Chris Hadfield

Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield shares his experiences, including going blind during a spacewalk. He discusses his philosophy of preparing for the worst, using competence to conquer fear, and making daring dreams a reality. The episode explores the impact of science fiction on identity and aspirations, the awe-inspiring feeling of a spacewalk, and the importance of preparation, training, and problem-solving. Hadfield emphasizes the significance of recognizing the collective effort and being a good teammate.

Chris Hadfield, a retired astronaut and the first Canadian to walk in space, shares fascinating insights from his extraordinary career. He discusses the nuances between aspiration and personal development, emphasizing the importance of small victories over grand expectations. With humor, he reveals the challenges of living in microgravity, including the amusing truth about sneezing in space. Hadfield also addresses the intense imposter syndrome astronauts face, along with the value of teamwork and humility in high-stakes environments. His experiences provide a unique perspective on life, courage, and continuous growth.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Planet Earth from the unique perspective of space with the help of astronauts Nicole Stott and Chris Hadfield, Space scientist Carolyn Porco and comedian and author Katy Brand. What can we learn about our own planet by looking back at it from space? The panel talk about the emotional response of looking back on earth, either from the ISS or via amazing photographs like Voyager's Pale Blue Dot, and the importance of realising our own place and significance in the vast cosmos.Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Motivational speakers Les Brown, Jordan Peterson, Gary Vaynerchuk, and others discuss topics like overcoming failure, believing in oneself, taking control of your life, balancing self-love and self-criticism, and the importance of resilience in achieving success and personal growth.

Dan Mccollum breaks down the skills learned by astronaut Chris Hadfield. Topics include aiming to be a zero, humility and continuous training, perfectionism and failure, and finding happiness in challenging situations.