The Hidden Reason You Feel Empty & Lost — And How To Finally Find Meaning | Alain de Botton

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

April 29, 2025

Duration

25m

Channel

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Download my FREE Habit Change Guide HERE: https://bit.ly/3VCaV34 Order MAKE CHANGE THAT LASTS. US & Canada version https://amzn.to/3RyO3SL, UK version https://amzn.to/3Kt5rUK Alain de Botton is the founder of The School of Life, a hugely popular education and wellness organisation that provides guidance on how to achieve happiness and fulfilment. He is also an internationally renowned philosopher and the author of multiple books including his very latest: A Therapeutic Journey: Lessons From The School of Life WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION: Until You Learn These 3 Life Lessons, Finding Joy & Meaning Is Impossible... | Alain de Botton https://youtu.be/2o9DqUXoFn8 ----- Follow Dr Chatterjee at: Website: https://drchatterjee.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drchatterjee Twitter: https://twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchatterjee/ Newsletter: https://drchatterjee.com/subscription DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

  host

  Medical doctor and podcast host known for lifestyle medicine and patient-centered health discussions.

• Alain de Botton

  guest

  Philosopher and author, known for books such as "Status Anxiety" and for writing on meaning, modern life, and emotional wellbeing.

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dr Rangan Chatterjee, featuring Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and Alain de Botton, The Hidden Reason You Feel Empty & Lost — And How To Finally Find Meaning | Alain de Botton explores modern status anxiety and childhood patterns drive emptiness; therapy restores meaning Modern society ties worth to job status, creating a punitive “winner/loser” culture that intensifies career anxiety and shame.

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