In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. A high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. This week, join Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim Álvarez as they talk about mental health, massages, and why we all might just need a mani-pedi to feel better...  Want to get in touch? Email us at whowearenow@global.com and tell us what's on your mind! We might just answer your thoughts and questions on this week's bonus episode... And remember, you can listen on Global Player to hear next week's episode a day earlier than everyone else! Download it from the app store or head to globalplayer.com

Who We Are Now: Massages, mani pedis and a mission

In 2006 Richard Hammond broke his brain. The high-speed jet-powered car he was piloting crashed at 319mph… and the thing that stopped the car from rolling? That was his head. Richard’s been on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth ever since, and now, he’s on a mission to demystify and destigmatise conversations around masculinity, mental health, and the issues that affect us all, in a bid to discover who we are now. Joined by his co-pilot and grown-up daughter Izzy, they’ll dive into the worlds of mid-life crisis’, what makes a modern man, how to raise daughters, and even question what it means to be a little shorter than average... Join Richard, Izzy and Dr Jim, as they try to figure out Who We Are Now.

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This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now Dr Jim Alvarez is joined by none other than our Izzy Hammond! The pair get to grips with their SWANS and recount the burnout triangle as they shed light on how to leave a career that's killing you, and just how to give yourself a break - psychologically AND literally.  Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.  Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

The Bonus Episode: Gimmie a break!

This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond unpack burnout. Is it real? Are you just stressed? Dr Tharaka is on the case as Richard and Izzy learn that busyness is NOT a badge of honour, doing a 5-9 before your 9-5 might not be getting you the most of out life, and why you shouldn't use instagram as a barometer for your own personal and professional life.  Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.  And remember, Richard and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

Dr Tharaka on the burnout epidemic, grind culture and the busyness fallacy

This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now with Richard Hammond and Dr Jim Alvarez take a look back on this week's episode with 'last of the lads' Spencer Matthews. The two ponder if society will pay a price on it's reliance on digital socialisation, understand that you simply cannot turn each of your emotions off without some serious repercussions, and learn that anger can be a force for positive change. Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.  Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

The Bonus Episode: The elephant and it's rider

This week on Who We Are Now with Richard and Izzy Hammond, they ask the question, should we ever be angry? And can it be harnessed to move us to a better place? Joined by "last of the lads" Spencer Matthews, they discuss feeling everything vs. feeling nothing, the dangers and traps of social media, and whether anger is ever a useful tool.  Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.  And remember, Richard and Dr Jim will see you this Friday for Who We Are Now's bonus episode! Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

Spencer Matthews on lad culture, harnessing anger and the social media trap

This week on the bonus episode of Who We Are Now, Richard and Dr Jim continue the zen vibes left by comic Paul Chowdhry as they attempt to put the lens on the subject that's been hovering all season... cancel culture. Dr Jim explains how comedy is psychologically pro-social, cracks a few jokes himself, and teaches us the history of ostracisation. Even the cave men were doing it! Listen on Global Player to hear the next episode a whole day earlier than anywhere else. Download it from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. Have a question for the team? Email whowearenow@global.com.

Who We Are Now: Massages, mani pedis and a mission

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