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Author: Dr Alex George

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Our mind and body can be transformed through the simple act of walking. That’s why Dr Alex George has made this new, ambient podcast.It supports his mission to get us all out stomping, so whether you’re taking the dog out, hiking up a mountain or maybe you simply need some fresh air, Dr Alex and his guests will be here every week as your loyal stomping companions.In every episode, you’ll hear Dr Alex George out on a stomp with an exciting guest, in a location of their choice, to take a meander into their lives.You’ll wind through uplifting and thought-provoking conversations with a soothing backdrop of birdsong, crashing waves or the breeze gently rustling through leaves.Each episode is split into three parts, designed to be listened to on three short stomps, or one long one.So put on your headphones, follow @thestompcast and join us on a good old stomp.

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In part 3, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George discuss how to strike the balance with wellness. Josh explains why you shouldn’t feel guilty for resting, why he tells his clients to be as lazy as possible and knowing when you need a break vs when you’re being avoidant. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George define what anxiety actually is. Josh explains how to know when your anxiety is normal and when it’s a problem, why your brain thinks it’s protecting you with anxiety and how to start working towards worrying less.Plus, he explains why some people are prone to anxiety, why you need to stop trying to fix yourself and why you shouldn’t fear panic attacks. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Psychotherapist and author Josh Fletcher has amassed a huge following on social media as ‘Anxiety Josh’ sharing incredibly helpful insights and tools to navigate anxiety, and today he joins Dr Alex George to share more with us. In part 1, Josh shares some stories from his “spicy memoir” about working as a therapist, a helpful analogy to help you unwind after work and the different types of anxiety he sees in the therapy room. Plus, he explains how his own anxiety set him on his career path and how to support teachers and students alike with the rise of anxiousness in us all. Follow Josh @anxietyjosh and get his new book ‘And how does that make you feel?’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Dr Iain Jordan and Dr Alex George discuss whether mental fitness can actually help with mental health. Iain explains why mindfulness is not the solution for everything, what it means to be mentally fit and how you can prepare yourself for pain and suffering. Plus, Iain shares his own health fact to help you make better decisions. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Dr Iain Jordan explains the many different ways we can look after ourselves better. Iain shares whether it’s possible to fully recover from trauma, what should be considered when someone needs help with their mental health and Alex shares a fascinating insight into his recent brain scan.Plus, the pair discuss how powerful seeing a quote at the right time can be and what you can do to start moving towards being in a happier place. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Iain Jordan, a clinician with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy, joins Dr Alex George on this week’s stomp to discuss the complex links between physical and mental health. In part 1, Iain and Alex discuss why MDMA could help with PTSD, unconventional therapies like improv acting and why thinking less might solve your problems. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final part with Marnie Swindells and Dr Alex George, they discuss what the world would look like if more women were in leadership positions.Marnie explains the stark gender imbalance in the boxing world and how she had to prove herself, why empowering women doesn’t need to bring down men and how more women can get a seat at the boardroom table. Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marnie Swindells lost her dad when she was only 8 years old and in part 2, she explains how grief has motivated her to achieve the highest level of success. Marnie shares how boxing was the perfect release for her grief, where her divisive persona on The Apprentice came from and why boxing is a surprisingly mindful sport. Plus, Marnie and Alex discuss why she became financially aware as a child, what led her to applying to The Apprentice and there are some serious thunderous interruptions! Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Winner of The Apprentice 2023, Marnie Swindells joins Dr Alex George on this inspiring stomp. Marnie shares the 3 important lessons she learnt from her time on The Apprentice, how she is empowering women in business and boxing and how she found the confidence to secure the £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar.Follow Marnie @marnieswindellsFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final part with Emma Gannon, she discusses her novel Olive, inspired by her decision not to have children.Emma and Dr Alex discuss where the pressure to have children comes from, why it’s frustrating when people ask about your future plans and the importance of self-compassion and forgiving yourself.Plus, the health fact of the week reminds us that we don’t HAVE to hate our jobs… Follow Emma @emmagannonuk, buy her new book The Success Myth and sign up for her Substack, The HyphenFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Emma Gannon reveals why the traditional view of success wasn’t making her happy and how she changed her life because of it.Emma and Dr Alex discuss the great resignation, why the most successful year of her life left her feeling down and why even though she’s earning less money she’s happier than ever. Plus, Emma explains how to let go of your preconceived notion of success, why gratitude is a huge part of redefining it and tiny steps to set better boundaries. Follow Emma @emmagannonuk, buy her new book The Success Myth and sign up to her Substack, The HyphenFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bestselling author and host of Ctrl Alt Delete, Emma Gannon joins Dr Alex George to explain what multi-hyphenate living is and how it can lead to a happier life. Emma explains the benefits of utilising all your different skills outside of work, how she convinced her boss to give her a 4-day work week and how to start a side hustle for love, not money. Plus, Emma and Alex discuss dopamine dressing and whether social media is suppressing creativity. Follow Emma @emmagannonuk, buy The Multi-Hyphen Method and sign up to her Substack, The HyphenFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Ali Abdaal explains how you can apply productivity skills into your personal life and relationships.After a surprise interruption, Ali and Dr Alex discuss why calendar blocking isn’t just for work, how to stop the spark leaving the relationship and the number 1 hack to stop yourself from feeling stressed. Follow Ali @aliabdaal and get his book Feel Good ProductivityFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, productivity expert Ali Abdaal chats to Dr Alex George about how to set meaningful money goals and how to achieve them. Ali explains the most important question to ask yourself when setting goals, how money affects our happiness and how to decide the magic number you should save towards. Follow Ali @aliabdaal and get his book Feel Good ProductivityFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for menAli’s book recommendations:The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
YouTuber, productivity expert and author Ali Abdaal joins Dr Alex George in this week’s episode, to find out the secret to feel good productivity. In part 1, Ali explains how you can unlock new levels of productivity, why being engaged at work can leave you with more energy at the end of the day and how to make annoying tasks more fun.Follow Ali @aliabdaal and get his book Feel Good Productivity Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the final part of this conversation, Joshua Patterson and Dr Alex George explain why there’s never going to be the right time to do what you’re putting off.Josh shares why he was reluctant to write a book and why he thinks there may be push back about it, how he came to be diagnosed with ADHD and why vulnerability can be your greatest strength.  Follow Joshua @joshuapatterson_jp and pre-order his book Fortune Favours The Brave. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Joshua Patterson and Dr Alex George discuss why your comfort zone can be your worst enemy. Josh explains how the extremities of his challenges helped him to connect with men struggling with their mental health, why he doesn’t resent the difficult times in his life and how to stop caring what people think. Follow Joshua @joshuapatterson_jp and pre-order his book Fortune Favours The Brave. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
TV personality, author and record-holding runner Joshua Patterson joins Dr Alex George on this week's stomp.Josh reveals why he started a running club, how imposter syndrome almost stopped it and he offers some advice if you’ve never been to a run club before.Plus, he explains the benefits of running outside of physical exercise, what led him to do over 30 marathons in a wheelchair and top tips on how to start running for the first time. Follow Joshua @joshuapatterson_jp and pre-order his book Fortune Favours The Brave. Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 3, Jessie Yendle explains to Dr Alex George why she wrote a guide to growing up and the lessons she’s learned from her incredible life. Jessie explains why you don’t need to have a response to everything, how she overcame judgement from others and her advice to build confidence. Follow Jessie @mimidarlingbeauty and get her new book Let’s TalkFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In part 2, Jessie Yendle and Dr Alex George start with our weekly health fact which highlights just how many people stammer – and it might be more than you think!Jessie shares her struggles growing up with a stammer, why she didn’t find speech therapy helpful and she highlights the current lack of support. Plus, she explains the huge impact her videos have had for people with speech impediments, why we have to accept our differences rather than change them and how you can support a child if they have a stammer.If you know of any programmes supporting children with speech impediments, let us know at stompers@stompcast.co.uk  Follow Jessie @mimidarlingbeauty and get her new book Let’s TalkFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Karen Morbey

I found the same as the person above. They don't all run 1,2,3

Jan 17th
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Me

Brilliant podcast on mental health. My only feedback would be that the episodes are not put up in order - they go up 3 at a time, but in 3-2-1 order, so they don't play in order.

Jan 4th
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