# Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD

An episode of [Speaking of Psychology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/705934263), 15 Oct 2025, 38 min.

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When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also in everyday life. Cynthia Pury, PhD, talks about physical, moral and psychological courage; whether courage necessarily involves overcoming fear; how our cultural and social viewpoints shape what we see as courage; and whether it’s possible to practice bravery and become more courageous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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