Have you ever thought about going into space? What it might be like to be there, how you might deal with the fear, the uncertainty, the pressure? In this week’s conversation, I speak to Tim Peake, a real live Spaceman, who can answer those questions and more. Tim was the first British European Space Agency astronaut to visit the International Space Station (ISS) where his work captured the hearts and minds of millions. He is an inspirational communicator of science to audiences of all ages and he's also a best-selling author of multiple books. His latest book, the Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe, is written for children and in it, Tim takes the readers on a fascinating adventure through space, time, and the diary of our truly incredible universe.I ask Tim about the tipping point where stress and fear stop being motivating and become dangerous. Part of being an astronaut is living with underlying stress because you need to be on high alert at all times – and he insists this is a skill we can learn. We discuss the importance of structure and routine, essential on a space station, but equally beneficial to all of us. And we talk about the power of reflection, as well as stepping out of your comfort zone to increase your resilience.Of course, I ask Tim all those questions we really want to know about life in space: what it’s like to eat, sleep and yes, use the toilet in zero gravity. We also talk about why exactly Tim was the one who got picked to be an astronaut above 8000 other applicants. And interestingly, it was not just about physical skills and capability, the soft skills such as teamwork, communication, and conflict management, were also what ultimately made him the right ‘ambassador for space’.I think for me, one of the major insights from this conversation is about perspective. So many of us get caught up in the small stresses of day-to-day life but when we take a moment to zoom out of our lives, we really can start to see things with a lot more clarity. Tim had the great privilege of doing this from space, something that fewer than 600 other humans have ever done. But I think that big picture perspective is available to all of us every single day if we choose to take it.This was a fascinating conversation, full of insights that we can all start applying into our own lives immediately. I hope you enjoy listening.Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore or https://fblm.supercast.com.Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/300DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health care provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

British astronaut Tim Peake discusses the future of human space exploration, including the colonization of Mars and growing human organs on the moon. They also explore the rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States during the space race, the different reactions of astronauts when asked about their experiences in space, overcoming vertigo in space, the courage of Neil Armstrong during his Gemini 8 mission, and the physical fitness requirements for astronauts.

Astronauts Tim Peake, Nicole Stott, and Susan Kilrain, alongside Oscar winning Special FX director Paul Franklin, join Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the accuracy of space movies. They fact check movies like Gravity and The Martian, criticize the lack of realism in spacewalk scenes, and discuss the influence of science fiction on real-life science. They also explore the illusion of zero gravity in movies, the misrepresentations in a Mars film, and the influence of science fiction on space exploration.

Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, discusses the human story of space exploration. Topics include the beauty of Earth, the selection process for space missions, living in space, and the impacts of a world without stars on human civilization. The significance of standing stones and the connection between humans and the universe are also explored.

What a series it’s been! 23 episodes, millions of downloads, a new members club, our first live episode and a book announcement! 💥💥As customary now, Jake and Damian reflect on the key takeaways from the incredible guests from Series Five including Christian Horner, Grace Beverley, Gareth Southgate, Chris Bosh, Tim Peake, Hector Bellerin, Julian Hearn, Chris Voss, Ben Francis, Mary Portas, Ian Thorpe, Sir Ian McGeechan, Grant Hanley, Hal Robson-Kanu, Kate Richardson-Walsh, Mel Marshall, Adam Peaty, Ric Lewis, Jason Kenny, Paul McGinley, Jo Konta and Jenson Button. This series wrap up we’re basing around the five stages of successful change: Dream, Leap, Fight, Climb, Arrive. Jake and Damian talk through these stages and both pick out their favourite clips and tell you why. Thank you for all your comments and reviews this series, you all make the High Performance Podcast what it is by sharing, commenting and reviewing. And huge thank you to Lotus Cars our sponsor for their continued support. We couldn’t do it without you!Thank you also to Whoop who partnered with us for the Euros Specials and all the other sponsors on the podcast. Love the pod? You’ll LOVE our first book! Pre-order copies here: http://smarturl.it/hv0sdzCheck out a brand new newsletter for our members club THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CIRCLE! On the Circle this month:* Exclusive Podcast with Chrissie Wellington - 4 x Ironman World Champion and Global Lead for Health & Wellbeing for parkrun.* Keynote with former England Rugby Sevens captain Ollie Phillips* High Performance Boosts with British Wheelchair Tennis Champion and Paralympic medal winner Jordanne Whiley MBE, Olympic Gold medal winning rower Ben Hunt-Davis and adventurer Levison Wood.Go to www.thehighperformancepodcast.com to sign up for FREE!