Pt 3: Why Without Risk, There’s No Adventure | Ed Jackson
In part three, Ed Jackson delves further into how he found his love for mountain climbing, finding fulfilment in his charity work, and breaks down his recent adventure completing the first-ever disability summit in Kyrgyzstan.Plus, Ed shares his scariest climbing experience and explains why without risk, there’s no adventure…Follow @edjackson8 and check out his Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation.Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.
5 Nov 28min
Pt 2: Climbing Mountains After Being Told I’d Never Walk Again | Ed Jackson
In part two, Ed Jackson shares how he learned to live with his disability, the importance of finding purpose for his mental health and why he decided to climb Snowdon only a year after his accident!Plus, Ed and Dr Alex George discuss the value in recognising the highs and lows of life, and Ed reveals why despite the difficulty he’s endured, he wouldn’t change what’s happened to him…Follow @edjackson8 and check out his Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation.Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Nov 23min
Pt 1: From Rugby Star to Paralysis: The Moment That Changed Everything for Ed Jackson
Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby union player turned adventurer, whose life was completely changed after suffering a serious spinal cord injury in 2017. Ed’s had a phenomenal journey since his accident, and most recently completed the world’s first disability summit, ascending up a previously unexplored mountain in Kyrgyzstan.In part one, Ed joins Dr Alex George to discuss his path into professional rugby, how easily sport can become your identity and explains how jumping into a swimming pool changed his life forever…Plus, Ed explains how his values have changed since his accident and unpacks the importance of understanding the differences between hope and expectations.Follow @edjackson8 and check out his Millimetres 2 Mountains Foundation.Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Nov 28min
Pt 3: The Winter Self-Care Routine That Actually Works | Suzy Reading
In part three, Suzy Reading shares some valuable advice for supporting your mental health this winter, and reveals the true antidote to stress…Plus, Suzy and Dr Alex George discuss the benefits of being outdoors for your stress levels and explain why it’s important to alter how you show up depending on the season of life you’re currently in.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!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.
29 Okt 21min
Pt 2: How to Advocate for Yourself | Suzy Reading
In part two, Suzy Reading discusses the importance of learning to advocate for ourselves, explains how to build more positive self-talk and why we need to think of selfishness as a coping mechanism, not a virtue…Plus, Suzy takes Dr Alex George through some useful somatic holds which can quickly boost your mood when you’re feeling low.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!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Okt 37min
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!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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 Okt 33min
Pt 3: What Men and Women Can Learn From Each Other | Caitlin Moran
In part three, Caitlin Moran and Dr Alex George discuss what men and women can learn from each other, how mid-life crises differ between genders and why we need to look for the good news when the world feels dark.Plus, Caitlin shares why she’s chosen to rebel in her 50s, by deliberately choosing to be happy even when things get hard.Follow @mscaitlinmoran and check out the books mentioned in this episode: How To Be a Woman and What About Men?. 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!Order Alex’s latest book Happy Habits - out now! 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.
22 Okt 24min
