Figuring It Out

In part three, Dr Shadé Zahrai shares some useful advice for strengthening your self-trust, explains why role models play such a powerful role in building self-belief and reveals why you don’t have to believe everything you think…

Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George explore fascinating research into the psychology of self-doubt and unpack why change is an uncomfortable but necessary force for growth.

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In part two, Dr Shadé Zahrai unpacks why there is real value in making the ‘wrong’ decision, why failure only becomes a problem when we attach meaning to it and why you should never wait until you feel ready to take action.

Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George dive into the science behind self-trust and why you only have regrets if you don’t learn from them…

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Dr Shadé Zahrai is an award-winning peak performance educator, behavioural researcher and leading authority on self-doubt.

Confidence is something so many of us struggle with, but what if we didn’t have to? In part one, Shadé joins Dr Alex George to unpack the four pillars of self-trust, how to consistently show up as your best self and why it’s never too late to change your life…

Plus, Shadé shares how she decided to leave her corporate law career and embark on a new journey in content creation and behavioural psychology!

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In part three, Tony Adams shares the many joys being sober has brought to his life and why he believes his biggest achievement is getting sober.

Plus, Tony and Dr Alex George unpack why you shouldn’t be motivated by your discomfort and reveal whether you can still have fun without drinking alcohol…

Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:

• The 12 Step Programme
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous
• Turning Point

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In part two, Tony Adams opens up about how the 12 Step programme saved his life, the vital role forgiveness plays in recovery and why he considers himself ‘lucky’ to be an alcoholic…

Plus, Tony and Dr Alex George explore how to rebuild self-respect after going sober and why you don’t need to be at rock bottom to stop drinking.

Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:

• The 12 Step Programme
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous
• Turning Point

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In the final episode of our Dry January mini-series, Dr Alex George is joined by a true footballing legend. Tony Adams had an extraordinary career at both club and international level, winning multiple league titles with Arsenal and becoming the most successful captain in the club’s history.

In part one, Tony shares how alcoholism turned his life upside down at the height of his career. He opens up about the painful ways alcohol affected his relationships and unpacks the pivotal moment he decided to put down the drink for good…

Plus, Tony discusses the importance of giving people struggling with addiction the right support and resources - and explains why it took him so long to realise he had a problem with alcohol.

Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:

• The 12 Step Programme
• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Narcotics Anonymous
• Gamblers Anonymous
• Turning Point

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In part three, Professor Charles Knowles and Dr Alex George discuss the impact quitting alcohol has had on their lives, the importance of not giving into peer pressure and how to unlock the joys of alcohol-free living.

Plus, Charles shares why he believes you can’t ‘unlearn’ addiction, rather you have to learn how to not drink alcohol.

Check out Charles’ book Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More. 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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In part two, Professor Charles Knowles unpacks the effect alcohol actually has on our bodies, how alcohol impacts our brain function and why a challenge like Dry January can be hugely beneficial to our health.

Plus, Charles and Dr Alex George discuss whether there is ever a ‘safe’ amount of alcohol to drink and why we need more education about the physical health risks of drinking.

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Charles Knowles is Professor of Surgery at Queen Mary University of London, and a recovering alcoholic who has written about his experience with addiction in his new book ‘Why We Drink Too Much: The Hidden Science of Just One More’.

In part one, Charles joins Dr Alex George to discuss why some of us can drink more than others, why humans have drank alcohol throughout history and whether it is actually possible to ever have ‘just one more’...

Plus, Charles unpacks his concept of the ‘Three Cs’ when reflecting on alcohol consumption and shares how the brain’s reward pathway shapes our drinking habits.

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In part three, Clare Pooley shares some of the best lessons she’s learnt from over ten years of sobriety, to help encourage you through your own Dry January journey.

Plus, Clare and Dr Alex George discuss their favourite parts of alcohol-free living and give some actionable advice for overcoming the hardest parts of being sober.

Follow @clare_pooley and check out her book The Sober Diaries. 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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