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Danny Bent – The UK's happiest man

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For the final episode of season 5 on the Outside & Active Podcast, Dom is joined by Danny Bent. Danny was voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK and one of the 50 most inspirational people in London.

This week on the Outside & Active Podcast, Dominic is joined by Danny Bent

Danny Bent was voted one of the 100 happiest people in the UK, and one of the 50 most inspirational people in London. He is an award winning author and journalist, Guinness World Record holder, and celebrated adventurer and community leader.

Danny helps people who feel chained by life to break free, come together and realise they are capable of the incredible. Creating happier lives, more powerful leaders and encouraging the artists of life to create.

Learn more about Danny and his adventures here.


On this final episode of season 5, Danny speaks on his natural infectious personality and how he became one of the happiest people in the UK. We also take a look behind the happy-mask to see what makes Danny tick as he speaks openly about his down-times and what motivates him to be active. Danny explains how two of his incredible challenges came about – including an amazing story which includes a beard full of bugs!

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