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Feb 2025
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Want functional relationships? Focus on ...

JEREMY GODWIN
About this episode

Struggling with relationships that drain your mental health? In this video, I’ll show you how to cultivate functional relationships that are mutually respectful, supportive, and beneficial. Whether it’s with a partner, family, friends, or colleagues, I’ll walk you through three key strategies: setting healthy boundaries in relationships, fostering respect, and improving communication. Discover simple and actionable strategies for better relationships that lift you up rather than weigh you down. If you want to make changes but aren’t sure where to start, this video is your guide to prioritising your wellbeing while building stronger and healthier connections. Ready to change your relationships and improve your mental wellbeing? Then let’s talk!



🎥 Watch this video next about setting boundaries: https://youtu.be/JoTm9ozkUeI 


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⏱️ Timestamps: 

0:00 Functional relationships

0:30 Traits of a healthy relationship

1:46 Healthy relationships take work

3:09 Respect matters

4:00 Boundaries in relationships

5:00 Proactively work on your relationships 



🔎 Find me online:

Website: www.ltamh.com 

Let’s Talk About Mental Health on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth 

Jeremy Godwin on Instagram: www.instagram.com/itsjeremygodwin 


📚 Books by Jeremy Godwin:

Life Advice That Doesn't Suck!: https://jeremygodwin.com.au/latds/  

Let’s Talk About Mental Health (Volume One): https://jeremygodwin.com.au/ltamhbook1/  


ℹ️ About:

Let's Talk About Mental Health is all about teaching you simple ideas for better mental health that you can apply immediately… because life’s too short to feel like crap! I’m Jeremy Godwin, a writer and counsellor, and in my weekly videos and podcast episodes I share mental health tips based on quality research as well as my own experience of learning to live with anxiety and depression. Each episode focuses on practical things you can do immediately to improve your mental health and take control of your wellbeing. New podcast episodes every Sunday, new YouTube videos every Wednesday. Stay tuned with weekly updates directly to your inbox by subscribing for free at https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/

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