Episodes

  • Pt 3: What is the Secret to Happiness? | Oliver Burkeman
    Feb 4 2026

    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!


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    19 mins
  • Pt 2: How to Stop Planning Your Life and Start Living It | Oliver Burkeman
    Feb 3 2026

    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 @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    27 mins
  • Pt 1: Why ‘Good Enough’ is Better than ‘Perfect’ | Oliver Burkeman
    Feb 2 2026

    Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author known for his influential writing on productivity, time management and the psychology of happiness.


    In part one, Oliver joins Dr Alex George to discuss the mental toll of trying to do absolutely everything, and why embracing your limitations may actually be the secret to achieving more…


    Plus, Oliver unpacks what it’s really like to be a journalist and explains why he believes being ‘good enough’ is better than being perfect…


    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 @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 mins
  • Pt 3: Why Change Feels Uncomfortable and Why You Need It | Dr Shadé Zahrai
    Jan 28 2026

    In part three, Dr Shadé Zahrai shares some useful advice for strengthening your self-trust, explains why role models play such a powerful role in building self-belief and reveals why you don’t have to believe everything you think…


    Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George explore fascinating research into the psychology of self-doubt and unpack why change is an uncomfortable but necessary force for growth.


    Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. 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 @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    42 mins
  • Pt 2: Why Waiting to Feel ‘Ready’ is Holding You Back | Dr Shadé Zahrai
    Jan 27 2026

    In part two, Dr Shadé Zahrai unpacks why there is real value in making the ‘wrong’ decision, why failure only becomes a problem when we attach meaning to it and why you should never wait until you feel ready to take action.


    Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George dive into the science behind self-trust and why you only have regrets if you don’t learn from them…


    Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. 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 @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    39 mins
  • Pt 1: Why It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life | Dr Shadé Zahrai
    Jan 26 2026

    Dr Shadé Zahrai is an award-winning peak performance educator, behavioural researcher and leading authority on self-doubt.


    Confidence is something so many of us struggle with, but what if we didn’t have to? In part one, Shadé joins Dr Alex George to unpack the four pillars of self-trust, how to consistently show up as your best self and why it’s never too late to change your life…


    Plus, Shadé shares how she decided to leave her corporate law career and embark on a new journey in content creation and behavioural psychology!


    Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. 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 @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    31 mins
  • Pt 3: Finding Freedom in a Life Without Alcohol | Tony Adams
    Jan 21 2026

    In part three, Tony Adams shares the many joys being sober has brought to his life and why he believes his biggest achievement is getting sober.


    Plus, Tony and Dr Alex George unpack why you shouldn’t be motivated by your discomfort and reveal whether you can still have fun without drinking alcohol…


    Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.


    If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:


    • The 12 Step Programme
    • Alcoholics Anonymous
    • Narcotics Anonymous
    • Gamblers Anonymous
    • Turning Point


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    19 mins
  • Pt 2: The Importance of Forgiveness in Recovery | Tony Adams
    Jan 20 2026

    In part two, Tony Adams opens up about how the 12 Step programme saved his life, the vital role forgiveness plays in recovery and why he considers himself ‘lucky’ to be an alcoholic…


    Plus, Tony and Dr Alex George explore how to rebuild self-respect after going sober and why you don’t need to be at rock bottom to stop drinking.


    Follow @tonyadamsofficial and find out more about his recovery programmes at Six Mental Health Addiction and Sporting Chance. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign here.


    If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:


    • The 12 Step Programme
    • Alcoholics Anonymous
    • Narcotics Anonymous
    • Gamblers Anonymous
    • Turning Point


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 mins