Best Britt Box Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 35 - 1 Year Anniversary Episode Q&A 59:05

3y ago59:05

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It's been exactly a year since we uploaded the very first episode of Thinking Outside The Box, and what a year it's been! The pandemic is still a thing, anxiety and depression amongst young people is still on the rise and Britt and Tim Box are still doing their podcast. A few weeks ago we put the call out on our socials for you, our beloved listene…

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Episode 34 - Envy, Jealousy and The Impact On Our Mental Health 1:01:20

3y ago1:01:20

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Envy and Jealousy are powerful emotions that we all experience at some point in our life, but what are the impacts on our mental health when we go too deeply into them? In this episode Tim and Britt draw from their own experiences to offer a slightly different view of envy and why it can be a positive emotion when used correctly. Along the way Tim …

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Episode 33 - New Year, New You? 1:05:05

3y ago1:05:05

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We stand poised on the brink of a new year and many of us will be making resolutions and setting our goals and targets for 2022. However, with all the pressure we receive to be better and do more, what is the potential impact on our mental health and how do we set realistic, achievable and empowering goals for the next 12 months without setting our…

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Episode 32 - Are You Over Emotional? 1:03:26

3y ago1:03:26

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Do you ever get the feeling you're the most emotional person in the room? In this episode we discuss those times when we feel like our emotions are dialled up to 11, what it means about our mental health, and how we can manage our wellbeing so that we get back in control of our own responses. As usual we bring our unique blend of (semi) professiona…

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Episode 31 - Death 1:00:09

3y ago1:00:09

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Here it is! The topic that NOBODY asked us to talk about. Death. Considering it's just about the only thing that everyone on the planet is guaranteed to do at some point it could be viewed as strange that nobody ever talks about it. However, death represents the fear that all other fears are in the shadow of. Fear of flying? It's really a fear of c…

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Episode 30 - World Mental Health Day: The Good, The Bad and The Obvious 1:06:57

3y ago1:06:57

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Today is 10th October 2021 and it's World Mental Health Day, a day to educate, raise awareness and dispel any stigma around positive discussions about mental health. In this episode we talk about the current state of Mental Health Awareness: what we agree with, what we disagree with, and what we feel still needs more attention. We break down the ad…

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Episode 29 - What We Learnt About Mental Health On A Disney Cruise 59:50

3y ago59:50

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When was the last time you unplugged from the matrix? So much of our time is spent instantly and constantly connected to everyone and everything that it can be hard to truly switch off from it all. On our recent trip away on the Disney UK Staycation cruise, we were put in a situation we weren't sure how to cope with; absolutely no signal or wifi. B…

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Episode 28 - Men‘s Mental Health 1:00:15

3y ago1:00:15

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Suicide is the biggest killer of men under the age of 50. It seems to be the unspoken truth that while women are more likely to seek help in times of emotional distress, men may not feel as open discussing it. We all manage our mental health, just as we would our physical, but men's mental health specifically is a topic that is thankfully getting m…

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Episode 27 - Relationships and Mental Health 1:05:37

3y ago1:05:37

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Our close relationships can have a huge impact on the state of our mental health. So how do we manage our own emotional wellbeing in the face of a potentially challenging relationship? How do we recognise when a relationship is toxic to our mental health and what can we do about that? In this episode we talk about all the many and varied lessons we…

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Episode 26 - Trauma 1:02:40

3y ago1:02:40

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We're back and we've come back BIG! In this episode we discuss Trauma. We talk about definitions of trauma, what the effects can be and what we actually do about getting past it. Along the way we both share stories of our own personal trauma, including experiences of bereavement, displacement and bullying. As always we approach the topic in usual T…

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Episode 25 - How To Get Out Of Your Own Way: Barriers and Boundaries 1:00:56

3+ y ago1:00:56

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We all have various barriers and boundaries that dictate what we feel we can comfortably do and where we feel we can comfortably go. These are the beliefs and patterns of thought that in their attempt to protect us just end up holding us back and restricting our growth. So where do these ideas come from and how do we change them? In this episode we…

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Episode 24 - Thank you for coming to my TED talk 1:10:03

