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...

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 Three Dads Walking - 300 Miles Of Hope here Find out more about their forthcoming walk...

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...

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 b******t free, he’s the perfect Reset guest. Click her to find out more about Andy’s work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ‘And How Does That Make You Feel?’ 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 click here And if you’re interested in finding a therapist then...

Gary Stevenson 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. Buy Gary’s incredible memoir The Trading game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 One for the Road and read his bestselling book of the same name. Follow Dave on Instagram @SoberDave.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louis Weinstock is a psychotherapist who specialises in working with young people. He joined me to talk about his new book, 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Buy Men At War here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They call him Paul 'Dangerous' Danan for good reason. Compulsive, obsessive and adventurous, Paul often finds himself in exciting but life-threatening situations. In this episode, he reveals a fall from a building that damaged both his mental and physical health in 2023. Paul's charity Paul's directorial debut on video for 'Follow' by Phil Mac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you really get to know someone? How do you show them that you see and understand who they really are? This is what David Brooks, best-selling author and New York Time columnist, sets out to discover in his new book How To Know A Person. It contains some life changing lessons in empathy, friendship and communication. David joined me on this episode to talk about all that stuff and his own personal growth from cold fish to warm-hearted empath. Something for us all to aspire to! Buy his...

Are we all riddled with animalistic sexual urges that only society’s manners stop us from acting upon? Or is sex a bit more complicated and nuanced than that? These are the sort of questions Darian Leader tries to answer in his new book, Is It Ever Just Sex? It’s not often we’ve had the chance to discuss hanky-panky on The Reset but Darian has some brilliantly smart ideas on the subject that he explains with real clarity and humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jules Evans is a writer, historian and practical philosopher. His first book, ‘Philosophy For Life - And Other Dangerous Situations’ was a Times book of the year and was translated into numerous languages. It broke down some of the big ideas of ancient philosophy, in particular stoicisim, and showed how they could apply to everyday, modern life. It was extremely readable and very helpful to people all over the world. He’s a fascinating bloke and his personal story is incredible too. I was...

Jordan Patterson is an addiction counsellor grew up with an alcoholic dad who collected him from school drunk. He knows about the pain and insecurity felt by the people who surround addicts. Now he helps them via the family therapy programme he runs at rehab centre, The Cabin in Thailand. His story is raw, honest and painful but his insights are really helpful to anyone who is living with an addict in their life. For free support visit https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ For more about Jordan’s work...

Peter Wharmby was 34 when he got diagnosed as autistic. Suddenly, big aspects of his life finally started making sense: including his struggles with mental health. While autism isn’t an illness, it presents challenges that often damage your mental health. In his bestselling book, Untypical, Peter paints a vivid picture of how being neurodivergent impacts his life. Peter was a great guest and really challenged so many of the common stereotypes about autism. Hosted on Acast. See...

When doctors tested award winning novelist Daan Heerman Van Voss for stress hormones, they found a record breaking level in his bloodstream. This effectively made him the most anxious man in the world. He’d had enough of living with constant worry and decided to deep dive the problem. The result is his first non fiction book, The Anxiety Project, in which he investigates the roots of his condition, the social and economic factors that contribute and the possible ways out. It’s a brilliant...

Barrie ‘Baz’ Rice was a veteran of New Zealand’s SAS before joining the world of the private security contracter. In 2004, his firm - Blackwater - became famous around the world when two of its operatives were hijacked and murdered in Iraq. What followed was a brutal and bloody conflict in post-war Iraq between security firms and insurgents. Barrie was caught in the middle of a fight that nearly cost him his life and his sanity. Buy his book - We Were Blackwater - here Hosted on Acast. See...

Katy Georgiou is a practising psychotherapist and host of the excellent music and mental health podcast Sound Affects. How does music impact our moods and our minds? Is there really a connection between hedonism and creativity? And how can music help us in our darkest hours? I loved discussing all of this and more with Katy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressman Adam Smith seemed to have everything sorted: a high-flying political career plus a loving wife and kids. Then, in his forties - seemingly without any warning - his body and mind broke. Chronic pain and crippling anxiety almost incapiciated him completely. He joined me to explain how this crisis led him to seek help, open his mind to therapy and become a stronger, happier man in his fifties. Buy Adam’s book - Lost And Broken - My Journey Back From Chronic Pain And Crippling...

Noel McDermott has been a mental health professional for over 25 years. You may have heard me as a recent guest on his excellent Wellbeing Show. A regular commentator in the media on mental health matters, Noel has his own experiences of dealing with PTSD and addiction as a younger man. He was kind enough to share his inspiring life story with me for this week’s episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best-selling author, much-loved columnist and ubiquitous presenter: Danny Wallace is the epitome of the freewheeling Renaissance man. But on this week’s pod, he opened up about some of the mental challenges he has faced: from the sense of awkwardness he writes about so entertainingly, to the anxiety of parenthood to the pain of losing his dad two years ago. This is a rare insight to the mind of one of the nation’s favourite funny blokes. Buy Danny’s books here Listen to the Manatomy podcast...

For this special centenary episode I am joined by one of my all time heroes: hip-hop pioneer and voice of a generation, Chuck D. We spoke about the relationship between art and mental health, his activism, his music career and the reasons behind his lifelong sobriety. Plus, his secret life painting nudes. Buy Chuck’s new book of illustrations Livin’ Loud here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susanna Hoffs scored a series of hits in the 1980’s with her all-girl band, The Bangles. She has since become a solo artists and recently published her first novel, This Bird Has Flown - a romantic comedy about a one hit wonder. She joined me on the show to discuss how quitting drink changed her life for the better, why she took a therapist on the road with her and her life-changing relationship with Prince. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Waterson trains some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, from Daniel Craig to Tom Hiddlestone to Chris ‘Captain America’ Evans. He joined me to talk about his military background, the relationship between mental and physical health and what it’s like working with James Bond. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Olympic Studios in Barnes. Buy Simon’s new book “The Ten Week Intelligence Fitness Challenge” here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.