Johann Hari: Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong | E82

This weeks episode entitled 'Johann Hari - Everything You Think You Know About Meaning & Happiness Is Wrong' topics:
0:00 Intro
02:28 Why do you like writing books?
09:28 Rat Park
15:04 Working from home, living through screens
24:07 Finding meaning within the machine
40:16 Are we struggling to form meaningful connections
48:00 How good are you at making connections
01:08:40 psychedelics
01:18:18 is Social media helping us rally together
01:23:53 your new book & your writing style
01:33:59 Social media
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[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Quite honestly one of my favourite guests of all time... We had Luke a subscriber join us behind the scenes for this one, if you want to join us too hit the subscribe button, thank you all 🙏🏽

[@richardcharlesknox]

Some of this content blew my mind 👏

[@hollywoodactress]

Currently listening to this and such a good discussion. Regarding the Lamborghini and whether to get one. The question is why? Why do you need one? Or are you car fanatic and wanted one since you were small. So if you get one, you got to use it properly and not keep it in a garage for the occasional drive and for taking pictures 👍 Another option is hire one and see if you love it for the right reasons

[@kaattiiex]

YES PLEASE !! Me and my friend Emily live in london and are constantly recommending each other your episodes 👌🏼 becoming more enlightened with each one!!

[@emperorofpluto]

Thank you for this. Johann Hari is a phenomenon. I am a recovering heroin addict aged 54, spent more than three decades in active addiction and attempted to get clean countless times including 18 months in long-term rehab - when I watched his TED talk about addiction and connection it was an epiphany. Made more sense than anything I’d ever heard. Found a psychotherapist who turned me on to ‘Lost Connections’ and it - quite literally- changed my life.

[@lou15176]

Whenever he interviews Johann it’s like two best mates having a chat. It’s really easy to listen to 😊 x

[@jcvirtcloudconsultancy7552]

@Steven I work from home and love it - it's not that I don't want to be part of a community at work. I want to be part of my children's lives. Working from Home means, I can be a positive influence on my kids. WFH means being part of my family and not putting work first. WFH means I am part of my local community; I actually know my neighbours and I get to meet my kid's friends. When you are in your 40's have children, a wife and you don't want your kids hooked on Instagram, you need to work from home.

[@wandarask8444]

JVC absolutely well said I worked from home to be with my kids, and I really enjoy my own company and that of family. Love Australia

[@jaykanekong5805]

In my last two office jobs I was told off for talking and told this is not a social club it’s your job. I don’t think a CEO actually understands what the worker feels like. All my friends are from outside the office like clubs and martial arts etc. one fits all does not work in my opinion.

[@jcvirtcloudconsultancy7552]

@@jaykanekong5805 Told off for talking where you work? Mate that is salty man, like why work there! Your work colleagues aint your real friends! When they change jobs you will never see them again! Like why don't organisations understand that?

[@jcvirtcloudconsultancy7552]

@@wandarask8444 Loving one self is not a crime! I watch YBS on youtube, Australian guy who has a greatlife, would love to live i Oz man!

[@FRASERMCGREGOR72]

Hello Steven. I only found your channel and podcast a week ago and this has been a complete game changer. I have worked my way through 15 episodes so far. You are so generous with your line of questioning, subject matter, and your guests. Johann has personally really touched a chord with me and I find his authenticity, way of seeing the world, and his vulnerability so beautiful. I just wanted to say thank you so much for helping me understand my World more clearly. I find myself at this point in my life to be bereft of any meaningful connections especially with other men. Your work is really helping me more than you realise. Thank you. You and Johann are incredible leaders and teachers.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you bro 🙏🏽 that means a lot x

[@FRASERMCGREGOR72]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO All I know is that I have found my tribe and people who can eloquently vocalise how and why I am feeling like I do in todays digital world. Thank you so much.

[@lukebartlett1734]

Can't thank Steven and the team enough for having me in! It's so easy to see why this podcast is as successful as it is 🙌🏼 What an episode, what a guest!

[@throughthefog-go]

Wow Lucky you Luke !! would love that experience :)

[@alexhandshaw5021]

You are a legend!! Thank you !

[@AntonnyCordeiro]

I learn more from Steve’s podcasts than my whole 4 years at uni

[@ceedub5640]

Thank you Steven for having such meaningful content and extraordinary guests.

[@DYN4M1CS]

If frustrates me so much that this show/podcast doesn’t have more exposure! 💔 loved it!

[@reprogrammingmind]

Yes, low quality moron guests that insult the public by continually blithering about what we know is wrong should be popular.

[@nca-nocopyrightanthems7121]

@@reprogrammingmind Are you broken?

[@graerindley6312]

There's a lot in this, this guest really knows a lot. 😀

[@eleniantoniou8287]

‘The opposite to addiction is connection’ very interesting statement. Great interview 😊

[@upper9052]

I’ve never realized that in person podcast ARE THAT MUCH BETTER. I always have a hard time when it’s via zoom or what ever it is. Makes sense why I love this podcast!!!

[@SAMRI]

This episode is so eye-opening. I've been watching your videos for the past 12 days, I don't even know how many of your episodes I've watched. So thankful for the work you do and for sharing these gems. Thank you, Steven.

[@architmanek]

How you don’t have 10x the subscribers you currently have is criminal. Top notch episode, love all your work, Steven!

[@meganbotterill]

Kept thinking of the children's books by Phillip Yancey about the Wemmicks. I have no connections whatsoever for many years but listening to your podcasts has meant the world to me finding meaningful and passionate conversations.

[@thomasdawe1270]

This guy is unreal! Amazing podcast!

[@adriana.morvaiova]

Just love Johann. Amazing insights, authenticity and non filtered thoughts. Another brilliant episode!

[@nathaliesavoury7736]

Want to say first that I absolutely love this podcast and I've been listening to it for months now. That said, this older video was served up to me this morning and unfortunately I'm happy that I didn't see it as my introduction to this channel. You cannot apply your values to everyone else. Not everyone uses their workplace as a means for social connection. Working from home is not an impediment to social connection. People have families at home, children, friends, community groups and places of faith and worship... etc. As a young man who owns his own company, this may be YOUR ONLY source of community, but please do not apply that's the rest of us. A lot of us have enjoyed the ability to continue to have community and flex around work at the same time, which has been the enhancement and and work-life balance that we've been seeking. I'm not saying your view is wrong for YOU, I'm saying your view does not apply to everyone else. And I'm shocked to see you making such absolute statements, bc you have been extremely insightful in your questions and comments on other interviews. For those who want to have social connection, they should have the agency to find it, they shouldn't be overly reliant on work to provide that. Just like families shouldn't be overly reliant upon schools to teach their children morals or values. These public spaces can compliment what goes on at home, but they shouldn't be the only source, because you can lose a job, you can move and change schools, and what happens to those relationships then? C19 has shown the mental weakness and lack of emotional fortitude of many and shockingly so...

[@madamesenausr1401]

This was just so so so important for me to hear I am in a real hard time with my husband and I think this will help us a lot ♥️ PLEASE don’t stop this work Steven it’s so fundamental important for all of us! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wanjikupenina]

Hello Monday... Good Morning Steven... Let's do this🌹

[@Lizzie333Higginson]

Not "mansplaining" but humansplaining. Really no need to put yourself down there thank you very much says this human who is named "woman'. Wonderful insights, fantastic positivity, captivating, emotionally brave, clarity-giving, honest words and stories. 🙏🙏🙏The only thing I didn't agree with was Johann stating that we need to "fight" for changes... I think we need to Love for changes. But I know 'fight' is just a turn of phrase, and used by many positive people and causes. Plus, Johann had literally only just said that we move forward with "love and compassion". I'll be looking out for more from this awareness-giving charismatic being.🥰😃🙏

[@chrissyrewell1834]

Wow! Johann is a wealth of knowledge. Superb.

[@oliviaturley2795]

Every single episode of your podcast positively changes my perception of something, you have the best guests and I think all in all your podcast is about opening conversations that positively impact people. I have loved listening to Johann Hari, he explains everything so well and clearly! Just ordered his books and I haven’t even finished watching yet!

[@JayWilliams310876]

This is such a mind-blowing discussion and interview I regularly listen to.. Helps me when I'm stuck in my own bs, so that I can get back on with important things. Fascinated by the points of benefits of psychedelics to whole health. A caveat though, is that coming out of Cape Town South Africa, there is a significant challenge with narcotic usage amongst adolescents. A massive percentage of our youth are impoverished, and live in neighbourhoods lacking favorable resources for positive developments. Hence illicit narcotics in high supply, amidst dangerous circumstances.

[@brigittebloom9207]

This was absolutely phenomenal. Definitely one of my favorites. Loved the depression bit about it not being a good analogy to a broken leg, I’ve always felt that as well.

[@GirlPeasTheSingleLife]

Like you, reading Lost Connections has probably been one of the biggest factors that has changed my life and I always recommend it to everyone I know. I'm so glad someone with a platform as big as yours is giving Johann's work the attention that it deserves. Everyone our age needs to read this book. If only there was a way to prescribe it to people! Thank you for another great episode

[@skippy6462]

I have the book but haven't read it.

