Let's Talk About Mental Health

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!

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⏱️ 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/        

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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!

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⏱️ 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/        

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Ever think “I have no idea what I’m doing” and instantly assume that having self-doubt and feeling unsure of yourself means you’re failing? Well, you’re not!
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m getting brutally honest about self-doubt and why those thoughts can spiral into overthinking and anxiety, self-judgement, shame, and relentless negative self-talk… and how to stop letting your inner critic run the show.
If you’re unsure of yourself, stuck in reassurance seeking, or dealing with imposter syndrome and a constant fear of making the wrong decision, you’re not alone… and you’re not broken. I’ll show you how to handle self-doubt and how to handle uncertainty in a way that actually helps to calm your nervous system, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start building self respect even when your mind is still shouting, “But I have no idea what I’m doing!” This episode is for those moments when you feel lost in life and your brain turns “I don’t know” into “I can’t trust myself”.

👉 Ready to learn how handle uncertainty and self-doubt without spiralling? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Stuck thinking “I have no idea what I’m doing!” and letting self-doubt hijack your mind? In this episode I’ll show you how to handle uncertainty, silence your inner critic, and learn to trust yourself again with greater self-respect.

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!

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Self doubt and mental health
0:42 Feeling unsure of yourself
5:30 What is feeling unsure of yourself
9:07 Why self-doubt affects your mental health
14:30 How to deal with self-doubt
22:17 Final self doubt tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19460   

➕ Related episodes:
Overcoming imposter syndrome (Episode 307): https://ltamh.com/?p=18641 
Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566

👋 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/        

#selfdoubt #trustyourself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #overthinking #anxietyhelp #impostersyndrome #innercritic #negativeselftalk #selfrespect #calmyourmind

Having the same argument with someone you care about, over and over? 
This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m digging into what’s really going on when you keep having the same argument every time and how repeating arguments in relationships leaves you exhausted, anxious, and second-guessing yourself. 
I break down the link between recurring arguments, relationship conflict, and mental health, and why we keep arguing about the same things instead of fixing what’s underneath. You’ll learn how to stop the same fight from hijacking your interactions, how to break arguing patterns, and practical ways to move towards healthier communication in relationships, so you can reduce relationship stress, protect your peace, and actually build better relationships that support your mental wellbeing. 
This is practical mental health advice that really helps if you’re feeling stuck in your relationship or trapped in your own head by constant rows, with simple tools you can use to respond differently and feel calmer… even when things are tense. 

👉 Ready to change how you handle having the same argument so you can protect your peace and move forward? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you’re tired of having the same argument on repeat, this episode helps you understand what’s really going on and how to respond differently so you can build better relationships 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!

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Repeating arguments and mental health
0:36 Recurring arguments
3:10 What are recurring arguments?
8:15 Why repeating arguments affect your mental wellbeing
15:19 How to manage recurring arguments
23:03 Final having the same argument tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19431  

➕ Related episodes:
Healthy conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771
Patterns don’t lie! (Episode 303): https://ltamh.com/?p=18325
Being kinder to yourself (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566 

👋 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/        

#recurringarguments #betterrelationships #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #relationships #healthierrelationships #communication #handlingconflict

Breaking promises to yourself? Let’s talk about how to trust yourself more so you can stop abandoning yourself! 
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m digging into why breaking promises to yourself can feel so defeating… and why it’s usually not because of laziness or a lack of willpower. If you keep letting yourself down, especially when you’re stressed, burnt out, or stuck in your own head, this episode will help you understand what’s really driving the pattern and how to stop letting yourself down so that you can stop punishing yourself and improve your self worth. 
I’ll walk you through practical mental health tips you can actually use: how to keep promises to yourself in small and realistic steps, how to develop self trust when your confidence is low, and how to trust yourself again after you’ve slipped. We’ll also talk people pleasing, boundaries, building self-esteem, and how rebuilding self trust helps you protect your peace, reduce stress and anxiety, and feel more solid in yourself.

👉 Ready to stop abandoning yourself and rebuild self-trust? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Breaking promises to yourself? Tired of letting yourself down? In this episode I’ll show you why it keeps happening, and how to rebuild self-trust with practical mental health tips that help you 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!

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:
0:00 Self esteem and mental health
0:29 How to keep promises to yourself
1:25 What letting yourself down means
5:48 Why letting yourself down affects your mental health
13:33 How to stop letting yourself down
23:33 Final trusting yourself more tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19412 

➕ Related episodes:
Hopelessness (Episode 297) https://ltamh.com/?p=17921
Improving your self-worth (Episode 305) https://ltamh.com/?p=18566

👋 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/        

#selftrust #selfrespect #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #trustingyourself #selfbelief #selfworth #trustyourself