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3.7M Q&A - Fatherhood Plans, Medical Update & New Hairstyle - #972
26 juli 2025 · 1 uur 32 min
I hit 3.7 million Subscribers on YouTube!! Lees meer
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect to learn all about my new hairstyle, how to best deal with procrastination, which people are up next on my "Mount Rushmore" of podcast guests, what the current state of my health is, the best tips to manage stress, when podcast merch will be coming to a closet near you, which future music guests I want on the pod, the real power of money, and much more...
Timestamps:
(0:00) Go See Chris Live
(1:19) What’s Up with the Curly Hair?
(3:28) How To Deal with Procrastination
(5:39) Chris’ Go-To Shorts
(6:58) Future Musical Guests
(8:09) Why Won’t She Commit?
(11:42) Who’s in the Next ‘Infinity Gauntlet’?
(13:34) Will James Sexton and Sadia Khan Be Back?
(13:56) The Impact of the Male Sedation Hypothesis on Masculinity
(18:15) Chris’ Medical Updates
(23:53) The Negative Effects of Reality Shows
(28:47) How Money Can Change Your Life
(32:49) Top Tips on Stress Management
(36:36) Where Will We Be in 10 Years?
(42:30) Is Chris a Deano?
(44:04) Cool Kids Names
(45:05) How to Get Over Ghosting
(49:17) Modern Wisdom Merch
(50:20) A Love Life Catch-22
(56:58) Dating in Your 30s
(01:00:24) How the Modern Wisdom Team was Built
(01:02:19) Are 20-Year-Olds Still Partying?
(01:04:39) The Art of Drifting
(01:05:50) How to Tackle Regret
(01:07:53) Reading List
(01:09:38) Being Loved for Being Your Authentic Self
(01:14:37) The Benefits of Having Siblings
(01:16:07) Thoughts on Travelling Alone
(01:17:06) The Rise of Hybrid Athletes
(01:18:26) Don’t Ruin Your Phone with a Phonecase
(01:19:15) Comfort Over Style
(01:21:35) Settling Down
(01:24:28) Being Roasted by Fin Taylor
(01:25:20) Seeing Sleep Token
(01:25:49) Tips on Tinnitus
(01:27:18) Would Chris Beat Lex Fridman?
(01:27:28) Outro
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13 Semi-Controversial Truths About Masculinity - Adam Lane Smith - #971
24 juli 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
Adam Lane Smith is a psychotherapist and an author. Lees meer
Are men the problem? In a time when blame is easily assigned, it’s worth asking whether men need to re-examine how they show up in the world, including their values, behavior, & accountability. In doing so, they might uncover surprising ways to help heal much of what’s broken.
Expect to learn why so many high performing men have avoidant attachment styles, why choosing the wrong women is one of the most important decisions you can make in your life, what the biggest issues with modern dating are, why validation might be more important than love in a relationship, how to break out of the friendzone, why we need to stop comforting men to death, and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) What Choosing the Wrong Woman Looks Like
(7:25) What is Happening with Oxytocin in Modern Men?
(11:16) Why Successful Men are Failing in Relationships
(17:05) How Masculinity is Changing
(30:40) Why Validation Makes Men Feel Shame
(40:23) Masculine Role Models are a Double-Edged Sword
(46:27) Why Do Women Choose Jerks Over Nice Guys?
(52:18) Men are Trying to Protect Knowledge on Masculinity
(01:01:34) Why are Men Running From Themselves?
(01:09:25) Why Marriages Need a Purpose
(01:15:03) We Need to Be More Serious and Earnest
(01:21:44) Find Out More About Adam
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Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Motivation, Habits & Discipline - Dr Mike Israetel - #970
21 juli 2025 · 2 uur 20 min
Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. Lees meer
How do you boost motivation and actually follow through on the things you know you should do, but don’t feel like doing? The answer isn’t more stimulants, thankfully, it’s something far more grounded in neuroscience and behaviour. Today, Dr Mike Israetel breaks down the science of willpower in a way that works for the average person and can even help make your daily life much more productive.
