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Claudia Hammond

Nacido: May 23, 1971 – Sandy, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Claudia Hammond is a British author, broadcaster, and psychology lecturer whose work explores psychology, neuroscience, mental health, and human behavior. She is known for books including Emotional Rollercoaster, Mind Over Money, and The Keys to Kindness, and for presenting BBC Radio programs that make psychological research accessible to broad audiences.

Biografía y Trayectoria del Autor

Claudia Hammond’s career grew from an unusually early certainty about what she wanted to do. In a British Academy conversation, she recalled telling Roald Dahl at a children’s book festival that she wanted to work in radio; by 14 she was volunteering for hospital radio, and at 18 she was already in the newsroom at BBC Three Counties Radio. She then studied applied psychology at the University of Sussex, worked part-time for BBC Radio Sussex while there, and went on to an MSc in health psychology at the University of Surrey. Those parallel interests in broadcasting and human behaviour became the foundation of her later work. ((https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/4639/Leaders_in_SHAPE_-_Claudia_Hammond.pdf))

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But there are small changes we can make to have mind over money
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There is more kindness in the world than we sometimes think, but there is always room for more
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Kindness is not just beneficial for the recipient, but also for the giver
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Rest without guilt, rest without stress
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Looking back at this book now, with all the talk of echo chambers and filter bubbles, it feels even more urgent and relevant
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"The Guardian praised Claudia Hammond's Emotional Rollercoaster as a "warm and witty" investigation"

The Guardian

"Financial Times said Claudia Hammond's Time Warped is "a fascinating and at times mind-boggling book"

Financial Times

"Kirkus Reviews called Claudia Hammond's Mind Over Money "a delightful treatment"

Kirkus Reviews

"Oliver Burkeman called Claudia Hammond "the ideal tour guide" to the psychology of spending and saving"

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"The Independent said Claudia Hammond's Emotional Rollercoaster is "an entertaining, informed guide"

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"The New York Times said Claudia Hammond "has a steady touch" and adds "user-friendly charm"

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"The Telegraph called Claudia Hammond's Mind Over Money "part fascinating psychological exploration, part practical guide"

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"The Observer said Claudia Hammond's book is "fascinating, entertaining and lucidly written"

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"New Scientist said Claudia Hammond writes "with an engaging, light touch" about how our brains warp time"

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"Robin Ince called Claudia Hammond's work "thoughtful and enlightening"

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