Let's Talk About Mental Health

Some criticism helps you grow… and some is just plain nasty. So how do you tell the difference? And how do you deal with criticism without letting it wreck your confidence… or your peace of mind? In this week’s episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m talking about how to handle criticism in a way that protects your emotional wellbeing. I’ll explore the difference between helpful feedback and harmful judgement, why criticism feels so loud these days (especially online), and how to stay grounded and calm when criticism comes your way. Plus I share practical tips to help you respond to criticism with confidence. Because when you know how to handle criticism, you can take back control of your mindset and your mental health. Ready to deal with criticism in a way that protects your peace? Then let’s talk! 💡 TL;DR: Criticism is louder than ever — learn how to handle criticism in a way that protects your peace, builds resilience, and strengthens your mental health. 😃 💬 Let me know:  What would change for you if you stopped letting other people's criticisms define your worth? 🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work! 📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17062 [https://ltamh.com/?p=17062]  🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode): Episode 283: Self Doubt https://ltamh.com/?p=16884 [https://ltamh.com/?p=16884] Protecting Your Peace (video): https://youtu.be/pAjtu0ZOqQo [https://youtu.be/pAjtu0ZOqQo]  🔗 More links: Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin [https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin] Sign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL [https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL]  My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ [https://ltamh.com/shop/]  Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ [https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/]  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/]        ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Criticism and mental health 0:54 Criticism and mental wellbeing 3:40 What is criticism? 8:03 Why the way you deal with criticism matters 12:47 How to handle criticism 25:13 Final tips and next time New here? Hi! 👋😃 In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness.  Follow @ltamentalhealth [http://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth] on Instagram for more tips, or visit ltamh.com [http://ltamh.com] for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos. #criticism #dealingwithcriticism #opinions  #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthmatters #peaceofmind #ltamhpodcast #wellbeing #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness

Struggling with self-doubt? Whether self doubt is holding you back from chasing your goals, speaking up, or trusting yourself, this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast is here to help. You’ll discover what self-doubt really is, why it’s so convincing, and how it quietly damages your mental health over time. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to stop letting self-doubt control your decisions so that you can start building real self-trust through simple and practical strategies that actually work. I’ll break down how self-doubt shows up, the ways that self doubt keeps you stuck, and what you can do to take back your power and start moving forward with greater confidence and clarity. Because you don’t need to feel fearless — you just need to be willing to act… and in this episode you’ll learn how to do just that. So, let’s talk!  💡 TL;DR: Self-doubt will keep you stuck until you learn how to act in spite of it — so, here’s how to do that! 😃 💬 Let me know: What's one thing you’d do if you stopped doubting yourself so much? 🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work! 📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=16884 [https://ltamh.com/?p=16884]        🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode): Episode 271: Discomfort and Growth https://ltamh.com/?p=16053 [https://ltamh.com/?p=16053]  🔗 More links: Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin [https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin] Sign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL [https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL]  My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ [https://ltamh.com/shop/]  Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ [https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/]  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/]        ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Self doubt and mental wellbeing 0:47 Overcoming self doubt 2:33 What self doubt means 10:51 Why self doubt holds you back 15:33 How to overcome self-doubt 26:23 Final tips and next time New here? Hi! 👋😃 In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple with straightforward and practical advice that’s grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with extensive lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness.  Follow @ltamentalhealth [http://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth] on Instagram for more tips, or visit ltamh.com [http://ltamh.com] for more about Jeremy and the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos. #selfdoubt #trustyourself #selfworth  #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthmatters #peaceofmind #ltamhpodcast #wellbeing #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness

Are you tired of pretending to be someone or something you’re not? In this episode, I’m taking a deep dive into why being true to yourself is so important for your mental health — and how hiding who you are chips away at your wellbeing over time. We’ll explore what authenticity really means, why it has such a powerful impact on how you think and feel, and how to start showing up more fully as your real self… without blowing up your life in the process. If you’ve ever felt like you’re performing just to be accepted, then it’s time to discover why being true to yourself changes absolutely everything for the better. So, let’s talk!  💡 TL;DR: Hiding who you are harms your mental health — this episode shows you how to stop, and how to start living more honestly and freely. 😃 💬 Let me know: What's one part of yourself you've been hiding? And what would it feel like to set it free? 🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work! 📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=16882 [https://ltamh.com/?p=16882]        🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode): Episode 138: Values https://ltamh.com/2022/07/03/values/ [https://ltamh.com/2022/07/03/values/]  Episode 239: Discomfort https://ltamh.com/2024/07/07/emotional-discomfort/ [https://ltamh.com/2024/07/07/emotional-discomfort/]  🔗 More links: Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin [https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin] Sign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL [https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL]  My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ [https://ltamh.com/shop/]  Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ [https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/]  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/]        ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Authenticity and mental wellbeing 1:00 Be authentically you 1:45 Be your authentic self 3:50 What does authenticity mean? 9:58 Wy does authenticity matter? 18:17 How to embrace authenticity 28:12 Final tips and next time New here? Hi! 👋😃 In the weekly episodes of Let’s Talk About Mental Health Jeremy Godwin makes better mental health simple, with straightforward and practical advice grounded in both quality research and personal experience. Jeremy is a writer and counsellor with lived experience of severe anxiety and depression, and he creates tools and resources full of helpful mental health tips to improve your mental wellbeing and build greater mental health awareness.  Follow @ltamentalhealth [http://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth] on Instagram for more tips, or visit ltamh.com [http://ltamh.com] for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos. #authenticity #beyourself #betruetoyourself  #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthmatters #peaceofmind #ltamhpodcast #wellbeing #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness

Struggling with anxiety? Whether it hits you out of nowhere or hums constantly in the background, this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health is here to help. This week I explain what anxiety really is, why it shows up the way it does, and how to manage it effectively — with practical, no-nonsense tools you can start using today. Learn how to recognise anxiety early, calm your nervous system, challenge anxious thoughts, and build habits that reduce anxiety over time. If anxiety is affecting your mental health, your sleep, your peace of mind, or just your ability to get through the day, this episode will show you how to take back control — calmly and confidently. Because anxiety doesn’t get to call the shots… you do! Ready to find healthy ways to deal with your anxiety? Then let's talk. 💡 TL;DR: Learn what anxiety really is and how to manage it with practical tools that help you feel calmer, more in control, and less overwhelmed. 😃 💬 Let me know: What’s one small thing you do this week to reduce anxiety? 🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work! 📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=16786 [https://ltamh.com/?p=16786]        🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode): Episode 276: Managing Stress https://ltamh.com/?p=16342 [https://ltamh.com/?p=16342]  🔗 More links: Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin [https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin] Sign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL [https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL]  My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ [https://ltamh.com/shop/]  Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ [https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/]  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/]        ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Anxiety and mental wellbeing 1:30 The impact of anxiety 3:46 What is anxiety 9:49 Why does anxiety happen? 14:38 How to deal with anxiety 27:26 Final tips and next time For more information about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, visit ltamh.com [http://ltamh.com]  #anxiety #dealingwithanxiety #managinganxiety  #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthmatters #peaceofmind #ltamhpodcast #wellbeing #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness #stressmanagement

Feeling mentally overloaded by everything going on in the world right now? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken. In this episode, I’m talking about how to deal with mental overload and why it’s become such a massive issue in modern life. With constant bad news, social media, never-ending responsibilities, and the pressure to keep functioning like everything’s fine, it’s no wonder so many of us feel foggy, snappy, anxious, or flat. I’ll explain what mental overload really is, how it’s different from stress and burnout, and — most importantly — what you can do to protect your peace of mind. This is practical mental health advice for when the world feels like too much. If you’re ready to create more space in your head and feel like yourself again, this episode is for you. So, let’s talk! 😃 💡 TL;DR: Overloaded by the state of the world? Here’s how to protect your peace and take back control!  💬 Let me know: What’s one small thing you can do this week to reduce mental overload? 🧠 Subscribe/Follow for more episodes about better mental health — full of simple strategies that actually work! 📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16657 [https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16657]       🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode): Episode 276: Managing Stress https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16342 [https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/?p=16342]  🔗 More links: Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin [https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin] Sign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL [https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL]  My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/ [https://ltamh.com/shop/]  Daily Affirmations tool (paid download): https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/ [https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/]  Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth] Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/]        ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 Mental overload and wellbeing 1:56 Cognitive overload 3:54 What is mental overload 8:26 Why does mental overload happen 12:38 How to address mental overload 25:52 Final tips and next time For more information about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, visit ltamh.com [http://ltamh.com]  #MentalOverload #FeelingOverwhelmed #ManagingStress #mentalhealth #mentalhealthpodcast #bettermentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #improveyourmentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #selfcaretips #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthpodcasts #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #mentalhealthmatters #peaceofmind #ltamhpodcast #wellbeing #selfhelp #selfcare #depression #anxiety #mentalwellness #stressmanagement