Nev Schulman | How Getting Catfished Taught Me Empathy (FBF)

On August 5th, Nev Schulman broke his neck. His C5 and C6. Thankfully, he's expected to make a full recovery.Nev is many things - the creator of MTV's Catfish, a fan-favorite contestant from Dancing with the Stars, and - most important (to me, anyway) - my friend.He’s also a past guest on the podcast, so in celebration of Nev’s triumphant recovery journey, please enjoy this re-air of his original episode.To check-in on Nev’s recovery journey, follow him on Instagram at @nevschulman.**********Original Airing April 29, 2024: Television host and producer Nev Schulman is the walking embodiment of one of our ethos here at The Gratitudeology Podcast: turning pain into purpose. Chances are, you’re aware of the now famous cautionary tale about the time he was lured into an online relationship by means of multiple fictional internet personas. After all, this whirlwind of deception and heartache entered the term Catfish into the modern lexicon, giving way for the award-winning documentary Catfish and, later, the renowned follow-up MTV docu series Catfish: The TV Show.But there’s a reason Nev has transcended his origins as a victim of an online scam to become one of American television’s most beloved hosts. Nev’s unique experience has served as an engine of empathy, allowing him to get to the bottom of real life stories of internet schemes with a comprehensive understanding of both the victim’s experience and the perpetrator’s motivation.Tune in to hear about his unlikely background in dance (yup... ballet!!), the origins of the name Catfish, the story of "the punch that changed everything," his view on the evolution of the internet as a social tool... and so much more.**********Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Nev Schulman for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Nev on Instagram @nevschulman.************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands