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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Sep 25, 2022 · 19 min
Pt 3: Merlin Griffiths on life without regret
In the final part of Merlin and Dr Alex’s stomp, you’ll hear them discuss why a life without regret and judgement is the only way to truly be happy, the ways Merlin has coped with receiving tough news and the mindsets he’s adopted while going through treatment. Health Fact Source Make sure you know the signs of Bowel Cancer. Follow Merlin on @merlinfdc4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2022 · 28 min
Pt 1: Adam Kay in the Oxfordshire countryside
This week, Dr Alex is joined by author, comedian and ex-Obs and Gynae registrar Adam Kay. Adam became a well known author after he released his utterly hilarious and candid book, This Is Going To Hurt. In part one of this conversation, you’ll hear Dr Alex and Adam discussing his decision to leave London, how he wrote his painfully funny (and sometimes just painful) books, and how he has seen the pandemic impact our healthcare system. You can pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2022 · 28 min
Pt 2: Adam Kay’s hospital and med-school anecdotes
In part 2 of Adam and Dr Alex’s conversation, you’ll hear them both sharing why they left medicine, their med-school anecdotes and discussing why the mental health of our Doctors and Nurses must be prioritised. Adam also talks about his new book, UNDOCTORED, which follows his life before and life after being a Doctor - of course with his signature comedic twist. You can buy Adam Kays new book here. SUPPORT LINKS: Hub of hope Practitioner Health Programme Doctors in Distress Laura Hyde Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2022 · 17 min
Pt 3: Adam Kay on using comedy to cope
Welcome to the final part of Adam and Dr Alex’s stomp in Oxfordshire. It doesn’t take long for you to notice how Adam looks for the humour in almost every situation, however you’ll hear Dr Alex and Adam discuss why his humorous side can be both a strength and a weakness. They also touch on how he made such a drastic career change, and what that experience was like. You can pick up a copy of UNDOCTORED, Adam’s new book, here. Health Fact Source Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2022 · 23 min
Pt 1: Lucy Edwards in South Loughton Valley Park
This week blind TikTok star, Lucy Edwards and her guide dog Molly, joins Dr Alex on the Stompcast. After losing her sight at 17 years old to the rare genetic disease Incontinentia Pigmenti, Lucy Edwards began sharing TikTok’s that educate her viewers on what it’s like to be blind. Her most popular video on how she does her make-up as a blind person, amassed an incredible 19 million views. She is now a Pantene Ambassador and disability activist who has had an incredible impact on changing the lives of blind and visually impaired individuals. Follow Lucy on TikTok here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2022 · 31 min
Pt 2: Lucy Edwards on accepting being blind
Welcome to part 2 of Lucy and Dr Alex’s conversation this week in South Loughton Valley Park. You’ll hear Lucy open up about the grieving process she experienced when she lost her sight, how she re-discovered her independence and why it’s so important for her to be present in making life easier for those who are blind and visually impaired. Follow Lucy on TikTok here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2022 · 25 min
Pt 3: Lucy Edwards on banishing toxic mindsets
In this final part of the conversation with Lucy Edwards and Dr Alex, you’ll hear them discuss Lucy’s motto on why she’s ‘blind, not broken’, how important her depression and anxiety medication is and how the mindsets she adopted have helped her to recover from becoming blind. She shares how she banished her ‘toxic mindset’ which has allowed her to show up to create content to de-stigmatise disability. Lucy also explains how her role as Pantene Ambassador has allowed her to introduce global corporations to the latest NaviLens technology - an app which assists blind and visually impaired people while shopping. You can find out more about NaviLens and download the app here and watch Dr Alex’s anti-stigma video here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2022 · 23 min
Pt 1: Toddla T in Queens Park
This week, it’s DJ and music producer Toddla T who’s on a stomp with Dr Alex. While walking around Queens Park in London, Toddla reflects on how his priorities around work and his family have changed over the last few years. LINKS: Check out Toddla’s single from his new EP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2022 · 31 min
Pt 2: Toddla T on ADHD in adulthood and addiction
In part 2, Toddla T opens up to Dr Alex about how ADHD is his superpower and how during one of the most successful parts of his career, he was going through the darkest part of his life. After a lifetime of not understanding where his lack of focus was coming from, Toddla was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood. You’ll hear T speak about his general anxiety disorder, known as GAD, the ADHD symptoms he’s experienced throughout his life, as well as his diagnosis experience and his journey in finding the right medication balance for him. Toddla also shares how his self-soothing with alcohol was in fact the depths of addiction and how he subsequently became sober in order to improve both his health and lifestyle, especially as a father. LINKS: Toddla T’s new single: Bad From Mi Born The Unexpected Joy of being Sober by Catherine Gray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2022 · 17 min
Pt 3: Toddla T on the value of developing good habits
In the third and final part of Toddla T’s stomp with Dr Alex in Queen’s Park, you’ll hear them both discuss what’s in T’s toolkit for life. You’ll hear Toddla talk about how his mindset has changed with the support and knowledge he’s gathered throughout his diagnosis as well as what makes him truly content and happy and his relationship with his wife, Annie MacManus and their two children. Check out Toddla’s single from his new EP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2022 · 29 min
Pt 1: Rhys Stephenson in Peel Park