3+ y ago1:10:03

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“Thank you for coming to my TED talk.” That's not something either of us said when we actually gave our talks but we both wish we had!! We gave our TED talks about anxiety (Tim) and depression (Britt) a year apart and to this day they remain amongst our proudest and most challenging achievements. Tim’s talk has even passed one million views on YouT…

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Episode 23 - Bo Burnham's 'Inside' 1:00:43

3+ y ago1:00:43

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A friend of ours recently recommended we watch a comedy special on Netflix called 'Inside' made by a guy we'd never heard of called Bo Burnham. What we watched was something much more than a comedy special. What we watched was perhaps one of the most visceral and relatable representations of the struggles many of us have been through in the last 16…

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Episode 22 - Intrusive Thoughts 58:40

3+ y ago58:40

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Intrusive thoughts can happen when we least expect or want them to. They are the unwanted , often disturbing ideas that pop into our head for seemingly no reason that can have us questioning our own mind and sometimes our sanity. In this episode we talk about how common these actually are, what they mean, as well as sharing our own experiences of i…

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Episode 21 - Reopening Anxiety 57:26

3+ y ago57:26

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As the UK emerges from 16 months of lockdown nearly half the population recently reported experiencing escalated levels of anxiety surrounding the prospect of all restrictions on social interaction being lifted. So, as we prepare to be released back into the wild we discuss why we might feel anxious right now, and what we can do about managing and …

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Episode 20 - Celebrating The Small Wins 54:43

3+ y ago54:43

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After a 2 week break we're back!! In this episode we talk about the importance of celebrating each small win in our lives and the overall effect that can have on our emotional wellbeing and mental health in general. Along the way we learn about the Kaisen effect, the Reticular Activating System, and at some point we both realise neither of us ever …

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Episode 19 - Can we really change? 59:29

3+ y ago59:29

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Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Can a leopard change its spots? Can we actually change? In this episode we explore all things to do with personal change including why we sometimes struggle to change, why we often resist change and what are the steps we need to take to make change for the better. Along the way we skim through topics such as Bri…

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Episode 18 - Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy: Does it work? 1:01:50

3+ y ago1:01:50

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In case you hadn't realised it yet, Tim is a professional remedial hypnotist (aka hypnotherapist), and has been for the last ten years. In that time he has helped literally thousands of people change the way they think, feel and behave and dealt with countless issues relating to anxiety, depression, confidence, self esteem, trauma and much more. So…

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Episode 17 - Fears and phobias 57:50

3+ y ago57:50

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Research suggests that roughly 11% of us will at some point in our lives experience a phobia. Whether that be one of the common ones (fear of heights or spiders) or something slightly more unusual such as Xanthophobia (fear of the colour yellow) none of us are immune to the fear response. In this episode Tim and Britt discuss all things phobia rela…

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Episode 16 - Mental Health First Aiders 1:00:44

3+ y ago1:00:44

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More than half a million people in the UK are registered as qualified mental health first aiders (Nearly 1 in every 100 people). Last week, during #mentalhealthawarenessweek Tim and Britt joined their ranks as they took part in and completed their MHFA training. In this episode they talk about their experiences of the training, what they learnt and…

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Episode 15 - Addictions 56:32

3+ y ago56:32

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Research cited by the NHS suggests that 1 in 3 people are addicted to something. Whether it be substances or behaviours, many of us at some point in our life will feel dependent on and over-indulge in some kind of coping strategy to the point where it has a negative impact on our life and happiness. In this episode Tim and Britt discuss what addict…

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Episode 14 - Sleep 1:04:59

3+ y ago1:04:59

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The importance of a good night's sleep cannot be underestimated when it comes to our mental and emotional wellbeing. In this week's episode Britt and Tim talk about all things sleep related (and as usual some things completely unrelated) including why sleep is so important, how we might get a better night's sleep and whether or not David blaine rea…

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Episode 13 - Very Superstitious..? 52:53

3+ y ago52:53

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It's episode 13, and it seemed like the perfect opportunity to talk about all things related to superstitions. In this one we break down some commonly held superstitions, where they come from and just exactly what the consequences are if we break them. Before we recorded this episode we put a call out on social media for our listeners to tell us th…

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Episode 12 - We got stressed and overwhelmed! 1:02:08

3+ y ago1:02:08

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After a week away in which we took some downtime to decompress and recharge, we thought entirely appropriate to cover the topic of stress and overwhelm in this next episode. With roughly 80% of the UK population declaring themselves to have at some point this year reached the levels of stress that caused them to feel unable to cope this one will hi…

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Episode 11 - Wisdom From Our Past Selves 1:05:20

3+ y ago1:05:20

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It's not just the values of our parents that decide the sort of person we become, it's also the adventures and experiences we go through that inform, shape and mould us into who we are today. In a follow up to episode 6 - Wisdom From Our Parents, Britt and Tim take a deep dive into their past to tell us about the many and varied jobs and careers th…

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Episode 10 - Confidence 1:00:15

3+ y ago1:00:15

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What is confidence? Are some people born with confidence whilst others aren't? How do we find confidence in the face of challenge and doubt? In this episode Tim and Britt give us their thoughts and share some stories about their own experiences as they break down exactly what confidence means to them. They also give their top tips for building your…

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Episode 9 - Grief 57:02

3+ y ago57:02

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One of the most difficult topics we've broached so far, grief is something every single one of us will at some point experience. Whether it be the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the loss of a year of our lives to a global pandemic, the emotional response to loss is something we will all go through. In this episode, Tim and Brit…

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Episode 8 - Social Media vs Reality 1:09:33

3+ y ago1:09:33

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Social media. Is it a blessing or a curse? In these modern times we are fortunate enough to reap the many and varied benefits the internet has to offer, and one of these is the ability to connect and reconnect with the entire planet at the click of a button. We can also get daily updates on the comings and goings of our friends and family (as well …

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Episode 7 - How To Support A Loved One 59:25

3+ y ago59:25

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Many of us know people who are currently struggling with their emotional wellbeing and mental health. When we have little or no experience with things like this (or even when we do) it can be hard to know what to say and what to do to be of help to those we care about. In this episode Tim and Britt talk about the lessons they have learnt over the y…

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Episode 6 - Wisdom From Our Parents 58:10

3+ y ago58:10

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The things our parents teach us play a pivotal role in our emotional path through life. The way we think, feel and behave today can often be traced back to what we learnt many years ago. In this episode we talk about the things we learnt from our parents, both the good stuff and the bad stuff. From the value of half price sandwiches to dodgy home m…

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Episode 5 - Tim's Story: Anxiety 56:16

3+ y ago56:16

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In episode 3 we heard about Britt's journey with depression. In this one Tim tells us his story and all about his experience of dealing with high levels of social anxiety as he reached his late teens and then on into his twenties and thirties. We'll talk about possible reasons why we might experience anxiety, what it means to feel this way, and mos…

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Episode 4 - Self Care Is Not Selfish 54:06

3+ y ago54:06

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In this episode we break down the importance of taking care of our own mental and emotional wellbeing in these strange times and how we might go about doing that. We also discuss the reason why so many of us neglect our own care, preferring to put others' needs before our own, and why these acts of every day sacrifice often lead us down the path of…

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Episode 3 - Britt's story: Depression 55:14

3+ y ago55:14

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In our third episode Britt tells us the story of her journey with depression, how her opinion of it has changed over the years, and what she's learnt along the way. Content warning: Britt is very open in this episode and discusses topics such as suicide attempts, eating disorders, self harm and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.…

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Episode 2 - Lockdown 3.0 52:13

4y ago52:13

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With the third official national lockdown seeing us into the new year here in the UK, we discuss the impact the global pandemic is currently having on our mental health. We also give our 7 top practical tips for managing our emotional wellbeing in these strange times.By Tim & Britt Box

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Episode 1 - Introducing the Boxes 28:36

4y ago28:36

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The first episode of our brand new podcast!! In this one we chat about who we are, why we are doing this and what sort of topics we will be covering in future episodes.By Tim & Britt Box

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