Figuring It Out

In the final part of this stomp with Dr Alex’s GP, Dr Naomi Hill, they discuss the process of coming off antidepressants.

Alex reflects on his decision and why he chose to stop taking medication, Naomi offers her advice on how to find the right support for you, and the health fact of the week sheds light on how many of us experience mental health issues but don’t ask for help. 

LINKS:

• Follow Dr Naomi’s surgery @grafton_square_surgery 
• Silvercloud - Online self-referral CBT
• More information on antidepressants with the NHS 
• Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help.

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Strictly dancer, influencer and author, Dianne Buswell is taking Dr Alex on a wild ramble in Sussex.

In this part Dianne shares why she had to take a break from dancing and how it negatively affected her mental health, as well as how she discovered new kinds of movement. 

Dianne and Dr Alex then discuss how to find your passion and the huge change in Dianne’s career. 

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In part 2, Dianne Buswell talks about teaching movement during lockdown and how it prompted her to write her book ‘Move Yourself Happy: 21 Days to Make Joyful Movement a Habit’,  to help people explore different styles of movement. 

Dianne also attempts to teach Dr Alex the quickstep… (much to Rolo’s dismay!) before discussing the importance of learning to laugh at yourself. 

Side note… no Rolo’s were harmed in the making of this episode!

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In the final part of this stomp with Dianne Buswell, she shares how she’s embraced change; from leaving home at 18 to moving across the world to follow her dream career.
 
Dianne explains how she deals with nerves, how she created a home in the UK while her family were in Australia, and how we can all find confidence through dancing.
And of course, there’s the health fact of the week about how dancing improves brain health !

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Entrepreneur, author and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient Grace Beverley  is with Dr Alex this week. 

They’re on a very productive stomp but please note, Grace and Dr Alex battled with stormy weather on this one!

In this episode, Grace discusses the frustrating expectations that women shouldn’t talk about their work; the shocking statistics showing how little money is going to female founded businesses; and how through TALA Grace is facing the oxymoron of sustainable fashion head on. 

Plus, as creator of the viral planner ‘the productivity method’, Grace shares her number one tip to avoid procrastination.
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TV presenter and Celebs Go Dating agent Anna Williamson joins Dr Alex George this week on a brisk walk in Braughing. 

Opening up in this first part, Anna shares how she began her career on CITV as a kids TV presenter, how that eventually led to a deterioration of her mental health, and why a colleague asking ‘are you alright?’ changed her life. 

Anna and Dr Alex also discuss the relief when you finally open up about your feelings, and why asking the right questions can support the people around you in their lowest times. 

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In part 2, Anna Williamson reveals how hypnotherapy and roleplay was a key part of recovery and rebuilding her mental health. 

Anna tells Dr Alex how hypnotherapy works, why it helped change her feelings around traumatic memories, and how rehearsing conversations before she returned to work prepared her to face anxiety inducing situations.

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On Celebs Go Dating, Anna Williamson matches potential lovers while also supporting the celebrities through their previous relationship baggage – so what expert advice can she offer you for the modern dating world? 

Anna tells us how to date successfully online, why talking badly about an ex is a huge red flag, and why the perfect time to get marriage counselling is actually before you get married.

Plus, Dr Alex asks how honest you should be about your mental health whilst online dating?

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Model, TV presenter and car obsessive Jodie Kidd is taking Dr Alex on a stomp in West Sussex this week.

Jodie shares the iconic moment she achieved the Top Gear fastest celebrity lap only a short time after passing her driving test and how that led her into taking part in intense car rallies like the Gumball 3000.

Jodie and Dr Alex also discuss how they balance social media and how it has both positively and negatively impacted their mental health.
 
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In part 2, Jodie Kidd talks about how important it is to take moments to stop and appreciate your achievements, no matter how big or small.

Jodie also tells Dr Alex about the pub she saved and how it ended up being an unexpected community hub before talking about her YouTube channel ‘Kidd in a Sweet Shop’ where Jodie hosts her own car fanatic series.

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