How do you let go of the past when it still hurts? In this episode I show you how to make peace with the past — without pretending it didn’t happen — so you can move forward. You’ll learn what real peace looks like, why rumination keeps you stuck, and how to stop waiting for closure that may never come. We’ll talk about acceptance (not avoidance), self-compassion, boundaries, grief work, and practical ways to carry your story differently.

By the end, you’ll know how to let go of the past, move forward with intention, and take back your power… even when you can’t change what happened.

👉 Ready to carry the past differently? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: You can’t change the past, but you can change how you carry it.

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 The past and mental health

0:25 Making peace with your past

2:31 What it really means to make peace with the past

6:27 Why making peace with the past matters

14:22 How to make peace with the past

26:05 Final mental health tips & applying what you’ve learned

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=17830

➕ Related episodes:

Healing (Episode 294) https://ltamh.com/?p=17740

🎓 Learn more:

Focusing on what you can control (Episode 291) https://ltamh.com/?p=17492

Letting go of anger (Episode 288) https://ltamh.com/?p=17333

Peace of mind (Episode 256) https://ltamh.com/?p=14771

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Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.

🔗 Links

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

Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: https://ltamh.com/subscribe/

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

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

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

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What if you could feel more positive, without ignoring reality? In this week’s episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m sharing how to practice realistic positive thinking… the kind that actually supports better mental health, without just pretending everything’s fine. You’ll learn why positive thinking really matters (especially during tough times), how to avoid the trap of toxic positivity, and how to stay hopeful in a way that works in the real world. Discover practical ways to shift your mindset without faking it, how to protect your peace without shutting down emotionally, and how to build a more supportive inner voice. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to “just stay positive,” this is the episode that will help you do it differently… and in a way that feels good.

👉 Ready to start thinking more positively? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: Realistic positive thinking improves your mental health. Let’s talk about how! 😃

💬 Let me know:   What’s one negative thought or belief you’ve been holding on to?

👍 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=17609

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

Episode 291: Focusing on what you can control https://ltamh.com/?p=17492

🔗 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 Positive thinking and mental health

0:40 The power of positive thinking

2:00  What is realistic positive thinking?

7:50 Why is positive thinking important?

15:42 How to think positively without ignoring reality

27:21 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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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?

👍 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=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

🔗 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 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.

#control #lettinggoofcontrol #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #peaceofmind

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.

#challengingrelationships #healthierrelationships #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #difficultrelationships