Tickety Boo - Exploring Mental Health with Care and Compassion

Andy Griffiths
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Hosted by Andy Griffiths, Iona Russell, Ian Young, and Ann Stewart from Piece of Mind Therapy & Mental Health Training, the podcast explores the messy, emotional, funny, and deeply human parts of life that most people quietly struggle with. From anxiety, burnout, relationships, and people pleasing… to identity, healing, self doubt, and figuring out who you actually are beneath the noise nothing is off limits. Some episodes are reflective. Some are hilarious. Some hit harder than expected. But every conversation is real, unscripted, and grounded in lived experience, professional insight, and genuine curiosity about why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, healing, or just trying to make sense of life, Tickety Boo is a reminder that you're not the only one figuring it out as you go. 🎧 New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

  1. 6d ago

    128 - Why Can't We Just Be Bored Anymore?

    When was the last time you were truly bored? Not watching Netflix while scrolling through your phone. Not listening to a podcast while driving. Not checking emails while waiting for someone. Actually bored. Nothing to do. Nothing to watch. Nothing to listen to. Just you and your thoughts. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we're asking whether we're slowly losing our ability to do absolutely nothing. We talk about how quickly we reach for our phones the moment there's an empty space in our day, why silence can feel strangely uncomfortable, and whether our constant need for stimulation is changing our relationship with our own thoughts. Because boredom used to be a normal part of life. You waited for buses. You stood in queues. You stared out of car windows. You sat in waiting rooms and just… waited. Now we've got an entire world of entertainment sitting in our pockets, ready to fill every spare 30 seconds. And while that sounds brilliant, have we lost something along the way? We explore boredom, smartphones, social media, overstimulation and why allowing your mind to wander might actually be more important than we realise. What happens when we stop filling every quiet moment? Where do our thoughts go when we give them space? And perhaps the slightly uncomfortable question: Are we actually bored… or have we just become uncomfortable being alone with ourselves? As usual, we don't have all the answers. But maybe after listening to this episode, you'll resist reaching for your phone the next time you've got five minutes with absolutely nothing to do. Or you'll immediately open TikTok. We're not judging. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Tickety Boo now. 📲 Instagram: @pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook: Piece of Mind UK 🌍 Podcast: www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 YouTube: @pieceofmindtherapy

  2. Sep 21

    127 - Maybe It Had to Go Wrong to Get You Here

    This week's card pull gave us a question we weren't quite expecting: Which are the failures that you cherish the most? Because failure doesn't normally feel particularly valuable when you're standing in the middle of it. When something goes wrong, we want answers. Why did this happen? What did I do wrong? What am I supposed to learn from this? But sometimes there isn't an answer yet. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we talk about failure, fear, personal growth and the strange way that some of the most difficult chapters of our lives only begin to make sense when we look backwards. We explore why we're so frightened of getting things wrong, how worrying about what other people might think can keep us stuck in situations we've already outgrown, and how fear can quietly steal opportunities, experiences and joy from our lives. We also look back at some of our own failures. Things that didn't work. Plans that fell apart. Decisions we'd probably make differently now. And yet, somehow, those experiences led each of us to places in our lives that we never planned to be. Places we're actually quite happy to have ended up. Perhaps that's one of the frustrating things about wisdom. You rarely get it when you need it. It tends to turn up later. Sometimes years later. And suddenly you can look back at something you once desperately wished hadn't happened and recognise what grew from it. So maybe failure isn't always the opposite of success. Sometimes it's simply the bit of the story where you don't know where you're going yet. And perhaps the better question isn't: "Why is this happening to me?" Maybe it's: "I wonder what I'll understand about this one day?" 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Tickety Boo now. 📲 Instagram: @pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook: Piece of Mind UK 🌍 Podcast: www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 YouTube: @pieceofmindtherapy

