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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. Every week Dr Alex George is joined by a guest to find out how we can use their expertise to help us become a healthier version of

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31:10

Pt 1: The Truth About Why We Drink Alcohol |...

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2026/01/12

Charles Knowles is Professor of Surgery at Queen Mary University of London, and a recovering alcoholic who has written about his experience with addiction in his new book ‘Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More’.In part one, Charles joins Dr Alex George to discuss why some of us can drink more than others, why humans have drank alcohol throughout history and whether it is actually possible to ever have ‘just one more’...Plus, Charles unpacks his concept of the ‘Three Cs’ when

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Pt 3: The Hardest Part of Sobriety - and How to Get...

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2026/01/07

In part three, Clare Pooley shares some of the best lessons she’s learnt from over ten years of sobriety, to help encourage you through your own Dry January journey.Plus, Clare and Dr Alex George discuss their favourite parts of alcohol-free living and give some actionable advice for overcoming the hardest parts of being sober.Follow @clare_pooley and check out her book The Sober Diaries. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale

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Pt 2: Navigating the First 30 Days Alcohol-Free |...

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2026/01/06

In part two, Clare Pooley opens up about the feelings of shame that surrounded her early days of sobriety, and how starting her blog helped navigate the initial period of alcohol-free living.Plus, Clare and Dr Alex George debunk the myth that you can’t have fun when sober, and why it’s vital you continue socialising when taking part in Dry January…Follow @clare_pooley and check out her book The Sober Diaries. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission

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Pt 1: Why Dry January Could Change Your Life | Clare...

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2026/01/05

Happy New Year Stompers! To mark Dry January, we’re releasing a special mini-series exploring what alcohol-free living is actually like, to hopefully encourage you to give it a go yourself in 2026.This week, Dr Alex George is joined by Clare Pooley. Clare is a best-selling author, blogger and public speaker who’s had her own journey with alcohol - and has been sober for the past ten years!In this episode, Clare shares how she first recognised she had a problem with alcohol, what inspired her to quit

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Pt 3: Are Men and Women’s Brains Really Different? |...

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2025/12/31

In part three, Professor Gina Rippon unpacks whether there are any tangible differences between male and female brains, what brain imaging can tell us about autism and how stereotypes and early childhood environments shape the male and female experience.Plus, Gina and Dr Alex George discuss how through understanding how autism shows up differently, we can create a more inclusive society.Follow @ginarippon1 and check out the books mentioned in this episode, The Lost Girls of Autism: The Untold Story

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Pt 2: Understanding Autism in Women and Girls |...

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2025/12/30

In part two, Professor Gina Rippon explains how autistic women have been historically overlooked, the ways autism presents differently in women compared to men and how the ‘male spotlight’ effect has impacted how autism is viewed in society.Plus, Gina and Dr Alex George discuss the common autistic trait of ‘masking’ and unpack how being othered socially could literally change your brain…Follow @ginarippon1 and check out the books mentioned in this episode, The Lost Girls of Autism: The Untold Story

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Pt 1: Are More People Autistic Nowadays? | Professor...

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2025/12/29

Gina Rippon is Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging at Aston University, and is a leading researcher in understanding how autism shows up differently in women and girls.There seems to be a consensus in the media that there’s been an influx of autism diagnoses in recent years, and in part one Gina joins Dr Alex George to discuss whether this is actually the case, what the diagnosis process is like and whether being labelled as autistic is actually beneficial for the individual…Plus, Gina

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19:44

Pt 3: The Tools You Need to Thrive in Uncertainty |...

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2025/12/24

In part three, Katherine Templar Lewis and Dr Alex George discuss tools you can use to improve your uncertainty tolerance, how you can change your mindset to be more positive and why uncertainty can be an exciting place for opportunity to grow.Plus, Katherine shares some helpful tips for rewiring troublesome thought patterns and shares why it’s so important to process negative feelings correctly.Follow @katherinetemplarlewis and her co-author @samconniff and pre-order their book The Uncertainty

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24:31

Pt 2: How to Stop Worrying About Everything |...

