PART TWO: Johann Hari: The Truth About Depression, GLP-1s and ADHD & Why Our Biology Is Not To Blame

2025-07-30 · 50 min · 15 entities

episode page audio

Asserted relationships

→ references Stolen Focus book

0.66

evidence rules-v5
g us — or profiting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful brea
→ references Lost Connections book

0.66

evidence rules-v5
iting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful breakdown of the real
→ hosted by Mayim Bialik person

0.55

evidence rules-v5
Feed author/publisher: Mayim Bialik
→ discusses Health & Fitness concept

0.40

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Health & Fitness
→ discusses Religion & Spirituality concept

0.40

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Religion & Spirituality
→ discusses Mental Health person

0.40

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Mental Health

Entities found in this episode

concepts 6

mentioned Health & Fitness concept

0.50

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Health & Fitness
mentioned Religion & Spirituality concept

0.50

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Religion & Spirituality
discusses Health & Fitness concept

0.40

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Health & Fitness
discusses Religion & Spirituality concept

0.40

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Religion & Spirituality
mentioned GLP concept

0.35

evidence rules-v5
GLP
mentioned TWO concept

0.35

evidence rules-v5
TWO

books 4

mentioned Stolen Focus book

0.78

evidence rules-v5
g us — or profiting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful brea
mentioned Lost Connections book

0.78

evidence rules-v5
iting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful breakdown of the real
references Stolen Focus book

0.66

evidence rules-v5
g us — or profiting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful brea
references Lost Connections book

0.66

evidence rules-v5
iting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful breakdown of the real

persons 4

mentioned Mayim Bialik person

0.70

evidence rules-v5
Feed author/publisher: Mayim Bialik
hosted by Mayim Bialik person

0.55

evidence rules-v5
Feed author/publisher: Mayim Bialik
mentioned Mental Health person

0.50

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Mental Health
discusses Mental Health person

0.40

evidence rules-v5
Feed category: Mental Health

companys 1

mentioned ADHD company

0.35

evidence rules-v5
ADHD

Episode description as stored

Is Big Pharma really healing us — or profiting from keeping us sick? NYT best-selling author Johann Hari (Stolen Focus, Lost Connections, Chasing the Scream, Magic Pill) returns with a powerful breakdown of the real causes of depression, anxiety, and the global attention crisis. Johann Hari reveals why only 2 of the 9 causes of depression are biological, exposing how Big Pharma, social media addiction, and modern lifestyle traps are fueling mental health issues. He dives into the dark rise of GLP-1 drugs (like Ozempic) and society’s toxic beauty obsession, while uncovering the overlooked role of sleep, community, and social connection in healing. Hari shares his personal experience with antidepressants, and explores how childhood shame and trauma drive addiction, weight gain, and despair. You’ll learn why even pets are being diagnosed with ADHD, what Silicon Valley insiders confessed about attention-hacking technology, and how our loss of focus is sabotaging relationships, careers, and democracy itself. If you’re ready to challenge the myths of mental health, regain your focus, and take back control of your mind, don’t miss this eye-opening conversation with Johann Hari. Check out all of Johann Hari's Books: ⁠https://johannhari.com/⁠ Our first episode with Johann Hari: ⁠https://youtu.be/JKFuI96biDU⁠ Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .