
Stompcast
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Pt 3: The Final Episode of the Stompcast | Jane George
Pt 2: Navigating Suicide Grief and Raising £100k for Mental Health | Jane George
Pt 1: Dr Alex’s Mum on Love Island, ADHD and Growing Up | Jane George
Pt 3: Can One Person Really Change Government Policy? | Ben West
Pt 2: Should We Ban Social Media for Under 16s? | Ben West
Pt 1: The Suicide Prevention Project That’s Sent 3.5 Million Letters | Ben West
Pt 3: The Freedom that Comes When Anxiety Stops Defining You | Owen O’Kane
Pt 2: What Your Anxiety is Trying to Tell You | Owen O’Kane
Pt 1: How to Work With Anxiety Instead of Against It | Owen O’Kane
Pt 3: Is Wellness Culture Making Your Anxiety Worse? | Anxiety Josh
Pt 2: What is Your Therapist Really Thinking? | Anxiety Josh
Pt 1: Is AI the Future of Therapy? | Anxiety Josh
Pt 3: ‘Concerts are Audio Described Because of Me!’ | How Claire Sisk is Making the World More Accessible
Pt 2: What I Wish Sighted People Knew About Going Blind | Claire Sisk
Pt 1: ‘I Didn’t Tell Anyone I Was Going Blind’ | Claire Sisk
Pt 3: The Taboo and Silent Struggle of Infertility and Faith | Gini Bhogal
Pt 2: What Happened When the Truth was Revealed Almost 30 Years Later | Gini Bhogal
Pt 1: The Woman Who Donated Her Eggs to a Stranger on the Tube | Gini Bhogal
Pt 3: How to Live When You Thought You Were Going to Die | Shell Rowe
Pt 2: TMI! Why Oversharing Can Be The Key to Feeling Less Alone | Shell Rowe
Pt 1: ‘No One Ever Thinks They’ll Get Cancer’ | Shell Rowe on her Mental Battle
Pt 3: The Reality of Being a Mum to Neurodivergent Children | Laura Guckian
Pt 2: Mumfessions: ‘Did I Make the Right Choice Becoming a Parent?’
Pt 1: Why This New Mum Admitted Herself Into a Psychiatric Hospital | Laura Guckian
Pt 3: A New Era: What Do YOU Want From the Stompcast?
Pt 2: The Hidden Truth of Recording Outside for 200 Episodes
Pt 1: Is This The End of Stompcast?
Pt 3: Is Anger Actually Good for You? | Anna Mathur
Pt 2: The Warning Signs: Managing Anger Before It Takes Over | Anna Mathur
Pt 1: Why You Keep Snapping at the People You Love (And How to Stop) | Anna Mathur
Pt 3: Want to Explore? Here’s Where to Start | Lucy Shepherd
Pt 2: Face to Face with Lions and Polar Bears: How She Made It Out Alive | Lucy Shepherd
Pt 1: ‘Everyone Told Us We’d Die’: Risking Everything to Explore the Wild | Lucy Shepherd
Upgrade Your Brain’s Hardware with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola (FULL EPISODE)
Ben West on the Worst Day of his Life, and How He Found Himself Again (FULL EPISODE)
Greg James on How to Grow Up without Growing Old (FULL EPISODE)

Pt 3: How to Meditate with a Busy Mind | Eve Lewis
In part 3, Eve explains how to meditate if you can not sit still – don’t worry, mindfulness is still for you!Eve and Dr Alex discuss the true impact of meditating every day, and why mindfulness is a skill you need to practise. Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.comOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 2: How to Fall Asleep if Your Mind is Racing | Eve Lewis
In part 2, Eve Lewis explains the benefits of a daily meditation and why you only need 5 minutes a day to start feeling the difference. Plus, she shares some techniques on how to calm racing thoughts before bed and join us in a guided meditation to really start to feel zen. Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.comOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 1: It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Lane | Eve Lewis
Eve Lewis is one of the most recognisable voices in the mindfulness space. As the former Director of Meditation at Headspace, she’s the voice of hundreds of guided courses, sleep exercises, and the voice of the Headspace podcast. In this episode, Eve joins Dr Alex George to share how she went from burning out in advertising to joining Headspace as a fledgling start-up. Plus, Eve explains what mindfulness actually is and how it can help with feelings of doom and uncertainty. Follow @meditatewitheve / www.meditatewitheve.comOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 3: ‘I Was Scared to Say I Had Depression’ Why Mental Health Stigma is Still Prevalent Today | That Park Bench Girl
In part three, Lara talks about the struggles of opening yourself up to strangers when you’re a people pleaser, and how she’s trying to fix that.Plus, Lara and Dr Alex discuss how their OCD presents itself and uncommon symptoms of OCD, which can leave so many people undiagnosed. Follow @thatparkbenchgirl Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 2: How to Spot a Friend Who’s Struggling | That Park Bench Girl
In part two, Lara shares the most impactful conversations she’s had with strangers about mental health.Lara and Dr Alex discuss the responsibilities of being a mental health spokesperson, how to identify when a friend is struggling, and how to make your social media more positive.If you or anyone you know is struggling, call Samaritans at 116 123Follow @thatparkbenchgirl Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 1: Why Talking to Strangers Changed My Life | That Park Bench Girl
