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TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.

In part three, Dr Alex George and his mother Jane explore how their family has learned to have open and honest conversations about mental health. They discuss the pressures of perfectionism, the importance of being vulnerable, and how to recognise the signs that someone may be struggling.

Plus, Jane shares why learning to fail well is one of life’s most valuable lessons, and reflects on what she’s most grateful for in her life.

The resource Jane mentions in this part is jaaq.app

Follow @knitformentalhealth and support Jane’s work here.

Resources:
Samaritans
Shout
CALM
Papyrus

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TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.

In part two, Dr Alex George and his mother Jane open up about the devastating loss of their brother and son, Llŷr, who died by suicide in 2020. They reflect on the reality of navigating grief after suicide, the impact it has had on their family, and how they have each found ways to move forward whilst keeping Llŷr’s memory at the heart of everything they do.

Plus, Jane shares the story behind Knit for Mental Health, the incredible initiative she launched with her husband Anthony, and reveals how the project has gone on to raise an incredible £100,000 for charity!

Follow @knitformentalhealth and support Jane’s work here.

Resources:
Samaritans
Shout
CALM
Papyrus

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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TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.

To mark the final episode of the Stompcast, Dr Alex George is joined by a very special guest: his mother, Jane George.

In part one, Jane reflects on Alex’s childhood, shares what it was like watching her son appear on Love Island, and reveals her reaction when Alex first told her about his ADHD diagnosis…

Plus, Jane and Alex revisit some of their favourite family memories, explore the role nature has played throughout their lives and discuss why spending time outdoors remains so important to them.

Follow @knitformentalhealth and support Jane’s work here.

Resources:
Samaritans
Shout
CALM
Papyrus

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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TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.

In part three, Ben West and Dr Alex George discuss what it’s really like to be a mental health activist in today’s world, the challenges of driving meaningful policy change and whether either of them could ever see themselves stepping into politics…

Plus, in this penultimate episode of Stompcast, Alex shares his favourite place he’s ever been out stomping.

Resources:
Samaritans
Shout
CALM
Papyrus

Follow @iambenwest, check out his incredible project Reasons to Stay, and pre-order his latest book Reasons to Stay: Lessons of Hope from a World that Cares.

(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.

TW: This episode contains reference to suicide and mental illness.

In part two, Ben West reflects on how the Reasons to Stay project has transformed his life, why hope matters in suicide prevention and whether we should ban social media for under 16s…

Plus, Ben and Dr Alex George discuss the three things social media should provide, and why it may be worth reassessing your relationship with certain platforms if they’re not giving you at least one of them.

Resources:
Samaritans
Shout
CALM
Papyrus

Follow @iambenwest, check out his incredible project Reasons to Stay, and pre-order his latest book Reasons to Stay: Lessons of Hope from a World that Cares.

(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.