The psychology of courage and bravery

Two Ebola drugs are due to be trialled in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as cases of the disease continue to rise in the country. BBC health and science correspondent James Gallagher joins Claudia Hammond to discuss the new clinical trial, and to update on the latest from ...  Show more

Many people with infertility use in vitro fertilisation (IVF), however the probability of having a baby following IVF is only approximately 30-40% per cycle and decreases significantly with age. It can be a lengthy and expensive process. Providers sometimes offer ‘add-ons’, addit ...  Show more

Claudia Hammond explores the psychology of courage and bravery with an audience at the Cheltenham Science Festival. Why is it that some people are able to keep calm in an emergency and do all the right things whilst others panic or freeze, not knowing what to do? Claudia discusse ...  Show more

Is it possible to be brave even when I feel anxiety? How can I keep being brave even when I'm disappointed? What's the difference between being brave and being dumb? If you're wondering about any of the answers to these questions, tune in to today's episode! Ginger, Erin, and the ...  Show more

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." — Nelson Mandela

In this episode, I reflect on a recent experience at an open mic night where a young woman, visibly nervous but undeniably talented, took the stage for the first time to share her poetry. Wa ...

When was the last time you impressed yourself by doing something you didn’t think you could? Bear Grylls reckons putting ourselves in slightly uncomfortable situations is where we grow.

In this chat with Fearne, Bear explains why those who take on epic adventures or ...