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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Nov 14, 2022 · 30 min
Pt 2: Tom Kerridge on Why He Became Sober
After coming to the realisation that drinking was taking up too much space in his life, Tom decided to become sober - a subject Tom openly speaks about in this part of the stomp. Tom opens up about how he's managed his battle with alcohol and his sobriety, as well as how, regardless of how much weight he has lost or gained, he’s always remained comfortable with his body image - an important mindset he is instilling into his son, Acey. Follow Tom here and grab a copy of his new cookbook, Real Life Recipes, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2022 · 17 min
Pt 3: Tom Kerridge on His Success and Michelin Stars
When Tom Kerridge received a call from one of his chef’s, known as one of his ‘pirates’, he never expected it to be news of his first Michelin star - which went on to become two. But what was Tom's route to success? How did he become such a talented chef and what does it take to earn the prestige of a Michelin star? And how does he deal with all the pressure and stress his job comes with? As Tom Kerridge’s stomp with Dr Alex draws to a close, their conversation focuses on Tom’s career, how he manages his restaurants and TV work as well as, of course, his personal and family life. Follow Tom here and grab a copy of his new cookbook, Real Life Recipes, here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2022 · 27 min
Pt 1: Tasha Ghouri in Greenwich Park
Love Island star, Tasha Ghouri, joins Dr Alex for a stomp around London’s Greenwich Park. Until Tasha had her cochlear implant fitted when she was 5, she was completely deaf and therefore unable to hear or speak. In part 1 of this week’s stomp, you’ll hear Tasha share how she’s been feeling since leaving the villa and why she believes her deafness is a gift. You can follow Tasha here. Find the transcript for this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2022 · 26 min
Pt 2: Tasha Ghouri on accepting her deafness
Born completely deaf, Tasha Ghouri, had her cochlear implant fitted when she was a child and until going on Love Island, she had never faced Ableism for her deafness. Tasha shares with Dr Alex what life with a cochlear implant is like, how she found her confidence through her passion for music and dance and how it felt to be trolled and bullied for the way she speaks. You can follow Tasha here. Find the transcript for the episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2022 · 18 min
Pt 3: Tasha Ghouri on life after Love Island
As we round up the stomp this week, Tasha speaks to Dr Alex about how she’s finding life after leaving the villa and her relationship with Andrew as well as what she hopes her legacy will be. Tasha also talks about why she went on the show, her impact as a disabled model after one of her photoshoots went viral as well as how she still views herself as the girl from Thirsk, despite her new found fame. You can follow Tasha here. Find the transcript for this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022 · 30 min
Pt 1: Esther Abrami in Hyde Park
Esther Abrami moved to the UK when she was 14 and couldn’t speak a word of English. Despite the language barrier, she studied music in an English-speaking school and has gone on to become a well-respected violinist, as well as a popular online personality on social media and her YouTube channel. This week, Esther joins Dr Alex for a wander around London’s Hyde Park where they talk about: Esther’s journey of leaving Marseille and being accepted as a student at Manchester's prestigious Chethams School of Music; how she was approached by and signed exclusively to record lable, Sony Classical, and what it truly takes to become a world-class violinist. Follow Esther here and watch her YouTube videos here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022 · 29 min
Pt 2: Esther Abrami on being told she’d "never make it"
As a teen, Esther Abrami was told she was ‘too ambitious’ and aiming ‘too high’ in her dream of becoming a world-class violinist; however by the age of 25, she was performing her debut solo at the Royal Albert Hall, proving her professors wrong. In part 2 of this conversation, you’ll hear Esther reflecting on her childhood in the south of France, learning to play the violin; how she dealt with negativity from her peers and what it’s like to be a young person building a career that intersects her online, modern-day work with the more traditional classical music industry. Follow Esther here and watch her YouTube videos here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022 · 22 min
Pt 3: Esther Abrami on why failure made her world-class talent
Despite months of setting 5am alarms for practice, and endless amounts of grit and determination, Esther shares how when she was 17, her preparation for a prestigious competition simply wasn’t enough however her failure to win has led her to some of her greatest successes today. In the final part of Dr Alex and Esther's stomp, you’ll hear them chat about how Esther dealt with self-doubt after failure, the importance of having her family as her support network and how she now prepares for important performances. The Mozart Effect Health Fact of the Week. Follow Esther here and watch her YouTube videos here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2022 · 27 min
Pt 1: Joe Wicks in Virginia Water Lake
This week, the nation's favourite PE teacher, Joe Wicks, takes Dr Alex on a stomp around the beautiful Virginia Water Lake. Having recently had baby number three, Joe shares how he and his wife, Rosie, hope to grow their family, why getting outdoors is paramount to his happiness and mental health and why he’s calling for a change in the narrative around fitness. Follow Joe Wicks here and pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2022 · 32 min
Pt 2: Joe Wicks on Success and Emotional Vulnerability
Whilst meandering around Virginia Water Lake, conversation between Joe and Dr Alex flows through the highs and lows of Joe’s career and how his purpose drives every decision he makes. Joe opens up about the importance of being emotionally vulnerable with his team and the working relationship he has with his brother, what it meant for him to receive his MBE and why his gratitude comes from his focus on the small things in life. Follow Joe Wicks here and pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2022 · 21 min
