Jordan Matter: Surviving the Roller Coaster of a Creative Family

Michelle Khare: Turning Your Worst Fears Into A Career

How do you turn your deepest fears into a viral content strategy? YouTuber Michelle Khare joins Dhar Mann to share how she went from a stable media job to risking it all for her hit show "Challenge Accepted"—and how vulnerability became her ultimate superpower. In this episode of "What Happens Next," we sit down with the fearless Michelle Khare. From recreating Tom Cruise's deadliest stunts to training with the FBI and the Marines, Michelle has built an empire around stepping outside her comfort zone. But behind the death-defying viral videos is a story of immigrant pressure, acute anxiety, and a relentless drive to inspire the next generation of young girls. Michelle opens up about her early days at BuzzFeed, the unexpected blessing of having her professional racing bikes stolen, and the exact moment she ran the LA Marathon and realized she had to take the ultimate entrepreneurial risk. If you are an aspiring creator looking for practical advice on how to start a passion project, manage creator burnout, or transition from a 9-to-5 to an entrepreneur mindset, this deep-dive storytelling podcast is for you. 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 [https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1] Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT] Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/] Find us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast] Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Dr. Ramani: How To Spot A Narcissist

Is narcissism a mental illness, a coping mechanism, or just an overinflated ego? In this episode, world-renowned clinical psychologist and top narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula breaks down the hidden anatomy of narcissistic behavior, emotional abuse, and complex trauma. If you’ve ever wondered how to spot a narcissist, why intelligent people fall for gaslighting, or how to set boundaries with toxic family systems, this deep dive provides the exact clinical breakthrough and validation you need to protect your peace. 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 [https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1] Watch the Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT] Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/] Find us on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast] Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Derek Hough: Learning to Live in the Art of Life

What happens when you achieve your biggest dreams, hold the trophies, and realize you are completely unfulfilled? In this episode of What Happens Next, 6-time Dancing with the Stars champion and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Derek Hough opens up about the raw, unseen battles behind his monumental success. From surviving severe childhood bullying and "torture" in Utah to moving to London at age 12 to pursuing elite ballroom dancing, Derek reveals how he spent decades associating extreme success with the need to be loved. He shares the exact moment he won his third DWTS trophy, only to find himself spiraling into a deep depression. Leading to a massive paradigm shift from seeking validation to choosing a life of service and mentorship. If you are currently facing an obstacle, battling perfectionism, or chasing a goal that leaves you feeling empty, Derek’s wisdom on how to "trade your expectations for appreciation" will change how you look at your life journey. 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 [https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1] Watch the Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT] Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann] Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/] Find us on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast] Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast [https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Jordan Matter: Surviving the Roller Coaster of a Creative Family

Jordan Matter sits down for an incredibly raw conversation with Dhar Mann on the painful reality behind his viral success, surviving a childhood destabilized by parental addiction, and the heartbreaking moment his 4-year-old son forced him to re-evaluate his obsession with work. If you know Jordan as the high-energy, wholesome force behind one of YouTube’s biggest family channels, prepare to see a completely different side of his story—one rooted in resilience, extreme financial rollercoasters, and profound personal sacrifice. In this episode of What Happens Next, host Dhar Mann unpacks the unseen chapters of Jordan Matter’s life. Jordan opens up about growing up as an only child bouncing between parents battling active addiction, living in a Malibu motel's housekeeper quarters, and enduring intense childhood pressure in sports. He shares his decade-long struggle as an actor and waiter in New York City, how a lack of resources forced him to creatively invent the "environmental headshot" portrait style at Starbucks, and the brilliant evolution that led to his global bestselling book Dancers Among Us. Most importantly, Jordan pulls back the curtain on the complex ethics of family content creation—sharing the strict boundaries and financial safety nets he protects his daughter Salish with to ensure she stays a kid first. 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 [https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1] Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT  [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT]   Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann] Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/] Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast] Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

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

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 [https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1] Watch the Podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT]⁠    Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann⁠ [https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann] Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/] Find us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast] Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast [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 [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]