What Happens Next with Dhar Mann

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• Derek Hough: Learning to Live in the Art of Life 01.06.2026 1h 11min

  What happens when you achieve your biggest dreams, hold the trophies, and realize you are completely unfulfilled? In this episode of What Happens Next, 6-time Dancing with the Stars champion and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Derek Hough opens up about the raw, unseen battles behind his monumental success.From surviving severe childhood bullying and "torture" in Utah to moving to London at age 12 to pursuing elite ballroom dancing, Derek reveals how he spent decades associating extreme success with the need to be loved. He shares the exact moment he won his third DWTS trophy, only to find himself spiraling into a deep depression. Leading to a massive paradigm shift from seeking validation to choosing a life of service and mentorship.If you are currently facing an obstacle, battling perfectionism, or chasing a goal that leaves you feeling empty, Derek’s wisdom on how to "trade your expectations for appreciation" will change how you look at your life journey. 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. Subscribe to the Podcast: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the Podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ Find us on TikTok: ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Jordan Matter: Surviving the Roller Coaster of a Creative Family 23.05.2026 1h 8min

  Jordan Matter sits down for an incredibly raw conversation with Dhar Mann on the painful reality behind his viral success, surviving a childhood destabilized by parental addiction, and the heartbreaking moment his 4-year-old son forced him to re-evaluate his obsession with work. If you know Jordan as the high-energy, wholesome force behind one of YouTube’s biggest family channels, prepare to see a completely different side of his story—one rooted in resilience, extreme financial rollercoasters, and profound personal sacrifice. In this episode of What Happens Next, host Dhar Mann unpacks the unseen chapters of Jordan Matter’s life. Jordan opens up about growing up as an only child bouncing between parents battling active addiction, living in a Malibu motel's housekeeper quarters, and enduring intense childhood pressure in sports. He shares his decade-long struggle as an actor and waiter in New York City, how a lack of resources forced him to creatively invent the "environmental headshot" portrait style at Starbucks, and the brilliant evolution that led to his global bestselling book Dancers Among Us. Most importantly, Jordan pulls back the curtain on the complex ethics of family content creation—sharing the strict boundaries and financial safety nets he protects his daughter Salish with to ensure she stays a kid first. 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. Subscribe to the Podcast: https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT    Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/ Find us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast #dharmann #JordanMatter #SalishMatter #WhatHappensNext #Podcast #Parenting #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #CreativeHustle #Photography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• I Needed To Take Back Control Of Who I Was: Jameela Jamil 18.05.2026 51min

  Jameela Jamil sits down with Dhar Mann for an unfiltered conversation on the brutal price of global success, surviving the "death" of her reputation, and how she went from an accidental English teacher to starring in The Good Place with just $17 left in her bank account. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the fear of failure, what other people think, or the pressure to be perfect, this masterclass in radical authenticity is for you. In this deeply personal episode of What Happens Next, host Dhar Mann throws away the script for a completely unprompted, raw look into Jameela Jamil's life survival experiment. Jameela opens up about her chaotic childhood, her battle with anorexia, the invasive and toxic reality of the UK tabloid media, and the terrifying medical scare that forced her to buy a one-way ticket to Los Angeles to rebuild her entire identity from scratch. 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. Subscribe to the Podcast: ⁠https://youtube.com/channel/UCR9M5Nh-CftZxJZqfcNnIYw?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Watch the Podcast on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMannYT⁠    Listen on Spotify/Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/WhatHappensNextwithDharMann⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewhathappensnextpodcast/⁠ Find us on TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@whathappensnextpodcast⁠ Connect with us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/WhatHappensNextDharMannPodcast⁠ #dharmann #JordanMatter #SalishMatter #WhatHappensNext #Podcast #Parenting #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #CreativeHustle #Photography Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
• Coming Soon - What Happens Next with Dhar Mann 11.05.2026 1min

  Millions have connected with Dhar Mann’s inspirational stories through fiction. Now, those lessons come to life through real people sharing their journeys firsthand. 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? What Happens Next Premieres Monday 5/18 with new episodes every Monday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices