Derren Brown: UNLOCK The Secret Power Of Your Mind! | E212

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

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[@bradleystone314]

What an amazing guest. Have loved this guy for years. Such a brilliant mind

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Same!

[@foxthefox183]

I've been deeply inspired by Derren for many years, he is one of the reasons I qualified as a hypnotherapist.

[@baulty]

I saw derren brown last year for the 6th time and met him lots of times before. So down to earth and fantastic stage shows. These interviews are getting better and better love this channel steven a real inspiration to me too!

[@Tuber-no.1]

any chance of getting brian cox on one day please, love these interviews. great work!

[@bexualhealing]

I always comment on these videos when DB is properly interviewed because he actually did change my life. Back in 2000 I was at university doing a Japanese degree and was struggling - at this time internet was still in its infancy and DB was just up and coming. I managed to find the contact details for his agent and emailed, explaining I was struggling to learn all the Japanese Kanji and could Derren (via his agent) suggest any strategies. Although I wasn't expecting a reply I got one - with a load of strategies and book recommendations. Fast forward to now and I'm a Consultant in the NHS with three undergrad degrees, two masters, and in the middle of a clinical doctorate. Genuinely don't think I would have had the skills to do that without the little email he sent, and I'm absolutely certain he won't even remember. For that he'll always be one of my heroes

[@chloeelizabeth222]

That’s such an amazing story !

[@molimolinana]

That's wonderful 😊 Well done for what you have achieved

[@ImmortalExplorer]

Well done, which books did he suggest?

[@BeesWaxMinder]

What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing.

[@bexualhealing]

@@ImmortalExplorer The two main ones I used and therefore only remember consisted of "You can have an amazing memory" by Dominic O'Brien (great as an audiobook if you drive a lot) and the main one was "Your Memory" by Kenneth Higbee. Bearing in mind this was 20 years ago (welp) the systems used are pretty well known now and I daresay there are more modern texts that perhaps lend themselves better to our current modern life. I think what they gave me - apart from obvious stuff like memory palaces and loci mnemonics etc - was that they forced me to come up with connections to things I wanted to remember (for example to remember that a liver function was around the transamination of amino acids I thought of a Transformer (that old kids toy) drinking a protein shake while taking a med school class) and the ability to make connections is something that has impacted other areas of life, and I personally believe that's the secret sauce these books give: the ability to think abstractly and come up with connections I would have otherwise not have thought of. That's for me, obviously - different people are very different. 🙂

[@joshm1492]

I'm a mental health recovery worker. And speaking from conversations I've had with people, short, dated goals are massively important. However, to echo what Derren has said, we focus on goals that we, and we alone are in control of. As an example, rather than "by the end of spring I will have a job" we say "by June, I will have applied for 5 jobs". Ultimately, someone else decides whether we get the job or not, but we control our actions that impact on our chances of success.

[@millennialbuddhism2619]

Truly great advice

[@lucyhanks500]

@@millennialbuddhism2619 maybe the fbi can ask him for help for the poor and oppression of the modern hierarchy of needs.

[@millennialbuddhism2619]

@@lucyhanks500 The FBI will never heal citizens, thats how they make their money. Thats up to you and I, Lucy :)

[@lucyhanks500]

@@millennialbuddhism2619 of course it is, you’ll never be able to sell crutches to people without first breaking their legs; that is quite obvious I’d of thought. On a supposedly less obvious track, is it possible to sell Hugo Boss T-shirts to citizens for £400, without first telling them their of no value as humans; ikewise why do women shop on the high street for products named after their children, their families, or themselves (consciously, or unconsciously)? Can one buy loving care, respect & regard? I’d be interested to know if a persons nature is natural or nurtured.

[@tfjackson617]

That's bullshit and bad for everyone.💯💨

[@choochoo9506]

After having been bullied by my six older siblings for being "SO sensitive", I've finally come to learn that my precious sensitivity is my greatest strength. If you're sensitive and thinking you're somehow weak, hang on, because you'll come to learn how truly special you are.

[@paullapthorn5386]

O yes , very strong but no need to use it to hurt , use it for love of ALL

[@dorong011]

Who is the interviewer

[@0ne595]

Grew up watching Derren and seen his show in Glasgow a short while ago, he dedicated the show to his late father and the message at the end was "Don't just sleep walk through life", basically don't just accept your fate because one day you will regret it... the message deeply resonated with me as I had to be reminded of it at the time and even still now. Derren is a great showman and he has entertained us all for many years and I'm sure that he will continue to do so for many years to come.

[@estherlane7498]

You don't always have a choice in life ......trauma etc.

[@0ne595]

@@estherlane7498 I understand but you still can choose, don't give away your power.

[@jane9875]

i was sheltered by my family and feelng a bit lost becaus of it so I understand the phrase sleepwalking through life

[@rigilchrist]

I think what I most like about Derren Brown is his openess and honesty. This is apparent in his performances - he tricks our minds whilst telling us that is what he is doing. He is completely unguarded in this interview and I love him for that. His live entertainments are life-affirming, he is an exceptional human being. I also appreciate this interviewer's peaceful and relaxed pace, giving his subject room to think without distraction. I hadn't seen this channel before. I will subscribe.

[@joolspirog]

Yes, amazing that he tells people what he will do then still does it. I thought the episode where he made the young man feel grateful about life was amazing as was the one where the guy gained consciousness, in Morocco. I can’t imagine how freaked out I’d be if that happened to me 😮

[@unscrupulousyou]

I love how even DB can't put a finger on exactly what he does. A true enigma, and certainly the most charismatic and magnetic showman I ever saw. Great pod.

[@iRRichiee]

Hes putting on an act. Hes hardly gonna reveal how he does what he does….otherwise everyone would be doing it

[@njones420]

Mentalism! He actually does reveal an awful lot in his early "magic" books with regards to NLP and hypnotism etc.

[@iRRichiee]

@@njones420 Listen i like him and i seen him live before its some act....but thats what it is, an act... very impressive none the less

[@meretriciousinsolent]

Really is. I am always surprised by the contrast between him in interviews and him in shows.

[@ashscott6068]

@@njones420 Yes. He outright states that NLP is bullshit. And it is. Didn't stop him pretending to use it. His tricks are tricks, not skills. You could take anyone off the street, explain the trick to them, and they could do it. Mentalism is no different to stage illusiions, except for the fact that mentalists are often happy to dishonestly suggest to the audience that they're using shite like subliminal suggestion, NLP, etc and reading micro-expressions and body language, and all that garbage. They are not. Derren is not. They all use the same methods. Stooges (though they all lie about it to the audience), spotters and discrete signalling, gimmicked equipment, etc Hell, most of the audience conveniently forget that they ordered online weeks before the show, and now the "mentalist" has a bunch of email and social media accounts, and knows which seats they belong to. Deerren even tells a story in an early book - I forget which - about a time when a gimmicked dice fell apart and the electronics fell out, so hee ejust put it back inside, and the dumbass he was doing the trick for believed it was a psychological misdirection. Lol. People are so invested in believing that he has these special skills (Which he doesn't, because they don't exist) they they actually get angry at you for telling them the truth. Even though they can go read Derren's books themselves, and have their whole fantasy destroyed. He put his "mentalism" nonsense together at the last minute, when Channel 4 planned a one-off magic show with a different magician, and that fell apart for whatever reason.

[@VictoriaWiglusz]

Ahhhh I've been wanting you to interview Derren Brown for SOOOO long, I saw his most recent show in December and what he does is truly mind-blowing, and he is so transparent about it. What an intelligent man! ❤🙏

[@danny-253]

me too best in the game

[@ashscott6068]

Transparent? Lol. He tells the audience he's reading body language and microexpressions and using subliminal suggestion and a ton of other such nonsense. That's not transparency; that is LYING! Mentalism uses NONE of those things. It's not real! Sorry! It's just not! For some reason, people really want to believe that Derren has these special skills that simply don't exist! They're tricks. They work every time, BECAUSE they are tricks. When Derren says he's "reading" people or planting ideas in someone's mind, it's no different to if an illusionis were to say that they are actually cutting a woman in half, and using magic to put her back together again. Nope. They are using a gimmicked box they didn't even design themselves. Derren is using gimmicks too. And it's not stuff he designed. It's the same old stuff mentalists have been doing since day one! He's being very dishonest and quite harmful though, by making these claims about his methods. It's a shame, because he has great hands and is a very good card magician. What he does on stage on on the TV shows, takes no skill whatsoever. It's all a dead cert from the get-go. He's a fantastic showman, but part of your mind will never be free until you can accept that everything he says about his methods, is just part of the patter. It's a lie. You could be shown how the trick works, and it would work for you too, 100% of the time.

[@hanbobanable]

When he gets one stranger to read the mind of another, what's the trick? Genuinely want to know!!

[@justjosie8963]

How do they do it? When they have someone pick say a color, a number, a word and a picture, how do they have the result prepared? For example I recently watched kid on AGT do an act where he was wearing an outfit under his suit that matched the colors that the judges each picked.@@ashscott6068

[@puddspudds5102]

Saw Derren perform live in our home town of plymouth..he blew me away, ive never been able to explain what he did that evening but I remember I was awake all night with the absoulute wonder of it . .was one of the best nights out ever ..

[@krissiet4718]

@@puddspudds5102 there’s definitely magic, it’s called black magic! Not of God!

[@tatie7604]

That's entertainment.

[@J.R.__]

@@krissiet4718 💯

[@nabilislam1848]

Seek refuge from black magic in Islam. Search there’s of the sorcerous who cant posses Muslims

[@markwilliams4274]

I have seen him live two times he blew me away on both occasions.I believe he uses various techniques to do what he does.He is an expert at reading body language working off small tells we all give off in situations which are heightened by feeling uncomfortable when participating as audience members on stage with him.He also is an expert at manipulating situations/conversations by using slight language cues such as repeating him self and using visual cues such as slight head nods when interacting with you to control the situation so that the outcome is favourable to him. He also uses some light hypnosis live on stage to make you more open to his techniques. I say all this because he used me on stage once and it felt like it was an outer body experience it seemed like he was in control of the situation and I was sort of watching what was happening from a 3rd person vantage point. It was all very strange and I felt very euphoric for some time afterwards.

[@fergusstevenston]

A friend of mine watched Derren live, the next day he said that it changed him, he was saying things like it had changed his perspective of things, my friend was fine, but yeh definitely opened up a part of his consciousness. Great guest Steven.

[@badgoat666]

What a great interview. Derren is possibly my favourite 'celebrity'. I always learn something from everything of his that I watch or read. He would 100% be on my dream dinner party list.

[@mathewfield7671]

It’s a weird thing to do to constantly curate your ideal dinner table but derren always has a seat at mine too.

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

​@mathewfield7671 Same. He seems like wonderful conversation.

[@buffett1000]

Derren comes across really well. Very honest and humble. From what I see here, he's a lovely guy. People like him deserve huge success.

[@jen6332]

Agreed and you could also be describing Steven 🙂

[@theauldscientist]

Loved Derren's stuff since way back in the day of the first TV shows. I also grew up quite secluded and enjoyed my own company and certainly love and value the ability to enjoy complete silence and seclusion as an adult, something the vast majority of people seem to really struggle with, I thrive in it. Good to know it's a 'thing' shared by others.

[@Swalkermakeupofficial]

I’ve seen Derren 3 times now and have been a fan for many years, I was in the finale of his show in Leeds last summer and he never fails to both boggle my mind and wow me with his talent in equal measures!! Great interview!

[@justjosie8963]

Cool. I was under the impression that he had retired.

[@sophiephillips127]

I have always been a fan of Derren Brown and have fond memories of watching his shows on tv when I was younger. Last year, I had the opportunity to see him live in Birmingham and it was an incredible experience. I even had the chance to go on stage with him. His show made me really step back and think outside the box. I listen to your channel regularly and wanted to express my appreciation for the impact it has had on my life. Since the age of 13, I have struggled with mental health issues. I was scared of the world and couldn't even go outside to the shops. Over the years, I have experienced both good and bad things that have helped me grow, but it wasn't until recently that I was able to break free from the grip of my mental health struggles. In the last year, my confidence has grown, some times I struggle to belive I am the same person when I look back. However a part of me still felt stuck and I found myself slipping back into old habits and thoughts. I became tired of working for others and being a people-pleaser. Since discovering your channel a month ago, I have started a business with a friend and have learned to say no to people. Your interviews with others and your own words have helped me take the leap to truly live and enjoy my life. My mindset is now (at 26) much more positive and I am learning to see everything in life, both the good and the bad, as opportunities to learn.Thank you for making these podcasts and videos. They are truly inspiring and motivating.

[@annabelleharris1264]

Wow what an amazing reply congratulation on your success and the amazing changes that are happening in your life.

[@michaellander7420]

I've seen 2 of his shows and I found his show Miracle really changed my approach to life. I was in tears at the end and the show still hung around my mind months later.

[@LadyRebecca363]

Awesome testimony, thank you 🙏 for sharing 🕊️🤗

[@-iloveyou]

Darren Brown is such a boss. Surprised he is not more well known, he really exposes the reality of how the mind works, and how people are so easily manipulated…

[@117Industries]

Yeah he’s great. Truly has something of nobility about him. Tirelessly honest, self-critical, loving, empathetic and intelligent. Love the bloke 😊

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

Yeah, I'm American and discovered him in 2010, and that only happened because I stumbled onto his Mind Trick videos on KZbin. He wasn't broadcast here.

[@lifeisbutadreamsodreamon]

​@@Lady-Seashell-Bikinithats really a shame as he is very clever and entertaining with a wide breadth of work and interests. I have had the pleasure of attending a couple of his live shows. Amazing stuff 😁

[@FlufferSquirrelUK]

What a treat! Massive thanks to you and the team for pulling this out the bag 🙏🏽 Fantastic questions as always, you coax out the authenticity in the conversation. I've been in awe of Derren Brown since mind control but it's so nice to see him as a genuinely nice and normal guy

[@farihahkhalidshaikh1535]

Steven I really enjoy your podcasts so much. You’re no. 1 in my list of podcasters. The questions you ask, your titles, the way your intros make it seem so suspenseful, your whole setup which feels so intimate and how you listen so keenly only interrupting to ask a deeper question related to the topic being discussed, I can watch hours and hours of your podcasts and never get bored, I just love them so much. You have this amazing art of getting people to speak with such depth. Your podcasts are so much more insightful when I compare podcasts of the same guest hosted by some other podcasters so I know for a fact it has got to do with your unique abilities. Thank you so much for sharing these with us, you’re doing an amazing job. ❤

[@leehasty.]

