Pt 1: Why You Need to Be More Selfish | Suzy Reading
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Pt 1: Why You Need to Be More Selfish | Suzy Reading

Suzy Reading is a psychologist, self-care expert and author, whose latest book focuses on selfishness, and what it actually means to be selfish.


In part one, Suzy and Dr Alex George unpack what selfishness actually is, why being selfish has been demonised in the past, and why our self-care practices need to be more honest.


Plus, Suzy discusses the impact low self-worth can have not just on our own wellbeing, but on our wider relationships too.


Follow @suzyreading and pre-order her latest book How to Be Selfish: 7 steps to taking back your power, out 20 November 2025. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


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Pt 3: “People with Allergies Aren’t ‘Being Difficult’, They’re Asking You To Help Keep Them Alive” | Dr Helen Evans-Howells

Pt 3: “People with Allergies Aren’t ‘Being Difficult’, They’re Asking You To Help Keep Them Alive” | Dr Helen Evans-Howells

In part 3, Dr Helen Evans-Howells reveals that allergy-sufferers have some of the poorest qualities of life in the UK and shares some helpful tips for supporting the people with allergies in your life.Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about the importance of continuing to live your life in spite of your allergies. Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK.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.

26 Feb 13min

Pt 2: Don’t Fear Allergens! How to Introduce Them To Your Children | Dr Helen Evans-Howells

Pt 2: Don’t Fear Allergens! How to Introduce Them To Your Children | Dr Helen Evans-Howells

In part 2, Dr Helen Evans-Howells discusses when is the right time to introduce your child to allergens and gives tips on how to manage hay fever and asthma.Plus, Helen talks to Dr Alex George about why it’s so important to keep allergens in your children’s diet once they’ve been introduced and reveals the exciting changes happening in the allergy world…Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK.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.

25 Feb 23min

Pt 1: What Actually Are Allergies? A Deep Dive into Allergies with Dr Helen Evans-Howells

Pt 1: What Actually Are Allergies? A Deep Dive into Allergies with Dr Helen Evans-Howells

Dr Helen Evans-Howells is an allergy specialist with nearly 20 years experience as a GP in the NHS. She’s an allergy sufferer herself, and now runs her own food and environmental immunotherapy clinics in the UK.In part 1, Helen joins Dr Alex George to unpack the different types of allergies, how they develop and the different ways they can be treated.Plus, Helen debunks common myths about allergic reactions and highlights the importance of recognising the early signs of anaphylaxis.Follow @drhelenallergy and check out Anaphylaxis UK.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.

24 Feb 29min

Pt 3: How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance So You Don’t Get Burnout | Dr Claire Plumbly

Pt 3: How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance So You Don’t Get Burnout | Dr Claire Plumbly

In part 3, Claire and Alex discuss the importance of having a good work-life balance, how having a ‘third space’ that isn’t your home or place of work can boost your mood and discuss whether working-from-home is actually detrimental for your mental health...Plus, Alex and Claire talk about how connecting with nature is incredibly helpful for alleviating symptoms of burnout and why it’s so important to take a moment of pause.Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’.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.

19 Feb 16min

Pt 2: Are You a People-Pleaser? How to Have Boundaries and Practice Self-Compassion

Pt 2: Are You a People-Pleaser? How to Have Boundaries and Practice Self-Compassion

In part 2, Dr Claire Plumbly unpacks the damage being a people-pleaser can have on our mental health and how practicing compassion can help alleviate burnout.Plus, Alex shares his experiences with guilt and people-pleasing, and Claire shares some helpful tips for quietening your inner critic… Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’.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.

18 Feb 18min

Pt 1: The Key Signs of Burnout & How to Prevent It | Dr Claire Plumbly

Pt 1: The Key Signs of Burnout & How to Prevent It | Dr Claire Plumbly

Dr Claire Plumbly is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience helping people overcome anxiety, trauma and burnout. In part 1, Claire joins Dr Alex George to discuss the key signs of burnout, the roles our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems play in our daily lives and how understanding our nervous system can help us practice self-compassion…Follow @drclaireplumbly and get her book ‘Burnout: How to Manage Your Nervous System Before it Manages You’.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.

17 Feb 31min

Pt 3: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: The Importance of Getting Started | Jim Chapman

Pt 3: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: The Importance of Getting Started | Jim Chapman

In part 3, Jim discusses the importance of following your heart and having the confidence to step out of your comfort zone. Jim shares his experience of growing up with an abusive father, reveals why he dropped out of his Masters in Psychology to pursue social media and why failure is so important for self-development.Plus, Alex and Jim discuss why they find value in social media and Jim reveals the time he was offered a trip to space!Follow @jimchapman on InstagramFollow 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.

12 Feb 17min

Pt 2: Are You an Overthinker? Mental Fitness Tools to Reduce Worry | Jim Chapman

Pt 2: Are You an Overthinker? Mental Fitness Tools to Reduce Worry | Jim Chapman

In part 2, Jim shares his mental health journey and reveals how his concerns have shifted since having children.Jim discusses the impact exercise has on his mental health, why you should always endeavour to change a ‘what if?’ into a ‘why not?’ and why he doesn’t need a legacy to feel fulfilled with his life.Plus, Jim and Alex talk about the continuous role mental fitness plays in their lives and why worrying is just punishing yourself twice…Follow @jimchapman on InstagramFollow 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.

11 Feb 22min

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