This week Dr Alex is out stomping with TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing semi-finalist, Rhys Stephenson. Over the next three episodes, you’ll hear Dr Alex and Rhys on a stomp in Salford’s Peel Park. In part one, you’ll hear Rhys discuss his ambassadorship with children's mental health charity, Place2Be, and how his passion for acting has gone on to shape his career as a CBBC presenter today. Find out more about Place2Be and follow Rhys on socials over @rocketrhys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2022 · 26 min
Pt 2: Rhys Stephenson on finding belonging in spirituality
In part 2, Dr Alex and Rhys continue their stomp around Peel Park. Rhys shares how he found his sense of belonging through his faith, and how growing up in a christian household doesn’t always make you religious. Plus, he shares how finding a new community supported him after moving to Manchester alone. Follow Rhys on socials over @rocketrhys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2022 · 31 min
Pt 3: Rhys Stephenson on coping with Strictly nerves
In the final part of our stomp with Rhys Stephenson, he chats to Dr Alex about his time dancing in the ballroom of Strictly Come Dancing. Rhys shares the surprising call that got him onto Strictly, his biggest fears while competing on the show, and how he managed to deal with the intense nerves. Plus, Dr Alex shares his health fact of the week which is a great one to test out while you listen. (Source) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2022 · 23 min
Pt 1: Rhian Sugden at Entwhistle Reservoir
Trigger warning: Emetophobia/Being sick. This week, Dr Alex is stomping with OnlyFans creator and longest-standing page 3 model, Rhian Sugden. Over the next three episodes, Rhian opens up about her fertility and IVF struggles, her mental health journey with Emetophobia, her phobia of being sick as well as the judgement and stigma surrounding OnlyFans. Find Rhian on Instagram, @rhiansuggers. Check out our sponsor, Harrogate Spring Water’s, Mindful Drinking Hub here. * A partner of your life moments since 1571 ** Please drink responsibly. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ *** water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions (at least 2.0L of water, from all sources, should be consumed per day) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2022 · 25 min
Pt 2: Rhian Sugden on OnlyFans, her Phobia and Hypnotherapy
Trigger warning: Emetophobia/Being sick. In part 2 of the podcast, Dr Alex and Rhian Sugden continue their stomp around Entwhistle Reservoir. Rhian speaks more about being hospitalised by her phobia of being sick and the types of therapy she has tried to overcome it, including her success with hypnotherapy and why being an OnlyFans creator allows her to regain control of her career. Find Rhian on Instagram, @rhiansuggers. Check out our sponsor, Harrogate Spring Water’s, Mindful Drinking Hub here. * A partner of your life moments since 1571 ** Please drink responsibly. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ *** water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions (at least 2.0L of water, from all sources, should be consumed per day) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2022 · 19 min
Pt 3: Rhian Sugden on her Fertility and IVF journey
In the third and final part of this week's episode, you’ll hear Dr Alex and Rhian Sugden bringing their stomp to an end while touching upon topics Rhian hasn’t previously opened up about. Rhian shares her IVF and fertility journey and what the ups and downs look like, her mum's cancer journey and how its changed her outlook on life as well as what’s in her toolkit for life. You can buy The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle here. Health fact source here. For IVF support and information, please head to the NHS website here. Check out our sponsor, Harrogate Spring Water’s, Mindful Drinking Hub here. * A partner of your life moments since 1571 ** Please drink responsibly. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ *** water contributes to the maintenance of normal physical and cognitive functions (at least 2.0L of water, from all sources, should be consumed per day) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2022 · 19 min
Pt 1: Scarlett Moffatt in Regents Park
This week TV personality and Samaritans ambassador, Scarlett Moffatt is joining Dr Alex on a walk around Regents Park. Listen out for the London Park backdrop of running water, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre rehearsals and…the occasional siren. Scarlett opens up about what's in her stomping toolkit, how she made her move back up North after her life living in London left her feeling lonely and her advice for anybody feeling the same way. Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2022 · 20 min
Pt 2: Scarlett Moffatt on Tourettes and her facial tics
In part 2 of this episode Scarlett Moffatt and Dr Alex continue their walk around Regents Park. They both open up about their experiences with facial tics before talking about Scarlett’s Bells Palsy and how it affected her. They also discuss Scarlett's new documentary ‘Britain's Tourette's Mystery’ and how she dealt with making such a sensitive TV show. SUPPORT LINKS: Stroke Support & Information Bells Palsy Support & Information Facial Tics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 14, 2022 · 12 min
Pt 3: Scarlett Moffatt on combatting her loneliness
In this final part of this week's episode, Scarlett Moffatt and Dr Alex chat about what Scarlett relies on getting her through tough times, known on the podcast as the ‘Toolkit for Life’. Dr Alex also shares more advice and support on Facial Tics and what to do if you or somebody you know is in need of support. And of course, the Health Fact of the week is a surprising one! (Source) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 7, 2022 · 25 min
Pt 1: Sam Warburton in Cefn Onn Park
Sam Warburton is a well-loved, former professional rugby player who led as captain on both the Welsh national team and the British & Irish Lions. In this episode, you’ll be joining Dr Alex, Sam Warburton (and Sam’s dog Ledley!) on a stomp at Cefn Onn Park in Cardiff. You’ll hear them discussing Sam’s retirement from professional rugby, his BBC documentary and how he never doubted that he would play for the Lions. Follow Sam on socials @samwarbs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.