Dr Alex George: My Hardest Day in A&E, Family Suicide & Finding TRUE Purpose. | E89

This weeks episode entitled ''Dr Alex George: My Hardest Day in A&E, Family Suicide and finding TRUE purpose"
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[@FreckledGemini]

I lost my little brother to suicide. It was thee single event that broke me into a million pieces. My mom was first in 2015, my dad in 2018, and my 43yo little brother in 2019. I was already cracked in half and he finished the job. His death was completely avoidable but my parents didn’t bust their ass helping him get better when we were kids. It was insane to me, even as a kid. He had severe OCD. He literally tripped and fell thru life. Miserable. I now have a beautiful 21yo son that suffers with sever anxiety that leads to depression and suicidal thoughts. I have busted my tail providing him with the tools he needs to be well. Just happy is all I ask. Brain mapping has had miraculous effects in only 1 month. Pray for my boy.

[@marshjj3788]

Sending you both love x

[@rhonda2555]

I'm relieved that talking feels

[@At2069-j9y]

So sorry you have to go through all that pain. Hoping you and your son find peace and happiness together ❤️❤️

[@diane4488]

God bless you, and your dear son. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@katiegrice8944]

@@19sonam5I have depresión, anxiety, CPTSD… all the things and seriously, magnesium and vitamin d really really help. Especially through the winter months. Great advice. Also one walk in the sun, 10 minutes even works miracles. 15 min meditation a day, even if guided from KZbin.. breathing techniques etc.

[@BeautyOfFat]

The interviewer is excellent.. allows the guest to feel comfortable; he’s attentive and allows the guest to open up properly.. Dr alex is incredible, so humble.. what he said about his friend.. I’m actually crying puts life into perspective..

[@akuafayettegoosesense]

I loved this podcast this young man is a treasure ...I lost my only son in 2019 it seems like yesterday...he was handsome, health oriented , a force to be reckoned with .and would win in whatever he focused on his inability to let go and forgive really took him out at the highest point of his life. His death has spiraled his father into a depression that has affected our 54 year marriage. I have been caring this burden I tried seeking a few male friends of his to see if they could help him ...this podcast has helped me with an answer that I asked GOD to reveal to me...I woke up with your podcast half over ....I posted on the last half...I am now looking at the first half....I will report how this podcast has helped me.

[@Fawn_Musics]

“Passion and purpose” to be discussed at schools - couldn’t agree more! Great interview many thanks to you both

[@artandculture5262]

That’s displaced by activism, which is to become impassioned by other’s causes with some of the brain chemical payoffs but loss of the self.

[@chillwinstonuk]

Art and Culture - cheers 🥸

[@harvey1926]

Alex is such an incredible character. It’s so good to understand the real Alex and dive into his intelligent, introspective philosophies and outlook on life. A truly inspirational individual! Thank you for this.

[@NickNickNickJD]

Wow. The variety of guests on this podcast never ceases to amaze me. Each one providing a new perspective and something different to learn. I find it so commendable how open and vulnerable the guests can be. I use this podcast as my morning listening but have recently switched to the videos because it adds another layer. Thank you to Steven and thank you to Alex for providing content that makes a difference.

[@abdullahisharif1687]

Spot on 👌

[@debbiebasildabbers1462]

This guy is so admirable. He speaks a lot of sense and he is right, they should teach it in schools. Feel so sad for him and his family that his brother didn’t realise his full potential in time. This guy is a proper human

[@callumlong6961]

What a podcast. Hit home completely when they were talking about changing things to increase your happiness and well-being. Excited for the next pod

[@rickyemery7917]

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[@sophiehampson4858]

What a guy. Alex is amazing. Hearing him talk about his friend Freya was hard. I lost my Dad 5 months ago to Acute Myeloid leukemia. Absolutely bloody awful disease. He too achieved incredible things and told me to grab opportunities. I hope I can keep my promise to him like Alex did to Freya.

