Stompcast

In this engaging discussion, Jane Ollis, a neurotech pioneer and developer behind the Sona vagus-nerve stimulation device, dives deep into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve. She explains its critical role in stress management and resilience building. Jane shares insights from her device's development, including the surprising clinical effects observed. They also touch on practical strategies to combat stress and the importance of mindset and physiology in enhancing resilience. The conversation is filled with transformative ideas for personal growth!

Jane Ollis, an entrepreneur and former medical biochemist, dives into the misunderstood world of stress. She discusses how our stress response is outdated and reveals the surprising role of cortisol. Jane links chronic stress to conditions like tinnitus, emphasizing the need for awareness. Listeners learn about the vagus nerve's crucial role in communication between the brain and body and discover effective breathing techniques that can significantly reduce stress. This engaging conversation redefines how we perceive and manage stress.

In this engaging conversation, Stuart Sandeman, a breathwork practitioner and founder of Breathpod, reveals the transformative power of breath. He discusses how breathwork can reach emotional depths that talk therapy often misses, enabling deeper trauma processing. Stuart shares quick and effective techniques like 4-4-8 breathing and the Infinity Breath, enhancing emotional regulation and stress relief. He emphasizes breathing as a vital map of human experience, inviting listeners to embrace their emotions fully.

Stuart Sandeman, a breathwork coach and founder of Breathpod, dives deep into the transformative power of breath. He explains how breath connects us to the present and can be a tool for processing trauma. Listeners will discover breathwork techniques to alleviate stress and enhance emotional well-being. Stuart even performs a 'breath test' with Dr. Alex George, illustrating why babies are the ultimate breathing experts. Tune in for insights into spiritual healing through breath and practical methods to regulate emotions.

Stuart Sandeman, a breathing expert and performance coach, shares his transformative journey into breathwork inspired by grief. He discusses the connection between deep breathing and human connection, challenging the notion of a 'proper' way to breathe. Listeners will learn how breath can foster emotional healing and enhance self-awareness, as well as explore breathing techniques that help unlock trapped emotions. Stuart unpacks the impact of rhythmic breathing on managing stress, offering insights into achieving a meditative state during emotional challenges.

In part three, Dr Shawn Watson unpacks the key things that impact your brain health, debates whether we can actually multitask and reveals what he’s most excited for regarding research into decision fatigue.Plus, Shawn and Dr Alex George discuss how a sense of purpose can improve your mental wellbeing and how exercising can boost your decision-making abilities…Follow @decisionsthatcount and check out Shawn’s podcast here.Preorder Happy Habits hereFollow 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 two, Dr Shawn Watson shares some useful tips for overcoming decision fatigue, unpacks why mindfulness is more than a spiritual practice and explains why you need to ditch your to-do list and start a decision list instead…Plus, Shawn and Dr Alex George discuss how our decision-making has been impacted by toxic productivity culture and ponder whether we have reached the limit of what humans are actually capable of when it comes to work.Follow @decisionsthatcount and check out Shawn’s podcast here.Preorder Happy Habits hereFollow 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 Shawn Watson is a neuroscientist specialising in decision fatigue, and is regarded as a breakthrough mind in Alzheimer’s research.We make around 35,000 decisions every day, but what actually is decision fatigue? In part one, Shawn joins Dr Alex George to unpack what happens in the brain when we’re making decisions, discusses the different neurotransmitters involved in the decision-making process, and reveals why we need to think of decision fatigue as a physical limitation - not a psychological one.Plus, Shawn breaks down the consequences of decision fatigue and explains how we’ve ended up with an evolutionary mismatch when it comes to our daily decision-making.Follow @decisionsthatcount and check out Shawn’s podcast here.Preorder Happy Habits hereFollow 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.

Ro Mitchell, an author and mental health advocate, discusses actionable steps to transform self-doubt into confidence. She emphasizes the significance of trusting yourself and embracing your emotions, no matter how challenging. Ro and Dr. Alex George dive into rejection sensitivity dysphoria, sharing personal anecdotes that reveal the emotional struggles tied to perceived rejection. The duo also highlights the importance of self-talk and its role in personal growth, illustrating how gardening and community support can aid in healing and resilience.

In this engaging conversation, Ro Mitchell, author of 'How to Talk to Yourself: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence', shares her journey to transforming negative self-talk into a kinder inner dialogue. She emphasizes that you don’t need to love yourself, just to avoid hating yourself. Ro dives into the power of journaling for mental wellness and offers practical tips for combating self-comparison, especially in our social media-driven world. Together with Dr. Alex George, they explore the value of self-kindness in navigating life’s challenges.