The Good Mental Health Podcast

“After 20 years in therapy, this is the only one that actually works” In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by Lynn Beattie, the powerhouse behind the personal finance and lifestyle brand Mrs. MummyPenny. Known for her honest and accessible approach to money matters, Lynn opens up about a personal side of her journey: her mental health struggles and the transformative role Human Givens Therapy played in her healing. Lynn shares the challenges she faced along her path and how understanding her own emotional needs became the key. If you’re looking for effective insights about how to achieve good mental health and wellness, Lynn’s story will resonate and inspire. Join us as we explore how finding clarity in mental health can lead to a richer, more fulfilled life. Guest bio Lynn Beattie, Founder of Mrs. MummyPenny. Lynn Beattie, also known as “Mrs. MummyPenny,” is a dynamic personal finance expert and the founder of the popular finance and lifestyle brand Mrs. MummyPenny. With over a decade of experience in corporate finance and commercial roles, Lynn launched her blog in 2013 to share her journey toward financial well-being and empower others with relatable, real-life financial advice. She provides practical insights on budgeting, debt management, investing, and saving, making personal finance accessible to people from all walks of life. As a mother of three, Lynn is passionate about helping families achieve financial stability, live mindfully, and make informed decisions without sacrificing the joys of everyday life. Her transparency about her own financial struggles, including overcoming debt, resonates with her audience, inspiring readers and listeners to take control of their finances confidently. Lynn’s down-to-earth approach and wealth of experience have made her a trusted voice in the personal finance space, with features across media outlets and regular speaking engagements. In this episode, Lynn will share insights from her personal mental health journey, including how Human Givens Therapy played a pivotal role in her transformation, helping her balance mental wellness with financial success. Mrs MummyPenny: https://www.mrsmummypenny.co.uk Lynn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsmummypennyuk/ Helpful Resources: The Human Givens Approach: www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/ What are your emotional needs? www.humangivens.com/human-givens/ab…e-human-givens/ FREE Human Givens ebook: www.humangivens.com/human-givens/ab…n-givens-ebook/ Human Givens College - Deepen your knowledge and increase your effectiveness… Psychotherapy/Counselling Diploma: www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/ Explore HG College training courses - suitable for all: www.humangivens.com/college/ ​Please could you kindly rate and review the podcast, thank you.

"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, Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens approach. Joe has spent decades shaping the world of psychotherapy through his groundbreaking work in brief therapy and the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. His practical wisdom has transformed the practices of countless health professionals across the UK and beyond. Together, we explore the essence of good mental health: - What does good mental health look like? Joe offers a clear and relatable definition, helping us understand what it feels like in everyday life. - Challenging misconceptions: Discover common myths that may be preventing you from recognising or achieving healthy mental well-being. - Building resilience: Learn practical strategies for managing stress, fostering emotional resilience, and creating habits that sustain good mental health. - Life’s influences: Explore the role of sleep, nutrition, exercise, and social connections in nurturing your mind, as well as the subtle signs that mental health may be declining. - Adapting to change: Joe shares how mental health needs evolve over time, providing actionable advice for every stage of life. We also tackle timely issues such as the impact of social media, how to have meaningful conversations about mental health, and the importance of our physical and social environments. If you’re looking for expert insights and practical strategies to improve and sustain your mental health, this episode is for you. Join us as Joe Griffin shares his wisdom, leaving you with small but impactful changes you can make today for better mental well-being. Guest bio: https://www.humangivens.com/person/joe-griffin/ Joe Griffin - Director and Co-Founder of the Human Givens Approach: Joe Griffin is a highly respected psychologist and pioneer in the field of psychotherapy, with decades of experience in both practice and training. As co-developer of the Human Givens approach, he has profoundly influenced the field, focusing on practical, effective solutions to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. Thousands of health professionals have benefited from his engaging workshops, seminars, and online courses. Recognised as one of the most informed and engaging speakers on human behaviour, Joe is at the forefront of skills-based therapy research and practice. He also advises businesses on reducing work-related stress and improving efficiency by addressing the innate needs of employees, customers, and stakeholders. Joe has co-written numerous influential books with Ivan Tyrrell, including: - Human Givens: An empowering approach to emotional health and clear thinking - How to Lift Depression… Fast - Why We Dream: The definitive answer - Freedom from Addiction: The secret behind successful addiction busting - How to Master Anxiety - Release from Anger: Practical help for controlling unreasonable rage - Godhead: The Brain’s Big Bang – the explosive origin of creativity, mysticism and mental illness https://www.humangivens.com/publications/shop/books/ He has also authored ground-breaking monographs and articles on psychology, counselling, and human behaviour. Helpful Resources: The Human Givens Approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/ What are your emotional needs? www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/what-are-the-human-givens/ FREE Human Givens ebook: www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/human-givens-ebook/ Human Givens College - Deepen your knowledge and increase your effectiveness… Psychotherapy/Counselling Diploma: www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/ Explore HG College training courses - suitable for all: www.humangivens.com/college/ ​Please could you kindly rate and review the podcast, thank you.

