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Oct 9, 2023 • 30min

Pt 1: Living on the Edge with Peter Hickman

The fastest road racer in the world, 13-time TT winner and professional motorcycle racer Peter Hickman joins Dr Alex in the Isle of Man for this week’s stomp.Peter and Alex share the history of TT racing and the extraordinary speeds that go with it, Peter explains why despite the dangers he still loves to race and the mindset required for racing at 160 miles an hour.Follow Peter @hickyracer60 and the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Check out www.visitisleofman.com and experience the Island yourself! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 4, 2023 • 25min

Pt 3: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome with Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw

Laura and Steph discuss the important lessons they weren’t taught at school, how to combat comparison and their new book You Take Care. Plus, the health fact of the week leads to a revealing discussion about men’s height on dating apps and why models are always so tall. Pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual and You Take Care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 21min

Pt 2: Turning Toxic Body Image into Positive Change with Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw

In part 2, Laura and Steph share how naivety helped them jump into building a business. The pair tell Alex about their time in the modelling industry, how they connected through struggles with their body images and the merits of working with someone you’ve been best friends with for 10 years. Follow Laura @laura.henshaw, Steph @stephclairesmith and The Stompcast @thestompcast and pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 28min

Pt 1: From Best Friends to Successful Entrepreneurs with Steph Claire Smith & Laura Henshaw

Authors, entrepreneurs and best friends Laura Henshaw & Steph Claire Smith join Dr Alex for a stomp around Regents Park in central London. The pair discuss how they started their business with an ebook in 2015 and the unexpected growth and community they have created with Kic. Laura opens up about being type A and goal-driven when it comes to dieting and the eternal trap this created for her, whilst Steph shares the binging cycle that saw her become less energised and social. Follow Laura @laura.henshaw, Steph @stephclairesmith and @kic.app as well as, The Stompcast @thestompcast TW: This episode discusses disordered eatingLINKS:Beat: Eating disorder helplinesMind: Eating problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 21min

Pt 3: How to be Your Most Authentic Self with Mya-Rose Craig

In the final part of this week’s stomp, Mya-Rose discusses her favourite birds and her record breaking bird-count. Mya-Rose explains the power of connecting with an unusual hobby, the pair discuss their experiences of neurodiversity and Mya-Rose shares how birding helped her family's mental health.Follow Mya-Rose @birdgirluk and order Birdgirl, We Have a Dream or Flight and Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 26, 2023 • 28min

Pt 2: Develop a Trailblazing Mindset with Mya-Rose Craig

As Dr Alex continues his stomp with Mya-Rose, she shares how she created a whole birding community online with her blog Birdgirl when she was just 11 years old. They also discuss how she became a climate change activist working with National Geographic, her time in the Arctic with Greenpeace and the image of her on the ice that went viral attracting attention to the shrinking ice. Mya-Rose also explains the work of her charity Black2Nature, their mission to connect Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) people with nature and the importance of access to nature. Follow Mya-Rose  @birdgirluk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 25, 2023 • 29min

Pt 1: Find Peace with this Unexpected Hobby with Mya-Rose Craig

Activist, author and birdwatcher Mya-Rose West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp at Chew Valley Lake in Bristol. Mya-Rose shows Alex the ropes of birdwatching and discusses the positive effect it has had on her family and her own mental health and the pair reflect on the incredible therapeutic effects of nature. Follow Mya-Rose @birdgirluk and @thestompcast, pick up Dr Alex’s latest book The Mind Manual and order Birdgirl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 24min

Pt 3: Do You Learn to Live With, or Move On? With 3 Dads Walking 

In the final part of this stomp with Dr Alex George and 3 Dads Walking, they discuss some shocking statistics and the urgency to support young people with their mental health.They explain what suicide prevention is, why they’re lobbying the government to have it compulsory on the school curriculum and what the Prime Minister said to them when they were invited to Number 10. They also share tips on how to approach someone who is struggling and how you can help the 3 Dads in their mission. Follow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.ukLINKS:PapyrusHub of Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 19, 2023 • 29min

Pt 2: Why the 3 Dads Walking Joined Together in Memory of Their Daughters 

In part 2, the 3 Dads Walking share how they only met twice before setting off on the 300-mile walk which captured the attention of the nation. Tim reveals the note his daughter left for him, Mike shares the desperation of wanting to know why his daughter had taken her own life and Andy shares the game-changing moments which led to raising over £1 million. They also share their standout memories from the walk, including the moving stories from bereaved parents and the A-List celebrity who donated to their campaign. TW: This episode discusses suicideFollow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.ukLINKS:PapyrusHub of Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 41min

Pt 1: 3 Dads Walking in the Peak District

Mike, Andy and Tim are three fathers who tragically lost their daughters to suicide. In their memory, they formed ‘3 Dads Walking’ to raise money and awareness for the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK.Joining Dr Alex George at Mam Tor in the Peak District, they each share the stories of their girls, their monumental losses and the early foundations of their combined fundraising efforts. Also, in a poignant moment, the recording is interrupted by a member of the public who felt compelled to share his own story of being touched by suicide. TW: This episode discusses suicideFollow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.ukLINKS:PapyrusHub of Hope Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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