Why You're Overwhelmed (And What to Do About It) with Claudia Hammond

In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor interviews broadcaster, author, and psychologist Claudia Hammond. Known for her work presenting All in the Mind on BBC Radio 4 and other science and psychology programmes across radio and television, Claudia has spent much of her career making psychological research accessible to wider audiences. They discuss the ideas explored in Claudia’s latest book, Overwhelmed: Ways to Take the Pressure Off, including why so many people experience overwhelm in modern life and how openness to change can positively shape our mental health and well-being. The conversation also explores Claudia’s passion for psychological research, what continues to excite her about discoveries in the field, and why curiosity remains so important in understanding ourselves and others. Claudia also reflects on how psychology can help people navigate uncertainty and the practical ways research can be applied to everyday life. Season Four of MQ Open Mind is supported by Tiberone Technologies www.tiberone.com