Figuring It Out

Best known for being a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant is a fashion designer, businessman and former Saville Row tailor. It’s no secret that overconsumption is a huge problem. Patrick is passionate about getting people to rethink what they purchase and released his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier’ last year. In part...

In part 3, Laura Mucha gives some helpful advice on how to use attachment theory to improve our relationships, reveals how attachment theory impacts all relationship types (not just romantic!) and explains why we shouldn’t run away from security, even if it’s something we’re not used to experiencing… Plus, Laura and Dr Alex George discuss why we shouldn’t demonise insecure attachment, it does serv...

In part 2, Laura Mucha unpacks the preoccupied and disorganised attachment styles, the differences between the interview and questionnaire methods of researching attachment theory and reveals whether or not it is possible to change our attachment style… Plus, Laura and Dr Alex George discuss the impact our upbringing has on our adult relationships and the importance of having people in your life w...

Laura Mucha is an award-winning poet and Author-in-Residence in the Department of Public Health & Primary Care at the University of Cambridge.  She has authored numerous books for adults and children, and earlier this year released her latest book ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships’. In part 1, Laura joins Dr Alex George to discuss what attachment theo...

In part 3, Dr Rupy Aujla shares some useful recipes to increase your protein intake and reveals why we shouldn’t be afraid of inflammation… Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness...

In part 2, Dr Rupy Aujla shares the impact of protein on your hormones and reveals why it’s so important for menopausal women to increase their protein intake. Plus, Rupy and Dr Alex George unpack how protein can boost your energy levels and why magical things can happen when you combine a high protein diet with resistance training… Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: S...

Dr Rupy Aujla is an NHS doctor and nutritionist. After suffering from a heart condition, Rupy set up The Doctor’s Kitchen, a platform dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives using evidence-based food and lifestyle medicine.  His latest book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer’ was released on 13th March 2025. In part 1, Rupy joins Dr...

In part 3, Owen shares some helpful tips for managing anxiety and explains why it’s so important to not push away your anxious thoughts - it will only make your anxiety worse! Plus, Owen and Dr Alex George share what working in the NHS has taught them about life and how that relates to their own anxieties… Follow @owenokaneten and get his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety’   Follow the podcast on Ins...

In part 2, Owen O’Kane joins Dr Alex George to discuss the concept of ‘the anxious self’, and reveals why you should let it live alongside you, rather than fight it. Plus, Owen shares the importance of feeling your thoughts instead of intellectualising them, why you need to set boundaries with your anxiety and reveals why you need to be willing to sit with feelings of discomfort. Follow @owenokane...

Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist with over 25 years clinical experience and is regarded as one of the UK’s leading and most trusted mental health experts. He is a Sunday Times bestselling author, and his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety’ explores whether there is an addictive component to anxiety. In part 1, Owen joins Dr Alex George to unpack how we can become attached to the process of anxiety and how...

In part 3, Alex Partridge shares some helpful tips for managing ADHD, including how to take accountability for your actions and beneficial exercises you can do to improve your self-awareness. Plus, Alex and Dr Alex George talk about the perception of time when you have ADHD and give some advice to parents of ADHD children… Follow @alex_partridge_100 , listen to the ADHD Chatter podcast and check o...

In part 2, Alex Partridge joins Dr Alex George to dive deep into the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis, why they believe the word ‘deficit’ is an inaccurate description of ADHD and unpack why it’s vital to share your worries with others. Plus, Alex reveals why so many women have been misdiagnosed with anxiety instead of ADHD and flips the script on traits we commonly associate with ADHD - peopl...

Alex Partridge is the founder of LADBible and UNILAD, and host of the hugely successful podcast ADHD Chatter. After being diagnosed with ADHD later in life at 34, Alex has built a platform dedicated to helping others understand their ADHD diagnosis and recently released his debut book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life’. In part 1, Alex joins Dr Alex George to unpack wh...

In part 3, Adrienne shares her tips for accepting when you’ve made a bad decision, and why having regrets isn’t necessarily a bad thing… Plus, Adrienne and Dr Alex George unpack the burden people-pleasing can have on your life and share their experiences of imposter syndrome. Follow @adrienne_ldn and get her book ‘Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice’ Follow th...

In part 2, Adrienna Adhami talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of understanding your values. Many of us are influenced by our friends, family and even society’s view of what’s important, so how do we figure out what actually matters to us? Plus, Adrienne shares some wisdom about defining success for you and reveals how making difficult decisions can pay off in the long run, even if they h...

Adrienne Adhami is a wellbeing expert, podcaster and author of the brilliant new book Decisions That Matter: How To Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice. In part 1, Adrienne joins Dr Alex George to unpack how to make effective decisions that can lead you to the life you want. Research shows we make 35,000 decisions in just one day, so it’s important to make them count! Plus, Adrienne reveal...

In part 3, Dr Helen Evans-Howells reveals that allergy-sufferers have some of the poorest qualities of life in the UK and shares some helpful tips for supporting the people with allergies in your life. Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of continuing to live your life in spite of your allergies.  Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK . Follow the podcast on...

In part 2, Dr Helen Evans-Howells discusses when is the right time to introduce your child to allergens and gives tips on how to manage hay fever and asthma. Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about why it’s so important to keep allergens in your children’s diet once they’ve been introduced and reveals the exciting changes happening in the allergy world… Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaph...

Dr Helen Evans-Howells is an allergy specialist with nearly 20 years experience as a GP in the NHS. She’s an allergy sufferer herself, and now runs her own food and environmental immunotherapy clinics in the UK. In part 1, Helen joins Dr Alex George to unpack the different types of allergies, how they develop and the different ways they can be treated. Plus, Helen debunks common myths about allerg...

In part 3, Claire and Alex discuss the importance of having a good work-life balance, how having a ‘third space’ that isn’t your home or place of work can boost your mood and discuss whether working-from-home is actually detrimental for your mental health... Plus, Alex and Claire talk about how connecting with nature is incredibly helpful for alleviating symptoms of burnout and why it’s so importa...

In part 2, Dr Claire Plumbly unpacks the damage being a people-pleaser can have on our mental health and how practicing compassion can help alleviate burnout. Plus, Alex shares his experiences with guilt and people-pleasing, and Claire shares some helpful tips for quietening your inner critic…  Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Mana...

Dr Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people overcome anxiety, trauma and burnout.  In part 1, Claire joins Dr Alex George to discuss the key signs of burnout, the roles our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play in our daily lives and how understanding our nervous system can help us practice self-compassion… Follow @drclaireplumbly a...

In part 3, Jim discusses the importance of following your heart and having the confidence to step out of your comfort zone.  Jim shares his experience of growing up with an abusive father, reveals why he dropped out of his Masters in Psychology to pursue social media and why failure is so important for self-development. Plus, Alex and Jim discuss why they find value in social media and Jim re...

In part 2, Jim shares his mental health journey and reveals how his concerns have shifted since having children. Jim discusses the impact exercise has on his mental health, why you should always endeavour to change a ‘what if?’ into a ‘why not?’ and why he doesn’t need a legacy to feel fulfilled with his life. Plus, Jim and Alex talk about the continuous role mental fitness plays in their lives an...

With over 2 million followers, Jim Chapman is a household name in the world of online creators, as one of the original British YouTubers.  In part 1, Jim joins Dr Alex George to discuss his rise to social media stardom, how he’s raising his children in this digital age and why it’s vital that regulations are put in place to ensure social media sites are enjoyable and credible spaces. Plus, Ji...