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Modern Wisdom
Chris Williamson

Life lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris,... more

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#884 - Nick Pollard - How To Stop Being Such A People Pleaser

Nick Pollard, “The People Displeaser,” is a coach and a speaker. Why do we feel so compelled to put others ahead... more

02 Jan 2025 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
#883 - Dr Matthew Walker - The Science Of Perfect Sleep

Dr. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist, professor at UC Berkley, and author. Many of the mental and physical challenges you might... more

30 Dec 2024 · 2 hours, 42 minutes
#882 - The Best Moments Of Modern Wisdom (2024)

2024 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the... more

28 Dec 2024 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
#881 - Christmas Special - Life Hacks, Biggest Lessons & Best Resolutions

I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle with Jonny, Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned,... more

23 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 42 minutes
#880 - Greg McKeown - How To Focus On What Matters Most

Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, and leadership consultant Success requires you to focus on what truly matters. But in... more

21 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#879 - 16 Lessons From 2024 - Chris Bumstead, Elon Musk & Alex Hormozi

Get my free End Of Year Review Template here - https://chriswillx.com/review/ It’s the end of 2024 and to celebrate I thought... more

19 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#878 - David Senra - 15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders

David Senra is the host of Founders podcast and an investor. Every success story is like a unique song, composed with... more

16 Dec 2024 · 2 hours, 19 minutes
#877 - Marc Andreessen - Elon Musk, The Changing World Order & America’s Future

Marc Andreessen is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. America is entering a new chapter. With the recent... more

14 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
#876 - Michael Gelb - How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci

Michael Gelb is an executive coach, speaker, and an author. Given that Leonardo da Vinci is one of history’s greatest minds,... more

12 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
#875 - Nedd Brockman - Pushing The Boundaries Of Mental Toughness

Nedd Brockmann is an Australian ultramarathon runner, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Is good mental health the same as strong mental toughness?... more

09 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
#874 - Michael Morris - Why Are We More Divided Than Ever?

Michael Morris is a professor of cultural psychology at Columbia University and an author. Why are humans so tribal? Despite our... more

07 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
#873 - Lionel Page - The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning

Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author. Lionel is one of my favourite writers so... more

05 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
#872 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Longevity

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. As... more

02 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
#871 - Dave Smith - Why Does Mainstream Media Suck So Much?

Dave Smith is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and a political commentator. Why do so many Americans distrust the media? In fact,... more

30 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
#870 - Cenk Uygur - How The Left Continues To Eat Itself

Cenk Uygur is a political commentator, former attorney and founder of The Young Turks,. The dust has settled after the US... more

28 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
#869 - Dry Creek Dewayne - Life Lessons From A Modern Cowboy

Dewayne Noel is a wrangler, cowboy, educator, and founder of Dry Creek Wrangler School. Hustle culture often tells us that working... more

25 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 54 minutes
#868 - Mads Larsen - The Hidden Truth About Our Collapsing Birth Rates

Mads Larsen is a researcher who focuses on the history of human mating ideologies. The truth can be a tough pill... more

23 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
#867 - Vani Hari - Exposing The Food Industry’s Dangerous Lies

Vani Hari is an author, activist, and founder of Food Babe. Something is profoundly wrong with America’s food industry. From the... more

21 Nov 2024 · 59 minutes
#866 - Jesse James West - How To Stay Disciplined When Times Get Tough

Jesse James West is a YouTuber and an athlete. Fitness is supposed to be enjoyable. And so is creating content about... more

18 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
#865 - Matthew Syed - How High Performers Build An Unbreakable Mindset

Matthew Syed is a journalist, author and former champion table tennis player. To master anything, you have to put in the... more

16 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
#864 - Donald Robertson - The True Story Of History’s Greatest Philosopher

Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, an author and an expert on ancient philosophy. If you were to divide philosophy into... more

14 Nov 2024 · 2 hours,
#863 - Matthew McConaughey - The Hidden Art Of Reinventing Yourself

Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award winning actor, a producer and an author. Expect to learn what “Don’t half-ass it” means,... more

11 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
#862 - Visakan Veerasamy - An Ode To People Who Take Things Seriously

