Figuring It Out

In part 2, Katie Thistleton tells Dr Alex George why she’s training to be a counsellor alongside her presenting.  Katie and Dr Alex discuss why teaching children about mental health can lead to fewer issues in the future, the difficulty of getting counsellors into schools and how Katie’s counsellor training has made her a better presenter! Plus, Katie and Alex share their stories of meeting t...

For our Christmas special, BBC Radio 1 presenter Katie Thistleton joins Dr Alex for this week’s episode.  Katie and Alex what it’s like working in Radio and A&E over Christmas, coping with loss during the holiday season and why some people simply don’t like Christmas! Follow Katie @katiethistleton , follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast and get yourself a copy of Katie’s book Dear...

In part 3, Lisa Snowdon explains to Dr Alex George why getting older doesn’t mean your life is over as she explains why she wrote her book ‘Just Getting Started: Lessons in Life, Love and Menopause’. Lisa shares why you shouldn’t focus on looking young, the difference between pre and post-menopause and why you need to stop wasting your time worrying about failure.  Follow Lisa @lisa_snowdon a...

Lisa Snowdon reconnected with her fiancé after they initially dated over a decade ago, and in part 2 she reveals what it took for her to open herself up to love.  Lisa and Dr Alex discuss how to manifest your perfect partner, the pressure we feel to settle down and whether or not it’s possible to find “The One”.  Follow Lisa @lisa_snowdon and get her new book, Just Getting Started: Lesso...

Author, model and presenter Lisa Snowdon joins Dr Alex George for this week's stomp. Lisa and Alex discuss what it means to be confident, Lisa’s advice on how to reframe your anxiety into excitement and why there’s pressure on women to hit milestones by certain ages.  Follow Lisa @lisa_snowdon and get her new book, Just Getting Started: Lessons in Life, Love and Menopause . Follow the podcast...

In part 3, Stefanie Sword-Williams and Dr Alex George discuss how to stop yourself burning out in work and life.  Stef explains why she’s bad at resting and what she’s doing to improve, why she’s stepping away from ‘productivity’ and why she’s started a platform for people supporting loved ones who are struggling with their mental health.  Follow @fbeinghumble and @stefaniesw   Foll...

Feel like you’re being overlooked at work? Stefanie Sword-Williams explains how to advocate for yourself to your boss. In part 2, Stef explains why women in particular struggle to speak up in the workplace, she offers useful advice on how to show your employer that you’re doing a great job and how to feel empowered to ask for what you want.  Follow @fbeinghumble and @stefaniesw   Follow...

Stefanie Sword-Williams, author of F*ck Being Humble, joins Dr Alex George on this week's episode. Stef explains why we often struggle to accept compliments, why it’s important to congratulate yourself and steps on how to be less humble (plus why it’ll help you in work and life!). Follow @fbeinghumble and @stefaniesw   Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

In the final part, Grace shares her recovery process, the skills and tools she’s leant on and heaps of simple, practical take-away tips for prioritising your mental wellbeing.  Grace discusses the myth of having it all, the importance of therapy as a space to not have it all together and what would be in Grace’s Victory juice! Follow Grace @gracefvictory   Follow the podcast on Instagram...

In part 2, Grace explains what life is like in a coma and how her life has changed through recovery and gratitude.  Grace shares the terrifying story of how her heart stopped. With multiple organs failing, a 5% survival chance and a new baby boy she was yet to meet, Grace reveals what gave her the strength to pull through.  Follow Grace @gracefvictory   Follow the podcast on Instagr...

In December 2020, influencer Grace Victory was put into a coma after catching covid when she was 7 months pregnant. In this incredibly moving episode, Grace shares her experience of being in a coma and making a full recovery, despite there being a 95% chance that she wouldn’t survive. Follow Grace @gracefvictory   Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness joins Dr Alex George this week to discuss his journey into show business and the early years of the band. In part 1, Jay discusses auditioning for the circus, the chaotic first years of The Wanted and why he was glad they broke up when they did.  Follow Jay @birdspotting and pre-order his debut novel Blood Flowers out on February 1st, 2024. Follow the podcast on Ins...

