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In part three, Dr James Gough shares his advice for finding hope in times of hardship, and shares why he believes that every single one of us can make a tangible difference in the world.Plus, James and Dr Alex discuss what the future of humanitarian aid looks like and explain why they believe philanthropy is much more than just money…Check out the David Nott Foundation and watch James' Ted Talk here.Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Dr James Gough shares how his life changed after leaving the military, discusses his various career ventures since quitting medicine and explains why he believes accepting failure is actually the secret to unlocking success…Plus, James and Dr Alex George discuss how VR technology is being used to completely transform how military medics are trained.Check out the David Nott Foundation and watch James' Ted Talk here.Preorder Happy Habits 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.

James Gough is a former military doctor turned humanitarian leader, who is currently serving as CEO of the brilliant David Nott Foundation.In part one, James joins Dr Alex George to share his experience working as a military doctor in some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones, and reveals how getting injured in Afghanistan changed the trajectory of his life…Plus, James discusses how his injury impacted more than just his physical health, and shares how he overcame unexpected feelings of fear when he first joined the military.Check out the David Nott Foundation and watch James' Ted Talk here.Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Jane Ollis gives some actionable advice for dealing with stress, unpacks the concept of intergenerational stress and explains how accepting your stress could be the key to overcoming it…Plus, Jane and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of discipline when building resilience and how doing activities with others can help build feelings of motivation.Follow @jane.ollis.104 and check out her websitePreorder Happy Habits 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 two, Jane Ollis and Dr Alex George discuss the power of the vagus nerve. They explore what it is, what it does and how activating it can help reduce stress.Plus, Jane tells all about how she developed her neurotech device Sona and shares the importance of building resilience to help combat stress…Follow @jane.ollis.104 and check out her websitePreorder Happy Habits 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.

Jane Ollis is an entrepreneur, former medical biochemist and chronic stress expert on a mission to change how we understand and manage stress.In part one, Jane joins Dr Alex George to explore why our natural stress response hasn't evolved over time, how to recognise the signs of chronic stress and why cortisol isn't the villain you think it is…Plus, Jane explains how stress is linked to conditions such as tinnitus and reveals how simple breathing exercises can rapidly reduce feelings of stress.Follow @jane.ollis.104 and check out her websitePreorder Happy Habits 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 three, Stuart Sandeman takes Dr Alex George through a series of transformative breathing practices, and shares how breathwork can access things that talk therapy cannot.Plus, Stuart discusses how breathing is the map for the human experience and why we can't shy away from feeling our emotions…Follow @breathpod and check out Stuart's book ‘Breathe In, Breathe Out'. 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!Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Stuart Sandeman shares how breathwork can transform the way you feel, how breath connects us to the present moment and how taking a moment to breathe can help you process and release your trauma.Plus, Stuart takes Dr Alex George through the ‘breath test' and reveals why babies are the real breathing gurus…Follow @breathpod and check out Stuart's book ‘Breathe In, Breathe Out'. 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!Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Stuart Sandeman is a breathing expert and performance coach, who is on a mission to help people reach their full potential through the power of breathwork and music.In part one, Stuart joins Dr Alex George to share how grief led him to breathwork, how deep breathing can foster human connection and whether there is actually a ‘proper' way to breathe…Plus, Stuart unpacks the different types of breathing and discusses how breathwork helped dismantle his ‘big boys don't cry' mentality.Follow @breathpod and check out Stuart's book ‘Breathe In, Breathe Out'. 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!Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Dr Shawn Watson unpacks the key things that impact your brain health, debates whether we can actually multitask and reveals what he's most excited for regarding research into decision fatigue.Plus, Shawn and Dr Alex George discuss how a sense of purpose can improve your mental wellbeing and how exercising can boost your decision-making abilities…Follow @decisionsthatcount and check out Shawn's podcast here.Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Dr Shawn Watson shares some useful tips for overcoming decision fatigue, unpacks why mindfulness is more than a spiritual practice and explains why you need to ditch your to-do list and start a decision list instead…Plus, Shawn and Dr Alex George discuss how our decision-making has been impacted by toxic productivity culture and ponder whether we have reached the limit of what humans are actually capable of when it comes to work.Follow @decisionsthatcount and check out Shawn's podcast here.Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Dr Shawn Watson is a neuroscientist specialising in decision fatigue, and is regarded as a breakthrough mind in Alzheimer's research.We make around 35,000 decisions every day, but what actually is decision fatigue? In part one, Shawn joins Dr Alex George to unpack what happens in the brain when we're making decisions, discusses the different neurotransmitters involved in the decision-making process, and reveals why we need to think of decision fatigue as a physical limitation - not a psychological one.Plus, Shawn breaks down the consequences of decision fatigue and explains how we've ended up with an evolutionary mismatch when it comes to our daily decision-making.Follow @decisionsthatcount and check out Shawn's podcast here.Preorder Happy Habits 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.

