 |
Let's Talk About Mental HealthAuthor: Jeremy Godwin
Looking for mental health advice to improve your emotional wellbeing and mental wellness? Lets Talk About Mental Health is your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health! Join counsellor and writer Jeremy Godwin each week for mental health tips to improve mental resilience, achieve mental balance, reduce stress, and improve mental wellness. Discover real guidance on mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, and learn about mental wellbeing in a simple way. No interviews or random opinions, just quality tips that work. Ready to improve your mental health? Lets talk! Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
Listen Now...
Toxic family relationships: when family crosses the line (Episode 329)
Episode 329
Saturday, 11 April, 2026
Toxic family relationships can leave you feeling drained, confused, and stuck between protecting your peace and trying to keep everybody else happy. So how do you deal with toxic family members when the people hurting you are the same people you’re told you should love, respect, and stay loyal to?In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m talking about why toxic family relationships affect your mental health, and how to deal with toxic family members in a way that’s grounded in self-respect. I explore the difference between difficult and toxic behaviour, why family dynamics can make you doubt yourself, and how guilt and manipulation can keep you stuck in patterns that harm your peace of mind. You’ll discover practical ways to recognise the emotional cost of toxic family dynamics, decide what access people should have to you, communicate more clearly, and make healthier choices without jumping straight to an all-or-nothing solution.If you’ve been struggling with toxic family relationships, setting boundaries with family, or working out what to do when enough is enough, this episode will help you feel supported and much clearer about what needs to change… and how to make those changes.👉 Ready to protect your peace from toxic family relationships and move forward in life? Then let’s talk!💡 TL;DR: Sick of toxic family dynamics draining your peace? In this episode I explore toxic family relationships, why they affect your mental health, and how to deal with toxic family members with greater clarity and 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 Family and mental health0:47 Toxic family relationships3:23 What are toxic family relationships?7:43 Why toxic family relationships affect your mental health12:22 How to deal with toxic family relationships25:28 Final tips📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=20023 📖 Buy ‘Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck’: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/➕ Related episodes:Family estrangement (Episode 328): https://ltamh.com/?p=19952Difficult people (Episode 325): https://ltamh.com/?p=19737Why family boundaries don’t stick (Episode 312): https://ltamh.com/?p=19035 How to be more assertive (Episode 242): https://ltamh.com/?p=14199 👋 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/ #toxicfamilyrelationships #familyboundaries #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #bettermentalhealth #findingpeace #protectyourpeace #mentalhealthpodcast #selfimprovement #toxicfamily, #familydynamics, #relationshipboundaries #dysfunctionalfamily
