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In part three, Professor Daniel M. Davis discusses the importance of improving the public's understanding of the immune system and shares some useful tips and tricks on how to best support your immune health.Plus, Dan and Dr Alex George unpack why it's important to not believe the hype when it comes to immune health and why we shouldn't try to over-optimise our lives.Buy Dan's latest book ‘Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health' through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Professor Daniel M. Davis discusses the different factors that impact our immune health, the link between our immune health and mental health and the unexpected effect strenuous exercise can have on our immune system…Plus, Dan and Dr Alex George unpack how age impacts your immune system and why embracing the complexity of the immune system can actually give you a sense of power.Buy Dan's latest book ‘Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health' through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel M. Davis is a world-renowned immunologist and Professor Immunology at Imperial College London. He is an acclaimed author and researcher and released his latest book ‘Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health' on 5th June 2025.In part one, Dan joins Dr Alex George to unpack the endless myths we hear about our immune health, how stress can impact our immune system and reveals how much of our immune health is actually predetermined by genetics.Plus, Dan discusses the ways in which the immune system can fight off cancer and why it's so important to be skeptical of anything that sounds ‘too simple' when talking about immune health…Buy Dan's latest book ‘Self Defence: A Myth-busting Guide to Immune Health' through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Dr Lucy Pollock unpacks why you shouldn't be scared of getting older and shares some useful advice for boosting your longevity and ageing positively.Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George discuss how your attitude to ageing affects how you age and why you should shift your mindset to see ageing as a privilege… Follow @dr_lucy_pollock and get her book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Dr Lucy Pollock discusses the invaluable perspective we gain from ageing, the importance of recognising our impact on other people and unpacks what we're getting wrong about ageing.Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George answer all of the taboo questions you have about ageing and Lucy shares why she believes the depersonalisation of healthcare is a symptom of a system under pressure.Follow @dr_lucy_pollock and get her book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lucy Pollock is a geriatrician with over 30 years experience working with older people in the NHS. She is a best-selling author and is releasing the paperback of her second book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing' on 12th June 2025.As a species, we are living much longer lives and have more choices than ever before about how we will age - so why are so many of us fearful of getting older?In part 1, Lucy joins Dr Alex George to unpack why it's important to not become obsessed with the process of getting older, the impact alcohol has on ageing and how exercising in your youth can set you up for a strong future.Plus, Lucy discusses how stress can affect how you age and why human connection is vital for bringing different generations together…Follow @dr_lucy_pollock and get her book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing'You can check out The Recovery Letters project Lucy mentions here.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Dr Hazel Wallace reveals how to talk about periods in your relationship, why we need to improve education about the menstrual cycle and what the future of women's health looks like.Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of equipping young girls with the tools they need in order to continue exercising whilst on their periods and how to go about reducing feelings of shame surrounding your cycle.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Dr Hazel Wallace discusses the risks of overexercising when on your period, how microplastics affect women's fertility and why she believes the menstrual cycle should be recognised as a vital sign…Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George unpack the importance of men educating themselves about periods and how to recognise when period pain might be a sign of something more serious.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Hazel Wallace is a women's health nutritionist, former NHS doctor and founder of The Food Medic. She is a bestselling author and released her latest book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health' on 22nd May 2025.1.9 billion people menstruate and have on average 456 periods over the course of a lifetime - so why do periods still feel like such a taboo topic?In part 1, Hazel joins Dr Alex George to unpack how your period affects your overall health, how your nutrition can impact your hormonal health and how to know what's ‘normal' for your menstrual cycle.Plus, Hazel discusses why it's so important to track your cycle and gives some helpful advice for how to best advocate for yourself when speaking to your doctor about your period.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Jodie Cariss gives some helpful advice on how to make the most of your therapy sessions, discusses why journalling can be a great tool to measure progress and shares some useful self-care tips for outside of the therapy room.Plus, Jodie and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of meeting yourself where you're at and why it's vital to remember that feelings are transient.Check out Self Space and get Jodie's book ‘How to Grow Through What You Go Through: Mental Maintenance for Modern Lives'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Jodie Cariss and Dr Alex George discuss how to know when a therapist isn't the right fit for you, and how to approach this tricky conversation.Plus, Jodie unpacks how to measure progress when undergoing therapy, the importance of understanding that healing is not linear and why being challenged by your therapist can be a good thing…Check out Self Space and get Jodie's book ‘How to Grow Through What You Go Through: Mental Maintenance for Modern Lives'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jodie Cariss is a therapist with over 18 years experience and founder of Self Space, a private therapy clinic which is widely considered to be the world's first on-demand mental health service that's available on the high street.Deciding to go to therapy is a big step, but it can often be overwhelming.In part one, Jodie shares the best ways to get started with therapy, including how to find a therapist and how to know which type of therapy is right for you.Plus, Jodie and Dr Alex George debunk some common misconceptions about therapy and emphasise that progress and self-development is the main goal: you can't ‘win' therapy!Check out Self Space and get Jodie's book ‘How to Grow Through What You Go Through: Mental Maintenance for Modern Lives'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Caroline Boyd is a chartered clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working in the NHS and other mental health settings. She specialises in anger, particularly how it manifests itself in parents. Anger is still quite a taboo topic, and many of us may try and suppress our anger due to feelings of shame or discomfort.In this special bonus episode, Caroline joins Dr Alex George to unpack why we get angry, how to approach anger in the different relationships in our lives and why you should acknowledge and address anger when it arises.Plus, Caroline discusses the importance of meeting anger with compassion and reveals the surprising ways in which anger could actually be your superpower…Follow @_drboyd and check out her website hereFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Dr Kirren reveals why you need to stop over-focusing on your anxious thoughts and shares her top three tips for living alongside anxiety. Plus, Kirren and Dr Alex George discuss the difficulty of being a perfectionist and why you should never Google your symptoms if you've got a history of health anxiety…Follow @drkirren and get her book ‘Ten Times Calmer: Beat Anxiety and Change Your Life'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Dr Kirren unpacks the topic of health anxiety, how it's connected to death anxiety and shares her golden rules for managing health anxiety.Plus, Kirren and Dr Alex George discuss their experiences of EMDR therapy and how living life according to your values can help alleviate feelings of death anxiety…Follow @drkirren and get her book ‘Ten Times Calmer: Beat Anxiety and Change Your Life'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Kirren is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience, and has built an online following of over 600k through her helpful videos about living with anxiety.Many of us suffer from anxiety, so why do we rarely talk about the frightening symptoms of anxiety?In part 1, Kirren joins Dr Alex George to discuss the many different ways anxiety may present itself physically, the importance of accepting anxious thoughts and why it's essential to make friends with uncertainty.Plus, Kirren shares some tips for managing the physical symptoms of anxiety and reveals why anxiety levels have risen drastically since the pandemic…Follow @drkirren and get her book ‘Ten Times Calmer: Beat Anxiety and Change Your Life'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part three, Hannah Alderson reveals the six steps to rebalancing your hormones and how your diet has a bigger impact on your hormonal health than you might think…Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George unpack the role movement can have on our hormones and how practicing daily gratitude can improve both your hormone health and mental wellbeing.Follow @hannahaldersonnutrition and get her book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness'.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Hannah Alderson unpacks why more women are speaking up about their hormone health than ever before, the key roles cortisol and insulin play in our daily lives and why ‘being hormonal' is actually a good thing.Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss why the 24 hour cycle is the most important in hormonal health and why your hormones are only ever as good as the clues you give them…Follow @hannahaldersonnutrition and get her book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness'.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hannah Alderson is a nutritionist and hormone expert, who recently released her debut book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness'.Hormones are vital for our daily functioning and can be a great indicator for our overall health - so why do so many of us know so little about them?In part one, Hannah joins Dr Alex George to unpack our key hormones and their functions, the different factors that can impact our hormone function and why our hormones haven't adapted to our modern world…Plus, Hannah discusses the differences between synthetic and natural hormones and reveals why (perhaps unfairly) cortisol has such a bad reputation. Follow @hannahaldersonnutrition and get her book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness'.