Pt 2: What is Your Attachment Style and How Does it Affect You? | Dr Natalie Cawley
In part 2, Dr Natalie Cawley shares a deep dive into Attachment Theory, including an explanation of the different attachment styles.Natalie explains why attachment theory is important to understand, how your childhood affects your adult relationships and if it’s possible to change your attachment style. Plus, she discusses how to talk about attachment styles with your partner, what couples therapy is actually like and why it’s crucial to review your attachment style while single. Follow @nataliecawleypsych and get her book ‘Just About Coping’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Nov 202427min
Pt 1: How to Stop Overthinking | Dr Natalie Cawley
Dr Natalie Cawley is a psychotherapist and counselling psychologist with 12 years of experience in everything from couples therapy to treating patients in a secure facility. This week, she joins Dr Alex George for an in-depth conversation about therapy, coping mechanisms and anxiety. In part 1, Natalie shares what she thinks the most effective form of therapy is, how she would advise a chronic overthinker and how to deal with your fears of making mistakes. Follow @nataliecawleypsych and get her book ‘Just About Coping’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4 Nov 202432min
Pt 3: How to Talk to Children about their Mental Health | Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse
In part 3, Anna Whitehouse and Dr Alex look at mental health and the whole family. Anna and Alex discuss how to talk to children about mental health, Anna shares a great tip on how to get your children to open up more and the importance of apologising and owning up to your own mistakes as a parent. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Okt 202422min
Pt 2: How to Support New Parents | Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse
In part 2, Anna Whitehouse explains the best way anyone can support a new mum in the postpartum fog that commonly occurs.Anna shares the reality of postpartum depression, useful and tangible tips on how anyone can support a new parent and the importance of discussing everyone's sex education with both boys and girls.Plus, Alex describes what it’s like to deliver a baby via c-section!Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Okt 202430min
Pt 1: What Being a Parent is Really Like | Mother Pukka, Anna Whitehouse
Anna Whitehouse, aka Mother Pukka, is a broadcaster, journalist and campaigner who is a leading voice for all parents in the UK. In this episode, Anna joins Dr Alex George to discuss the reality parenting has on your mental health and why it’s integral everyone has an understanding, whether they have children or not. In part 1, Anna explains the stark difference of attitudes around maternity in the UK and abroad; she shares tips on how to be a great team with your partner when you have a newborn baby and the driving force behind her incredible FlexAppeal campaign. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 Okt 202431min
Pt 3: Why Do We Keep Picking the Wrong Partners? Relationships Explained | Alain de Botton
In part 3, Alain de Botton shares his expertise on what makes relationships so complex and how to understand your partner better.Alain explains attachment theory, and the real-life scenario you see it playing out; why we make the bizarre choice to choose partners who seem obviously bad for us; and he offers his advice on how to get over heartbreak. Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Okt 202421min
Pt 2: What Can Atheists Learn from Religion? | Alain de Botton
In part 2, Alain de Botton and Dr Alex George discuss religion, and what parts you can use to improve your life without having to believe.Alain explains how organised religion educates people on morals and ethics, what it means to practise something “religiously” and the lost connection between philosophy and fashion.Plus, Alain explains the psychological benefits of art therapy, exercises you can practise today and why he doesn’t believe in the word “Expert”.Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Okt 202426min
Pt 1: Are We Truly Defined By Our Past? | Alain de Botton
Best-selling author and philosopher Alain de Botton joins Dr Alex George in this fascinating conversation – if you want to understand yourself better this is one you do not want to miss. In part 1, Alain explains why things that happen in our childhood have such a profound impact on us – even when we can’t remember it; why a breakdown could be the sign of a breakthrough and how to stop putting emphasis on what other people think. Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Okt 202433min
