Figuring It Out

In part three, Greg James shares why we need to take silliness more seriously, how to find the fun in the mundane everyday and why it’s so important to make time to do the things that bring you joy. Plus, Greg and Dr Alex George discuss how humour can help you through even the most difficult times. Follow @greg_james and check out his book All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Ol...

In part two, Greg James shares his journey to hosting the UK’s biggest radio show, why it’s vital to connect to your younger self and talks about how he decided he didn’t want to have children. Plus, Greg and Dr Alex George give some helpful advice on how to support a loved one struggling with their mental health, and unpack why so many of us go through adulthood without making time for play.&nbsp...

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. Plus, Greg shares how working on Radio 1 has kept him grou...

In part three, Ruby Wax shares her thoughts on the current state of mental health education in schools and unpacks why she believes the Finnish teaching model is one all countries should aspire to. Plus, Ruby and Dr Alex George discuss the impact finding your purpose can have on your wellbeing and how mindfulness can act as an anchor among the chaos. Follow @rubywax and check out her website to fi...

In part two, Ruby Wax opens up about her experience of depression, explains how to recognise and respond to being triggered and reveals why she doesn’t feel like the word ‘mindfulness’ is actually reflective of her practice… Plus, Ruby and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of recognising your thought patterns and how mental health recovery is a journey, not a destination. Follow @rubywax and c...

Ruby Wax is a comedian, TV presenter and powerful voice in the world of mental health. She has written multiple books about her own experience with mental illness, and runs wellbeing retreats as well as her mental health charity, Frazzled . In part one, Ruby joins Dr Alex George to unpack the biggest lessons she’s learnt from her famous celebrity interviews, the catalyst behind her decision to lea...

In part three, Ed Jackson delves further into how he found his love for mountain climbing, finding fulfilment in his charity work, and breaks down his recent adventure completing the first-ever disability summit in Kyrgyzstan. Plus, Ed shares his scariest climbing experience and explains why without risk, there’s no adventure… Follow @edjackson8 and check out his Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation...

In part two, Ed Jackson shares how he learned to live with his disability, the importance of finding purpose for his mental health and why he decided to climb Snowdon only a year after his accident! Plus, Ed and Dr Alex George discuss the value in recognising the highs and lows of life, and Ed reveals why despite the difficulty he’s endured, he wouldn’t change what’s happened to him… Follow @edjac...

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby union player turned adventurer, whose life was completely changed after suffering a serious spinal cord injury in 2017. Ed’s had a phenomenal journey since his accident, and most recently completed the world’s first disability summit, ascending up a previously unexplored mountain in Kyrgyzstan. In part one, Ed joins Dr Alex George to discuss his path into...

In part three, Suzy Reading shares some valuable advice for supporting your mental health this winter, and reveals the true antidote to stress… Plus, Suzy and Dr Alex George discuss the benefits of being outdoors for your stress levels and explain why it’s important to alter how you show up depending on the season of life you’re currently in. Follow @suzyreading and pre-order her latest book How t...

In part two, Suzy Reading discusses the importance of learning to advocate for ourselves, explains how to build more positive self-talk and why we need to think of selfishness as a coping mechanism, not a virtue… Plus, Suzy takes Dr Alex George through some useful somatic holds which can quickly boost your mood when you’re feeling low. Follow @suzyreading and pre-order her latest book How to Be Se...

Suzy Reading is a psychologist, self-care expert and author, whose latest book focuses on selfishness, and what it actually means to be selfish. In part one, Suzy and Dr Alex George unpack what selfishness actually is, why being selfish has been demonised in the past, and why our self-care practices need to be more honest. Plus, Suzy discusses the impact low self-worth can have not just on our own...

In part three, Caitlin Moran and Dr Alex George discuss what men and women can learn from each other, how mid-life crises differ between genders and why we need to look for the good news when the world feels dark. Plus, Caitlin shares why she’s chosen to rebel in her 50s, by deliberately choosing to be happy even when things get hard. Follow @mscaitlinmoran and check out the books mentioned in thi...

In part two, Caitlin Moran and Dr Alex George discuss why we desperately need to talk about men’s mental health, how we can rebel against toxic masculinity and unpack why men rarely visit the doctor without being prompted… Plus, Caitlin shares the backlash she received after announcing her most recent book was about men and highlights why we need to focus on the many positive elements of being a m...

Caitlin Moran is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster who has written extensively about feminism - particularly in her seminal book How To Be a Woman, which became an instant success in the early 2010s. In part one, Caitlin joins Dr Alex George to discuss how feminism has progressed since the 1990s, why women need to talk to men about their fears and why she believes vocabulary is t...

In part three, Professor Lucy Easthope joins Dr Alex George to share what dealing with major disasters has taught her about managing personal crises. She discusses the importance of realising the ever-changing nature of life and reveals why we have so much more individual control than we may think… Plus, Lucy unpacks the difference between good and bad help and highlights the value of celebrating...

In part two, Professor Lucy Easthope gives some valuable advice for finding hope in times of hardship, unpacks her concept of ‘the lasagne effect’ and explains why it’s important to live ready, but not scared. Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George challenge ideas about toxic positivity that arise within grief, and Lucy shares how we can prepare ourselves for power outages and cyber attacks. Follow @LucyGo...

Professor Lucy Easthope is the UK’s leading authority on recovering from disaster, and has been an advisor on nearly every major disaster of the last 20 years, including: 9/11, the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, the 7/7 bombings, and more recently events such as Grenfell and the pandemic. So many of us may avoid watching the news because it can feel like there’s always something scary happening, but a l...

In part three, Izzy Judd and Dr Alex George unpack some of the most common issues that neurodivergent children face at school. They delve into the importance of recognising and embracing our differences, and consider whether labels around neurodivergence are helpful or harmful… Plus, Izzy shares some of the joys of raising neurodivergent children and opens up about how parenting has deepened her s...

In part two, Izzy Judd opens up about the everyday challenges of raising neurodivergent children and shares the deeply personal story of how music became a powerful healing tool for her family after a life-altering trauma… Plus, Izzy and Dr Alex George discuss what they’d change about the education system to make it a more diverse and welcoming space for all. Follow @mrs_izzyjudd and check out her...

Izzy Judd is a musician, content creator and mum of three who recently launched her podcast ‘Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids’. Neurodivergence is a common theme on Stompcast, but we’ve never delved into what it’s actually like to raise neurodivergent children. In part one, Izzy joins Dr Alex George to discuss her difficult journey to motherhood, what her experience of raising a neurodivergent child...

In part three, Matty takes us through a day in his life as a professional diver and reveals the importance of sacrifice when chasing success… Plus, Matty and Dr Alex George discuss how failure is a key part of success and unpack how to have ambition without it becoming your whole identity. Follow @mattydiver Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @th...

In part two, Matty Lee opens up about losing his father suddenly in 2022. He shares how this loss impacted his diving career, why he thinks his later injuries were linked to grief and why he believes talking about those we have lost is so important for the healing process. Plus, Matty and Dr Alex George give their advice for coping with grief and discuss how therapy has helped them in their grievi...

Matty Lee is a former diver, who shot to fame after winning Olympic gold with Tom Daley at the Tokyo games in 2021. Matty has won everything there is to win in the world of diving, and earlier this year announced that he would be retiring from the sport. In part one, Matty joins Dr Alex George to discuss the highs and lows of his diving career, how he found being in a diving partnership with Tom D...

Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges.  In part three, Hannah Viney gives some actionable advice for people starting their sobriety journey and shares why practicing gratitude and establishing boundaries is so important when in recovery. Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss the concept of emotional sobriety...