You can’t control everything… and trying to will only drain you. In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m exploring what it really means to focus on what you can control… and how doing so is one of the most powerful ways to protect your peace of mind and mental health. Because whether it’s other people, outcomes, the past, the state of the world, the more energy you spend trying to control the uncontrollable the more overwhelmed and stuck you usually feel. So how do you let go without giving up? And how do you take back control of your emotional energy and focus? Well, I’ll walk you through practical mindset shifts and real-life strategies to help you stop spiralling and start moving forward with clarity and confidence.

👉 Ready to stop wasting energy on what you can’t control? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Trying to control everything is exhausting; here’s how to stop, so you can finally feel more at peace. 😃

💬 Let me know:   What’s one thing you’ve been trying to control that isn’t actually yours to manage?

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📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17492

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 287: Being Present https://ltamh.com/?p=17181

Episode 286: Emotional Boundaries https://ltamh.com/?p=17181

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

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

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Control and mental health

1:00 Things you can control

2:24 What does focus on what you can control mean?

10:47 Why letting go of control matters

15:16 How to focus on the things you can control

26:44 Final tips and applying what you’ve learned

New here? Hi! 👋😃 Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the show that helps you improve your mental health. 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 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.

Visit ltamh.com for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos, or follow @ltamentalhealth on Instagram for mental wellbeing tips and updates.

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Navigating relationship challenges doesn’t have to mean dealing with constant conflict or emotional chaos. In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing a practical and drama-free blueprint for how to handle difficult relationships in a way that protects your peace and supports your mental health - whether they’re romantic, platonic, or family-based. You’ll learn what makes a relationship truly ‘challenging’, how to recognise unhealthy dynamics, and what to do when issues like manipulation or constant emotional stress start taking a toll on you. I’ll also guide you through a four-stage process for dealing with drama calmly and clearly… without losing yourself in the process. Because while you can’t control other people, you can control how you respond. So if you’ve been feeling emotionally drained, or stuck in emotional survival mode, this one’s for you.

👉 Ready to learn how to protect your peace, one healthier relationship choice at a time? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you're tired of emotional chaos in your relationships, this episode will show you how to handle difficult dynamics with calm and clarity… and without losing your peace of mind! 😃

💬 Let me know:   What’s one thing you’ve been tolerating that’s damaging your peace… and how can you respond differently?

👍 Enjoyed this episode? Hit ‘like’! And follow/subscribe for more weekly episode about better mental health.

📝 Episode transcript and show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17399

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 279: Expressing Yourself https://ltamh.com/?p=16628

🔗 More links:

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

Sign up for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://wp.me/P9zN54-fL

My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/

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

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@itsjeremygodwin

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

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Challenging relationships and mental health

0:59 Dealing with difficult relationships

1:49 What are difficult relationships?

6:36 Why navigating relationships mindfully matters

13:27 How to work through challenging relationships

27:00 Final tips and applying what you’ve learned

New here? Hi! 👋😃 Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the show that helps you improve your mental health. 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 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.

Visit ltamh.com for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos, or follow @ltamentalhealth on Instagram for mental wellbeing tips and updates.

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Looking after your mental health doesn’t have to feel so hard. Let’s Talk About Mental Health is the weekly podcast that teaches you how to improve your mental health, with practical advice that actually works.

Presented by counsellor and writer Jeremy Godwin, each episode breaks down one topic in a way that’s simple, straightforward, honest, and easy to apply in real life. No fluff, no random opinions… just real mental health tools for real people.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, burnout or self-doubt, this show is here to share mental health tips that help you take back control of your mental wellbeing.

🎧 Hit follow or subscribe and start your mental health reset today! Because the more we talk about it, the easier it gets.

New episodes every Sunday, available to listen to or watch on Spotify and YouTube or listen to on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and other major podcast services.

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Why do so many of us struggle to feel like we’re enough — no matter how much we do, give, or achieve? In this episode of Let’s Talk About Mental Health, I’m diving into what it really means to feel worthy and why feelings of unworthiness are so common… especially if you grew up without the emotional support or validation you needed. I’ll explore how low self-worth impacts your mental health, where those negative beliefs often come from, and how to start building a stronger, more grounded sense of self-worth — one that doesn’t depend on external approval. Because your worth isn’t something you have to earn. It’s something you already have… and it’s time to start believing it. Ready to reconnect with your worth? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If you’ve ever felt like you’re just not enough — no matter what you do — this episode will show you how to finally start believing in your worth. 😃

💬 Let me know:   What would your life look like if you truly believed you were already enough?

🧠 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=17104

🎧 Past episodes you may find helpful (as mentioned in this episode):

Episode 283: Self Doubt https://ltamh.com/?p=16884

Episode 282: Being Your True Self https://ltamh.com/?p=16882

🔗 More links:

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

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My Digital Store: https://ltamh.com/shop/

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

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@letstalkaboutmentalhealth

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin/

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Self worth and mental health

1:28 Feeling worthy

2:46 What it means to feel worthy

9:43 Why is feeling worthy tough to do

14:52 How to stop feeling unworthy and start embracing your worth

29:31 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 on Instagram for more tips, or visit ltamh.com for more about the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast and videos.

#selfworth #feelingworthy #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast