When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also in everyday life. Cynthia Pury, PhD, talks about physical, moral and psychological courage; whether courage necessarily involves overcoming fear; how our cultural and social viewpoints shape what we see as courag ... Show More
Oct 22
Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD
Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychology of Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and s ... Show More
37m 23s
Oct 8
Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning differences, yet it’s still widely misunderstood. Tim Odegard, PhD, talks about how dyslexia is diagnosed and defined; his own experience growing up with dyslexia; how kids at risk can be identified early; what interventions work best; ... Show More
39m 5s
Oct 1
Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD
Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties ar ... Show More
36m 46s
Aug 8
The Courage to Become Someone New
We often think of courage as staying strong, holding steady. But what if real bravery is being open to change? Today, Dora explores the quiet strength in letting go of old identities and becoming someone new. If you’re in a season of growth, this episode will remind you that tran ... Show More
6m 25s
Sep 26
Flipping Fear and Pressure: Building Confidence, Courage, and Resilience with Michelle Curran
Fear and pressure are part of life—but what if you could flip them into fuel for growth and confidence? In this powerful episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast, I sit down with Michelle Curran, former U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot and motivational speaker, t ... Show More
26m 47s
Aug 6
THE POWER OF COURAGE - Best Morning Motivational Speeches [YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS!]
Courage is the spark that ignites change, It’s what allows us to face fear, push past doubt, and rise in the face of adversity. Embracing courage in your daily life can transform not only your mindset, but your entire journey!Speakers:The Rock https://www.instagram.com/therock/Ri ... Show More
19m 50s
Sep 2024
Can you feel the fear and do it anyway? - Best Motivational Speeches for Courage
"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. Watching her ... Show More
58m 52s
Mar 2025
Jenny Wood on Wild Courage: How to Overcome Fear and Unlock Your Potential
In this episode, we welcome Jenny Wood, a former Google executive, founder of Own Your Career, and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It. Jenny shares powerful insights into overcoming fear, taking bold risks, and navigating personal and professional growth wi ... Show More
54m 14s
Feb 2025
#41 Bravery, Growth, and the Art of Showing Up
In this episode from The Sara Shabana Show, I take you on a journey into my subconscious, sparked by a vision board workshop that led me to reflect deeply on the meaning of bravery. Through a simple yet powerful drawing exercise, I learned so much on how I percieve bravery, and h ... Show More
17 m