This is BoxRecommends - a space where we’ve handpicked resources from top psychologists, doctors, and neuropsychologists, offering practical, research-backed resources for you to explore.

Whether you’re looking for in-depth insights or quick tips to ease everyday stress, these selections have inspired and helped us, and we hope they do the same for you.* 

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1. "The Huberman Lab Podcast"
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Dr. Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology at Stanford University is one of the most respected neuroscientists today. His podcast covers a range of topics, including stress and anxiety, offering strategies to manage and leverage stress for better performance and health.

Why BoxPlay Recommends: This is great to dip into for anyone who wants to develop a greater understanding of our connection with the brain and body. We love the advice on small habits and behaviors that can have a positive impact on our health. 

Notable episodes: "Controlling Stress and Anxiety," "How Stress Affects the Body."
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2. "The Body Keeps the Score" (Book) by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

This book explores how trauma and stress are stored in the body and provides techniques for healing through mindfulness, EMDR, and yoga. It effectively articulates how overwhelming experiences affect the developments of the brain, mind and body awareness. 

Why BoxPlay Recommends: A go-to resource for understanding the connection between mind and body in stress recovery.

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3. "The Happiness Lab" with Dr. Laurie Santos (Podcast)

Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale professor of psychology, shares her strategies to reduce stress, improve well-being, and build resilience.

Why BoxPlay Recommends: The podcast takes scientific insights and applies them to everyday life, helping listeners make tangible improvements in their mental health. 

Notable episodes: “‘How to Thrive at Work”. It provides many excellent examples of stress management and navigating emotions in the workplace.

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4. When the Body Says No" (Book) by Dr. Gabor Maté

This book delves into how stress and suppressed emotions can manifest in physical illness, offering insights on healing both mind and body.

Why BoxPlay Recommends: It connects emotional well-being with physical health in a compassionate, deeply researched way.



5. "Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers" (Book) by Dr. Robert Sapolsky

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Focus: A look at how stress affects the human body differently from animals, offering practical strategies for managing long-term stress.

Why BoxPlay Recommends: Its accessible, science-driven exploration of stress physiology provides readers with both humor and wisdom on how to cope with modern-day stress.

If you have any you would like to add to this list, we appreciate great recommendations. Please feel free to send in your own list to  london@boxmedia.io!‍

*This dedicated space is a collection of recommendations from our team. While not directly affiliated with BoxPlay, they’re suggestions that many of us here have thoroughly enjoyed.

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