What do you think?
Rate this book
Derren Brown's Boot Camp for Emotion
Our emotions play a powerful role in everything we think, everything we say and everything we do. In this series of Boot Camp, Derren Brown is joined by top behavioural scientists and diverse experts to reveal how we can control these powerful and mysterious forces which often hijack our rational thinking and lead us seriously astray. By increasing our emotional intelligence we can improve our lives in every conceivable way.
Episode 1: Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself
What are emotions, what they are for and why do they cause us so much trouble? To start answering these questions, Derren focuses on one of our most basic emotions – fear.
Episode 2: The Green Eyed Monster
Derren explores how the roots of our emotional problems are to be found in our childhood and he confronts the twin green-eyed monsters - jealousy and envy.
Episode 3: Shame on You
Derren reveals how the often crippling effects of embarrassment, shame and guilt can be held in check.
Episode 4: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Derren dives headlong into love, exploring its powerful role in our lives, along with its brasher companion, lust.
Episode 5: The Joys of Boredom
Derren takes a brief break from being witty and entertaining, to explore the turgid depths of boredom.
Episode 6: Such Sweet Sorrow
Derren wallows in sadness, to reveal how this seemingly negative emotion can be a powerfully positive force in our lives.
Episode 7: What Anger Can Do For Us
Derren looks at the things which trigger our anger and at how we can apply the safety-catch.
Episode 8: An Emotional Education
Derren’s exploration of human feelings reaches an emotional conclusion.
This series contains discussions about mental health. There are a number of organisations who offer additional help and support
Samaritans - call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie.
You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
SANEline - If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Other international crisis helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org
Derren Brown
7digital
Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
Episode 1: Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself
What are emotions, what they are for and why do they cause us so much trouble? To start answering these questions, Derren focuses on one of our most basic emotions – fear.
Episode 2: The Green Eyed Monster
Derren explores how the roots of our emotional problems are to be found in our childhood and he confronts the twin green-eyed monsters - jealousy and envy.
Episode 3: Shame on You
Derren reveals how the often crippling effects of embarrassment, shame and guilt can be held in check.
Episode 4: What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Derren dives headlong into love, exploring its powerful role in our lives, along with its brasher companion, lust.
Episode 5: The Joys of Boredom
Derren takes a brief break from being witty and entertaining, to explore the turgid depths of boredom.
Episode 6: Such Sweet Sorrow
Derren wallows in sadness, to reveal how this seemingly negative emotion can be a powerfully positive force in our lives.
Episode 7: What Anger Can Do For Us
Derren looks at the things which trigger our anger and at how we can apply the safety-catch.
Episode 8: An Emotional Education
Derren’s exploration of human feelings reaches an emotional conclusion.
This series contains discussions about mental health. There are a number of organisations who offer additional help and support
Samaritans - call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie.
You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
SANEline - If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.
Other international crisis helplines can be found at www.befrienders.org
Derren Brown
7digital
Now available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.
- GenresAudiobook
Audible Audio
Published October 5, 2023
3 people want to read
About the author
Derren Brown
26 books799 followersDerren Brown is an English mentalist, illusionist, and author. He has produced several shows the stage and television and is the winner of two Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Entertainment. He has also written books for magicians as well as the general public.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
June 30, 2025
A humorous podcast on emotions, an episode each for separate emotion. There was certainly information I've read elsewhere, but this bite size delivery and referencing other sources, mostly Alain de Boton, added to the body and credibility of the book. It also included practical side to managing the emotions which was a breath of fresh air.
Displaying 1 of 1 review