Are we all playing the status game? with Will Storr

Welcome to the Unwind podcast, where we begin our new series with bestselling author Will Storr. Will is renowned for his captivating insights into society and human behavior, and his latest book, "The Status Game," is truly transformative.Throughout his illustrious career, Will has explored topics like irrational beliefs in "Will Storr vs. The Supernatural" and the perils of social media in "Selfie: How We All Became So Self-Obsessed and What It's Doing to Us." In this interview, we delve into "The Status Game," which offers a fresh perspective on human behavior by highlighting our inherent, often subconscious, drive for status. Will's revelations show that our pursuit of status significantly shapes our preferences and daily actions, making this book a truly influential exploration of the universal craving for status. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of human behavior through the lens of status with a brilliant author who will expand your understanding of human nature and the intricate role of status in our lives.Find Will: Website: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com/Buy his books: https://www.thescienceofstorytelling.com/booksInstagram: @williamstorrTwitter: @wstorrFind Poppy:Instagram: @poppyjamieBook: https://amzn.eu/d/i3E7M0b Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Om Podcasten

Unwind with Poppy Jamie is a podcast for when you want to destress, relax and allow your mind to untangle. The show includes interviews with world leading thinkers from mental health professionals, entrepreneurs, authors, influencers and change-makers who will provide listeners with an insight into their favourite books, life lessons, advice and life reflections. If content was food for the mind, this would be a highly nutritional snack. We like to say Unwind is a ‘pause-cast’ and each episode is a welcome moment to unwind and refill.Poppy Jamie is a Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneur, influencer, and rising star in the mental health and wellness space. She launched the Happy Not Perfect app after four years of developing the app with neuroscientists, researchers, and her psychotherapist mum. In 2021, she wrote the bestselling book, Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts and Free Yourself From Anxiety.Join Poppy on this mind, body and soul journey and follow her on instagram @poppyjamie ❤️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.