Michelle Elman is a life coach, broadcaster and author, who is releasing her fifth book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal’ on 8th May 2025. We go through an estimated 23 friendship breakups across our lives, so why do we rarely talk about how painful they are? In part 1, Michelle joins Dr Alex George to unpack why friendships aren’t treated with the same validity as romantic relationships, what a friendship breakup actually is and how to know when the right time to end a ...
May 05, 2025•32 min
In part 3, Dr Lindsay Browning discusses the impact coffee and alcohol have on your sleep, the importance of having a relaxing wind-down routine and why you should never snooze your alarm… Plus, Lindsay and Dr Alex George bust some common myths about sleep and Lindsay shares some useful tips and tricks to help you improve the quality of your sleep. Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thest...
Apr 30, 2025•30 min
In part 2, Dr Lindsay Browning joins Dr Alex George to discuss what insomnia actually is, why maintaining our circadian rhythm is vital for our sleep health and the different reasons so many of us struggle to fall asleep. Plus, Lindsay reveals the role of cortisol in our sleep schedule and how our phones impact our ability to fall asleep… Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Ge...
Apr 29, 2025•29 min
Dr Lindsay Browning is a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert who holds a doctorate in insomnia from the University of Oxford. She is the founder of Trouble Sleeping, a clinic based in Berkshire that has been helping people to improve their sleep for the past 15 years. In part 1, Lindsay joins Dr Alex George to unpack what a good night’s sleep actually is, why we don’t all need 8 hours of sleep and shares the important role our dreams play in processing our emotions. Plus, Lin...
Apr 28, 2025•30 min
In part 3, Tj Power gives some helpful tips and tricks for rebalancing your brain chemistry and living a happier life. Plus, Tj and Dr Alex George unpack how being bored can help stabilise your dopamine levels, the link between gut health and serotonin and how using a tablet can help curb your phone addiction… Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind M...
Apr 23, 2025•24 min
In part 2, Tj Power unpacks how our brain chemistry hasn’t adapted to our new modern world and reveals how our ancestors can teach us how to live happier, more fulfilled lives. Plus, Tj and Dr Alex George discuss why you should be in the pursuit of progress (not success!), the impact being in nature has on our serotonin levels and how uncomfortable emotions can guide you to an alternative life. Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ Follow ...
Apr 22, 2025•32 min
Tj Power is the creator of The DOSE Effect, a concept which explains how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins influence our physical and mental health. Tj’s organisation The DOSE Lab provides relatable, science-backed strategies to empower individuals to improve their mental wellbeing by rebalancing their brain chemistry. His book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller earlier this year. In part 1, Tj joins Dr Alex George t...
Apr 21, 2025•31 min
In part 3, Nicola Slawson and Dr Alex George discuss how your living situation can influence how you feel about being single, why it’s so important to put yourself out there and how being single can give you a unique sense of freedom… Plus, Nicola gives her top three tips to help you live your best single life. Follow @nicola_slawson and get her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manu...
Apr 16, 2025•28 min
In part 2, Nicola Slawson joins Dr Alex George to unpack how being single can impact you financially, the self-confidence that can come with being single and how truly accepting and knowing yourself is the key to living a happy life. Plus, Nicola describes the conflicting emotions of wanting to be single whilst also wanting children and explains how she platonically co-parents her child with her best friend. Follow @nicola_slawson and get her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Term...
Apr 15, 2025•23 min
Nicola Slawson is a journalist, author and public speaker who released her book ‘Single: Living a Complete Life on Your Own Terms’ earlier this year. Around 40% of people in the UK are single at any one time, yet singledom is rarely talked about. In part 1, Nicola and Dr Alex George discuss being single by choice, the societal expectation to be in a relationship and how despite public preconceptions - single people aren’t living without love. Plus, Nicola unpacks the importance of fostering soci...
Apr 14, 2025•30 min
In part 3, Patrick and Dr Alex George unravel the concept of ‘enclothed cognition’ and discuss how the clothes we wear can improve our mood and even elevate our level of authority… Plus, Patrick shares his thoughts on ‘dopamine dressing’, the importance of fashion for our self-expression and how we can all tell a story through our clothes. Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier’ Check out community clothing...
Apr 09, 2025•20 min
In part 2, Patrick Grant unpacks the impact fast fashion is having on our mental health, how he started his clothing brand Community Clothing and shares why it’s so important to readdress your relationship with your wardrobe. Plus, Patrick talks to Dr Alex George about how buying quality clothing can improve your sense of wellbeing and reveals the coolest person he ever made a suit for… Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things C...
Apr 08, 2025•25 min
Best known for being a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant is a fashion designer, businessman and former Saville Row tailor. It’s no secret that overconsumption is a huge problem. Patrick is passionate about getting people to rethink what they purchase and released his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier’ last year. In part 1, Patrick talks to Dr Alex George about the impact that owning so much stuff can have on our mental...
Apr 07, 2025•28 min
In part 3, Laura Mucha gives some helpful advice on how to use attachment theory to improve our relationships, reveals how attachment theory impacts all relationship types (not just romantic!) and explains why we shouldn’t run away from security, even if it’s something we’re not used to experiencing… Plus, Laura and Dr Alex George discuss why we shouldn’t demonise insecure attachment, it does serve a purpose in keeping us safe - otherwise it wouldn’t exist! Follow @lauramucha and get her book ‘P...
Apr 02, 2025•19 min
In part 2, Laura Mucha unpacks the preoccupied and disorganised attachment styles, the differences between the interview and questionnaire methods of researching attachment theory and reveals whether or not it is possible to change our attachment style… Plus, Laura and Dr Alex George discuss the impact our upbringing has on our adult relationships and the importance of having people in your life who understand your attachment style and how it may influence your behaviour. Follow @lauramucha and ...
Apr 01, 2025•25 min
Laura Mucha is an award-winning poet and Author-in-Residence in the Department of Public Health & Primary Care at the University of Cambridge. She has authored numerous books for adults and children, and earlier this year released her latest book ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships’. In part 1, Laura joins Dr Alex George to discuss what attachment theory actually is, the different attachment styles and how they first appear in childhood. Plus, Laura explai...
Mar 31, 2025•26 min
In part 3, Dr Rupy Aujla shares some useful recipes to increase your protein intake and reveals why we shouldn’t be afraid of inflammation… Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @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 information....
Mar 26, 2025•30 min
In part 2, Dr Rupy Aujla shares the impact of protein on your hormones and reveals why it’s so important for menopausal women to increase their protein intake. Plus, Rupy and Dr Alex George unpack how protein can boost your energy levels and why magical things can happen when you combine a high protein diet with resistance training… Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast...
Mar 25, 2025•22 min
Dr Rupy Aujla is an NHS doctor and nutritionist. After suffering from a heart condition, Rupy set up The Doctor’s Kitchen, a platform dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives using evidence-based food and lifestyle medicine. His latest book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer’ was released on 13th March 2025. In part 1, Rupy joins Dr Alex George to unpack what protein actually is, why it’s so important for our health and why so many of u...
Mar 24, 2025•30 min
In part 3, Owen shares some helpful tips for managing anxiety and explains why it’s so important to not push away your anxious thoughts - it will only make your anxiety worse! Plus, Owen and Dr Alex George share what working in the NHS has taught them about life and how that relates to their own anxieties… Follow @owenokaneten and get his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental ...
Mar 19, 2025•29 min
In part 2, Owen O’Kane joins Dr Alex George to discuss the concept of ‘the anxious self’, and reveals why you should let it live alongside you, rather than fight it. Plus, Owen shares the importance of feeling your thoughts instead of intellectualising them, why you need to set boundaries with your anxiety and reveals why you need to be willing to sit with feelings of discomfort. Follow @owenokaneten and get his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new...
Mar 18, 2025•29 min
Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist with over 25 years clinical experience and is regarded as one of the UK’s leading and most trusted mental health experts. He is a Sunday Times bestselling author, and his book ‘Addicted to Anxiety’ explores whether there is an addictive component to anxiety. In part 1, Owen joins Dr Alex George to unpack how we can become attached to the process of anxiety and how even though it can be uncomfortable, anxiety ultimately operates as a protective mechanism… Plus, th...
Mar 17, 2025•33 min
In part 3, Alex Partridge shares some helpful tips for managing ADHD, including how to take accountability for your actions and beneficial exercises you can do to improve your self-awareness. Plus, Alex and Dr Alex George talk about the perception of time when you have ADHD and give some advice to parents of ADHD children… Follow @alex_partridge_100 , listen to the ADHD Chatter podcast and check out his book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life’ . Follow the podcast on ...
Mar 12, 2025•26 min
In part 2, Alex Partridge joins Dr Alex George to dive deep into the process of getting an ADHD diagnosis, why they believe the word ‘deficit’ is an inaccurate description of ADHD and unpack why it’s vital to share your worries with others. Plus, Alex reveals why so many women have been misdiagnosed with anxiety instead of ADHD and flips the script on traits we commonly associate with ADHD - people rarely focus on the positive elements such as boosted creativity! Follow @alex_partridge_100 , lis...
Mar 11, 2025•19 min
Alex Partridge is the founder of LADBible and UNILAD, and host of the hugely successful podcast ADHD Chatter. After being diagnosed with ADHD later in life at 34, Alex has built a platform dedicated to helping others understand their ADHD diagnosis and recently released his debut book ‘Now It All Makes Sense: How An ADHD Diagnosis Changed My Life’. In part 1, Alex joins Dr Alex George to unpack what ADHD actually is, how it affects those who have it and reveals why it's so important to be kind t...
Mar 10, 2025•39 min
In part 3, Adrienne shares her tips for accepting when you’ve made a bad decision, and why having regrets isn’t necessarily a bad thing… Plus, Adrienne and Dr Alex George unpack the burden people-pleasing can have on your life and share their experiences of imposter syndrome. Follow @adrienne_ldn and get her book ‘Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Downlo...
Mar 05, 2025•28 min
In part 2, Adrienna Adhami talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of understanding your values. Many of us are influenced by our friends, family and even society’s view of what’s important, so how do we figure out what actually matters to us? Plus, Adrienne shares some wisdom about defining success for you and reveals how making difficult decisions can pay off in the long run, even if they hurt in the moment. Follow @adrienne_ldn and get her book ‘Decisions That Matter: How to Make Decisio...
Mar 04, 2025•28 min
Adrienne Adhami is a wellbeing expert, podcaster and author of the brilliant new book Decisions That Matter: How To Make Decisions In A World of Endless Choice. In part 1, Adrienne joins Dr Alex George to unpack how to make effective decisions that can lead you to the life you want. Research shows we make 35,000 decisions in just one day, so it’s important to make them count! Plus, Adrienne reveals what decision-fatigue really is, why it’s so important to trust your gut and shares how understand...
Mar 03, 2025•37 min
In part 3, Dr Helen Evans-Howells reveals that allergy-sufferers have some of the poorest qualities of life in the UK and shares some helpful tips for supporting the people with allergies in your life. Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of continuing to live your life in spite of your allergies. Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK . Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the me...
Feb 26, 2025•13 min
In part 2, Dr Helen Evans-Howells discusses when is the right time to introduce your child to allergens and gives tips on how to manage hay fever and asthma. Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about why it’s so important to keep allergens in your children’s diet once they’ve been introduced and reveals the exciting changes happening in the allergy world… Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK . Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The M...
Feb 25, 2025•23 min
