Stompcast

Dr Kirren is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience, and has built an online following of over 600k through her helpful videos about living with anxiety.Many of us suffer from anxiety, so why do we rarely talk about the frightening symptoms of anxiety?In part 1, Kirren joins Dr Alex George to discuss the many different ways anxiety may present itself physically, the importance of accepting anxious thoughts and why it’s essential to make friends with uncertainty.Plus, Kirren shares some tips for managing the physical symptoms of anxiety and reveals why anxiety levels have risen drastically since the pandemic…Follow @drkirren and get her book ‘Ten Times Calmer: Beat Anxiety and Change Your Life’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 three, Hannah Alderson reveals the six steps to rebalancing your hormones and how your diet has a bigger impact on your hormonal health than you might think…Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George unpack the role movement can have on our hormones and how practicing daily gratitude can improve both your hormone health and mental wellbeing.Follow @hannahaldersonnutrition and get her book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness’.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 two, Hannah Alderson unpacks why more women are speaking up about their hormone health than ever before, the key roles cortisol and insulin play in our daily lives and why ‘being hormonal’ is actually a good thing.Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss why the 24 hour cycle is the most important in hormonal health and why your hormones are only ever as good as the clues you give them…Follow @hannahaldersonnutrition and get her book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness’.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.

Hannah Alderson is a nutritionist and hormone expert, who recently released her debut book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness’.Hormones are vital for our daily functioning and can be a great indicator for our overall health - so why do so many of us know so little about them?In part one, Hannah joins Dr Alex George to unpack our key hormones and their functions, the different factors that can impact our hormone function and why our hormones haven’t adapted to our modern world…Plus, Hannah discusses the differences between synthetic and natural hormones and reveals why (perhaps unfairly) cortisol has such a bad reputation. Follow @hannahaldersonnutrition and get her book ‘Everything I Know About Hormones: Six Steps to Optimal Health and Happiness’.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, Michelle Elman gives some helpful advice for making new friends and maintaining old ones.Plus, Michelle and Dr Alex George reflect on the different roles you play in different friendships and why it’s so important to be grateful for the friendships you do have.Follow @michellelelman and get her book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal’, coming 8th May, published by Renegade Books.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, Michelle Elman and Dr Alex George discuss how to heal from a friendship breakup, the importance of recognising grief when a friendship ends and why ambivalent friends can be more damaging than bad friends…Plus, Michelle talks about how to recognise if you’re being a bad friend and how you can’t have good boundaries without good communication.Follow @michellelelman and get her book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal’, coming 8th May, published by Renegade Books.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.

Michelle Elman is a life coach, broadcaster and author, who is releasing her fifth book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal’ on 8th May 2025.We go through an estimated 23 friendship breakups across our lives, so why do we rarely talk about how painful they are?In part 1, Michelle joins Dr Alex George to unpack why friendships aren’t treated with the same validity as romantic relationships, what a friendship breakup actually is and how to know when the right time to end a friendship is.Plus, Michelle discusses the unexpected health benefits of happy friendships (and how they can be as beneficial as quitting smoking!).Follow @michellelelman and get her book ‘Bad Friend: Why Friendship Breakups Hurt and How to Heal’, coming 8th May, published by Renegade Books.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.

Lindsay Browning, a sleep expert and author of 'Navigating Sleeplessness', joins the discussion to unravel the secrets of quality sleep. She highlights the surprising impact of coffee and alcohol and stresses the importance of a soothing wind-down routine. Lindsay also reveals why hitting the snooze button is a sleep sabotage tactic, debunks common sleep myths, and shares practical tips for improving sleep. From mindful tech use to dietary choices, she offers insights that can help anyone sleep deeper and better.

Dr. Lindsay Browning, a sleep expert and author of 'Navigating Sleeplessness,' joins Dr. Alex George to unravel the complexities of insomnia. They delve into why maintaining a circadian rhythm is crucial for sleep health and how stress hormones like cortisol disrupt it. Lindsay reveals the impact of technology and lifestyle choices on sleep quality. She also discusses the potential benefits of couples sleeping apart and addresses the tricky relationship between caffeine and rest. Tune in for effective strategies to improve your sleep!

Dr. Lindsay Browning, a chartered psychologist and sleep expert with a doctorate in insomnia, joins Dr. Alex George to delve into the science of sleep. They explore what constitutes a good night's sleep and the myth of needing eight hours. Lindsay highlights how dreams help process emotions and discusses the vital stages of sleep. She also reveals whether you can switch from being a night owl to an early bird. Tune in for fascinating insights on sleep's role in health and strategies to improve your sleep quality!