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Mental Health Matters
Mental Health Matters is back — now as a podcast from Feb 2026.
Due to popular demand, our TV show returns in audio form, bringing powerful conversations about mental health and wellbeing straight to your ears. Created and hosted by psychologist Dr Audrey Tang, and expanding on her Retrain Your Brain and The Wellbeing Lounge podcasts, Mental Health Matters goes beyond surface-level talk to deliver insight that’s practical, human, and genuinely transformative.
Each episode features expert-led…
Episodes
Mental Health MattersManaging Remotely
Today’s show was designed in response to a listener request for what to do when you are managing remote and hybrid teams. Dr Hayley Lewis of Halo Psychology…
Mental Health MattersAddressing our use of Social Media
There’s always discussion and always debate on social media – but perhaps we need to accept that we WILL use it, it HAS a place, however if what we are then…
Mental Health MattersWellbeing for Entrepreneurs
One area of workplace wellbeing that is not spoken about enough is those running micro-businesses or starting out as freelancer and entrepreneurs. When you…
Mental Health MattersUnpacking the expectations placed on women
While originally planned as a show exploring the social media concept of the “trad wife” – the conversation with fabulous Stress Consultant Felicia Jones (a…
Mental Health MattersLiving Radiantly After Burnout
The Radiant Living Institute, founded by Dr Sheetal Ajmani is a space for women to rediscover themselves. Dr Sheetal’s own experience of burnout as a clinician…
Mental Health MattersRedefining Excellence for Disaffected Children
“As a dad I needed someone to advocate for me…” and that is why Rex Ovire founded “Redefining Excellence” working with schools and parents to navigate a system…
Mental Health MattersThe Benefits of (functional) chocolate
We’ve heard the rumours – chocolate can be good for you – and we’re investigating that claim. Today’s guest is Carole Armitage founder of 80Noir Ultra who…
Mental Health MattersRe-Box ing HR (what all SMEs need to know!)
Natalie Ellis, founder of Rebox HR joins us this week to explain the importance of HR, especially for SMEs, and how the role needs to adapt in this modern…
Mental Health MattersUnpacking Co-dependency
A co-dependent relationship may not necessarily be abusive, but it can be extremely unhappy for both parties as neither is able to grow. Hayley Wardle, CEO of…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Pageant Power
THE LAST OF OUR BONUS EPISODES Pageant Queen – currently Ms Glamour, Sussex Carolina Reinhardt speaks about how Pageants brought back her confidence, and gave…
Mental Health MattersPower, Control, Influence and Sex
It’s a double with TEDx speaker and Sex Therapist Madina Demirbas – so check out last week’s discussion on “Desire” as well if you can’t get enough of our…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Motivational Speaking after losing his Sight
Poet and speaker Carl Peach joins us to share his professional journey after losing his sight. He reflects on how writing helped him express and process his…
Mental Health MattersExploring Desire
We’ve got our fabulous TEDx speaker and Sex Therapist Madina Demirbas back in the studio and today’s topic is desire…what and who are we attracted to, …why…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Creating a charity for the community
BBC Presenter, Singer and Actor Andy Pierce had a dream of starting a Mental Health advocacy charity blending nature with wellness – and not only did he…
Mental Health MattersThe Two Counties Film Festival and Mental Health
A very special one-off episode as Dr Audrey meets Iago Mongomery Jarvis, award-winning film maker, actor and founder of the 2 Counties Film Festival. He speaks…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Live Intentionally
How do we “live our best life”? Sometimes we just need to be intentional about what we are doing, why we are doing it and who we are doing it with. Life is so…
Mental Health MattersWhat does aging well look like?
This is quite an interesting question because we are seeing a lot of uber-fit seniors these days – the 75 year olds running marathons, or the weightlifting…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS – Nice doesn’t just happen
Between sessions is when Dr Audrey reflects on what has been going on during the week – and this week it’s about how to keep things “NICE”…what I mean by that…
Mental Health MattersShowing Up, Self Criticism & Discipline
While we know that a critical voice can be very unhelpful, sometimes we need to have a firm word with ourselves. Jono Poon, speaker, consultant and The Man…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS – What’cha gonna do when the chips are down?
Between sessions is when Dr Audrey reflects on what has been going on during the week – and this week what happens when you can’t do any more? “The Chips are…
Mental Health MattersChanging the Mental Health Narrative for Children
It’s important to bring mental health language into schools – however, how do you keep it age-appropriate and meaningful? Dee Nixon founder of Hope4LifeNI and…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS – Look up and see the glimmers
Between sessions is when Dr Audrey reflects on what has been going on during the week – and this week it’s about the importance of connecting in real life…
Mental Health MattersBrain training for professionals
We tend to recognise that professional athletes use brain training for peak performance, but can we benefit from similar practices day to day? We are joined by…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS – Can a chat bot be a relationship substitute?
Between sessions is when Dr Audrey reflects on what has been going on during the week – and this week it’s about the importance of connecting in real life…
Mental Health MattersThe Impact of Bullying at work
One of the hardest conversations on the show – and reveals the full impact that bullying and toxicity in the workplace can have on a person…we are grateful to…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS – Less Content More Connection
Between sessions is when Dr Audrey reflects on what has been going on during the week – and this week it’s about the importance of connecting in real life…
Mental Health MattersBuilding Care and Respect for our bodies (of all sizes)
This is one of the most eye-opening discussions we’ve had on our show. We’re joined by Dr Kat Schneider of the Centre for Appearance Research to discuss the…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Workplace Matters – Team Dynamics
Building a thriving team isn’t a case of “one strategy fits all” – it can depend on the organisational purpose, resources and context – which is why we’re…
Mental Health MattersHow Childhood experience affects adult behaviour
So much of Dr Gus Chaves’ consultative work as a clinical hypnotherapist and medical GP has been about helping adults reconnect with their inner child…and in…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK - Workplace Matters: What are Employers looking for?
