Figuring It Out

In the final part of this conversation, Joshua Patterson and Dr Alex George explain why there’s never going to be the right time to do what you’re putting off. Josh shares why he was reluctant to write a book and why he thinks there may be push back about it, how he came to be diagnosed with ADHD and why vulnerability can be your greatest strength.   Follow Joshua @joshuapatterson_jp and...

In part 2, Joshua Patterson and Dr Alex George discuss why your comfort zone can be your worst enemy.  Josh explains how the extremities of his challenges helped him to connect with men struggling with their mental health, why he doesn’t resent the difficult times in his life and how to stop caring what people think.  Follow Joshua @joshuapatterson_jp and pre-order his book Fortune Favou...

TV personality, author and record-holding runner Joshua Patterson joins Dr Alex George on this week's stomp. Josh reveals why he started a running club, how imposter syndrome almost stopped it and he offers some advice if you’ve never been to a run club before. Plus, he explains the benefits of running outside of physical exercise, what led him to do over 30 marathons in a wheelchair and top tips...

In part 3, Jessie Yendle explains to Dr Alex George why she wrote a guide to growing up and the lessons she’s learned from her incredible life.  Jessie explains why you don’t need to have a response to everything, how she overcame judgement from others and her advice to build confidence.  Follow Jessie @mimidarlingbeauty and get her new book Let’s Talk Follow the podcast on Instagram @th...

In part 2, Jessie Yendle and Dr Alex George start with our weekly health fact which highlights just how many people stammer – and it might be more than you think! Jessie shares her struggles growing up with a stammer, why she didn’t find speech therapy helpful and she highlights the current lack of support.  Plus, she explains the huge impact her videos have had for people with speech impedim...

Jessie Yendle is famously known as “that girl with the stammer on TikTok” and she joins Dr Alex George on the Stompcast this week. Jessie reveals how she went from just 20 to 3 million followers on TikTok, why she felt her speech impediment was taking over her life and the frustrating responses she’s had to speaking to strangers in public.  Plus, she explains how she’s campaigning for support...

In the final part of this stomp with Jake Humphrey and Dr Alex George, they discuss Jake’s biggest takeaways from guests on his podcast, the High Performance podcast. Jake and Alex discuss the cost of significant success, how Jake has learnt to balance his work and personal life and why doing the stuff you don’t want to do could make you live longer.  Follow Jake @jakehumphrey , listen to The...

In part 2, Jake Humphrey reveals how he got his dream job and exactly why he gave it all up. Jake explains the pressures of working in live sports, the words he said to himself when faced with presenting to millions of people and what made him reconsider his purpose in life.  Plus, Jake discloses how he really felt about starting a podcast…  Follow Jake @jakehumphrey , listen to The High...

Presenter and host of the High Performance Podcast Jake Humphrey joins Dr Alex George to discuss what success really looks like. In part 1, Jake shares the 5 steps on how to change your life from his new book. He also shares ways to improve your wellbeing through self-talk and why you might actually be climbing towards your dreams.  Follow Jake @jakehumphrey , listen to The High Performance P...

In part 3, Mettle CEO Neil Smith and Dr Alex George debate whether technology is the solution to improve our mental health. Neil and Alex consider the challenges we face from spending more time online, why we shouldn’t ignore technology and how social media can be harnessed for good.  Find out more at @be_mettle _ Download Mettle : the toolkit for men’s minds Follow the podcast on Instagram @...

In part 2, Neil and Dr Alex explain why men’s mental health needs to be approached differently to women’s.  They discuss the tragic statistics surrounding men’s mental health, why men tend to not engage with self improvement and the tools Mettle offers to help build mental resilience.  Find out more at @be_mettle _ Download Mettle : the toolkit for men’s minds Follow the podcast on Insta...

Men’s mental health affects all genders, and the CEO of Mettle (the Men’s Mental Fitness App), Neil Smith, is joining Dr Alex George to explain why.  In part 1, Neil explains how toxic masculinity stops men from talking about their feelings, the severe consequences of positive masculinity and why it’s so difficult for men to be vulnerable.  Find out more at @be_mettle _ Download Mettle :...