Visakan Veerasamy is a writer and an entrepreneur. It's perhaps the biggest competitive advantage no one ever talks about because it's... more

09 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
#861 - Dr Marissa Harrison - The Dark Psychology Of Female Serial Killers

Dr Marissa Harrison is a psychologist, professor, researcher and an author. All the most infamous serial killers are men? But 1... more

07 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
#860 - Sam Morril - Travis Kelce, OnlyFans & New York Chaos

Sam Morril is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster. America is a strange place, full of quirky customs and bizarre rituals,... more

04 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
#859 - Ana Kasparian - Why Does Everyone Feel So Politically Homeless?

Ana Kasparian is a political commentator, journalist, and co-host of The Young Turks. When we talk with normal people about politics,... more

02 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
#858 - George TheTinMen - Why Aren’t Men’s Issues Being Taken Seriously?

George from TheTinMen is a content creator, pro-men’s advocate and a researcher. Why is it so hard to advocate for the... more

31 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#857 - Ryan Long - DEI Wars, Trump's Bible & The Masculinity Vote

Ryan Long is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker. The world feels like a comedy goldmine right now. From the upcoming election... more

28 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 29 minutes
#856 - Krystal Ball - Why Does The 2024 Election Feel So Fake?

Krystal Ball is the co host of Breaking Points, a political commentator and a podcaster. Politics has changed a lot over... more

26 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
#855 - Richard Reeves - Why Do Modern Men Feel So Left Behind?

Richard Reeves is a writer, researcher and the Founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men. Men have been struggling... more

24 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 57 minutes
#854 - Graham Hancock - The Hidden Secrets Of America’s Ancient Apocalypse

Graham Hancock is a journalist and an author known for his work on ancient civilisations. The Americas hold a profound secret.... more

21 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 6 minutes
#853 - Dr Andrew Thomas - Should We Be Worried About Incel Violence?

Dr Andrew Thomas is a senior lecturer of psychology at Swansea University and a writer. The topic of involuntarily celibates is... more

19 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
#852 - Dan Jones - The Untold Story Of England’s Greatest King

Dan Jones is a historian, author and a podcaster. Though many English kings throughout history have left a lasting impact, Henry... more

17 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
#851 - Chris Bumstead - Discipline, Motivation & The Champion’s Mindset

Chris Bumstead is a professional bodybuilder, 5x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique title holder, and a business owner. Ask any of the... more

14 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 3 minutes
#850 - 2.75M Q&A - Women’s Value, Loneliness & Bernie Sanders

I hit 2.75 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another... more

12 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
#849 - Calley Means - Is Our Food Supply Making Us Sick?

Calley Means is an entrepreneur, health & wellness advocate and an author. Why is America struggling with all time highs of... more

10 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
#848 - Will Tennyson - Male Body Dysmorphia, Fat Loss & Insane Challenges

Will Tennyson is a YouTuber and an athlete. Taking a journey from fat to fit is a massive achievement in itself.... more

07 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 27 minutes
#847 - Derek Sivers - The Unstoppable Power Of Reframing Your Experiences

Derek Sivers is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Things are not what they are, things are what we think they are.... more

05 Oct 2024 · 2 hours, 5 minutes
#846 - Nate Silver - How Will The 2024 Election Play Out?

Nate Silver is a statistician, writer of Silver Bulletin, and Founder of FiveThirtyEight. No one truly knows who will win an... more

03 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
#845 - Ben Shapiro - Has America Completely Lost Its Mind?

Ben Shapiro is a political commentator, Co-Founder of the Daily Wire, an author and a podcaster. Election years are always chaotic,... more

30 Sep 2024 · 2 hours, 8 minutes
#844 - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf - Why Do Humans Actually Have Emotions?

Dr Laith Al-Shawaf is an evolutionary psychologist, researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at UCCS. Humans have a... more

28 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
#843 - Richard Dawkins - Why Can No One Agree On Evolution, Race & Religion?

Richard Dawkins is an evolutionary biologist, author, and emeritus fellow at the University of Oxford. I spoke to Richard on stage... more

26 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
#842 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Recovery & Stress Management

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. Muscle... more

23 Sep 2024 · 2 hours, 19 minutes
#841 - Dr Jamil Zaki - How To Be More Hopeful In A Cynical World

Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, professor at Stanford University, and an author. In a world filled with fake news, bad... more

21 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
#840 - Oliver Burkeman - 8 Unexpected Lessons To Be Less Hard On Yourself

Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author. Does trying harder to be extra productive actually... more

19 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
#839 - Robert Greene - 12 Raw Truths About Gaining Power & Respect

Robert Greene is an author and historian. Robert is one of the most legendary writers in the world on human nature... more

16 Sep 2024 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
#838 - Dr Paul Eastwick - What Do People Really Want In A Partner?

Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher. What do people actually want in a partner compared to what... more

14 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
#837 - Rory Stewart - The Truth Behind The Fall Of The UK

Rory Stewart is a British academic, broadcaster, writer, podcaster and former diplomat and politician. From riots to stabbings, useless politicians to... more

12 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
#836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits

Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster. From personal dramas... more

09 Sep 2024 · 3 hours, 26 minutes
#835 - 2.5M Q&A - Naval Ravikant, Quitting Alcohol & Having Kids

I hit 2.5 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another... more

07 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
#834 - Lyman Stone - Why Is Everyone Having Fewer Children?

Lyman Stone is a demographer, researcher, and a writer. It wasn't long ago that everyone was worried about the population bomb... more

05 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
#833 - Eric Weinstein - Are We On The Brink Of A Revolution?

Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, economist, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital and a podcaster. It feels like the world is... more

02 Sep 2024 · 3 hours, 31 minutes
#832 - Rudyard Lynch - Is This The Most Absurd Time In History?

Rudyard Lynch is a YouTuber and a historian. Is the modern world weird? Whether it's incels, brat summer, a broken media... more

31 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
#831 - Dan Martell - How To Stop Wasting Your Time & Money On Things That Don’t Matter

Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, investor, and author. The saying “money can’t buy time” is often used to emphasise the importance... more

29 Aug 2024 · 2 hours, 35 minutes
#830 - Alex Hormozi - 24 Controversial Truths About Success & Failure

Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Alex’s Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of insights over... more

26 Aug 2024 · 3 hours, 4 minutes
#829 - Dr Leah Lagos - How To Improve Your Heart Rate Variability

Dr Leah Lagos is a clinical psychologist, HRV performance coach and an author. Heart Rate Variability is one of the most... more

24 Aug 2024 · 58 minutes
#828 - Dan Bilzerian - What Happened To Dan Bilzerian?

Dan Bilzerian is an entrepreneur and a professional poker player. What would it be like to dedicate yourself to hedonism for... more

22 Aug 2024 · 2 hours,
#827 - Whitney Cummings - Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile?

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, writer, and a podcaster. Emotional maturity is a difficult thing to truly come by. Making... more

19 Aug 2024 · 2 hours, 25 minutes
#826 - Jonny Miller - How To Stop Feeling So Frustrated All The Time

Jonny Miller is a writer, nervous system coach and a podcaster. Emotions are scary. Feeling feelings and being truly connected to... more

17 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
#825 - Macken Murphy - The New Science Of Why Men & Women Cheat

Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Why do people cheat? Is... more

15 Aug 2024 · 2 hours,
#824 - Ross Edgley - 317 Miles: Breaking The Longest Non-Stop Swim Record

Ross Edgley is an endurance athlete and an author. Ross just broke the world record for the world's longest non-stop river... more

12 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
#823 - Dr Jonathan Anomaly - Is It Ethical To Hand-Pick Your Child’s Genes?

