&#35; Dr Alex George

7 Okt 2025

In part two, Izzy Judd opens up about the everyday challenges of raising neurodivergent children and shares the deeply personal story of how music became a powerful healing tool for her family after a life-altering trauma… Plus, Izzy and Dr Alex George discuss what they’d change about the educat ...

00:31:24

Pt 3: What Disasters Teach Us About Coping with Life’s Toughest Moments | Professor Lucy Easthope

Figuring It Out

15 Okt 2025

In part three, Professor Lucy Easthope joins Dr Alex George to share what dealing with major disasters has taught her about managing personal crises. She discusses the importance of realising the ever-changing nature of life and reveals why we have so much more individual control than we may thi ...

00:21:35

Pt 1: From Rugby Star to Paralysis: The Moment That Changed Everything for Ed Jackson

Figuring It Out

3 Nov 2025

Ed Jackson is a former professional rugby union player turned adventurer, whose life was completely changed after suffering a serious spinal cord injury in 2017. Ed’s had a phenomenal journey since his accident, and most recently completed the world’s first disability summit, ascending up a prev ...

00:28:58

Pt 1: Ruby Wax on Her Journey with Mental Health

Figuring It Out

10 Nov 2025

Ruby Wax is a comedian, TV presenter and powerful voice in the world of mental health. She has written multiple books about her own experience with mental illness, and runs wellbeing retreats as well as her mental health charity, Frazzled. In part one, Ruby joins Dr Alex George to unpack the big ...

00:23:16

Pt 2: Why Ruby Wax Hates the Word Mindfulness

Figuring It Out

11 Nov 2025

In part two, Ruby Wax opens up about her experience of depression, explains how to recognise and respond to being triggered and reveals why she doesn’t feel like the word ‘mindfulness’ is actually reflective of her practice… Plus, Ruby and Dr Alex George discuss the importance of recognising you ...

00:21:26

Pt 3: Why We Need to Rethink Mental Health in the Classroom | Ruby Wax

Figuring It Out

12 Nov 2025

In part three, Ruby Wax shares her thoughts on the current state of mental health education in schools and unpacks why she believes the Finnish teaching model is one all countries should aspire to. Plus, Ruby and Dr Alex George discuss the impact finding your purpose can have on your wellbeing a ...

00:13:56

Pt 1: Why ‘Good Enough’ is Better than ‘Perfect’ | Oliver Burkeman

Figuring It Out

2 Feb 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 b ...

00:28:45

Dr Alex George: Why We Struggle With Our Children’s Emotions - And How to Change It

Motherkind

LS 56

1 Jun 2026

Have you ever found yourself saying to your child, "You're OK, don't cry," whilst knowing you mean well, but feeling like something deeper is happening? This week’s Moment explores a powerful idea: we can only hold our children's emotions to the extent that we can hold our own. So many of us gre ...

00:06:22

Pt 1: How to Work With Anxiety Instead of Against It | Owen O’Kane

Figuring It Out

8 Jun 2026

Owen O’Kane is a leading psychotherapist, mental health expert and author whose work has helped countless people better understand and manage anxiety. In part one, Owen joins Dr Alex George to discuss why you need to embrace anxiety, the importance of looking after your inner child and how shame ...

00:33:01

Dr Alex George on the positive power of running

Runner's World Podcast

LS 48

TOP 1%

29 Sep 2026

Our guest this week is Dr Alex George, someone who knows all too well how much difference one run can make. For him, it was life saving. Trigger warning - some of the subjects discussed on this episode centre around poor mental health, depression and suicide. Learn more about your ad choi ...

00:36:21