This!!! Absolute nail on the head 👏🏼 10/10 podcasts and what a guest on this one jheeeez 🐐 Absolutely LOVE Derren Brown he is a geniusss and to hear him talking in this podcast was amazing. Smashed it!

[@alexBaldman]

@@leehasty. this comment reminds me how frustrated i was when derren was on rogan. big fan of both of them, but having been obsessed for many years with watching everything derren ever made over and over and showing everyone who'd listen, was quite annoying to see how little rogan actually knew about him when he had him on, to the point where i was quite curious how he wound up on there in the first place if it wasn't rogan being super interested in his stuff that was the reason behind the invite

[@lorrainepretorius4963]

Your comment mirrors my sentiment everytime watching or listening to any of Steven's podcasts, well said, we are so lucky ❤️ I'm grateful, intrigued and inspired while being educated

[@emmalily1238]

I listen and take in every word derren says, he’s just so comforting, calming and relatable. Love it x

[@markparker4536]

I went to see Derren's tour 'Showman' in Bradford a year and change ago and he had me on stage for the finale. I am both in awe and terrified of this man in equal measure

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Same ha!

[@helenbartoszek243]

ORR?

[@StephShuttleworth]

Awe ??

[@StephShuttleworth]

As in ‘in awe of…’

[@beckylindley2263]

“He marvelled! You all saw him!” 😄

[@Jackie-cy1bp]

As you get older it becomes less about the good times and more about good companionship. Relationships are about what you bring out in people and what they bring out in you.

[@Happinosis]

Without giving away any secrets, I've seen Derren 7 times, and this show is the best work I've seen, truly wonderful. xxx

[@myr940]

@13:25 he totally flirts..he's being so honest about his dark past..admitting the sadness he's been thru. His speech is totally something else. I could listen to him forever. Hypnotic

[@jamesstewart7736]

As someone who is roughly the same age as Derren and followed his career since his beginnings on Channel 4 this interview was utterly compelling to me. Thank you Steven.

[@JoelM]

Greatest of all time

[@covle9180]

Derren, your books and tv shows were a pivotal influence when I was young. Thank you for existing ❤

[@I-will-teach-you-1to1]

My friend with anxiety went to Darren's show in London and afterwards he waited and asked Derren what to do. Derren took the time to talk to him sincerely and offer advice. 💌

[@girlabouttown9294]

I remember watching one of Derren's shows circa 2009 in Southampton and was blown away!!! Had no idea Derren was an introvert, pleasantly surprised by this, based on his ability to be such a showman! Thank you for sharing Steven :)

[@samuelsunday9204]

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[@Aliciae411]

This is so strange last night I suddenly remembered Derren- I saw 3 of his shows probably 7-10 years ago and used to watch everything he does then this pops up today 😂

[@omarkhaldi7829]

Same , i swear

[@nubiemoonsoriginal]

so it’s how we respond to life which makes all the difference. Being optimistic lightens us naturally and can maintain a sense of happiness. The longer we become mastered at this then helps when the shit flys and we need a calm centre to work from. It’s our story after all. Language and communication are key. I enjoyed this interview and I’ve also seen DB a couple of times now live. He’s awesome. 🎉

[@dearbh1736]

You want to find out how to interview someone to the best possible advantage, study this! Just watch Derren's answering and body language at the beginning. It is almost completely closed off BUT by asking the right questions in the right way, within the space of a few minutes he goes from describing himself as a happy, contented child to a child who cried a lot, who suffered from OCD type twitching and sniffling, who lived in constant shame because of his sexuality etc etc. This is also a great illustrator of how researching your subject properly in advance makes for a really great, well rounded interview. Brilliant!

[@calvinmlangeni4795]

Coming from rural South Africa, I read a book written by Derren brown in my early teens and it paved a way to my perception of reality.

[@seascs]

Which book?

[@calvinmlangeni4795]

Tricks of the mind@@seascs

[@illegaleagle3546]

Seen him once already and got front row tickets to see him feb 17th, buzzing. Incredible man.

[@relaxedandlovingit]

I was so excited to see Darren being interviewed. He's honestly one of my fav stars 😊

[@UncleBenjs]

Who?

