About

Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin. I’m a writer, podcaster and coach/counsellor from Australia, and I create content that is full of simple ideas for better mental health and wellbeing. My weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast has listeners in over 170 countries.

I have a passion for helping people by talking about how to turn the unpleasant stuff we all go through in life into something more constructive. I don’t care how cheesy this sounds, but the reality is that we only get one life and it’s up to each of us to make the most of it… regardless of the circumstances that come our way. I look at overall wellbeing, with a strong focus on mental wellbeing (because you create your reality through your words, actions and feelings).

I grew up poor (no, like for real… ridiculously poor) in an emotionally and physically abusive home, and I worked hard to make something of myself. At the time that meant building a solid management career in the corporate sector and focusing on money, and by the time I turned 30 I was earning a six-figure salary. On paper, it looked like I had it all. The only thing was, I was completely and utterly miserable.

I had a series of nervous breakdowns in late 2011, followed by debilitating depression and anxiety in 2012 and bankruptcy in 2013, which nearly saw the end of me. But I’m a survivor and a fighter, and with hard work and determination I slowly found my way back from the darkness even though it took quite a few years. I am now in recovery and building a new life for myself, one that is more focused on true happiness, gratitude and mindfulness. My personal and professional goal is to focus my energy on the areas of my life which make me feel happy and fulfilled so that I can, in turn, help others to feel happy and fulfilled.

On this website you’ll find information about my various writing, presenting and speaking projects, along with my podcast, Let’s Talk About Mental Health, and my YouTube show (currently on hiatus until February 2023). I also share daily posts on Instagram full of Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck.

I released two books in 2022: Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck! and Let’s Talk About Mental Health (Volume One).

If you would like to get in touch, find me on social media using the links on this website. Alternatively, for genuine business opportunities you can get in touch with me directly using the form on my podcast contact page (opens in new window).

Thanks for sharing my journey with me!