Begin Again with Davina McCall

Johann Hari: The True Cause of Addiction! This is the Real Reason We're Unhappy. Pain is a Signal, Listen To It!

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In this episode of Begin Again, Davina welcomes Johann Hari, an acclaimed journalist, TED speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of The Magic Pill, Chasing the Scream, Lost Connections, and Stolen Focus. Renowned for his exploration of mental health, addiction, and the societal factors shaping our well-being, Johann offers profound insights into why tackling the root causes of our challenges is key to true transformation.

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www.johannhari.com

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Twitter: @johannhari101

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(0:00) Intro

(1:26) How to Move Forward in Life After Setbacks

(6:18) Healthy Ways to Cope with Trauma

(13:44) Why Anti-Depressants Aren't the Only Solution to Depression

(15:01) The Importance of Finding Your Support Network

(20:54) Why Tough Love Often Backfires

(23:45) How Hatred Controls Our Lives and How to Break Free

(30:07) Adobe Ad

(31:15) Fiverr Ad

(32:05) Escaping the Social Media Rabbit Hole

(40:00) How to Reframe Negativity into Positivity

(50:04) The Healing Power of Feeling Truly Loved

(51:17) How to Use Your Inner Power to Create Positive Change

(01:59:22) Johann's Book

(01:01:50) Davina's Takeaways