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  • Pt 3: Is AI Changing Education for Better or Worse? | UnJaded Jade
    2026/02/11

    In part three, UnJaded Jade shares her vision for her dream education system, the key things she wishes she learnt at school, and why helping students fall in love with learning is more important than ever.


    Plus, Jade and Dr Alex George explore whether AI is actually a helpful tool in education, and how it could shape the future of learning.


    Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!

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    21 分
  • Pt 2: What I Learnt from 10 Days of Silent Meditation | UnJaded Jade
    2026/02/10

    In part two, UnJaded Jade delves into her concept of ‘casual magic’, the power of romanticising everyday life and her experience attending a 10-day vipassana meditation retreat.


    Plus, Jade and Dr Alex George discuss overcoming perfectionism, and offer practical guidance to help you navigate it yourself.


    Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


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    25 分
  • Pt 1: Why High-Achievers Struggle with Rejection, and How to Overcome It | UnJaded Jade
    2026/02/09

    UnJaded Jade is a content creator who shot to fame as one of the original ‘StudyTubers’, sharing transformative study tips whilst documenting her own academic journey.


    In part one, Jade joins Dr Alex George to unpack how she got started on YouTube, what it really means to be a high-achiever and how being rejected from the University of Oxford ultimately reshaped her path for the better…


    Plus, Jade shares what she’s learnt from her unique university experience, having studied in seven different countries!


    Follow @unjadedjade and check out her book The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


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    23 分
  • Pt 3: What is the Secret to Happiness? | Oliver Burkeman
    2026/02/04

    In part three, Oliver Burkeman and Dr Alex George dive into the true meaning of happiness, and why nearly everything in life can be seen as either a good time or a good story…


    Plus, Oliver highlights the importance of living in the present and shares some actionable advice for chronic worriers looking to shift their perspective.


    Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    19 分
  • Pt 2: How to Stop Planning Your Life and Start Living It | Oliver Burkeman
    2026/02/03

    In part two, Oliver Burkeman explores how to rethink productivity, why separating your identity from your achievements is essential, and why you need to stop planning your life and start living it…


    Plus, Oliver and Dr Alex George discuss the power of words and how they have the power to ground us even in life’s most challenging moments.


    Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    27 分
  • Pt 1: Why ‘Good Enough’ is Better than ‘Perfect’ | Oliver Burkeman
    2026/02/02

    Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author known for his influential writing on productivity, time management and the psychology of happiness.


    In part one, Oliver joins Dr Alex George to discuss the mental toll of trying to do absolutely everything, and why embracing your limitations may actually be the secret to achieving more…


    Plus, Oliver unpacks what it’s really like to be a journalist and explains why he believes being ‘good enough’ is better than being perfect…


    Follow @oliverburkeman_ and check out his latest book Meditations for Mortals: A Four-Week Guide to Doing What Counts. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    29 分
  • Pt 3: Why Change Feels Uncomfortable and Why You Need It | Dr Shadé Zahrai
    2026/01/28

    In part three, Dr Shadé Zahrai shares some useful advice for strengthening your self-trust, explains why role models play such a powerful role in building self-belief and reveals why you don’t have to believe everything you think…


    Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George explore fascinating research into the psychology of self-doubt and unpack why change is an uncomfortable but necessary force for growth.


    Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

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    42 分
  • Pt 2: Why Waiting to Feel ‘Ready’ is Holding You Back | Dr Shadé Zahrai
    2026/01/27

    In part two, Dr Shadé Zahrai unpacks why there is real value in making the ‘wrong’ decision, why failure only becomes a problem when we attach meaning to it and why you should never wait until you feel ready to take action.


    Plus, Shadé and Dr Alex George dive into the science behind self-trust and why you only have regrets if you don’t learn from them…


    Follow @shadezahrai and check out her book Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence and Fuel Success. By using our affiliate bookshop you’ll help fund Stompcast by earning a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org’s fees help support independent bookshops too!


    Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now!


    Order Happy Habits - out now!


    Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast


    Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now


    Download Mettle: the mental fitness app for men

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    39 分