TW: This episode contains reference to eating disorders and poor self-worth.In part three, Ro provides some actionable advice for turning self-doubt into confidence, how to learn to trust yourself and why you need to learn to sit with your emotions, no matter how hard it first seems…Plus, Ro and Dr Alex George share their experiences with rejection sensitivity dysphoria and discuss the concept of ‘post-traumatic growth'.Follow @romitchell and buy her book ‘How to Talk to Yourself: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence'. 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!Preorder Happy Habits 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.

TW: This episode contains reference to eating disorders and poor self-worth.In part two, Ro Mitchell shares the key tip that transformed the way she spoke to herself. She unpacks the idea that you don't have to love yourself, you just need to go through a day without hating yourself.Plus, Ro and Dr Alex George discuss the impact of journaling on mental wellbeing and share actionable tips for overcoming comparison.Follow @romitchell and buy her book ‘How to Talk to Yourself: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence'. 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!Preorder Happy Habits 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.

TW: This episode contains reference to eating disorders and poor self-worth.Ro Mitchell is a content creator and mental health advocate, who has documented her recovery journey online and curated a warm, engaged audience in the process.In part one, Ro joins Dr Alex George to discuss the concept of the ‘inner critic' - a voice inside your head that's actively harming you, not helping you. She dissects how she broke her spiral of negative thinking to transform her life.Plus, Ro discusses how debilitating life with an eating disorder can be and unpacks how negative self-talk can damage your relationships…Follow @romitchell and buy her book ‘How to Talk to Yourself: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence'. 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!Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Dr Nichola Conlon discusses the importance of getting to know your own biology, reveals the supplements you should actually be taking and why the best thing about ageing is that it's reversible…Plus, Nichola and Dr Alex George talk about the powers of the molecule NAD, and dive into Nichola's research into how it can be vital in reversing our biological age.Follow @drnicholaconlon and check out Nuchido.Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Dr Nichola Conlon shares her tips for living healthier for longer: ice baths, saunas, red light therapy - Nichola reveals why it's so important to get the balance right and not over-do the biohacks.Plus, Nichola and Dr Alex George discuss the factors that cause us to age the fastest, the real impact stress has on our biological age and why loneliness is as detrimental to our health as smoking cigarettes…Follow @drnicholaconlon and check out Nuchido.Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Dr Nichola Conlon is a molecular biologist and biohacking and longevity expert, you may also recognise her as the resident scientific expert on Katherine Ryan's ‘What's My Age Again?' podcast.In part one, Nichola joins Dr Alex George to unpack the science of ageing, the 12 hallmarks of ageing and whether or not it's actually possible to reverse your biological age…Plus, Nichola discusses the differences between biological and chronological age, and reveals what actually happens to our cells as we grow older.Follow @drnicholaconlon and check out Nuchido.Preorder Happy Habits 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.

This episode of the Stompcast is sponsored by ManyPets pet insurance, four time winner of ‘Pet Insurance Provider of the Year' at the Money Facts Consumer Awards.In this special bonus edition, Dr Alex George is joined by Emily Dean, host of the brilliant Walking the Dog podcast. In this episode, Alex and Emily share how becoming dog owners has changed their lives, the different ways their pets have contributed to their mental wellbeing and how their dogs have helped them process grief and get through difficult times.Plus, the pair discuss how they look after their dogs and how having pet insurance can help provide peace of mind.Visit ManyPets online to find out more or to get a quote in just a few minutes. Policy terms and conditions apply, offers subject to change, policies are underwritten by Wakam SA.Follow @emilyrebeccadean and check out the Walking the Dog podcast. Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Vicky shares some useful tips for unlearning toxic beliefs around money, how to overcome the fear of checking your bank account and the importance of recognising where you are with money.Plus, Vicky and Dr Alex George discuss how to deal with overwhelm and whether there's a risk of becoming too obsessed with money…Follow @vickyreynalpsychotherapy and buy her book ‘Money on Your Mind: The Psychology of Your Financial Habits'. 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Vicky shares how your experience of money in childhood could influence your perception of it in later life, how to overcome associating guilt with finance and why some people may use money in a way to self-sabotage.Plus, Vicky and Dr Alex George discuss what a healthy relationship with money in childhood looks like and why you need to give yourself permission to change the narrative of finance that you may have grown up with…Follow @vickyreynalpsychotherapy and buy her book ‘Money on Your Mind: The Psychology of Your Financial Habits'. 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Vicky Reynal is a psychotherapist and pioneering financial therapist, who is committed to helping others unpack the emotional layers that impact their personal finances.We know that money is a huge stressor for many people, but we rarely discuss the psychology behind our financial habits.In part one, Vicky unpacks the psychological side of money: why do we overspend? When does being careful with money become a problem?Plus, Vicky and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of understanding what you think money will bring to your life and debate whether money is actually the route to happiness…Follow @vickyreynalpsychotherapy and buy her book ‘Money on Your Mind: The Psychology of Your Financial Habits'. 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Ann Russell shares why you don't need to know your purpose in order to lead a fulfilling life, discusses how to deal with societal norms around success and age, and why the most important thing in life is to do your best in everything you do.Plus, Ann and Dr Alex George unpack the concept of having a ‘dream job' and discuss whether we need to diminish the amount of importance we place on work in our lives…Follow @annrussell03 and preorder her book ‘How to be an Adult: Everything you need to know about being a grown up, from bills to breakups' out 28th August 2025. 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Ann Russell tells you everything you've ever needed to know about cleaning! How often should you hoover your flat? And how often should you really change your bedding? Ann reveals all…Plus, Ann and Dr Alex George discuss the key things to look for in a partner and how to reframe regrets so they no longer burden you.Follow @annrussell03 and preorder her book ‘How to be an Adult: Everything you need to know about being a grown up, from bills to breakups' out 28th August 2025. 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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.