[@jennybrockartist]

@@UncleBenjs Autocorrect changes his name to Darren 🙄

[@UncleBenjs]

@@jennybrockartist Yet we have the ability to proof read before posting, or is that too much effort?

[@ingec1736]

​@Benj You certainly didn't reread your comments. Otherwise you'd find yourself being unnecessarily harsh to a stranger making a mistake.

[@UncleBenjs]

@@ingec1736 That wasn't harsh.

[@midierror]

Awesome interview. Derren is such an amazing human being! One of the all time greats, thank you Steven.

[@DC_92]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend himself!! The AWE this guy has provided us with over the years 😮 Second to none. ❤

[@ellenmeilee]

Parents who encourage their kids to do whatever they have passion for…total and fair play. What a leap,of faith it must take for them, when there’s so much baggage we can carry and despite what must be best intentions of every parent, pass down the generational chain.

[@billywright2422]

Love DB - what a humble, self-effacing and open man. Also, massively interesting and well read.

[@psyaviah]

Derren is a gem that is so underrated. Thanks for properly interviewing him. I love his shows, because of the craft he has; but indeed also because of him educating, because of him letting the audience think. The show leaves you thinking about not only the tricks, but also hints of philosophical questions. Things that matter. It touches. And that's why he has been able to be doing this for such a long while. Whenever someone asks about pyramid schemes, I recommed "horse races"; or whenever someone wants to get an intro on placebo, I recommend "fear & faith". And tons of other content he made debunking things. This man truly made "magic shows" interesting again, and keeps them interesting, because it isn't about the magic trick in the end. It's about life & people.

[@rebeccaprentice3813]

The absolute perfect podcast for a long drive to work😢 Derren truly is impressive

[@gardensenglishandbeauty]

I cannot thank you enough Mr.Brown for what you said about fortune, stoicism, focusing on our intentions, doing our best and being aware of the fact that life does throw at us a lot of things which are absolutely beyond our control.

[@TomorrowsWorkplaceToday]

One of our favourite DOAC podcasts yet! It was an exceptional episode that truly stands out among the rest of the series for us 👏🏻

[@NickRucks]

Derren Brown has been my favorite magician/performer for years! It baffles me that most Americans don't know of him.

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

He simply wasn't broadcast here. I discovered him in 2010, and that's only because I accidentally stumbled on a Mind Control video on KZbin

[@hensola]

One of the best interviews I have seen you take.. Derren is amazing, and always thought of him as being other-worldly, based on his TV shows (never read any of his books). But all the way through this conversation, I got a feeling that he was truly invested in your opinions (by way of his little prompts, a noise if any, that he wanted to hear your side of the story, as much as you wanted to hear his). Definitely one I'll come back to again and again.

[@ingec1736]

His books are great, would definitely recommend reading them:)

[@rachelcox682]

What a fascinating interview. I confess I have been deliberately disinterested in Derren Brown thinking him to be ruled by a controlling and narcissistic compulsion, but watching him here being authentic, open, flawed and reflective makes me feel that either I have misjudged him or that he is more sophisticated and nuanced in his narcissism than I thought might be possible! And I’m still not 100% sure which it is! I see comments about awe and fear of him and realise I relate to that and it’s why I have previously rejected any public fascination with him, but coming out of this I feel it is undeniable that he is at the very least fascinating in his thinking. I still feel uncomfortable about the controlling aspects of the snippets of his stage shows and stage persona I have seen, but this self reflective conversation has been extremely enjoyable, and thought provoking in the most positive ways. He is refreshingly clever in an increasingly dumbed-down world.

[@welshgirl12]

He’s just a showman. Why feel uncomfortable?!! Everyone attending his show knows what they’re in for. If you have issues with his ‘control’ don’t go to a show or watch!

[@3MileRundown]

You are crushing it with the guests. Great channel and getting even better all the time.

[@gauravsharma-um1cs]

I have attempted to meditate many times in my life and prior to this CD the only success I've experienced is with live guided meditation. kzbin.infoUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq This is the first CD I've used that cuts through my unmedicated ADHD and enables me to truly relax and experience a quiet and energizing interval. The instructors voice is very soothing and pleasant to listen to. I am easily able to sit successfully through the entire CD, and for quite some time after. I cannot adequately express how tremendously helpful this CD has been on my spiritual journey!! Two thumbs up and 10 stars!

[@leonardfairground5937]

Fascinating to observe, of all SB’s guests, how little eye contact Derren made throughout the interview. Absolutely no judgement about this comment, just interesting. I wonder if Steven noticed.

[@gardensenglishandbeauty]

I am a great admirer of Derren Brown. I have read his book "Tricks of the Mind" twice, I really recommend it.