In May 2024, Lara Philippart decided to sit on a bench and invite strangers to talk about their mental health, becoming ‘That Park Bench Girl’. She’s since had over 100 conversations, and today she adds Dr Alex George to that list. In part one, Lara explains why she began ‘park benching’, the surprising statistics around the amount of men who have spoken to her and the process of becoming a mental health first aider. If you or anyone you know is struggling, call Samaritans at 116 123Follow @thatparkbenchgirlOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Join The Stompcast Team (We’re Hiring)
We’re growing the team behind The Stompcast and are looking for a Video & Podcast Producer to join us.This is a unique opportunity to lead the podcast end-to-end, shaping conversations, producing episodes, and creating standout video content. You’ll also play a key role in building Alex’s YouTube channel, from content planning through to delivery and growth.If you’re passionate about storytelling, love podcasts, and understand how to create content that connects across audio and video, we’d love to hear from you.To apply or request the full job description: Email [email protected] with your CV and examples of your work.Or feel free to share this with someone who might be a great fit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pt 3: How to Make Your Dreams Actually Happen | Matt Edmondson
A national radio show, board game company, TV shows and now a brand new podcast… In part 3, Matt Edmondson shares how he manages his many spinning plates. Plus, he reveals the wild and crazy topic he’s written a musical about…Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast platforms.Follow @mattedmondsonOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 2: ‘I Love Having ADHD’ | Matt Edmondson
EIn part 2, Matt Edmondson reveals the podcast episode that led to his ADHD diagnosis and the many ways it impacts his life - for good and bad.Plus, he opens up about the loss of his dad to suicide, and in a vulnerable conversation, he talks about why it took him so long to process his grief. Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast platforms.Follow @mattedmondsonOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 1: Getting Fired From Your Dream Job | Matt Edmondson
BBC Radio 1 presenter Matt Edmondson joins Dr Alex George this week to share the realities of getting his dream job at 18 and then losing it...In part 1, Matt discusses how he achieved his presenting dreams from endless persistence, why he got fired from CBBC and what pulled him out of his subsequent depression. Novel Idea, a Matt & Mollie Production is available on all major podcast platforms.Follow @mattedmondsonOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 3: How to Find Strength in Struggle | Billy Monger
In part three, Billy Monger speaks about his close relationship with his sister as seen on Race Across the World. Plus, he shares how he’s continuing to push physical boundaries on his training to become a Paralympian in the LA 2028 Paralymics. Follow @billymongerracingOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 2: From Relearning to Ride a Bike to a Record-Breaking Ironman | Billy Monger
What did Billy Monger do next after his racing career? In part two, he shares with Dr Alex George why he said no to his first F1 presenting gig, the Comic relief challenge that pushed him to take on new physical challenges and how he broke the world Ironman record for a double amputee.Follow @billymongerracingOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 1: The Near-Death Experience That Changed My Life | Billy Monger
In 2017, Billy Monger woke up after a near-fatal crash as a double amputee. Almost ten years on, he joins Dr Alex George to share how he overcame all the odds after that life-changing day. In part one, Billy takes us back to that fateful day, how it felt to wake up with both his legs amputated and the campaign he undertook to return to racing. Follow @billymongerracingOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order 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.

Pt 3: The Truth About Balancing a Career and Children | Sedge Beswick
In part three, Sedge Beswick shares whether she believes women can really ‘have it all’, the joy and challenges of being a working mum and why she believes that ambition doesn’t die in the delivery room…Plus, Sedge and Dr Alex George discuss how we can look after women on maternity leave and whether working from home is actually a good thing for modern working culture.Follow @sedgebeswick and check out her Substack NXT LVL.Order 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.