A lot of our identity can be tied up in our ego in terms of our sense of self-worth and value, and it can play a big part in how we get our energy from our ourselves internally plus from external factors like work, status and other people, so being able to understand the difference between a healthy vs. an unhealthy ego can play a huge role in good mental health. So this week I’m talking about what ego is, why understanding what your ego is doing matters for your wellbeing, and how to work with your ego to improve your mental health. So, let’s talk! For more great content, check out the Let’s Talk About Mental Health channel on YouTube — new videos every Wednesday with exclusive content not found anywhere else (covering different topics to this podcast). Head to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRcDaNPu8ciQuAwoH6c0zKQ Find out more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health at the website: http://www.letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au Follow Let’s Talk About Mental Health on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/ Let's Talk About Mental Health is a weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health by Jeremy Godwin that draws on quality research as well as personal experience. It's about much more than just talk; each new episode focuses on practical and simple things that you can do every single day to improve and maintain your mental health and wellbeing. Discover the podcast all about better mental health and join listeners in more than 110 countries around the world. Let's Talk About Mental Health. Because the more we talk about it, the easier it gets. Warning: Contains occasional mild coarse language. #ego #mentalhealth #wellbeing #mentalhealthpodcast #selfhelp #depression #anxiety #ltamh #letstalkaboutmentalhealth