Dr Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher, professor and an author. The concept of hand-selecting your baby’s traits has been an idea... more

10 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
#822 - Dr Andy Galpin - The New Science Of Heart Health, VO2 Max & Sleep Hacking

Dr Andy Galpin is a professor of kinesiology, exercise scientist, and an author. Heart disease is the leading cause of death... more

08 Aug 2024 · 2 hours, 14 minutes
#821 - Tulsi Gabbard - Who Actually Runs The US Government?

Tulsi Gabbard is a politician, military veteran, and former U.S. Representative. Our elected officials are supposed to be in charge of... more

05 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
#820 - Bridget Phetasy - “Sleep Your Way To Empowerment” Has Failed Women

Bridget Phetasy is a writer, comedian and a podcast host. We all have moments in life we wish we could undo.... more

03 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
#819 - Dominic Cummings - The Secrets Behind A Crumbling British Government

Dominic Cummings is a political strategist who served as Chief Adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Dominic has masterminded some... more

01 Aug 2024 · 2 hours, 1 minute
#818 - Andrew Wilkinson - How To Stop Feeling Like Your Success Is Never Enough

Andrew Wilkinson is an entrepreneur, co-founder of Tiny, and an investor. "I'll be happy when..." is the beginning of many people's... more

29 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 52 minutes
#817 - Dr Anna Machin - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Love, Lust & Cheating

Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist at Oxford University and an author. Love is pretty fascinating. This odd cocktail of... more

27 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 39 minutes
#816 - 2.25M Q&A - The Manosphere, Mike Israetel & Overcoming Insecurities

I hit 2.25 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another... more

25 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#815 - Blaine Anderson - A Woman’s Guide To Attracting Women

Blaine Anderson is a dating coach, a speaker and a YouTuber. Expect to learn how women want to be approached, how... more

22 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
#814 - Doctor Mike - Reacting To The Rise Of Anxiety, Microplastics & Antidepressants

Doctor Mike is a family medicine physician and a YouTuber. There’s a lot of information in the health space. With so... more

20 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
#813 - Joe Hudson - The Art Of Mastering Your Emotions

Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. We are often our own harshest critics. Everyone knows that it’s... more

18 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 19 minutes
#812 - Mike Baker - Emergency Episode: Former CIA Agent On Trump Assassination Attempt

An emergency episode in the wake of this past weekend. No ads, no edits — just a raw, unfiltered conversation... more

17 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
#811 - Tim Kennedy - Emergency Episode: Special Forces Sniper Explains Trump Shooting

An emergency episode in the wake of this past weekend. No ads, no edits — just a raw, unfiltered conversation... more

16 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#810 - Brett Cooper - The Quiet Revolution Against Modern Feminism

Brett Cooper is a political commentator, an actor and a YouTuber. It's revolutionary to say that you want to get married... more

15 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 44 minutes
#809 - Cory Allen - The Spiritual Pursuit Of Becoming A Braver Person

Cory Allen is a meditation coach, podcaster, and an author. We all face challenges in life. However, learning to navigate your... more

13 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
#808 - Dr David Kipping - Black Holes, Alien Civilisations & How The World Ends

Dr David Kipping is an astronomer, a professor at Columbia University and a YouTuber. Expect to learn David’s thoughts on Terrence... more

11 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 24 minutes
#807 - Alex O'Connor - Why Is Cultural Christianity On The Rise?

Alex O’Connor is a YouTuber, writer and a podcaster. Christianity is nothing new. But it's seeing a resurgence in popularity among... more

08 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 16 minutes
#806 - Brian Klaas - Chaos Theory: The Hidden Force That Secretly Controls Your Life

Brian Klaas is a political scientist, a professor at University College London and an author. Small, seemingly insignificant events can have... more

06 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
#805 - Gurwinder Bhogal - 14 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Psychology

Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite Twitter follows. He’s written yet another megathread... more

04 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
#804 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Losing Fat

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. If... more

01 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 24 minutes
#803 - Nick Bostrom - Are We Headed For AI Utopia Or Disaster?

