Figuring It Out

Dr Alex George

Having amassed millions of downloads with his hugely successful Stompcast podcast, Dr Alex George is putting down his stomping boots to try and answer life’s big questions. But he’s not alone. Dr Alex is joined by research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates. Combining their two worlds to answer the questions we all carry around with us, about our minds, our relationships, our choices and our health. We Google them at 2AM, we talk about them with friends and we wonder if we’re the only ones. Each episode arrives in three parts from Monday to Wednesday. Part One tackles the Big Question. Part Two answers a real dilemma sent in by a listener. Part Three puts the most common claims to the test in Myth, Fact and It’s Complicated.

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Apr 29, 2024 · 38 min
Pt 1: How To Prioritise What You Actually Want | Lily Silverton
Lily Silverton is a mindset and life coach, who has developed a unique approach to goal setting which will ultimately lead to a happier and more purpose-driven life called “The Priorities Method”. In part 1, Lily explains what this method is, why choosing goals based on your values can help you through tough times and how to figure out what your priorities are. Plus, Lily explains the difference between a coach and a therapist, and why having a balanced life is possibly a myth. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2024 · 28 min
Pt 3: Myths from the Labour Ward | The Infertile Midwife, Sophie Martin
Can spicy food actually put you into labour? In part 3, Sophie Martin and Dr Alex bust some myths from the labour ward. Plus, they discuss the problems in women’s healthcare and some of the possible solutions, and how to support people going through baby loss. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood For support around baby loss, check out Tommys.org Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2024 · 26 min
Pt 2: The Surprising Factors That Affect Your Fertility | The Infertile Midwife, Sophie Martin
What actually happens during IVF treatment? In part 2, Sophie Martin sheds light on the complex world of fertility treatments and the financial and emotional toll it takes. Sophie and Dr Alex discuss the misunderstood aspects of fertility treatments, the shocking factors that can stop you from receiving IVF treatment on the NHS and what a fertility test actually involves. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood Find information about private IVF clinics at www.hfea.gov.uk Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2024 · 29 min
Pt 1: The Thing That Nobody Wants To Talk About - Baby Loss | The Infertile Midwife, Sophie Martin
In part 1, Sophie opens up about the unspoken struggles of infertility, her journey through multiple rounds of IVF and the devastating grief that followed. Plus, she discusses the feelings of failure around being unable to carry a child, the responsibility of pregnancy and the lack of support surrounding baby loss. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of Motherhood For support around baby loss, check out Tommys.org Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024 · 35 min
Pt 3: A Therapist’s Guide to Great Relationships | Emma Reed Turrell
In part 3, Emma Reed Turrell explains the 3 most common toxic behaviours in relationships and how to combat them. Emma explains techniques for improving your relationships, feeling confident in asking for what you want and working through jealousy with your partner. Follow Emma @emmareedturrell and get her new book ‘What Am I Missing?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2024 · 31 min
Pt 2: How Does Trauma Shape Us? | Emma Reed Turrell
In part 2, Emma Reed Turrell tells Dr Alex which profile he is and why being a combination of all four is the true aim. Emma and Alex discuss how trauma informs who we are as people, how to be truly disciplined and why working towards calm rather than control can lead to a happier life. Follow Emma @emmareedturrell and get her new book ‘What Am I Missing?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2024 · 31 min
Pt 1: What Are You Subconsciously Ignoring? The 4 Types of Blind Spots | Emma Reed Turrell
Therapist, author and podcaster Emma Reed Turrell joins Dr Alex George to explain the blind spots we all have that could affect our relationship with ourselves and our loved ones. In part 1, Emma explains the 4 Blind Spot Profiles so you can figure out which one you are, so listen and find out if you are a Rock, Gladiator, Hustler or Bridge. Follow Emma @emmareedturrell and get her new book ‘What Am I Missing?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 10, 2024 · 23 min
Pt 3: Oversharing on Social Media: Where is the Line? | Estée Lalonde
In the final part, Estée Lalonde and Dr Alex George discuss how to find the balance of sharing your life online without sharing too much. The pair discuss whether they’d share pictures of their children on social media, is it important if your relationship is public or private and the horrible feeling of a vulnerability hangover. Follow Estée @esteelalonde and her brand Mirror Water @mirrorwater.earth Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2024 · 19 min
Pt 2: Antidepressants: Why Are They Still Stigmatised? | Estée Lalonde
In part 2, Estée Lalonde and Dr Alex George discuss the stigma and shame around antidepressants, despite it saving their lives. Estée describes having panic attacks without knowing what they were, how baths were where she found solace in her lowest points and Dr Alex shares the real reason the Stompcast began. Follow Estée @esteelalonde and her brand Mirror Water @mirrorwater.earth Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 · 27 min
Pt 1: How To Find The Right Self-Care For You | Estée Lalonde
