11 episodes
Tiny Acts of Bravery Clover Stroud
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4.8 • 23 Ratings
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What does being brave really mean? What can we learn from other people’s acts of bravery?
In this new series, Sunday Times bestselling author, Clover Stroud, shares moving conversations about the tiny acts of bravery that make up our everyday lives.
When Clover was 16, she was sent on a journey to look for brave people to guide her after her mum had an accident that left her chronically brain-damaged. Clover is now continuing that search with Tiny Acts of Bravery.
Each episode features a guest sharing times when they have had to be brave, to teach us how to face our own challenges to live brighter, bolder, more courageous lives.
Follow Clover at @clover.stroud.
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Rob Delaney
Actor, writer and comedian Rob Delaney joins Clover Stroud in the final episode of season 1 for a moving conversation about loss where they still find lots of laughs.
Rob shares the heartbreaking story of his 2 year old son’s untimely passing, the need to make people understand his loss and why we all need to be talking more openly about death and sex.
Rob and Clover also discuss the status of loss when losing a child or sibling, the bravery of commitment and the moment he had to be the most brave.
Follow Rob @robdelaney and get his memoir A Heart That Works.
Connect with Clover @clover.stroud
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Kimberley Wilson
Chartered Psychologist, author and broadcaster Kimberley Wilson joins Clover Stroud to share her take on bravery.
Kimberley discusses the difference between courage and bravery, she highlights the pressure we all feel to conform and the importance of therapy in helping us face our fears and
She also offers advice on how to have more self-compassion, why she believes there are no real adults and she shares her very unique talisman.
Follow Kimberley Wilson @foodandpsych and find her helpful resources at www.kimberleywilson.co/resources
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Rebecca Humphries
Actress and writer Rebecca Humphries shares her side of the story with Clover Stroud this week.
Rebecca describes the ”bin fire” of a break-up that led to her side of the story going viral, why she didn’t know she was in a toxic relationship and what it felt like to reclaim her voice.
She also shares advice on how to date healthily, she describes the bravery of facing life without alcohol and the pair discuss the misappropriation of therapy speak.
Follow Rebecca @beckshumps and get her book Why Did You Stay: A memoir about self-worth
Connect with Clover @clover.stroud
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Clarissa Ward
War correspondent and journalist Clarissa Ward joins Clover Stroud to discuss her incredible life and career this week.
Clarissa recounts the moments when she felt most in danger, she explains what a near-death experience actually feels like and the importance of surrendering to fear.
She also discusses the impact of her work on her personal life, the challenges of being a mother and her surprising definition of bravery.
Follow Clarissa @clarissawardcnn and buy her book On All Fronts: The Education of a Journalist
Connect with Clover @clover.stroud
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Kate Rothschild
In 2019, Kate Rothschild’s daughter Iris was tragically killed in an accident when she was only 15 – a loss that completely altered Kate’s life forever.
Clover and Kate discuss how to go on living after the death of someone you love beyond measure, the extraordinary optimism Kate found during the darkest of times and her advice on how to help a friend when they’re grieving.
This is such a courageous conversation in which
Kate revisits the heartbreaking moment of receiving the tragic news, her surprising experience with a medium and how she knew it was time to pack up Iris’ bedroom.
Find out more about The Iris Project at theirisproject.org
Connect with Clover @clover.stroud.
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Olia Hercules
Ukrainian chef, author and activist Olia Hercules welcomed Clover into her unruly garden for this vulnerable conversation about the collective bravery of Ukraine.
Olia explains why she decided to raise money for her brother’s regiment despite being a humanitarian, the beauty of creative mindfulness in dark times and what you can do to support the war in Ukraine today.
She also tells Clover about the colours and smells of her childhood in Ukraine, how to draw strength from the past and why you should have the courage to look after yourself first.
Follow Olia @oliahercules and donate to #CookForUKRAINE and Legacy of War Foundation.
Connect with Clover @clover.stroud.
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Customer Reviews
Impatiently waiting next series 2💛
I binged listened to this series - and I loved every single interview for the raw conversations, authentic expression and thoughtful insights. So so so what so many of our hearts need exposure to! Thank you so much Clover and hurry up and get series 2 up for us!! I can’t wait. 💛💛
Best, most honest talks I’ve found
Thanks, Clover, for bringing us these engaging and real conversations. So refreshing!
My thoughts on what I’ve listened!
I’m really grateful that I decided to listen this podcast! Special thank to Clover Stroud! I have never written reviews, so this is my very first time writing. That’s why I would like to request you for any mistakes I could make.
To be honest with you, I am not such a big fan of podcasts. I do love listening, but I don’t usually believe in myself that I can understand the whole story without subtitles. Well, this one proved me wrong. I finished the whole episode and I can understand the message. Okay, enough of me, and let’s get back to the topic. (Sorry)
I just finished listening the first episode for the second time, and I’m head over heels in love with this! It’s changed my thoughts. Maybe, it’s also because of Helena.
I’ve heard how much she’s gone through so many things, challenges, ups and downs, but after listening to this, I completely understand what people say about. The grief, trauma and depression that she experienced! She shared them so bravely. I have learnt so many things from this. About bravery, loss, depression through her journey! In addition, I’ve heard the words that I really need to hear from someone these days. It’s such a great help for me!
This podcast episode really gives me the feeling that I don’t know… kind of sad… I keep staring at the ceiling or something and thinking about their conversation, repeating it, replaying it again and again in my head. I’m not sure why am I doing it! It feels like I’m finding something about myself through their stories. It includes about grief, and it reminds me of which I’m still taking forward. Maybe because of the idea of that, I’ve got a lot to think and learn. Thank you again for bringing this marvellous podcast to the world! Thank you both, Clover and Helena for sharing your stories with so much bravery!
I’m going to listen other episodes as soon as I’ve got time!
I’m not sure if I could write this long.