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Claudia Hammond

@claudiahammond.bsky.social

Presenter, All in the Mind, BBC Radio 4 & Health Check, BBC World Service. Visiting Professor at University of Sussex. Author of The Keys to Kindness, The Art of Rest, Mind over Money, Time Warped & Emotional Rollercoaster.

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The Evidence - Anaesthesia - BBC Sounds What happens to our brains and our consciousness when we’re put to sleep?

Everything you ever wanted to know about anaesthesia but were too afraid to ask. Presented by the always amazing @claudiahammond.bsky.social feat. @brucebiccard.bsky.social @estamatakis.bsky.social, Jennifer Hunter & me!

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

31.01.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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BBC World Service - What in the World, Why are we all so stressed? And how to feel better

#BBC presenter+ #psychologist @claudiahammond.bsky.social#BBC has just written a book: #Overwhelmed. She breaks down the data on #stress, explains what triggers it+gives tips on how to deal with it when it all gets too much. Hear from listeners worldwide who share what’s overwhelming them now...

28.01.2026 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Evidence - Anaesthesia - BBC Sounds What happens to our brains and our consciousness when we’re put to sleep?

A pleasure to join a BBC world service The Evidence panel at
@wellcomecollection.bsky.social on anaesthesia & consciousness. Great discussion with
@drkevinfong.bsky.social @brucebiccard.bsky.social & Jennifer Hunter, expertly chaired by @claudiahammond.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

25.01.2026 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - Overwhelmed by Claudia Hammond Claudia Hammond reads from her new book examining the 21st-century phenomenon of overwhelm

There are just 13 days left to listen to me reading an abridged version of Overwhelmed @bbcsounds. Thank you for all the lovely messages about how calming you've found it. That is so nice to hear.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

21.01.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#ImposterSyndrome #Overwhelm #Wellbeing #Workplace #Jobs #PositiveMentalHealth #overwhelmed #imposterphenomenon

10.01.2026 14:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that 82% of us experience the imposter phenomenon at some point in our lives? In this video here are three things we need to know about it. And there's a whole chapter on it and lots of tips for overcoming it in my new book Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure Off

10.01.2026 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜People can build their own personalised anti-overwhelm prescription’ | BPS Daryl O’Connor, Professor of Psychology at the University of Leeds, hears from broadcaster, author and Psychology graduate Claudia Hammond about her new book, β€˜Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure O...

There's a lovely interview with me in the Psychologist @bpsofficial.bsky.social by @daryloconnor.bsky.social where he asks some very good questions about stress. And somehow he managed to make it not stressful being interviewed by such an eminent expert in the field.
www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...

08.01.2026 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#Perfectionism #Perfectionists #Overwhelm #OverwhelmFree #Wellbeing #PositiveMentalHealth #Solutions

04.01.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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If you've made any New Year's resolutions this year then be kind to yourself and remember not to expect perfection. In this video I talk about ways that you can release yourself from perfectionism.
I go into this in more depth in my new book, Overwhelmed - Ways to Take the Pressure Off.

04.01.2026 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#Overwhelm #OverwhelmFree #Wellbeing #PositiveMentalHealth #Solutions #overwhelmed

01.01.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new book for a new year! Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure Off is out today. From procrastination to regret and perfectionism to the imposter phenomenon, there are sixteen chapters all based on the best psychological evidence. Here's to a calmer, overwhelm-free 2026!

01.01.2026 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A joy to speak to @claudiahammond.bsky.social for her show 'All in the Mind' for BBC Radio4 about our field work in the Marshall Islands

Here I got the chance to share some sound recordings from the sea shore of Aur Atoll and the singing of the villagers who met us with a banquet when we visited.

29.11.2025 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A few tickets left if you’d like to know how to spot a liar, why we laugh and what makes us gamble with ⁦β€ͺ@SussexUni‬⁩ psychologists on Nov 18th at Ironworks studios in Brighton. You can get them at onlineshop.sussex.ac.uk/product-cata...

07.11.2025 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - All in the Mind, Are there multiple subtypes of autism, and how vivid are your memories? A new study suggests that autism’s genetic profile differs with age at diagnosis.

The brilliant @kasiamojescik.bsky.social and Martha McGill join @claudiahammond.bsky.social and @catherineloveday.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 All in the Mind this morning to launch our new public survey of vivid memories. You can take part here: cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

21.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Delighted to announce that my new book "Overwhelmed: ways to take the pressure off" will be published by Canongate on Jan 1st 2026. And for the rest of this week only Waterstones has it on sale at a 25% discount if you pre-order with the code OCTOBER25. tinyurl.com/52bd9fwe

14.10.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our new Think Again show with @SussexUni psychologists is on laughter, lies & gambling. Nov 18th at Ironworks Studios in Brighton @IronworksBTN
Tickets available here: tinyurl.com/avr5fnzz

10.10.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - All in the Mind, What is beliefism, and can you spot a liar? How can we learn to get along with people we disagree with?

