Let's Talk About Mental Health

Do you feel like a burden if you need help from others? Do you keep asking yourself whether you’re too much, too needy, or too hard to support? 
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about feeling like a burden when you’re struggling and why that belief can quietly fuel low self worth, self doubt, emotional suppression, hyper independence, trust issues, and the fear of being a burden whenever you need emotional support. 
If you’ve ever talked yourself out of asking for help, felt worthless for having needs, or let your inner critic convince you that your emotional pain is a problem for other people, this episode is for you. I explore where that pattern comes from, how shame and emotional vulnerability can mean you start to feel unsafe quickly, and why asking for help does not make you weak, needy, or broken. I also unpack how overcoming self sabotage and healing trauma, as well as building self compassion, can help you stop treating your needs like something you have to apologise for, so you can find healthier and clearer ways to seek mental health support. 

👉 Ready to ask for support without shame taking over? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you’re struggling with feeling like a burden, low self worth, or the fear of asking for help, this episode will help you understand why it happens and how to seek support without shame running the show.

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 Feeling like a burden
0:25 How to stop feeling like a burden
2:24 What it means when your needs feel like too much
6:12 Why needing support can feel unsafe
12:42 How to ask for support without shame taking over
22:09 Final tips for asking for support

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20357       

📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/

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➕ Related episodes:
Being kinder to yourself when you’re struggling (Episode 326): https://ltamh.com/?p=19801 

👋 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.

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Navigating heartbreak and breakup pain can be rough, because there’s no instruction guide on how to get over a breakup… especially when it’s negatively affecting your mental health. So, let's talk about how to survive a breakup without losing your sense of self.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about how to deal with a breakup in a way that’s honest, practical, and kind to yourself. Whether you’re struggling with heartbreak, breakup anxiety, breakup grief, or the confusing aftermath of a relationship ending, this episode will help you understand why breakup healing can feel like such an emotional rollercoaster and what to do after a breakup if you want to heal without feeding the pain. 
I explore how to get through a breakup when your mind keeps going backwards, why healing after a breakup takes time, how to move on after a breakup without abandoning your self-respect, and why letting go after a breakup is really part of a bigger healing journey. So if you’re stuck in the messy middle part and wondering how to deal with a breakup without losing yourself, this episode will help you protect your dignity and take small steps forward. 

👉 Ready to deal with a breakup without losing yourself? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Going through a breakup? Feeling stuck in heartbreak, anxiety, or constant overthinking? In this episode I talk about how to deal with a breakup, so you can calm the chaos and start healing.

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 Dealing with a breakup
0:39 How to get through a breakup
3:31 What a breakup really does to you
5:36 Why breakups affect your mental health
10:08 How to deal with a breakup
22:44 Final tips and breakup advice 

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20354      

📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/

📍 Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin 

➕ Related episodes:
Finding closure when they won’t forgive you (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 
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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Feeling stuck in life? Going through the motions? Wondering why life feels empty? It’s time to stop existing and start living more!
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I explore the difference between existing vs living and what happens when survival mode becomes your normal. If you’ve been feeling numb, flat, disconnected, or like you’re just getting through each day, this episode is for you. I talk about why feeling stuck is often not just a motivation problem, and how to enjoy life more through simple and meaningful shifts that build momentum over time. This is an honest, practical conversation about how to stop feeling numb, how to get out of a rut, how to be more present, and how intentional living can help you change your life in realistic ways. 
So if you’ve been asking yourself how to enjoy life, how to be happy, how to start over, and how to stop existing and start living, or wondering why your purpose driven life feels so far away, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and how to start re-engaging with your life with more kindness, clarity, and self-respect. 

👉 Ready to start participating in your life more fully? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you’re feeling stuck, numb, or like you’re just existing instead of living, this episode will help you understand why life feels empty and how to start enjoying life more.

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 Existing vs living
0:28 It’s time to stop existing and start living
2:43 What is existing vs living?
6:23 Why just existing harms your mental health
11:07 How to stop existing and start living
22:46 Final tips for dealing with manipulation

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20316     

📖 Buy my book ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/

➕ Related episodes:
Focusing on what really matters (Episode 306): https://ltamh.com/?p=18636
Being more present (Episode 287): https://ltamh.com/?p=17264 
Being intentional (Episode 218): https://ltamh.com/?p=12776 

👋 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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Feeling manipulated by someone? Manipulation can include guilt tripping, pressure, emotional manipulation, controlling behaviour, and sometimes gaslighting, but the common thread is the same: someone is trying to pull you away from your own needs, wants, and choices.
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about how to deal with manipulation: what manipulative behavior is, and how to approach emotional manipulation in a more assertive way, especially when manipulation tactics make it hard to navigate a difficult relationship. If you’re dealing with manipulative people, toxic relationships, or unhealthy relationships, or if you’re trying to understand the signs of manipulation before you get pulled in too far, this episode is for you. I’ll explore why guilt and manipulation can affect your self-esteem and mental health so deeply, why manipulative dynamics often get worse when you start setting boundaries, and how to say no without over-explaining, apologising, or letting someone else’s pressure make your choices for you. You’ll learn how to recognise manipulation earlier, respond with more self-respect, and practice assertiveness in a way that protects your peace without turning you into someone cold or cruel. 

👉 Ready to recognise manipulation and respond more assertively? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If guilt trips, gaslighting, or manipulative behaviour keep pushing you into saying yes when you really mean no, this episode will help you spot manipulation earlier and respond with more 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 Manipulation and mental health
0:36 Dealing with manipulative people
3:15 What is manipulation?
6:49 Why manipulation harms your mental health
11:21 How to stop being manipulated
23:35 Final tips for dealing with manipulation

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20211     

📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/

➕ Related episodes:
Discomfort (Episode 239): https://ltamh.com/?p=14013
Patterns (Episode 303): https://ltamh.com/?p=18325
Healthier Relationships (Episode 266): https://ltamh.com/?p=15724 
Boundaries/People Pleasing (Episode 322): https://ltamh.com/?p=19518
Difficult People (Episode 325): https://ltamh.com/?p=19737

👋 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/
Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh  
Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        

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Ever wondered, “Why am I lonely even when people are around me?” You’re not alone, and loneliness around others is more common that you might think. 
In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about loneliness in one of its most confusing forms: feeling alone, unseen, and disconnected even when you’re surrounded by other people. If you feel lonely in friendships, at work, in a relationship, or in social situations that look fine on the outside, this episode is for you. I explore why loneliness is not just about having no friends or being physically by yourself, but about the quality of your connection, the levels of loneliness people can experience, and what may be driving chronic loneliness or that constant thought of “why am I lonely?”. I also look at why you may feel unseen, how to deal with loneliness, what to do when you feel lonely around other people, and how to stop feeling lonely by building connections that feels more real. 
So if you’ve been wondering how to overcome loneliness, how to feel more connected, or why being around people still leaves you feeling alone, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do next. 

👉 Ready to feel more connected and less alone? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you often feel lonely even around other people, this episode will help you understand why you feel alone, what you need to focus on, and how to start overcoming loneliness and build real connections. 

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 Loneliness and mental health
0:32 Feeling lonely when you’re not alone
3:08 What is feeling lonely around others
8:10 Why loneliness affects your mental health
12:55 How to deal with loneliness
22:22 Final tips for dealing with loneliness

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20200    

📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/

➕ Related episodes:
Emotional regulation (Episode 15): https://ltamh.com/?p=848  

👋 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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