Figuring It Out

Olympic gold medalist, National Travel commissioner and world cycling champion, Chris Boardman joins Alex for a wander along the canals of North London.  Chris describes how he’s gone from gold medals to working towards safer cycling, why even as a world champion he feels unsafe riding his bike and why making helmets mandatory actually puts people off cycling.  Follow @chris_boardmanbike...

In the final part of the stomp, Katie Piper tells Dr Alex about filming her documentary ‘Jailhouse Mums’ and the heartbreaking scenes that shaped her opinion on prison reform and drug addiction.  Katie shares what she’s learnt about how one wrong decision can change the course of a life, the confidence she’s gained from weightlifting and her work with The Katie Piper Foundation which earned h...

In part 2, Katie Piper and Dr Alex share the impact their skin had on their self-esteem.  The pair discuss finding a skincare routine that’s as unique as you are, the time they’ve wasted on perfectionism and the pitfall of getting your self-worth from your appearance.  Katie also opens up about how massaging her face helped her reconnect to her identity, the psychology of getting dressed...

Broadcaster, author, businesswoman and philanthropist, Katie Piper joins Dr Alex for a hearty stomp in the countryside this week.  Katie discusses how she implements social media boundaries, how crucial it is to be kind about your past self and how a walk can clear out the cobwebs at this time of year. Plus, Katie and Alex discuss what it means to them to be Skin Heroes for La Roche-Posay, ho...

In the final part of this stomp, Giovanna Fletcher shares how her podcast ‘Happy Mum, Happy Baby’ has made waves in the parenting community. Giovanna shares how the Princess of Wales’s words to her still resonate, why people are reluctant to talk about baby loss and Dr Alex shares a fascinating fact about why we’re all born water babies. Follow @mrsgifletcher and the podcast on Instagram @thestomp...

In part 2, Giovanna and Dr Alex discuss how a big stomp in nature can make your problems feel smaller and the impact of trekking on Gi’s life.  Giovanna opens up about how her husband Tom pushed her into writing, why she’s started saying no to certain opportunities and how that has opened doors to more exciting things. Plus, she also explains the differences she found between writing fiction...

Podcaster, actress, mum and author, Giovanna Fletcher, joins Dr Alex fresh from a trek with CoppaFeel in Mont Blanc for this week’s stomp.  Gi shares some of the common myths about breast cancer, the importance of getting to know your body and her top tips for long hikes. Follow @mrsgifletcher and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast  Pick up a copy of Gi’s latest book Walking on Sunsh...

In the final part of this stomp on the Isle of Man, Peter Hickman opens up about his biggest fears and what goes into being a successful sportsman in the modern day. Peter reveals how he overcame a mountain of debt to follow his dream of being a professional motorcycle racer, why he believes you have to be more than a sports person to be considered successful and there’s facts about fear and also...

In part 2, Peter Hickman and Dr Alex George discuss what preparing for a TT race looks like and the surprising physical work that goes into it.  Peter shares the words of advice he gave to a rider after witnessing them crash just the day before, the significance of the TT race to the Isle of Man and what goes through his head while hitting record breaking speeds.  Find out more about the...

The fastest road racer in the world, 13-time TT winner and professional motorcycle racer Peter Hickman joins Dr Alex in the Isle of Man for this week’s stomp. Peter and Alex share the history of TT racing and the extraordinary speeds that go with it, Peter explains why despite the dangers he still loves to race and the mindset required for racing at 160 miles an hour. Follow Peter @hickyracer60 an...

Laura and Steph discuss the important lessons they weren’t taught at school, how to combat comparison and their new book You Take Care .  Plus, the health fact of the week leads to a revealing discussion about men’s height on dating apps and why models are always so tall.  Pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual and You Take Care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In part 2, Laura and Steph share how naivety helped them jump into building a business.  The pair tell Alex about their time in the modelling industry, how they connected through struggles with their body images and the merits of working with someone you’ve been best friends with for 10 years.  Follow Laura @laura.henshaw , Steph @stephclairesmith and The Stompcast @thestompcast and pick...

