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Trevor Noah: My Depression Was Linked To ADHD! Why I Left The Daily Show!

2024-10-17 People & Blogs
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Trevor Noah is a comedian and former host of the satirical news programme, ‘The Daily Show’. He is also host of the podcast ‘What Now? with Trevor Noah’ and author of the best-selling book, ‘Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood’. 00:00 Intro 02:15 Trevor's Childhood 05:19 What Do People Need To Know To Understand Trevor 07:36 What Was Apartheid Like For Trevor? 11:29 I Was Born Ilegal 16:34 Trevor's Mother's Troubled Relationship With New Partner 23:50 Trevor's Mum's Shooting 26:33 Being Hyper-Empathetic 31:22 What Happened On The Day Of The Shooting 34:44 The Miracle That Saved My Mother 36:40 Why Didn't Your Stepdad Go To Prison? 38:57 Is Trevor Still Angry? 42:59 Have You Forgiven Him? 43:45 How Does Past Trauma Affect Trevor Today? 45:41 Men's Mental Health & Loneliness Epidemic 51:05 Why Are Men Struggling 59:38 How Can We Men Be Helped? 01:03:30 Belonging 01:09:11 How Do You Spot A Bad Friend? 01:12:19 Trevor's Work Ethic 01:16:00 Does Money And Fame Guide Your Decisions? 01:20:18 We're All Human & Need The Same Thing 01:25:07 Death Threats When Starting The Daily Show 01:29:39 The Worst Day On The Daily Show 01:35:21 Trevor's Struggle With Depression 01:41:14 Why Did Trevor Leave The Daily Show 01:47:17 You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone 01:51:17 Trevor's Therapy Journey 01:59:56 Trevor's ADHD Diagnosis 02:02:59 The Link Between ADHD And Depression 02:09:44 Did You Ever Feel Hopeless? 02:14:12 Trevor Reuniting With His Father 02:16:21 What Lesson Did You Learn From Your Father? 02:19:00 Your Mum 02:19:07 What Would Trevor Say In His Last Phone Call To His Mother 02:22:18 Trevor's Thoughts On Fatherhood 02:23:59 Trevor's Romantic Relationships 02:26:42 The Lowest Point Of Your Life 02:30:40 Would Trevor Erase What Happened To His Mother? Follow Trevor: Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/h7Y99Ai0GNb Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/OGcQnqk0GNb You can purchase Trevor’s book, ‘Into the Uncut Grass’, here: https://amzn.to/484dwdJ 🌟 Get access to exclusive Diary of a CEO content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGq-a57w-aPwyi3pW7XLiHw/join Get your hands on the brand new Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://appurl.io/iUUJeYn25v Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/doac24

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@TheDiaryOfACEO 2024-10-17

I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy this, please double check that you’ve liked the video and subscribed to the channel! That's a small way you can help us carry on doing this ❤️🙏🏾 really appreciate you!

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@obinnanwanyanwu 2025-05-21

"You can not be around people who are moving and not wish to move" Very powerful word.

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@adjoaayye 2024-12-21

I noticed what I like about this interview: both parties let each other speak, no one interrupted or talked over or filled the silent space with more words. A lot of podcasts are exhausting, but this episode was refreshing because of its cadence. Thank you

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@mariaquintana5848 2024-10-17

Steve has had many scientists and medical professionals on the show over the years, including psychologists, and yet Noah has given some of the most profound thoughts on life and human development. I will be listening to this episode again.

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@calypso9684 2025-12-21

I go to therapy for a while now for similar issues like the guest has, but I’ve to admit that this episode and his view on things, is what I actually have had needed to hear. The best therapist are people who actually experienced the suffering themself and overcome it. Thanks ❤

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@DannyMustafa-d5g 2025-05-15

It’s almost an insult to call this man a comedian when he is such a sophisticated thinker and an exceptional human being.

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@darrenmryan 2024-10-29

I think the biggest thing I have learned about ADHD is that doing something that you dont want to do or that doesnt interest you is the hardest thing in the world and that mental strain to make yourself do it is what leads to the depression

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@juliannesitwala8452 2024-10-19

Trevor's intellect is on another level. He's a gift that keeps on giving.

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@madeskilz 2025-11-05

When Trevor said his mom was happy he spent time around the university—even though he wasn’t enrolled—because just by being there, he’d eventually want to make “university moves” of his own, it struck me deeply. It reminded me of The Power of Association. If a man with nothing surrounds himself with five billionaires, he inevitably becomes the sixth — not by osmosis, but by exposure. You can’t dwell among those in motion and remain still. Proximity to ambition reshapes your gravity; it pushes you to evolve, to act, to grow. Choose your circle with the same precision you’d choose your future — because, in truth, they are one and the same. One of my favorite episodes of The Diary of a CEO.

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@hotephetep947 2024-10-17

Mzansi let's gather here ❤❤ Much love for Our brother Trevor Noah

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