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 clothingFollow 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.

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 Can Make Us Happier’Check out community clothingFollow 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.

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 health, how our consumption habits have changed over centuries and the role fashion brands play in our collective overconsumption…Plus, Patrick highlights that it’s not buying more things that makes us happy, but rather the connections we build with our belongings that improves our wellbeing.Follow @patrickgrantism and get his book ‘Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier’Check out community clothingFollow 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.

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 ‘Please Find Attached: How Attachment Theory Explains Our Relationships’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.

In this discussion, Laura Mucha, an expert on attachment theory and author of 'Please Find Attached', dives into preoccupied and disorganized attachment styles. She shares insights on how our upbringing shapes adult relationships and whether attachment styles can truly change. Laura emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and having supportive people in our lives. With Dr. Alex George, they explore the challenges of recognizing these behaviors, especially during emotional stress, offering listeners valuable understandings for healthier connections.

Laura Mucha, an award-winning poet and Author-in-Residence at the University of Cambridge, delves into attachment theory and its profound effects on relationships. She explains various attachment styles and their origins in childhood, offering personal insights that enrich the discussion. Laura reveals how a life-changing accident motivated her to write her book, highlighting the complexities of memory in attachment. The conversation also critiques how self-reported attachment styles can often mask deeper emotional truths, urging listeners to explore their connections more authentically.

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 @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.

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 @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.

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 us are actually underconsuming protein…Plus, Rupy busts some common myths about protein and reveals how much protein we should be aiming to consume in a day and whether or not there is such a thing as too much protein.Follow @doctors_kitchen and get his book ‘Healthy High Protein: Supercharge your energy, feel stronger and live longer’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.

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 @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.