Ever think “I have no idea what I’m doing” and instantly assume that having self-doubt and feeling unsure of yourself means you’re failing? Well, you’re not!

In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m getting brutally honest about self-doubt and why those thoughts can spiral into overthinking and anxiety, self-judgement, shame, and relentless negative self-talk… and how to stop letting your inner critic run the show.

If you’re unsure of yourself, stuck in reassurance seeking, or dealing with imposter syndrome and a constant fear of making the wrong decision, you’re not alone… and you’re not broken. I’ll show you how to handle self-doubt and how to handle uncertainty in a way that actually helps to calm your nervous system, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start building self respect even when your mind is still shouting, “But I have no idea what I’m doing!” This episode is for those moments when you feel lost in life and your brain turns “I don’t know” into “I can’t trust myself”.

👉 Ready to learn how handle uncertainty and self-doubt without spiralling? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Stuck thinking “I have no idea what I’m doing!” and letting self-doubt hijack your mind? In this episode I’ll show you how to handle uncertainty, silence your inner critic, and learn to trust yourself again with greater 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 Self doubt and mental health

0:42 Feeling unsure of yourself

5:30 What is feeling unsure of yourself

9:07 Why self-doubt affects your mental health

14:30 How to deal with self-doubt

22:17 Final self doubt tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19460   

➕ Related episodes:

Overcoming imposter syndrome (Episode 307): https://ltamh.com/?p=18641 

Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566

👋 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/  

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Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/        

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Having the same argument with someone you care about, over and over? 

This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast I’m digging into what’s really going on when you keep having the same argument every time and how repeating arguments in relationships leaves you exhausted, anxious, and second-guessing yourself. 

I break down the link between recurring arguments, relationship conflict, and mental health, and why we keep arguing about the same things instead of fixing what’s underneath. You’ll learn how to stop the same fight from hijacking your interactions, how to break arguing patterns, and practical ways to move towards healthier communication in relationships, so you can reduce relationship stress, protect your peace, and actually build better relationships that support your mental wellbeing. 

This is practical mental health advice that really helps if you’re feeling stuck in your relationship or trapped in your own head by constant rows, with simple tools you can use to respond differently and feel calmer… even when things are tense. 

👉 Ready to change how you handle having the same argument so you can protect your peace and move forward? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you’re tired of having the same argument on repeat, this episode helps you understand what’s really going on and how to respond differently so you can build better relationships and protect your peace.

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 Repeating arguments and mental health

0:36 Recurring arguments

3:10 What are recurring arguments?

8:15 Why repeating arguments affect your mental wellbeing

15:19 How to manage recurring arguments

23:03 Final having the same argument tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19431  

➕ Related episodes:

Healthy conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771

Patterns don’t lie! (Episode 303): https://ltamh.com/?p=18325

Being kinder to yourself (Episode 305): https://ltamh.com/?p=18566 

👋 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/        

#recurringarguments #betterrelationships #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #relationships #healthierrelationships #communication #handlingconflict 

Breaking promises to yourself? Let’s talk about how to trust yourself more so you can stop abandoning yourself! 

In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m digging into why breaking promises to yourself can feel so defeating… and why it’s usually not because of laziness or a lack of willpower. If you keep letting yourself down, especially when you’re stressed, burnt out, or stuck in your own head, this episode will help you understand what’s really driving the pattern and how to stop letting yourself down so that you can stop punishing yourself and improve your self worth. 

I’ll walk you through practical mental health tips you can actually use: how to keep promises to yourself in small and realistic steps, how to develop self trust when your confidence is low, and how to trust yourself again after you’ve slipped. We’ll also talk people pleasing, boundaries, building self-esteem, and how rebuilding self trust helps you protect your peace, reduce stress and anxiety, and feel more solid in yourself.

👉 Ready to stop abandoning yourself and rebuild self-trust? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Breaking promises to yourself? Tired of letting yourself down? In this episode I’ll show you why it keeps happening, and how to rebuild self-trust with practical mental health tips that help you protect your peace.

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 Self esteem and mental health

0:29 How to keep promises to yourself

1:25 What letting yourself down means

5:48 Why letting yourself down affects your mental health

13:33 How to stop letting yourself down

23:33 Final trusting yourself more tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19412 

➕ Related episodes:

Hopelessness (Episode 297) https://ltamh.com/?p=17921

Improving your self-worth (Episode 305) https://ltamh.com/?p=18566

👋 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/        

#selftrust #selfrespect #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #trustingyourself #selfbelief #selfworth #trustyourself 

Anxiety in the morning doesn’t just make you grumpy… it can make every day feel like a battle before it’s even started. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m digging into anxiety in the morning and why so many of us wake up anxious or full of morning dread… even when nothing ‘dramatic’ has happened overnight. 