[@samuelsunday9204]

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[@katyb3869]

I've had a massive crush on Derren for over 20 years now. If I could have dinner with anybody on the planet, it would be him... that hasn't changed

[@arielhamui]

Thank you for the fantastic interview! Prior to this, I was not familiar with your work, but now I am hooked on your channel. As a magician and mentalist who frequently performs at restaurants, this interview has been incredibly motivating. I appreciate all of your hard work.

[@devilgod136]

I suggest you watch his TV shows as they are mind blowing. He is a genius! I'm sure you'll find it inspiring.

[@Anna_Key]

Derren Brown is fantastic. He doesn't use our lying eyes and brains to trick us, but to try and make us better.

[@dalebardsley5423]

I was lucky enough to get called up on stage by Derren at his showmam tour ( that's life). Was a great night for me my mum and son. Derren invited us back stage after for photos and signed a badge for my son. Wish id asked for advice with my drug situation at the time. Was caught up enjoying the moment totally slipped my mind. Will definitely go to another live show was a class evening

[@Anna_Key]

So, Derren inadvertently helped you with your drug situation! It slipped your mind because you were distracted by something else that had real meaning for you and your family in the moment.

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

Just for future knowledge, entertainers are not a good source of advice for mental or physical health. Remember that even though he seems secure with his philosophy, he's still a magician, not a mental health professional. I do hope you are doing well.

[@wenchangeljac6343]

Derren Brown has the most beautiful smile. I've always thought that about him. His whole face lights up and he just looks so sweet 🤩

[@mariovigninou1593]

I'm becoming addictive to this channel. Rain of knowledge💥 Thank you for bringing such great guest.

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Love that! Thanks Mario, hope you enjoy this episode

[@tubefreakmuva]

For those who don't know who this man is, he is a literal genius. He will blow your mind. This podcast doesn't show Derren in his almighty showmanship. Watch all his stuff and you will learn about things you didn't know possible.

[@angeladennison412]

I live by myself I spend a lot of time at myself I look forward to the people that you interviewed ,as I feel it’s like an interview into the room with you both,and you can’t see me but at the same time I feel very comfortable I feel welcome and I get educated , thank at the same time this interview was amazing there was a lot in him he said as a child that I saw in myself growing up thank you.

[@MaleneMarkussenMusic]

I love Derren so much

[@aIanreid]

I am so glad he spoke about the healing. I am still not content with the answer though. I had an injury prior to his show, he took me aside to heal, I don’t the whole theatrical visions as was asked prior to being picked. I had ligament damage from a tattoo for over a year, tried regularly to lift weights to no avail. When I got home, I was able to do it with no pain. Because this is so personal to me, I know I couldn’t before and it is first hand…It baffles me to this day. But I am forever thankful and I was a skeptic at that time, btw. I attended a uni class that spoke of how shadow and enlightenment, Derren was used as an example and his use of skills and knowledge to push and challenge people who are abusing skills for ego. I did not declare what I had experienced first hand. But it was real, I can only say that much. Placebo is far from the answer, I assure you.

[@adriancaldwell]

is it perhaps the placebo effect which is a very real thing?

[@EvilDeadCabbage]

You had probably convinced yourself it was worse than it actually was, resigned to the fact that you couldnt lift weights before you tried. Once you had experienced the placebo effect (and that is exactly what it was) you were mentally ready to do so without pain

[@johnnyxmusic]

Excellent. Thank you for sharing your story. We are mysterious creatures. I’m glad you’re doing better.

[@the_famous_reply_guy]

He gave you permission to heal, it's meta, it's true.

[@hannahmitchell87]

Ligament damage from a tattoo? I didn't know that was possible! They must've gone way too deep! Was your artist licensed?

[@leeward2301]

Love Darren; open, honest (notice how often he looks to the left as he reminisces), and empowering to everyone else who can relate.

[@nordstrandmusicinternation9518]

Darren’s aura/energy/mind is literally unearthly. It’s impossible to not correlate his general being with something supernatural. If everyone knew the things he knew, this world would be a dark place. If entities like FBI want him to work for them, it’s for food reason. Dude is DIFFERENT.

[@nicnicuk]

I am OVER THE MOON to see this! I love Derren. I had plans this morning which I have now immediately stopped (still mourning the 6am uploads, not over it!) 😂

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

😂 Hope you enjoy this episode

[@nicnicuk]

@@TheDiaryOfACEO I of course, as always, will 🙏🏼 (whilst patiently awaiting an invite to the rave 🙌🏼🪩)

[@richarddavidson4165]

Darren comes across really genuine,and wot an artist a credit to the industry,and who cares about his preferences it his privat circumstances.good interview

[@sodenwiththis6702]

You should have seen my face when I saw the guest - I’ve been waiting for him to be on here for a long time!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

😂enjoy the ep!

