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What Happens Next with Dhar Mann

Millions have connected with Dhar Mann’s inspirational stories through fiction. Now, those lessons come to life through real people sharing their journeys firsthand. We all face crossroads: moments of loss, failure, fear, or uncertainty. Through these powerful accounts, this podcast offers perspective for anyone navigating a difficult chapter of their own. When everything feels uncertain, only one question matters: what happens next?

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MrBallen: The Grenade That Nearly Killed Him—and the Addiction That Nearly Cost Him His Family Oct 19, 2026

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What happens when a Navy SEAL who survived a point-blank grenade explosion in Afghanistan faces his darkest battles after coming home?
In this episode of What Happens Next, the master of the strange, dark, and mysterious, MrBallen (John Allen), sits down with Dhar Mann to share the untold story of his journey from the front lines to absolute rock bottom, and how he turned intense personal obsession into a multi-million-dollar storytelling empire.
Discover the truth behind John’s harrowing combat deployment, the night a grenade nearly took his life, his silent battle with severe PTSD and alcohol addiction, and the ultimate wake-up call from his wife that changed everything.
Plus, hear the wild, accidental origin story of how a viral TikTok video shot in a water park hotel room launched MrBallen Studios, his new graphic novel The Terror Within, and why he believes it is never too late to rewrite your life's story.

What Happens Next... The Dhar Mann Podcast is the latest venture produced by Dhar Mann Studios. Hosted by Dhar Mann, the NY Times proclaimed "Moral Philosopher" himself, this podcast will invite the audience in on exclusive conversations between Dhar and his high-profile guests so that they can listen to never before told stories of their shocking journeys on their paths to success. Through their challenges Dhar will reveal unknown twists, setbacks, and turning points that almost derailed them - and how instead these moments led to their success. Each episode will highlight never before heard moments that shaped who they are today - and the lessons we all can learn from them.

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Brooke Hall: We Spent Our Entire $600K Life Savings Renting a Mansion for Content Oct 12, 2026

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In this powerful episode of What Happens Next, Dhar Mann sits down with social media powerhouse and entrepreneur Brooke Hall to unpack an extraordinary journey from unimaginable hardship to unprecedented success.
Growing up as a third-generation resident in an Ohio trailer park, Brooke faced immense adversity early in life, including becoming a mother at just 15 years old, navigating complex racial identity challenges as a mixed-race woman, and carrying the heavy burden of societal expectations. Despite early struggles and bootstrapping her way through life, she earned her nursing degree, partnered with her husband Marco, and eventually built a thriving digital empire from scratch.
Beyond the glamour and viral success, Brooke opens up about the raw, behind-the-scenes realities of her journey—from gambling everything to rent a $45,000-a-month Las Vegas mega mansion to the devastating, back-to-back tragedies of losing her younger brother to a sudden overdose and performing life-saving CPR when her son suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest. This deeply emotional and inspiring conversation reveals how resilience, unyielding accountability, and betting on yourself can completely rewrite your destiny, proving that success is never about how you start, but how you finish.

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Liane V: I Found the Messages on His Apple Watch... Here’s Why I Took Him Back Oct 05, 2026

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In this episode of What Happens Next, Dhar Mann sits down with multi-hyphenate creator, singer, entrepreneur, and mom Liane V.
Moving beyond the highlights, Liane opens up with raw vulnerability about the profound impact of losing her father, Papa V, sharing the unexpected reality of grief and how she and her mother are navigating a completely new chapter while keeping his legacy alive through her grief-healing EP Heal and the memory-preserving Legacy Journal.
Reflecting on her roots, she traces her path from a small-town life in Modesto, California, to Los Angeles with no safety net, defying naysayers, and leveraging early platforms like Vine to launch her entertainment career alongside her family. The conversation takes a powerful, honest turn as she details her relationship with Don, addressing the heartbreak of infidelity and how extensive therapy, raw accountability, and a shared team-first mindset allowed them to successfully rebuild their marriage and expand their "Manifest It" apparel brand.

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How To Become A Millionaire | Vivian Tu Sep 28, 2026

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Wall Street trader turned self-made multimillionaire, and Your Rich BFF, Vivian Tu sits down with Dhar Mann to reveal the raw, untold truth about money, power, and building wealth from absolute zero.
From surviving blatant corporate microaggressions at JPMorgan and going dead broke after a roach-infested apartment move, to quitting her job and scaling an empire with over 10 million followers, Vivian breaks down the exact blueprint everyday people can use to achieve financial freedom.
She pulls back the curtain on why keeping secrets about debt ruins relationships, how to negotiate raises even when companies claim there's "no budget," the essential "Four Square" money rules to follow before saying "I do," and why talking openly about wealth is your greatest unfair advantage.

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She Was Arrested at 15. Then She Built an $850M Company | Shirin Behzadi Sep 21, 2026

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In this week’s episode, host Dhar Mann sits down with Shirin Behzadi, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and former CEO of Home Franchise Concepts, to discuss her extraordinary journey from surviving political unrest to leading a multi-million-dollar empire.
Shirin shares her harrowing experience of being arrested as a teenager in post-revolution Iran, fleeing to Turkey alone at 17 with no passport, and arriving in Southern California working the graveyard shift behind bulletproof glass at a gas station.

She reveals the mindset of "delusion", turning hope into certainty, that propelled her from a cashier studying calculus to a CPA at a Big Eight accounting firm, corporate CFO, and ultimately a private-equity-backed CEO who doubled a major enterprise before executing a massive exit. Shirin also opens up about the life-or-death health crisis that forced her to relearn how to walk, redefining her perspective on leadership, empathy, and resilience.

