Unhappy

Unhappy

2023 1 Seasons
Documentary Reality

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.

Seasons

1. The Time of Your Life

2023-10-13

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 fi…

2. Does Money Make Us Happy?

2023-10-20

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 t…

3. The Promise of Beauty

2023-10-28

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 explorat…

4. Happiness and Food

2023-11-03

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: Fr…

5. Happiness and Habitat

2023-11-18

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 countr…

6. Happiness and Health

2023-11-25

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.

7. Running and Hiking

2023-12-01

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?

8. Of Men and Horses

2023-12-02

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

9. Happiness and Creativity

2023-12-08

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, …

10. Happiness and Friendship

2023-12-15

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 f…

11. The Dream Job

2023-12-16

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?…

12. A Good Relationship

2023-12-22

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 f…

13. Community and Solitude

2023-12-23

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 f…

14. Fearless Fashion

2023-12-29

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 M…

15. Happy on Holiday?

2023-12-30

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, he…

16. The Art of a Good Night's Sleep

2024-01-05

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…

17. The Midlife Crisis

2025-04-14

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 thr…

18. A Good Separation

2025-04-14

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 y…

19. Happiness in Nature

2025-04-14

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…

20. Parenthood

2025-04-14

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 …

21. An Ordered Life

2025-04-14

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 …

22. Happiness and Self Confidence

2026-01-01

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…

23. Our Parents and Siblings

2026-01-01

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 an…

24. Having Good Sex

2026-01-01

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 sing…

25. The Good Argument

2026-01-01

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…

26. The Joy of Growing OId

2026-01-01

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.…

27. Facing Fear

2026-05-04

We are all familiar with fear and know how unpleasant it feels. Should we just accept it or is there a positive way to deal with fears? Ronja von Rönne visits Michelin-starred che…

28. Happiness and Big City Life

2026-05-11

Life in the big city can be stressful and isolating, but the metropolis can also provide freedom, variety, and cultural sustenance. How can we navigate city life and lead a happy …

29. Religion and Happiness

2026-05-18

Can faith and spirituality contribute to greater life satisfaction - even for notorious doubters like Ronja von Rönne? Eva Jung is the managing director of an advertising agency a…

30. Smell and Touch

2026-05-25

Ronja von Rönne is searching for more sensuality in her everyday life: As a writer and an intellectual, she spends a lot of time in front of screens – like many others. Yet Ronja …

31. The Joys of Emigration

2026-06-01

What makes emigration so rewarding? When Ronja von Rönne thinks of it, clichés immediately spring to mind: spending retirement in Thailand or hanging out in Dubai as an influencer…

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