Dr Helen Evans-Howells is an allergy specialist with nearly 20 years experience as a GP in the NHS. She’s an allergy sufferer herself, and now runs her own food and environmental immunotherapy clinics in the UK. In part 1, Helen joins Dr Alex George to unpack the different types of allergies, how they develop and the different ways they can be treated. Plus, Helen debunks common myths about allergic reactions and highlights the importance of recognising the early signs of anaphylaxis. Follow @dr...
Feb 24, 2025•29 min
In part 3, Claire and Alex discuss the importance of having a good work-life balance, how having a ‘third space’ that isn’t your home or place of work can boost your mood and discuss whether working-from-home is actually detrimental for your mental health... Plus, Alex and Claire talk about how connecting with nature is incredibly helpful for alleviating symptoms of burnout and why it’s so important to take a moment of pause. Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your ...
Feb 19, 2025•17 min
In part 2, Dr Claire Plumbly unpacks the damage being a people-pleaser can have on our mental health and how practicing compassion can help alleviate burnout. Plus, Alex shares his experiences with guilt and people-pleasing, and Claire shares some helpful tips for quietening your inner critic… Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’ . Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Man...
Feb 18, 2025•18 min
Dr Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people overcome anxiety, trauma and burnout. In part 1, Claire joins Dr Alex George to discuss the key signs of burnout, the roles our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play in our daily lives and how understanding our nervous system can help us practice self-compassion… Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’ . Follow the podcast on...
Feb 17, 2025•31 min
In part 3, Jim discusses the importance of following your heart and having the confidence to step out of your comfort zone. Jim shares his experience of growing up with an abusive father, reveals why he dropped out of his Masters in Psychology to pursue social media and why failure is so important for self-development. Plus, Alex and Jim discuss why they find value in social media and Jim reveals the time he was offered a trip to space! Follow @jimchapman on Instagram Follow the podcast on Insta...
Feb 12, 2025•17 min
In part 2, Jim shares his mental health journey and reveals how his concerns have shifted since having children. Jim discusses the impact exercise has on his mental health, why you should always endeavour to change a ‘what if?’ into a ‘why not?’ and why he doesn’t need a legacy to feel fulfilled with his life. Plus, Jim and Alex talk about the continuous role mental fitness plays in their lives and why worrying is just punishing yourself twice… Follow @jimchapman on Instagram Follow the podcast ...
Feb 11, 2025•22 min
With over 2 million followers, Jim Chapman is a household name in the world of online creators, as one of the original British YouTubers. In part 1, Jim joins Dr Alex George to discuss his rise to social media stardom, how he’s raising his children in this digital age and why it’s vital that regulations are put in place to ensure social media sites are enjoyable and credible spaces. Plus, Jim and Alex discuss the pressures of a career in content creation and the dangers of doomscrolling… Follow ...
Feb 10, 2025•31 min
In part 3, Dr Lalitaa Suglani and Dr Alex George discuss the weight of perfectionism and how to lead your life with intention so that you can feel in control of your decisions. Plus, Lalitaa explains how practicing gratitude can help with rumination, how you can tell if something is a good or a bad habit and reveals her advice for people who have never been to therapy before… Follow @dr.lalitaa and get her book ‘High-Functioning Anxiety: A 5-Step Guide to Calming the Inner Panic and Thriving’ . ...
Feb 05, 2025•27 min
In part 2, Dr Lalitaa Suglani explains how shame and guilt are linked, and why feeling these emotions isn’t necessarily a bad thing… Do you constantly feel like you’re not ‘good enough’? Lalitaa reveals why self-trust is so important in overcoming anxiety, and explains what it means to ‘sit with’ your emotions. Plus, Lalitaa and Alex talk about their own experiences of anxiety and discuss why it is imperative to see everyone as a work-in-progress. Follow @dr.lalitaa and get her book ‘High-Functi...
Feb 04, 2025•22 min
Dr Lalitaa Suglani is an author and award-winning psychologist with over 17 years experience who has helped over 10,000 clients combat anxiety, perfectionism and burnout. In part 1, Lalitaa joins Dr Alex George to discuss the two sides of high-functioning anxiety, the importance of listening to your body and why so many people with high-functioning anxiety don’t even realise they have it… Follow @dr.lalitaa and get her book ‘High-Functioning Anxiety: A 5-Step Guide to Calming the Inner Panic and...
