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In part 3, Anna Whitehouse and Dr Alex look at mental health and the whole family. Anna and Alex discuss how to talk to children about mental health, Anna shares a great tip on how to get your children to open up more and the importance of apologising and owning up to your own mistakes as a parent. Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

In part 2, Anna Whitehouse explains the best way anyone can support a new mum in the postpartum fog that commonly occurs.Anna shares the reality of postpartum depression, useful and tangible tips on how anyone can support a new parent and the importance of discussing everyone's sex education with both boys and girls.Plus, Alex describes what it’s like to deliver a baby via c-section!Follow @mother_pukkaYou can find support for postpartum depression at www.mind.org.ukFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

In part 3, Alain de Botton shares his expertise on what makes relationships so complex and how to understand your partner better.Alain explains attachment theory, and the real-life scenario you see it playing out; why we make the bizarre choice to choose partners who seem obviously bad for us; and he offers his advice on how to get over heartbreak. Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

In part 2, Alain de Botton and Dr Alex George discuss religion, and what parts you can use to improve your life without having to believe.Alain explains how organised religion educates people on morals and ethics, what it means to practise something “religiously” and the lost connection between philosophy and fashion.Plus, Alain explains the psychological benefits of art therapy, exercises you can practise today and why he doesn’t believe in the word “Expert”.Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

Best-selling author and philosopher Alain de Botton joins Dr Alex George in this fascinating conversation – if you want to understand yourself better this is one you do not want to miss. In part 1, Alain explains why things that happen in our childhood have such a profound impact on us – even when we can’t remember it; why a breakdown could be the sign of a breakthrough and how to stop putting emphasis on what other people think. Find all of Alain’s books at www.alaindebotton.comFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

In part 3, financial coach Clare Seal shares her five steps to financial wellbeing.Clare explains how to separate your self worth from your net worth, how to start creating healthy financial habits and how to spend your money mindfully. Follow @clare.seal and get her book ‘Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

In part 2, financial coach Clare Seal shares her top tips for creating a budget you can stick to. Clare and Dr Alex discuss what are the best apps to use and how they help you; how to find the balance between spending and living your life; and why you need to give your savings a purpose.  Follow @clare.seal and get her book ‘Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

Financial Coach and the voice behind ‘My Frugal Year’, Clare Seal joins us as part of our Mental Health Month episodes because you can’t talk about wellbeing without talking about financial health. In part 1, Clare shares how she got into £27,000 worth of debt and the steps she took to get out of it. Clare explains how to stop being afraid to even think about your finances, why you shouldn’t be scared to talk to your bank about your debts and the surprising benefits of talking to your friends about money. Plus, should you ask your family to loan you money? Clare shares her thoughts. Follow @clare.seal and get her book ‘Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men