If you’re watching #thetraitors tonight do have a listen to this week’s All in the Mind ⁦β€ͺ@BBCRadio4‬⁩ where you may discover that everything you thought you knew about spotting a liar is wrong www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

08.10.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - All in the Mind, The rise of AI therapy Why are people turning to human-like AI chatbots for therapy - and are they any good?

All in the Mind is back! We kicked off today by finding out what AI therapists actually say to you and what the evidence says about them. Every Tues at 9.30am @bbcradio4 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

30.09.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 Appeal Highlighting a charity and appealing for donations. The presenters donate their time.

1/2 I’m honoured to host this week’s @BBCRadio4
Appeal for @WarChildUK, shining a light on their vital work in Ukraine, where children are living through the devastating mental health consequences of war. You can hear the appeal & donate here if you can www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

28.09.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2/2 The war may continue, but we can help children to recover from their experiences. Your donation will make a life-changing difference. Thanks to two generous supporters, every donation will be doubled, up to Β£15,000! War Child works in many other war-torn countries too.

28.09.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to be chairing the judging panel for the #UnwinAward
@PublishersAssoc. It's a book award for non-fiction authors in earlier career stages, whose books have had an impact on the world (just that!). Only 10 days left for publishers to enter their authors tinyurl.com/UnwinAward.

20.09.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Interested in learning about the psychology of laughter, lies, and gambling? Come to Think Again!, hosted by broadcaster @claudiahammond.bsky.social on 18th Nov in Brighton, UK. I'll be joined by @gillyforrester.bsky.social & Tom Ormerod from Sussex Uni. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-agai...

01.09.2025 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Friday I’ll be at ⁦β€ͺ@CheltSciFest‬⁩ recording a special episode of All in the Mind ⁦β€ͺ@BBCRadio4‬⁩ on the psychology of curiosity. Great panel including astronaut ⁦β€ͺTim Peake,‬⁩ which is exciting. Tickets here www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/all-i...

04.06.2025 13:37 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fancy using a bit of science to transform your garden? On Thursday I’ve be discussing this with a lovely panel at 6.30pm at Cheltenham Science Festival ⁦β€ͺ⁦β€ͺ@CheltSciFest‬⁩. www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/trans...

03.06.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On June 2nd I’ll be chatting to @robinince.bsky.social about his new book, his life and ADHD at the How to Academy @theconduitlondon.bsky.social do come along! howtoacademy.com/events/

17.05.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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All in the Mind - How to help someone who doesn’t want help, and well-being benefits of holidays - BBC Sounds How to help someone who doesn’t want help, and the psychological benefits of a holiday

All in the Mind is back with a new series @BBCRadio4 and we have the first of our All in the Mind Awards finalists. Also how best to help someone who is reluctant to get help and how long do the benefits of a good holiday last? www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

28.04.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What's On in Brighton - Ironworks Studios Brighton Want to know what’s on in Brighton? Ironworks Studios is the home of top-quality entertainment and live music in Brighton. We showcase the best names in drag

Why do our senses give us such different experiences of the world and is there a way of having supersenses? Come to Think Again at Ironworks Studios in Brighton at 7pm on Mar 13th where 3 brilliant Sussex University psychologists will explain all to me. www.ironworks-studios.co.uk/whats-on

12.03.2025 16:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How come we experience the world is such different ways? Why do sounds really annoy some people? Why are some people unable to picture things in their minds? Three brilliant psychologists from Sussex University have some answers for us. Come to our show 7pm March 13th Ironworks Studios in Brighton

08.03.2025 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Imagine an apple... what does it look like? Imagine the months of the year... what shape do they take? We'll discuss how we sense the world in the next Think Again! at Ironworks Studios #Brighton hosted by @claudiahammond.bsky.social with expert psychologists @sussex.ac.uk Tickets from Ironworks

03.03.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Get ready for #WorldImmunologyDay2025! 🌎

Join us at The Francis Crick Institute on 24 April to explore "The immune system and your brain" 🧠

Hosted by @claudiahammond.bsky.social and run by @britsocimm.bsky.social, @natureportfolio.nature.com and @crick.ac.uk

Register for FREE now: bit.ly/41m8kP9

04.03.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1