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Ben Fogle announces new project away from TV after revealing secret breakdown that led to ‘burnout’
He hopes to inspire fans with his stories from travels around the world
BROADCASTER Ben Fogle has shared details of the new project he is working on away from presenting after suffering from burnout.
The former Countryfile host is going on tour around the UK speaking about his travels around the world.
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He shared the news via Instagram, telling followers: "You can get tickets for my live stage tour, Wild 2025 now.
"Tales of Castaway. Lost Worlds, Chernobyl, Antarctica and New Lives in the Wild."
Ben promises to take audiences on a powerful journey of self discovery through his live performances.
Wild will highlight his unique encounters with people and animals during his adventures across the globe, and Ben hopes it will offer viewers an opportunity to reflect on the beauty of the world around us.
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Ben is best known for heading up his own Channel 5 show, Ben Fogle: New Lives in the Wild.
But just a month ago Ben revealed he suffered from a secret breakdown after 'burning out'.
Taking to Instagram, the star wrote: "A year ago I suffered a mental health wobble.
"An episode. A storm. A blip."
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"I don’t know if there is a specific term for it but it was basically a burnt out, break down.
"I've been on quite a journey since I’ve learnt a lot about my neurological uniquenesses. And I’ve navigated the storm."
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Ben continued: "Through a mix of CBT, medicine, and now some alternative therapies I feel like my old self.
"Gone is the crippling paranoia and anxiety, replaced by my calm old self.
"I’m telling you this firstly because I believe as someone who shares my successes it’s important to also share our vulnerabilities.
"It is not to jump on some trend or for sympathy. It’s because if it happened to me, it can happen to you."
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