The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Stephen Fry: “Lost, alone and I wanted to take my life”

Dec 5, 2022

Join the brilliant Stephen Fry, a celebrated British actor and writer, as he shares a deeply personal journey through childhood struggles and mental health challenges. He candidly opens up about the concept of 'gold medal depression,' highlighting the contrast between success and genuine happiness. Stephen reflects on his transformative moments at Cambridge and the importance of meaningful connections over material achievements. He navigates the complexities of social media while emphasizing the enduring pursuit of joy, acceptance, and hope in the face of adversity.

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Episode guests

Stephen Fry

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Importance of Friendship

01:14

Three Things to Remember When It Rains in Your Head

01:15

Art Connects Us Beyond Mortality

01:06

The Importance of Free Speech

01:19

Intro

2min

From Isolation to Transformation

21min

Navigating Gold Medal Depression

19min

Enhancing Productivity with Intel Evo Technology

2min

From Despair to Hope: A Personal Journey

15min

Navigating the Social Media Landscape

35min

Nostalgia, Virtual Connections, and Nutritional Innovations

3min

To call Stephen Fry a national treasure would be underselling him. One of the hardest working names in British media, you name it and Stephen has done it; writer, actor, director and comedian. The size of his contribution to British culture in over four decades as a public figure is staggering.

However, behind this mountain of work and out of the spotlight is a side of Stephen Fry that many people will be completely unaware of, from a childhood of crime and loneliness, to severe mental health struggles and attempts at suicide.

In this honest and revealing conversation Stephen discusses the scars he carries within him and which affect him to this day. But despite this he is constantly reinventing himself and striving to find joy in the smaller things in life, all the while spreading happiness and wonder with his work.

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