Ever wondered why Tony Soprano’s therapist stuck with him? Why Fleabag is obsessed with sex or why Walter White is always in his underpants? ‘Shrink the Box’ is where actor comedian Ben Bailey Smith and psychotherapist Sasha Bates put their favourite fictional characters such as Shiv from Succession, Omar from the Wire and Ross from Friends on the couch to analyse why their behaviour causes them so much drama. Sasha and Ben explore why these characters make certain decisions, what would happen if they made different ones and what we can learn from their mistakes. The perfect combination of psychology, self-help and the best TV since the birth of the box-set.

A Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.

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We think you’ll love the brand new weekly chat series: ‘Best Friend Energy’ with hosts Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of The Home Edit.

On ‘Best Friend Energy’ you get to know Clea and Joanna even better than before—you become a part of their inner circle! Their friendship and business began with a single text and now has them organising celebrity homes, traveling the world and laughing every step of the way. You might know them from the hit Netflix series “Get Organized with The Home Edit” but they’ve got a lot more to talk about. They may be professional organisers, but their lives are pretty chaotic. And when life gets too crazy, they have each other to lean on and laugh with. That’s what best friends are for! 

Each week they’ll interview special guests—old friends and new friends—answer YOUR questions, and deep dive on all of the everyday annoyances that life has to offer. Join them every Tuesday as they talk about anything and everything. 

From Sony Music Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, The Home Edit and Somethin' Else, listen and follow Best Friend Energy wherever you get your podcasts. 

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Hey How Did We Get Here fans, here's a show we think you'll really like. It's called Exactly. With Florence Given. 

Floss is an artist, feminist, and bestselling author of the book ‘Women Don’t Owe You Pretty’. In this podcast she will be diving deep into 5 topics; sex, social media, feminism, relationships and body image and exploring them all from different angles. We’re breaking up the podcast into mini-series and each topic will be explored across 4 episodes.

In this, the first episode, Floss meets Dominatrix and empowerment coach Miss Erica Storm for a scintillating exploration of sexual confidence. Miss Erica Storm has dedicated her life not only to liberating herself sexually but to helping other women step into their sexual power. She is a one woman army, liberating us all from the shame and unworthiness that gets in our way, preventing us from experiencing confidence and fulfilment in the bedroom, and beyond.

Miss Erica Storm speaks about her personal journey from struggling with identity, substances and bullying, to becoming the fierce and fearless woman she is today. They talk about connecting with your pussy, something Miss Erica Storm is so passionate about- she even wrote a love letter to hers! They also discuss why pleasure is your divine birth right but it’s up to you to claim it, honey! As well as diving deep on the importance of self-responsibility, helping others as a part of healing, and letting go of other people's expectations in order to be your most authentic self.

To listen to the full episode, search "Exactly with Florence Given" wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Bea is an achiever in all areas of her life apart from one. She feels that until she is slimmer, she hasn’t achieved everything she set out to do. 

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. 

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. 

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 12 here: else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode#.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_12.txt 

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Isla has suffered more deaths in her family than most people deal with in a lifetime. 

She finds it impossible to process what has happened and needs a way out of the pain. 

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. 

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. 

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 11 here: else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_11.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_11.txt 

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George was a fireman for the RAF in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his tour of 2007, he came back a different person and has found it hard to reintegrate into society. 

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. 

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered. 

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 10 here: else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_10.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_10.txt

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Heather’s mum left the family home when she was 17 with no warning. Heather still struggles with that day many years later, but is she looking at it the wrong way? 

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice. 

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 9 here: 

else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode#.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_9.txt

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Lottie can’t get over the split with her ex-husband and finds it hard to trust her new boyfriend. As a child, she lost both her parents and her brother was murdered, the repercussions of which are still felt today.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 8 here: else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode#.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_8.txt

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8 years ago Eva felt faint when driving on a motorway and hasn’t been able to drive on fast roads since. Her friend’s death in a road traffic accident when she was a teenager may be the key.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 7 here: else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode#.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_7.txt 

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Charlie, who had to care for his siblings and had a difficult coming out story, finds it hard to take care of himself.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please see below for information about further support and advice.

To find help via talking therapies you can either go to your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) bacp.co.uk or bps.org.uk - they should be HCPC registered.

Other helpful organisations:

• NHS - www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines
• SAMARITANS - www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan or call 116 123
• MIND - www.mind.co.uk
• NSPCC - www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe
• WELLDOING - www.welldoing.org
• NICE - www.nice.org.uk/guidance
• Anxiety UK - www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Find the transcript for episode 6 here: else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode#.txt">somethin-else.github.io/transcripts/hdwgh/episode3_6.txt 

How Did We Get Here? is a Somethin' Else Production. 

If you're interested in taking part in future episodes of "How Did We Get Here?", please email describing your issue to how@somethinelse.com. 

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