Dr Alex George on ADHD, mental health and the body he rebuilt

28/05/20262 min read

Dr Alex George joins Ellie Taylor for an honest chat about ADHD, burnout, quitting alcohol and rebuilding his health – plus the wellness habits helping him feel his best

Doctor, mental health campaigner and ex Love Island star Dr Alex George joins Ellie Taylor for a candid conversation about quitting alcohol, being diagnosed with ADHD and autism in adulthood and how gentle dopamine has helped him feel more in control of his wellbeing. Plus, H&B Science Specialist Patille Madaghjian shares the latest science behind saffron for mood support, before Dr Alex reveals the wellness habits, supplements and routines currently part of his day-to-day life.

“Supplements aren’t a silver bullet – they’re part of the bigger picture. Real wellbeing comes from the compounding effect of movement, sleep, nutrition and daily habits working together”

Timestamps

[00:00] Intro: Meet Dr Alex George

[01:26] How Dr Alex George ended up on Love Island

[02:59] Why Dr Alex George became an A&E doctor

[05:19] How Alex landed his dream doctor job

[06:35] Why Dr Alex George left clinical medicine

[09:55] Burnout, grief and the moment Alex knew he had to change

[10:40] The biggest mental health challenges facing young people

[13:22] How Alex manages ADHD, burnout and stress

[15:42] Body image, weight loss and learning to respect your body

[17:16] Dr Alex George on his ADHD and autism diagnosis

[17:44] What ADHD really is and why it’s misunderstood

[20:03] ADHD, impulsivity and life expectancy

[21:46] How an ADHD diagnosis changed Alex’s life

[25:48] Saffron for mood support: what the science says

[27:47] Dr Alex George’s supplement routine for brain health

[30:17] Why supplements are only one part of health

[31:34] ADHD, alcohol, impulsivity and weight loss

[32:34] Quick-fire health questions with Dr Alex George

[35:55] Why health is an investment in your future self

“Invest in your health for future you, not just the you now”

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