Unsure of yourself? How to stop the self-doubt spiral (Episode 320)
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!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Self doubt and mental health0:42 Feeling unsure of yourself5:30 What is feeling unsure of yourself9:07 Why self-doubt affects your mental health14:30 How to deal with self-doubt22:17 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.🔗 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/ #selfdoubt #trustyourself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #overthinking #anxietyhelp #impostersyndrome #innercritic #negativeselftalk #selfrespect #calmyourmind
Why you keep having the same argument (Episode 319)
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!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Repeating arguments and mental health0:36 Recurring arguments3:10 What are recurring arguments?8:15 Why repeating arguments affect your mental wellbeing15:19 How to manage recurring arguments23:03 Final having the same argument tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19431 ➕ Related episodes:Healthy conflict (Episode 309): https://ltamh.com/?p=18771Patterns don’t lie! (Episode 303): https://ltamh.com/?p=18325Being 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.🔗 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/ #recurringarguments #betterrelationships #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #relationships #healthierrelationships #communication #handlingconflict
Breaking promises to yourself? How to stop (Episode 318)
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!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Self esteem and mental health0:29 How to keep promises to yourself1:25 What letting yourself down means5:48 Why letting yourself down affects your mental health13:33 How to stop letting yourself down23:33 Final trusting yourself more tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=19412 ➕ Related episodes:Hopelessness (Episode 297) https://ltamh.com/?p=17921Improving 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.🔗 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/ #selftrust #selfrespect #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #trustingyourself #selfbelief #selfworth #trustyourself
Anxiety in the morning? How to calm your mind (Episode 317)
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!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Morning anxiety and mental health0:29 Waking up with anxiety2:30 What is morning anxiety?7:12 Why morning dread affects your mental health14:38 How to deal with morning anxiety23:48 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.🔗 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/ #morninganxiety #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #anxiety #managinganxiety #handlinganxiety #anxietyinthemorning
Work stress is destroying your mental health (#316)
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!________________________________⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:0:00 Work stress and mental health0:45 Managing work stress2:42 What is work stress management?8:26 Why you need to manage stress14:29 How to reduce work stress22:55 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.🔗 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/ #handlingworkstress #stressandanxiety #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #stressmanagement #copingwithstress #stress #workstress