Episode
E185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
1:33:31
Published: Mon Oct 10 2022
Description
David Harewood is an award-winning actor, star of Supergirl and Homeland, and best-selling author behind Maybe I Don’t Belong Here, one of the best-reviewed and best-selling books of 2021. One of the best actors of his generation, with honours from Queen Elizabeth to prove it, David’s road to the top had to overcome his psychosis, which at one point drove him to the point of insanity and left him sectioned into a psychiatric hospital. With his life as he knew it on the brink, David rebuilt his life and career to reach the very top of the entertainment business. Scars like this take time to mend, and sometimes leave unexpected traces. David is controversially honest that losing his mind, in a way, helped him find his creativity. This isn’t the message that everyone wants to hear, but David’s frankness about how his darkest times set him apart from everyone else is a story you don’t want to miss. Topics: Early years Racism Your fathers illness Social rejection from everyone What would you have had to change inorder to not be sectioned? The night you got sectioned Being sectioned: Biology vs experiences The time being being sectioned and back to acting Opening up about your breakdown Where are you now? Why you? Your production company The last guests question David: Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CLLi9F Twitter: https://bit.ly/3MmT5xQ David's book: https://amzn.to/3RI13m4 Our new journal: bit.ly/3fUcF8q Watch the episodes on Youtube: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kxINCANKsb Follow us on Telegram: https://g2ul0.app.link/E5re0ADNKsb Sponsors: BlueJeans - https://g2ul0.app.link/NCgpGjVNKsb Huel - https://g2ul0.app.link/G4RjcdKNKsb
Chapters
The host asks frequent listeners to follow the podcast on their audio app.
00:00 - 02:23 (02:23)
Summary
The host asks frequent listeners to follow the podcast on their audio app. David Harewood shares a personal story about discovering his father's suicide attempt and the impact it had on him.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
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The speaker reflects on their loving home and the relationship with their difficult father, as well as how their early experiences with family and society shaped their sense of identity.
02:23 - 09:46 (07:22)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their loving home and the relationship with their difficult father, as well as how their early experiences with family and society shaped their sense of identity.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on their childhood experience of racism in 60s and 70s England where the level of racism was high and how it affected not only their father but many Caribbean people who came to England with the idea that the streets are paved with gold.
09:46 - 19:21 (09:34)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their childhood experience of racism in 60s and 70s England where the level of racism was high and how it affected not only their father but many Caribbean people who came to England with the idea that the streets are paved with gold.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker reflects on her father's sectioning due to mental health issues and how it affected her family, including her father's resentment towards her mother.
19:22 - 33:09 (13:46)
Summary
The speaker reflects on her father's sectioning due to mental health issues and how it affected her family, including her father's resentment towards her mother. She also shares a friend's story about the stigma around mental health in the 70s.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The guest sought out a black male therapist to deal with his core identity as a young black man, realizing that it's okay not to always live up to the world's expectations of what a black man should be and that vulnerability and sensitivity are acceptable traits.
33:09 - 41:24 (08:15)
Summary
The guest sought out a black male therapist to deal with his core identity as a young black man, realizing that it's okay not to always live up to the world's expectations of what a black man should be and that vulnerability and sensitivity are acceptable traits.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The guest shares his personal experience with mental health decline, including moments of clarity and fun followed by a crash.
41:24 - 54:33 (13:09)
Summary
The guest shares his personal experience with mental health decline, including moments of clarity and fun followed by a crash. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing changes in behavior and seeking help for loved ones experiencing mental health issues.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Maisie Williams shared with the host of the podcast how acting became a therapeutic form of escapism, while discussing the role of acting in identity.
54:33 - 1:02:47 (08:13)
Summary
Maisie Williams shared with the host of the podcast how acting became a therapeutic form of escapism, while discussing the role of acting in identity.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The transcript discusses the negative stereotypes and fear that come with being a large black man, including how it affects mental health and interactions with the public in everyday life.
1:02:47 - 1:13:39 (10:51)
Summary
The transcript discusses the negative stereotypes and fear that come with being a large black man, including how it affects mental health and interactions with the public in everyday life.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares his personal experience with psychosis and voices that instruct individuals to harm themselves or others, emphasizing the gravity of this mental health condition.
1:13:39 - 1:20:09 (06:30)
Summary
The speaker shares his personal experience with psychosis and voices that instruct individuals to harm themselves or others, emphasizing the gravity of this mental health condition.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The actor discusses the constraint of his unique selling point (USP), the importance of being prepared for tough times, and how he has evolved as an actor by changing his voice.
1:20:09 - 1:26:12 (06:02)
Summary
The actor discusses the constraint of his unique selling point (USP), the importance of being prepared for tough times, and how he has evolved as an actor by changing his voice.
EpisodeE185: David Harewood: The Chilling Story Of How A Hollywood Star Lost His Mind
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The speaker shares his experience of being a black director casting two leading roles with young black actors and emphasizes the importance of inspiring others by being an example through actions and bringing excellence to everything one does.
1:26:12 - 1:33:15 (07:03)
Summary
The speaker shares his experience of being a black director casting two leading roles with young black actors and emphasizes the importance of inspiring others by being an example through actions and bringing excellence to everything one does.