[@nicolamatthews2993]

Control of the mind sounds so perfect we are so much at the mercy of it 👏

[@newskills3265]

This is such a refreshing way to look at success. Every success book will tell you "set long term goals" and derren just completely destroys that way of thinking and shows true success is to just be happy in your day to day activities. It's almost a Buddhist way of thinking. True happiness comes with in. Things we all know. Money doesn't buy you happiness but yet we all seek to attain it. I love derrens shows and seen him live but I have never appreciated him more since watching this. Amazing man and we all can learn so much from derren.

[@emmataylor4507]

My favourite episode yet, what an intriguing person. You’re a fantastic interviewer asking the best questions

[@Woodman-Spare-that-tree]

Yes and the interviewer doesn’t interrupt Derren. Excellent interview. 😊

[@jenx89]

Cant wait to watch this, only 20mins in so far. Derren's voice and the way he speaks is mesmerising. Love your podcast, so insightful

[@thomast8490]

Have to say, I’ve seen you promoted around online, Steven, and this is the first interview I’ve watched, and you are an excellent interviewer. Brilliant. I would also suggest reading the AA ‘Big Book’, and seeing how gratitude, service and compassion were identified as the route of lasting happiness as long ago as the 1930s.

[@Subfightr]

Wow. What an incredible interviewer. Derren changed my life. I'd go into detail but I doubt anyone would read this. Thank you for this, and thank you Derren.

[@deaninsanity]

Just paused prior to the advert. I think this is the one guest I never knew I needed to be on here. Another great job, and another spectaluar series of questions. Well done 👏 Honestly dude, cannot wait for this to continue to grow and keep watching this space.

[@FXCartel]

KZbin premium set up in Turkey is 1.50 a month

[@corv2731]

You are without a doubt one of THE BEST interviewers I have ever seen. You ask such thought-provoking and intentional questions. This is truly unparalleled. I absolutely appreciate everything about this podcast, and I absolutely LOVE Derren Brown, I was completely obsessed with him and his books in college. Brilliant show, thank you.

[@RahulMehta-pe4xi]

This statement is basically the truth, until some one proves me wrong 😊, and then that's my truth until, until some one... you get the idea... (same with what Derren brown is saying) or think of it this way newton is a genius so is Einstein, but like newton said standing on the shoulder of giants building on what your truth is and looking to solve what still doesn't explain one thing and the result might even change even everything know... do this till you die + eat healthy + be healthy (sport) + do what you want after considering risks and why you want to based on your morals and you know (be a vegan,driving a car, being the best curling player that ever existed or a monk or the greatest porn star you get the idea....) ok ...... I can't think of anything else smart to say, plus I've just asked myself why im writing this ?......... can you imagine being my parents lol

[@lazylad8544]

Saw derren perform a couple of his shows. Comedic,manipulative,fascinating,gripping. But always entertaining.👍👍

[@shirleygordon4853]

What a lovely kind humble man Derren Brown. Loved his show in London 2023 especially about his Dad ❤

[@KaiserSaucy]

Literally caught Derren’s show 2 nights ago so this interview couldn’t have dropped at a more perfect moment (for me personally!!) Excellent, excellent interview - Derren is always a fascinating & unique thinker - &, just to say if you weren’t already leaning in this direction, I can attest to the fact that his new show IS astonishing. (And no, i don’t work for him!! Lol). Great GREAT podcast. Thanks for the upload.

[@Fal-vj4vm]

Mr brown really does come across as an honest caring human being

[@alexgaulton7264]

I think Derren touches on the Continuing Bonds psychotherapeutic theory of grief when he mentions about the lady wanting to still go through the process of contacting the dead through him even though she knew it was a technique. Very interesting how at times although the dead are gone, we may still want to continue some form of psychological relationship with them, in whatever form that may take. Beautiful stuff!

[@SheilaCrosby]

It makes sense to me that people who feel grateful and/or compassionate are better at delaying gratification. I think most unwise instant gratification is about pain relief, particularly addictions. The more pain you're in, the less you think ahead. The more you remind yourself of the good things in your life, even when there are a lot of bad things too, the better you feel, and the easier it is to take a baby step towards a better life.

[@Hypnowally]

❤❤ I love DB. Bought his book tricks of the mind, was so curious I learnt hypnosis. It transformed my mind. I went from a negative thinker, to a positive one. It also helped me to bring my kids up as free thinkers. Thank you so much for this podcast.

[@alexBaldman]

curious how you went about learning, and if you've got some golden advice that a new dad could learn from

[@BeesWaxMinder]

Did you learn hypnosis solely from his book or did you take lessons or look through all the documents…? Thanks

[@Hypnowally]

@@alexBaldman hi Alex. Congrats on your new baby. Hope you manage to get some sleep. The hypnotherapy just happened really. I was looking for a new class and a lady was running self hypnosis classes. She could see I was really into it and gave me details on the course she did. Surprisingly it wasn’t too far away. So, I did the course , had great fun. Sadly the guy who taught it is no longer with us. Everything you need these days is on the internet. I can recommend listening to hypnosis for relaxation .

