Hidden Brain

You 2.0: Cultivating Courage

Published 5 January 2026Duration: 56m 56s
Share on X

Why do some people act bravely in a crisis, while others flee or freeze up? Today, we bring you the second part of our You 2.0 series on the mental obstacles that can block us when we're charting a new path. Behavioral scientist Ranjay Gulati argues that courage is a choice, and that we can strengthen the reflexes that will help us to be brave when it matters most.

Dialog switches59
Avg turn52s
Longest speech3m 35s
Host questions29
Guest questions33
courage21ranjay21support20fear17story17