[@henrikelanschuetzer4261]

Evidently LOUD in words and gestures for a CERTAIN GENERATION!....Plenty of shades of mind being turned into a disease, so that at least Pharmacy Companies will be PLEASED! 🤯🤠🥶

[@hughiedavies6069]

I read chasing the scream about 10 years ago, he's someone trying to make a positive difference, to addiction, depression and all kinds of distractions 👍

[@marionannmacredie]

I can’t believe I didn’t know about Johann! I’ve now listened to both your podcasts and am reading his book. Thank you!!💞💞💞💞💞

[@colourful.foodie]

What an fascinating podcast👏🏼! Learnt so much from this... can't wait to read the books :)

[@SMYou-Tube]

As a teenager living on my own in London, LSD turned my life around, it gave me a Kickstart to a life of purpose. Fantastic interview, had me riveted. Thank you Steven, I have time for you Nuff, Nuff. 1Love.

[@Megan-mm8hi]

❤ Amazing podcast. Thank you ❤ Both of you ❤

[@filo1864]

Love Johann Hari! Thanks for this podcast ❤

[@giuliafiore6640]

Amazing episode 🙌🏼 So insightful 👌🏼

[@nehaghosh8584]

I discovered his ted talk last month and it really did change my life. Big fan ! Thank you for doing this talk ❤

[@ellleigh1216]

That first answer he gave, instantly brilliant and I’m engaged

[@annaw7437]

Ok, my life dream now is to meet and become friends with someone like Johan. What an incredible, smart beyond words person!! Total pleasure to listen to this.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

He’s fantastic isn’t he! Thanks Anna x

[@georgiasanchez659]

Another insanely inspiring podcast! Would LOVE to watch behind the scenes 🤩

[@modasarrasul6350]

This was absolutely brilliant. There's so much to reflect on from this. I think one of the biggest take aways was "living consciously within the machine"

[@sameathsek]

Steve thank for this addicted show which turned me away from tv drama for hours and hours. It does keep me much more motivated.

[@Manoah0952]

Struck gold with this video

[@nationalheritagenaturepark6651]

Your interview really helped me to sort out some personal mental constipation. Thank you so much, to both of you... What a breath of fresh air!

[@artfulaaron]

I had to take my time to listen to this one and loved every single moment. Absolutely loved the part where Johann spoke of the anti-depressant in Cambodia being that they took the time to understand the farmer and gave him a cow and makes me long for a day where we have more people who would take the time to understand their fellow human

[@catherinewardle5478]

Wow.... if its enraging it’s engaging ! So many thought provoking subjects. Thankyou for sharing.

[@rubyslack4408]

Wow Johann is amazing! So grateful for this. He is brilliant at explaining the link to the root and the symptom.

[@rachelbellworld2831]

What an insightful and accurate take on trauma and shame. Spot on. 🙏🏻

[@iman8715]

Another amazing podcast!! This has to be one of my favourite episodes !

[@madhvani1]

I have followed Johan for some time - such a smart chap! ‘Opposite of addiction is connection’ 💥

[@David-uw3qk]

Excellent and insightful podcasting with great guests Steven. Appreciate that you give conversations the time to breathe. 100% agree that you cannot connect on anywhere near the same level through Zoom and Teams the way you can through face to face connections. Keep up the great work and keep it live! Thank you.

[@mamacee7961]

Love love loved this conversation! Thank you for facilitating.

[@dariusd2003]

Not sure why this only has 85k views. This was amazing and I had moments of reflections. Going to read the book!

[@JoJo_GSD]

Truly incredible, thank you so much. Very inspirational & thought provoking 👍

[@grieva123]

This episode is by far my most favourite one, loved every minute of it!!!

[@wanjikupenina]

Loved it🌹... Thank you Steven.🌹

[@thebalancecoachuk]

I love this so much, in fact I've watched it twice! Such a valuable, open and honest conversation. Thanks for sharing this with the world!

[@donnabright557]

Absolutely love watching your Podcasts 😍 thank you 🤗 they've truly educated me about my life❤

[@makalawilliams993]

Really enjoyed this and will continue watching your episodes. I am not a podcast person but I really love the vulnerability and the emotion in the the conversation.

[@shelaghhiggins6070]

Brilliant Steven 👍👍👍

[@louisagraham8957]

Such an interesting chat. I listen to your channell every day

[@leadixon]

After watching the most recent interview I came back to this one and what a fascinating and knowledgable guy, really really thought provoking

[@georgia_writes]

One of my favourite episodes of the podcast, really interesting especially a someone who is studying Psychology.

[@KimberleyMungra]

Just Wow! The connection between childhood abuse/trauma and being obese just blew my mind! Book is on the way..just ordered! I've always heard you talk about this book, but now hearing the author himself! I just have to read it! Thank you for being you!

