Figuring It Out

In part 3, Dr Benji Waterhouse and Dr Alex George explains the benefits of being a little more selfish.  Dr Benji explains what you can do if you see someone in public having delusional thoughts, why doctors feel like they can’t talk about their own mental health and what he thinks the future of the NHS is.  Follow @doctor_benjis and get his book ‘You Don’t Have to be Mad to Work Here’ F...

In part 2, Dr Benji Waterhouse breaks down what psychotic illnesses are, specifically schizophrenia.  Benji explains what schizophrenia actually is, he shares the story of a patient who believed he was a Werewolf and how the stigma can sometimes feel worse than the illness itself.  Plus, Benji reveals how it feels when he has to section someone, whether psychedelics could be a cure for d...

The Adam Kay of mental healthcare, Dr Benji Waterhouse is a front-line NHS doctor specialising in psychiatry, as well as an award-winning stand-up comedian. In this episode, he opens the doors to the psychiatric ward and shares if you need to be “mad” to work there.  In part 1, Benji explains how humour makes difficult topics easier to talk about, why his own unhappy home life inspired his ca...

Do you need a 12-step routine to have perfect skin? In part 3, Dr Soma explains the skincare products you need to build a routine. Dr Soma explains how to identify your skin type, the best product for anti-ageing and how pollution is affecting your skin (and how to combat it!). Follow @dr.somaskin Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The...

Suncream can be annoying, so is it really necessary when cloudy and even indoors?! Dr Soma explains when you should be wearing your SPF. In part 2, Dr Soma explains the many ways SPF protects your skin, reveals whether you can burn in the winter or through windows and what to do if you’re feeling anxious about previous burns. Plus, she explains how to identify reliable information on social media,...

Dermatologist and skincare expert Dr Cristina Psomadakis (aka Dr Soma) joins Dr Alex George on this week's stomp to bust some serious skin care myths to help you get clearer skin. In part 1, Dr Soma explains what slugging is and whether it actually works, which products are worth splashing your cash and where you can save, and whether moisturising is making your spots worse.  Follow @dr.somas...

In part 3, Dr Alex George dives into Sophie Grace Holmes’ nutrition to discover how we can eat better every day. Sophie explains the problems you'll face when you don’t fuel yourself properly, why food needs to be fun and the intricacies of losing weight and gaining muscle.  Plus, Sophie reflects on her family's feelings around her condition and achievements and how Cystic Fibrosis has affect...

In part 2, Sophie Grace Holmes reveals how she achieved her world record of running 36 marathons in 36 days – and why the final marathon was so anticlimactic.  Sophie shares the mantras she used to get her through such an incredible feat, the importance of appreciating your achievements before moving on to the next, and how ultimately training has improved her overall health and condition.&nb...

Sophie Grace Holmes was born with Cystic Fibrosis and doctors told her she wouldn’t live to see 16. Now in her 30s, Sophie has defied all the odds and ran 36 marathons in 36 days.  In this episode, Sophie joins Dr Alex George to share what we can learn from someone who was told they were dying from a very young age. Sophie shares the bucket list she wrote at 19, how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro...

In part 3, Cariad Lloyd explains her tips on managing family dynamics in the run-up to significant anniversaries.  Cariad explains how to accept that other people’s grief may look different to yours, how to deal with social media around these times and if there is a bad way to grieve.  Follow @cariadlloyd and get her book ‘You Are Not Alone: a new way to grieve’ Follow the podcast on Ins...

In part 2, Cariad Lloyd shares how she began to recover from the trauma of losing her dad by starting a comedy podcast. Cariad and Dr Alex discuss the different types of loss and grief, whether it gets easier to cope when birthdays and anniversaries pass by and why you can’t power through your grief.  Follow @cariadlloyd and get her book ‘You Are Not Alone: a new way to grieve’ Follow the pod...

Actor, comedian and host of Griefcast Cariad Lloyd joins Dr Alex George on the Stompcast this week. Cariad lost her dad at 15, and almost 2 decades later decided to talk about it on her award-winning podcast which helps us see the funny side of grief.  In part 1, Cariad shares which countries are the best and worst at talking about death, why the UK are so rubbish with grieving and where “mou...

