Figuring It Out

Therapist and author, Abby Rawlinson (aka Therapy with Abby) joins Dr Alex George to find out what triggers are and why ‘glimmers’ are the key to overcoming them. 

In part 1, Abby explains why it’s OK not to be happy 100% of the time, why you need to stop trying to fix your feelings and why it’s a huge win if you can identify what triggers you. 

Plus, Abby offers advice on how to soothe yourself when you’ve been triggered, how to start healing your past wounds and how to recover from triggers quicker. 

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In part 3, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George discuss how to strike the balance with wellness. 

Josh explains why you shouldn’t feel guilty for resting, why he tells his clients to be as lazy as possible and knowing when you need a break vs when you’re being avoidant. 

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In part 2, Josh Fletcher and Dr Alex George define what anxiety actually is. 

Josh explains how to know when your anxiety is normal and when it’s a problem, why your brain thinks it’s protecting you with anxiety and how to start working towards worrying less.

Plus, he explains why some people are prone to anxiety, why you need to stop trying to fix yourself and why you shouldn’t fear panic attacks. 

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Psychotherapist and author Josh Fletcher has amassed a huge following on social media as ‘Anxiety Josh’ sharing incredibly helpful insights and tools to navigate anxiety, and today he joins Dr Alex George to share more with us. 

In part 1, Josh shares some stories from his “spicy memoir” about working as a therapist, a helpful analogy to help you unwind after work and the different types of anxiety he sees in the therapy room. 

Plus, he explains how his own anxiety set him on his career path and how to support teachers and students alike with the rise of anxiousness in us all. 

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In part 3, Dr Iain Jordan and Dr Alex George discuss whether mental fitness can actually help with mental health. 

Iain explains why mindfulness is not the solution for everything, what it means to be mentally fit and how you can prepare yourself for pain and suffering. 

Plus, Iain shares his own health fact to help you make better decisions. 

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In part 2, Dr Iain Jordan explains the many different ways we can look after ourselves better. 

Iain shares whether it’s possible to fully recover from trauma, what should be considered when someone needs help with their mental health and Alex shares a fascinating insight into his recent brain scan.

Plus, the pair discuss how powerful seeing a quote at the right time can be and what you can do to start moving towards being in a happier place. 

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Dr Iain Jordan, a clinician with over 20 years of experience in psychiatry and psychotherapy, joins Dr Alex George on this week’s stomp to discuss the complex links between physical and mental health. 

In part 1, Iain and Alex discuss why MDMA could help with PTSD, unconventional therapies like improv acting and why thinking less might solve your problems. 

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In the final part with Marnie Swindells and Dr Alex George, they discuss what the world would look like if more women were in leadership positions.

Marnie explains the stark gender imbalance in the boxing world and how she had to prove herself, why empowering women doesn’t need to bring down men and how more women can get a seat at the boardroom table. 

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Marnie Swindells lost her dad when she was only 8 years old and in part 2, she explains how grief has motivated her to achieve the highest level of success. 

Marnie shares how boxing was the perfect release for her grief, where her divisive persona on The Apprentice came from and why boxing is a surprisingly mindful sport. 

Plus, Marnie and Alex discuss why she became financially aware as a child, what led her to applying to The Apprentice and there are some serious thunderous interruptions! 

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Winner of The Apprentice 2023, Marnie Swindells joins Dr Alex George on this inspiring stomp. 

Marnie shares the 3 important lessons she learnt from her time on The Apprentice, how she is empowering women in business and boxing and how she found the confidence to secure the £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar.

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