What skills are employers looking for in 2026? And what happens if you don’t have what the job description says? Tune in and you’ll find that sometimes what…
Mental Health MattersIntegrative Therapy
Rather than the “standard” CBT, psychoanalysis, or person-centred as clear “types” of therapy; Therapy has been moving towards a more integrative approach –…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Workplace Matters – Employability Skills
How good is your CV – and what if you don’t have the skills that are on the job description? Don’t worry because there are so many transferrable skills that…
Mental Health MattersWellbeing for Female Entrepreneurs
As experts in emotional (and often invisible) labour, women often face different problems in entrepreneurship compared to men – and not only is it wonderful to…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Workplace Matters – Women’s Rights At Work
Knowing your rights seems straightforward, but when you start work you don’t often have time to go through all the procedures and policies – and even then some…
Mental Health MattersWorking Through Menopause
Today we share the lived experiences of Madhu Kapoor who founded “M for Menopause” to help other women within her community understand and voice their…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: The Unbearable darkness of Potential
Between sessions is a short reflective podcast from Dr Audrey Tang where she addresses a different topic that has been playing on her mind – with a practical…
Mental Health MattersLong Covid
So much is still misunderstood about Long Covid and how it impacts people today…and because the effects are not always visible, this can trigger shaming…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: Be honest with your intentions
Between sessions is a short reflective podcast from Dr Audrey Tang where she addresses a different topic that has been playing on her mind – with a practical…
Mental Health MattersWhat does an expert witness do?
With so much Court TV it’s easy to think the Expert Witness psychologist is a glamourous job…while it can certainly be pivotal to cases, Dr Maja Jankowska…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: What kind of friend are you?
Between sessions is a short reflective podcast from Dr Audrey Tang where she addresses a different topic that has been playing on her mind – with a practical…
Mental Health MattersPhoto Therapy: When confidence is a legacy
If you are confident you model confidence to others, but sometimes you can’t see the sparkle that’s inside because life has dulled it. EPA Photo therapy help…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: It’s what you do when it goes wrong that matters
Between sessions is a short reflective podcast from Dr Audrey Tang where she addresses a different topic that has been playing on her mind – with a practical…
Mental Health MattersCold Water Therapy
Whether you are engaging with cold water swimming, wild swimming, ice baths or cold showers – cold water immersion brings huge benefits…and when swimming there…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Office Relationships
It’s a taboo right!? But in some cases – where else will you meet someone who shares things in common; AND in some work places relationships between co-workers…
Mental Health MattersThe Power of Poetry
It doesn’t have to be long, it doesn’t have to rhyme, it doesn’t need to be about huge topics – poetry is a beautiful way to express yourself. We speak with…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Polyamory
No, it’s not an excuse to have an affair – but for some relationships polyamory has led to greater fulfilment and satisfaction. We discuss the rules and…
Mental Health MattersThe Pros, Cons and Ethics of AI Use
We cannot escape it, and in many cases it makes our lives easier – BUT how do we ensure that AI remains as a tool rather than either becoming over-reliant, or…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: Kink!
A fab opportunity to listen to our award-winning episode in the Webisode competition run by WRPN… on the subject of “KINK”. Sex Therapist Madina Demirbas…
Mental Health MattersWhen doing less achieves more
Hustle culture seems to be the fashion – yet we all know that if we take a break, we often come back stronger…this is the discussion we put to Rob Stevens of…
Mental Health MattersCASEBOOK: What makes a good sex life?
S1E10a: CASEBOOK: What makes a good sex life? Sex is not just about the “act itself” – there is often a whole “experience” or even “event” surrounding it…and…
Mental Health MattersWhy are we falling for scams?
We know that not everything can be trusted online – but are we so lacking in real life – that the scam becomes a “beautiful fantasy”? We speak with…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: Life life – don’t “perform” it
BETWEEN SESSIONS: Life life – don’t “perform” it Do you post regularly on social media? Is your identity tied to what you achieve (and what you can talk…
Mental Health MattersReflections on Social isolation
Mental Health Matters: Reflections on Social isolation Last time we met “The Mental Health Jedi” and founder of Project Soul Stride, Chris Frederick, he was…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: Is everyone on Ozempic except me?
BETWEEN SESSIONS: Is everyone on Ozempic except me? Let’s address the elephant in the room – and no, Dr Audrey has decided she’s not talking about herself –…
Mental Health MattersSexual Wellbeing for Men Across the Lifespan
Mental Health Matters: Sexual Wellbeing for Men Across the Lifespan What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we talk “sex issues for men”!? There is WAY…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: Changing our Success Narrative as we Age
BETWEEN SESSIONS: Changing our Success Narrative as we Age Have you tried to “recapture lost youth” and ended up a little red in the face…Dr Audrey has – and…
Mental Health MattersGrowing Incivility
Mental Health Matters: Growing Incivility Is this what we’re doing? Just getting ruder because someone else was rude to us…or even in anticipation of someone…
Mental Health MattersBETWEEN SESSIONS: Is "Confidence" more about the space to learn?
Between sessions is a short reflective podcast from Dr Audrey Tang where she addresses a different topic that has been playing on her mind – with a practical…
Mental Health MattersRecovery from a Toxic Workplace
Recovery from a Toxic Workplace Most of us know the feeling – you dread going to work, sometimes it’s the system, the management, the overall drag of the place…
Mental Health MattersIN SESSION: A “Happier Me” This Year
After years of seeing how his patients recovered from spinal surgery, Dr Manoj Krishna developed a method to support not just physical, but psychological…