Figuring It Out

As Dr Alex continues his stomp with Mya-Rose, she shares how she created a whole birding community online with her blog Birdgirl when she was just 11 years old. 

They also discuss how she became a climate change activist working with National Geographic, her time in the Arctic with Greenpeace and the image of her on the ice that went viral attracting attention to the shrinking ice. 

Mya-Rose also explains the work of her charity Black2Nature, their mission to connect Visible Minority Ethnic (VME) people with nature and the importance of access to nature. 

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Activist, author and birdwatcher Mya-Rose West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp at Chew Valley Lake in Bristol. 

Mya-Rose shows Alex the ropes of birdwatching and discusses the positive effect it has had on her family and her own mental health and the pair reflect on the incredible therapeutic effects of nature. 

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In the final part of this stomp with Dr Alex George and 3 Dads Walking, they discuss some shocking statistics and the urgency to support young people with their mental health.

They explain what suicide prevention is, why they’re lobbying the government to have it compulsory on the school curriculum and what the Prime Minister said to them when they were invited to Number 10. 

They also share tips on how to approach someone who is struggling and how you can help the 3 Dads in their mission. 

Follow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.uk

LINKS:

• Papyrus
• Hub of Hope

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In part 2, the 3 Dads Walking share how they only met twice before setting off on the 300-mile walk which captured the attention of the nation. 

Tim reveals the note his daughter left for him, Mike shares the desperation of wanting to know why his daughter had taken her own life and Andy shares the game-changing moments which led to raising over £1 million. 

They also share their standout memories from the walk, including the moving stories from bereaved parents and the A-List celebrity who donated to their campaign. 

TW: This episode discusses suicide

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LINKS:

• Papyrus
• Hub of Hope

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Mike, Andy and Tim are three fathers who tragically lost their daughters to suicide. In their memory, they formed ‘3 Dads Walking’ to raise money and awareness for the biggest killer of under 35s in the UK.

Joining Dr Alex George at Mam Tor in the Peak District, they each share the stories of their girls, their monumental losses and the early foundations of their combined fundraising efforts. 

Also, in a poignant moment, the recording is interrupted by a member of the public who felt compelled to share his own story of being touched by suicide. 

TW: This episode discusses suicide

Follow @3dadswalking, sign their petition and donate to their efforts at www.3dadswalking.uk

LINKS:

• Papyrus
• Hub of Hope

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In the final part of this stomp in New York, Alex and Adam share the highs and lows of over a decade of friendship and how they’ve both changed over the years. 

The pair reflect on how they’ve supported each other through the loss of family members, how Alex’s grief impacted his health and while friendships aren’t always easy during hard times, they’re sometimes the relationships that matter most. 

Plus, Adam discusses how he’s seen Alex change since he came into the public eye and the surprise of seeing him on TV for the first time. 

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In part 2 of this special episode in New York, Alex quizzes Adam on what fatherhood is really like and the benefits of having your best friend be a doctor when your wife is giving birth.

Adam explains how research can still leave you feeling unprepared, what new parents need to know when they get home from the hospital and why breastfeeding can be isolating.

Plus, Adam shares a surprising fact about honey and babies!

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In the first international edition of Stompcast, Dr Alex George is joined by his best friend, Adam, in New York. 

On the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Alex and Adam reflect on how the world changed overnight, their memories of being young boys on that fateful day and the importance of documenting history so future generations can learn from the past.

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In the final part of this stomp, Ben West shares how he looks after his own mental health while revisiting the saddest moments in his and other people’s lives. 

Ben and Dr Alex discuss the impact of hearing stories of suicide, why activism is a 24/7 job and why it’s important to have an identity outside of your work. 

Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help. Call 116 123.

Follow Ben @iambenwest

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In part 2, Ben West shares how the tragic loss of his brother compelled him to turn to activism. 

Ben explains why anger was the initial driving force to make change, how mental health is neglected in schools and why talking vulnerably makes him feel safer. 

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Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help. Call 116 123. 

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