HEALING 101: What Does “Normal” Really Mean? with Dr Alex George

On today’s Healing 101 episode, I’m joined by doctor, mental health advocate, and bestselling author Dr Alex George for a conversation about what it really means to be “normal.” Together, we explore why normality is often a misleading lens for understanding ourselves, the difference between impulsivity and compulsivity, and the many hidden ways OCD can show up beyond the stereotypes. Alex shares personal reflections from his own experience, alongside compassionate insights on intrusive thoughts, rumination, and learning to gently redirect attention. This episode is a powerful reminder that our quirks, sensitivities, and differences are not flaws to fix, but parts of ourselves to understand - and sometimes even our greatest strengths. Thank you to INGENIOUS for sponsoring this episode. INGENIOUS is on a mission to be the voice of truth in the collagen world. Their approach is simple: clinically tested formulas, ingredient transparency, and science-backed results you can trust. They’re offering listeners 20% off with the code HEALING20 at Find Alex: Website: Instagram: @dralexgeorge Buy His New Book "Am I Normal?": Listen to Stompcast: Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing: Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpod TikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpod LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healing Substack: substack.com/@hurttohealing Website: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HEALING 101: What Does “Normal” Really Mean? with Dr Alex George is an episode from Hurt to Healing: Mental Health & Wellbeing by Pandora Morris.

This episode is 16:21 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2026.

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