Figuring It Out

In part 2, Dr Alex and Rhys continue their stomp around Peel Park. 

Rhys shares how he found his sense of belonging through his faith, and how growing up in a christian household doesn’t always make you religious. 

Plus, he shares how finding a new community supported him after moving to Manchester alone. 

Follow Rhys on socials over @rocketrhys

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In the final part of our stomp with Rhys Stephenson, he chats to Dr Alex about his time dancing in the ballroom of Strictly Come Dancing.
 
Rhys shares the surprising call that got him onto Strictly, his biggest fears while competing on the show, and how he managed to deal with the intense nerves.
 
Plus, Dr Alex shares his health fact of the week which is a great one to test out while you listen. (Source)

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Trigger warning: Emetophobia/Being sick.

This week, Dr Alex is stomping with OnlyFans creator and longest-standing page 3 model, Rhian Sugden.

Over the next three episodes, Rhian opens up about her fertility and IVF struggles, her mental health journey with Emetophobia, her phobia of being sick as well as the judgement and stigma surrounding OnlyFans.

Find Rhian on Instagram, @rhiansuggers. 

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Trigger warning: Emetophobia/Being sick.

In part 2 of the podcast, Dr Alex and Rhian Sugden continue their stomp around Entwhistle Reservoir.

Rhian speaks more about being hospitalised by her phobia of being sick and the types of therapy she has tried to overcome it, including her success with hypnotherapy and why being an OnlyFans creator allows her to regain control of her career.

Find Rhian on Instagram, @rhiansuggers. 

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In the third and final part of this week's episode, you’ll hear Dr Alex and Rhian Sugden bringing their stomp to an end while touching upon topics Rhian hasn’t previously opened up about.

Rhian shares her IVF and fertility journey and what the ups and downs look like, her mum's cancer journey and how its changed her outlook on life as well as what’s in her toolkit for life.

• You can buy The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle here.
• Health fact source here.
• For IVF support and information, please head to the NHS website here.

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This week TV personality and Samaritans ambassador, Scarlett Moffatt is joining Dr Alex on a walk around Regents Park.

Listen out for the London Park backdrop of running water, the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre rehearsals and…the occasional siren.

Scarlett opens up about what's in her stomping toolkit, how she made her move back up North after her life living in London left her feeling lonely and her advice for anybody feeling the same way.

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

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In part 2 of this episode Scarlett Moffatt and Dr Alex continue their walk around Regents Park.

They both open up about their experiences with facial tics before talking about Scarlett’s Bells Palsy and how it affected her.

They also discuss Scarlett's new documentary ‘Britain's Tourette's Mystery’ and how she dealt with making such a sensitive TV show.

SUPPORT LINKS:
Stroke Support & Information
Bells Palsy Support & Information
Facial Tics

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In this final part of this week's episode, Scarlett Moffatt and Dr Alex chat about what Scarlett relies on getting her through tough times, known on the podcast as the ‘Toolkit for Life’.

Dr Alex also shares more advice and support on Facial Tics and what to do if you or somebody you know is in need of support.
And of course, the Health Fact of the week is a surprising one! (Source)

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Sam Warburton is a well-loved, former professional rugby player who led as captain on both the Welsh national team and the British & Irish Lions.

In this episode, you’ll be joining Dr Alex, Sam Warburton (and Sam’s dog Ledley!) on a stomp at Cefn Onn Park in Cardiff.

You’ll hear them discussing Sam’s retirement from professional rugby, his BBC documentary and how he never doubted that he would play for the Lions.

Follow Sam on socials @samwarbs.

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Being a professional rugby player and the team captain is a mentally and physically demanding job.

In part two of this episode, you’ll hear Alex talk to Sam about his Sunday Times Bestselling Autobiography Open Side, where his ambition derives from and how he grew such high levels of mental resilience.

Sam also opens up about his time as the Lion’s captain and shares his 4 P’s of leadership how he approached leadership to make the team the very best it could be and lead them to victory.

You can purchase Sam’s Autobiography Open Side here and follow him on socials over at @samwarbs.

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