

Unhappy
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 Life
13-10-202326 minHow 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...

2.Does Money Make Us Happy?
20-10-202327 minIt'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...

3.The Promise of Beauty
28-10-202327 minCan 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...

4.Happiness and Food
03-11-202326 minWhy 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...

5.Happiness and Habitat
18-11-202327 minWe 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...

6.Happiness and Health
25-11-202327 minAre 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.

7.Running and Hiking
01-12-202326 minRonja von Rönne interviews two people whose lives have been transformed by walking or running. What effects do these activities have on our mental health?

8.Of Men and Horses
02-12-202327 minCan regular contact with animals make us happier? Ronja von Rönne meets two people who are passionate about animals.

9.Happiness and Creativity
08-12-202327 minRonja 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...

10.Happiness and Friendship
15-12-202326 minWhat 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...

11.The Dream Job
16-12-202327 minWork 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?...

12.A Good Relationship
22-12-202327 minWhat 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...

13.Community and Solitude
23-12-202327 minRonja 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...

14.Fearless Fashion
29-12-202327 minWhat 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...

15.Happy on Holiday?
30-12-202327 minHow 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...

16.The Art of a Good Night's Sleep
05-01-202427 minHow 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...

17.The Midlife Crisis
14-04-202526 minMany 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...

18.A Good Separation
14-04-202526 minIs 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...

19.Happiness in Nature
14-04-202526 minWhy 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...

20.Parenthood
14-04-202526 minIs 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...

21.An Ordered Life
14-04-202526 minIs 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...

22.Happiness and Self Confidence
01-01-202626 minWhether 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...

23.Our Parents and Siblings
01-01-202626 minFor 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...

24.Having Good Sex
01-01-202626 minIn 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...

25.The Good Argument
01-01-202626 minHaving 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...

26.The Joy of Growing OId
01-01-202626 minHow 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....

27.Facing Fear
04-05-202627 minWe 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...

28.Happiness and Big City Life
11-05-202627 minLife 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...

29.Religion and Happiness
18-05-202626 minCan 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...

30.Smell and Touch
25-05-202626 minRonja 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...

31.The Joys of Emigration
01-06-202627 minWhat 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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