Pt 2: What We’re Getting Wrong About Growing Older | Dr Lucy Pollock
In part 2, Dr Lucy Pollock discusses the invaluable perspective we gain from ageing, the importance of recognising our impact on other people and unpacks what we’re getting wrong about ageing.Plus, Lucy and Dr Alex George answer all of the taboo questions you have about ageing and Lucy shares why she believes the depersonalisation of healthcare is a symptom of a system under pressure.Follow @dr_lucy_pollock and get her book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing’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.
9 Juni 36min
Pt 1: What No One Tells You About Ageing | Dr Lucy Pollock
Dr Lucy Pollock is a geriatrician with over 30 years experience working with older people in the NHS. She is a best-selling author and is releasing the paperback of her second book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing’ on 12th June 2025.As a species, we are living much longer lives and have more choices than ever before about how we will age - so why are so many of us fearful of getting older?In part 1, Lucy joins Dr Alex George to unpack why it’s important to not become obsessed with the process of getting older, the impact alcohol has on ageing and how exercising in your youth can set you up for a strong future.Plus, Lucy discusses how stress can affect how you age and why human connection is vital for bringing different generations together…Follow @dr_lucy_pollock and get her book ‘The Golden Rule: Lessons in Living from a doctor of ageing’You can check out The Recovery Letters project Lucy mentions here.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.
9 Juni 37min
Pt 3: What Does the Future of Women’s Health Look Like? | Dr Hazel Wallace
In part 3, Dr Hazel Wallace reveals how to talk about periods in your relationship, why we need to improve education about the menstrual cycle and what the future of women’s health looks like.Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of equipping young girls with the tools they need in order to continue exercising whilst on their periods and how to go about reducing feelings of shame surrounding your cycle.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health’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.
4 Juni 19min
Pt 2: How to Optimise Your Menstrual Cycle | Dr Hazel Wallace
In part 2, Dr Hazel Wallace discusses the risks of overexercising when on your period, how microplastics affect women’s fertility and why she believes the menstrual cycle should be recognised as a vital sign…Plus, Hazel and Dr Alex George unpack the importance of men educating themselves about periods and how to recognise when period pain might be a sign of something more serious.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health’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.
3 Juni 25min
Pt 1: Is This Normal? Decoding Your Period Symptoms | Dr Hazel Wallace
Dr Hazel Wallace is a women’s health nutritionist, former NHS doctor and founder of The Food Medic. She is a bestselling author and released her latest book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health’ on 22nd May 2025.1.9 billion people menstruate and have on average 456 periods over the course of a lifetime - so why do periods still feel like such a taboo topic?In part 1, Hazel joins Dr Alex George to unpack how your period affects your overall health, how your nutrition can impact your hormonal health and how to know what’s ‘normal’ for your menstrual cycle.Plus, Hazel discusses why it’s so important to track your cycle and gives some helpful advice for how to best advocate for yourself when speaking to your doctor about your period.Follow @drhazelwallace and get her book ‘Not Just a Period: Reclaim Your Cycle, Harness Your Hormones and Take Control of Your Health’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.
2 Juni 30min
Pt 3: A Therapist’s Advice on Making the Most of Your Therapy Sessions | Jodie Cariss
In part three, Jodie Cariss gives some helpful advice on how to make the most of your therapy sessions, discusses why journalling can be a great tool to measure progress and shares some useful self-care tips for outside of the therapy room.Plus, Jodie and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of meeting yourself where you’re at and why it’s vital to remember that feelings are transient.Check out Self Space and get Jodie’s book ‘How to Grow Through What You Go Through: Mental Maintenance for Modern Lives’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.
28 Maj 18min
Pt 2: How to Tell if Therapy is ‘Working’ - And What to Do if It’s Not | Jodie Cariss
In part two, Jodie Cariss and Dr Alex George discuss how to know when a therapist isn’t the right fit for you, and how to approach this tricky conversation.Plus, Jodie unpacks how to measure progress when undergoing therapy, the importance of understanding that healing is not linear and why being challenged by your therapist can be a good thing…Check out Self Space and get Jodie’s book ‘How to Grow Through What You Go Through: Mental Maintenance for Modern Lives’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.
27 Maj 26min
Pt 1: Why You Should Go to Therapy (Even If You Think You Don’t Need To) | Jodie Cariss
Jodie Cariss is a therapist with over 18 years experience and founder of Self Space, a private therapy clinic which is widely considered to be the world’s first on-demand mental health service that’s available on the high street.Deciding to go to therapy is a big step, but it can often be overwhelming.In part one, Jodie shares the best ways to get started with therapy, including how to find a therapist and how to know which type of therapy is right for you.Plus, Jodie and Dr Alex George debunk some common misconceptions about therapy and emphasise that progress and self-development is the main goal: you can’t ‘win’ therapy!Check out Self Space and get Jodie’s book ‘How to Grow Through What You Go Through: Mental Maintenance for Modern Lives’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 Maj 36min
