What is emotional maturity, and why are so many people emotionally immature? Can you improve your own emotional maturity? And how can you deal with emotionally immature people (without tearing your hair out)? Well, that’s what I’m talking about this week in Let’s Talk About Mental Health — the weekly podcast that makes better mental health simple. Ready to learn about the role of emotional maturity in good mental health? Then,  let’s talk! ? ? Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ? Episode transcript: http://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=141 ..read more

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. If you’re looking for practical tips on how to break free of codependency and how to stop being codependent then you’re in the right place. Ready to learn how to make codependent relationships healthier? Then, let’s talk! ? ? Join Patreon fo ..read more

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 to move forward in a healthy way. Ready to learn how to deal with discomfort? Then, let’s talk! ? ? Listen to Episode 1 of Change Your Life! here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CNclHbLZKXj1WTPAdstWn?si=xN-ze2a7QV2TztPC_bTaSw  ? Join Patreo ..read more

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 the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m exploring why you need to learn how to let go and I’m sharing simple techniques for letting go that actually work (including my all-time favourite letting go technique!).  Ready to learn how to star ..read more

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 manage judgement in an objective way, and that’s what I’m exploring this week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. If you’re ready to stop feeling judged by others and want to learn how to deal with haters then you’re in the right place… becaus ..read more

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 Mental Health podcast — the weekly podcast that makes mental health simple.  Ready to reduce overthinking with some effective mental health strategies? Then, get comfortable and let’s talk!? ? Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.pa ..read more

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 podcast that makes mental health simple.  Ready to take control of your wellbeing? Then, get comfortable and let’s talk! ? ? Join Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin ? Episode transcript: http://letstalkabo ..read more

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 anything other than straight. Pride and LGBT mental health are interwoven, because it’s about learning to accept your identity and celebrating it both individually and collectively, especially with events like pride month, helping to improve LGBTQ m ..read more

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 learn what you need to learn (especially the hardest lessons in life). There are some tough lessons to learn in life, but a big part of personal growth and self improvement involves learning how to deal with challenges and figuring out what really matte ..read more

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 Health podcast I’m talking about simple and practical ways to be happier so you can feel more satisfied and fulfilled in your life, and improve your mental health (including many tips drawn from the field of positive psychology, which is the study of w ..read more