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Pt 1: What Makes A Healthy Brain? | Neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan
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Neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan joins Dr Alex George in a packed episode on what makes a healthy brain, and why it’s never too late to start making better choices.
In part 1, Sabina explains the biggest influences on the developing brain and how it affects adulthood; how the front lobe works and the huge changes it goes through ages 18-25; and how to make the most of a teenage brain.
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Pt 3: Why You NEED Other People’s Opinions of You | Sid Batty
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Pt 2: How to Do the Things That Scare You | Sid Batty
26:55|In part two, Sid Batty opens up about the negative reaction he received for posting about Quack online and the driving force that keeps him posting more. Sid shares his theory on why people leave hate in the comments section, the backlash he received for starting a business and his advice for building an authentic life. Plus, he offers his advice on how he overcame his anxiety to begin travelling alone. Follow Sid (and Quack!) @sidbattyOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men
Pt 1: The Man Who Travels The World with a Toy Duck | Sid Batty
27:31|Sid Batty captured the hearts of millions when he revealed he’d been travelling the world with his cuddly toy: a duck named Quack. In this episode, both Sid and Quack join Dr Alex George for a conversation about what led Sid to bear his soul online, how he overcame his embarrassment to reveal Quack to the world and his experience with OCD and anxiety. Plus, Sid shares what it’s like to receive ‘trauma dumps’ from his followers. Follow Sid (and Quack!) @sidbattyOrder Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men
Pt 3: Is AI Changing Education for Better or Worse? | UnJaded Jade
20:57|In part three, UnJaded Jade shares her vision for her dream education system, the key things she wishes she learnt at school, and why helping students fall in love with learning is more important than ever.Plus, Jade and Dr Alex George explore whether AI is actually a helpful tool in education, and how it could shape the future of learning.Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!
Pt 2: What I Learnt from 10 Days of Silent Meditation | UnJaded Jade
24:37|In part two, UnJaded Jade delves into her concept of ‘casual magic’, the power of romanticising everyday life and her experience attending a 10-day vipassana meditation retreat.Plus, Jade and Dr Alex George discuss overcoming perfectionism, and offer practical guidance to help you navigate it yourself.Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men
Pt 1: Why High-Achievers Struggle with Rejection, and How to Overcome It | UnJaded Jade
23:25|UnJaded Jade is a content creator who shot to fame as one of the original ‘StudyTubers’, sharing transformative study tips whilst documenting her own academic journey.In part one, Jade joins Dr Alex George to unpack how she got started on YouTube, what it really means to be a high-achiever and how being rejected from the University of Oxford ultimately reshaped her path for the better…Plus, Jade shares what she’s learnt from her unique university experience, having studied in seven different countries!Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men
Pt 3: What is the Secret to Happiness? | Oliver Burkeman
18:44|In part three, Oliver Burkeman and Dr Alex George dive into the true meaning of happiness, and why nearly everything in life can be seen as either a good time or a good story…Plus, Oliver highlights the importance of living in the present and shares some actionable advice for chronic worriers looking to shift their perspective.Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men
Pt 2: How to Stop Planning Your Life and Start Living It | Oliver Burkeman
27:00|In part two, Oliver Burkeman explores how to rethink productivity, why separating your identity from your achievements is essential, and why you need to stop planning your life and start living it…Plus, Oliver and Dr Alex George discuss the power of words and how they have the power to ground us even in life’s most challenging moments.Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!Order Happy Habits - out now! Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men
Pt 1: Why ‘Good Enough’ is Better than ‘Perfect’ | Oliver Burkeman
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