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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 MattersGUEST EXPERT - Dr Meg Arroll on mindful day trips
Regular host Dr Meg Arroll chats to me about how we can plan our summer with day trips using the LNER's Green Guide - showcasing eco-friendly attractions and…
Mental Health MattersGUEST EXPERT - Juan Du on Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Therapist Juan Du, pioneer of Chinese Calligraphy Enhanced Therapy (CEET) joins me to talk about the importance of culturally sensitive therapeutic…
Mental Health MattersWomen in Motorsport with Lily Jeffs
In this upbeat interview, Karting Racer Lily Jeffs talks about women in motorsport, and how it can be difficult to carve a relatively new path. She speaks of…
Mental Health MattersMedical Menopause and Chronic Illness with Jessica Parnell
In this very raw and powerful interview, Jessica Parnell talks about her experiences with chronic illness (and invisible illness) as well as having to go…
Mental Health MattersMonthly Special: Narcissism - your questions answered by RONIA FRASER
It's a special Special in The Lounge as award winning narcissistic abuse recovery coach Ronia Fraser joins Dr Audrey and Dr Meg in the hotseat to answer all…
Mental Health MattersMaking better decisions with Dr Jim Loehr
I'm joined by Dr Jim Loehr who talks to me about his new book "Wise Decisions" as well as gives me a number of insights into decision making, bias and how we…
Mental Health MattersGUEST EXPERT - Becky Carrier - The Northampton Film Festival
Recorded prior to the start of the Northampton Film Festival in May, Becky Carrier talks about what's in store and how she's working to celebrate Northampton…
Mental Health MattersRaising awareness of MND with Peter Coutts
In this moving episode, Peter Coutts joins me to talk about his 80 for 80 at 80 challenge where he is, at the age of 80, exercising for 80 minutes for 80 days…
Mental Health MattersRepresentation on stage with White Cobra Theatre
Award-Winning White Cobra Productions joins me to talk about the importance of representation on stage. We discuss colour-blind and colour-conscious casting…
Mental Health MattersMonthly Special - First Aid for Feelings with Thor A Rain
Joining Dr Audrey, Dr Meg and Coach Sharon is Thor A Rain founder of First Aid for Feelings who talks about their journey from being told "you'll never…
Mental Health MattersMythbusting hypnosis with Jimmy Petruzzi
Jimmy Petruzzi of the British Psychological Society joins me to bust the myths surrounding hypnosis and hypnotherapy. He also talks about what to look for in a…
Mental Health MattersSex as we age and its portrayal in popular media - with Dr Sharron Hinchliff
Dr Sharron, pioneer of the Sexual Right Charter for older adults speaks to me about why we need to have normalised and empowered conversations about sex as we…
Mental Health MattersHow environment affects wellbeing - with Alexandra Steed
Recorded live - so apologies for the sound quality in places. Alexandra Steed joins me to talk about how the environment can have a huge effect on our…
Mental Health MattersTiny Traumas with Dr Meg Arroll
Dr Meg Arroll - a regular to our Lounge specials - talks with me about her new book "Tiny Traumas" - when you don't know what's wrong but nothing feels right…
Mental Health MattersMenopause and nutrition with Severine Menem
Recorded live - so apologies for the sound quality, Author and Menopause Consultant Severine Menem talks to me about the symptoms of menopause, the myths…
Mental Health MattersMonthly Special - Resilience and Recovery with Johnny Lawrence (The Self Development Coach)
In this monthly special, Johnny Lawrence, The Self Development Coach joins Dr Audrey, Dr Meg and Coach Sharon in the Lounge to share his story of addiction and…
Mental Health MattersDrunk dad to dry dad: Losing my addiction with Owen Jones
A very emotionally charged interview following Owen Jones' struggle with alcoholism, reaching out...and still not getting the support her needed, and turning…
Mental Health MattersMental health of Women in Sport with Mishka Forgacova
Competitive Weightlifter and British Champion Mishka Forgacova joins me this week to talk about the stigma surrounding "that's not a girl's sport", as well as…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite - Kind and sustainable weight management
Regular Lounge guest Dr Helen McCarthy talks about body acceptance and why it is so important to take a kind and sustainable approach to our bodies when it…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite - Walking for good mental health
Chris Manley talks with me about the #walkwithme campaign encouraging us to go out for a short walk regularly to boost out mental health, as well as the…
Mental Health MattersMonthly special - Learning to Heal - with Ruth Webster
In the monthly Panel Special of the Wellbeing Lounge - we are joined by Ruth Webster who takes us through her healing journey. We discuss stigma, support and…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite - Stroke Awareness
