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Neuroscientist and author of ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’, Nicole Vignola is joining Dr Alex on this week's episode.

In part 1, Nicole breaks down exactly how the brain works, the shocking impact exercise can have and the long-term effects of stress on the brain.

In part 2, she explains how possible it is to rewire your brain and build healthy habits.

In part 3, Nicole Vignola offers tips on the benefits of boredom and how to start feeling happier every single day.

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Activist and best-selling author Ben West is joining Dr Alex George for a stomp among the deer in Richmond Park.

After losing his 15-year-old brother Sam to suicide, Ben explains the struggle of recounting their final interactions, how he previously misunderstood depression and why it’s so important to remember the sun will always set on a bad day.

In part 2, Ben West shares how the tragic loss of his brother compelled him to turn to activism.

In the final part of this stomp, Ben West shares how he looks after his own mental health while revisiting the saddest moments in his and other people’s lives.

Head over to the Samaritans if you or someone you love needs immediate help. Call 116 123.

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Greg James is a broadcaster, author and the voice that wakes up the nation on BBC Radio 1’s Breakfast Show.

In part one, Greg joins Dr Alex George to discuss the importance of live radio during the pandemic, how humour can provide comfort in difficult times and why he feels more connected to his 20 year old self now than ever before.

In part two, Greg shares his journey to hosting the UK’s biggest radio show, why it’s vital to connect to your younger self and talks about how he decided he didn’t want to have children.

In part three, Greg shares why we need to take silliness more seriously, how to find the fun in the mundane everyday and why it’s so important to make time to do the things that bring you joy.

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In part 3, Eve explains how to meditate if you can not sit still – don’t worry, mindfulness is still for you!

Eve and Dr Alex discuss the true impact of meditating every day, and why mindfulness is a skill you need to practise.

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In part 2, Eve Lewis explains the benefits of a daily meditation and why you only need 5 minutes a day to start feeling the difference.

Plus, she shares some techniques on how to calm racing thoughts before bed and join us in a guided meditation to really start to feel zen.

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