Podcast appearances and mentions of Alex George

Dr Elaine Kasket is a cyberpsychologist and expert in how our digital choices shape our experiences. There's no doubt that technology is at the core of pretty much everything we do now, and many of us couldn't imagine our lives without it. But is our relationship with technology as good as it could be?In part one, Elaine and Dr Alex George explore the concept of ‘digital remains' and what happens to a person's data and social media platforms once they pass away.Plus, Elaine explains how technology can't provide a shortcut through grief, and why it's vital to remember that, no matter how convincing it may seem, artificial intelligence can never truly replicate human emotion.Follow @elainekasket and check out her latest book Reset: Rethinking Your Digital World for a Happier Life. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Marc Brackett and Dr Alex George discuss how to manage emotions in your relationships and why it's never too late to cultivate your emotional intelligence skills…Plus, Marc explains why emotional regulation is more than meditation and breathwork and shares some helpful advice for not getting lost in your feelings.Follow @marc.brackett and check out his latest book Dealing with Feeling: Harness Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Today Zoe & Georgia are joined by physician, TV Personality and Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George! Championing well-being and mental health, particularly in today's young men and boys, Dr Alex George shares his vast knowledge and insight into what we can all do today to help make the world our kids grow up in a little bit better.Buy his books A Better Day and Happy Habits now!Find a new episode every Tuesday & Friday and in the meantime check out Made By Mammas on Instagram: @madebymammas.Made By Mammas® is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Professor Marc Brackett discusses the importance of giving yourself permission to feel your emotions, the differences between anxiety and stress, and why there's no such thing as ‘bad' emotions…Plus, Marc and Dr Alex George unpack how emotions are connected to the rest of the body and highlight the importance of recognising that no emotion is permanent.Follow @marc.brackett and check out his latest book Dealing with Feeling: Harness Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

TW: This part contains very brief reference to childhood sexual abuse. Professor Marc Brackett is an award-winning researcher and a leading expert in emotional intelligence. He is also a bestselling author and founding director of the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence.In part one, Marc joins Dr Alex George to unpack what emotional intelligence actually is, how we can use our emotions wisely to achieve our goals and the practical strategies that can help us regulate how we feel.Plus, Marc breaks down the five core skills of emotional intelligence and explains why so many of us still struggle to express our emotions…Follow @marc.brackett and check out his latest book Dealing with Feeling: Harness Your Emotions to Create the Life You Want. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Dr Jenna Macciochi and Dr Alex George discuss the role sleep has in maintaining your immune system, the impact supplements can have on our immune health and whether there's really a difference between sleep and rest…Plus, Jenna shares her experience with insomnia and the three supplements she's found beneficial in improving her sleep.Follow @dr_jenna_macciochi and check out her latest book Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Dr Jenna Macciochi explores the many benefits of exercise on the immune system, the hidden link between the immune system and your mental health, and unpacks why inflammation isn't always a bad thing…Plus, Jenna and Dr Alex George discuss the relationship between gut health and the immune system and why exercising outdoors is great for your mental and physical health.Follow @dr_jenna_macciochi and check out her latest book Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Jenna Macciochi is an immunologist with over 20 years experience studying the immune system. In part one, Jenna and Dr Alex George discuss what it really means to live well for longer, how the immune system connects to our mental health and reveals the real reason why so many of us get sick as soon as we try to relax…Plus, Jenna highlights the key things everyone should know about how stress impacts the immune system.Follow @dr_jenna_macciochi and check out her latest book Immune to Age: The Game-Changing Science of Lifetime Health. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Greg James shares why we need to take silliness more seriously, how to find the fun in the mundane everyday and why it's so important to make time to do the things that bring you joy.Plus, Greg and Dr Alex George discuss how humour can help you through even the most difficult times.Follow @greg_james and check out his book All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Old. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