There's always been a lot of discourse about what it means to grow up, but what does being a ‘proper adult' actually look like? In today's episode Dr Alex George is joined by Ann Russell, a TikTok superstar who built a huge online following through sharing helpful advice on all things adulting: from hack to tackle your laundry to learning how to live with grief.In part one, Ann unpacks how she got started on social media, shares tips on how to deal with heartbreak and reveals why we need to focus on living a satisfying life, as opposed to a purely happy one…Plus, the pair discuss what they believe happens when you die, and why you need to focus more on the ‘inbetween moments' of life, rather than the big problems. Follow @annrussell03 and preorder her book ‘How to be an Adult: Everything you need to know about being a grown up, from bills to breakups' out 28th August 2025. 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 Emily Leeming discusses the impact that stress has on our gut microbiome, why movement is vital for improving your gut health and reveals why you need to drink more water and ditch the fizzy drinks…Plus, Emily and Dr Alex George share why eating fermented foods is so important for maintaining a healthy gut and unpack why the most basic actions are the ones that have the biggest impacts on our health.Follow @dremilyleeming and buy her book ‘Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain' through 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Dr Emily Leeming unpacks how the gut-brain connection influences our everyday lives, why eating beans, greens and grains is so important, and shares her top three tips to help you transform your gut health…Plus, Emily and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of spending time in nature and interacting with others, and the surprising effects this can have on your gut microbiome!Follow @dremilyleeming and buy her book ‘Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain' through 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Dr Emily Leeming is a leading expert on gut health and the gut-brain connection. She's also a registered dietician, research fellow at Kings College London and author of ‘Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain'.In part one, Emily joins Dr Alex George to unpack what a healthy gut microbiome actually looks like, how your diet impacts your gut health and why fibre is the secret superpower to transforming your gut microbiome…Plus, Emily outlines the link between gut health and conditions like depression, and reveals why it's so important to look in the toilet bowl to figure out how healthy your gut is. Follow @dremilyleeming and buy her book ‘Genius Gut: The Life-Changing Science of Eating for Your Second Brain' through 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Abigail Foster unpacks the different types of ISAs, why wanting to build your wealth isn't greedy and reveals why your investment portfolio shouldn't look identical to anyone else's…Plus, Abigail and Dr Alex George discuss how to find a bank that works for you and why you should proceed with caution when investing into cryptocurrency.Follow @abigailrosefoster and buy her book ‘The Money Manual: Everything You Actually Need to Know About Personal Finance' through 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Abigail Foster discusses why we have different currencies worldwide, answers the age-old question ‘why can't we just print more money?' and outlines the key differences between money and finance.Plus, Abigail and Dr Alex George dive deep into inflation rates and interest rises and reveal why buying a house isn't the only route to financial success…Follow @abigailrosefoster and buy her book ‘The Money Manual: Everything You Actually Need to Know About Personal Finance' through 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Abigail Foster is a financial expert, chartered accountant and advocate for making finance accessible to everyone. She released her debut book ‘The Money Manual: Everything You Actually Need to Know About Personal Finance' in May 2025.Money can have such a negative impact on our mental health, and learning to understand our personal finances can help to loosen its grip on our wellbeing. In part one, Abigail joins Dr Alex George to unpack the three key things you need to understand in order to make sense of your finances, what different tax codes mean (and how to know if you're on the right one) and why your payslip is more important than you might realise…Plus, Abigail discusses the importance of understanding your gross vs take-home pay and provides some useful insight on national insurance and state pensions.Follow @abigailrosefoster and buy her book ‘The Money Manual: Everything You Actually Need to Know About Personal Finance' through 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! Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Lauren McQuistin and Dr Alex George discuss the joys of alcohol-free living, how to combat loneliness when first becoming sober and why you don't have to give up fun when giving up alcohol.Plus, Lauren shares the importance of realising that there is no ‘ideal' version of yourself and reveals why we need to stop demonising boredom.Follow @brutalrecovery and pre-order Lauren's book ‘No Lost Causes Club: An Honest Guide to Recovery, and How To Find Your Way Through It'Preorder Happy Habits 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.