[@JoJo_GSD]

I finished watching this podcast this morning ... what an amazing human being Dr Alex is. I am truly grateful for your dedication to the NHS and your work with mental health & raising awareness. I wish for you good health, wealth and happiness in your life journey. 🤗 Thank you to all involved in creating such inspiring podcasts. 🤗

[@evealexandra4367]

Hearing him talk about Freya (I hope I spelt her name correctly) is one of the most heart breaking yet inspirational, heart warming things I’ve heard in a long time. I have tears streaming down my face but feel so grateful and appreciative of life at the same time! Fantastic podcast❤️

[@tanchingyueen7854]

Abt DrAlex s deceased fren, my 2cts howabt perspective like _ if she had died any later ,possibly built a lifestyle involving anyone else thus causing Ripples effect.Maybe Life itself knows better, of our future 😔

[@TraceyBarracloughInspiration]

My beautiful brother took his own life 30yrs ago now. It was the darkest day. I thought that I was going to die myself, because I didn’t think that anyone could possibly survive pain like that. My mum was terminally ill at the time, and somehow found the superhuman strength to continue her fight..

[@JoJo_GSD]

I'm 34 minutes in & omg ... this is one heck of a podcast 👍💯 ..

[@TerriThorns]

I lost my younger brother to suicide and it was the hardest thing ever, there was no sign or answers. Now I work in a male phyciatric rehab hospital that specialise in trauma and its helped me heal allot

[@MarkHamiltonTaylor]

2 hours of absolute value and sincere heart..

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙏🏽 thanks mark

[@jpnottingham5562]

Alex is an amazing man. The kind of influencer we really need!

[@Angelica-mt5oz]

One of the best KZbin algorithm finds for me! This is my first listen and won’t be the last! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Sweetthingsbyamy]

I can relate to Alex's confidence so much, there's being confident to do something in the sense of knowing you can do it. Then there's the need to do something that gives you the confidence to do it, you do believe you can do it but you know you have to! Being uncomfortable is so hard but I once heard that every great opportunity is hidden behind a uncomfortable situation, your comfort zone is based on the things you do. I already respected you both before this but after hearing more about Alex's background and things we don't hear him talk about I respect him even more! I was so excited when I saw you were interviewing him on instagram! :)

[@lkm3s]

My son and I have a word called "nervited". It's feeling nervous, but realizing that you are actually excited and the two feelings are very similar. You get nervited about things you care about.

[@laurarobinson9372]

Best interview so far. Wow he is such an inspirational to us all, literally crying when he was talking about loosing his brother. He deserves every success coming his way

[@mickandtraceycope7826]

Dr Alex got us through lockdown along with The Dunwells daily live. Dr Alex describing what the process was if you were hospitalised made us not afraid if we had to go hospital. The Dunwells gave us something to look forward to each day and kept us connected to 'live' music. How Dr Alex got through what happened to his brother and being alone during lockdown shows what a strong and lovely human being he is. Having empathy and sensitivity is a HUGE gift.. Thank God for him 🙏

[@rezwanali1239]

Hey Steven, just wanted to say that your podcast is quality! Your style of interviewing and the style of the podcast makes for good viewing and so far I have really enjoyed the podcasts.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you Rezwan, so nice to hear

[@marthaplant834]

Steven.. we need an episode of diary of a CEO of you being interview by someone else. Would love to hear your full story of how you got to where you are now. Very inspiring x

[@dee-d4224]

He did a great interview on Link Up TV

[@chloehamard4498]

I think this is my favourite episode so far, thank you for bringing awesome guests with important messages on the show

[@NatalieMoore-qd4sj]

I am 43 and ive brought up 5 awesome kids who have become amazing adults but find myself wondering what is my purpose and I think lots of parents especially single parents must feel alone in this, even though there are so many of us! I really like what you do here. Thank you

[@debbiebasildabbers1462]

Maybe your 5 amazing kids were your purpose. That achieved, you can now live fearlessly for yourself 💗

[@felicitysuarez5909]

Excellent episode. Love the show all the way from California. I work in emergency healthcare here in Cali & can’t even fathom what free health care would be like. Our whole system is so broken.

