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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Oct 23, 2023 · 29 min
Pt 1: How to Create a Healthy Relationship With Social Media with Katie Piper
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, how they’ve worked towards self-acceptance and why they’re grateful for their skin. Follow @katiepiper_ and The Stompcast @thestompcast and pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2023 · 26 min
Pt 3: The Truth About Parenthood with Giovanna Fletcher
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 @thestompcast And don’t forget to check your breasts, pecks or chest. For more information check out CoppaFeel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 2: Giovanna Fletcher on the Power of Saying No
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 and non-fiction. Follow @mrsgifletcher and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast And don’t forget to check your breasts, pecks or chest. For more information check out CoppaFeel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2023 · 25 min
Pt 1: How Overcoming Life’s Obstacles Can Make You Stronger with Giovanna Fletcher
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 Sunshine and Dr Alex’s The Mind Manual And don’t forget to check your breasts, pecks or chest. For more information check out CoppaFeel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 3: From Your Biggest Fear to Your Greatest Strength with Peter Hickman
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 the exercise that was invented in the Isle of Man. Follow Peter @hickyracer60 and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Check out www.visitisleofman.com and experience the Island yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2023 · 35 min
Pt 2: What’s it's Like to be the Fastest Man on Earth with Peter Hickman
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 Groudle Glen for a stunning Isle of Man stomp. Follow Peter @hickyracer60 and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Check out www.visitisleofman.com and experience the Island yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2023 · 29 min
Pt 1: Living on the Edge with Peter Hickman
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 and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Check out www.visitisleofman.com and experience the Island yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2023 · 24 min
Pt 3: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw
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 information.
Oct 3, 2023 · 21 min
Pt 2: Turning Toxic Body Image into Positive Change with Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw
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 up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 · 27 min
Pt 1: From Best Friends to Successful Entrepreneurs with Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw
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 created for her, whilst Steph shares the binging cycle that saw her become less energised and social. Follow Laura @laura.henshaw, Steph @stephclairesmith and @kic.app as well as, The Stompcast @thestompcast TW: This episode discusses disordered eating LINKS: Beat: Eating disorder helplines Mind: Eating problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2023 · 20 min
Pt 3: How to be Your Most Authentic Self with Mya-Rose Craig
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 latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023 · 28 min
Pt 2: Develop a Trailblazing Mindset with Mya-Rose Craig
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-Rose also explains the work of her charity Black2Nature, their mission to connect Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) people with nature and the importance of access to nature. Follow Mya-Rose @birdgirluk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2023 · 28 min
Pt 1: Find Peace with this Unexpected Hobby with Mya-Rose Craig
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 latest book The Mind Manual and order Birdgirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2023 · 24 min
Pt 3: Do You Learn to Live With, or Move On? With 3 Dads Walking
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 tips on how to approach someone who is struggling and how you can help the 3 Dads in their mission. Follow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.uk LINKS: Papyrus Hub of Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2023 · 29 min
Pt 2: Why the 3 Dads Walking Joined Together in Memory of Their Daughters
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 standout memories from the walk, including the moving stories from bereaved parents and the A-List celebrity who donated to their campaign. TW: This episode discusses suicide Follow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.uk LINKS: Papyrus Hub of Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2023 · 40 min
Pt 1: 3 Dads Walking in the Peak District
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. Also, in a poignant moment, the recording is interrupted by a member of the public who felt compelled to share his own story of being touched by suicide. TW: This episode discusses suicide Follow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.uk LINKS: Papyrus Hub of Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2023 · 35 min
Pt 3: Did Fame Change Me? with my Best Friend Adam
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 most. Plus, Adam discusses how he’s seen Alex change since he came into the public eye and the surprise of seeing him on TV for the first time. Follow @thestompcast and pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2023 · 31 min
Pt 2: Lessons 101 for a New Dad
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 about honey and babies! Follow @thestompcast and pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2023 · 26 min
Pt 1: Why I’m in New York with my Best Friend Adam
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 Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2023 · 23 min
Pt 3: How to Find Yourself Again with Ben West
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 help. Call 116 123. Follow Ben @iambenwest Follow @thestompcast and pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.