Stompcast
Dr Alex George
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 ourselves, mentally and physically. You’ll wind through uplifting and thought-provoking conversations with a soothing backdrop of birdsong, crashing waves or the breeze gently rustling through leaves. Each episode is split into three parts, designed to be listened to on three short stomps, or one long one. So put on your headphones, follow @thestompcast and join us on a good old stomp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Oct 31, 2022 • 30min
Pt 2: Esther Abrami on being told she’d "never make it"
As a teen, Esther Abrami was told she was ‘too ambitious’ and aiming ‘too high’ in her dream of becoming a world-class violinist; however by the age of 25, she was performing her debut solo at the Royal Albert Hall, proving her professors wrong.In part 2 of this conversation, you’ll hear Esther reflecting on her childhood in the south of France, learning to play the violin; how she dealt with negativity from her peers and what it’s like to be a young person building a career that intersects her online, modern-day work with the more traditional classical music industry.Follow Esther here and watch her YouTube videos here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 31, 2022 • 22min
Pt 3: Esther Abrami on why failure made her world-class talent
Despite months of setting 5am alarms for practice, and endless amounts of grit and determination, Esther shares how when she was 17, her preparation for a prestigious competition simply wasn’t enough however her failure to win has led her to some of her greatest successes today.In the final part of Dr Alex and Esther's stomp, you’ll hear them chat about how Esther dealt with self-doubt after failure, the importance of having her family as her support network and how she now prepares for important performances.The Mozart Effect Health Fact of the Week.Follow Esther here and watch her YouTube videos here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2022 • 28min
Pt 1: Joe Wicks in Virginia Water Lake
This week, the nation's favourite PE teacher, Joe Wicks, takes Dr Alex on a stomp around the beautiful Virginia Water Lake.Having recently had baby number three, Joe shares how he and his wife, Rosie, hope to grow their family, why getting outdoors is paramount to his happiness and mental health and why he’s calling for a change in the narrative around fitness. Follow Joe Wicks here and pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2022 • 32min
Pt 2: Joe Wicks on Success and Emotional Vulnerability
Whilst meandering around Virginia Water Lake, conversation between Joe and Dr Alex flows through the highs and lows of Joe’s career and how his purpose drives every decision he makes.Joe opens up about the importance of being emotionally vulnerable with his team and the working relationship he has with his brother, what it meant for him to receive his MBE and why his gratitude comes from his focus on the small things in life.Follow Joe Wicks here and pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2022 • 21min
Pt 3: Joe Wicks on Fatherhood and Family Life
In part 3 of this week’s stomp, Dr Alex and Joe Wicks take their conversation into Joe’s toolkit for life and the mindsets he adopts in order to keep his mental and physical health in check.While approaching the end of the stomp, you’ll hear Joe also sharing how he approaches fatherhood and keeps watch of his children's mental health as well as how he and Rosie still find time to unwind amongst the chaos of raising their three young children.Follow Joe Wicks here and pick up a copy of Dr Alex’s new book A Better Day here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 • 22min
Pt 1: Susannah Constantine in High Beeches
This week fashion-guru and Author, Susannah Constantine, is stomping with Dr Alex through the beautiful woodland of High Beeches.Famed for being one half of the trendy duo, ‘Trinny and Susannah’, Susannah has spent a large part of her life on screen, helping turn people’s confidence, and wardrobe, from drab to fab.But what happens off screen is where the story lies in this episode. You’ll hear Susannah open up about her alcoholism, her mothers bipolar and her time spent having intimate, royal dinners with none other than Princess Margaret.You can follow Susannah here and order her book ‘Ready For Absolutely Nothing’ here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 • 35min
Pt 2: Susannah Constantine on Royal friendships, bipolar and loss
Welcome to part 2 of this stomp with Susannah Constantine.The conversation flows into vibrant anecdotes from Susannah’s book, Ready For Absolutely Nothing, her story of alcoholism and her path to recovery.She also shares incredible anecdotes about her close friendship with Princess Margaret and her time spent with the Queen and Margaret Thatcher at Balmoral.If you can relate to Susannah’s story of loss and bipolar, you can find support from Bipolar UK here.You can follow Susannah here and order her book ‘Ready For Absolutley Nothing’ here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2022 • 20min
Pt 3: Susannah Constantine’s negative experience of boarding school
Welcome to the final part of this week's stomp with Susannah Constantine and Dr Alex.Susannah shares how boarding school isn’t quite what it may seem, how her school life impacted her mental health and why her book, Ready For Absolutely Nothing, was dictated by her memories of food…Susannah also shares her toolkit for life, her coping mechanisms, why her mother’s bipolar was constructive for her and why she has a zest for a joyful, humorous life.You can follow Susannah here and order her book ‘Ready For Absolutley Nothing’ here.Health Fact of the week source. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2022 • 60min
World Mental Health Day and My ADHD Diagnosis
It’s World Mental Health Day today so things are a little different this week! It’s one, longer episode this week where you’ll hear Dr Alex stomping around Battersea Park with his therapist, Dr Tarynne Quirk.Dr Tarynne is a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and following Dr Alex’s ADHD diagnosis announcement last week, it felt right to mark World Mental Health Day with an episode that is centred around therapy.This episode invites you along to Dr Alex’s therapy session to give you an insight into Alex’s ADHD diagnosis, what therapy is truly like and Dr Tarynne’s advice for finding the right counsellor and counselling style for you.If you’re looking to find a therapist in your area, head to this link and follow Dr Tarynne here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2022 • 26min
Pt 1: Adam Henson at Cotswold Park Farm
Countryfile presenter and farmer, Adam Henson, invited Dr Alex for a stomp around his farm, Cotswold Park Farm this week.In the first part of this conversation, you’ll hear how Adam got started with his Park Farm, why the outdoors is paramount to his wellbeing as well as why he believes that sometimes stopping is just as important as walking while out stomping.You’ll also hear one of the most incredibly descriptive grounding exercises on the podcast so far!Follow Adam Henson here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
