Figuring It Out

In part 2, Dr Paula Hall and Dr Alex George discuss how the privacy around sex may cause more problems than it resolves.

Paula and Alex discuss why we should talk to and educate children about sex and porn, how to stop feeling ashamed for watching pornography and whether porn is bad for your romantic relationship. 

For support or to check out Dr Paula’s work, go to www.pivotalrecovery.org and thelaurelcentre.co.uk

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Dr Paula Hall is the UK’s leading expert on Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (also known as, sex and porn addiction), and she joins Dr Alex George to uncover this taboo subject.

In part 1, Paula explains whether ‘sex addiction’ is an outdated term, if it’s possible to be too sex positive and how to know if you’re addicted to porn. 

For support or to check out Dr Paula’s work, go to www.pivotalrecovery.org and thelaurelcentre.co.uk

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In part 3, Maisie Summers-Newton offers her tips and strategies for maintaining her wellbeing in the high-pressure world of competitive sport. 

Maisie and Dr Alex discuss how you can train your brain just like your body, how she’s preparing in the run up to Paris 2024 and why she needs a life outside of swimming.

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In part 2, Maisie Summers-Newton explains how she juggles being a Paralympian and a teacher.

Maisie reveals how she feels when asked about her disability, if she’s ever felt like giving up swimming and how she deals with post-paralympic blues. 

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Paralympic swimming champion Maisie Summers-Newton MBE joins Dr Alex on a stomp, recorded just 2 weeks before she flew to Paris to defend her title and gold medal.

In part 1, Maisie shares how seeing Ellie Simmonds swim at London 2012 inspired her on her Paralympic journey, her experience at Tokyo 2020 and what it felt like when she not only won a gold medal but smashed a world record. 

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In part 3, Louise Thompson delves into her experience with a stoma – explaining what a stoma is and how it actually feels. 

Louise shares why being in hospital is the weirdest holiday of your life, how she’s managed to recover her mental health after 2 years of trauma and what she’s most grateful for. 

Follow @louise.thompson and get her book ‘Lucky: Learning to Live Again’

SUPPORT LINKS:

• Support for birth trauma: www.makebirthbetter.org/birth-trauma-support-for-parents
• Support for PTSD: www.ptsduk.org
• Ulcerative Colitis & Stoma support: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

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In part 2, Louise Thompson shares the aftermath of her birth experience and the long road to recovery.

Louise shares why she almost named her book ‘Death’, how her trauma has changed her life for the better and the frustration when she fell ill again after an Ulcerative Colitis flare-up.

She shares her most vulnerable times as she entered back into the hospital, making the decision to have surgery and why she found her own body triggering during this time. 

Follow @louise.thompson and get her book ‘Lucky: Learning to Live Again’

SUPPORT LINKS:

• Support for birth trauma: www.makebirthbetter.org/birth-trauma-support-for-parents
• Support for PTSD: www.ptsduk.org
• Ulcerative Colitis & Stoma support: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

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To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual

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TW: This episode contains discussions of birth trauma and PTSD 

Louise Thompson, former reality TV star, author and influencer, joins Dr Alex George in this raw, honest conversation about the last 2 and half years that changed her life forever.

In part 1, Louise shares how the day her son was born ended up being the most traumatic experience of her life, the fear of facing her death and the PTSD that manifested off the back of it. 

Follow @louise.thompson and get her book ‘Lucky: Learning to Live Again’

SUPPORT LINKS:

• Support for birth trauma: www.makebirthbetter.org/birth-trauma-support-for-parents
• Support for PTSD: www.ptsduk.org
• Ulcerative Colitis & Stoma support: crohnsandcolitis.org.uk

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To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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In part 3, Dr Megan Rossi offers her top tips and hacks to have a healthier gut, which will lead to a healthier life. 

Dr Megan reveals the 6 things you should eat every single day, how to get more fibre in your diet and what meals you can make that are balanced and easy to make. 

If you’re not sure how to put it all into practice, don’t worry as Dr Megan Rossi shares easy breakfasts, lunches and snacks you can easily put together and how to make your takeaway healthier. 

Follow @theguthealthdoctor and check www.theguthealthdoctor.com/recipes for more meal and snack ideas. 

Find Dr Megan Rossi’s breakfast recipe that feature the Super Six on her Instagram

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In part 2, gut health doctor Dr Megan Rossi shares the signs that your gut might be telling you it’s not doing so great. 

Dr Megan explains the top things that are unhelpful for the gut, alcohol’s impact on the gut and how you can prepare for hangover days, and whether cow's milk is bad for you. 

Follow @theguthealthdoctor and check www.theguthealthdoctor.com for more

Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast

To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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