Unhappy (2023)
What do we need to live a happy life? Follow Ronja von Rönne, author and self-proclaimed sceptic, as she explores this age-old question by meeting people with fascinating or surprising answers. A unique insight into the different mindsets and strategies that people employ to find happiness.
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1. The Time of Your Life2023-10-13 · 26mHow can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness by meeting Jean-Remy von Matt, a major fig
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2. Does Money Make Us Happy?2023-10-20 · 27mIt's the eternal question: Does money really make us happy? To find out, Ronja von Rönne meets two people who have achieved financial success in different ways: Fedor Holz, once th
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3. The Promise of Beauty2023-10-28 · 27mCan beauty make us happier? If people beautiful people have more career opportunities, are they happier as a result? And what is the real power of beauty? A philosophical explorati
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4. Happiness and Food2023-11-03 · 26mWhy can food make us so happy? Could a nutrient for happiness exist? Ronja von Rönne meets two people for whom the art of cooking and the love of food are the key to happiness: Fre
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5. Happiness and Habitat2023-11-18 · 27mWe come into the world naked and homeless. What criteria must our homes meet for us to be happy? Are we even evolutionarily adapted to city life? Or should we return to the country
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6. Happiness and Health2023-11-25 · 27mAre we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy? To find out, Ronja von Rönne meets biohacker Andreas Breitfeld and international DJ Ellen Allien.
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7. Running and Hiking2023-12-01 · 26mRonja von Rönne interviews two people whose lives have been transformed by walking or running. What effects do these activities have on our mental health?
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8. Of Men and Horses2023-12-02 · 27mCan regular contact with animals make us happier? Ronja von Rönne meets two people who are passionate about animals.
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9. Happiness and Creativity2023-12-08 · 27mRonja von Rönne dismisses the myth of the suffering artist. Under what conditions can creativity make us happy? Stefan Sagmeister, one of the world's most sought-after designers, s
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10. Happiness and Friendship2023-12-15 · 26mWhat characterises friendships? And how can these relationships be nurtured? Focus on our chosen families with Ronja von Rönne, who talks to a range of personalities about their fr
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11. The Dream Job2023-12-16 · 27mWork is such an important part of our lives that it seems essential to choose the right career. But how should we know which job to choose? And do dream jobs really make us happy?
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12. A Good Relationship2023-12-22 · 27mWhat is the secret of a good relationship? Ronja von Rönne meets Anna König and Paul Hoepner, who are in an open relationship and Kalle and Annett Wulf, who have been monogamous fo
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13. Community and Solitude2023-12-23 · 27mRonja von Rönne sets off in search of happiness amongst other people. With a rowing club, she experiences the power of togetherness and meets older people that want to live in a fl
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14. Fearless Fashion2023-12-29 · 27mWhat am I going to wear? What impression do I want to leave? And what's my style? Ronja von Rönne wants to feel comfortable and confident in her clothes. She seeks out help from Ma
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15. Happy on Holiday?2023-12-30 · 27mHow do you create a perfect vacation that leaves you feeling completely relaxed and happy? Ronja von Rönne meets former flight attendant Friederike Sandow and Johannes Bannert, hea
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16. The Art of a Good Night's Sleep2024-01-05 · 27mHow do we find healthy, restful sleep? Ronja von Rönne meets Kay von Chamier at the Berlin-Köpenick fire station to discuss night shifts and working on shifts. She also talks with
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17. The Midlife Crisis2025-04-14 · 26mMany people experience their forties and fifties as a difficult time where they reappraise what is important in their lives. But how can we approach these crisis years and get thro
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18. A Good Separation2025-04-14 · 26mIs it best to separate when a relationship is not going well? Ronja von Rönne meets break up coach Thomas Mayer to talk about relationships and heartache. What is important when yo
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19. Happiness in Nature2025-04-14 · 26mWhy does nature have such a positive effect on our well-being? Ronja von Rönne meets nature therapist Olivia Köhler, who offers retreats to bring people back to nature and back to
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20. Parenthood2025-04-14 · 26mIs parenthood the key to happiness? How do mothers and fathers find the balance between their own needs and those of their child? Ronja von Rönne meets single mother Luise Haunit a
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21. An Ordered Life2025-04-14 · 26mIs it possible to find happiness by living in an ordered life? Does tidying up make you feel good? Ronja von Rönne interviews Saralisa Volm, film-maker and mother of 4 as well as
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22. Happiness and Self Confidence2026-01-01 · 26mWhether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities: Anaesthetist and comedian Anissa Loucif
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23. Our Parents and Siblings2026-01-01 · 26mFor many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict. Ronja von Rönne explores the question of how to find a good relationship with parents and
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24. Having Good Sex2026-01-01 · 26mIn our hectic modern times, sex can sometimes lose out to work deadlines and binge-watching. How can we have better and more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singl
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25. The Good Argument2026-01-01 · 26mHaving a fight can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. But how can we argue better and more productively? Ronje von
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26. The Joy of Growing OId2026-01-01 · 26mHow can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life.
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27. Facing Fear2026-05-04 · 27mWe are all familiar with fear and know how unpleasant it feels. Should we just accept it or is there a positive way to deal with fears? Ronja von Rönne visits Michelin-starred chef
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28. Happiness and Big City Life2026-05-11 · 27mLife in the big city can be stressful and isolating, but the metropolis can also provide freedom, variety, and cultural sustenance. How can we navigate city life and lead a happy e
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29. Religion and Happiness2026-05-18 · 26mCan faith and spirituality contribute to greater life satisfaction - even for notorious doubters like Ronja von Rönne? Eva Jung is the managing director of an advertising agency an
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30. Smell and Touch2026-05-25 · 26mRonja von Rönne is searching for more sensuality in her everyday life: As a writer and an intellectual, she spends a lot of time in front of screens – like many others. Yet Ronja l
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31. The Joys of Emigration2026-06-01 · 27mWhat makes emigration so rewarding? When Ronja von Rönne thinks of it, clichés immediately spring to mind: spending retirement in Thailand or hanging out in Dubai as an influencer.
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