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Figuring It Out

by Dr Alex George

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  • ADHD & Autism: Why Emotional Pain Can Hit Harder and Last Longer | Pt 2

    October 27, 2026 · 24 min

    Why can an upsetting interaction stay with you for days, or even weeks? And why can emotional pain feel so difficult to move on from? In Part 2 of Figuring It Out, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates answer a listener's…

  • Late Autism & ADHD Diagnosis: Why It Changes How You See Yourself | Pt 1

    October 26, 2026 · 26 min

    Have you ever felt different without really understanding why? And what happens when an autism or ADHD diagnosis changes the way you've always seen yourself? In Part 1 of Figuring It Out, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn…

  • Autism & Special Interests: Why They're More Important Than You Think | Pt 3

    October 20, 2026 · 22 min

    Could your special interests be doing more for your wellbeing than you realise? For autistic people, these interests can be much more than hobbies, potentially helping with emotional regulation, reducing stress and providing a sense of…

  • Autistic Burnout: Why It's More Than Just Being Tired | Pt 2

    October 19, 2026 · 25 min

    Autistic burnout is more than just feeling tired. It can involve overwhelming exhaustion, difficulty managing everyday tasks and a reduced tolerance to sensory input. But what causes it, and what can help? In Part 2 of Figuring It Out, Dr…

  • ADHD & Autism: The Hidden Cost of Masking | Pt 1

    October 18, 2026 · 34 min

    Ever come home from a social event feeling completely drained? For many autistic people and people with ADHD, socialising can be exhausting, particularly when masking and sensory overload come into play. In Part 1 of Figuring It Out, Dr…

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  • The Science Behind Exercise and Chronic Pain | Pt 3

    October 13, 2026 · 15 min

    Does exercise help chronic pain, or could it make things worse? And what does the science actually say about treating chronic pain? In Part 3 of Figuring It Out, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates investigate common…

  • What If Pain Is All In Your Head? | Pt 2

    October 12, 2026 · 22 min

    Can your mind change how much pain you feel? And why does chronic pain sometimes come and go, even when nothing else seems to have changed? In Part 2 of Figuring It Out, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates answer a…

  • The Gender Pain Gap: Why Aren't Women Being Heard? | Pt 1

    October 11, 2026 · 27 min

    Most of us think pain is simple: you get hurt, a signal travels to your brain, and it hurts. But what happens when there’s no injury to see, and no one believes you? In Part 1 of the Figuring It Out podcast, Dr Alex George and research…

  • Does What Doesn’t Kill You Make You Stronger? | Pt 3

    October 6, 2026 · 14 min

    “Never give up” sounds like good advice. But is pushing through always helpful, or can being resilient mean knowing when to stop? In Part 3 of the Figuring It Out podcast, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates put common…

  • Is It Normal to Feel Like You're Barely Holding It Together? | Pt 2

    October 5, 2026 · 18 min

    Everyone tells you how strong you are. But inside, you feel like you’re barely holding it together. Does that mean you’re not actually resilient? In Part 2 of the Figuring It Out podcast, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn…

  • How Do You Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up? | Pt 1

    October 4, 2026 · 30 min

    Ever looked at someone going through a difficult time and wondered how they’re coping so well? What makes us more resilient, and how much of it comes from things we don’t see? In Part 1 of the Figuring It Out podcast, Dr Alex George and…

  • Is Loneliness As Bad For You As Smoking? | Pt 3

    September 29, 2026 · 15 min

    Is loneliness really as bad for you as smoking? In Part 3, Dr Alex George and research scientist Dr Kathryn Bates put some of the most common claims about loneliness to the test. Does the quality of our relationships matter more than the…

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About the show

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.