In part 2, Jay McGuiness explains how he’s written a fantasy novel based on his upbringing. Jay ponders his extensive and varied career in singing, theatre and writing; he explains why he felt like an outsider in his home town after his success and his family’s mixed reaction to his fame.  Follow Jay @birdspotting and pre-order his debut novel Blood Flowers out on February 1st, 2024. Follow t...

In the final part, Jay McGuiness reflects on his favourite memories of his bandmate Tom Parker, who sadly died of a brain tumour in 2022.  Jay explains how Tom has shared his mantra to live without regrets, how pain can strengthen the bonds between friends and there’s a deep chat about the afterlife.  Follow Jay @birdspotting and pre-order his debut novel Blood Flowers out on February 1s...

Ellie Goldstein is the first model with Down’s Syndrome to appear in British Vogue, and this week (joined by mum, Yvonne) she joins Dr Alex to share how she’s beaten every barrier that’s been put in front of her.  In part 1, Ellie shares what it felt like to be a British Ambassador for Barbie, the reaction to her Gucci Beauty campaign and we get a fun insight into her relationship with Yvonne...

In part 2, Ellie Goldstein’s mum reveals the shocking statements made by doctors after Ellie was born and how Ellie has defied all expectations. Ellie discusses why she wrote her book ‘ Against All Odds ’ and Yvonne tells Dr Alex how she coped with her world being turned upside down and her advice to parents with children with a disability. Follow @elliejg16_zebedeemodel and the podcast on Instagr...

In part 3, Ellie Goldstein flexes her incredible memory as she tells Dr Alex George about her first ever modelling job. Yvonne shares her reaction to seeing Ellie on set for the first time and Ellie discusses how she handles rejection in a tough industry and what it feels like to be a role model.  Follow @elliejg16_zebedeemodel and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See...

Author, NHS GP and lifestyle medic, Dr Zoe joins Dr Alex in Crystal Palace park. Zoe shares how she uses exercise as medicine, some questionable facts about the Crystal Palace dinosaurs and her current struggles with back pain as the pair discuss how injuries affect us mentally. Follow @drzoewilliams and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

In part 2, Dr Zoe shares how she took a risk by pausing her medical training to become Amazon on Sky 1’s Gladiators. Zoe reveals how she fell into her TV career, what the gruelling audition process for Gladiators was like and the pair share their thoughts on the law of attraction. Plus, Dr Zoe exclusively reveals her family's plans to live abroad in search of a better quality of life with more tim...

In part 3, Dr Zoe tells Alex about her plans to live as a digital nomad and embrace more time with her family.  Zoe and Alex discuss Zoe’s book You Grow Girl!: The Complete No Worries Guide to Growing Up , the importance of sharing personal accounts as well as reliable information and we finally get to the bottom of how old the Crystal Palace dinosaurs are.  Follow @drzoewilliams and the...

In part 3, Sophie Butler tells Dr Alex George her ultimate life lessons after her accident left her paralysed. Sophie and Alex discuss why she’s moved away from educating her followers, the importance of humour even in the most difficult situations and their shared love of Taylor Swift.  Follow @sophjbutler and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

In part 2, Sophie Butler shares her thoughts on the controversial disability awareness campaign #AskDontAssume.  Sophie explains the misogyny disabled women experience, why it’s important to understand there is no universal experience and what are the right questions able-bodied people should be asking.  Follow @sophjbutler and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See...

Disability, fashion and wellbeing influencer, Sophie Butler, joins Dr Alex George for a stomp around Greenwich Park.  Sophie explains how nature can often be difficult to enjoy as a wheelchair user, how she looked after her mental health after her accident and how she avoids comparison on social media.  Follow @sophjbutler and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See...

Chris Boardman shares his surprising feelings after bringing home Team GB’s first Olympic gold medal in cycling in 72 years. Chris shares why his medals aren’t pride of place in his home, the importance of the Tour de France over the Olympics for cyclists and how a chippy was where his success really sunk in.  Follow @chris_boardmanbikes , @activetravelengland and the podcast on Instagram @th...

In part 2, Chris and Alex get psychological as they talk about human nature and our natural bias for choosing the easiest option.  Chris shares his thoughts on the importance of language when trying to get people to be more active, constructive ways to get the dopamine hits we all crave and how to get more cyclists on our roads safely.  Chris also talks through the elaborate stages of Th...