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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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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.
In part 2, Emma Reed Turrell tells Dr Alex which profile he is and why being a combination of all four is the true aim. Emma and Alex discuss how trauma informs who we are as people, how to be truly disciplined and why working towards calm rather than control can lead to a happier life. 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.
Therapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell joins Dr Alex George to explain the blind spots we all have that could affect our relationship with ourselves and our loved ones. In part 1, Emma explains the 4 Blind Spot Profiles so you can figure out which one you are, so listen and find out if you are a Rock, Gladiator, Hustler or Bridge. 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.
In the final part, Estée Lalonde and Dr Alex George discuss how to find the balance of sharing your life online without sharing too much.The pair discuss whether they’d share pictures of their children on social media, is it important if your relationship is public or private and the horrible feeling of a vulnerability hangover. Follow Estée @esteelalonde and her brand Mirror Water @mirrorwater.earthFollow 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, Estée Lalonde and Dr Alex George discuss the stigma and shame around antidepressants, despite it saving their lives. Estée describes having panic attacks without knowing what they were, how baths were where she found solace in her lowest points and Dr Alex shares the real reason the Stompcast began. Follow Estée @esteelalonde and her brand Mirror Water @mirrorwater.earthFollow 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.
Lifestyle creator and beauty brand founder, Estée Lalonde joins Dr Alex George for a relaxing stomp this week. In part 1, Estée explains why a beauty routine isn’t just about how you feel on the outside, how to be prepared for failure and what we can learn from nervous dogs. Follow Estée @esteelalonde and her brand Mirror Water @mirrorwater.earthFollow 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, Abby Rawlinson and Dr Alex George dive into the world of ‘Reparenting’ and why speaking to your inner child isn’t silly, it’s integral for healing. Abby explains what reparenting is, the benefits of treating yourself like a toddler and why it’s crucial to have more play in our lives.Follow @therapywithabby and get her new book ‘Reclaiming You’.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, Abby Rawlinson explains why so many of us end up being people pleasers and how to be ok with being disliked. Abby and Dr Alex discuss how to break out of the people pleasing pattern, why it may have started with your parents and how to start setting healthy boundaries. Follow @therapywithabby and get her new book ‘Reclaiming You’.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.
Therapist and author, Abby Rawlinson (aka Therapy with Abby) joins Dr Alex George to find out what triggers are and why ‘glimmers’ are the key to overcoming them. In part 1, Abby explains why it’s OK not to be happy 100% of the time, why you need to stop trying to fix your feelings and why it’s a huge win if you can identify what triggers you. Plus, Abby offers advice on how to soothe yourself when you’ve been triggered, how to start healing your past wounds and how to recover from triggers quicker. Follow @therapywithabby and get her new book ‘Reclaiming You’.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, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George discuss how to strike the balance with wellness. Josh explains why you shouldn’t feel guilty for resting, why he tells his clients to be as lazy as possible and knowing when you need a break vs when you’re being avoidant. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ 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, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George define what anxiety actually is. Josh explains how to know when your anxiety is normal and when it’s a problem, why your brain thinks it’s protecting you with anxiety and how to start working towards worrying less.Plus, he explains why some people are prone to anxiety, why you need to stop trying to fix yourself and why you shouldn’t fear panic attacks. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ 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.
Psychotherapist and author Josh Fletcher has amassed a huge following on social media as ‘Anxiety Josh’ sharing incredibly helpful insights and tools to navigate anxiety, and today he joins Dr Alex George to share more with us. In part 1, Josh shares some stories from his “spicy memoir” about working as a therapist, a helpful analogy to help you unwind after work and the different types of anxiety he sees in the therapy room. Plus, he explains how his own anxiety set him on his career path and how to support teachers and students alike with the rise of anxiousness in us all. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ 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, Dr Iain Jordan and Dr Alex George discuss whether mental fitness can actually help with mental health. Iain explains why mindfulness is not the solution for everything, what it means to be mentally fit and how you can prepare yourself for pain and suffering. Plus, Iain shares his own health fact to help you make better decisions. 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, Dr Iain Jordan explains the many different ways we can look after ourselves better. Iain shares whether it’s possible to fully recover from trauma, what should be considered when someone needs help with their mental health and Alex shares a fascinating insight into his recent brain scan.Plus, the pair discuss how powerful seeing a quote at the right time can be and what you can do to start moving towards being in a happier place. 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.
Dr Iain Jordan, a clinician with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy, joins Dr Alex George on this week’s stomp to discuss the complex links between physical and mental health. In part 1, Iain and Alex discuss why MDMA could help with PTSD, unconventional therapies like improv acting and why thinking less might solve your problems. 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.
1In the final part with Marnie Swindells and Dr Alex George, they discuss what the world would look like if more women were in leadership positions.Marnie explains the stark gender imbalance in the boxing world and how she had to prove herself, why empowering women doesn’t need to bring down men and how more women can get a seat at the boardroom table. Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow 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.
Marnie Swindells lost her dad when she was only 8 years old and in part 2, she explains how grief has motivated her to achieve the highest level of success. Marnie shares how boxing was the perfect release for her grief, where her divisive persona on The Apprentice came from and why boxing is a surprisingly mindful sport. Plus, Marnie and Alex discuss why she became financially aware as a child, what led her to applying to The Apprentice and there are some serious thunderous interruptions! Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow 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.
Winner of The Apprentice 2023, Marnie Swindells joins Dr Alex George on this inspiring stomp. Marnie shares the 3 important lessons she learnt from her time on The Apprentice, how she is empowering women in business and boxing and how she found the confidence to secure the £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar.Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow 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.