Figuring It Out

To make this shock announcement, Team GB Gymnast, Ellie Downie, is speaking to Dr Alex exclusively, on a stomp in Battersea Park.

Ellie won her first national gymnastics competition at 9 years old and has gone on to dedicate her life to the sport. 

In 2017, after competing in the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ellie became the first British gymnast to win the all-round title at the European Championships.

Becoming a gymnast as decorated as Ellie takes immense time, dedication and support however in 2020, alongside her sister Becky who is also a Team GB gymnast, Ellie released a statement that described ‘abusive behaviours’ that became part of their daily life.

This statement went on to change the course of Ellie’s career forever.

In a bid to tell her side of the story, Ellie has chosen to speak exclusively on the Stompcast, to break the news of her major announcement.

@elliedownie.

Links to support:

• Samaritans
• Mind
• Rethink Mental Illness
• SANE
• Mental Health Foundation

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Best known as the co-founder of wellness and feel-good-food brand ‘Deliciously Ella’, Ella Mills joins Dr Alex in Hyde Park on this week's episode. 

In part one, Ella and Alex dive right into their shared passion for wellbeing and the pressures of everyday life that often make it hard to look after ourselves. 

Ella shares the small achievable changes we can make to improve our mental and physical health, and why getting out in nature is so important to her. 

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Trigger warning: there are mentions of suicidal thoughts in this episode, if you’d prefer not to listen please skip 22:45 - 23:25

In part 2 of Ella Mills and Dr Alex’s stomp, Ella explains the story behind her health journey which led her to founding Deliciously Ella. 

Ella discusses the difficult times in her 20s when she was navigating her poor health, and how she eventually found food to be a huge game changer. 

She also shares the moments where she felt her lowest, and why accepting your illness can help your mindset.

Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs help.

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As this walk in Hyde Park comes to an end, Ella Mills and Dr Alex explain why you shouldn’t be afraid of discipline when it comes to your mental health.

Ella talks about simple ways to form positive habits, how she wants to impart as much self confidence onto her children as possible, and the importance of self affirmations (even when they feel silly). 

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David Gandy, the model who is best known for being the face of iconic campaigns for the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, is joining Dr Alex on this week’s stomp in Richmond Park.

In the first part, David shares how he managed to stand out in the crowded world of modelling, and how he’s learnt to not take rejection personally. 

They also discuss navigating food and nutrition as a model, and David reveals what’s in his stomping toolkit. 

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As Dr Alex continues his stomp with David Gandy, David shares the story of how he landed the Dolce & Gabbana job that changed his career – and how a haircut almost stood in his way. 

David also explains the decision to start his own brand, how he stays true to his values, and the ethos behind his clothing brand: David Gandy Wellwear.

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In the final part, Dr Alex and David Gandy wrap up this stomp by discussing fatherhood, and David’s thoughts on his children being on social media. 

They also discuss body confidence, and the differences between what is attainable for each individual person. 

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Happy new year, Stompers! The start of the year often coincides with anxiety and stress about money – even without the cost of living crisis. So this week Dr Alex is joined by Gemma Bird, who is better known as ‘Money Mum’, for some frugal advice to start the year right. 

In this part, Gemma shares how she became mortgage free before reaching 40, why financial education is important, especially at school, and advice on where to start if you’re wanting to save. 

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Links:

• National Debtline
• Citizens Advice - Debt & Money

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In part 2 of our walk, Dr Alex asks the Money Mum herself for her best tips on approaching financial health.

Gemma offers advice for if you’re sick with worry when checking your bank balance, how to be more considerate with your spending, and why when you stop comparing yourself to others you can be much happier with what you already have.

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Links:

• Does money buy happiness study

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In the final part of Dr Alex and Gemma’s stomp, they discuss why it’s integral to always be putting money away if you can afford to. 

Gemma also talks about diverse places to put your money and all the different pots you can have; plus shares her view on whether young people should care about pensions. 

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