Nick Bostrom is a philosopher, professor at the University of Oxford and an author For generations, the future of humanity was... more

29 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
#802 - Arthur Brooks - How To Stop Feeling Lost & Find Your True Purpose

Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Chasing happiness appears to be the ultimate desire... more

27 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
#801 - George Mack - 13 Life-Changing Ideas You’ve Never Heard Of

George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur. George is one of my favourite writers and probably delivers the highest... more

24 Jun 2024 · 2 hours, 15 minutes
#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes

To celebrate 800 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the... more

22 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
#799 - David Robson - The Science Of Building Genuine Friendships

David Robson is a science writer, journalist, and an author. Loneliness is the real pandemic. Many people yearning for connection but... more

20 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
#798 - Dr Layne Norton - Nutrition Scientist’s Diet Advice For Lean Muscle & Longevity

Layne Norton is a Doctor of Nutritional Science, a powerlifter and an author. Choosing the right diet and training plan for... more

17 Jun 2024 · 2 hours, 29 minutes
#797 - Mike Solana - TikTok Ban, Media War & The Corruption Of College

Mike Solana is a writer, Vice President at Founders Fund, Editor-in-Chief at Pirate Wires and a podcaster. To no one’s surprise,... more

15 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
#796 - Rob Kurzban - The Evolutionary Psychology Of Human Morality

Rob Kurzban is a psychologist and an author. What is morality? Why did it come about? Have humans always had it?... more

13 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
#795 - Ryan Holiday - 11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life

Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. Stoicism is like the hot new girl in school. A popular, perfect... more

10 Jun 2024 · 2 hours, 7 minutes
#794 - Scott Galloway - The 4 Secrets To Get Rich In A Broken Economy

Scott Galloway is a professor of marketing at the New York University Stern School of Business, a public speaker, entrepreneur... more

08 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
#793 - Menno Henselmans - The New Science Of Using Protein To Build Muscle

Menno Henselmans is a fitness coach, researcher and an author. The evidence-based nutrition movement is taking off right now. Gone are... more

06 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
#792 - Craig Jones - Fighting A Woman For $1M, Ukraine War & Gordon Ryan

Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational. Craig has decided to... more

03 Jun 2024 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
#791 - Dr Robert Glover - Why Most Men Fail To Attract A Quality Woman

Dr Robert Glover is a therapist, coach and an author. Everyone wants a quality partner. Yet both sexes seem to be... more

01 Jun 2024 · 2 hours, 1 minute
#790 - Vienna Pharaon - How To Overcome A Difficult Childhood

Vienna Pharaon is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an author. Learning to understand yourself can be the most powerful... more

30 May 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
#789 - Neil Strauss - Why The World’s #1 Pickup Artist Left The Game Behind

Neil Strauss is a journalist, writer, and an author. Neil was the world's most famous pickup artist who kickstarted much of... more

27 May 2024 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
#788 - Mo Gawdat - How To Save Your Brain From The Dangers Of Stress & Anxiety

Mo Gawdat is an entrepreneur, former Chief Business Officer at Google, and an author. We often experience stress without knowing where... more

25 May 2024 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
#787 - Bessel van der Kolk - The Surprising Solutions To Heal Trauma Without Medication

Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist, researcher, and an author. Trauma is often discussed as a mental and psychological issue.... more

23 May 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
#786 - Steve Stewart-Williams - Why Are Differences Between Men & Women Being Denied?

Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor and an author. If you follow the thread of evolution long enough, you... more

20 May 2024 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
#785 - Jimmy Rex - The Reality Of What It Takes To Become A Better Man

Jimmy Rex is a mens work coach, author and a podcaster. What does it mean to be a better man today?... more

18 May 2024 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
#784 - Robin Sharma - Why $1,000,000,000 Won’t Make You Happy

Robin Sharma is a leadership expert, motivational speaker and an author. Often we tell ourselves, ‘Once I make X amount of... more

16 May 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
#783 - Johann Hari - Is Ozempic A Miracle Weight Loss Drug Or A Secret Killer?

Johann Hari is a journalist, a writer and an author. From fad diets and fasting to vibrating plates, the quest for... more

13 May 2024 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
#782 - Roanne van Voorst - The Scary Future Of Robot Sex & Artificial Love

Roanne van Voorst is an anthropologist, researcher and an author. Given that many people are already struggling to find partners in... more

11 May 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#781 - Connor Beaton - What Is Your Attachment Style & How To Fix It

Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Attachment... more

09 May 2024 · 1 hour, 47 minutes
#780 - Tim Ferriss - The Lessons, Hacks & Books That Changed My Life

Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster. Tim is one of the world’s leading thinkers and his podcast recently crossed... more

06 May 2024 · 3 hours, 13 minutes
#779 - Hamza Ahmed - The Harsh Truths Young Men Need To Hear

Hamza Ahmed is a YouTuber, personal development coach and a community leader. "What does it mean to be a man today?"... more

04 May 2024 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
#778 - Annie Jacobsen - Just How Likely Is A Global Nuclear War?

