In part 3, Dr Martin Brunet explains how Christmas can put a spotlight on underlying mental health issues, and offers advice for some common challenges you might be facing this season.

Martin shares his tips on dealing with bereavement during this difficult time of year; if you have a loved one with an eating disorder Martin gives advice on how to support them during a holiday that is extremely food focussed; and Alex shares a health fact which highlights the benefits of a Christmas nap.

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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.

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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.

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In part 2, Liz Earle shares with Dr Alex George how she went from beauty journalist to the household name we know today.

Liz explains how she got into wellness when it was considered ‘woo woo’, how the ‘Liz Earle’ skincare brand came to be and she offers her insights on health and wellbeing trends.

If you want to know which trends have stood the test of time vs. those that turned out to be just a fad, then this conversation is a must listen.

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Liz Earle MBE is a significant voice in the wellbeing space, and in this episode, she joins Dr Alex George for a cosy December stomp all about self-care.

In part 1, Liz breaks down her 15 minute morning routine which helps her start each day feeling her best, the benefits of simply opening a window as soon as you wake up and why she loves being barefoot outside.

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In part 3, Dr Kathryn Mannix and Dr Alex George discuss what death can teach us about living fulfilled lives.

Kathryn offers advice on how to stop worrying, practises you can try to bring yourself back from spiralling thoughts and why you shouldn’t feel pressure to live your best life.

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In part 2, Dr Kathryn Mannix shares a powerful story from her days in palliative care, which will ultimately leave you less afraid of the unknown.

Kathryn examples the ‘process of ordinary human dying’ and why explaining this often puts people at ease.

Plus, Kathryn and Alex discuss the changes around families being included in their loved ones' deaths, and whether or not children should be allowed in the room.

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