[@hdhkdfxx85]

This guy is phenomenal, he was way above love island and all of those in there but I’m so so glad we got to see him

[@LoretteHughes]

Alex is an amazing human! The lady who he chooses to spend his life with is very lucky!❤️x

[@jdtv05]

This was such an amazing podcast, I have such respect for Alex and the way he holds himself. As he said could have taken the typical path after Love Island but, used the exposure to help others. Left this with so much to think about.

[@EmmaHowe14]

Absolutely amazing, always have time for Dr Alex. And you two together - just incredible 💙

[@tracymason6832]

An amazing interview. Such respect for Dr Alex who I came across during the pandemic. Thank you both.

[@louischapman1209]

Finally an influencer who we actually need

[@amay4203]

You can see the goodness in his soul, it's wonderful to see the impact he's having on the world. For me, love island is pure escapism and light entertainment, it does make me aspire to put more effort into my looks, though not in a bad way

[@gracequante3328]

Yayyyy Dr.Alex🤩 Loved the point about selfcare- Natural light, enough sleep and non processed food etc

[@Kelzo_001]

Another amazing Podcast Steve! Love love love these episodes it brings me so much inspiration and knowledge and I just want to say Thank you 😊

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thank you Dean

[@missrachmc]

The best person/thing to ever come out of love island👏🏼

[@iammestore9877]

such an amazing and inspirational podcast. thank you so much x

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

thank you 🙏🏽

[@lucyaris9339]

Slow cardio day on a Sunday at the gym today, inspired by Alex to go out and see the light, that's not the only thing Alex has done for me listening to this podcast, Alex is truly inspiring. It gave me shivers when the subject of the death of his brother came up and was discussed but forever grateful when these awful situations are discussed. Thank you

[@leahlovesroses]

Took me way too long to get round to listening to this…my sister completed suicide in 2015, so although I’ve wanted to listen to Alex talk about this - just taken til now to be ready to listen! I’m now a mental health support worker for the NHS, working in the community. Her death has changed my future for the worse, so I hope I can change someone else’s for the better ❤ Alex, your work changes lives too!

[@NarcissistsPatient9752]

Do you mind if I ask your MH qualifications and experiences (apart from the aspects of suicide 😟). I'm an advocate for closing down the recent huge amount of pop-up inappropriate inexperienced mental health units, that give false hope to so many.

[@marthaplant834]

Alex is a great man. Very inspiring hardworking and kind. He should be very proud of himself ❤️

[@rosiesaunders5309]

What an amazing guy. Incredible interview, I experienced all sorts of emotions watching this and it's the best yet

[@charlesbarber645]

Hi Rosie 👋, I'm Charles Barber but friends call me Charlie and I live in Abilene Tx. How about you?

[@kierayilmaz2371]

Hearing the discussion about developing and stepping out your comfort zone and pushing yourself has come at the most perfect for me . Thank you so much for explaining and answering questions I never knew I had ❤️

[@aislingchristian5076]

What an inspiration! Thank you for everything you do and being so amazing xx

[@hilary729]

Wowzers, what an interview!! Steven , this channel is getting better and better !

[@mitchlee.63]

What a guy. Great conversation as always.

[@OmiiGosh08]

Fantastic podcast! Inspiring and helpful. Can't wait for the next one. Thanks Steven and team.

[@pf352]

This is the best interview I’ve seen in a long while wow

[@cw443]

He's a good egg. Very interesting talk. Very honest.

[@mv6107]

I watched the Molly Mae interview before this one. What a contrast!

[@evealexandra4367]

Yes!! What a contrast indeed. One interview where no amount of money is enough, versus someone who’s wants to help others and who speaks with genuine eloquence and humility.

[@KatieM786]

@@evealexandra4367 It's strange how money doesn't equal happiness isn't it

[@_xanna]

Let’s not compare people, they’re great in different ways

[@carolobrien1617]

Gavin, I feel I have about two more years if that to live. I need you and I to be there for one another and to bring out the best in one another which I KNOW we can! Please do this for us. I am not saying this bc I am your mother but I know it is true - you are amazing and talented and I am not the only one to think that. You stand out!

