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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Dec 6, 2023 · 20 min
Pt 3: Changing your perspective can change your life with Grace Victory
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 @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 2: What happened to Grace Victory while in a coma?
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 Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 1: How I survived a 5% chance to live with Grace Victory
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/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2023 · 29 min
Pt 1: Was Jay McGuiness Glad The Wanted Broke Up?
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 Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2023 · 33 min
Pt 2: How Much of Jay McGuiness’ Success Was Down to Luck?
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 the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2023 · 27 min
Pt 3: Is There An Afterlife? Jay McGuiness on Losing Bandmate Tom Parker
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 1st, 2024. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 1: Why Ellie Goldstein Made History with Her Vogue Cover
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. Follow @elliejg16_zebedeemodel and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2023 · 17 min
Pt 2: Never Write Someone Off: Ellie Goldstein on Down’s Syndrome
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 Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2023 · 14 min
Pt 3: Learn How To Overcome Rejection with Ellie Goldstein’s Mindset
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023 · 32 min
Pt 1: Life changing confidence hacks with Dr Zoe
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 information.
Nov 13, 2023 · 27 min
Pt 2: Dr Zoe on her ‘JFDI’ mindset
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 time together, fresh food and sunshine! Pick up Dr Zoe’s Book You Grow Girl!: The Complete No Worries Guide to Growing Up and follow @drzoewilliams and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2023 · 16 min
Pt 3: Why does Dr Zoe want to move away from the UK?
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 podcast on Instagram @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2023 · 16 min
Pt 3: Learning to Find Joy Through Tough Times with Sophie Butler
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 more information.
Nov 7, 2023 · 19 min
Pt 2: How to Talk to Someone About Disability with Sophie Butler
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 1: From Setback to Strength: Sophie Butler on Life After Paralysis
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2023 · 15 min
Pt 3: Winning Olympic Gold, is it worth it? with Chris Boardman
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 @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2023 · 27 min
Pt 2: Healthy Ways to Get a Dopamine Hit with Chris Boardman
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 The Tour de France (which were surely thought up in a pub!), forming temporary race alliances and where cyclists wee on an 8-hour race! Follow @chris_boardmanbikes, @activetravelengland and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast For children, you can pick up Dr Alex’s new handbook, ‘A Better Day: Your Positive Mental Health Handbook’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2023 · 24 min
Pt 1: Is Cycling on the Road Actually Good for Your Health? with Chris Boardman
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_boardmanbikes, @activetravelengland and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2023 · 25 min
Pt 3: How to Rebuild Your Confidence with Katie Piper
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 her an OBE. Grab a copy of Katie’s book ‘A Little Bit of Hope’ For children, you can pick up Katie’s ‘All You Need’ and Dr Alex’s ‘A Better Day: Your Positive Mental Health Handbook’ TW: This episode discusses drug use LINKS: Frank: Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law. Narcotics Anonymous: Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. Mind: List of organisations who offer support for recreational drug and alcohol addiction, including organisations who can help if you are supporting someone else. Mind: List of organisations who offer support for recreational drug and alcohol addiction, including organisations who can help if you are supporting someone else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2023 · 26 min
Pt 2: You Are Worth More than Your Appearance with Katie Piper
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 up for yourself and the clumsy comments people have made about her appearance. Check out The Katie Piper Foundation and Katie’s work for a brighter future for all survivors of burns and scars. Follow @katiepiper_ and The Stompcast @thestompcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.