Having amassed millions of downloads with his hugely successful Stompcast podcast, Dr Alex George is putting down his stomping boots to try and answer life’s big questions. But he’s not alone. Dr Alex is joined by research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates. Combining their two worlds to answer the questions we all carry around with us, about our minds, our relationships, our choices and our health. We Google them at 2AM, we talk about them with friends and we wonder if we’re the only ones. Each episode arrives in three parts from Monday to Wednesday. Part One tackles the Big Question. Part Two answers a real dilemma sent in by a listener. Part Three puts the most common claims to the test in Myth, Fact and It’s Complicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
psychologymental healthscienceneuroscienceresiliencesocial connectionAutismdecision-makingchronic painwomen's healthcopingstresslonelinessrelationshipssocial media
What listeners will find here
Why chronic pain can change day to day, even when nothing else does
This episode looks at fluctuating chronic pain and how the brain and nervous system shape the experience of pain. Dr Alex George and Dr Kathryn Bates explore the mind-body connection, the push-through-then-crash cycle, and the challenge of explaining invisible symptoms.
Why chronic pain gets dismissed, and why women often pay the price
Pain is the focus here: what it is, why it can be real even when scans show nothing, and why some people struggle to be believed. Dr Alex George and Dr Kathryn Bates dig into changing definitions of pain, the gender pain gap, and delayed diagnoses like endometriosis.
Resilience under the microscope: when pushing through helps — and when it doesn’t
Resilience is the focus here, as Dr Alex George and Dr Kathryn Bates test familiar beliefs about coping and perseverance. They dig into whether resilience can be built, how it can coexist with distress, and why adaptability and financial security matter.
Why feeling fragile doesn’t mean you’re failing at resilience
Resilience is the focus here, as Dr Alex George and Dr Kathryn Bates unpack a listener’s dilemma about seeming strong on the outside while struggling internally. The episode looks at everyday coping, stress, rest, purpose, and whether resilience has to feel the way we expect.
Resilience, stress, and the hidden factors behind coping
Resilience is the focus here, as Dr Alex George and Dr Kathryn Bates examine what it really means and how it’s studied. The episode looks beyond grit and willpower to the roles of stress, biology, and social support, while questioning what we miss when we praise people for simply “being resilient.”
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