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Dr Matt Agnew: Navigating The Light & Shade Of The Human Experience, Behind The Scenes Of The Bachelor & What You Need To Know About AI
Season 8, Ep. 159
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Do you ever feel like you have to put on a brave face when mentally, you're not feeling your best?
Joining Sarah Grynberg this week is astrophysicist and media personality Dr Matt Agnew who gained widespread fame as Australia's seventh TV Bachelor. Matt is the author of Is my phone reading my mind, which covers the facts about artificial intelligence.
In this profound conversation, Matt and Sarah go behind the scenes of The Bachelor discussing whether the producers rig the storyline’s and the aftermath of the show, post finale. Matt bravely and candidly opens up about his battles with his mental health, and shares about the special people who have supported him, and buoyed him, through his darkest moments. Matt and Sarah also reflect on the resilience of human nature and give tips and advice about navigating this ever changing human experience.
If you have ever felt isolated while facing a mental health challenge, then this episode will remind you that even those with the most stoic and impressive facades have their own battles behind the scenes. By listening to this episode, and to the candid stories and experiences shared by Matt and Sarah, you will gain strength and reassurance, knowing you are not alone.
Purchase Dr Matt Agnew's new book 'Is My Phone Reading My Mind?: The real facts about artificial intelligence' here.
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