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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May 5 · 31 min
Pt 2: Mumfessions: ‘Did I Make the Right Choice Becoming a Parent?’
In part two, Laura Guckian shares some of the confessions mum’s have shared with her and reveals how many of them wonder if they made the right choice by having children. Laura discusses the rage that is surprisingly prevalent in many mothers, the reality of gentle parenting and the things she does in order not to feel any mum guilt. Follow @MindMommyCoaching and listen to Momfessions. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4 · 33 min
Pt 1: Why This New Mum Admitted Herself Into a Psychiatric Hospital | Laura Guckian
8 years ago, when Laura Guckian should have been experiencing the happiest time of her life, she instead found herself in a psychiatric hospital away from her 10-month-old baby. In this powerful episode, she joins Dr Alex George to share what it was like spending 2 months in hospital, the shocking reason behind many suicidal thoughts amongst new mums and why the idea of a ‘good mum’ can be an unachievable ideal. Follow @MindMommyCoaching and listen to Momfessions. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 29 · 22 min
Pt 3: A New Era: What Do YOU Want From the Stompcast?
In part three, Alex turns to the listeners to find out what YOU would change about Stompcast. If you’ve got ideas on how Stompcast can change for the better, share your feedback here: https://forms.gle/8v2Yw5JPB5dbT6AG9 Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 28 · 23 min
Pt 2: The Hidden Truth of Recording Outside for 200 Episodes
In part two, Alex and Abby discuss the future of the Stompcast with some controversial changes… What does a rebrand look like? Are we moving away from guests? Is it in a studio? Is it with a cohost? Listen to find out more… Give us your feedback on the Stompcast: https://forms.gle/8v2Yw5JPB5dbT6AG9 Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 27 · 23 min
Pt 1: Is This The End of Stompcast?
After almost 200 episodes, an ADHD diagnosis and giving up alcohol, Dr Alex is starting to question it all. Is this the end of Stompcast? In this raw and honest episode, Dr Alex (joined by his EA and friend Abby) talks about why all the things that make Stompcast amazing are also the things that make it hard. Plus, they share some extraordinary behind-the-scenes moments which never made it to air. Give us your feedback on the Stompcast: https://forms.gle/8v2Yw5JPB5dbT6AG9 Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 22 · 15 min
Pt 3: Is Anger Actually Good for You? | Anna Mathur
In part three, Anna Mathur and Dr Alex George discuss the positive role of anger. Anna explains how positive change can stem from angry emotions, why it’s integral to share your anger and when the right time to walk away from a job is. Follow @annamathur and preorder her book How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don’t) (By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!) Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 21 · 26 min
Pt 2: The Warning Signs: Managing Anger Before It Takes Over | Anna Mathur
In part two, Anna Mathur explains how to catch yourself before your snap, and how to pick up the pieces after you have. Anna also explains how to deal with irritating colleagues, how to stop little things from turning into a huge argument and the questions you need to ask yourself if you’re an ‘angry person’. Follow @annamathur and preorder her book How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don’t) (By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!) Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 20 · 29 min
Pt 1: Why You Keep Snapping at the People You Love (And How to Stop) | Anna Mathur
Psychotherapist and best-selling author Anna Mathur joins Dr Alex George with a compassionate look on why we can get so angry sometimes. In part one, Anna explains why the smallest things can trigger the biggest meltdowns, how autism and ADHD can play into feeling angry and how to stop getting so overstimulated. Follow @annamathur and preorder her book How to Stop Snapping at the People You Love (As Well As the Ones You Don’t) (By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!) Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 15 · 14 min
Pt 3: Want to Explore? Here’s Where to Start | Lucy Shepherd
In part three, Lucy shares her kit list if you want to head out on your own adventures. So if you want to know what food to bring, the must haves for wild camping and how to save someone from a crevasse then look no further… Follow @lucysheps and pick up her new book ‘Into the Wild’ out on April 16th. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too! Watch Lucy’s new Channel 4 show SECRET AFRICA: INTO THE WILD’ out 18th April. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 14 · 31 min
Pt 2: Face to Face with Lions and Polar Bears: How She Made It Out Alive | Lucy Shepherd
In part two, Lucy Shepherd shares extraordinary stories of some terrifying animal encounters, and how she escaped unscathed… Plus, Lucy and Alex discuss losing our connections with the earth around us and what small changes we can make to feel closer to nature. Follow @lucysheps and pick up her new book ‘Into the Wild’ out on April 16th. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too! Watch Lucy’s new Channel 4 show SECRET AFRICA: INTO THE WILD’ out 18th April. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 13 · 30 min
