Unhappy
Unhappy
TV ShowReturning Series

Unhappy

2023
1 season
26 episodes
DocumentaryReality

What do we need to live a happy life? Follow Ronja von Rönne, author and self-proclaimed sceptic, as she explores this age-old question by meeting people with fascinating or surprising answers. A unique insight into the different mindsets and strategies that people employ to find happiness.

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  • The Time of Your Life

    1.The Time of Your Life

    13-10-202326m

    How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness by meeting Jean-Remy von Matt, a major fig...

  • Does Money Make Us Happy?

    2.Does Money Make Us Happy?

    20-10-202327m

    It's the eternal question: Does money really make us happy? To find out, Ronja von Rönne meets two people who have achieved financial success in different ways: Fedor Holz, once th...

  • The Promise of Beauty

    3.The Promise of Beauty

    28-10-202327m

    Can beauty make us happier? If people beautiful people have more career opportunities, are they happier as a result? And what is the real power of beauty? A philosophical explorati...

  • Happiness and Food

    4.Happiness and Food

    03-11-202326m

    Why can food make us so happy? Could a nutrient for happiness exist? Ronja von Rönne meets two people for whom the art of cooking and the love of food are the key to happiness: Fre...

  • Happiness and Habitat

    5.Happiness and Habitat

    18-11-202327m

    We come into the world naked and homeless. What criteria must our homes meet for us to be happy? Are we even evolutionarily adapted to city life? Or should we return to the country...

  • Happiness and Health

    6.Happiness and Health

    25-11-202327m

    Are we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy? To find out, Ronja von Rönne meets biohacker Andreas Breitfeld and international DJ Ellen Allien.

  • Running and Hiking

    7.Running and Hiking

    01-12-202326m

    Ronja von Rönne interviews two people whose lives have been transformed by walking or running. What effects do these activities have on our mental health?

  • Of Men and Horses

    8.Of Men and Horses

    02-12-202327m

    Can regular contact with animals make us happier? Ronja von Rönne meets two people who are passionate about animals.

  • Happiness and Creativity

    9.Happiness and Creativity

    08-12-202327m

    Ronja von Rönne dismisses the myth of the suffering artist. Under what conditions can creativity make us happy? Stefan Sagmeister, one of the world's most sought-after designers, s...

  • Happiness and Friendship

    10.Happiness and Friendship

    15-12-202326m

    What characterises friendships? And how can these relationships be nurtured? Focus on our chosen families with Ronja von Rönne, who talks to a range of personalities about their fr...

  • The Dream Job

    11.The Dream Job

    16-12-202327m

    Work is such an important part of our lives that it seems essential to choose the right career. But how should we know which job to choose? And do dream jobs really make us happy?...

  • A Good Relationship

    12.A Good Relationship

    22-12-202327m

    What is the secret of a good relationship? Ronja von Rönne meets Anna König and Paul Hoepner, who are in an open relationship and Kalle and Annett Wulf, who have been monogamous fo...

  • Community and Solitude

    13.Community and Solitude

    23-12-202327m

    Ronja von Rönne sets off in search of happiness amongst other people. With a rowing club, she experiences the power of togetherness and meets older people that want to live in a fl...

  • Fearless Fashion

    14.Fearless Fashion

    29-12-202327m

    What am I going to wear? What impression do I want to leave? And what's my style? Ronja von Rönne wants to feel comfortable and confident in her clothes. She seeks out help from Ma...

  • Happy on Holiday?

    15.Happy on Holiday?

    30-12-202327m

    How do you create a perfect vacation that leaves you feeling completely relaxed and happy? Ronja von Rönne meets former flight attendant Friederike Sandow and Johannes Bannert, hea...

  • The Art of a Good Night's Sleep

    16.The Art of a Good Night's Sleep

    05-01-202427m

    How do we find healthy, restful sleep? Ronja von Rönne meets Kay von Chamier at the Berlin-Köpenick fire station to discuss night shifts and working on shifts. She also talks with...

  • The Midlife Crisis

    17.The Midlife Crisis

    14-04-202526m

    Many people experience their forties and fifties as a difficult time where they reappraise what is important in their lives. But how can we approach these crisis years and get thro...

  • A Good Separation

    18.A Good Separation

    14-04-202526m

    Is it best to separate when a relationship is not going well? Ronja von Rönne meets break up coach Thomas Mayer to talk about relationships and heartache. What is important when yo...

  • Happiness in Nature

    19.Happiness in Nature

    14-04-202526m

    Why does nature have such a positive effect on our well-being? Ronja von Rönne meets nature therapist Olivia Köhler, who offers retreats to bring people back to nature and back to...

  • Parenthood

    20.Parenthood

    14-04-202526m

    Is parenthood the key to happiness? How do mothers and fathers find the balance between their own needs and those of their child? Ronja von Rönne meets single mother Luise Haunit a...

  • An Ordered Life

    21.An Ordered Life

    14-04-202526m

    Is it possible to find happiness by living in an ordered life? Does tidying up make you feel good? Ronja von Rönne interviews Saralisa Volm, film-maker and mother of 4 as well as...

  • Happiness and Self Confidence

    22.Happiness and Self Confidence

    01-01-202626m

    Whether at work or on a date - self-confidence makes many things easier. Ronja von Rönne meets people who have overcome their insecurities: Anaesthetist and comedian Anissa Loucif...

  • Our Parents and Siblings

    23.Our Parents and Siblings

    01-01-202626m

    For many, family means love and cohesion but can also be a source of tension and conflict. Ronja von Rönne explores the question of how to find a good relationship with parents and...

  • Having Good Sex

    24.Having Good Sex

    01-01-202626m

    In our hectic modern times, sex can sometimes lose out to work deadlines and binge-watching. How can we have better and more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singl...

  • The Good Argument

    25.The Good Argument

    01-01-202626m

    Having a fight can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. But how can we argue better and more productively? Ronje von...

  • The Joy of Growing OId

    26.The Joy of Growing OId

    01-01-202626m

    How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life....

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