Feb 03, 2025•33 min
In part 3, Sahil Bloom dives into the final 2 types of wealth: Mental and Financial. Do you feel like you need to reply to every message instantly? Sahil explains how to slow down and what we can learn from how Lionel Messi plays football. Plus, Sahil and Alex discuss financial security, the challenges money can bring and why chasing extreme financial wealth may not be the answer to your problems… Follow @sahilbloom and get his book ‘ The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide To Design Your ...
Jan 29, 2025•23 min
In part 2, Sahil Bloom breaks down the first 3 types of wealth: Time, Social and Physical. Sahil explains how to reframe a job you hate, why you need to invest in relationships like you would your finances and the 3 things you need to do to have good physical health. Follow @sahilbloom and get his book ‘ The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide To Design Your Dream Life ’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle :...
Jan 28, 2025•34 min
Sahil Bloom is an American entrepreneur and writer who is on a mission to redefine what it means to live a wealthy life. In part 1, Sahil joins Dr Alex George to share why chasing financial success led him to his life falling apart, why ‘later’ ends up becoming another word for ‘never’ and why he believes money CAN buy happiness to a point… Follow @sahilbloom and get his book ‘ The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide To Design Your Dream Life ’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast...
Jan 27, 2025•34 min
In part 3, Professor Greg Whyte explains why rest days are so important, but how to ensure you don’t lose momentum with your fitness. Plus, Greg shares why he thinks there’s not one perfect workout, and discusses the social benefits of exercising with others. Follow @profgregw on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Jan 22, 2025•21 min
In part 2, Professor Greg and Dr Alex discuss how to introduce exercise into your routine without losing motivation, and the different ways of getting active if running doesn’t appeal to you. Greg tells us the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, explains why it’s important to support your psychological self when exercising and details how to deal with setbacks in your fitness journey. Follow @profgregw on Instagram Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, po...
Jan 21, 2025•25 min
Is your New Year’s resolution to get back into the gym this year? Former Olympian and Professor of Sport and Exercise Greg Whyte joins Dr Alex George to share how to achieve your fitness goals in 2025, and how you can make exercise a permanent habit for life. In part 1, Greg shares why exercising when we’re older is more important than exercising now, why prehabilitation is as essential as rehabilitation and how meaningful goal-setting can improve self-motivation. Follow @profgregw on Instagram ...
Jan 20, 2025•31 min
In part 3, Andy Webb of ‘Be Clever With Your Cash’ shares his top tips when it comes to credit cards, and why it’s ok to be afraid of them. Andy explains the benefits of credit cards, the key things you need to be aware of before signing up and how to decide which credit card is right for you. Plus, Andy reveals his top tip to get your mindset right for your finances in 2025. Follow @Becleverwithyourcash and get more tips at becleverwithyourcash.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast ...
Jan 15, 2025•18 min
In part 2, Andy and Dr Alex discuss the concept of ‘free money’, and whether they’re too good to be true… Andy shares his simple tips on claiming free money: he explains how cashback works, why switching your bank might be the answer and how to invest without worrying about losing out on thousands. Follow @Becleverwithyourcash and get more tips at becleverwithyourcash.com Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the ...
Jan 14, 2025•34 min
Have you started the new year feeling stressed about money? Personal finance journalist and the editor-in-chief of ‘Be Clever With Your Cash’, Andy Webb is joining Dr Alex George to share how you can get yourself on track for a financially healthy year. In part 1, Andy explains where you should start with your money admin, why you shouldn’t have savings if you have any kind of debt and the importance of building an emergency fund. Plus, he shares bad habits that you can start cutting out and how...
Jan 13, 2025•30 min
In part 3, Dr Julie Smith shares her tips on what to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Julie and Alex discuss the importance of working towards solving your own problems, Julie opens up about her cancer diagnosis and why it’s led her to say ‘no’ more often, as well as how to go into 2025 without the pressure to overhaul your life. Follow @drjulie and get her new book ‘ Open When ’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now...
