Figuring It Out

Izzy Judd is a musician, content creator and mum of three who recently launched her podcast ‘Let’s Talk Neurodivergent Kids’.

Neurodivergence is a common theme on Stompcast, but we’ve never delved into what it’s actually like to raise neurodivergent children.

In part one, Izzy joins Dr Alex George to discuss her difficult journey to motherhood, what her experience of raising a neurodivergent child has been like and why she believes that with difference comes amazing brilliance.

Plus, Izzy shares why she’s not a fan of the word ‘mindfulness’ and explores the concept of pathological demand avoidance.

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In part three, Matty takes us through a day in his life as a professional diver and reveals the importance of sacrifice when chasing success…

Plus, Matty and Dr Alex George discuss how failure is a key part of success and unpack how to have ambition without it becoming your whole identity.

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In part two, Matty Lee opens up about losing his father suddenly in 2022. He shares how this loss impacted his diving career, why he thinks his later injuries were linked to grief and why he believes talking about those we have lost is so important for the healing process.

Plus, Matty and Dr Alex George give their advice for coping with grief and discuss how therapy has helped them in their grieving journeys.

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Matty Lee is a former diver, who shot to fame after winning Olympic gold with Tom Daley at the Tokyo games in 2021.

Matty has won everything there is to win in the world of diving, and earlier this year announced that he would be retiring from the sport.

In part one, Matty joins Dr Alex George to discuss the highs and lows of his diving career, how he found being in a diving partnership with Tom Daley and takes us behind the scenes of his life-changing win in Tokyo…

Plus, Matty shares how he navigated the pressures of elite sport and reveals why he decided to retire from the sport at 26 years old.

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Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges. 

In part three, Hannah Viney gives some actionable advice for people starting their sobriety journey and shares why practicing gratitude and establishing boundaries is so important when in recovery.

Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss the concept of emotional sobriety and how doing things for others can be healing.

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

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

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Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges. 

In part two, Hannah Viney shares what a day in her life looks like now she’s in recovery and explains how she’s reframed both loneliness and boredom since being sober.

Plus, Hannah and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of being consistent and meeting yourself where you currently are - you don’t need to change your whole life in one afternoon! 

Follow @hannahameliaviney and check out her podcast and guides on classapeople.com

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

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

Preorder Happy Habits here

Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast

Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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Trigger warning: This episode contains reference to drug addiction, substance abuse and related mental health challenges. 

Hannah Viney is a content creator, storyteller and podcast who has built a following through sharing her journey in recovery from cocaine addiction. Her story has helped so many people, and she continues to make a difference through her platform Class A People, which offers resources for people struggling with addiction.

In part one, Hannah joins Dr Alex George to unpack her journey so far: when she knew she needed to get sober, how she got started on TikTok and how her ADHD diagnosis changed the way she approached her addiction and subsequent recovery.

Plus, Hannah discusses the importance of getting to know yourself on a deeper level, and shares her thoughts on what really constitutes an addiction…

Follow @hannahameliaviney and check out her podcast and guides on classapeople.com

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

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

Preorder Happy Habits here

Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast

Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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In part three, Dr James Gough shares his advice for finding hope in times of hardship, and shares why he believes that every single one of us can make a tangible difference in the world.

Plus, James and Dr Alex discuss what the future of humanitarian aid looks like and explain why they believe philanthropy is much more than just money…

Check out the David Nott Foundation and watch James’ Ted Talk here.

Preorder Happy Habits here

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In part two, Dr James Gough shares how his life changed after leaving the military, discusses his various career ventures since quitting medicine and explains why he believes accepting failure is actually the secret to unlocking success…

Plus, James and Dr Alex George discuss how VR technology is being used to completely transform how military medics are trained.

Check out the David Nott Foundation and watch James’ Ted Talk here.

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James Gough is a former military doctor turned humanitarian leader, who is currently serving as CEO of the brilliant David Nott Foundation.

In part one, James joins Dr Alex George to share his experience working as a military doctor in some of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones, and reveals how getting injured in Afghanistan changed the trajectory of his life…

Plus, James discusses how his injury impacted more than just his physical health, and shares how he overcame unexpected feelings of fear when he first joined the military.

Check out the David Nott Foundation and watch James’ Ted Talk here.

Preorder Happy Habits here

Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast

Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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