[@Hypnowally]

@@BeesWaxMinder Hi, I went on a self hypnosis course a lady was running locally , loved it and she gave me details on the course she did for hypnotherapy , surprisingly it wasn’t too far away. Did a two week course, had great fun. Sadly the guy who ran the courses is no longer with us. There is loads on the internet now. I can recommend listening to hypnosis for relaxation or confidence or anything really.

[@BeesWaxMinder]

@@Hypnowally thanks! If anyone gives any courses away on KZbin, I will definitely find them. I hope.

[@BayleyBlake]

FYI... The gratitude equation makes us want for less. Gratefulness is an eliminator of lack, therefore it is also the eliminator of short term gratification. If you are full of gratitude, don't need more of it now, ergo, you can be more mindful of the wellbeing of your future self. Pretty simple stuff!

[@TufaylMyburgh]

Haven't watched it yet but I can tell you now this is my favourite episode ever. I have studied Derren Browns work for over a decade. I would empty out my bank account to have a conversation with this man,

[@nihilist4184]

I guess that wouldn't hurt if you are still a student. :)

[@neerajgupta2790]

The best podcast the best interviewer and sublime guests feeling free to express themselves. Bravo SB

[@JackFrancis]

Hit the subscribe button guys, and leave a like!

[@KnackFarmer-theanswerismeat]

27:50 -- "oh gawd, fuckin hell" --the best response ever to a mention of 'The Secret'

[@BrynHarding]

This is gonna do mad views, great guest!

[@tysondog843]

Derren Brown isn't just a UK National treasure, but a Human treasure. He's not perfect, he's made mistakes, he's honest about his abilities and failures, yet, is still inspiring. He doesn't sell a belief, but shows what hard work, what a honest view of your self, acceptance can do. And, he has learned the skills to Amaze people at the same time. I love his message, facing the truth of our reality is the way to be. But, at the same time, to experience wonder through entertainment, Not a Con, is also a Great part of the enjoyment of living... Yes, I'm a Big Derren Brown fan...

[@thestandoutpodcast]

Our mind has the ability to recover us from anything, this is mind blowing...

[@joppippoj]

the top/bottom remark is just great, knowing that it's THE question you here most. on certain websites or apps that is. obviously.

[@cLeodnine]

I remember watching Derren in his older TV series on Channel Four way back in the year 2000. I always found his material fascinating -- I still do. Thanks for this episode! 😀

[@ellenmeilee]

Dear Darren Brown, you are an inspiration. I’m listening to Happy and I have hope in a time of not much elsewhere that the insights and interpretations of Stoicism it contains will help me get through a very difficult time in my mid life. Thank you for putting it out there.

[@JakeH0319]

Another amazing guest! Derren Brown is such an amazing speaker, I always feel so engrossed in whatever he is doing. I’d love to go and see one of his shows ✨

[@codeXenigma]

There is a science to wishful thinking and 'putting ideas into the universe' its a way to make your mind focus. Once you know what it is you want, you find you are more open to opportunities to gain it.

[@abbiedack5246]

YEEEESSSSSSS🎉🎉🎉🎉 dream guest. This guy changed my life🙏

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

🙌

[@vijayvadher2825]

One of the best interviews I've had the great pleasure to watch.

[@faye6082]

Yessss we LOOOVE Derren!! 🪄😍

[@buzzedo1]

You've said you would like to know which guests we prefer. Open guests would be my answer. People interested in knowing themselves and then allowing themselves to be vulnerable enough to share that journey with myself and others, so that I might better know myself. Your research and palpable interest in actively listening have made every video I've watched a joy. Thankyou.

[@reeceharris2805]

What a man🙌🏻 can’t wait to get stuck into this properly this evening! Just started using huel thanks to your recommendations, amazing!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Let me know what you think!

[@deesparklebazinga9374]

I was brought up in a strong Christian family as an only child that was made aware of what was expected of me from a young age. I was late diagnosed with ASD and ADHD and I am no expert but I recognise traits of ASD in Derren. I'm not sure if he has explored this possibility before?! Very interesting, thank you for sharing x

[@user-sx7ur6ut5s]

I'm also AuDHD and agree

[@andyv6127]

These interviews that you do are really thought provoking. Thank you!

[@johndoherty1336]

Absolutely enjoyed the interview. Whilst i know of Darren Brown, seen his books, scanned them both at airports and train stations, something , whatever something is has stopped me purchasing. Listening to the interview a few comments from both of you resonates and maybe it was my “come to Alex” moment which has gotten me to take the decisive to invest (not buy) one of Darren’s books. I am looking forward to how my journey develops. Greate work Stephen 😅