Figuring It Out

Activist and best-selling author Ben West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp among the deer in Richmond Park. 

After losing his 15-year-old brother Sam to suicide, Ben explains the struggle of recounting their final interactions, how he previously misunderstood depression and why it’s so important to remember the sun will always set on a bad day. 

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In part 3, Hilary Whitehall shares her life lessons from her incredible achievements with Dr Alex George.

Hilary and Alex discuss the myth that you can have it all, the struggles parents face raising their children while having to work and the benefits of supporting your kids to follow their passions. 

Plus, the pair discuss how you’re impacted by your birth order, the mental health benefits of having a dog and a boat flying past triggers a heroic story from Hilary.

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In part 2, Hilary Whitehall takes us through her remarkable life while being a shining example of a “late bloomer”. 

Hilary shares the many lives she's led through work and motherhood, how her son (comedian Jack Whitehall) found huge success very quickly and why she identifies as an enabler. 

Plus, she shares the reality of a 40-year marriage and offers advice on how to make it work. 

Follow Hilary @hilarywhitehall and listen to her podcast The Wittering Whitehalls. 

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Actor and podcaster Hilary Whitehall is taking Dr Alex George on a stomp up the River Thames this week.  

Hilary reveals how deep comedy runs in the Whitehall family, the importance of movement especially as you get older and she delves into the British ‘laugh or you’ll cry’ culture. 

Plus, Hilary shares her experience of nastiness online, why she fights the urge to respond to trolls and the permanence of social media. 

Follow Hilary @hilarywhitehall and listen to her podcast The Wittering Whitehalls.

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In the final part of this week’s stomp, Anna and Alex share how you can help your parent friends. 

Anna explains why parents need to address their own needs in order to look after their kids, how to avoid passing on anxiety to your children and she offers practical tips for finding moments of self-care in busy schedules.

Follow Anna @annamathur and order her new book Raising a Happier Mother. 

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In part 2, Anna Mathur shares the movement she started which encourages parents to be open to receiving kindness, just by adding a ribbon to their bag. 

Anna and Alex discuss the importance of being grateful for the small things, how people are more lonely than ever and how intrusive thoughts stopped Anna from driving for a decade. 

Plus, if you have intrusive thoughts, Anna shares useful tips on how you can bat them away. 

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Psychotherapist and bestselling author Anna Mathur is stomping with Dr Alex George in Surrey this week.

Anna explains how she’s making counselling less clinical, why it’s beneficial to have therapy outside the doctor’s office and why even your therapist needs therapy. 

Plus, Anna and Alex share advice on how to avoid burnout and why you should say no to more things. 

Follow Anna @annamathur and order her new book Raising a Happier Mother. 

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In part 3, the BOSH! chefs reveal the surprising things that happened when they went vegan.

Ian and Henry explain what they’d do differently if going vegan today, the physical and environmental impact of changing your diet, plus they offer advice if you’re wanting to add more plant-based dishes into your routine.

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In part 2, Henry, Ian and Dr Alex discuss why cooking doesn’t have to be a chore and how it can actually be a positive influence on your wellbeing. 

Henry and Ian explain how they went from no formal cooking experience to selling over a million cookbooks, what goes into making their mouth-watering videos and the inspiration behind their new vegan cookbook that’s all about meat. 

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Plant-based internet chefs Henry Firth and Ian Theasby (aka BOSH!) are joining Dr Alex George on a walk in a West London hidden gem.

Henry Firth and Ian Theasby share how they went from steak lovers to vegans, the stigma around veganism and how they’re battling the judgy stereotype of the plant-based world. 

Plus, they explain how we can be more sustainable with our food choices and reveal the real meaning behind their name ‘BOSH!’...

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