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. 

Follow Gemma @moneymumofficial

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.

Follow Gemma @moneymumofficial

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. 

Follow Gemma @moneymumofficial

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On our Christmas stomp this week, Dr Alex is joined by the two people behind All On The Board, Ian Redpath and Jeremy Chopra.

In part one, Ian and Jeremy share the story behind how All On The Board began by a manager putting them together on shift, and the famous faces who have featured. 

They also explain their love and passion behind their boards, and how it’s reached people far beyond the London tubes. 

Follow @allontheboard and buy their new book here.

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As the rain starts to come down in part 2, Ian and Jeremy share how they use their platform to shed light on mental and invisible illness, and why it’s important to them. 

They also discuss their experiences of counselling and why talking about problems is crucial to begin healing. Finally, they share their most powerful messages they’ve received in response to their boards.

Follow @allontheboard and buy their new book here.

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In the final part of this stomp with Ian and Jeremy, Dr Alex asks why Christmas isn’t easy for everyone, and how we can navigate it if it’s a difficult time. 

Ian and Jeremy also share moments of kindness they’ve seen whilst working on the tube, and how they try to bring a little weirdness into their work. 

Follow @allontheboard and buy their new book here.

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Surgeon, lecturer and educator to 5 million people on TikTok, Dr Karan Rajan is joining Dr Alex for a beautiful snowy stomp in Greenwich Park.

In part one, Karan and Alex share stories from long hours working in the hospital, the pressures and struggles Doctors and Nurses are constantly facing, and their thoughts on what needs to change in the NHS.

You can follow Dr Karan on Instagram and TikTok. 

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In this second part walking through the snowy grass of Greenwich Park, Dr Karan shares the story of how he decided to become a doctor, and how his social media career manifested through his love of educating and teaching. 

Dr Karan also talks about how doing drama at school helped him in both of his careers; and the difficulties of balancing his work as a doctor, social media and home life.

You can follow Dr Karan on Instagram and TikTok. 

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In the final part of this week’s ‘Snowcast’ in Greenwich Park, Dr Alex and Dr Karan discuss the stresses and pressures doctors often face at work, and how they manage them. 

They also talk about facing the fragility of life whilst at work and why it’s important to always be kind on social media. 

Dr Karan also brings his own health fact of the week! 

You can follow Dr Karan on Instagram and TikTok. 

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After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 31, Lauren Mahon was determined to use her story and voice to support others living with cancer.

Lauren founded the charity GIRLvsCANCER, and co-hosted ‘You, Me and the Big C’ with her best friends, the late Deborah James, and Rachael Bland.

In this first part, you’ll hear Lauren and Dr. Alex stomping around Walthamstow Marshes, talking about Laurens's diagnosis, how her new dog Raymond has given her a refreshed perspective on the world and how she copes with loss and grief.

You can follow Lauren here and GIRLvsCANCER here.

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