This November is Men's Mental Health Month so we're joined by the UK's Youth Metal Health Ambassador, Dr Alex George to discuss Paternal wellbeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two, Greg James shares his journey to hosting the UK's biggest radio show, why it's vital to connect to your younger self and talks about how he decided he didn't want to have children.Plus, Greg and Dr Alex George give some helpful advice on how to support a loved one struggling with their mental health, and unpack why so many of us go through adulthood without making time for play. Follow @greg_james and check out his book All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Old. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Greg James is a broadcaster, author and the voice that wakes up the nation on BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show. In part one, Greg joins Dr Alex George to discuss the importance of live radio during the pandemic, how humour can provide comfort in difficult times and why he feels more connected to his 20 year old self now than ever before.Plus, Greg shares how working on Radio 1 has kept him grounded and reveals if he's actually going to Taylor Swift's wedding…Follow @greg_james and check out his book All the Best for the Future: Growing Up Without Growing Old. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Ruby Wax shares her thoughts on the current state of mental health education in schools and unpacks why she believes the Finnish teaching model is one all countries should aspire to.Plus, Ruby and Dr Alex George discuss the impact finding your purpose can have on your wellbeing and how mindfulness can act as an anchor among the chaos.Follow @rubywax and check out her website to find out more about her upcoming retreats. Be sure to also take a look at the books mentioned in this episode, And Now For The Good News… and I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Ruby Wax opens up about her experience of depression, explains how to recognise and respond to being triggered and reveals why she doesn't feel like the word ‘mindfulness' is actually reflective of her practice…Plus, Ruby and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of recognising your thought patterns and how mental health recovery is a journey, not a destination.Follow @rubywax and check out her website to find out more about her upcoming retreats. Be sure to also take a look at the books mentioned in this episode, And Now For The Good News… and I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Ruby Wax is a comedian, TV presenter and powerful voice in the world of mental health. She has written multiple books about her own experience with mental illness, and runs wellbeing retreats as well as her mental health charity, Frazzled.In part one, Ruby joins Dr Alex George to unpack the biggest lessons she's learnt from her famous celebrity interviews, the catalyst behind her decision to leave showbusiness and study mindfulness and why she first started talking about mental health at a time when it was highly stigmatised…Plus, Ruby discusses the importance of finding your tribe and shares the profound impact medication has had on her life. Follow @rubywax and check out her website to find out more about her upcoming retreats. Be sure to also take a look at the books mentioned in this episode, And Now For The Good News… and I'm Not as Well as I Thought I Was. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Ed Jackson shares how he learned to live with his disability, the importance of finding purpose for his mental health and why he decided to climb Snowdon only a year after his accident!Plus, Ed and Dr Alex George discuss the value in recognising the highs and lows of life, and Ed reveals why despite the difficulty he's endured, he wouldn't change what's happened to him…Follow @edjackson8 and check out his Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation.Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby union player turned adventurer, whose life was completely changed after suffering a serious spinal cord injury in 2017. Ed's had a phenomenal journey since his accident, and most recently completed the world's first disability summit, ascending up a previously unexplored mountain in Kyrgyzstan.In part one, Ed joins Dr Alex George to discuss his path into professional rugby, how easily sport can become your identity and explains how jumping into a swimming pool changed his life forever…Plus, Ed explains how his values have changed since his accident and unpacks the importance of understanding the differences between hope and expectations.Follow @edjackson8 and check out his Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation.Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Suzy Reading shares some valuable advice for supporting your mental health this winter, and reveals the true antidote to stress…Plus, Suzy and Dr Alex George discuss the benefits of being outdoors for your stress levels and explain why it's important to alter how you show up depending on the season of life you're currently in.Follow @suzyreading and pre-order her latest book How to Be Selfish: 7 steps to taking back your power, out 20 November 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!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Suzy Reading discusses the importance of learning to advocate for ourselves, explains how to build more positive self-talk and why we need to think of selfishness as a coping mechanism, not a virtue…Plus, Suzy takes Dr Alex George through some useful somatic holds which can quickly boost your mood when you're feeling low.Follow @suzyreading and pre-order her latest book How to Be Selfish: 7 steps to taking back your power, out 20 November 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!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by A&E doctor turned mental health campaigner, author and Stompcast host Dr Alex George. Together, they dig into what young people are up against right now, how tiny daily routines can build big resilience, and why honest, calm conversations at home matter more than perfect fixes. Dr Alex talks through “mental fitness,” the case for more wellbeing in schools, and his new children's book Happy Habits, which helps kids build small, realistic routines for happier, healthier days. (Plus: Alison's “raffle to buy a toy” saga becomes a teachable moment on dopamine!) In this episode: Why schools should balance grades with wellbeing (and life skills like money basics) The “life audit”: a 5-minute way to choose the one habit that moves the needle Simple family habits that stick (hello, 10-minute morning nature walk) How to talk to children about grief, worry and eating disorders without “fixing” Mental fitness vs. mental health: building resilience and capacity for joy Alex on ADHD & OCD: what diagnosis changed and what “normal” even means Boundaries with reality TV and choosing goals that align with your values A sneak peek at Alex's next book, Am I Normal?, coming in January This episode is proudly sponsored by Aldi Mamia.  Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Instagram: @netmums  Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