One of my regular guests in The Wellbeing Lounge, John Goldwyn talks to me about his stroke, and the signs and symptoms - which were not like the "standard"…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite - understanding the suicidal mindset and supporting others
NOTE: This is another episode which may be triggering, so please be mindful if you choose to listen. Andy Willis of Mental Health Champions Northants discusses…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite - signs of grooming
NOTE: the content of this episode may be distressing. Marilyn Hawes, CEO of Freedom from Abuse talks to me about the signs of grooming, and her own experience…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite - Small business accountancy tips
Kara Curtayne speaks to me about her advice and support for new businesses - the key being - it's a BUSINESS, not a side hustle - treat it as such and that's…
Mental Health MattersMonthly Special - Goal setting for success with Sushil Sirpal
We're into February - how are those resolutions going? In this Wellbeing Lounge episode, Dr Meg, Coach Sharon and Dr Audrey are joined by Sushil Sirpal who…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Social enterprises - starting and scaling up
Ben Francoise talks about how to set a social enterprise started and then scale it up...as well as what to do when you have that moment of "am I REALLY making…
Mental Health MattersLounge lite: Tea and fair trade
Dr Sharon Hall joins me to talk about the benefits of tea, but also the importance of where it comes from. #tea #fairtrade #sustainability
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Lounge Lite - Starting a new business
Lisa Read of HCC Solutions joins me to talk about what she's learned from starting a new business - and one quick tip - sometimes it's about planning to…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Love yourself wholeheartedly
A lovely reflection for the start of 2023. Olga Rodvas from WholeHearted Psychology speaks to Dr Audrey Tang about moving through trauma - while still being…
Mental Health MattersMonthly special - Women in Leadership and Designing sustainability with Alexandra Steed
Kicking off the New Year with a bang on how we can make a positive impact on our environment - in this full episode of The Lounge, Dr Audrey, Dr Meg and Coach…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Weight training with diabetes
Sticking with a theme - Diabetic Coach and weightlifter Khalid Keshta chats with Dr Audrey about how diabetes doesn't need to restrict what can be achieved…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Dealing with Diabetes at uni
With Christmas and other elements that can affect the lifestyle and diet of those with T1, Pete Shorrick of Diabetes UK explains the importance of recognising…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite Starting all over again
In this interview, Dr Audrey Tang speaks with actress Tessa Wood about how she has been able to reinvent herself through trauma, but also start over in a new…
Mental Health MattersMonthly special - Body neutrality, acceptance and love with the Curvy Wellness Company
This is such an uplifting episode where the panel lift the lid on the rules of the "diet industry" and speak with guests Esme and Heather from The Curvy…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Why we self sabotage our diets
"Lounge Lite" features guest experts in conversation with Dr Audrey Tang "A study of contestants on the TV show “The Biggest Loser,” for example, found that…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: How gambling becomes an addiction
"Lounge Lite" features guest experts in conversation with Dr Audrey Tang "Last year it is estimated that approximately 10 billion pounds were spent on…
Mental Health MattersMonthly Special - Benefits of cold water immersion and open water swimming with Ben Brophy
In this episode, our fabulous guest Ben Brophy talks about the benefits of cold water immersion, and his inspirational charity channel swim (from not being a…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Benefits of aromatherapy
"Lounge Lite" is a series of short interviews with guest experts chatting to Dr Audrey Tang "Plant oils and herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for…
Mental Health MattersLounge Lite: Dealing with Drugs and Alcohol abuse
"Lounge Lite" features guest experts being interviewed by Dr Audrey Tang. "There were 275,896 adults in contact with drug and alcohol services between April…
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Monthly Special - Psoriasis Awareness with Robb Henderson
In this episode, Dr Audrey, Coach Sharon and Dr Meg discuss the "public face" and the "private face" and how we may struggle to step into our authenticity. We…
Mental Health MattersMonthly Special - Psychological traps and weight loss with Dr Helen McCarthy
In this episode special guest Dr Helen McCarthy join Audrey, Sharon & Meg to discuss the psychological traps we fall into when making healthy changes. The…