This chapter explores the challenges and negative effects of fame on the brain, discussing the personal experience of a contestant on Australian Idol and the stages of fame addiction. The speaker reflects on the pressure, feeling like a failure, and the search for one's true self, while also emphasizing the importance of using fame for a greater purpose and reconnecting with friends who have experienced fame.
Have you ever thought, I wonder what it's like being famous?
Maybe it's something you've always dreamed of, or maybe it's your worst nightmare.
Being famous is something many people aspire to, but the reality can be isolating.
This week, producer Jennifer Leake looks at what fame does to a person's psychology.