In the final part, Emily English lets us know that it is ok to treat yourself and how you can remind yourself to enjoy a meal out.  Emily and Dr Alex discuss how to enjoy eating out with no guilt, how to make healthy choices when it comes to alcohol and how to fuel your body for exercise.  Plus, Emily explains how to get more protein in your diet if you don’t eat meat and answers the age...

In part 2, Emily English explains the simple steps to start building a positive relationship with food. Emily explains why everyone needs more colour in their food and simple ways to get more in your meals, why you need to think about how food makes you feel and examples of tasty recipes that leave you feeling good.  Plus, Dr Alex asks Emily if she ever thought she’d be a public figure and if...

Nutritionist Emily English (aka Em the Nutritionist) joins Dr Alex George to help you understand that eating well doesn’t mean restrictive diets without the foods you love.  In part 1, Emily and Dr Alex discuss why so many people have issues with food, how to feel less stressed at meal times and what to consider when listening to ‘health influencers’.  Plus, Emily explains disordered eat...

In the final part of this stomp, Makala and Dr Alex explain how to feel empowered by your money. Makala and Alex discuss why talking about finances is so tough, Makala explains what an ISA is and how to optimise your savings. Follow Makala @thewealthcheck and pick up her book The Money Edit Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Ma...

Do you want to be financially confident in 2024? Makala Green explains how to reach your savings targets. In part 2, Makala and Dr Alex discuss financial freedom, how to create a positive mindset around your finances and why it’s crucial to reflect on your relationship with money.  Follow Makala @thewealthcheck and pick up her book The Money Edit Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast...

Financial expert and author Makala Green is joining Dr Alex in this week’s episode to get you up to speed with your money and financial health.  Makala explains interest rates, the importance of learning about money and why financial advisors aren’t just for the super-rich. Follow Makala @thewealthcheck and pick up her book The Money Edit Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To impro...

In part 3 with professional organiser Dilly Carter, she explains how to organise one of the most commonly chaotic spaces: your wardrobe.  She explains how to decide what you really want, how to let go of the pieces you struggle to part with and how to organise your wardrobe effectively.  Plus, she reveals what clothes you should hang or fold, what to do with the bits you’re saying goodby...

In part 2, Dilly Carter and Dr Alex George discuss why coming home to an untidy space is detrimental to your wellbeing and how to begin cleaning up.  Dilly explains why you shouldn’t underestimate knowing where everything is in your home, how many cleaning products you actually need and if leaving your washing up overnight is bad? Plus, she explains how her childhood home inspired her profess...

Professional organiser and star of BBC’s Sort Your Life Out, Dilly Carter joins Dr Alex George to help you get organised for 2024.  In part 1, Dilly opens up about how her life was turned upside down by her cancer diagnosis, why she believes it changed everything and nothing at the same time, and why she chose not to tell her daughter about her illness.  Plus, she offers her advice on ho...

In the final part of this conversation with Dr Rangan, he explains the downside of success you don’t always see.  Rangan shares how to determine your own definition of success, his dream podcast guest and what he would ask them and why sometimes we have to experience pain to learn important lessons.  Follow Dr Rangan @drchatterjee and get his new book, The Three Question Journal . Follow...

In part 2, Dr Rangan explains how to pick 3 things you can do every week to live a happier life.  Dr Rangan and Dr Alex discuss the misconception of happiness, the 3 ingredients of core happiness and why happier people are ultimately healthier.  Plus, Dr Rangan explains the exercise that explores regrets of the dying and how you can come to avoid them.  Follow Dr Rangan @drchatterje...

Kicking off 2024, Dr Rangan Chatterjee of the Feel Better, Live More podcast joins Dr Alex George for this motivating conversation.  Dr Rangan explains the 4 pillars of health in order to live a happy life, why you’re neglecting your weakest pillar and how to stop having an all or nothing mindset. Plus, Rangan explains why he no longer makes new year’s resolutions, why he struggles to celebra...

In part 3, Katie Thistleton explains how her documentary on the Manchester Arena bombing made her realise how a traumatic event impacts more than those directly affected.  Katie shares her experience of secondary PTSD as the pair discuss how to deal with trauma, why you must avoid violence on social media and the importance of looking after yourself before you help others.  Listen to Kat...