Patterns don’t lie! How to break harmful patterns (Episode 303)
Recurring patterns don’t lie, so if you’re tired of feeling like life keeps nudging you back into the same mess — no matter how hard you try — then in this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I call out what’s really going on and show you how to break repeating patterns: at home, at work, and in your own head. You’ll learn how to break negative patterns, recognise unhealthy relationship patterns, and set healthy boundaries without drama. I’ll walk you through solid mental health tips including a simple daily check-in for greater mental wellbeing and straightforward calmer mindset techniques so you can stop second-guessing yourself, and finally let go of the past that keeps dragging on your present. Let’s Talk About Mental Health is your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health; it’s practical mental health advice for people who want steadier emotions and smarter productivity that doesn’t lead to burnout, so you can protect your peace. 👉 If you’re ready to break old patterns and move forward in life, then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Sick of feeling like you’re stuck on repeat? In this episode I’ll show you how to identify and break repeating patterns so you can protect your peace and move forward. 🙂________________________________Find my Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Patterns and mental health0:34 Stop repeating patterns!3:10 What are life patterns?6:49 Why patterns keep repeating10:54 How to break repeating patterns25:41 Final tips for better mental health📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18325 ➕ Related episodes:Setting healthy boundaries (Episode 248) https://ltamh.com/?p=14448 Letting go of the past (Episode 296) https://ltamh.com/?p=17880👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and 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. New episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe 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/ Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #recurringpatterns #patternsdontlie #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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How to feel more comfortable in your own skin (Episode 302)
Do you feel good about yourself? Do you feel comfortable in your own skin? You should! But that can be tough… so it’s time to learn how to build self-esteem so you can choose yourself with apology. Self-trust and confidence are essential for better mental health, helping you to stop second-guessing yourself and discover how to be comfortable in your own skin. Feeling at home in yourself really shouldn’t be something rare, but for many of us it takes a lot of work and can feel really challenging. In this episode I call out the real problem: second-guessing yourself, avoidance, and performing for others until you’re completely exhausted. I’ll show you simple steps to improve self-esteem, respect yourself more, and improve your self-worth so you can build self-confidence naturally and reduce stress. Expect plain, straightforward, and practical advice to reduce anxiety, stop avoiding issues, and be on your own side, with tools you can use today. If you want a calmer mindset every day and to feel better about yourself, this is for you. We’ll explore how to be more confident by learning how to back yourself and how to love yourself in real life, not just in theory… so you can really be at home in yourself and love yourself more, consistently.👉 Ready to discover how to be more comfortable in yourself each day? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: If second-guessing yourself and feeling like you have to perform for others is draining you, this episode gives you a clear way to feel at home in yourself so your confidence improves naturally. 🙂________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Confidence and mental health0:33 Love yourself more3:00 What does being comfortable in your own skin mean7:42 Why confidence matters for better mental health12:33 How to be more comfortable in yourself27:04 Final tips for better mental health📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18321 ➕ Related episodes:Body image (Episode 136) https://ltamh.com/?p=6685 Get out of your own way! (Episode 301) https://ltamh.com/?p=18175Feeling worthy (Episode 285) https://ltamh.com/?p=17104 New here? Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksSubscribe 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/ Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #beyourbestself #loveyourself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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Stop getting in your own way! Do this instead... (Episode 301)
Are you tired of watching chaos win while the things that matter slide? You need to get out of your own way… and in this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I show you how to get out of your own way — practically and kindly. We’ll use simple calmer mindset techniques, and focus on practical productivity for mental health, to stop self-sabotage, overcome avoidance and procrastination, and reduce stress and anxiety. I’ll walk you through how to set boundaries kindly with assertive communication examples, plus identity-based behaviour change and ways to design your environment for better habits so doing the helpful thing becomes easier than doing the unhelpful thing. If you want a calmer mind and you’re keen to beat burnout with small changes, this episode is for you. You’ll leave with simple actions you can try today and an effective plan for better mental health that you can actually keep.👉 Ready to reduce stress and act on what matters? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Want a more peaceful life? Get out of your own way so calm replaces chaos, and making progress becomes the norm. 🙂________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Self sabotage and mental health0:32 Get out of your own way!2:28 What is getting in your way?6:18 Why is getting in your own way harmful?9:19 How to get out of your own way28:33 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18175 ➕ Related episodes:Boundaries (Episode 248) https://ltamh.com/?p=14448 Being more assertive (Episode 242) https://ltamh.com/?p=14199 Conquering self-doubt (Episode 283) https://ltamh.com/?p=16884New here? Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksLearn 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 Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/ My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #getoutofyourownway #betterliving #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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Want to avoid a breakdown? You need to do this. (Episode 300)
You shouldn’t need to have a breakdown to learn how not to break down. If you’re dealing with difficult times and barely holding it together, this episode is for you. If it’s ever felt like you may have a nervous breakdown (or if you’ve already had one), or if you’ve found yourself heading towards an emotional breakdown, then you’ll know the impact that struggling mentally and emotionally can have on your quality of life. So, let’s turn things around!In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about the importance of protecting your peace and the role it plays in avoiding a breakdown by helping you start spotting the early warning signs. You’ll learn what’s involved in setting boundaries without guilt, and how to start using simple coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and burnout. I’ll show you how to strip life back to what matters, take small daily actions (one day at a time), and choose a steadier pace that actually supports your mental health.👉 Ready to reduce stress and feel more in control? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Learn to spot the signs early, set better boundaries, and take small steps that prevent burnout… because prevention is a lot better than recovery. 🙂________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Mental breakdown and mental health0:46 How to avoid breakdown3:06 Mental health lessons27:04 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18109 ➕ Related episodes:Being more present (Episode 287) https://ltamh.com/?p=17181Peace of mind (Episode 293) https://ltamh.com/?p=17668 Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492New here? Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksLearn 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 Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/ My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #protectyourpeace #avoidabreakdown #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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How your mindset shapes your reality (Episode 299)
Your thoughts can either be your prison or your freedom; it’s all a matter of the mindset you choose. Your mindset shapes the reality you live in... but what if most of what you believe about yourself and your life is just a story you’ve been telling on repeat?When you default to negative thoughts, or when your mindset is harsh, or panicked, everything feels a lot harder. But when the story you tell yourself is steadier and kinder, and you adopt a more positive mindset, that’s when you start to take back control: your stress levels drop, your choices improve, and you can finally feel like you’re moving forward.In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing how to change the way you experience life by shifting your mindset. You’ll learn practical ways to reset unhelpful patterns, choose calmer perspectives, and create a healthier outlook you can actually live with. Because when you change your mindset, you change everything.👉 Ready to change your life by changing your mindset? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: If your thoughts are running the show, it’s time to take back control… because when you change your mindset, you change your life. 🙂________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Mindset and mental health0:40 Mindset is everything2:42 What is mindset?8:19 Why your mindset matters15:32 How to change your mindset27:06 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18039 ➕ Related episodes:Realistic positive thinking (Episode 292) https://ltamh.com/?p=17609 Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492How to make peace with the past (Episode 296) https://ltamh.com/?p=17880New here? Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.🔗 LinksLearn 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 Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/ My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #mindset #changeyourmindset #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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