The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Trevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!

Oct 17, 2024

Trevor Noah, comedian and former host of The Daily Show, shares his gripping journey from surviving Apartheid to navigating fame. He reveals how childhood trauma and being born into a racially divided society shaped his identity. Trevor opens up about his mother's resilience after a violent incident and discusses the intense pressures he faced, including death threats. The conversation tackles men's mental health, the loneliness epidemic, and the significance of genuine connection in overcoming life's challenges.

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Trevor Noah

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Trevor Noah attributes his complex identity formation to his experiences growing up during apartheid and his multicultural heritage.

He highlights the trauma of his mother's attempted murder as a pivotal moment that profoundly shaped his worldview and relationships.

Noah emphasizes the mental health struggles of young men, advocating for connection and vulnerability as means to combat societal isolation.

He frames therapy as an essential practice for personal growth, encouraging people to embrace it without stigma for emotional well-being.

Trevor reflects on the importance of friendships in fostering resilience and navigating life's challenges, illustrating how support systems can alleviate loneliness.

His decision to leave 'The Daily Show' stems from a desire for deeper connections, prompting a reevaluation of priorities between work and personal life.

Deep dives

The Struggle with Meaninglessness

The speaker reflects on a period of depression and feelings of meaninglessness, stemming from untreated ADHD. They describe a disconnect between their thoughts and emotions, often getting stuck in a cycle of ruminating about life's purpose and their routine. This internal dialogue would spiral into hopelessness, leading them to question the value of existence. However, through self-reflection and the acceptance of support from others, they learned to navigate these feelings and find perspective.

Intro

2min

The Ingredients of Identity: Shaping Personal Development

3min

Navigating Identity in Apartheid South Africa

26min

Surviving Trauma: A Mother's Resilience

5min

Confronting Domestic Violence in South Africa

27min

Navigating Belonging and Friendship

32min

Navigating Solitude and Support

15min

Healing Through Vulnerability

24min

Reconnecting with Roots: The Complexity of Fatherhood

3min

10.

The Value of Friendship and Business Solutions

4min

11.

Reflections on Connection and Resilience

16min

12.

Finding Community and Authentic Connection

5min

From being 'born a crime' and surviving Apartheid to navigating fame, Trevor Noah opens up about the chaos behind the comedy

Trevor Noah is a comedian and former host of the satirical news programme, ‘The Daily Show’. He is also host of the podcast ‘What Now? with Trevor Noah’ and author of the best-selling book, ‘Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood’.

In this conversation, Trevor and Steven discuss topics such as, how growing up under Apartheid shaped Trevor’s life path, the trauma of his mother’s attempted murder, how Trevor received death threats at ‘The Daily Show’, and why young men are struggling today.

(00:00) Intro

(01:47) Trevor's Childhood

(04:51) What Do People Need To Know To Understand Trevor

(07:08) What Was Apartheid Like For Trevor?

(11:01) I Was Born Illegal

(16:06) Trevor's Mother's Troubled Relationship With New Partner

(23:22) Trevor's Mum's Shooting

(26:05) Being Hyper-Empathetic

(30:54) What Happened On The Day Of The Shooting

(34:16) The Miracle That Saved My Mother

(36:12) Why Didn't Your Stepdad Go To Prison?

(38:29) Is Trevor Still Angry?

(42:31) Have You Forgiven Him?

(43:17) How Does Past Trauma Affect Trevor Today?

(45:13) Men's Mental Health & Loneliness Epidemic

(50:37) Why Are Men Struggling

(59:10) How Can We Men Be Helped?

(01:03:02) Belonging

(01:08:43) How Do You Spot A Bad Friend?

(01:11:51) Trevor's Work Ethic

(01:15:32) Does Money And Fame Guide Your Decisions?

(01:19:50) We're All Human & Need The Same Thing

(01:24:39) Death Threats When Starting The Daily Show

(01:29:11) The Worst Day On The Daily Show

(01:34:53) Trevor's Struggle With Depression

(01:40:46) Why Did Trevor Leave The Daily Show

(01:46:49) You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone

(01:50:49) Trevor's Therapy Journey

(01:59:28) Trevor's ADHD Diagnosis

(02:02:31) The Link Between ADHD And Depression

(02:09:16) Did You Ever Feel Hopeless?

(02:13:44) Trevor Reuniting With His Father

(02:15:53) What Lesson Did You Learn From Your Father?

(02:18:32) Your Mum

(02:18:39) What Would Trevor Say In His Last Phone Call To His Mother

(02:21:50) Trevor's Thoughts On Fatherhood

(02:23:31) Trevor's Romantic Relationships

(02:26:14) The Lowest Point Of Your Life

(02:30:12) Would Trevor Erase What Happened To His Mother?

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Trevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!

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Deep dives

The Struggle with Meaninglessness

Trevor Noah's Early Life

The Importance of Hard Work and Connection

The Ingredients of Identity

The Dual Nature of Feelings

The Concept of Therapy

Friendship and Its Role in Personal Growth

On Leaving 'The Daily Show'

Parenting and Societal Expectations

Processing Trauma through Creativity

Navigating Hope and Resilience

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Trevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!

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Deep dives

The Struggle with Meaninglessness

Trevor Noah's Early Life

The Importance of Hard Work and Connection

The Ingredients of Identity

The Dual Nature of Feelings

The Concept of Therapy

Friendship and Its Role in Personal Growth

On Leaving 'The Daily Show'

Parenting and Societal Expectations

Processing Trauma through Creativity

Navigating Hope and Resilience

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