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Michelle Elman gives some helpful advice for making new friends and maintaining old ones.Plus, Michelle and Dr Alex George reflect on the different roles you play in different friendships and why it's so important to be grateful for the friendships you do have.Follow @michellelelman and get her book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal', coming 8th May, published by Renegade Books.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Michelle Elman and Dr Alex George discuss how to heal from a friendship breakup, the importance of recognising grief when a friendship ends and why ambivalent friends can be more damaging than bad friends…Plus, Michelle talks about how to recognise if you're being a bad friend and how you can't have good boundaries without good communication.Follow @michellelelman and get her book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal', coming 8th May, published by Renegade Books.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Elman is a life coach, broadcaster and author, who is releasing her fifth book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal' on 8th May 2025.We go through an estimated 23 friendship breakups across our lives, so why do we rarely talk about how painful they are?In part 1, Michelle joins Dr Alex George to unpack why friendships aren't treated with the same validity as romantic relationships, what a friendship breakup actually is and how to know when the right time to end a friendship is.Plus, Michelle discusses the unexpected health benefits of happy friendships (and how they can be as beneficial as quitting smoking!).Follow @michellelelman and get her book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal', coming 8th May, published by Renegade Books.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Dr Lindsay Browning discusses the impact coffee and alcohol have on your sleep, the importance of having a relaxing wind-down routine and why you should never snooze your alarm…Plus, Lindsay and Dr Alex George bust some common myths about sleep and Lindsay shares some useful tips and tricks to help you improve the quality of your sleep.Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Dr Lindsay Browning joins Dr Alex George to discuss what insomnia actually is, why maintaining our circadian rhythm is vital for our sleep health and the different reasons so many of us struggle to fall asleep.Plus, Lindsay reveals the role of cortisol in our sleep schedule and how our phones impact our ability to fall asleep…Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Lindsay Browning is a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert who holds a doctorate in insomnia from the University of Oxford. She is the founder of Trouble Sleeping, a clinic based in Berkshire that has been helping people to improve their sleep for the past 15 years. In part 1, Lindsay joins Dr Alex George to unpack what a good night's sleep actually is, why we don't all need 8 hours of sleep and shares the important role our dreams play in processing our emotions.Plus, Lindsay explains the three different stages of sleep and reveals whether you can change from a night owl to an early bird…Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Tj Power gives some helpful tips and tricks for rebalancing your brain chemistry and living a happier life.Plus, Tj and Dr Alex George unpack how being bored can help stabilise your dopamine levels, the link between gut health and serotonin and how using a tablet can help curb your phone addiction…Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Tj Power unpacks how our brain chemistry hasn't adapted to our new modern world and reveals how our ancestors can teach us how to live happier, more fulfilled lives.Plus, Tj and Dr Alex George discuss why you should be in the pursuit of progress (not success!), the impact being in nature has on our serotonin levels and how uncomfortable emotions can guide you to an alternative life.Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tj Power is a neuroscientist and creator of The DOSE Effect, a concept which explains how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins influence our physical and mental health. Tj's organisation The DOSE Lab provides relatable, science-backed strategies to empower individuals to improve their mental wellbeing by rebalancing their brain chemistry. His book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry' became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller earlier this year.In part 1, Tj joins Dr Alex George to discuss the role each chemical in The DOSE Effect plays in our lives, the key differences between quick and slow dopamine hits and the brain chemistry behind our collective addiction to our phones.Plus, Tj explains how low serotonin can lead to rumination and reveals how we can use these four key brain chemicals to our advantage…Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Nicola Slawson and Dr Alex George discuss how your living situation can influence how you feel about being single, why it's so important to put yourself out there and how being single can give you a unique sense of freedom…Plus, Nicola gives her top three tips to help you live your best single life.Follow @nicola_slawson and get her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Nicola Slawson joins Dr Alex George to unpack how being single can impact you financially, the self-confidence that can come with being single and how truly accepting and knowing yourself is the key to living a happy life.Plus, Nicola describes the conflicting emotions of wanting to be single whilst also wanting children and explains how she platonically co-parents her child with her best friend.Follow @nicola_slawson and get her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicola Slawson is a