Jan 08, 2025•20 min
In part 2, Dr Julie Smith dives into comparison: explaining when it’s useful and when it’s detrimental to your mental health. Julie shares how to identify when a comparison is good or bad, why you should never compare yourself to someone you know personally and the benefits of understanding why you might be feeling jealous. Follow @drjulie and get her new book ‘ Open When ’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : th...
Jan 07, 2025•27 min
Happy New Year Stompers! To kick off our ‘New Year, New Perspectives’ series in January, Dr Alex George is joined by his first returning guest: Dr Julie Smith. Julie is a Clinical Psychologist, bestselling author and the internet’s go-to therapist with over 6 million followers. In part 1, Julie explains how to stop being self critical, how to approach new years resolutions with a healthier mindset and she shares her thoughts on the ‘perfectionism crisis’ a lot of us are facing. Follow @drjulie a...
Jan 06, 2025•33 min
In part 3, David Larbi shares how to start journaling and why it could be the key to a happier year. David shares how he got into journaling, whether writing in your phone notes is enough and why it’s a great way to get out of a bad mood. Follow @davidlarbi and get his new book ‘Frequently Happy: 52 Mindful Moments to Bring Hope and Joy’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for me...
Jan 01, 2025•22 min
In part 2, David Larbi and Dr Alex George discuss how the generations approach mental wellbeing differently, and the generation we should be following. David shares why he’s encouraged by Generation Z’s approach to mental health, how to define your happiest life and how to accept situations where things go wrong. Follow @davidlarbi and get his new book ‘Frequently Happy: 52 Mindful Moments to Bring Hope and Joy’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr...
Dec 31, 2024•29 min
Rounding up the final stomp of the year, content creator and writer David Larbi joins Dr Alex George to share his expertise on mindfulness and finding the small joys in life. In part 1, David shares how to find good moments every day, how to remind yourself that you deserve to be happy and why you should schedule in small moments of joy. Follow @davidlarbi and get his new book ‘Frequently Happy: 52 Mindful Moments to Bring Hope and Joy’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve yo...
Dec 30, 2024•29 min
In part 3, Dr Martin Brunet explains how Christmas can put a spotlight on underlying mental health issues, and offers advice for some common challenges you might be facing this season. Martin shares his tips on dealing with bereavement during this difficult time of year; if you have a loved one with an eating disorder Martin gives advice on how to support them during a holiday that is extremely food focussed; and Alex shares a health fact which highlights the benefits of a Christmas nap. Pre-ord...
Dec 25, 2024•23 min
In part 2, Dr Martin Brunet breaks down catastrophising thoughts: explaining how they can dominate your life and techniques to overcome them. Martin and Alex discuss breathing techniques you can try when you feel like you’re spiralling, how to put your thoughts into proportion with the issue at hand and how to navigate triggers. Pre-order Martin’s book ‘Your Worry Makes Sense’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Downloa...
Dec 24, 2024•28 min
The festive period can bring on a lot of anxiety and worry for many of us, so this week Dr Alex George has invited on an specialist guest who can help with these exact feelings. Dr Martin Brunet is a GP who offers expert advice on mental health, specifically anxiety. In part 1, Martin explains that people often underestimate their ability to get burnt out, how to manage your worry and why it’s so important to acknowledge your anxiety instead of ignoring it. Pre-order Martin’s book ‘Your Worry Ma...
Dec 23, 2024•29 min
In part 3, Liz Earle MBE shares her wisdom and life lessons with Dr Alex on exercise, alcohol and friendships. Liz explains why she’s forced herself to lighten up over the years, why she seriously considers every social engagement before she says yes and the pair discuss the oxymoron of alcohol and wellbeing. Follow @lizearleme and get her latest book, A Better Second Half Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual Download Me...
Dec 18, 2024•19 min
In part 2, Liz Earle shares with Dr Alex George how she went from beauty journalist to the household name we know today. Liz explains how she got into wellness when it was considered ‘woo woo’, how the ‘Liz Earle’ skincare brand came to be and she offers her insights on health and wellbeing trends. If you want to know which trends have stood the test of time vs. those that turned out to be just a fad, then this conversation is a must listen. Follow @lizearleme and get her latest book, A Better S...
Dec 17, 2024•20 min
