Dr Alex talks through “mental fitness,” the case for more wellbeing in schools, and his new children’s book Happy Habits, which helps kids build small, realistic routines for happier, healthier days. (Plus: Alison’s “raffle to buy a toy” saga becomes a teachable moment on dopamine!)
In this episode:
- Why schools should balance grades with wellbeing (and life skills like money basics)
- The “life audit”: a 5-minute way to choose the one habit that moves the needle
- Simple family habits that stick (hello, 10-minute morning nature walk)
- How to talk to children about grief, worry and eating disorders without “fixing”
- Mental fitness vs. mental health: building resilience and capacity for joy
- Alex on ADHD & OCD: what diagnosis changed and what “normal” even means
- Boundaries with reality TV and choosing goals that align with your values
- A sneak peek at Alex’s next book, Am I Normal?, coming in January
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