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In part three, Max Fosh shares why he decided to pivot into stand-up comedy, what it’s really like to take a show on a world tour, and why accepting you won’t be great at first is an essential part of the process.Plus, Max and Dr Alex George discuss how to stay calm under pressure and share practical tips for dealing with nerves.Follow @max.fosh and subscribe to his YouTube channel here. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Max Fosh joins Dr Alex George to unpack how he first got started on YouTube, why confidence is a vital part of content creation and shares some actionable tips for anyone looking to start a career in social media.Plus, Max reflects on his time at Harrow School - and how a school cricket match taught him the true meaning of perseverance… Follow @max.fosh and subscribe to his YouTube channel here. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Fosh is a content creator and comedian, best known for his hilarious YouTube videos where he pulls off silly, often unbelievable stunts.In part one, Max takes us behind the scenes of some of his biggest videos, shares why he doesn’t like to be labelled a ‘prankster’ and reveals the real secret to going viral…Plus, Max and Dr Alex George discuss the mental load of chasing success and what going viral is actually like.Follow @max.fosh and subscribe to his YouTube channel here. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Sid Batty shares the philosophy behind the need we all have to fit in with the crowd, and why that might not be such a bad thing…Sid shares the mantras he lives by (which you can use in your own life!), how to feel comfortable at a table for one and why you need to be more selfish. Follow Sid (and Quack!) @sidbattyOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Sid Batty opens up about the negative reaction he received for posting about Quack online and the driving force that keeps him posting more. Sid shares his theory on why people leave hate in the comments section, the backlash he received for starting a business and his advice for building an authentic life. Plus, he offers his advice on how he overcame his anxiety to begin travelling alone. Follow Sid (and Quack!) @sidbattyOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sid Batty captured the hearts of millions when he revealed he’d been travelling the world with his cuddly toy: a duck named Quack. In this episode, both Sid and Quack join Dr Alex George for a conversation about what led Sid to bear his soul online, how he overcame his embarrassment to reveal Quack to the world and his experience with OCD and anxiety. Plus, Sid shares what it’s like to receive ‘trauma dumps’ from his followers. Follow Sid (and Quack!) @sidbattyOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, UnJaded Jade shares her vision for her dream education system, the key things she wishes she learnt at school, and why helping students fall in love with learning is more important than ever.Plus, Jade and Dr Alex George explore whether AI is actually a helpful tool in education, and how it could shape the future of learning.Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, UnJaded Jade delves into her concept of ‘casual magic’, the power of romanticising everyday life and her experience attending a 10-day vipassana meditation retreat.Plus, Jade and Dr Alex George discuss overcoming perfectionism, and offer practical guidance to help you navigate it yourself.Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UnJaded Jade is a content creator who shot to fame as one of the original ‘StudyTubers’, sharing transformative study tips whilst documenting her own academic journey.In part one, Jade joins Dr Alex George to unpack how she got started on YouTube, what it really means to be a high-achiever and how being rejected from the University of Oxford ultimately reshaped her path for the better…Plus, Jade shares what she’s learnt from her unique university experience, having studied in seven different countries!Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Oliver Burkeman and Dr Alex George dive into the true meaning of happiness, and why nearly everything in life can be seen as either a good time or a good story…Plus, Oliver highlights the importance of living in the present and shares some actionable advice for chronic worriers looking to shift their perspective.Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Oliver Burkeman explores how to rethink productivity, why separating your identity from your achievements is essential, and why you need to stop planning your life and start living it…Plus, Oliver and Dr Alex George discuss the power of words and how they have the power to ground us even in life’s most challenging moments.Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author known for his influential writing on productivity, time management and the psychology of happiness.In part one, Oliver joins Dr Alex George to discuss the mental toll of trying to do absolutely everything, and why embracing your limitations may actually be the secret to achieving more…Plus, Oliver unpacks what it’s really like to be a journalist and explains why he believes being ‘good enough’ is better than being perfect…Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Dr Shadé Zahrai shares some useful advice for strengthening your self-trust, explains why role models play such a powerful role in building self-belief and reveals why you don’t have to believe everything you think…Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George explore fascinating research into the psychology of self-doubt and unpack why change is an uncomfortable but necessary force for growth.Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Dr Shadé Zahrai unpacks why there is real value in making the ‘wrong’ decision, why failure only becomes a problem when we attach meaning to it and why you should never wait until you feel ready to take action.Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George dive into the science behind self-trust and why you only have regrets if you don’t learn from them…Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Shadé Zahrai is an award-winning peak performance educator, behavioural researcher and leading authority on self-doubt.Confidence is something so many of us struggle with, but what if we didn’t have to? In part one, Shadé joins Dr Alex George to unpack the four pillars of self-trust, how to consistently show up as your best self and why it’s never too late to change your life…Plus, Shadé shares how she decided to leave her corporate law career and embark on a new journey in content creation and behavioural psychology!Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Tony Adams shares the many joys being sober has brought to his life and why he believes his biggest achievement is getting sober.Plus, Tony and Dr Alex George unpack why you shouldn’t be motivated by your discomfort and reveal whether you can still have fun without drinking alcohol…Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:The 12 Step ProgrammeAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousGamblers AnonymousTurning PointOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Tony Adams opens up about how the 12 Step programme saved his life, the vital role forgiveness plays in recovery and why he considers himself ‘lucky’ to be an alcoholic…Plus, Tony and Dr Alex George explore how to rebuild self-respect after going sober and why you don’t need to be at rock bottom to stop drinking.Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:The 12 Step ProgrammeAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousGamblers AnonymousTurning PointOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of our Dry January mini-series, Dr Alex George is joined by a true footballing legend. Tony Adams had an extraordinary career at both club and international level, winning multiple league titles with Arsenal and becoming the most successful captain in the club’s history.In part one, Tony shares how alcoholism turned his life upside down at the height of his career. He opens up about the painful ways alcohol affected his relationships and unpacks the pivotal moment he decided to put down the drink for good…Plus, Tony discusses the importance of giving people struggling with addiction the right support and resources - and explains why it took him so long to realise he had a problem with alcohol.Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:The 12 Step ProgrammeAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousGamblers AnonymousTurning PointOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Professor Charles Knowles and Dr Alex George discuss the impact quitting alcohol has had on their lives, the importance of not giving into peer pressure and how to unlock the joys of alcohol-free living.Plus, Charles shares why he believes you can’t ‘unlearn’ addiction, rather you have to learn how to not drink alcohol.Check out Charles’ book Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Pre-order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out 15th JanuaryOrder Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Professor Charles Knowles unpacks the effect alcohol actually has on our bodies, how alcohol impacts our brain function and why a challenge like Dry January can be hugely beneficial to our health.Plus, Charles and Dr Alex George discuss whether there is ever a ‘safe’ amount of alcohol to drink and why we need more education about the physical health risks of drinking.Check out Charles’ book Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Pre-order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out 15th JanuaryOrder Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.