The truth about miracle weight loss drugs

Johann Hari started taking Ozempic, the new weight loss drug, in early 2023. But he was torn: he loved being slimmer but was concerned about the long term side-effects. He spent the last year travelling the world, speaking to experts and writing his fascinating new book Magic Pill - The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks Of The New Weight Loss Drugs. He joined me on this week’s pod to discuss the drugs, his lifelong weight issues and the mental impact of our obsession with the way we look.

Johann Hari

The dads fighting grief with friendship

When Mike, Tim and Andy lost their young daughters to suicide they felt lost, alone and engulfed by grief. Then they found each other, became firm friends and decided to walk across the UK raising suicide awareness. Inspirational, strong and funny, these are the three of the most incredible blokes I’ve ever interviewed. I hope you enjoy listening to their important and powerful story. Buy their book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Dads-Walking-Miles-Hope/dp/1472148444" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Three Dads Walking - 300 Miles Of Hope here</a><a href="https://www.3dadswalking.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Find out more about their forthcoming walk here</a>Find out more about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.papyrus-uk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Papyrus</a>, the suicide awareness charity

Three Dads Walking

The Godfather of Sober Coaches

After finding fame as a child actor in the sixties, David Charkham fell foul of showbiz temptations and sank into addiction. After seeking treatment and getting sober in the eighties, he put his efforts into helping others on their own recovery journeys. As well as working for years in the NHS, he has helped some of the biggest stars of entertainment get, and stay, sober, including Ozzy Osbourne. He joined me this week to share his incredible life story, his experiences of working on the road as a sober coach with global rock tours - and all of the wisdom he has picked up along the way. David now works with <a href="https://www.thecabinchiangmai.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Cabin</a>, a luxury rehab centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand.He is also a patron of <a href="http://edgetc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Outside Edge Theatre Company</a>, helping people get sober through creativity and performance

David Charkham

Life lessons from the actual Dr Happy

Andy Cope has a Phd in positive psychology meaning he gets to actually call himself a doctor of happiness. A prolific author, in-demand speaker and founder of training company the Art Of Brilliance, Andy has spent years helping people get happy. Energetic, funny and bullshit free, he’s the perfect Reset guest.<a href="https://www.artofbrilliance.co.uk/meet-the-team/andy-cope/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click her to find out more about Andy’s work</a>

Andy Cope

Everything you (n)ever wanted to know about therapy

Josh Fletcher is a therapist - but not the weird type. Down to earth, funny and plain-speaking, he is on a mission to show people that therapy isn’t all about sitting on a chaise long and talking about fancying your mum. His new book ‘<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Does-That-Make-Feel-ebook/dp/B0CH9SQYPH/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n-MdelpZi7M15CLIyF-kWffg10RRR31W7PtH64l4I8gXXypSzoI5twY9a1dwxeX2ZceCONTMWwEd2ovQ1f3rUGl2vE0QwwVnECX9t-9zr66qEkSOOD6j5Kkq-c_6Yv2lPsxJ42LKX8xHfZOu6bWS2iLoywBPIk5hzfyuuoz312T0bePQCwwN9pfdGTJSODZXpLwb1UGHoc0j22JXN6FFSrQzspPNBKnOD24FbUQlUmA.4F9-XJDmCiu_qfD3AKNbF8O2d2Mqwo_vx5syAtpqkjg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=joshua+fletcher&amp;qid=1709906399&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">And How Does That Make You Feel?</a>’ is a frank and entertaining guide to what a therapist actually does - and involves some brilliant anecdotes about his own adventures in therapy.To buy the book&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Does-That-Make-Feel-ebook/dp/B0CH9SQYPH/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n-MdelpZi7M15CLIyF-kWffg10RRR31W7PtH64l4I8gXXypSzoI5twY9a1dwxeX2ZceCONTMWwEd2ovQ1f3rUGl2vE0QwwVnECX9t-9zr66qEkSOOD6j5Kkq-c_6Yv2lPsxJ42LKX8xHfZOu6bWS2iLoywBPIk5hzfyuuoz312T0bePQCwwN9pfdGTJSODZXpLwb1UGHoc0j22JXN6FFSrQzspPNBKnOD24FbUQlUmA.4F9-XJDmCiu_qfD3AKNbF8O2d2Mqwo_vx5syAtpqkjg&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=joshua+fletcher&amp;qid=1709906399&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here</a>And if you’re interested in finding a therapist then check out these directories:<a href="https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAi6uvBhADEiwAWiyRdin5X5s-h5bwp5eq9KlCUSzmfkKonPRA8-IJvi8elK82P-0aJ6azqxoCZ7sQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Counselling Directory UK</a><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling?gad_source=1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAi6uvBhADEiwAWiyRdusUfth6Ca6nu59Qy_mDWHkhXXo-s-EiwZpshlx4Ppdu6AYUt2UWRxoCYE4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Psychology Today directory</a>

Joshua Flethcher

On money, mayhem and mental health

Gary Stevenson&nbsp;left his trading career behind - after if almost sent him mad. He became the youngest trader in the city of London and soon he was the most successful too. But the fast living, long hours, high pressure and iffy ethics soon took its toll. On this week’s episode, he tells me his breathtaking life story.<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trading-Game-Confession-Gary-Stevenson/dp/0241636604/ref=asc_df_0241636604/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=658719056071&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=3610428319515232758&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9045946&amp;hvtargid=pla-2195327322641&amp;psc=1&amp;mcid=ca33ff937c3f3390821fca35e4a38a24&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Gary’s incredible memoir The Trading game.</a>

Gary Stevenson

On getting sober in your fifties

Dave was polishing off a bottle of vodka a night in his late forties. His career and his relationship were on the verge of collapse. But he thought he couldn’t live without booze. Then a call from a friend changed his life forever.Listen to Dave’s podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/one-for-the-road/id1565341712" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One for the Road</a>&nbsp;and read his bestselling book of the same name. Follow Dave on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@SoberDave</a>.&nbsp;

Dave Wilson

On how the world is sending our children mad and what we can do about it

Louis Weinstock is a psychotherapist who specialises in working with young people. He joined me to talk about&nbsp;<a href="https://louisweinstock.com/how-the-world-is-making-our-children-mad-and-what-to-do-about-it/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">his new book</a>, in which he outlines the myriad pressures and strains that our kids are under in the modern world. Parenting is tough - especially when your kids are teens. Louis offers some beautiful insights and tips on how to support your kids mental health without sending yourself mad. Share Previous

Louis Weinstock

The author of 'Men At War' on modern masculinity

Luke Turner is co-founder of the excellent music and culture site The Quietus and a contributor to the Guardian, NME, Vice and many more.As a child, Luke was obsessed with the Second World War. His new book, Men At War, examines how the war stories he loved shaped his ideas of masculinity.He joined me to discuss what it means to be a modern man.<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Men-War-Fighting-Remembering-1939-1945/dp/1474618863" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Men At War here</a>

Luke Turner

Mental health conversations for men

Conversations with inspirational men about mental health. Honest, relaxed and jargon-free. <a href="https://samdelaney.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samdelaney.substack.com</a>

The Reset by Sam Delaney

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