Join Johann Hari, co-founder and CEO of DeepMind, as he unravels the dark side of the widely touted weight loss drug, Ozempic. He discusses alarming links between weight gain and trauma, revealing how this medication impacts our brains and appetite. Hari highlights upcoming risks associated with Ozempic, such as muscle loss and other hidden dangers. He also explores Japan's innovative approach to combating the obesity crisis and emphasizes the need for compassion and systemic reform in society's views on weight loss.

Join journalist and author Johann Hari as he delves into the world of Ozempic, a controversial weight-loss drug. He discusses its surprising effectiveness, potential long-term side effects, and the complex relationship between modern diets and obesity. Hari examines societal implications and the historical context of weight-loss drugs, including risks for pregnant women and those with eating disorders. He highlights the wider impacts of GLP-1 agonists, questioning if quick fixes truly address deeper issues around health and body image.

Johann Hari, a New York Times bestselling author and journalist known for his insights on social issues, shares his year-long journey with the weight loss drug Ozempic. He discusses the drug's potential to combat obesity while highlighting alarming side effects, including risks of cancer and muscle loss. Hari delves into societal pressures surrounding body image and questions the ethics of pharmaceutical quick fixes. The conversation covers the broader implications of processed foods, personal responsibility, and the need for a nuanced dialogue about health.

Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist, explores the detrimental effects of smartphones on children’s mental health, linking excessive usage to anxiety and depression. Johann Hari discusses focus issues, suggesting that constant phone interruptions contribute to cognitive decline. Ben Halpert advocates for online safety education, while Hannah Ortele pushes for delayed smartphone adoption to enhance childhood development. The conversation challenges parents to rethink their approaches and consider healthier technology relationships for their kids.

Johann Hari, a celebrated writer and journalist, discusses the pressing attention crisis we face today. He explores how technology, social media, and even our diets complicate our ability to focus. Discover the surprising link between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline, and learn personal and collective strategies to reclaim your attention. Hari shares insights from his own tech detox journey and challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with digital distractions, advocating for healthier societal practices to enhance focus.

In this engaging discussion, journalist Johann Hari, author of 'Stolen Focus,' dives into the alarming decline of our attention spans. He reveals twelve factors, including technology and environmental influences, that are stealing our focus. Hari shares insights from a personal three-month internet-free experiment and advocates for both individual and collective action to reclaim our mental clarity. He also highlights the crucial need for allowing children to engage in independent play for healthier development.

Johann Hari, a journalist and author known for his insights on health and social issues, dives into the booming weight-loss drug market, spotlighting Ozempic. He examines the explosive popularity of these drugs and their societal implications, touching on the gap between quick fixes and understanding obesity's root causes. The conversation also explores emotional challenges tied to weight loss, potential health risks, and the cultural pressures fueling demand for these solutions. Ultimately, Hari urges a more holistic approach to health beyond just pharmaceutical answers.

Johann Hari, an award-winning journalist and author, dives deep into the crisis of focus in today’s digital age. He shares insights from his travels and research, emphasizing the need for societal changes to combat distractions. Topics include the negative impact of technology on productivity, the importance of achieving flow states, and how modern diets affect our attention spans. Hari advocates for reclaiming our focus and offers practical strategies, encouraging listeners to rethink their relationship with screens and technology.

In this engaging conversation, Johann Hari, a British-Swiss writer known for his influential books on mental health, sheds light on the deeper causes of depression and addiction. He discusses the importance of authentic connections over superficial relationships and critiques societal values that prioritize transient happiness. Johann explores the link between childhood trauma and later struggles with obesity, emphasizing compassion and understanding. He also challenges conventional views on addiction through the Rat Park study, promoting a community-focused approach to recovery.

Why are we seeing unprecedented rates of depressions? What's behind our current opioid epidemic? And what can be done about it?Journalist and author Johann Hari suggests that everything we think we know about addiction and depression is wrong.Johann has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and many other outlets. He was named ‘Newspaper Journalist of the Year' by Amnesty International UK and his TED Talk, aptly titled  “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is Wrong”, was viral hit, with over 25 million views.Pertinent to today's discussion, Johann is the author of Chasing The Scream*, which chronicles his 3-year investigation and research into the war on drugs and the nature of addiction. And his more recent book, Lost Connections* is a compelling deep dive into the nature of depression, its underlying causes and unexpected solutions.As many of you know, addiction and mental health are subjects of great personal importance. Better understanding that nature of these conditions is the motivating force behind this conversation, which is is everything I hoped it would be.This is an incredibly powerful, educational — and at times controversial — exploration into what drives these malignancies, why they are so difficult to overcome, and how a new approach can plot a more hopeful and solution-based course forward.Many see Johann’s ideas as radical. And although I don't entirely agree with everything Johann prescribes, there is great wisdom in much of his findings.If you suffer from addiction or depression, this is a must listen. If you don't, chances are someone you care for does. This conversation can provide the insight and tools for better understanding the struggle — because mental health truly impacts everyone.For the visually inclined, you can watch our entire conversation on YouTube at bit.ly/johannhari416 and the podcast is now available on Spotify.Peace + Plants,Rich