Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
Slo Mo is a series of conversations hosted by bestselling author and former Chief Business Officer of Google X, Mo Gawdat. With stunning honesty, Mo and some of his wisest friends explore the profound questions we all face in the pursuit of purpose in our lives. Achieving happiness and fulfillment is a lifelong journey, but step one is simple: slow down, and listen.
Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat
"We Are Afraid of Our Own Light" Bryony Gordon on Joining the Daily Mail, Criticism & Mental Health
Bryony Gordon, journalist, author, and mental health advocate, recently faced criticism for joining the Daily Mail as a columnist. Despite the backlash, she vows to use her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.
0:00 Bryony has received criticism for moving to the Daily Mail
03:45 Mo introduces Bryony
05:40 Why was Bryony attacked on social media for joining the Mail?
14:00 Mo's experience of online criticism
17:56 Bryony's critical voice in her head
27:20 Why Bryony writes about her mental health
31:00 Mo reveals his recent stressful time
34:00 Making mistakes
40:00 Solutions can be made with compassion
43:30 Mo on receiving criticism for 'not publicly supporting Gaza'
45:45 Shame doesn't work in making people feel better
50:00 Why rejecting people who think differently isn't helpful
53:00 The 'shadow' side of us
1:05:00 Seeing the beauty in everyday life
1:06:31 How does Bryony manage to write a column every week?
1:08:58 Taking accountability
1:16:33 We think we're scared of our darkness, but we are really scared of our light
You can order Bryony's book 'Mad Woman' here: https://rb.gy/y192sc
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