Suzy Reading is a psychologist, self-care expert and author, whose latest book focuses on selfishness, and what it actually means to be selfish.In part one, Suzy and Dr Alex George unpack what selfishness actually is, why being selfish has been demonised in the past, and why our self-care practices need to be more honest.Plus, Suzy discusses the impact low self-worth can have not just on our own wellbeing, but on our wider relationships too.Follow @suzyreading and pre-order her latest book How to Be Selfish: 7 steps to taking back your power, out 20 November 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!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Caitlin Moran and Dr Alex George discuss what men and women can learn from each other, how mid-life crises differ between genders and why we need to look for the good news when the world feels dark.Plus, Caitlin shares why she's chosen to rebel in her 50s, by deliberately choosing to be happy even when things get hard.Follow @mscaitlinmoran and check out the books mentioned in this episode: How To Be a Woman and What About Men?. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Caitlin Moran and Dr Alex George discuss why we desperately need to talk about men's mental health, how we can rebel against toxic masculinity and unpack why men rarely visit the doctor without being prompted…Plus, Caitlin shares the backlash she received after announcing her most recent book was about men and highlights why we need to focus on the many positive elements of being a man instead of the negative ones.Follow @mscaitlinmoran and check out the books mentioned in this episode: How To Be a Woman and What About Men?. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Caitlin Moran is an award-winning journalist, author and broadcaster who has written extensively about feminism - particularly in her seminal book How To Be a Woman, which became an instant success in the early 2010s.In part one, Caitlin joins Dr Alex George to discuss how feminism has progressed since the 1990s, why women need to talk to men about their fears and why she believes vocabulary is the biggest hindrance to people labelling themselves as feminists…Plus, Caitlin discusses why art is an invaluable form of human expression and gives some helpful advice for how we can all become better listeners.Follow @mscaitlinmoran and check out the books mentioned in this episode: How To Be a Woman and What About Men?. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Lucy Easthope joins Dr Alex George to share what dealing with major disasters has taught her about managing personal crises. She discusses the importance of realising the ever-changing nature of life and reveals why we have so much more individual control than we may think…Plus, Lucy unpacks the difference between good and bad help and highlights the value of celebrating your wins, no matter how small they are.Follow @LucyGoBag and check out her latest book ‘Come What May: Life-Changing Lessons for Coping with Crisis'. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Lucy Easthope gives some valuable advice for finding hope in times of hardship, unpacks her concept of ‘the lasagne effect' and explains why it's important to live ready, but not scared.Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George challenge ideas about toxic positivity that arise within grief, and Lucy shares how we can prepare ourselves for power outages and cyber attacks.Follow @LucyGoBag and check out her latest book ‘Come What May: Life-Changing Lessons for Coping with Crisis'. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Professor Lucy Easthope is the UK's leading authority on recovering from disaster, and has been an advisor on nearly every major disaster of the last 20 years, including: 9/11, the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, the 7/7 bombings, and more recently events such as Grenfell and the pandemic.So many of us may avoid watching the news because it can feel like there's always something scary happening, but a large part of Lucy's work is helping people recover and heal from these horrific events and continue to find hope for a brighter future.In part one, Lucy joins Dr Alex George to discuss what an emergency planner actually does, her experience working in the aftermath of 9/11 and why what we do after a disaster matters more than we think…Plus, Lucy shares the secret dangers of heroism and gives some helpful advice for parents on how to talk about world events with your children.Follow @LucyGoBag and check out her latest book ‘Come What May: Life-Changing Lessons for Coping with Crisis'. By using our affiliate bookshop you'll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now!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, Izzy Judd and Dr Alex George unpack some of the most common issues that neurodivergent children face at school. They delve into the importance of recognising and embracing our differences, and consider whether labels around neurodivergence are helpful or harmful…Plus, Izzy shares some of the joys of raising neurodivergent children and opens up about how parenting has deepened her sense of empathy.Follow @mrs_izzyjudd and check out her podcast Let's Talk Neurodivergent KidsOrder Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Izzy Judd opens up about the everyday challenges of raising neurodivergent children and shares the deeply personal story of how music became a powerful healing tool for her family after a life-altering trauma…Plus, Izzy and Dr Alex George discuss what they'd change about the education system to make it a more diverse and welcoming space for all.Follow @mrs_izzyjudd and check out her podcast Let's Talk Neurodivergent KidsOrder Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Izzy Judd is a musician, content creator and mum of three who recently launched her podcast ‘Let's Talk Neurodivergent Kids'. Neurodivergence is a common theme on Stompcast, but we've never delved into what it's actually like to raise neurodivergent children.In part one, Izzy joins Dr Alex George to discuss her difficult journey to motherhood, what her experience of raising a neurodivergent child has been like and why she believes that with difference comes amazing brilliance.Plus, Izzy shares why she's not a fan of the word ‘mindfulness' and explores the concept of pathological demand avoidance.Follow @mrs_izzyjudd and check out her podcast Let's Talk Neurodivergent KidsOrder Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

