Pt 2: Why You Struggle to Fall Asleep | Dr Lindsay Browning
In part 2, Dr Lindsay Browning joins Dr Alex George to discuss what insomnia actually is, why maintaining our circadian rhythm is vital for our sleep health and the different reasons so many of us struggle to fall asleep.Plus, Lindsay reveals the role of cortisol in our sleep schedule and how our phones impact our ability to fall asleep…Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pt 1: Why Do We Dream & Do They Affect Our Sleep? | Dr Lindsay Browning
Dr Lindsay Browning is a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert who holds a doctorate in insomnia from the University of Oxford. She is the founder of Trouble Sleeping, a clinic based in Berkshire that has been helping people to improve their sleep for the past 15 years. In part 1, Lindsay joins Dr Alex George to unpack what a good night’s sleep actually is, why we don’t all need 8 hours of sleep and shares the important role our dreams play in processing our emotions.Plus, Lindsay explains the three different stages of sleep and reveals whether you can change from a night owl to an early bird…Follow @drbrowningsleep and get her book ‘Navigating Sleeplessness: How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pt 3: Break-Up with Your Phone and Rebalance Your Brain Chemistry | Tj Power
In part 3, Tj Power gives some helpful tips and tricks for rebalancing your brain chemistry and living a happier life.Plus, Tj and Dr Alex George unpack how being bored can help stabilise your dopamine levels, the link between gut health and serotonin and how using a tablet can help curb your phone addiction…Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pt 2: Why Your Brain Chemistry isn’t Built for the Modern World | Tj Power
In part 2, Tj Power unpacks how our brain chemistry hasn’t adapted to our new modern world and reveals how our ancestors can teach us how to live happier, more fulfilled lives.Plus, Tj and Dr Alex George discuss why you should be in the pursuit of progress (not success!), the impact being in nature has on our serotonin levels and how uncomfortable emotions can guide you to an alternative life.Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pt 1: How to Stop Dopamine from Controlling Your Life | Tj Power
Tj Power is a neuroscientist and creator of The DOSE Effect, a concept which explains how dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins influence our physical and mental health. Tj’s organisation The DOSE Lab provides relatable, science-backed strategies to empower individuals to improve their mental wellbeing by rebalancing their brain chemistry. His book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller earlier this year.In part 1, Tj joins Dr Alex George to discuss the role each chemical in The DOSE Effect plays in our lives, the key differences between quick and slow dopamine hits and the brain chemistry behind our collective addiction to our phones.Plus, Tj explains how low serotonin can lead to rumination and reveals how we can use these four key brain chemicals to our advantage…Follow @tjpower and get his book ‘The DOSE Effect: Small Habits to Boost Your Brain Chemistry’ Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcastGet the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual nowDownload Mettle: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our mind and body can be transformed through the simple act of walking. That’s why Dr Alex George has made this new, ambient podcast. It supports his mission to get us all out stomping, so whether you’re taking the dog out, hiking up a mountain or maybe you simply need some fresh air, Dr Alex and his guests will be here every week as your loyal stomping companions. Every week Dr Alex George is joined by a guest to find out how we can use their expertise to help us become a healthier version of ourselves, mentally and physically. You’ll wind through uplifting and thought-provoking conversations with a soothing backdrop of birdsong, crashing waves or the breeze gently rustling through leaves. Each episode is split into three parts, designed to be listened to on three short stomps, or one long one. So put on your headphones, follow @thestompcast and join us on a good old stomp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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