals and objectives that are aligned to your dreams and aspirations, understanding the differences between goals and objectives…
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Let’s talk about difficult conversations… because we all know they can be painful, but avoiding conflict tends to make difficult situations worse. Tackling tough conversations requires preparation and a considered approach, and in my latest episode I’m sharing practical tips for how to tackle difficult conversations effectively. Whether you’re deal…
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Let’s talk about difficult conversations… because we all know they can be painful, but avoiding conflict tends to make difficult situations worse, especially when it comes to your mental health. Tackling tough conversations requires preparation and a considered approach, and in my latest episode I’m sharing practical tips for how to tackle difficul…
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Let’s talk about the harm secrets can do to your mental health… because the lies we tell ourselves, and others, can leave us carrying around a heavy emotional weight, and the burden of secrets can do real damage to your relationships with other people as well as how you feel about yourself. If you’ve been looking for some practical advice to help y…
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Let’s talk about the harm secrets can do to your mental health… because the lies we tell ourselves, and others, can leave us carrying around a heavy emotional weight, and the burden of secrets can do real damage to your relationships with other people as well as how you feel about yourself. If you’ve been looking for some practical advice to help y…
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Let’s talk about emotional pain and your mental health… because learning how to start dealing with your emotional pain is the first step in your healing journey, and in the latest episode of my Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m going to show you how to start really dealing with your emotional pain. Masking pain just doesn’t work (I’ve trie…
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