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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 51 MIN

I Needed To Take Back Control Of Who I Was | Jameela Jamil

from What Happens Next with Dhar Mann · host Dhar Mann & Studio71

Jameela Jamil sits down with Dhar Mann for an unfiltered conversation on the brutal price of global success, surviving the "death" of her reputation, and how she went from an accidental English teacher to starring in The Good Place with just $17 left in her bank account. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the fear of failure, what other people think, or the pressure to be perfect, this masterclass in radical authenticity is for you. In this deeply personal episode of What Happens Next, host Dhar Mann throws away the script for a completely unprompted, raw look into Jameela Jamil's life survival experiment. Jameela opens up about her chaotic childhood, her battle with anorexia, the invasive and toxic reality of the UK tabloid media, and the terrifying medical scare that forced her to buy a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to rebuild her entire identity from scratch. What Happens Next... The Dhar Mann Podcast is the latest venture produced by Dhar Mann Studios. Hosted by Dhar Mann, the NY Times proclaimed "Moral Philosopher" himself, this podcast will invite the audience in on exclusive conversations between Dhar and his high-profile guests so that they can listen to never before told stories of their shocking journeys on their paths to success. Through their challenges Dhar will reveal unknown twists, setbacks, and turning points that almost derailed them - and how instead these moments led to their success. Each episode will highlight never before heard moments that shaped who they are today - and the lessons we all can learn from them. Subscribe to the Podcast: ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Watch the Podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT⁠    Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/⁠ Find us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast⁠ Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast⁠ #dharmann #JordanMatter #SalishMatter #WhatHappensNext #Podcast #Parenting #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #CreativeHustle #Photography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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