[@RichardShire]

Fantastic video. Amazing interview!

[@tlaw192]

Dr Alex is a humble guy, with so much empathy for other people and understanding of both sides of a situation. Big respect. Thank you to Steven for sharing lessons learnt about having a business.

[@madhvani1]

Love the reframe of sensitivity!

[@AnjuliMack]

Really great chat guys! Thank you for opening up and sharing your story Alex!

[@upendasana7857]

I have big respect for Alex getting into Med school coming from a mediocre average state school..that really is some achievement indeed and hearing about how he managed to overcome the sense of failure to make up for his exam results was really crucial learning for me...it seems so sad though that the very lesson he learned about "failing"and overcoming to go onto to be a doctor did not translate to his brothers life....I suppose we never really know all the things which contribute to that instance but I really can't help but feel we must get better at spotting signs and allowing people the time and space to speak.

[@OsmanW94]

Absolutely loved watching/ listening! Thank you for a great interview

[@shanonmo94]

What an Absolutely amazing person he is no amount of fame has changed him! To opened up his brothers subside is amazing what an amazing man he is 🙏

[@teaaa8339]

Looking forward to seeing Steven on Dragons Den. Hope he brings a fresh perspective to the show

[@mrlin1687]

Dr Alex - Genuine and sincere guy!

[@emilyjaneex]

Great podcast, however in the discussion your having around 30mins in I do question a few things, are you ever going to be truly happy if you always think you can get something better and always push yourself to feel ‘uncomfortable’? Your life can pass you by and not allow yourself to appreciate the situation your in and it’s gone before you realise it. I think a lot can be said for being comfortable in a job or relationship and feeling content rather than always trying to chase the next big thing. Also think it’s important to say some people can take a leap of faith in something and it be the worst thing they’ve ever done and live with a lot of regrets, pushing yourself doesn’t always lead to success, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side but where you water it 🍀 Edit: but then again I’m not a millionaire 😂 just happy with my simple little life ☺️

[@essbee5882]

Loved this. Thankyou 🙏❤

[@aliciahughes-evans7246]

Did anybody else notice when he was talking about his friend Freya (20:00) that when Alex said so my LIGHT has come from her life the lights behind him flashed???

[@miapax1962]

Wow!!! I hope Dr Alex sees this comment!

[@AnnaE.3004]

I watched it again - pure goosebumps! As if his deceased friend had sent him a sign. That's probably how it was...there are things we can't explain. Thanks for bringing this to attention.

[@jenihoneyman1194]

Oh my!! Actually seeing this would be surreal! 🤞🏼

[@rebeccajohnstone6798]

This is my favourite one so far! Such a great interview.

[@charlesbarber645]

Hi Rebecca 👋, I'm Charles Barber but friends call me Charlie and I live in Abilene Tx. How about you?

[@kcsunshine4008]

So pleased you’ve included amazing yet normal people ( ie not multimillionaires) …. Wealth and/or fame are only two possible factors in defining “success” . … focusing on these two factors just reinforces the stereotypical view of what success is.

[@vickiealexander9768]

What an episode. What an incredible human being. Thank u!

[@WoodyWanderer]

Legend . Been through a lot himself and still wants to help others . Thank you for your story Alex

[@embracingnormality1988]

Yessss!!!! Laid up in bed Unwell, this is just what the doctor ordered!! Thanks again Steven 👏

[@nolusizodlalisa5573]

I hope you feel better soonest 💜

[@embracingnormality1988]

@James Laude No, I've stupidly prioritised work load, now I'm paying the price. Lat flow confirmed the worse...

[@monicamoser7168]

This site interview kept rewinding and replaying what Was said. Interesting interview.