  3. Sep 14

    126 - Maybe It's Time to Be Honest With Yourself

    What do you already know… but haven't quite been willing to admit to yourself yet? Most of us are so busy managing our lives that we rarely stop and have a proper conversation with the person actually living it. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we talk about self honesty, the conversations we avoid having with ourselves, and that uncomfortable gap between what we say we want and what we're actually willing to do to get it. Maybe you keep saying you want to change something, but nothing changes. Maybe you're waiting for the right time. Maybe you already know something isn't working, but facing it would mean making a decision you'd rather not make. Or perhaps you've become so busy getting through life that you've never really stopped to ask yourself what you actually want from it. We explore why it's so easy to avoid difficult truths, how we can convince ourselves that things will eventually sort themselves out, and why feeling stuck isn't always about not knowing what to do. Sometimes we know. We just don't particularly like the answer. This isn't about beating yourself up or suddenly changing your entire life. It's about becoming curious about the gap between your intentions and your actions. If you say you want more peace, what are you doing that creates it? If you want something to change, what are you actually prepared to change? If something matters to you, does the way you're currently living reflect that? And perhaps the biggest question of all: If you were completely honest with yourself, what conversation do you already know you need to have? This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation about self awareness, personal growth, life choices and why sometimes the person we need to stop avoiding is ourselves. 🎧 Listen to the full episode of Tickety Boo now. 📲 Instagram: @pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook: Piece of Mind UK 🌍 Podcast: www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 YouTube: @pieceofmindtherapy

  4. Sep 7

    125 - The Moments That Still Shape Who We Are

    Some moments happen and disappear. Others quietly become part of us. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we talk about the experiences that continue to shape the way we live, think and behave — sometimes without us even realising they're still there. A moment passes. Life moves on. But something about it stays with us. It can change the promises we make to ourselves, the responsibility we feel for other people, the things we're frightened of losing, the way we approach relationships or even the pressure we put on ourselves to live a certain way. And after a while, we can forget where some of those behaviours even came from. We just think: "That's who I am." But is it? We explore how experiences from our past can quietly influence the choices we're making today, why some moments leave a much bigger imprint than others, and what can happen when we become curious about the story behind our behaviour. Why do I do this? When did that become important to me? What am I trying to protect? And is something that happened years ago still influencing how I'm living my life today? This isn't about endlessly digging through the past. It's about recognising that sometimes understanding where something came from helps us decide whether we still need to live by it. Because the moment may have passed. But that doesn't necessarily mean it stopped shaping us. Listen to the full episode now, and for more Tickety Boo: 📲 Instagram: @pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook: Piece of Mind UK 🌍 Visit us at: www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 YouTube: @pieceofmindtherapy

  5. Aug 31

    124 - The Older I Get, The Less I Care

    Something seems to happen as you get older. You start caring a little less. Not about the important stuff. If anything, you care more about that. You just stop caring quite so much about the stuff that never really mattered in the first place. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we're talking about all those things we once swore we'd NEVER do… right up until the day we did them. Andy makes the brave public admission that he now loves wearing Crocs. Although, for the record, if they ever appear with socks, he's given everyone permission to start researching suitable care homes. Ann and Iona talk about wearing less make-up and becoming more comfortable simply showing up as themselves. But underneath the laughs is something quite liberating. Why did we spend so much of our lives worrying about fitting in? What will people think? Am I wearing the right thing? Do I look okay? Will people judge me? Is this what someone my age is supposed to do? And perhaps getting older gives us something we didn't have when we were younger: the confidence to realise that most people aren't thinking about us nearly as much as we imagined anyway. We talk about letting go of other people's expectations, becoming more comfortable in your own skin and choosing what actually makes YOU happy rather than what makes you look like you've got life figured out. Because maybe getting older isn't about giving up. Maybe it's about finally working out what's worth giving a damn about. And apparently, for Andy, that's comfort. Even if it comes in the form of a pair of Crocs. Listen to the full episode now, and for more Tickety Boo: 📲 Instagram: @pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook: Piece of Mind UK 🌍 Visit us at: www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 YouTube: @pieceofmindtherapy