Authors, entrepreneurs and best friends Laura Henshaw & Steph Claire Smith join Dr Alex for a stomp around Regents Park in central London.  The pair discuss how they started their business with an ebook in 2015 and the unexpected growth and community they have created with Kic.  Laura opens up about being type A and goal-driven when it comes to dieting and the eternal trap this creat...

In the final part of this week’s stomp, Mya-Rose discusses her favourite birds and her record breaking bird-count.  Mya-Rose explains the power of connecting with an unusual hobby, the pair discuss their experiences of neurodiversity and Mya-Rose shares how birding helped her family's mental health. Follow Mya-Rose @birdgirluk and order Birdgirl , We Have a Dream or Flight and Dr Alex’s lates...

As Dr Alex continues his stomp with Mya-Rose, she shares how she created a whole birding community online with her blog Birdgirl when she was just 11 years old.  They also discuss how she became a climate change activist working with National Geographic, her time in the Arctic with Greenpeace and the image of her on the ice that went viral attracting attention to the shrinking ice.  Mya-...

Activist, author and birdwatcher Mya-Rose West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp at Chew Valley Lake in Bristol.  Mya-Rose shows Alex the ropes of birdwatching and discusses the positive effect it has had on her family and her own mental health and the pair reflect on the incredible therapeutic effects of nature.  Follow Mya-Rose @birdgirluk and @thestompcast , pick up Dr Alex’s late...

In the final part of this stomp with Dr Alex George and 3 Dads Walking, they discuss some shocking statistics and the urgency to support young people with their mental health. They explain what suicide prevention is, why they’re lobbying the government to have it compulsory on the school curriculum and what the Prime Minister said to them when they were invited to Number 10.  They also share...

In part 2, the 3 Dads Walking share how they only met twice before setting off on the 300-mile walk which captured the attention of the nation.  Tim reveals the note his daughter left for him, Mike shares the desperation of wanting to know why his daughter had taken her own life and Andy shares the game-changing moments which led to raising over £1 million.  They also share their standou...

Mike, Andy and Tim are three fathers who tragically lost their daughters to suicide. In their memory, they formed ‘3 Dads Walking’ to raise money and awareness for the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK. Joining Dr Alex George at Mam Tor in the Peak District, they each share the stories of their girls, their monumental losses and the early foundations of their combined fundraising efforts.&nbsp...

In the final part of this stomp in New York, Alex and Adam share the highs and lows of over a decade of friendship and how they’ve both changed over the years.  The pair reflect on how they’ve supported each other through the loss of family members, how Alex’s grief impacted his health and while friendships aren’t always easy during hard times, they’re sometimes the relationships that matter...

In part 2 of this special episode in New York, Alex quizzes Adam on what fatherhood is really like and the benefits of having your best friend be a doctor when your wife is giving birth. Adam explains how research can still leave you feeling unprepared, what new parents need to know when they get home from the hospital and why breastfeeding can be isolating. Plus, Adam shares a surprising fact abo...

In the first international edition of Stompcast, Dr Alex George is joined by his best friend, Adam, in New York.  On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Alex and Adam reflect on how the world changed overnight, their memories of being young boys on that fateful day and the importance of documenting history so future generations can learn from the past. Follow @thestompcast and pick up D...

In the final part of this stomp, Ben West shares how he looks after his own mental health while revisiting the saddest moments in his and other people’s lives.  Ben and Dr Alex discuss the impact of hearing stories of suicide, why activism is a 24/7 job and why it’s important to have an identity outside of your work.  Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate...

In part 2, Ben West shares how the tragic loss of his brother compelled him to turn to activism.  Ben explains why anger was the initial driving force to make change, how mental health is neglected in schools and why talking vulnerably makes him feel safer.  Follow Ben @iambenwest Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help. Call 116 123.  Follow @the...

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.  Follow Ben @iambenwest Head over to t...