Oct 2025

Ep 242. Make this list today to feel more accomplished

My to-do list can feel like a heavy weight hanging over me that I need to offload before I deserve any breathing room. How many of us wake up with the sense that we're already 'behind' and that we need to furiously tick off a few tasks from our list before we can relax.If you str ... Show More

10m 40s

Oct 2025

Ep 241. Use this to overcome fear or nervousness

This simple technique is loved by athletes and public speakers to help them to overcome fear and nervousness and step into confidence. Get The Hypnotherapy Collection and save 20% with the code PODCAST.Get my free public speaking confidence training at www.calmer-you.com/ps Hoste ... Show More

13m 12s

Oct 2025

Ep 240. Can your mind change your body?

I recently learned that a public figure (and former hypnotherapist) used to see clients to help them to grow bigger breasts (lol) - and it got me thinking - can the power of the mind change the body? In this episode I'm sharing about the power of your mind and your beliefs to mak ... Show More

7m 16s

Apr 2023

#193 Why you can’t focus with Johann Hari

Warning: Today’s episode contains strong languageI’m chatting with Johann Hari today, the international bestselling author of ‘Chasing the Scream’, ‘Lost Connections’ and the latest book ‘Stolen Focus’. Today’s conversation is fascinating. I often find myself opening tabs and not ... Show More

1h 22m

Jan 2022

Johann Hari on How To Reclaim Your Attention #228

CAUTION: Contains swearing and themes of an adult nature. Why have we lost our ability to focus? What are the causes? And, most importantly, how do we get it back? Today’s guest and author of the brilliant new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention, went on a three-ye ... Show More

2h 37m

Jul 2024

How to Reclaim Focus in the Age of Distraction | Johann Hari

Does it feel impossible to concentrate these days? You're not alone. In this fascinating discussion, the author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3OY4YLl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again</a> ... Show More

1h 8m

Jan 2023

How to Avoid Distraction with Johann Hari

Have you lost your ability to pay attention? Do you struggle to read a book? Can’t focus on a single task? Johann Hari, author of the New York Times bestseller Stolen Focus, joins Offline to discuss his 4-year, multi-country journey to regain control of his attention. He and Jon ... Show More

57m 50s

Apr 2022

Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again | Johann Hari

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What is it about modern life that is completely disrupting our ability to focus, and how much of it is our fault? ... Show More

1h 19m

Aug 2023

S29 E1: “Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again” by Johann Hari

You may have noticed that the kind of focus we all need to get stuff done is harder and harder to come by. But fear not. To help you get back on track, we've called in some of the smartest writers we know to give us their take on the attention crisis and what we can do about it. ... Show More

12m 27s

Aug 2021

OWNING IT: Johann Hari on why we're anxious

Johann Hari is a really interesting if somewhat controversial character. He is a prolific journalist, an NYTimes bestselling author and his Ted Talks on the reasons why we might be anxious/depressed has been viewed a staggering number of times. He too also struggled significantly ... Show More

1h 5m

Jan 2022

Why You Can't Pay Attention And Focus - Johann Hari - #418

Johann Hari is a writer & a journalist. You probably struggle to focus on the task you're doing. You probably wish that you could pay attention for longer and that you were less easily distracted. Why is this such a common problem? Is this a byproduct of the modern era? Technolog ... Show More

1h 53m

May 2022

HIBT Lab! Stolen Focus: Johann Hari

Like so many of us, author Johann Hari noticed that the more time he spent looking at screens and switching from device to device, the harder it became for him to concentrate and achieve his goals. After talking to more than 200 doctors, researchers, and neuroscientists around th ... Show More

29m 44s

Mar 2022

Johann Hari: Stolen Focus Pt. 1

Oprah talks to journalist and author Johann Hari about his New York Times bestselling new book, Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention and How to Think Deeply Again. Johann explains why there are 12 forces working to distract us and steal our focus. Johann tells Oprah why so m ... Show More

53m 44s

Ep 170. Stolen Focus with Johann Hari