  6. Aug 24

    123 - Adulting Is a Scam

    At what point do you actually feel like a proper adult? Because we're still waiting. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we talk about the strange reality of getting older, taking on responsibilities and somehow expecting that one day we'll wake up feeling like we've finally got this whole adult thing figured out. Spoiler: apparently that day doesn't come. We talk about why fun seems to become less important as we get older. Why everything starts revolving around work, bills, responsibilities and what needs done next. And we ask what happened to the kid who used to do things simply because they were fun? Is that part of us still there? What does it need from us now? And when did we decide that being responsible meant we had to become so bloody serious? There are plenty of laughs in this one, but underneath it is something worth thinking about. Life isn't just something to manage. You don't get extra points for reaching the end exhausted with everything ticked off your to-do list. Maybe growing up isn't about getting rid of the child in you. Maybe it's about becoming the adult who finally lets them enjoy themselves. Life is for living. And maybe we all need reminding of that occasionally. Listen to Tickety Boo on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pieceofminduk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PieceOfMindUK Podcast: https://www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pieceofmindtherapy

  7. Aug 17

    122 - Living Life With the Dashboard Warning Light On

    Imagine driving your car with the dashboard warning light glowing. You know something isn't right. You hope it'll sort itself out. So you keep going. For a while, nothing happens. Until one day... it does. In this episode of Tickety Boo, we explore why so many of us live our lives exactly the same way—ignoring the warning signs that our mind and body have been trying to show us for weeks, months, or even years. Andy shares his own experience of pushing himself so hard that it eventually led to a stay in hospital, and how easy it is to convince yourself that you'll slow down "after this week" or "once things settle down." Ann and Iona open up about what overwhelm feels like for them, how it shows up in everyday life, and the subtle signs they now recognise before things begin to spiral. Together, we talk about: Why we ignore our own warning signs How stress quietly builds long before we notice it What overwhelm actually feels like The danger of believing you're "fine" because you're still functioning Why slowing down isn't giving up—it's often the smartest thing you can do The truth is, most people don't suddenly burn out. They ignore hundreds of little warning lights before they finally stop. Maybe the question isn't: "How much more can I take?" Maybe it's: "What has my dashboard been trying to tell me all along?" If you've been telling yourself, "I'll rest when things calm down," this conversation might be the reminder you didn't know you needed. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🔗 Stay connected with Tickety Boo / Piece of Mind: 📲 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PieceOfMindUK 🌍 Podcast hub https://www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@pieceofmindtherapy

  8. Aug 10

    121 - How Do You Handle Criticism?

    This week's card pull asked a simple question: "How do you best handle criticism?" It's something we all face, whether it's at work, in our relationships, on social media, or even from the people closest to us. But why does some criticism help us grow, while other comments stay with us for years? In this episode of Tickety Boo, we explore our own experiences of being criticised, why it can feel so personal, and how learning to separate feedback from self-worth can completely change the way we respond. We talk about: Why criticism can trigger such a strong emotional reaction The difference between constructive feedback and someone else's opinion Why we often remember one negative comment more than a hundred positive ones How confidence changes the way we receive criticism And why not every opinion deserves a seat at your table The truth is, you can't stop people judging you. But you can change the power their words have over you. Whether you're someone who takes everything to heart or you've learned to let things go, this conversation is an honest look at what criticism teaches us—not just about other people, but about ourselves. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 🔗 Stay connected with Tickety Boo / Piece of Mind: 📲 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pieceofminduk 📲 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PieceOfMindUK 🌍 Podcast hub https://www.piece-of-mind.co.uk/podcast 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@pieceofmindtherapy

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Hosted by Andy Griffiths, Iona Russell, Ian Young, and Ann Stewart from Piece of Mind Therapy & Mental Health Training, the podcast explores the messy, emotional, funny, and deeply human parts of life that most people quietly struggle with. From anxiety, burnout, relationships, and people pleasing… to identity, healing, self doubt, and figuring out who you actually are beneath the noise nothing is off limits. Some episodes are reflective. Some are hilarious. Some hit harder than expected. But every conversation is real, unscripted, and grounded in lived experience, professional insight, and genuine curiosity about why we think, feel, and behave the way we do. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, lost, healing, or just trying to make sense of life, Tickety Boo is a reminder that you're not the only one figuring it out as you go. 🎧 New episodes every week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

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