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Author: Dr Alex George
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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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In part 2, Dr Natalie Cawley shares a deep dive into Attachment Theory, including an explanation of the different attachment styles.Natalie explains why attachment theory is important to understand, how your childhood affects your adult relationships and if it’s possible to change your attachment style. Plus, she discusses how to talk about attachment styles with your partner, what couples therapy is actually like and why it’s crucial to review your attachment style while single. Follow @nataliecawleypsych and get her book ‘Just About Coping’ 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 Natalie Cawley is a psychotherapist and counselling psychologist with 12 years of experience in everything from couples therapy to treating patients in a secure facility. This week, she joins Dr Alex George for an in-depth conversation about therapy, coping mechanisms and anxiety. In part 1, Natalie shares what she thinks the most effective form of therapy is, how she would advise a chronic overthinker and how to deal with your fears of making mistakes. Follow @nataliecawleypsych and get her book ‘Just About Coping’ 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, Anna Whitehouse and Dr Alex look at mental health and the whole family. Anna and Alex discuss how to talk to children about mental health, Anna shares a great tip on how to get your children to open up more and the importance of apologising and owning up to your own mistakes as a parent. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.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 2, Anna Whitehouse explains the best way anyone can support a new mum in the postpartum fog that commonly occurs.Anna shares the reality of postpartum depression, useful and tangible tips on how anyone can support a new parent and the importance of discussing everyone's sex education with both boys and girls.Plus, Alex describes what it’s like to deliver a baby via c-section!Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.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.
Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, is a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner who is a leading voice for all parents in the UK. In this episode, Anna joins Dr Alex George to discuss the reality parenting has on your mental health and why it’s integral everyone has an understanding, whether they have children or not. In part 1, Anna explains the stark difference of attitudes around maternity in the UK and abroad; she shares tips on how to be a great team with your partner when you have a newborn baby and the driving force behind her incredible FlexAppeal campaign. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.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 3, Alain de Botton shares his expertise on what makes relationships so complex and how to understand your partner better.Alain explains attachment theory, and the real-life scenario you see it playing out; why we make the bizarre choice to choose partners who seem obviously bad for us; and he offers his advice on how to get over heartbreak. Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow 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, Alain de Botton and Dr Alex George discuss religion, and what parts you can use to improve your life without having to believe.Alain explains how organised religion educates people on morals and ethics, what it means to practise something “religiously” and the lost connection between philosophy and fashion.Plus, Alain explains the psychological benefits of art therapy, exercises you can practise today and why he doesn’t believe in the word “Expert”.Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow 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.
Best-selling author and philosopher Alain de Botton joins Dr Alex George in this fascinating conversation – if you want to understand yourself better this is one you do not want to miss. In part 1, Alain explains why things that happen in our childhood have such a profound impact on us – even when we can’t remember it; why a breakdown could be the sign of a breakthrough and how to stop putting emphasis on what other people think. Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow 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, financial coach Clare Seal shares her five steps to financial wellbeing.Clare explains how to separate your self worth from your net worth, how to start creating healthy financial habits and how to spend your money mindfully. Follow @clare.seal and get her book ‘Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing’ 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, financial coach Clare Seal shares her top tips for creating a budget you can stick to. Clare and Dr Alex discuss what are the best apps to use and how they help you; how to find the balance between spending and living your life; and why you need to give your savings a purpose. Follow @clare.seal and get her book ‘Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing’ 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.
Financial Coach and the voice behind ‘My Frugal Year’, Clare Seal joins us as part of our Mental Health Month episodes because you can’t talk about wellbeing without talking about financial health. In part 1, Clare shares how she got into £27,000 worth of debt and the steps she took to get out of it. Clare explains how to stop being afraid to even think about your finances, why you shouldn’t be scared to talk to your bank about your debts and the surprising benefits of talking to your friends about money. Plus, should you ask your family to loan you money? Clare shares her thoughts. Follow @clare.seal and get her book ‘Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing’ 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 Sabina Brennan explains the incredible connection to manifestation and neuroscience, helping us understand that the practice may not be as ‘woo woo’ as people say…Sabina explains the two foundational steps before you can start manifestation, why self-criticism is a form of self-harm and how to start using neuroscience to manifest your ideal future. Follow @sabinabrennan and get The Neuroscience of ManifestingFollow 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 Sabina Brennan explains the three key pillars to have a brain healthy lifestyle and the simple ways you can implement them today. Sabina explains the surprising way that socialising is great for our brains, the best diet and food for brain health and why you should let your teenagers have that lie in. Plus, Sabina and Alex discuss the horrifying impact contact sports have on our brain and mental ability. Follow @sabinabrennan and check out all her books here. 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 Dr Sabina Brennan joins Dr Alex George in a packed episode on what makes a healthy brain, and why it’s never too late to start making better choices.In part 1, Sabina explains the biggest influences on the developing brain and how it affects adulthood; how the front lobe works and the huge changes it goes through ages 18-25; and how to make the most of a teenage brain. Follow @sabinabrennan and check out all her books here. 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, Catherine Gray and Dr Alex George share all the best bits of not drinking – and some may surprise you. Catherine shares the financial and personal development benefits of sobriety, how it affected her relationships and how it changes the way you deal with tougher times. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’Get Catherine’s debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl’ 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, Catherine Gray explains why trying sobriety for 30 days isn’t enough, and why 90 days is the real test. Catherine and Dr Alex discuss why you shouldn’t avoid socialising during Sober October or Dry January, how to prepare for the different ways people may react to you not drinking and Catherine shares her top tips for socialising sober including the big one: weddings. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’Get Catherine’s debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl’ 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.
We’re kicking off World Mental Health Month with the author of ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’, Catherine Gray. 11 years ago, Catherine had a ‘raging alcohol addiction’, but since her recovery, she’s become an integral voice to help people go sober every day. In this episode, she joins Dr Alex George to share her key lessons and the tips she’d offer to the sober curious.In part 1, Catherine shares the anxiety she had around being alcohol-free, the reasons why she couldn’t just cut down her intake and the personal transformation that has come with putting the bottle down. Catherine also shares her thoughts on whether you must hit rock bottom before you stop. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’Get Catherine’s debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl’ 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.
Jordan Stephens starts off part 3 with the hidden story behind an iconic photo, showing that we never know what’s going on in someone's life behind social media. Jordan and Dr Alex go on to discuss healing after heartbreak, the feeling and fear of never being happy again and how to find opportunities to ‘fix yourself’ afterwards.Plus, Jordan stresses the importance of sharing how you’re feeling with other people. Follow @jordanfstephens and get his book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’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, Jordan Stephens discusses what having a dog has taught him about love, why we have to accept the death of our former selves and what the most effective antidepressant is – and it’s something you’re already doing. Plus, Jordan shares the ‘six tent peg’ theory by Donna Lancaster, which can help you when you’re going through chaos. Follow @jordanfstephens and get his book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’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.
Musician, actor and writer Jordan Stephens joins Dr Alex George for a stomp to discuss his instant Sunday Times Bestselling book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’.In part 1, Jordan explains how his ADHD diagnosis led him to a creative career, he shares his “wild” ideas on how the education system needs to change and why he feels lucky to have had so much therapy.Follow @jordanfstephens and get his book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’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.