***Trigger warning: This episode makes reference to suicide. Please be mindful of this before hitting the play button*** Welcome to Motherkind, proudly sponsored by Wild Nutrition Women's Supplements. This week's guest is Dr Alex George, a doctor, mental fitness expert, and formerly the UK's first Youth Mental Health Ambassador. I was so keen to speak with Alex about what he's learned in this role, especially around children's mental health and how closely it connects to our own as parents. In this honest and moving conversation, Alex opens up about his own childhood, the struggles he faced, and what he wishes he'd known back then. He shares his hopes for what schools could do differently, and how the tragic loss of his brother has shaped both his life and his mission to support young people today. This episode is full of wisdom, vulnerability and plenty of practical ideas – not just for supporting our children, but for looking after ourselves too. ✨ Buy Dr Alex's new book – Happy Habits Available now at Waterstones or Amazon Happy Habits is an empowering, practical toolkit for children aged 9+. Designed to nurture happiness, build resilience and support everyday wellbeing, it introduces small, achievable daily practices to help young readers thrive emotionally and physically. Get your free 3 days of 5-minute Motherkind here  - 21 days to reset your energy, mood and mindset. Click Here to order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations' Motherkind is sponsored by Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women's supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply. Sign up to GoHenry, the money app and debit card that grows your kids' money smarts from age 6 -18. Sign up today at gohenry.com/motherkind and you'll get a free £5 pocket money to help your kids grow their money smart. Start planning your next family getaway with The Family Suite. Explore the full collection now at thefamilysuite.co.uk and discover luxury hotels around the world that truly welcome families, without compromise. For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ MotherkindContinue the Conversation: Join our community over on Instagram for inspiration, tips, and sometimes a bit of humour to get us through our day - @zoeblaskey Join our mailing list to receive news, updates and new episode releases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part three, Matty takes us through a day in his life as a professional diver and reveals the importance of sacrifice when chasing success…Plus, Matty and Dr Alex George discuss how failure is a key part of success and unpack how to have ambition without it becoming your whole identity.Follow @mattydiverOrder Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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, Matty Lee opens up about losing his father suddenly in 2022. He shares how this loss impacted his diving career, why he thinks his later injuries were linked to grief and why he believes talking about those we have lost is so important for the healing process.Plus, Matty and Dr Alex George give their advice for coping with grief and discuss how therapy has helped them in their grieving journeys.Follow @mattydiverOrder Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Matty Lee is a former diver, who shot to fame after winning Olympic gold with Tom Daley at the Tokyo games in 2021.Matty has won everything there is to win in the world of diving, and earlier this year announced that he would be retiring from the sport.In part one, Matty joins Dr Alex George to discuss the highs and lows of his diving career, how he found being in a diving partnership with Tom Daley and takes us behind the scenes of his life-changing win in Tokyo…Plus, Matty shares how he navigated the pressures of elite sport and reveals why he decided to retire from the sport at 26 years old.Follow @mattydiverOrder Alex's latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.

Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges. In part three, Hannah Viney gives some actionable advice for people starting their sobriety journey and shares why practicing gratitude and establishing boundaries is so important when in recovery.Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss the concept of emotional sobriety and how doing things for others can be healing.Follow @hannahameliaviney and check out her podcast and guides on classapeople.comIf you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:The 12 Step ProgrammeAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousTurning PointPreorder 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.

Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges. In part two, Hannah Viney shares what a day in her life looks like now she's in recovery and explains how she's reframed both loneliness and boredom since being sober.Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of being consistent and meeting yourself where you currently are - you don't need to change your whole life in one afternoon! Follow @hannahameliaviney and check out her podcast and guides on classapeople.comIf you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:The 12 Step ProgrammeAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousTurning PointPreorder 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.

Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges. Hannah Viney is a content creator, storyteller and podcast who has built a following through sharing her journey in recovery from cocaine addiction. Her story has helped so many people, and she continues to make a difference through her platform Class A People, which offers resources for people struggling with addiction.In part one, Hannah joins Dr Alex George to unpack her journey so far: when she knew she needed to get sober, how she got started on TikTok and how her ADHD diagnosis changed the way she approached her addiction and subsequent recovery.Plus, Hannah discusses the importance of getting to know yourself on a deeper level, and shares her thoughts on what really constitutes an addiction…Follow @hannahameliaviney and check out her podcast and guides on classapeople.comIf you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:The 12 Step ProgrammeAlcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousTurning PointPreorder 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.