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Our mind and body can be transformed through the simple act of walking. That’s why Dr Alex George has made this new, ambient podcast.It supports his mission to get us all out stomping, so whether you’re taking the dog out, hiking up a mountain or maybe you simply need some fresh air, Dr Alex and his guests will be here every week as your loyal stomping companions.In every episode, you’ll hear Dr Alex George out on a stomp with an exciting guest, in a location of their choice, to take a meander into their lives.You’ll wind through uplifting and thought-provoking conversations with a soothing backdrop of birdsong, crashing waves or the breeze gently rustling through leaves.Each episode is split into three parts, designed to be listened to on three short stomps, or one long one.So put on your headphones, follow @thestompcast and join us on a good old stomp.
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Grief and trauma psychologist Dr Chloe joins Dr Alex George to explain the different types of grief and what happens to us during this process.In part 1, Dr Chloe shares different types of grief that aren’t widely discussed, why the ‘stages of grief’ is a myth and how to come to terms with the fact that you may never move on from loss. Plus, she offers helpful tips on how to handle your grief, how to support your friends and colleagues after they’ve lost someone and why guilt is a common feeling with loss. Follow @drchloe_thegriefpsychologist and get her book ‘The Loss Prescription’Support links:NHSMacmillan Cancer SupportCruse Bereavement SupportMindFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Oscar Piastri reflects with Dr Alex George on the biggest challenges throughout his career. Walking inside the McLaren Technology Centre, Oscar reflects on his achievements in F1, what he’s most proud of and he reveals what he thinks about when he’s driving 200 mph.Follow @oscarpiastri Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Oscar Piastri reveals the toughest part of racing in Formula 1. Oscar shares with Dr Alex how he handles the jet setting life of Grand Prix weekends around the world, the physical training required to be an F1 racer and what it feels like to drive a Formula 1 car. Follow @oscarpiastri Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
McLaren Formula 1 driver, Oscar Piastri joins Dr Alex George for a stomp around the McLaren Technology Centre. In part 1, Oscar explains how he navigates the pressures and expectations that comes from the motorsport world, how he maintains his mental edge and the simple, everyday practices that keep him grounded. Follow @oscarpiastri Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola offers tips on the benefits of boredom and how to start feeling happier every single day. Nicole and Dr Alex discuss how to get the right kind of dopamine, why doomscrolling is a problem for you and your brain and how long it will take to start seeing the benefits of your new habits. Follow Nicole @nicolesneuroscience and get her book ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola explains how possible it is to rewire your brain and build healthy habits. Nicole and Dr Alex discuss why we have intrusive thoughts, how your mindset physically affects you, and the surprising science of why walking is great for your health. Follow Nicole @nicolesneuroscience and get her book ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Neuroscientist and author of ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’, Nicole Vignola is joining Dr Alex on this week's episode.In part 1, Nicole breaks down exactly how the brain works, the shocking impact exercise can have and the long-term effects of stress on the brain. Plus, what effect does alcohol have on the brain and does that mean you should never drink? Follow Nicole @nicolesneuroscience and get her book ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final part with Robin Sharma, he answers the ultimate question: can money buy happiness?Robin shares incredible lessons he learnt when mentoring a celebrity billionaire, what priorities he thinks lead to a happier life and Dr Alex shares a fascinating health fact about our memory. Follow Robin @robinsharma and get his book ‘The Wealth Money Can’t Buy’Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Robin Sharma shares his advice on how to deal with criticism from others, and most importantly, yourself. Robin and Dr Alex discuss why people focus on negative comments, techniques to start working towards mastering your craft and why being sensitive is a gift, not a curse. Follow Robin @robinsharma and get his book ‘The Wealth Money Can’t Buy’Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robin Sharma is a self-development master and bestselling author, who today joins Dr Alex to discuss the incredible ideas behind his new book ‘The Wealth Money Can’t Buy’.In part 1, while discussing the 8 different forms of wealth, Robin shares the 5 journal prompts he does every day, why your brain has a negativity bias and how to change your environment to optimise your happiness.Follow Robin @robinsharma and get his book ‘The Wealth Money Can’t Buy’Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Jason Fox and Dr Alex discuss what filming SAS: Who Dares Wins is really like.Jason explains the impact of his PTSD diagnosis on post-military life, how he entered the world of TV and the benefits of exposure therapy. Follow Jason @jason_carl_fox and get his book, Embrace the Chaos: 52 Tactics To Make Every Day Count.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Jason Fox goes into detail about the SAS selection process and the gruelling challenges that take a toll on your body and mind. Jason shares with Dr Alex how he kept himself sane during this time, how he battled imposter syndrome even after being selected for Special Forces and his personal experience with PTSD.Plus, he reveals his secret therapy session, the devastation of being told he needed to leave the service and his advice to people experiencing PTSD. Follow Jason @jason_carl_fox and get his book, Embrace the Chaos: 52 Tactics To Make Every Day Count.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SAS: Who Dares Wins star, Jason Fox joins Dr Alex George on this week’s Stompcast, to share the fascinating insights on what it takes to be in the Special Forces.In part 1, Jason explains the 4 pillars he focuses on in life, why he feels like he operates better when things are going wrong and why checking in on yourself is the simplest yet hardest task. Plus, he opens up about what it’s like to return from military service, how it made him feel like an outsider and why he didn’t talk about his feelings. Follow Jason @jason_carl_fox and get his book, Embrace the Chaos: 52 Tactics To Make Every Day Count.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Lily Silverton and Dr Alex George discuss what you can do to start feeling like you really matter. Lily explains why you need to let go of the idea of “self-esteem”, how to train yourself to be OK with failure and why confidence is often an illusion. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There is always something that is going to stop you from investing in your goals, so how do you prioritise what’s important to you? In part 2, Lily shares with Dr Alex how you can start prioritising what you truly care about, how to say no and really mean it, and how to start living by your values instead of what you’re told to care about. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lily Silverton is a mindset and life coach, who has developed a unique approach to goal setting which will ultimately lead to a happier and more purpose-driven life called “The Priorities Method”.In part 1, Lily explains what this method is, why choosing goals based on your values can help you through tough times and how to figure out what your priorities are. Plus, Lily explains the difference between a coach and a therapist, and why having a balanced life is possibly a myth. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can spicy food actually put you into labour? In part 3, Sophie Martin and Dr Alex bust some myths from the labour ward. Plus, they discuss the problems in women’s healthcare and some of the possible solutions, and how to support people going through baby loss. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFor support around baby loss, check out Tommys.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What actually happens during IVF treatment? In part 2, Sophie Martin sheds light on the complex world of fertility treatments and the financial and emotional toll it takes. Sophie and Dr Alex discuss the misunderstood aspects of fertility treatments, the shocking factors that can stop you from receiving IVF treatment on the NHS and what a fertility test actually involves. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFind information about private IVF clinics at www.hfea.gov.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 1, Sophie opens up about the unspoken struggles of infertility, her journey through multiple rounds of IVF and the devastating grief that followed. Plus, she discusses the feelings of failure around being unable to carry a child, the responsibility of pregnancy and the lack of support surrounding baby loss.Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFor support around baby loss, check out Tommys.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Emma Reed Turrell explains the 3 most common toxic behaviours in relationships and how to combat them. Emma explains techniques for improving your relationships, feeling confident in asking for what you want and working through jealousy with your partner. Follow Emma @emmareedturrell and get her new book ‘What Am I Missing?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I found the same as the person above. They don't all run 1,2,3
Brilliant podcast on mental health. My only feedback would be that the episodes are not put up in order - they go up 3 at a time, but in 3-2-1 order, so they don't play in order.