Join Emma Wardropper, a compassionate advocate for those living with chronic illness, as she shares invaluable insights and techniques to enhance the lives of individuals facing health challenges. Drawing from her own journey living with Multiple Sclerosis and her professional background as a qualified Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, Emma offers a unique blend of the human givens approach and mindfulness techniques. Through her work, Emma aims to empower individuals to reclaim control over their health and wellbeing. Her passion shines through in her dedication to helping others make positive changes and embrace life to the fullest. This episode is packed full of practical advice, heartfelt stories, and effective strategies to navigate the complexities of chronic illness with resilience and grace. 'I am passionate about giving clients support in making healthy changes in their lives to feel better, calmer, live more in the present moment and get the most out of life,' says Emma.  Resources: Human Givens training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/all-courses/ Therapist profile: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/emma-wardropper
 Website: https://emmawardropper.co.uk/ Living with MS - PDF: https://www.humangivens.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/top-tips-for-living-well-with-MS-2024.pdf 7/11 breathing: https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep MS Society: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ Mindfulness Taster Sessions: https://www.mssociety.org.uk/care-and-support/local-support/local-groups/coventry-district-group/mindfulness-taster-sessions Guided imagery and visualisation workshop: https://www.humangivens.com/college/guided-imagery-and-visualisation-workshop/ Therapeutic power of language workshop: https://www.humangivens.com/college/therapeutic-language-workshop/ Become a HG therapist: https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/your-diploma-journey/

In this warm and inviting podcast, Karen Hautz shares her heartfelt dedication, specialist knowledge and compassionate approach to supporting neurodiverse individuals, including those with specific learning differences such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD. With a focus on holistic care, Karen extends her support beyond the individual, assisting their families too. Karen's aim is enrich the lives of neurodiverse individuals and their loved ones. "I think it's our duty to all be familiar with the different characteristics so that we're already creating a curious and compassionate society", Karen says. During this engaging conversation Karen sheds light on her effective counselling services which she offers both online and in her private practice. Discover how she creates a welcoming atmosphere, fostering inclusivity, empathy, and growth for neurodiverse communities in every interaction. About Karen Hautz: Karen, is a compassionate professional whose journey has embraced various industry sectors including healthcare, corporate environments, and private practice. From working as a dedicated speech therapist in the NHS to delving into business development and marketing in the corporate sector, Karen's professional journey led her to become a human givens counsellor - offering support and strategies to help you navigate through life’s challenges. To find our more about Karen, please click the links below: Website: https://www.karenhautz.com/ Therapist register: https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/karen-hautz Discover more about the human givens: The human givens approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/ Psychotherapist/Counsellor Diploma: https://www.humangivens.com/college/diploma/ Mental Health training: https://www.humangivens.com/college/ Couples Therapy: Neurodiversity and relationships live online training event: https://www.humangivens.com/college/couples-therapy-neurodiversity-relationships-live-online-training/ Thank you for listening.

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 without proper diagnosis or treatment. In this podcast, Jayne Timmins offers valuable insights on how to move forward from Long COVID with practical skills for relieving stress, depression, loneliness, chronic fatigue, and more. Let's raise awareness and support those struggling with this complex condition. Resources: 7/11 breathing: https://www.hgi.org.uk/resources/delve-our-extensive-library/resources-and-techniques/7-11-breathing-how-does-deep. A local hospital has commissioned Suffolk Mind to run a course addressing unmet emotional needs and teaching 7/11 breathing, sleep habits, and negative thoughts, for people accessing the hospital's long covid service. Emotional needs audit: https://www.hgi.org.uk/sites/default/files/hgi/Emotional-Needs-Audit.pdf The human givens approach: https://www.humangivens.com/human-givens/about/ Fontline19 Charity: https://www.frontline19.com/ Referenced Evidence: Who Is Most Likely to Get Long COVID? Medscape article: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/990160?ecd=WNL_trdalrt_pos1_ous_230330&uac=429773DJ&impID=5291352 Long COVID: how lost connections between nerve cells in the brain may explain cognitive symptoms: https://theconversation.com/long-covid-how-lost-connections-between-nerve-cells-in-the-brain-may-explain-cognitive-symptoms-192702 BBC Sounds – Breathing Lyrical - Can a 13th-century Persian poem help you recover from long Covid? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00193n5 Subsequent studies have found that some people with long covid symptoms never actually had covid in the first place: https://bmjpublichealth.bmj.com/content/1/1/e000060 Weaponising ‘long Covid’ damaged public trust: https://unherd.com/newsroom/weaponising-long-covid-damaged-public-trust/ Human Givens journal interview with neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan: https://www.hgi.org.uk/sites/default/files/hgi/hg-journal-vol-28-no1-the-social-elephant-in-the-room-article.pdf About Jayne Timmins: Jayne is an experienced Human Givens therapist and supervisor based in Carmarthenshire where she has worked in a variety of different settings including schools, as well as with young people outside of the education system, in GPs surgeries and also for Dyfed Powys Police as their counsellor and psychological services coordinator.  For many years Jayne worked as a nurse both within the NHS and the Care Home sector. Now retired from nursing Jayne runs a successful private practice and also lectures on a counselling degree at the University of Wales Trinity St David’s where she teaches modules on neurobiology and trauma.  During the pandemic many Covid-19 patients developed a myriad of acute medical problems, some of which required invasive treatment but even in cases that didn’t, in much milder cases, patients have been surprised by some of the mid- and long-term consequences requiring rehabilitation. Whilst there has been research and there are some evidence based approaches out there, there is still so much we are yet to understand and there is an increasing interest in the role of rehabilitation both from a medical and a psychotherapeutic approach in patients’ recovery. The interest of course is further fuelled by how the consequences of quarantine, social isolation, movement restriction, and healthcare systems’ disruption also play their part.  View Jayne's therapist profile here - https://www.hgi.org.uk/find-therapist/therapist/jayne-timmins