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and self-harm.In part two, Lauren McQuistin and Dr Alex George discuss how sobriety can unmask underlying issues, how to address untreated trauma and why the pain of getting sober is so worth it.Plus, Lauren discusses the importance of having the bravery to be uncomfortable and the importance of living authentically.Follow @brutalrecovery and pre-order Lauren's book ‘No Lost Causes Club: An Honest Guide to Recovery, and How To Find Your Way Through It'Preorder Happy Habits 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.

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and self-harm. Lauren McQuistin is a musician and writer, who runs the popular instagram account Brutal Recovery. Lauren has been sober for seven years and is releasing her debut book ‘No Lost Causes Club: An Honest Guide to Recovery and How to Find Your Way Through It'.More and more of us are reconsidering our relationship with alcohol, but sobriety can often be overwhelming, and it can feel difficult to ask for help.In part one, Lauren joins Dr Alex George to take us through her personal story with alcohol, describes how alcohol impacted her closest relationships and why you need both willingness and opportunity to become sober.Plus, Lauren discusses whether regret is inevitable when first in recovery and reveals why you don't need to wait for your drinking to get ‘bad enough' to stop.Follow @brutalrecovery and pre-order Lauren's book ‘No Lost Causes Club: An Honest Guide to Recovery, and How To Find Your Way Through It'Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Oli unpacks the impact sleep has on your energy levels, how our everyday micro-stresses have damaged our collective mental health, and how becoming a more hypervigilant society has impacted our sleep patterns…Plus, Oli and Dr Alex George discuss the impact of caffeine on your sleep and why ditching alcohol can scientifically transform your sleep.Follow @_olipatrick and listen to his podcast ‘The Energy Equation'Preorder Happy Habits 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 two, Oli unpacks how to understand (and boost!) your energy score, the benefit of improving your cardiovascular fitness on your overall health and why you should place more importance on getting the basics right than trying popular biohacks…Plus, Oli and Dr Alex George discuss the concept of ‘wellbeing burnout' and debate when it's actually beneficial to measure and track various health metrics.Follow @_olipatrick and listen to his podcast ‘The Energy Equation'Preorder Happy Habits 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.

Oli Patrick is a renowned physiologist, wellbeing expert and host of the brilliant podcast ‘The Energy Equation'.So many different lifestyle factors influence our energy levels. From sleep, nutrition and exercise, it can be difficult to stay on top of everything - which can lead us to feeling like we're not at our optimum performance.In part one, Oli joins Dr Alex George to discuss what energy actually is, dives deep into the different factors impacting our energy and shares a useful exercise to help you understand your energy levels.Plus, Oli discusses his path into physiology and how physiologists can work in tandem with other health professionals to create a more holistic approach to health care.Follow @_olipatrick and listen to his podcast ‘The Energy Equation'Preorder Happy Habits 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 three, Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE shares how running can improve your longevity and provides some helpful tips and tricks on how to get started with running.Plus, Paul and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of making small incremental changes when embarking on a running journey and how you can make running enjoyable, even when it feels challenging.Follow @paulsintonhewitt and buy his book ‘One Small Step: The incredible story of parkrun' 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, Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE joins Dr Alex George to discuss how running can help you process difficult emotions and heal from trauma, and the pair share stories about how running has transformed their lives.Plus, Paul shares why walking isn't a lesser form of running and why it's important to remember that there are no rules when it comes to running - every speed and distance is acceptable!Follow @paulsintonhewitt and buy his book ‘One Small Step: The incredible story of parkrun' 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.

Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE is the founder of parkrun. Parkrun began in 2004 with just 13 runners, and has since turned into a worldwide phenomenon with over 10 million runners across multiple continents!Running has so many physical and mental benefits, but it also has the ability to forge friendships and create communities you never thought possible.In part one, Paul joins Dr Alex George to discuss the story behind parkrun, how the cultural movement of running has changed in the past five years and why regularly running with others has the power to change your life.Plus, Paul shares why you should never compare yourself to other runners and reveals the surprising backlash parkrun received when it first launched…Follow @paulsintonhewitt and buy his book ‘One Small Step: The incredible story of parkrun' 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 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.