[@susannathepeacefulpath999]

Love dr Alex such a lovely caring person 😊

[@teaaa8339]

I liked this video straight away, know its going to be good

[@carmelgrace6402]

Again thank you! What an amazing young man ... love it

[@22romashka]

Wonderful interview, very inspirational. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@jessicac8640]

What an amazing chat , just wow

[@charlesbarber645]

Hi Jessica 👋, I'm Charles Barber but friends call me Charlie and I live in Abilene Tx. How about you?

[@BrookeE2017]

Excellent interview, Alex and thenother guests have the chance to talk so as we can see the real person,look forward to watching more on this channel

[@africanfoodadventureswithn1149]

The flow...so seamless, great.

[@harryparsons9857]

Best podcast yet.

[@LanaNoHandle]

This guy is smart, massively underrated and well spoken. I like him

[@16Elless]

Loved this.

[@sarahk.6115]

1:35:00 thank you so much for talking about the family suicide

[@its.lahela687]

Alex would be a great priminister x

[@benjhaminbancquart6142]

Happened to stumble across your podcast as I was looking for inspiration on how to interview guests for my own and honestly I was effing amazed, absolutely brilliant work 🔥🔥

[@careergrowthwithlucy]

What an amazing, inspirational guy!!

[@shannonmcdonald8314]

he describes losing someone suddenly like that so accurately, the first few days are disbelief and so, so long

[@GirlPeasTheSingleLife]

Really really enjoyed this episode! Makes me so happy that Alex chose the path that he decided to go down when it was SO easy to do what everyone else was doing. Can't wait for the show next week :D

[@nebehsns5451]

Yay the guests are getting better and better -

[@Afeni.Prevost]

Can’t lie I switched off molly maes one to watch this 😭

[@hannahbrown1487]

When Alex says “don’t try and fix it” at the same time I mouth the same words. 😂 Another wonderful interview!

[@charlesbarber645]

Hi Hannah 👋, I'm Charles Barber but friends call me Charlie and I live in Abilene Tx. How about you?

[@nataliedavies3510]

Brilliant podcast.very sad 😢 too

[@charlesbarber645]

Hi Natalie 👋, I'm Charles Barber but friends call me Charlie and I live in Abilene Tx. How about you?

[@norkarodriguez8908]

I love these so much!

[@andyspencer2120]

Fantastic podcast, really interesting throughout, Alex seems like a really genuine intelligent person. Couple of takeaways for me 1) Take small steps out of your comfort zone, those small steps add up and over time will lead you to accomplish things you didn't think possible. 2) The importance of surrounding yourself with amazing people and trusting them. Thanks for another awesome podcast.

[@shanice_smith]

loved this one!👏

[@lynncrf]

Great show. However, like most doctors, Alex implies that because the NHS is excellent at acute care and oncology, it's the best system around. The reality however is quite different when it comes to care for everyday and chronic conditions. It's very hard to get GP appointments and treatments for chronic illnesses are really limited. For example, I know so many folks who order their B12 injections, thyroid medications, or PCOS medications online because the NHS strictly rations the amount of B12 injections; types of thyroid medication; and types of PCOS medications. I wouldn't want to live with the US system, but other European countries with a private/public are far superior at offering both acute and chronic care. I wish some famous doctor would lobby for better treatments for chronic conditions in the UK.

[@siobhansmyth8644]

This is such an inspiring interview he really is a remarkable and selfless person

[@soniaevans1]

I don’t understand, there were many hospitals empty according to my NHS colleagues. I was in hospital for 2 week, where I was, it was empty. Plus, I understand that there was less deaths than 2018.

[@chillwinstonuk]

Max respek. What a bloke ❤💥

[@ScottishPixie87]

Suicide is a hard thing to go thro as a family . Especially when u would have never ever said or thought they would even think or consider suicide then they do 😢 they leave children to grow without them they leave the mothers and family members always wondering always thinking why ? What could I have said ? What could I have done ? 3 years later and it still haunts my mind. My heart and love goes out to anybody going thro loosing a family/ friend to suicide ❤

[@mariabain8717]

Amazing podcasts xx

[@jodiegall3366]

That’s probably the best thing I have heard in 3 years 🎉

[@blbrightlights564]

Very wise and helpful