Tiny Acts of Bravery

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

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 andShe 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

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-worthConnect with Clover @clover.stroud

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 JournalistConnect with Clover @clover.stroud

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.orgConnect with Clover @clover.stroud.

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.

Comedian and author David Baddiel invited Clover to his office for this week’s episode of Tiny Acts of Bravery.David has become well known for his leading thoughts on anti-semitism and why it’s getting worse. He authored two best-selling books, Jews Don’t Count and The God Desire, which explores his relationship with being Jewish.This conversation starts with David revealing the route of his bravery, despite his reluctance to accept that label before speaking about his daughter’s battle with anorexia. He also discusses the confessional writing which was controversial with his family, the bravery of stand up and the deep shame of a bad gig. Follow David on Twitter and Instagram, and buy his books here. Connect with Clover @clover.stroud.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter joins Clover Stroud to discuss her life and career through her bravest moments.Helena and Clover connected over a shared loss, so the two have an intimate and poignant conversation about anticipating grief, rebuilding yourself after trauma and finding outlets for creative bravery. Helena opens up about how her father’s chronic illness pushed her into pursuing acting, what she learnt through her lowest moments, and how she borrows bravery from stepping into character in her work. Connect with Clover @clover.stroud.

DJ, Author and podcaster, Annie Macmanus joins Clover Stroud this week.A shared passion for raving starts off this moving and powerful conversation that branches off into areas of Annie’s life that have required her to be brave.Clover and Annie discuss how she discovered herself through music and why gigging required her to be brave, her legendary career at Radio 1 as well as her life as a mother to two young sons.Annie also shares her Talisman of Bravery - a homemade item give to her which allows her to reflect on what her gigs mean to people.Follow Annie @anniemac, listen to her podcast Changes here and order her novels The Mess We’re In and Mother, Mother here.Connect with Clover @clover.stroud.