United Kingdom
Place#8 trending in Self-improvement this week · most on We!
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom or UK, is a sovereign country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of continental Europe. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including the island of Great Britain, the northeastern part of the island of Ireland, and many smaller islands in the British Isles.
Rank this week
Share of the conversation
1.8‰ of what listeners heard
Reach this week
Tone this week
- Neutral 4
Share of the conversation
Mentions of United Kingdom per 1,000 mentions of anything, 7-day rolling, self-improvement.
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| Day | Share (7-day) | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13 | 1.21‰ | 1 |
| Aug 17 | 1.75‰ | 1 |
| Aug 25 | 0.94‰ | 1 |
| Aug 27 | 1.81‰ | 1 |
| Sep 1 | 3.19‰ | 2 |
| Sep 3 | 2.84‰ | 1 |
| Sep 7 | 3.70‰ | 1 |
| Sep 8 | 3.60‰ | 2 |
| Sep 10 | 4.42‰ | 1 |
| Sep 15 | 2.13‰ | 1 |
| Sep 17 | 2.34‰ | 2 |
| Sep 22 | 2.42‰ | 1 |
| Sep 24 | 2.27‰ | 1 |
| Sep 27 | 2.85‰ | 1 |
| Sep 30 | 4.24‰ | 2 |
| Oct 1 | 4.14‰ | 2 |
| Oct 3 | 5.25‰ | 1 |
| Oct 6 | 6.01‰ | 3 |
| Oct 8 | 4.55‰ | 1 |
Why is it trending?· Last 30 days
UK references span global audiences, mental-health systems, politics, and personal stories
We! repeatedly welcomes listeners in the United Kingdom as part of its international audience, with Joe Mitiga linking that reach to the podcast’s growing global presence.[1][2][3]
We're Out of Time discusses UK mother-baby units as a treatment model for mothers experiencing postpartum psychosis, while also comparing UK and American psychiatric criteria.[4][5]
The Rich Roll Podcast uses the UK in two personal or cultural contexts: William Goodge describes running its length, and Kenya Barris recalls Baldwin’s debates there as deliberate showmanship.[6][7]
Other shows mention the UK as context rather than a central subject: UNBIASED Politics discusses Trump meeting Britain’s prime minister, while The Table with Anthony ONeal links upbringing in the UK to financial habits.[8][9]
A separate mention on The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast contrasts a Christian UK with a hypothetical fundamentalist-Islamic UK, and Ed Mylett’s show mentions the UK only in an ad.[10][11]
Sources · 11 moments
- 1.We! · I Keep Doubting Myself Because It’s Scary When My Life Keeps Having to Change — The Emotional and Spiritual Transformation That Helped Me Be Guided by My Higher Power, Start Believing in Myself, and Live an Abundant LifeJoe Mitiga · Sep 8 · Listen at 9:17 ↗
“as intimate as I can. And knowing my kids are hearing all my dirty laundry, it's fine, you know. They're old enough. And it's a humbling experience, I have to tell you. And I want to welcome people around the world, Norway, United Kingdom,”
- 2.We! · Why Do I Feel So Afraid Every Time I Think I’m Finally Discovering Who I Really Am? — The Emotional and Spiritual Growth That Helped Me Trust My Higher Power, Live Authentically, and Become the Person I Was Created to BeJo Mitiga · Oct 6 · Listen at 1:10:57 ↗
“true literal factual understanding of it every time a new country comes on. So welcome everybody here from India. Welcome everybody here from Vietnam, Canada, United Kingdom, Norway, Kenya, Malaysia, South Korea, China, Germany, Oman, Taiwa”
- 3.We! · The More I Pursue My Passion and Purpose, the More What I Want From Life Keeps Changing — The Personal and Spiritual Awakening That Helped Me Let Go of What I Thought I Wanted and Discover What I Really WantJoe Mittiga · Oct 1 · Listen at 17:08 ↗
“It isn't unique to anybody. It's not unique to gender. It's not unique to religion. It's not unique to color of skin. It doesn't matter where you live. That's why the We Podcast— and I always like to welcome people from around the world— Ca”
- 4.We're Out of Time · Lindsay Clancy Case: The Warning Signs of Postpartum Psychosis | Dr. Blair Steele & Dr. Kenneth SpielvogelBlair Steel · Sep 8 · Listen at 18:24 ↗
“So many barriers to treatment. I mean, think in the UK, they have MBUs. Is that right? The mother-baby units in the UK where you can literally have a mother and when it's safe, she's being treated and the baby is in the unit and they can ha”
Written by AI from the cited moments; every quote is checked against the transcript.
The conversation on X
X focuses on UK politics, borders, identity, and international relations
Posts discuss the United Kingdom mainly through political and constitutional questions, including relations with Europe, immigration, national identity, the union, security, and Britain’s international role.
Some posts present the UK as a country needing stronger borders, security, or national renewal; others support closer European ties, pluralism, or a solidaristic union.
The sample differs substantially from the podcast story: X is mostly discussing current affairs and political identity, rather than audiences, books, debate as entertainment, or upbringing.
98% of the 65 posts report news or ask questions without taking a position.
Tone toward United Kingdom on X
Neutral
- Very negative 3
- Negative 14
- Neutral 24
- Positive 18
- Very positive 6
Also discussed
- European alignment and Brexit
- Immigration, asylum, and security
- The UK’s constitutional union
- National identity and political renewal
- Britain’s international role
- Note: The sample is heavily weighted toward reposted headlines, political commentary, and promotional or informational material rather than sustained discussion.
- Note: Several posts contain unverified claims or inflammatory language; the sample does not establish the accuracy of those claims.
Written by AI from 65 posts on X in the week to Oct 6. Shares count the posts read, not a poll of opinion; quoted posts are shown as written.
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Names that come up in the same conversations as United Kingdom.
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