{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Dr Alex George Opens Up About His Brothers Suicide “I have to live knowing I moved that trip!” ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/dr-alex-george-opens-up-about-his-brothers-suicide-i-have-to-live-knowing-i-moved-that-trip","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO3509419734.mp3","description":"What happens when everything you thought mattered… suddenly doesn’t?In this episode of Road To Success, I sit down with Dr Alex George for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast.We talk about success, identity, cars, grief, anger, and the moments in life that completely change your perspective.Alex opens up about:Working hard and buying his dream carWhy success and material things can feel like they have “zero value” from the insideLosing his brother to suicide and how that moment reshaped everythingFeeling anger after loss — and why that’s a normal human emotionNot defining yourself by your job or public identityWhy most of the things we worry about never actually happenThis isn’t a conversation about titles or achievements.It’s about what really matters when life strips everything else away.If you’ve ever chased success, struggled with grief, or questioned what a meaningful life actually looks like — this episode will stay with you.👇 If this conversation helped you, consider sharing it with someone who might need it.00:00 – “I worked hard and bought my dream car”02:05 – Loving cars from a young age04:10 – Not defining yourself by your job06:32 – “Who are you, really?”08:01 – Identity, purpose, and losing time10:24 – Wanting to live a life worth remembering12:08 – Opening doors and taking risks in life14:42 – “Something happened that changed my life”15:21 – Losing his brother to suicide17:58 – The longest drive of his life19:36 – When success and material things lose meaning21:44 – Supercars and “zero value” from the inside24:03 – How grief changes perspective26:18 – Speed, invincibility, and reality28:41 – Seeing trauma first-hand in A&E31:02 – Anger after loss33:14 – “Did you ever feel angry towards him?”35:09 – Why anger is a normal human emotion38:27 – Emotions we label as “bad”40:51 – Grief is something you live with, not get over43:32 – Public conversations vs private pain45:10 – Worry, fear, and perspective47:18 – “Most things you worry about never happen”49:02 – What really matters in the end⏱️ TIMESTAMPSDon’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments sectionCheck out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/🔗 Follow Us:Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast@benedictfowlerContact: dan@driventalent.co.uk\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":6.4,"type":"company","title":"eBay","url":"/glossary/ebay","quote":"This episode is brought to you by eBay. On eBay, behind every car and part is a story waiting to be shared.","canonicalId":"company:ebay","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"eBay is an online marketplace where users can buy and sell a wide variety of goods, including cars and automotive parts. It is known for its auction-style sales and vast selection of items.","simplifiedExplanation":"eBay is a website where you can buy and sell things, including cars and car parts. 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