[@moniquemichelle7295]

Check out The Body Keeps the Score

[@louisebreslin4430]

What a fascinating man, really enjoyed this 👏🏻👏🏻

[@upper9052]

Another great episode! So fascinating to here all these stories

[@RobLipsett]

This was awesome 🙌🏼

[@leilamaslo4155]

I feel after watching this, I have just graduated from a college course,soooooooooooooooo much information ,wisdom ,knowledge .I will watch it again with a pen and a note book, Thank you.PS,Can you intervue more women ,pretty please.

[@jaymishag8025]

Brilliant podcast! I absolutely LOVE your videos! And I know I probably sound like most of your subscribers/follower but I would soooo love to see you record these podcasts! definitely willing to travel to London if I had to!

[@gedman9527]

Great pod cast , would love to meet Steven one day , who knows 🙏

[@markbeks2019]

Johann - you are amazing. Just finished lost connections - wow, game changer 💗 Thank you 🙏🏼

[@effectiveme3616]

Thank you Steve❤

[@adityapatel1397]

Would love if I could get a chance to watch one of the podcasts being recorded live!

[@coralouise4721]

Johann is just such an amazing man, what a treat you have provided for us! Thankyou, very very much !

[@adriana.morvaiova]

1:10 can we have the interview back on KZbin with Dr.Carhart-Harris? Why was it taken down?

[@dooshimastone]

Love this, watching 2 years after

[@TAY-570]

Found this channel. Subscribed on spotify. Fantastic stuff.

[@Kundaliniyogawithkiranjot]

Love love love this guy. My gosh so inspiring, so interesting, so hopeful, thank you so much 🙏

[@RD-us2kb]

Robert Burton’s Anatomy of Melancholy, first published in 1621: "The remedy for melancholy is a diet of fresh, nutritious food; daily exposure to fresh air and sunshine, movement of the body in a way that feels good and to share a problem with a friend."

[@calebmiles]

A bit late to the party but just bought the book and looking forward to diving in. I have heard Johann talk before about addiction and other subjects and he seems to be an all of nothing man. He gets right under the skin of the subject and is able to translate his thoughts clearly. Great interview, you let him talk and develop his thoughts rather than interrupt and impose your thoughts.

[@soundsbitter]

I seem to know where the line in the sand is personally when it comes to boundaries. You gotta have something in life that’s worth Not crossing that line..

[@nicolef7765]

Fantastic conversation! Thankyou Steven and your team for bossing this podcast. So much appreciation for you all! And thankyou Johann for all the work you do you are a joy to watch! X

[@KateH77]

Hi Steven. I only found this podcast about a month ago and am gradually working through all the episodes, started with Jamie Carragher which was fascinating. Due to talking about Huel in the Podcasts I have started using it in the last week or so, with the Banana flavour one, and since I’ve started having it I’ve been feeling a lot better.

[@gracequante3328]

Loved it 🙌🏻

[@telfordexotics167]

Got yourself another sub lad, real serious podcast and such powerful impressionable information, really well done man

[@eddiebaby22]

Love Johann, incredible guy ❤️

[@JRA73]

CEO is just WOW!!!

[@topsysdad1]

One word. Brilliant ❤️

[@sarwatbhatti358]

I enjoyed it so very much!

[@dynamitecity9667]

Jordan Peterson talks about not chasing happiness, but having a pursuit of meaning.

[@1Strawbz1]

When i used instagram, twitter & facebook i was soooo introverted & miserable, addicted to it aswell. So for me being off it for so long has been interesting but lonely aswell. It can disrupt stuff to be on it

[@aimeeisobelle7929]

Amazing!

[@dancorpe3945]

Very good, book ordered :)

[@andzukin]

Thank you 🙏

[@eve-indiakeough4224]

Love ❤️ sick episode

[@tomcockcroft9394]

Best thing I ever did was delete all social media 6 years ago at the age of 20. Helped me retire at 24

[@yellowgames7]

How

[@kiwiopklompen]

Johann is so enthusiastic! Delightful. Wonder if he’s ever been diagnosed with adhd? He’s so hyper? Anyway. Still love him

[@terencereed7957]

Awesome talk

[@HaHaLooLoo]

59:00 is powerful

[@wanjikupenina]

Yes,that Voice.😹😹. Totally relate

[@shelaghhiggins6070]

Love it hook interesting 👏👏👏

[@debbieallen2564]

I love this

[@debbieosmond5018]

Hey I’m from New Zealand, can I come and watch te podcast in the studio? Your shout!! 😁

[@michellejones1190]

Johann is amazing 👏