Figuring It Out

Dr Alex George
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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 for more information.

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  1. 49 min ago • Subscribers Only

    *AD FREE* Is Revenge Ever Good For You?

    ***Hear this week’s episode AD free and in full by subscribing to FIGURING IT OUT+ above*** Is revenge good for you, or does getting even leave you feeling worse? Why do we hold grudges, and what does it really take to forgive someone who has hurt us? Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore the psychology of revenge, resentment and forgiveness. They unpack why the brain anticipates a reward from retaliation, why revenge can keep us trapped in anger and rumination, and how holding onto a grievance can affect our relationships, mental health and physical wellbeing. They also ask why intentional harm is harder to forgive than an accident or act of nature, whether animals seek revenge, why crows remember the faces of people who wrong them, and whether time really heals all wounds. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com.

    *AD FREE* Is Revenge Ever Good For You?

  2. 3 days ago

    Can You Really Catch Up on Lost Sleep? | Pt 3

    Can a weekend lie-in really help you catch up on lost sleep, or is repaying your sleep debt more complicated than that? In Part 3, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates put common sleep myths to the test in Myth, Fact and It's Complicated. They explore catch-up sleep, power naps and whether napping deserves its lazy reputation. Plus, do you really need morning sunlight within the first 10 minutes of waking, and does sleeping in a cold room help you sleep better? No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com. Enjoying Figuring It Out? Follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Can You Really Catch Up on Lost Sleep? | Pt 3

  3. 4 days ago

    8 Hours of Sleep but Still Exhausted? | Pt 2

    Getting 8 hours of sleep but still waking up exhausted? In Part 2, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates tackle a listener's dilemma: should you stick to an early wake-up time or make sure you get a full night's sleep? They explore sleep quality, deep sleep and the relationship between your sleep schedule and body clock, asking whether the eight-hour rule works for everyone. Plus, what can the history of biphasic sleep, or sleeping in two shifts, tell us about the way we sleep today? No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com.  Enjoying Figuring It Out? Follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 Hours of Sleep but Still Exhausted? | Pt 2

  4. 5 days ago

    Is Waking Up at 5am Actually Good For You? | Pt 1

    Could your 5am morning routine be working against your body clock? And if you struggle to wake up early, does that really mean you lack discipline? In Part 1, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore the 5am Club, chronotypes and why some people are morning people while others are night owls. They get into circadian rhythms, social jetlag and the pressure to be productive, asking whether forcing an early start is actually good for you. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com.  Enjoying Figuring It Out? Follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people find the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Waking Up at 5am Actually Good For You? | Pt 1

  5. 11 Sept • Subscribers Only

    *AD FREE* Is Waking Up at 5am Actually Good For You?

    ***Hear this week’s episode AD free and in full by subscribing to FIGURING IT OUT+ above*** Does waking up at 5am really make you healthier and more productive, or could the 5am Club be working against your body clock? Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates explore the science of sleep, from chronotypes and circadian rhythms to morning routines and the pressure to be productive. They unpack the eight-hour sleep rule, sleep quality and why you might still wake up exhausted after 8 hours of sleep. Plus, can you catch up on lost sleep at the weekend, are power naps good for you, and did people once sleep in two shifts a night? No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com. Enjoying Figuring It Out? Follow the podcast and leave us a review to help more people find the show.

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  6. 8 Sept

    What Does Empathy Look Like In Autism? | Pt 3

    Do autistic girls present differently to autistic boys? Is it true that autistic people lack empathy? And where does sensory overload actually come from? In Part 3, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates put the most common claims about autism to the test in Myth, Fact or It's Complicated. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What Does Empathy Look Like In Autism? | Pt 3

  7. 7 Sept

    Are We All A Bit Autistic? | Pt 2

    Are we all a bit autistic? In Part 2, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates work through a listener's dilemma about where differences in traits ends and autism begins, and why the spectrum is not a line from a little bit autistic to very autistic. No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are We All A Bit Autistic? | Pt 2

  8. 6 Sept

    Why Are Two Autistic People So Different? | Pt 1

    What does it mean to be autistic? In Part 1, Dr Alex George shares his own experience of understanding  autism, alongside research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates as they discuss different levels of support, why we must validate the spectrum of experience, and why there's no single biological cause. Plus, some alarming findings about the amount of neuroscience research focusing on women’s health.  For more information on why paracetamol does not cause autism, go to the Unbiased Science Pod: https://www.instagram.com/p/DO4qNwdjQyH/?img_index=1  No lectures. No easy answers. Just two people trying their best to figure it out. We're not here to give medical advice, we're just two friends exploring the science and figuring out life together. If you have any concerns about your health, please speak to your doctor. 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. Have a question or dilemma you'd like us to tackle in a future episode? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@figuringitoutpod.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why Are Two Autistic People So Different? | Pt 1
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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 for more information.

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  • Creator
    Dr Alex George
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2k
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr Alex George
  • Show Website
    Figuring It Out
  • Provider
    Astrid Media Productions Ltd

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