Figuring It Out

In the final part with Emma Gannon, she discusses her novel Olive, inspired by her decision not to have children.

Emma and Dr Alex discuss where the pressure to have children comes from, why it’s frustrating when people ask about your future plans and the importance of self-compassion and forgiving yourself.

Plus, the health fact of the week reminds us that we don’t HAVE to hate our jobs… 

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In part 2, Emma Gannon reveals why the traditional view of success wasn’t making her happy and how she changed her life because of it.

Emma and Dr Alex discuss the great resignation, why the most successful year of her life left her feeling down and why even though she’s earning less money she’s happier than ever. 

Plus, Emma explains how to let go of your preconceived notion of success, why gratitude is a huge part of redefining it and tiny steps to set better boundaries. 

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Bestselling author and host of Ctrl Alt Delete, Emma Gannon joins Dr Alex George to explain what multi-hyphenate living is and how it can lead to a happier life. 

Emma explains the benefits of utilising all your different skills outside of work, how she convinced her boss to give her a 4-day work week and how to start a side hustle for love, not money. 

Plus, Emma and Alex discuss dopamine dressing and whether social media is suppressing creativity. 

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In part 3, Ali Abdaal explains how you can apply productivity skills into your personal life and relationships.

After a surprise interruption, Ali and Dr Alex discuss why calendar blocking isn’t just for work, how to stop the spark leaving the relationship and the number 1 hack to stop yourself from feeling stressed. 

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In part 2, productivity expert Ali Abdaal chats to Dr Alex George about how to set meaningful money goals and how to achieve them. 

Ali explains the most important question to ask yourself when setting goals, how money affects our happiness and how to decide the magic number you should save towards. 

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Ali’s book recommendations:

• The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco 
• Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan

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YouTuber, productivity expert and author Ali Abdaal joins Dr Alex George in this week’s episode, to find out the secret to feel good productivity. 

In part 1, Ali explains how you can unlock new levels of productivity, why being engaged at work can leave you with more energy at the end of the day and how to make annoying tasks more fun.

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In the final part of this conversation, Joshua Patterson and Dr Alex George explain why there’s never going to be the right time to do what you’re putting off.

Josh shares why he was reluctant to write a book and why he thinks there may be push back about it, how he came to be diagnosed with ADHD and why vulnerability can be your greatest strength.  

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In part 2, Joshua Patterson and Dr Alex George discuss why your comfort zone can be your worst enemy. 

Josh explains how the extremities of his challenges helped him to connect with men struggling with their mental health, why he doesn’t resent the difficult times in his life and how to stop caring what people think. 

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TV personality, author and record-holding runner Joshua Patterson joins Dr Alex George on this week's stomp.

Josh reveals why he started a running club, how imposter syndrome almost stopped it and he offers some advice if you’ve never been to a run club before.

Plus, he explains the benefits of running outside of physical exercise, what led him to do over 30 marathons in a wheelchair and top tips on how to start running for the first time. 

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In part 3, Jessie Yendle explains to Dr Alex George why she wrote a guide to growing up and the lessons she’s learned from her incredible life. 

Jessie explains why you don’t need to have a response to everything, how she overcame judgement from others and her advice to build confidence. 

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