The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence

In 2022, Gavin de Becker released a 10-hour YouTube series titled The Gift of Fear Masterclass—intended as a companion to The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence, published in 1997. The series comprises de Becker’s discussions with a group of participants in a round-table setting, exploring the core concepts of the book, asking questions, and sharing personal experiences of violence. This round-table discussion is interspersed with talking-head interviews featuring guests in entertainment, law enforcement, and advocacy, many of whom survived violent encounters. De Becker’s concepts are dramatized, including a segment with two young adult guests meant to explore adolescent dating and consent. Despite the gap in their publication, his video series still reflects the philosophy of his book.