In part 2, Dr Martin Brunet breaks down catastrophising thoughts: explaining how they can dominate your life and techniques to overcome them.

Martin and Alex discuss breathing techniques you can try when you feel like you’re spiralling, how to put your thoughts into proportion with the issue at hand and how to navigate triggers.

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The festive period can bring on a lot of anxiety and worry for many of us, so this week Dr Alex George has invited on an specialist guest who can help with these exact feelings. Dr Martin Brunet is a GP who offers expert advice on mental health, specifically anxiety.

In part 1, Martin explains that people often underestimate their ability to get burnt out, how to manage your worry and why it’s so important to acknowledge your anxiety instead of ignoring it.

Pre-order Martin’s book ‘Your Worry Makes Sense’

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To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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In part 3, Liz Earle MBE shares her wisdom and life lessons with Dr Alex on exercise, alcohol and friendships.

Liz explains why she’s forced herself to lighten up over the years, why she seriously considers every social engagement before she says yes and the pair discuss the oxymoron of alcohol and wellbeing.

Follow @lizearleme and get her latest book, A Better Second Half

Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast

To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book The Mind Manual

Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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