Pt 2: Recovering After Trauma: Can The Brain Fully Heal? With Dr Iain Jordan

In part 3, Jason Fox and Dr Alex discuss what filming SAS: Who Dares Wins is really like.Jason explains the impact of his PTSD diagnosis on post-military life, how he entered the world of TV and the benefits of exposure therapy. Follow Jason @jason_carl_fox and get his book, Embrace the Chaos: 52 Tactics To Make Every Day Count.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 2, Jason Fox goes into detail about the SAS selection process and the gruelling challenges that take a toll on your body and mind. Jason shares with Dr Alex how he kept himself sane during this time, how he battled imposter syndrome even after being selected for Special Forces and his personal experience with PTSD.Plus, he reveals his secret therapy session, the devastation of being told he needed to leave the service and his advice to people experiencing PTSD. Follow Jason @jason_carl_fox and get his book, Embrace the Chaos: 52 Tactics To Make Every Day Count.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SAS: Who Dares Wins star, Jason Fox joins Dr Alex George on this week’s Stompcast, to share the fascinating insights on what it takes to be in the Special Forces.In part 1, Jason explains the 4 pillars he focuses on in life, why he feels like he operates better when things are going wrong and why checking in on yourself is the simplest yet hardest task. Plus, he opens up about what it’s like to return from military service, how it made him feel like an outsider and why he didn’t talk about his feelings. Follow Jason @jason_carl_fox and get his book, Embrace the Chaos: 52 Tactics To Make Every Day Count.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Lily Silverton and Dr Alex George discuss what you can do to start feeling like you really matter. Lily explains why you need to let go of the idea of “self-esteem”, how to train yourself to be OK with failure and why confidence is often an illusion. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal.  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is always something that is going to stop you from investing in your goals, so how do you prioritise what’s important to you? In part 2, Lily shares with Dr Alex how you can start prioritising what you truly care about, how to say no and really mean it, and how to start living by your values instead of what you’re told to care about. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal.  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lily Silverton is a mindset and life coach, who has developed a unique approach to goal setting which will ultimately lead to a happier and more purpose-driven life called “The Priorities Method”.In part 1, Lily explains what this method is, why choosing goals based on your values can help you through tough times and how to figure out what your priorities are. Plus, Lily explains the difference between a coach and a therapist, and why having a balanced life is possibly a myth. Follow Lily @lily_silverton and get The Priorities Method Journal.  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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can spicy food actually put you into labour? In part 3, Sophie Martin and Dr Alex bust some myths from the labour ward. Plus, they discuss the problems in women’s healthcare and some of the possible solutions, and how to support people going through baby loss. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFor support around baby loss, check out Tommys.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What actually happens during IVF treatment? In part 2, Sophie Martin sheds light on the complex world of fertility treatments and the financial and emotional toll it takes. Sophie and Dr Alex discuss the misunderstood aspects of fertility treatments, the shocking factors that can stop you from receiving IVF treatment on the NHS and what a fertility test actually involves. Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFind information about private IVF clinics at www.hfea.gov.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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 1, Sophie opens up about the unspoken struggles of infertility, her journey through multiple rounds of IVF and the devastating grief that followed. Plus, she discusses the feelings of failure around being unable to carry a child, the responsibility of pregnancy and the lack of support surrounding baby loss.Follow Sophie @the.infertile.midwife and get her book The Infertile Midwife: In Search of MotherhoodFor support around baby loss, check out Tommys.orgFollow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastTo improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind ManualDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part 3, Emma Reed Turrell explains the 3 most common toxic behaviours in relationships and how to combat them. Emma explains techniques for improving your relationships, feeling confident in asking for what you want and working through jealousy with your partner.  Follow Emma @emmareedturrell and get her new book ‘What Am I Missing?’ 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.