“I Thought Therapy Couldn’t Help” - Join us in this powerful episode featuring Daniel Middleton, better known as DanTDM, the UK’s most-followed YouTuber with over 29 million subscribers.Dan shares the untold story behind his rise to fame — from navigating childhood challenges such as social anxiety and the divorce of his parents, to his struggle with severe postnatal depression during early fatherhood.Learn how Dan overcame his mental health struggles through therapy and his advice on how to protect ones mental health through difficult times.

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Sections:00:00 Introduction To The Episode02:16 Being Compared To Michael Jackson02:46 The Origin Of The Name “Dan TDM" Explained03:34 Balancing Two Personalities04:33 A Look Back At Dan's Childhood05:27 How Divorce Shaped Dan's Childhood07:46 Surviving Secondary School12:53 How Dan Started His YouTube Career16:43 What Is Minecraft? A Beginner’s Guide18:32 How Minecraft Transformed Dan's Life21:18 When Dan Realized YouTube Could Be A Career22:49 Transitioning To Full-Time YouTube27:07 Why Dan Is One Of YouTube's Most Successful Creators34:48 Breaking Down The 2017 Forbes Article On Dan37:56 How Dan Coped With Sudden Fame42:33 Managing Fame As An Introvert44:06 Why Dan Is A Positive Role Model For Fans44:59 Dan’s Impact On His Young Audience47:39 Behind The Scenes Of Dan's Live Show51:17 Inside Dan's Relationship With His Wife54:20 Why Dan Got Married At 2155:26 How Dan's Wife Influenced His Success58:43 How Becoming A Father Changed Dan's Life01:01:26 Huel Sponsorship01:02:28 Tinder Ad Spot01:03:24 Dan Advocates For Men’s Mental Health01:06:16 Struggling With Mental Health During Lockdown01:09:18 Hitting Rock Bottom01:10:55 Dan's Honest Experience With Anti-Depressants01:12:05 Dan Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts01:15:21 How Dan Shared His Feelings With His Wife01:17:45 Exploring Why Dan Felt The Way He Did01:20:01 What Early Fatherhood Taught Dan01:24:10 How Therapy Helped Dan Overcome His Struggles01:27:11 Creating YouTube Content While Battling Depression01:31:06 How Being A Man Shapes Dan’s Views On Mental Health01:34:18 Dan’s Advice For Those Struggling With Mental Health01:36:38 What’s Next For Dan? Future Plans Revealed01:41:38 Is Being A YouTuber A Sustainable Career?01:44:07 Dan’s Top Tips For Growing A Successful YouTube Channel01:46:43 How Many Subscribers Does Dan Have Today?01:47:02 Dan’s Most Memorable Conversation Ever01:49:48 Key Takeaways From This Episode01:52:33 Adobe Sponsorship

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