Pt 1: ‘Everyone Told Us We’d Die’: Risking Everything to Explore the Wild | Lucy Shepherd
British Explorer, expedition leader and filmmaker Lucy Shepherd trades the Amazon for the park on this week’s stomp with Dr Alex George. In part one, Lucy shares how a young girl growing up in Suffolk followed her dream of becoming an adventurer, what it takes to actually put together an expedition and the surprising dangers of being lost in the wild. Follow @lucysheps and pick up her new book new book ‘Into the Wild’ out on 16th April. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too! Watch Lucy’s new Channel 4 show SECRET AFRICA: INTO THE WILD’ out 18th April. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 8 · 1 hr 34 min
Upgrade Your Brain’s Hardware with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola (FULL EPISODE)
Neuroscientist and author of ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’, Nicole Vignola is joining Dr Alex on this week's episode. In part 1, Nicole breaks down exactly how the brain works, the shocking impact exercise can have and the long-term effects of stress on the brain. In part 2, she explains how possible it is to rewire your brain and build healthy habits. In part 3, Nicole Vignola offers tips on the benefits of boredom and how to start feeling happier every single day. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 7 · 1 hr 18 min
Ben West on the Worst Day of his Life, and How He Found Himself Again (FULL EPISODE)
Activist and best-selling author Ben West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp among the deer in Richmond Park. After losing his 15-year-old brother Sam to suicide, Ben explains the struggle of recounting their final interactions, how he previously misunderstood depression and why it’s so important to remember the sun will always set on a bad day. In part 2, Ben West shares how the tragic loss of his brother compelled him to turn to activism. 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. Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help. Call 116 123. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 6 · 1 hr 18 min
Greg James on How to Grow Up without Growing Old (FULL EPISODE)
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. In part two, Greg 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. In part three, Greg 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. Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 1 · 16 min
Pt 3: How to Meditate with a Busy Mind | Eve Lewis
In part 3, Eve explains how to meditate if you can not sit still – don’t worry, mindfulness is still for you! Eve and Dr Alex discuss the true impact of meditating every day, and why mindfulness is a skill you need to practise. Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.com Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 31 · 36 min
Pt 2: How to Fall Asleep if Your Mind is Racing | Eve Lewis
In part 2, Eve Lewis explains the benefits of a daily meditation and why you only need 5 minutes a day to start feeling the difference. Plus, she shares some techniques on how to calm racing thoughts before bed and join us in a guided meditation to really start to feel zen. Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.com Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 30 · 31 min
Pt 1: It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Lane | Eve Lewis
Eve Lewis is one of the most recognisable voices in the mindfulness space. As the former Director of Meditation at Headspace, she’s the voice of hundreds of guided courses, sleep exercises, and the voice of the Headspace podcast. In this episode, Eve joins Dr Alex George to share how she went from burning out in advertising to joining Headspace as a fledgling start-up. Plus, Eve explains what mindfulness actually is and how it can help with feelings of doom and uncertainty. Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.com Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 25 · 20 min
Pt 3: ‘I Was Scared to Say I Had Depression’ Why Mental Health Stigma is Still Prevalent Today | That Park Bench Girl
In part three, Lara talks about the struggles of opening yourself up to strangers when you’re a people pleaser, and how she’s trying to fix that. Plus, Lara and Dr Alex discuss how their OCD presents itself and uncommon symptoms of OCD, which can leave so many people undiagnosed. Follow @thatparkbenchgirl Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 24 · 24 min
Pt 2: How to Spot a Friend Who’s Struggling | That Park Bench Girl
In part two, Lara shares the most impactful conversations she’s had with strangers about mental health. Lara and Dr Alex discuss the responsibilities of being a mental health spokesperson, how to identify when a friend is struggling, and how to make your social media more positive. If you or anyone you know is struggling, call Samaritans at 116 123 Follow @thatparkbenchgirl Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 23 · 30 min
Pt 1: Why Talking to Strangers Changed My Life | That Park Bench Girl
In May 2024, Lara Philippart decided to sit on a bench and invite strangers to talk about their mental health, becoming ‘That Park Bench Girl’. She’s since had over 100 conversations, and today she adds Dr Alex George to that list. In part one, Lara explains why she began ‘park benching’, the surprising statistics around the amount of men who have spoken to her and the process of becoming a mental health first aider. If you or anyone you know is struggling, call Samaritans at 116 123 Follow @thatparkbenchgirl Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.