In part 3, Jonny Davies breaks down exactly where to begin if you want to start training for your first or next big run.  Jonny explains the different types of runs, the importance of strength training for running and why having a strict but boring bedtime is crucial to your recovery.  Plus, he describes why your running speed is not important, how to avoid getting injured and how to lev...

In part 2, as Jonny explains his next challenge of running every UK & Ireland capital city, he offers critical advice which you can apply to almost any problem you are facing.  Jonny and Alex discuss how to develop the best mindset for exercise, why you need to stop preparing for all future problems and how to realise what you’re truly capable of.  Follow @jonnyrdavies Follow the pod...

In 2023, Jonny Davies ran the entirety of the London Tube Map to raise money for suicide prevention. In this episode, he joins Dr Alex George to describe what went into this incredible achievement and what we can learn from his mindset.  In part 1, Jonny shares why he wanted to take on the 570km challenge, the toughest moments of the challenge and why running is actually a team sport.  P...

In part 3, Fats Timbo reveals the inspiration behind her book ‘Main Character Energy’ and how to apply it to everyday life.  Fats explains the simple hack for being confident, how to worry less and how to get motivated for the gym. Remember, feel the fear and do it anyway! Follow @fatstimbo and get her book ‘Main Character Energy: 10 Commandments to Living Life Fearlessly’ Follow the podcast...

In part 2, Fats Timbo explains how self help books changed her life and helped her overcome her shyness. Fats and Alex discuss how to get the most out of self help books, how to deal with jealous friends and offer advice on how to stop letting fear hold you back.  Follow @fatstimbo and get her book ‘Main Character Energy: 10 Commandments to Living Life Fearlessly’ Follow the podcast on Instag...

Comedian and educator Fats Timbo joins Dr Alex George to share her inspirational story from being bullied as a child to becoming a viral sensation on TikTok.  In part 1, Fats shares what it was like to grow up with Achondroplasia (a common form of dwarfism), why she prefers to be described as a ‘Little Person’ and the shocking choice her mother was offered while she was pregnant.  Plus,...

In part 3, Kate Moyle dives into the link between mental health and sex, with tips on how to enhance your sex life.  Kate and Alex discuss how to rebuild sexual connection, how to feel less shame about your desires and how to figure out what works for you. Plus, Alex asks Kate how we can all have better sex, and you might not like the answer…  Follow Kate @katemoyletherapy and get her bo...

In part 2, Kate Moyle dives into why sex changes throughout relationships and the common challenges faced in the bedroom. Kate explains why achieving orgasm shouldn’t be the goal in sex, advice for men with performance anxiety and understanding what the biggest killer of a couple’s sex life is.  Follow Kate @katemoyletherapy and get her book ‘ The Science of Sex ’  Follow the podcast on...

Psychosexual and relationship therapist Kate Moyle joins Dr Alex George on this much needed sex education lesson.  In part 1, Kate explains why we struggle to talk about sex so much, why we must resist the Hollywood version of sex and whether porn can ever be a good thing.  Plus, Kate delves into why there’s so much shame about sex and if there’s such a thing as “normal sex”.  Follo...

In part 3, Dr Monty Lyman offers tips and advice on how to optimise your immune system for both longevity and a happier life.  Dr Monty breaks down the 3 categories to focus on to improve your health, the dos and don’ts when it comes to diet and why loneliness could make you ill.  Follow @monty.lyman and get his book ‘The Immune Mind’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To impr...

In part 2, Dr Monty Lyman dives into gut health with Dr Alex George, and why it’s crucial to have a healthy gut.  Monty explains why diversity is important for both the mind and the body, how taking care of your gut health can improve your mental health and what foods you can eat to start making that change.  Follow @monty.lyman and get his book ‘The Immune Mind’ Follow the podcast on In...

Dr Monty Lyman is a medical doctor, researcher and author who specialises in the relationship between the mind and the immune system. In this episode, he uncovers the incredible science of how our immune system impacts our brain and, ultimately, our mental health.  In part 1, Monty explains the surprise discovery that uncovered unknown connections to the brain, the link between inflammation a...

In part 3, Dr Alex George and Producer Charlie share some star-studded highlights, before sharing 3 final clips which are full of healthy hacks. We share clips from Em the Nutritionist’s episode where she tells us how to eat the rainbow, Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s life-changing “death bed” exercise and neuroscientist Nicole Vignola shares what doom scrolling is doing to our brains.  Follow the po...