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Terry Crews: I Lied To My Wife For 20 Years Sep 14, 2026

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Terry Crews opens up like never before in this raw conversation with Dhar Mann. From scraping by on $8/hour day labor after getting cut from the NFL to confronting deep-rooted childhood trauma, Terry reveals the exact moments that broke his ego and transformed him into the man he is today.
In this episode, Terry candidly addresses his decades-long battle with adult content addiction, the devastating moment he confessed infidelity to his wife Rebecca, and the grueling road to redemption that saved his 37-year marriage. Plus, Terry shares the emotional reality of facing his wife’s battles with both breast cancer and Parkinson’s disease, and why radical vulnerability, self-discipline, and unconditional love are the ultimate keys to personal growth.
Whether you're facing financial rock bottom, relationship struggles, or overcoming toxic cycles, Terry’s profound perspective on "activation energy" and personal accountability will completely shift your mindset.

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Stanford’s Life Design Expert: Why Your Dream Job Might Make You Miserable | Dave Evans Sep 07, 2026

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Are you feeling stuck in your career, burned out by the 9-to-5 grind, or wondering what you should actually do with the rest of your life?
In this episode, Dhar Mann sits down with Dave Evans, co-founder of the Stanford Life Design Lab, co-author of the groundbreaking bestseller Designing Your Life, original Apple product manager behind the first computer mouse, and co-founder of Electronic Arts (EA). At the absolute peak of his tech career, a single heartbreaking question from his three-year-old son forced Dave to walk away from massive wealth, equity, and prestige to reinvent his entire life around what truly mattered.
Dave shares the exact, battle-tested Design Thinking framework taught at Stanford to help you unlock clarity, escape burnout, and stop agonizing over finding the “one right path.” You'll learn the 4-step life design process, how to map out 5-year alternative futures using the "Odyssey Plan," why the 80-hour workweek is often a myth we tell ourselves, and the secret to building a life centered on everyday meaning, purpose, and flow.

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ADHD Psychiatrist: 3 Signs You Might Have ADHD, It’s More Than Focus & Emotional Symptom Most Miss Aug 31, 2026

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Do you constantly struggle with focus, feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, or wonder why traditional productivity hacks never seem to work for you? You might not just be distracted—you could be experiencing ADHD.
Dhar Mann sits down with board-certified psychiatrist and author of Too Sensitive, Dr. Sasha Hamdani, to break down the science of neurodiversity. Together, they unpack why ADHD is actually a full-system dysregulation issue (affecting energy, sleep, motivation, and emotions), how to spot the signs in adulthood, and why high achievers often mask their symptoms through hyperfocus. Dr. Hamdani also shares her personal journey from medical school to diagnosis, practical communication frameworks for neurodivergent relationships, and three science-backed tools to stop an emotional spiral before it starts
Whether you suspect you have ADHD or want to better support someone you love, this episode provides the clarity, validation, and actionable tools you need to work with your brain instead of against it.

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FORMER CIA OFFICER: How To Know You’re Being Followed, Earn Anyone's Trust & Secrets From My Family Aug 17, 2026

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Imagine living a double life where your own children have no idea what you actually do for a living. To the world, and to her five kids, Ann E. Butler was a regular State Department diplomat balancing school drop-offs and family dinners. But in reality, she was a deep-cover CIA officer operating in high-stakes clandestine services across the globe.
In this episode, we sit down with former CIA officer Ann E. Butler, author of Wife, Mother, Spy, to peel back the curtain on what it truly takes to recruit foreign spies, work under deep-cover aliases while nine months pregnant, and maintain absolute secrecy within your own home. Ann breaks down the psychological chess match of the CIA "recruitment cycle," how undercover officers master the art of "working a room," and the terrifying split-second moments where one wrong move could cost an asset their life.
If you’ve ever wondered if anyone in your everyday life, at the local PTA meeting or the grocery store, could be living a secret double life for national security, Ann’s story deeply explores the ultimate balancing act between dangerous espionage and motherhood.What Happens Next... The Dhar Mann Podcast is the latest venture produced by Dhar Mann Studios. Hosted by Dhar Mann, the NY Times proclaimed "Moral Philosopher" himself, this podcast will invite the audience in on exclusive conversations between Dhar and his high-profile guests so that they can listen to never before told stories of their shocking journeys on their paths to success. Through their challenges Dhar will reveal unknown twists, setbacks, and turning points that almost derailed them - and how instead these moments led to their success. Each episode will highlight never before heard moments that shaped who they are today - and the lessons we all can learn from them.

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Jason Wilson: Why Men Get Angry, Shut Down & Push Away the People They Love Aug 10, 2026

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What happens to a little boy when he is told that "big boys don't cry"? He grows up to become an emotionally incarcerated man, unable to process his pain, hiding behind a facade of stoicism, anger, and performance.
In this episode, global speaker, best-selling author, and founder of The Union, Jason Wilson, sits down to share the raw, unfiltered truth about modern masculinity. Jason opens up about his own harrowing near-death experiences, including a devastating car crash with NBA star Chris Webber, and the exact moment his life crumbled to the ground at a Coca-Cola warehouse, forcing him to finally surrender his heart and face his unresolved trauma.
Together, we unpack the concept of the "comprehensive man," the dangerous reality of letting trauma "time-travel" into our current relationships, and why men substitute performance for peace. If you are a man struggling to find your true purpose beyond what you do, or a woman trying to understand the avoidant attachment style of the man you love, this conversation is the blueprint for healing.
"Peace is not the absence of chaos, adversity, and trials. It’s being in the midst of those things and remaining calm at heart." — Jason Wilson

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