Annie Jacobsen is a journalist, investigative reporter and an author. The threat of nuclear war has loomed for over half a... more

02 May 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
#777 - Gary Vaynerchuk - Predicting The Future, Dealing With Hate & Living In The Dirt

Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, speaker and an author. Most people would like to increase their reach online, to connect with... more

29 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 55 minutes
#776 - 2M Q&A - Private Life, Future Of Podcasting & Becoming Religious

I hit 2 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another... more

27 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 51 minutes
#775 - Daniel Cox - Why Are Young Men Becoming More Right Wing?

Daniel Cox is a researcher, pollster and Director of the Survey Center on American Life. Never before has the divide between... more

25 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
#774 - MrBallen - Navy SEAL To True Crime: Insane Stories Of Courage, Fear & Resilience

MrBallen is a storyteller, YouTuber and a former United States Navy SEAL. Why are we drawn to fear? This fascination often... more

22 Apr 2024 · 3 hours, 28 minutes
#773 - Abigail Shrier - Debating Modern Therapy Culture & Gen Z

Abigail Shrier is a journalist, a writer for The Wall Street Journal, and an author. Therapy use is becoming more prevalent... more

20 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
#772 - Oliver Burkeman - Why Our Obsession With Productivity Is All Wrong

Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author. We often find ourselves caught in a productivity... more

18 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
#771 - Dr Peter Attia - Scientifically Proven Ways To Build Muscle & Boost Longevity

Dr Peter Attia is a physician, longevity expert, podcaster and an author. There is essentially an unlimited amount of health advice... more

15 Apr 2024 · 3 hours, 31 minutes
#770 - David Brooks - Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Detached?

David Brooks is a columnist for The New York Times and an author. We’re often told to control our emotions, but... more

13 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
#769 - Dr Shanna Swan - Why Are Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummeting?

Dr. Shanna Swan is a Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine, an environmental and reproductive epidemiologist and an author. Many... more

11 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
#768 - Dr K HealthyGamer - How To Control Your Emotions & Become Mentally Strong

Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Humans face a... more

08 Apr 2024 · 2 hours, 10 minutes
#767 - Josh Szeps - Is It Time For Gay Pride To Go Away?

Josh Szeps is a journalist and the host of "Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps". What are the things you can't criticise?... more

06 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 59 minutes
#766 - Jonathan Haidt - The Hidden Dangers Of Social Media On Mental Health

Jonathan Haidt is a Professor at New York University’s Stern School of Business, social psychologist, and an author. The kids are... more

04 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
#765 - Matthew Hussey - Why Is Love So Hard To Find In The Modern World?

Matthew Hussey is the world’s #1 dating coach, a YouTuber, public speaker and an author. Navigating modern love can feel like... more

01 Apr 2024 · 2 hours, 2 minutes
#764 - Cal Newport - The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, a productivity expert and an author. If you’ve ever felt that... more

30 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
#763 - Coleman Hughes - Bringing An End To Race Politics

Coleman Hughes is a writer, an author and a podcaster. The state of race relations in America seemed to be improving... more

28 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
#762 - Mark Normand - Secret Hollywood Rituals, Shane Gillis & Toxic Masculinity

Mark Normand is a podcaster, actor and a comedian. Is Hollywood a secret cabal of child-eating sorcerers? It might be. Mark... more

25 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
#761 - Noah Kagan - What Are The Biggest Regrets Of The Super Rich?

Noah Kagan is an entrepreneur, founder of AppSumo and a YouTuber. Does money make you happy? What about a lot of... more

23 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 49 minutes
#760 - George TheTinMen - Why Does No One Care About Men’s Mental Health?

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Dr Robert Glover is a therapist, coach and an author. Being nice is something many of us aspire to become. After all, who... more