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2025/12/23

In part two, Katherine Templar Lewis unpacks why uncertainty is such a big problem among women and young people in particular, the four things people worry about the most and whether you can ever truly let go of uncertainty…Plus, Katherine and Dr Alex George discuss the link between uncertainty and mental illness.Follow @katherinetemplarlewis and her co-author @samconniff and pre-order their book The Uncertainty Toolkit: How to Feel Calmer, Happier and More Confident In an Uncertain World, out 1

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28:22

Pt 1: Why You Need to Embrace Uncertainty | Katherine...

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2025/12/22

Katherine Templar Lewis is a creative scientist, who specialises in neuroscience and neuroaesthetics. Katherine is also part of The Uncertainty Experts, who have been running interactive experiments exploring how people navigate feelings of uncertainty.We all experience uncertainty throughout our lives, whether you’ve just graduated university, lost your job or simply don’t know what the future holds - fear of the unknown can be debilitating.In part one, Katherine joins Dr Alex George to discuss why

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23:51

Pt 3: Staying Kind When Life Feels Cruel | Rob Parsons

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2025/12/17

In part three, Rob Parsons joins Dr Alex George to explore how we can come to terms with bad things happening to good people, and why you should never regret being kind.Plus, Rob shares some actionable advice for practicing kindness in everyday life and explains why he believes being kind isn’t innate, but rather a skill you learn and cultivate.Check out Rob’s book A Knock at the Door: A Homeless Man, a Lawyer…and a Family Changed Forever, the proceeds of which go towards his brilliant charity Care

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Pt 2: The Ripple Effect of a Single Act of Kindness |...

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2025/12/16

In part two, Rob Parsons speaks about the profound impact letting a homeless man live with him had on his life, how kindness can be transformative and why giving to others can give you a sense of dignity.Plus, Rob and Dr Alex George unpack the importance of community for our wellbeing and discuss what is really important in life…Check out Rob’s book A Knock at the Door: A Homeless Man, a Lawyer…and a Family Changed Forever, the proceeds of which go towards his brilliant charity Care for the Family

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Pt 1: Why I Let a Homeless Man In - and Why He Stayed...

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2025/12/15

Rob Parsons is an author, public speaker and charity founder with an unbelievable story that encapsulates the true meaning of Christmas.In part one, Rob recounts the knock at the door that changed his life forever - why he welcomed a homeless man into his home once Christmas, and how that sparked a 45-year long companionship.Plus, Rob and Dr Alex George discuss how our childhood can influence our self-worth, and unpack why we’re all much more similar than we are different.Check out Rob’s book A

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Pt 3: Do Digital Detoxes Actually Work? | Dr Elaine...

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2025/12/10

In part three, Dr Elaine Kasket explains how to mitigate the negative effects of AI on our lives, whether digital detoxes actually work and shares some useful tips to help you stop mindlessly scrolling…Plus, Elaine and Dr Alex George explore the surprising environmental impacts of artificial intelligence that you’re likely unaware of.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

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Pt 2: Could AI Replace Therapists - and Should It? |...

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2025/12/09

In part two, Dr Elaine Kasket unpacks the impact of AI-generated ‘relationship bots’ on modern society, the dangers of people using AI chatbots as a replacement for therapy and reveals whether it’s possible for us to ever live without AI again…Plus, Elaine and Dr Alex George discuss how many of us have fallen into a toxic relationship with technology and Elaine shares some fascinating insights about the true accuracy of artificial intelligence.Follow @elainekasket and check out her latest book

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30:26

Pt 1: What Happens to Your Data When You Die? | Dr...

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2025/12/08

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

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20:47

Pt 3: Practical Tools for Emotional Regulation |...

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2025/12/03

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

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35:43

Pt 2: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed by Your...

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2025/12/02

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

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24:42

Pt 1: What Actually is Emotional Intelligence? |...

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2025/12/01

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

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26:12

Pt 3: Do Supplements Really Boost Immunity? | Dr...

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2025/11/26

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

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