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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Feeling desperate? Your next move matters (Episode 298)
Feeling like everything’s spiralling out of control, and you’re about to lose it? Desperation makes everything feel like an emergency… even when it’s not. That desperate energy sets your thoughts racing, your heart pounding, and suddenly you find you’re reacting instead of responding. But here’s the truth: feeling desperate doesn’t mean you’re broken or weak. It just means your nervous system is overloaded, and your brain is screaming for relief. So let’s explore what’s involved in overcoming desperation. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’ll break down what desperation really is, why it hijacks your thinking, and — most importantly — how to interrupt the spiral before it takes over. You’ll learn practical strategies to ground yourself, manage the panic, and respond with clarity instead of chaos.If you’ve ever thought “I can’t take this anymore,” this one’s for you. Because you don’t need to escape that feeling; you just need to stop letting it control your next move.👉 Ready to feel less desperate and more calm? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: When you feel desperate, it can seem like chaos is your only option; in this episode I’ll show you how to take back control before desperation sucks you under. 🙂________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Desperation and mental health0:35 Feeling desperate3:44 What is desperation?8:53 Why desperation affects you so deeply15:28 How to go from desperate to grounded27:00 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18029 ➕ Related episodes:Hopelessness (Episode 297) https://ltamh.com/?p=17921How to make peace with the past (Episode 296) https://ltamh.com/?p=17880Focusing 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/@itsjeremygodwin Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #desperation #feelingdesperate #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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How to keep going when you feel hopeless (Episode 297)
How do you keep going when life feels impossible? Feeling hopeless can make it seem like nothing will ever change... but that’s not the truth. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing practical ways to tackle hopelessness so you can steady yourself, take back some control, and start moving forward again. You’ll learn why hopelessness keeps you stuck, how to stop fighting your feelings, and the steps that help you rebuild your strength one small action at a time. From stabilising yourself in the darkest moments to finding support that lasts, this episode gives you a clear path back towards possibility. By the end of it, you’ll know how to face hopelessness head-on and, most importantly, how to keep going even when life feels overwhelming.👉 Ready to find your way back to hope? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Hopelessness tells you nothing will ever change; this episode shows you how to prove it wrong. 🙂________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Feeling hopeless and mental health0:34 How to overcome hopelessness2:43 What is hopelessness?7:56 Why hopelessness affects you so deeply12:50 How to go from hopelessness to possibility26:33 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17921 ➕ Related episodes: ADD***Being more present (Episode 287) https://ltamh.com/?p=17181Peace of mind (Episode 293) https://ltamh.com/?p=17668🎓 Learn more: ADD***Healing (Episode 294) https://ltamh.com/?p=17740 How to make peace with the past (Episode 296) https://ltamh.com/?p=17880Focusing 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/@itsjeremygodwin Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #hopelessness #feelinghopeless #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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Let go or stay trapped (Episode 296)
Still stuck in a past that hurts? This episode shows you how to let go… even if you’re not ready, and even if it still stings. We’ll explore why letting go is so hard — grief, identity, and the lure of ‘closure’ — and then we’ll get practical. You’ll learn to name what you’re holding, feel what you’ve avoided, interrupt the ‘if only’ loop, stop trying to ‘win’ the past, set small boundaries, and more. We’ll focus on choosing peace over rumination, putting your energy where you have control, and taking small and doable steps forward. If you’ve been waiting for the perfect apology, or a tidy ending, then this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast offers you another way; one that protects your peace, and helps you carry your story differently.👉 Ready to let go, even when it’s tough? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Still holding on to something? Learn how to finally let go and take your life back. 😃________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Letting go and mental health0:47 How can I let go?3:10 What letting go really means7:54 Why letting go is hard16:25 How to let go26:16 Final mental health tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17880 ➕ Related episodes: Healing (Episode 294) https://ltamh.com/?p=17740 Making peace with the past (Episode 295) https://ltamh.com/?p=17830🎓 Learn more:Being more present (Episode 287) https://ltamh.com/?p=17181Focusing 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/@itsjeremygodwin Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #lettinggo #healing #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #movingforward
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How to make peace with the past (Episode 295)
How do you let go of the past when it still hurts? In this episode I show you how to make peace with the past — without pretending it didn’t happen — so you can move forward. You’ll learn what real peace looks like, why rumination keeps you stuck, and how to stop waiting for closure that may never come. We’ll talk about acceptance (not avoidance), self-compassion, boundaries, grief work, and practical ways to carry your story differently.By the end, you’ll know how to let go of the past, move forward with intention, and take back your power… even when you can’t change what happened.👉 Ready to carry the past differently? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: You can’t change the past, but you can change how you carry it.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 The past and mental health0:25 Making peace with your past2:31 What it really means to make peace with the past6:27 Why making peace with the past matters14:22 How to make peace with the past26:05 Final mental health tips & applying what you’ve learned📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17830➕ Related episodes: Healing (Episode 294) https://ltamh.com/?p=17740 🎓 Learn more:Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492Letting go of anger (Episode 288) https://ltamh.com/?p=17333Peace of mind (Episode 256) https://ltamh.com/?p=14771 New here? Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the 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/@itsjeremygodwin Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ #healing #movingforward #mentalhealth
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