Figuring It Out

In part two, Alex and Abby discuss the future of the Stompcast with some controversial changes…  What does a rebrand look like? Are we moving away from guests? Is it in a studio? Is it with a cohost? Listen to find out more… Give us your feedback on the Stompcast: https://forms.gle/8v2Yw5JPB5dbT6AG9 Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow th...

After almost 200 episodes, an ADHD diagnosis and giving up alcohol, Dr Alex is starting to question it all. Is this the end of Stompcast? In this raw and honest episode, Dr Alex (joined by his EA and friend Abby) talks about why all the things that make Stompcast amazing are also the things that make it hard.  Plus, they share some extraordinary behind-the-scenes moments which never made it t...

In part three, Anna Mathur and Dr Alex George discuss the positive role of anger. Anna explains how positive change can stem from angry emotions, why it’s integral to share your anger and when the right time to walk away from a job is. Follow @annamathur and preorder her book How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don’t) (By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fu...

In part two, Anna Mathur explains how to catch yourself before your snap, and how to pick up the pieces after you have.  Anna also explains how to deal with irritating colleagues, how to stop little things from turning into a huge argument and the questions you need to ask yourself if you’re an ‘angry person’.  Follow @annamathur and preorder her book How to Stop Snapping at the People Y...

Psychotherapist and best-selling author Anna Mathur joins Dr Alex George with a compassionate look on why we can get so angry sometimes.  In part one, Anna explains why the smallest things can trigger the biggest meltdowns, how autism and ADHD can play into feeling angry and how to stop getting so overstimulated. Follow @annamathur and preorder her book How to Stop Snapping at the People You...

In part three, Lucy shares her kit list if you want to head out on your own adventures. So if you want to know what food to bring, the must haves for wild camping and how to save someone from a crevasse then look no further… Follow @lucysheps and pick up her new book ‘Into the Wild’ out on April 16th. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for ever...

In part two, Lucy Shepherd shares extraordinary stories of some terrifying animal encounters, and how she escaped unscathed… Plus, Lucy and Alex discuss losing our connections with the earth around us and what small changes we can make to feel closer to nature.  Follow @lucysheps and pick up her new book ‘Into the Wild’ out on April 16th. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stomp...

British Explorer, expedition leader and filmmaker Lucy Shepherd trades the Amazon for the park on this week’s stomp with Dr Alex George.  In part one, Lucy shares how a young girl growing up in Suffolk followed her dream of becoming an adventurer, what it takes to actually put together an expedition and the surprising dangers of being lost in the wild.  Follow @lucysheps and pick up her...

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.  In part 2, she explains how possible it is to rewire your brain and build healthy habits.  In part 3, Nicole...

Activist and best-selling author Ben West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp among the deer in Richmond Park.  After losing his 15-year-old brother Sam to suicide, Ben explains the struggle of recounting their final interactions, how he previously misunderstood depression and why it’s so important to remember the sun will always set on a bad day.  In part 2, Ben West shares how the tr...

Greg James is a broadcaster, author and the voice that wakes up the nation on BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show.  In part one, Greg joins Dr Alex George to discuss the importance of live radio during the pandemic, how humour can provide comfort in difficult times and why he feels more connected to his 20 year old self now than ever before. In part two, Greg shares his journey to hosting the UK’s b...

In part 3, Eve explains how to meditate if you can not sit still – don’t worry, mindfulness is still for you! Eve and Dr Alex discuss the true impact of meditating every day, and why mindfulness is a skill you need to practise.  Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.com Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram...

In part 2, Eve Lewis explains the benefits of a daily meditation and why you only need 5 minutes a day to start feeling the difference.  Plus, she shares some techniques on how to calm racing thoughts before bed and join us in a guided meditation to really start to feel zen.  Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.com Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Ha...

Eve Lewis is one of the most recognisable voices in the mindfulness space. As the former Director of Meditation at Headspace, she’s the voice of hundreds of guided courses, sleep exercises, and the voice of the Headspace podcast.  In this episode, Eve joins Dr Alex George to share how she went from burning out in advertising to joining Headspace as a fledgling start-up.  Plus, Eve explai...

In part three, Lara talks about the struggles of opening yourself up to strangers when you’re a people pleaser, and how she’s trying to fix that. Plus, Lara and Dr Alex discuss how their OCD presents itself and uncommon symptoms of OCD, which can leave so many people undiagnosed.  Follow @thatparkbenchgirl   Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!&n...

In part two, Lara shares the most impactful conversations she’s had with strangers about mental health. Lara and Dr Alex discuss the responsibilities of being a mental health spokesperson, how to identify when a friend is struggling, and how to make your social media more positive. If you or anyone you know is struggling, call Samaritans at 116 123 Follow @thatparkbenchgirl   Order Alex’s lat...

In May 2024, Lara Philippart decided to sit on a bench and invite strangers to talk about their mental health, becoming ‘That Park Bench Girl’. She’s since had over 100 conversations, and today she adds Dr Alex George to that list.  In part one, Lara explains why she began ‘park benching’, the surprising statistics around the amount of men who have spoken to her and the process of becoming a...

We’re growing the team behind The Stompcast and are looking for a Video & Podcast Producer to join us. This is a unique opportunity to lead the podcast end-to-end, shaping conversations, producing episodes, and creating standout video content. You’ll also play a key role in building Alex’s YouTube channel, from content planning through to delivery and growth. If you’re passionate about storyte...

A national radio show, board game company, TV shows and now a brand new podcast… In part 3, Matt Edmondson shares how he manages his many spinning plates.  Plus, he reveals the wild and crazy topic he’s written a musical about… Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast platforms. Follow @mattedmondson Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Ha...

In part 2, Matt Edmondson reveals the podcast episode that led to his ADHD diagnosis and the many ways it impacts his life - for good and bad. Plus, he opens up about the loss of his dad to suicide, and in a vulnerable conversation, he talks about why it took him so long to process his grief.  Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast platforms. Follow @matt...

BBC Radio 1 presenter Matt Edmondson joins Dr Alex George this week to share the realities of getting his dream job at 18 and then losing it... In part 1, Matt discusses how he achieved his presenting dreams from endless persistence, why he got fired from CBBC and what pulled him out of his subsequent depression.  Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast pl...

In part three, Billy Monger speaks about his close relationship with his sister as seen on Race Across the World. Plus, he shares how he’s continuing to push physical boundaries on his training to become a Paralympian in the LA 2028 Paralymics.  Follow @billymongerracing Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thest...

What did Billy Monger do next after his racing career? In part two, he shares with Dr Alex George why he said no to his first F1 presenting gig, the Comic relief challenge that pushed him to take on new physical challenges and how he broke the world Ironman record for a double amputee. Follow @billymongerracing Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Fo...

In 2017, Billy Monger woke up after a near-fatal crash as a double amputee. Almost ten years on, he joins Dr Alex George to share how he overcame all the odds after that life-changing day.  In part one, Billy takes us back to that fateful day, how it felt to wake up with both his legs amputated and the campaign he undertook to return to racing.  Follow @billymongerracing Order Alex’s lat...

In part three, Sedge Beswick shares whether she believes women can really ‘have it all’, the joy and challenges of being a working mum and why she believes that ambition doesn’t die in the delivery room… Plus, Sedge and Dr Alex George discuss how we can look after women on maternity leave and whether working from home is actually a good thing for modern working culture. Follow @sedgebeswick and ch...