Lifestyle creator and beauty brand founder, Estée Lalonde joins Dr Alex George for a relaxing stomp this week. In part 1, Estée explains why a beauty routine isn’t just about how you feel on the outside, how to be prepared for failure and what we can learn from nervous dogs. Follow Estée @esteelalonde and her brand Mirror Water @mirrorwater.earth Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 3, 2024 · 28 min
Pt 3: Reparent Yourself: Speaking To Your Inner Child | Therapy with Abby
In part 3, Abby Rawlinson and Dr Alex George dive into the world of ‘Reparenting’ and why speaking to your inner child isn’t silly, it’s integral for healing. Abby explains what reparenting is, the benefits of treating yourself like a toddler and why it’s crucial to have more play in our lives. Follow @therapywithabby and get her new book ‘Reclaiming You’. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2024 · 33 min
Pt 2: How to Stop People Pleasing | Therapy with Abby
In part 2, Abby Rawlinson explains why so many of us end up being people pleasers and how to be ok with being disliked. Abby and Dr Alex discuss how to break out of the people pleasing pattern, why it may have started with your parents and how to start setting healthy boundaries. Follow @therapywithabby and get her new book ‘Reclaiming You’. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2024 · 35 min
Pt 1: How To Ground Yourself When You’ve Been Triggered | Therapy with Abby
Therapist and author, Abby Rawlinson (aka Therapy with Abby) joins Dr Alex George to find out what triggers are and why ‘glimmers’ are the key to overcoming them. In part 1, Abby explains why it’s OK not to be happy 100% of the time, why you need to stop trying to fix your feelings and why it’s a huge win if you can identify what triggers you. Plus, Abby offers advice on how to soothe yourself when you’ve been triggered, how to start healing your past wounds and how to recover from triggers quicker. Follow @therapywithabby and get her new book ‘Reclaiming You’. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2024 · 22 min
Pt 3: Why You Should Be As Lazy as Possible with Anxiety Josh
In part 3, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George discuss how to strike the balance with wellness. Josh explains why you shouldn’t feel guilty for resting, why he tells his clients to be as lazy as possible and knowing when you need a break vs when you’re being avoidant. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2024 · 34 min
Pt 2: What is Anxiety and When is it Normal? with Anxiety Josh
In part 2, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George define what anxiety actually is. Josh explains how to know when your anxiety is normal and when it’s a problem, why your brain thinks it’s protecting you with anxiety and how to start working towards worrying less. Plus, he explains why some people are prone to anxiety, why you need to stop trying to fix yourself and why you shouldn’t fear panic attacks. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2024 · 28 min
Pt 1: What Actually Happens in Therapy? with Anxiety Josh
Psychotherapist and author Josh Fletcher has amassed a huge following on social media as ‘Anxiety Josh’ sharing incredibly helpful insights and tools to navigate anxiety, and today he joins Dr Alex George to share more with us. In part 1, Josh shares some stories from his “spicy memoir” about working as a therapist, a helpful analogy to help you unwind after work and the different types of anxiety he sees in the therapy room. Plus, he explains how his own anxiety set him on his career path and how to support teachers and students alike with the rise of anxiousness in us all. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 20, 2024 · 17 min
Pt 3: Why You Have To Feel To Heal With Dr Iain Jordan
In part 3, Dr Iain Jordan and Dr Alex George discuss whether mental fitness can actually help with mental health. Iain explains why mindfulness is not the solution for everything, what it means to be mentally fit and how you can prepare yourself for pain and suffering. Plus, Iain shares his own health fact to help you make better decisions. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19, 2024 · 28 min
Pt 2: Recovering After Trauma: Can The Brain Fully Heal? With Dr Iain Jordan
In part 2, Dr Iain Jordan explains the many different ways we can look after ourselves better. Iain shares whether it’s possible to fully recover from trauma, what should be considered when someone needs help with their mental health and Alex shares a fascinating insight into his recent brain scan. Plus, the pair discuss how powerful seeing a quote at the right time can be and what you can do to start moving towards being in a happier place. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2024 · 36 min
Pt 1: Are Psychedelics the Answer? With Dr Iain Jordan
Dr Iain Jordan, a clinician with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy, joins Dr Alex George on this week’s stomp to discuss the complex links between physical and mental health. In part 1, Iain and Alex discuss why MDMA could help with PTSD, unconventional therapies like improv acting and why thinking less might solve your problems. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2024 · 21 min
Pt 3: Would The World Be a Better Place With Women In Charge? with Marnie Swindells
In the final part with Marnie Swindells and Dr Alex George, they discuss what the world would look like if more women were in leadership positions. Marnie explains the stark gender imbalance in the boxing world and how she had to prove herself, why empowering women doesn’t need to bring down men and how more women can get a seat at the boardroom table. Follow Marnie @marnieswindells Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.