journalist, author and public speaker who released her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms' earlier this year.Around 40% of people in the UK are single at any one time, yet singledom is rarely talked about.In part 1, Nicola and Dr Alex George discuss being single by choice, the societal expectation to be in a relationship and how despite public preconceptions - single people aren't living without love.Plus, Nicola unpacks the importance of fostering social connectedness and explains why being a romantic doesn't negate wanting to be single…Follow @nicola_slawson and get her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Patrick and Dr Alex George unravel the concept of ‘enclothed cognition' and discuss how the clothes we wear can improve our mood and even elevate our level of authority…Plus, Patrick shares his thoughts on ‘dopamine dressing', the importance of fashion for our self-expression and how we can all tell a story through our clothes.Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier'Check out community clothingFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Patrick Grant unpacks the impact fast fashion is having on our mental health, how he started his clothing brand Community Clothing and shares why it's so important to readdress your relationship with your wardrobe.Plus, Patrick talks to Dr Alex George about how buying quality clothing can improve your sense of wellbeing and reveals the coolest person he ever made a suit for…Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier'Check out community clothingFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best known for being a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant is a fashion designer, businessman and former Saville Row tailor.It's no secret that overconsumption is a huge problem. Patrick is passionate about getting people to rethink what they purchase and released his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier' last year.In part 1, Patrick talks to Dr Alex George about the impact that owning so much stuff can have on our mental health, how our consumption habits have changed over centuries and the role fashion brands play in our collective overconsumption…Plus, Patrick highlights that it's not buying more things that makes us happy, but rather the connections we build with our belongings that improves our wellbeing.Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier'Check out community clothingFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Laura Mucha gives some helpful advice on how to use attachment theory to improve our relationships, reveals how attachment theory impacts all relationship types (not just romantic!) and explains why we shouldn't run away from security, even if it's something we're not used to experiencing…Plus, Laura and Dr Alex George discuss why we shouldn't demonise insecure attachment, it does serve a purpose in keeping us safe - otherwise it wouldn't exist!Follow @lauramucha and get her book ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Laura Mucha unpacks the preoccupied and disorganised attachment styles, the differences between the interview and questionnaire methods of researching attachment theory and reveals whether or not it is possible to change our attachment style…Plus, Laura and Dr Alex George discuss the impact our upbringing has on our adult relationships and the importance of having people in your life who understand your attachment style and how it may influence your behaviour.Follow @lauramucha and get her book ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Mucha is an award-winning poet and Author-in-Residence in the Department of Public Health & Primary Care at the University of Cambridge. She has authored numerous books for adults and children, and earlier this year released her latest book ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships'.In part 1, Laura joins Dr Alex George to discuss what attachment theory actually is, the different attachment styles and how they first appear in childhood.Plus, Laura explains the different memory systems involved in attachment theory and reveals how being hit by a car changed her perspective on life and pushed her to finish writing her first book about relationships…Follow @lauramucha and get her book ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Dr Rupy Aujla shares some useful recipes to increase your protein intake and reveals why we shouldn't be afraid of inflammation…Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Dr Rupy Aujla shares the impact of protein on your hormones and reveals why it's so important for menopausal women to increase their protein intake.Plus, Rupy and Dr Alex George unpack how protein can boost your energy levels and why magical things can happen when you combine a high protein diet with resistance training…Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Rupy Aujla is an NHS doctor and nutritionist. After suffering from a heart condition, Rupy set up The Doctor's Kitchen, a platform dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives using evidence-based food and lifestyle medicine. His latest book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer' was released on 13th March 2025.In part 1, Rupy joins Dr Alex George to unpack what protein actually is, why it's so important for our health and why so many of us are actually underconsuming protein…Plus, Rupy busts some common myths about protein and reveals how much protein we should be aiming to consume in a day and whether or not there is such a thing as too much protein.Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Owen shares some helpful tips for managing anxiety and explains why it's so important to not push away your anxious thoughts - it will only make your anxiety worse!Plus, Owen and Dr Alex George share what working in the NHS has taught them about life and how that relates to their own anxieties…Follow @owenokaneten and get his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Owen O'Kane joins Dr Alex George to discuss the concept of ‘the anxious self', and reveals why you should let it live alongside you, rather than fight it.Plus, Owen shares the importance of feeling your thoughts instead of intellectualising them, why you need to set boundaries with your anxiety and reveals why you need to be willing to sit with feelings of discomfort.Follow @owenokaneten and get his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen O'Kane is a psychotherapist with over 25 years clinical experience and is regarded as one of the UK's leading and most trusted mental health experts.He is a Sunday Times bestselling author, and his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety' explores whether there is an addictive component to anxiety.In part 1, Owen joins Dr Alex George to unpack how we can become attached to the process of anxiety and how even though it can be uncomfortable, anxiety ultimately operates as a protective mechanism…Plus, the pair discuss their experiences of anxiety and tips to manage anxious thoughts.Follow @owenokaneten and get his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety' Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Alex Partridge shares some helpful tips for managing ADHD, including how to take accountability for your actions and beneficial exercises you can do to improve your self-awareness.Plus, Alex and Dr Alex George talk about the perception of time when you have ADHD and give some advice to parents of ADHD children…Follow @alex_partridge_100, listen to the ADHD Chatter podcast and check out his book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life'.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Alex Partridge joins Dr Alex George to dive deep into the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis, why they believe the word ‘deficit' is an inaccurate description of ADHD and unpack why it's vital to share your worries with others.Plus, Alex reveals why so many women have been misdiagnosed with anxiety instead of ADHD and flips the script on traits we commonly associate with ADHD - people rarely focus on the positive elements such as boosted creativity!Follow @alex_partridge_100, listen to the ADHD Chatter podcast and check out his book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life'.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Partridge is the founder of LADBible and UNILAD, and host of the hugely successful podcast ADHD Chatter.After being diagnosed with ADHD later in life at 34, Alex has built a platform dedicated to helping others understand their ADHD diagnosis and recently released his debut book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life'.In part 1, Alex joins Dr Alex George to unpack what ADHD actually is, how it affects those who have it and reveals why it's so important to be kind to yourself.Plus, the pair discuss their experiences with alcohol as ADHDers, and why they believe Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is the hardest part of having ADHD…Follow @alex_partridge_100, listen to the ADHD Chatter podcast and check out his book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life'.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Adrienne shares her tips for accepting when you've made a bad decision, and why having regrets isn't necessarily a bad thing…Plus, Adrienne and Dr Alex George unpack the burden people-pleasing can have on your life and share their experiences of imposter syndrome.Follow @adrienne_ldn and get her book ‘Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Adrienna Adhami talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of understanding your values. Many of us are influenced by our friends, family and even society's view of what's important, so how do we figure out what actually matters to us?Plus, Adrienne shares some wisdom about defining success for you and reveals how making difficult decisions can pay off in the long run, even if they hurt in the moment.Follow @adrienne_ldn and get her book ‘Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrienne Adhami is a wellbeing expert, podcaster and author of the brilliant new book Decisions That Matter: How To Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice.In part 1, Adrienne joins Dr Alex George to unpack how to make effective decisions that can lead you to the life you want. Research shows we make 35,000 decisions in just one day, so it's important to make them count!Plus, Adrienne reveals what decision-fatigue really is, why it's so important to trust your gut and shares how understanding what season of life you're in can help you make the decisions that are right for you.Follow @adrienne_ldn and get her book ‘Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice'Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Dr Helen Evans-Howells reveals that allergy-sufferers have some of the poorest qualities of life in the UK and shares some helpful tips for supporting the people with allergies in your life.Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of continuing to live your life in spite of your allergies. Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Dr Helen Evans-Howells discusses when is the right time to introduce your child to allergens and gives tips on how to manage hay fever and asthma.Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about why it's so important to keep allergens in your children's diet once they've been introduced and reveals the exciting changes happening in the allergy world…Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK.Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.