In part 2, Jordan Stephens discusses what having a dog has taught him about love, why we have to accept the death of our former selves and what the most effective antidepressant is – and it’s something you’re already doing. 

Plus, Jordan shares the ‘six tent peg’ theory by Donna Lancaster, which can help you when you’re going through chaos. 

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Musician, actor and writer Jordan Stephens joins Dr Alex George for a stomp to discuss his instant Sunday Times Bestselling book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’.

In part 1, Jordan explains how his ADHD diagnosis led him to a creative career, he shares his “wild” ideas on how the education system needs to change and why he feels lucky to have had so much therapy.

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Giulia Gosi works for the British Red Cross in London, and in part 3 of this partnership with the British Red Cross, Dr Alex speaks to Guila about how she is supporting families who have been separated by conflict or persecution. 

We talk about the emotional journey that families face and learn what it takes to safely reunite them.

TW: In this episode we mention FGM. Look after yourself and listen with caution.

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In part 2 of this Stompcast partnership with the British Red Cross, Alex talks to David Craigie – an emergency response volunteer in the north of Scotland who has supported people after devastating storms and floods. He shares his journey of how he came to work with the British Red Cross and the challenges he overcame to help people going through some of the toughest times of their lives. 

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In a world where conflicts lead to divisions of many, there are an incredible group of people who manage to stay neutral in order to support the greater good.

Claire is the Director of International Law and Policy at the British Red Cross, leading on their work involving international law and humanitarian principles. Humanity is at the heart of everything the British Red Cross do, and in part 1 of this partner series, she discusses how operating with neutrality allows the British Red Cross to access conflict zones and get help to people who need it most. 

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In part 3, Dr Paula Hall breaks down the common problems people have when it comes to porn and what is really happening when the “spark” fizzles out in your relationship.

Plus, she answers how often couples should have sex and why we’re talking about sex more but having it less.

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In part 2, Dr Paula Hall and Dr Alex George discuss how the privacy around sex may cause more problems than it resolves.

Paula and Alex discuss why we should talk to and educate children about sex and porn, how to stop feeling ashamed for watching pornography and whether porn is bad for your romantic relationship. 

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Dr Paula Hall is the UK’s leading expert on Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder (also known as, sex and porn addiction), and she joins Dr Alex George to uncover this taboo subject.

In part 1, Paula explains whether ‘sex addiction’ is an outdated term, if it’s possible to be too sex positive and how to know if you’re addicted to porn. 

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In part 3, Maisie Summers-Newton offers her tips and strategies for maintaining her wellbeing in the high-pressure world of competitive sport. 

Maisie and Dr Alex discuss how you can train your brain just like your body, how she’s preparing in the run up to Paris 2024 and why she needs a life outside of swimming.

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In part 2, Maisie Summers-Newton explains how she juggles being a Paralympian and a teacher.

Maisie reveals how she feels when asked about her disability, if she’s ever felt like giving up swimming and how she deals with post-paralympic blues. 

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