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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. Follow @sabinabrennan and check out all her books here. 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 3, Catherine Gray and Dr Alex George share all the best bits of not drinking – and some may surprise you. Catherine shares the financial and personal development benefits of sobriety, how it affected her relationships and how it changes the way you deal with tougher times. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’Get Catherine’s debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl’ 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, Catherine Gray explains why trying sobriety for 30 days isn’t enough, and why 90 days is the real test. Catherine and Dr Alex discuss why you shouldn’t avoid socialising during Sober October or Dry January, how to prepare for the different ways people may react to you not drinking and Catherine shares her top tips for socialising sober including the big one: weddings. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’Get Catherine’s debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl’ 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

We’re kicking off World Mental Health Month with the author of ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’, Catherine Gray. 11 years ago, Catherine had a ‘raging alcohol addiction’, but since her recovery, she’s become an integral voice to help people go sober every day. In this episode, she joins Dr Alex George to share her key lessons and the tips she’d offer to the sober curious.In part 1, Catherine shares the anxiety she had around being alcohol-free, the reasons why she couldn’t just cut down her intake and the personal transformation that has come with putting the bottle down. Catherine also shares her thoughts on whether you must hit rock bottom before you stop. Follow @unexpectedjoyof and get her book, ‘The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober’Get Catherine’s debut novel ‘Versions of a Girl’ 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

Jordan Stephens starts off part 3 with the hidden story behind an iconic photo, showing that we never know what’s going on in someone's life behind social media. Jordan and Dr Alex go on to discuss healing after heartbreak, the feeling and fear of never being happy again and how to find opportunities to ‘fix yourself’ afterwards.Plus, Jordan stresses the importance of sharing how you’re feeling with other people. Follow @jordanfstephens and get his book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’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, 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. Follow @jordanfstephens and get his book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’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

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.Follow @jordanfstephens and get his book ‘Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs’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

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.For more information on what the British Red Cross does and how you can help head to www.redcross.org.uk/about-us/here-for-humanityFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men