Stompcast

Pt 3: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Having Children with Emma Gannon

In the final part with Emma Gannon, she discusses her novel Olive, inspired by her decision not to have children. Emma and Dr Alex discuss where the pressure to have children comes from, why it’s frustrating when people ask about your future plans and the importance of self-compassion and forgiving yourself. Plus, the health fact of the week reminds us that we don’t HAVE to hate our jobs…  Follow Emma <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmagannonuk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@emmagannonuk</a>, buy her new book <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-success-myth-our-obsession-with-achievement-is-a-trap-this-is-how-to-break-free-emma-gannon/7513917?ean=9781804990766" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Success Myth</a> and sign up for her Substack, <a href="https://thehyphen.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Hyphen</a> Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thestompcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thestompcast</a> To improve your mental fitness, get Dr Alex’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mind-Manual-BESTSELLER-Fitness-Everyone/dp/1783254904" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Mind Manual</a> <a href="https://bemettle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Download Mettle</a>: the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> 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.In every episode, you’ll hear Dr Alex George out on a stomp with an exciting guest, in a location of their choice, to take a meander into their lives.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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.