I’ll explain what’s really going on in your nervous system when you’re anxious every morning, why you might be stuck in this loop of waking up anxious, and how to calm your mind without unrealistic routines or pretending everything is fine. You’ll learn simple, practical ways to deal with anxiety in the morning so you can reduce stress and anxiety, manage morning anxiety more effectively, and create a calmer start to your day by consciously managing anxiety. 

This one’s for anyone who has ever thought, “Why do I wake up anxious?!” and just wants some honest, practical mental health tips from someone who’s been there. I’m Jeremy Godwin, and I’m glad you’re here so we can talk about how to tackle morning dread.

👉 Ready to feel less crushed by anxiety in the morning? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you often feel hijacked by anxiety in the morning, this episode gives you simple and realistic ways to understand morning anxiety, calm your nervous system, and start your days feeling more in control.

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 Morning anxiety and mental health

0:29 Waking up with anxiety

2:30 What is morning anxiety?

7:12 Why morning dread affects your mental health

14:38 How to deal with morning anxiety

23:48 Final morning anxiety tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19262    

➕ Related episodes:

Ruminating on the past (Episode 313) https://ltamh.com/?p=19054 

👋 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/        

#morninganxiety #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #anxiety #managinganxiety #handlinganxiety #anxietyinthemorning 

Is work stress following you home, even when you’re trying to switch off? This week in the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about handling work stress in a way that actually helps your mental health, especially when work is stressful and you feel stuck in your own head.

I’m Jeremy Godwin, and in this episode I’ll break down what’s really driving workplace stress and stress in the workplace, how to spot common work stress symptoms, and why stressful work can quietly push you towards work burnout. Most importantly, I’ll give you practical mental health tips for handling work stress without drama: simple stress management you can use immediately, realistic work stress relief, and stress relief tips to reduce stress at work and handle work stress even if you can’t change your job overnight.

If you’re dealing with work related stress and you’re wondering how to handle stress at work without burning out, this episode will help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control — because handling work stress is a skill you can build. 

👉 Ready to reduce stress at work and protect your peace? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: This episode breaks down what’s really driving workplace stress and shows you practical ways of handling work stress so you can avoid work burnout, reduce stress at work, and actually switch off from work.

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. Welcome to the conversation!

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Work stress and mental health

0:45 Managing work stress

2:42 What is work stress management?

8:26 Why you need to manage stress

14:29 How to reduce work stress

22:55 Final work stress tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19257   

➕ Related episodes:

Focusing on what matters (Episode 306) https://ltamh.com/?p=18636 

👋 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/        

#handlingworkstress #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #stressmanagement #copingwithstress #stress #workstress 

Does the state of the world leave you tense, guilty, and exhausted, like the world is a mess both outside and in your own head? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m talking about emotional overload, empathy burnout, and how constant anxiety and overwhelm about global chaos can quietly wreck your mental health. I’ll share simple, realistic self care tips to protect your peace: how to stop doomscrolling, reduce news anxiety, set boundaries for mental health, and build a calmer mindset even when you’re living with uncertainty. This episode is for you if you care deeply about what’s happening, but you also need practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and feel more grounded in everyday life. 

👉 Ready to feel calmer and more in control, even when the world is a mess? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Stressed or overwhelmed by the state of the world (or both)? In this episode I share practical mental health tools to protect your peace and reduce anxiety when it feels like everything’s just one great big endless mess.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 State of the world and mental health

0:38 Chaotic times

3:35 Why the world feels exhausting

9:23 How to protect your peace

16:45 Final self care tips

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19074    

➕ Related episodes:

Hopelessness (Episode 297) https://ltamh.com/?p=17921 

You can’t control everything… (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492 

Mental overload (Episode 280) https://ltamh.com/?p=16657   

👋 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/        

#worldchaos #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin 

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.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Resolutions and mental health

0:40 Why resolutions fail

2:57 Why resolutions can be difficult to stick to

8:55 How to set better resolutions

14:07 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.

🔗 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  

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#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.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Overthinking and mental health

0:33 How to stop rumination 

2:24 Why am I ruminating?

7:17 How to stop ruminating

13:40 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.

🔗 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/        

#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.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Family boundaries and mental health

0:31 Family conflicts

2:22 Why your family boundaries collapse

7:27 How to set boundaries with family

13:12 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.

🔗 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/        

#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.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 The holidays and mental health

0:42 Holiday stress management

3:36 What does stress during the holidays mean?

7:51 Why the holidays hurt

14:23 How to get through the holidays

23:12 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.

🔗 Links

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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.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Cost of living and mental health

0:42 Money stress and mental health

3:26 What is financial stress?

7:29 Why your financial wellbeing matters

13:22 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  

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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.

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Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/  

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Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin 

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Daily Reflection Tool here: https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/

Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/  

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#moneystress #costofliving #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #financialwellbeing