Pt 3: Joe Wicks on Fatherhood and Family Life
In part 3 of this week’s stomp, Dr Alex and Joe Wicks take their conversation into Joe’s toolkit for life and the mindsets he adopts in order to keep his mental and physical health in check. While approaching the end of the stomp, you’ll hear Joe also sharing how he approaches fatherhood and keeps watch of his children's mental health as well as how he and Rosie still find time to unwind amongst the chaos of raising their three young children. Follow Joe Wicks here and pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 · 22 min
Pt 1: Susannah Constantine in High Beeches
This week fashion-guru and Author, Susannah Constantine, is stomping with Dr Alex through the beautiful woodland of High Beeches. Famed for being one half of the trendy duo, ‘Trinny and Susannah’, Susannah has spent a large part of her life on screen, helping turn people’s confidence, and wardrobe, from drab to fab. But what happens off screen is where the story lies in this episode. You’ll hear Susannah open up about her alcoholism, her mothers bipolar and her time spent having intimate, royal dinners with none other than Princess Margaret. You can follow Susannah here and order her book ‘Ready For Absolutely Nothing’ here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 · 34 min
Pt 2: Susannah Constantine on Royal friendships, bipolar and loss
Welcome to part 2 of this stomp with Susannah Constantine. The conversation flows into vibrant anecdotes from Susannah’s book, Ready For Absolutely Nothing, her story of alcoholism and her path to recovery. She also shares incredible anecdotes about her close friendship with Princess Margaret and her time spent with the Queen and Margaret Thatcher at Balmoral. If you can relate to Susannah’s story of loss and bipolar, you can find support from Bipolar UK here. You can follow Susannah here and order her book ‘Ready For Absolutley Nothing’ here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 · 20 min
Pt 3: Susannah Constantine’s negative experience of boarding school
Welcome to the final part of this week's stomp with Susannah Constantine and Dr Alex. Susannah shares how boarding school isn’t quite what it may seem, how her school life impacted her mental health and why her book, Ready For Absolutely Nothing, was dictated by her memories of food… Susannah also shares her toolkit for life, her coping mechanisms, why her mother’s bipolar was constructive for her and why she has a zest for a joyful, humorous life. You can follow Susannah here and order her book ‘Ready For Absolutley Nothing’ here. Health Fact of the week source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2022 · 59 min
World Mental Health Day and My ADHD Diagnosis
It’s World Mental Health Day today so things are a little different this week! It’s one, longer episode this week where you’ll hear Dr Alex stomping around Battersea Park with his therapist, Dr Tarynne Quirk. Dr Tarynne is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and following Dr Alex’s ADHD diagnosis announcement last week, it felt right to mark World Mental Health Day with an episode that is centred around therapy. This episode invites you along to Dr Alex’s therapy session to give you an insight into Alex’s ADHD diagnosis, what therapy is truly like and Dr Tarynne’s advice for finding the right counsellor and counselling style for you. If you’re looking to find a therapist in your area, head to this link and follow Dr Tarynne here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2022 · 26 min
Pt 1: Adam Henson at Cotswold Park Farm
Countryfile presenter and farmer, Adam Henson, invited Dr Alex for a stomp around his farm, Cotswold Park Farm this week. In the first part of this conversation, you’ll hear how Adam got started with his Park Farm, why the outdoors is paramount to his wellbeing as well as why he believes that sometimes stopping is just as important as walking while out stomping. You’ll also hear one of the most incredibly descriptive grounding exercises on the podcast so far! Follow Adam Henson here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2022 · 29 min
Pt 2: Adam Henson on the dark side of farming
In part 2 of Adam and Dr Alex’s stomp, you’ll hear them discussing the crisis amongst farmers that is causing them to be 3 times more likely to take their own lives. Adam discusses the problems that British farmers are facing that are contributing to such a disturbing statistic, as well as what needs to change in order to see a positive change. Adam also shares how he found himself on the Countryfile presenting team and how he navigates life as a presenter and a farmer. Follow Adam Henson here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2022 · 16 min
Pt 3: Adam Henson on finding joy outdoors
Join Adam Henson and Dr Alex in the final part of this stomp around Cotsworld Farm Park. You’ll hear Adam discussing why he received death threats, how being brought up on a farm taught him how to deal with loss and grief, and the reasons for writing his new book, Two for Joy. Follow Adam Henson here and pick up his new book Two for Joy here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2022 · 27 min
Pt 1: First Dates barman, Merlin Griffiths in Badby Woods
The nation's favourite barman, Merlin Griffiths, joins Dr Alex this week for a stomp through Badby Woods in Northamptonshire. Merlin speaks to Dr Alex about his Bowel Cancer Diagnosis, his journey back to fitness, his Stoic mindset towards health and why it’s so important for his focus to be on the future. Make sure you know the signs of Bowel Cancer. Follow Merlin on @merlinfdc4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2022 · 19 min
Pt 2: Merlin Griffiths on becoming the ‘First Dates Barman’
Welcome to part 2 of this week's stomp with Merlin Griffiths and Dr Alex. You’ll hear Merlin discuss how he landed the First Dates job, why it’s important that we stop asking “why aren’t you drinking?” as well as hearing about one of Merlin's most amusing encounters on First Dates… Follow Merlin on @merlinfdc4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.