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David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind

Oct 10, 2022

David Harewood, an acclaimed British actor renowned for his roles in Homeland and Supergirl, unfolds his gripping journey through mental health challenges. He shares how his experiences with psychosis, and the pressures of societal expectations, shaped his identity and creativity. Harewood discusses the lack of representation in media and its effect on self-acceptance, alongside the therapeutic role acting played in his healing. His candid insights reveal how vulnerability can foster resilience and inspire others in the industry.

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Episode guests

David Harewood

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Your Mother and Dad

00:54

Labeling Theory

01:11

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00:56

It's Okay Not to Be the Alpha Black Guy

01:08

Intro

1min

Exploring Identity Through Early Life Experiences

2min

Journey of Self-Discovery

11min

Navigating Childhood Chaos and Identity

23min

Navigating Identity and Rejection in the Acting Realm

5min

Navigating the Highs and Lows of Mental Health

11min

Navigating Identity and Mental Health in Acting

23min

Healing in the Spotlight

4min

The Power of Self-Awareness and Identity in Acting

4min

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Resilience and Legacy in the Arts

9min

David Harewood is an award-winning actor, star of Supergirl and Homeland, and best-selling author behind Maybe I Don’t Belong Here, one of the best-reviewed and best-selling books of 2021. One of the best actors of his generation, with honours from Queen Elizabeth to prove it, David’s road to the top had to overcome his psychosis, which at one point drove him to the point of insanity and left him sectioned into a psychiatric hospital.

With his life as he knew it on the brink, David rebuilt his life and career to reach the very top of the entertainment business. Scars like this take time to mend, and sometimes leave unexpected traces. David is controversially honest that losing his mind, in a way, helped him find his creativity. This isn’t the message that everyone wants to hear, but David’s frankness about how his darkest times set him apart from everyone else is a story you don’t want to miss.

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