Let's Talk About Mental Health

Why do your resolutions often fail? If your new year goals tend to start strong and then quietly fall apart, then it’s time to approach goal setting differently. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about why new year’s resolutions don’t work when you’re overwhelmed, and how to set goals in a way that actually supports your mental health. I’ll walk you through new year planning and goal planning that respects your energy, plus simple new year ideas that focus on self development instead of self-attack. You’ll learn how to set goals that are kinder and more realistic, and we’ll explore what’s involved in setting smarter goals that reduce pressure and help build self trust, while focusing on what matters so you can create positive change. This one’s for you if you’re looking for goal setting motivation that works so you can stop repeating old patterns. 👉 Ready to set calmer and more realistic goals that actually last? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Sick of new year goals that collapse by February? In this episode I explain why new year’s resolutions don’t work for most of us, and how to set smarter goals that actually last.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Resolutions and mental health0:40 Why resolutions fail2:57 Why resolutions can be difficult to stick to8:55 How to set better resolutions14:07 Goal setting final tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19063   ➕ Related episodes:Stop getting in your own way! (Episode 301) https://ltamh.com/?p=18175  👋 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.🔗 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/  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/        #resolutions #newyearsresolutions #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #endofyearstress #goalsetting #selfdevelopment #smartergoals 

Can’t stop thinking about the past? Whether you’re ruminating on the past or feeling stuck in the past, it can be absolutely exhausting. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m talking about letting go of the past is so difficult, and what to do when you feel like you can’t move forward.We’ll discuss anxiety and rumination, why your brain keeps overthinking the past, and what you can actually do about it so you can start making peace with your past. I’ll walk you through how to stop ruminating on the past without pretending nothing happened, share simple tips for rumination that you can use when you’re thinking about the past on repeat, and offer practical ideas for how to stop rumination so you can stop dwelling on the past and feel more present. This episode is for you if you’re stuck in your own head, tired of mental health tips that ignore real life, and want realistic ways to feel more settled day to day. 👉 Ready to calm your mind and stop replaying the past? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Exhausted from ruminating about the past and overthinking everything? In this episode I share practical, no-nonsense tips for rumination and how to stop ruminating so you can stop dwelling on the past and feel calmer in your own head.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Overthinking and mental health0:33 How to stop rumination 2:24 Why am I ruminating?7:17 How to stop ruminating13:40 Stop ruminating bit by bit📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19054  ➕ Related episodes:Let go or stay trapped (Episode 296) https://ltamh.com/?p=17880 👋 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.🔗 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/  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/        #ruminating #overthinking #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #endofyearstress 

Do your family boundaries seem to disappear the moment someone gets upset? In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m exploring family conflict, toxic family relationships, and how to set boundaries with family… so you can dial down the family drama and start finding peace of mind! I’ll walk you through why setting limits and healthy boundaries with family members feels so hard, what’s really going on in your head when you’re struggling with boundaries, and simple mental health tips to help you say no without guilt. This one’s especially useful for your holiday season mental health, but it’s also solid self-care advice that you can use at any time you find yourself stuck in old patterns with family and want a calmer mindset (and less anxiety) after seeing them. Healthy family relationships are based on respect and communication, and by the end of the episode you’ll have practical ideas for how to have better relationships with family: protecting your peace, using kind but direct boundaries, conflict resolution, and feeling more in control of your own life. 👉 Ready to explore how to keep your boundaries without burning out? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Sick of your family boundaries collapsing the moment there’s drama? In this episode I break down why you keep caving in family conflict and how to set boundaries with family without guilt or chaos.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Family boundaries and mental health0:31 Family conflicts2:22 Why your family boundaries collapse7:27 How to set boundaries with family13:12 Sticking to family boundaries📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19035 ➕ Related episodes:Patterns don’t lie! (Episode 303) https://ltamh.com/?p=18325 Surviving the holidays (Episode 311) https://ltamh.com/?p=18935 👋 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.🔗 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/  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/        #familyboundaries #difficultfamily #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin  #holidaystress #christmasstress

Dreading Christmas and the holidays? Worried about surviving the holidays with your mental health intact? Not sure how to deal with family drama? Going through loss and grief at Christmas? If Christmas and the holidays leave you feeling numb, angry, frustrated, or quietly thinking “I hate Christmas” while everyone else plays happy families then this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is for you (and me, since I struggle with surviving the holidays too).This week I’m talking about what's involved in surviving the holidays and dealing with the Christmas blues (or ‘holiday blues’ if you prefer), and what to do when dealing with issues like grief during the holidays, family drama, and loss during the holidays turn December into something you’re dreading. I’ll share practical holiday stress tips and simple holiday stress management ideas to help you start coping with the holidays in a calmer and kinder way (or at least in a way that you can keep your sanity!) even if you’re dealing with a toxic family reunion or ongoing family conflict. You’ll also find it helpful if you’re looking for holiday depression tips or you just find this time of year emotionally exhausting. 👉 Ready to learn how to get through the holidays without feeling awful? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Struggling with the Christmas blues? Dreading the holidays? This episode is full of practical holiday stress tips for coping with the holidays without wrecking your mental health.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 The holidays and mental health0:42 Holiday stress management3:36 What does stress during the holidays mean?7:51 Why the holidays hurt14:23 How to get through the holidays23:12 Final holiday stress tips (conclusion)📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18935     ➕ Related episodes:Money stress (Episode 310) https://ltamh.com/?p=18852📚 Further reading:“Christmas Stress” (Relationships Australia, 2016) https://www.relationships.org.au/document/december-2016-christmas-stress/ “’Tis the Season...” (Mental Health UK, 2021) https://mentalhealth-uk.org/blog/tis-the-season-3-in-10-brits-say-their-mental-health-nosedives-over-christmas/ 👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, podcast creator and counsellor plus the host of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, 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 Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/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/        #holidaystress #christmasstress #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin 

Is money stress making every week feel like a fight you didn’t sign up for? Cost of living tips not really cutting it? Well, we need to talk about money and mental health… not to mention the cost of living and mental health!In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast with Jeremy Godwin, I look at how the cost of living is out of control and what that does to your mind and body. I break down why financial anxiety triggers threat mode, how money worries create decision fatigue, and why shame keeps you stuck (and makes it tough to work on your financial wellness). I’m sharing practical ways to cope with financial stress that focus on better mental health first: a simple 10-minute weekly reset I use, quick calming practices for your nervous system, and realistic boundaries you can set to protect your peace while you deal with the numbers. If you’re overwhelmed by rising costs and tired of feeling on edge, this is for you. 👉 Ready to reclaim some headspace and feel more in control (in spite of how expensive everything is these days)? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Feeling crushed by money stress and rising costs? This episode explains what it’s doing to your mind and body, and how to start taking back control of your peace.________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Cost of living and mental health0:42 Money stress and mental health3:26 What is financial stress?7:29 Why your financial wellbeing matters13:22 How to deal with money stress 22:51 Final money stress tips (conclusion)📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18852    ➕ Related episodes:Desperation and overwhelm (Episode 298) https://ltamh.com/?p=18029  👋 New here? Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, podcast creator and counsellor plus the host of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, 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 Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/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/        #moneystress #costofliving #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #financialwellbeing