Expect to learn the science behind willpower, habits & motivation, the de facto two kinds of things you should be doing with your time, how to know when its time to do things you actually feel like doing versus making yourself do things you don’t feel like doing, how to integrate habits that improve your life and get rid of the ones that don’t serve you, how to improve your willpower, how to become more antifragile and build your resilience, and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) Why Willpower is Such a Buzzing Topic
(5:01) Things You Feel Like Doing vs Things You Don't Feel Like Doing
(15:14) The Importance of Inspiration When Getting Things Done
(24:22) We Need To Say Yes to More Experiences
(42:09) The Key to Choosing Concrete Goals
(51:03) Intention is Critical to Success
(01:02:27) Discipline Looks Like Holding Yourself Accountable
(01:17:58) The Biggest Mistakes When Making Habits
(01:36:47) What Decisions Can Make Our Habits Stick?
(01:47:20) How Can Rest and Recovery Enhance Habits, Goals and Willpower?
(02:08:23) Building Resilience Through the Process of Becoming
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How To Protect & Improve Your Fertility As A Man - Dr Michael Eisenberg - #969
19 juli 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Dr Michael Eisenberg is a professor of Urology at Stanford, a urologic surgeon, and a leading expert in male fertility and reproductive medicine. Lees meer
It's no secret that global population decline is accelerating, but what's driving it? Male fertility might be a major piece of the puzzle. So why are so many men struggling with infertility and low testosterone, and what can be done to reverse it?
Expect to learn why global sperm counts have declined by over 50% in the last 40 years, what the biggest determining factors that influence a man’s sperm quality is, what men should do if they want to improve their sperm quality, what the relationship between age and fertility is for men and when fertility starts to drop off, if there is a relationship between sperm quality and there a relationship between alcohol, marijuana, smoking & vaping, what men can do to improve their testosterone, and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) Why The Global Sperm Count Is Declining
(7:11) How Is Sperm Count Measured?
(18:24) The Impact Of Varicoceles On Fertility
(27:01) How Can Men Optimise The Quality Of Their Sperm?
(33:47) New Technology Changing Fertility Rates
(38:26) Is Testosterone Lowering Sperm Counts?
(41:52) Is Porn Affecting Erections?
(55:30) The Peak Fertility Checklist
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The Psychology of Obsession, Rumination & Letting Go - Dr Rick Hanson - #968
17 juli 2025 · 1 uur 39 min
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, speaker, and an author. Lees meer
How often do you find yourself stuck replaying a situation you wish you could just forget? No matter how much you want to move on, your mind keeps circling back. So what are the practical strategies to break free from rumination, quiet the mental noise, and finally reclaim control of your thoughts?
Expect to learn how you can develop more self-compassion, why its so hard for people to let go of obsessive thinking and why we tend to ruminate a lot, how to move on from a breakup, insult, slight or a regret, how to “let go” of of emotionally charged memories, Dr Hanson’s favourite techniques to interrupt repetitive thought spirals, how people can consciously reframe the narrative after rejection, and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) Why Is Change so Hard?
(17:24) Is Rumination a Beneficial Process?
(33:30) Why we Fear a Lack of Control
(43:19) Reflecting on the Power of Poetry
(45:27) Why do Emotionally-Charged Memories Often Resurface?
(53:09) The Importance of Everyday Successes
(01:04:47) Being Earnest is Better Than False Projection
(01:27:10) Where Does Courage Come From?
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Hollywood Trouble, Big Tech & The Crisis With Kids - Jeffrey Katzenberg & Hari Ravichandran - #967
14 juli 2025 · 2 uur
Jeffrey Katzenberg is a media mogul, film producer, and co-founder of DreamWorks. Lees meer
Hari Ravichandran is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Aura.
From bringing joy to millions of childhoods through beloved Disney films to now addressing the digital challenges facing today’s youth, Jeffrey Katzenberg has partnered with Hari Ravichandran to lead a new revolution focused on safeguarding the mental health and online safety of the next generation. At the heart of it all is this vital question: how do we keep children safe online?
Expect to learn what Jeffery Katzenberg is up to and the current state of modern media and film, how to reinvent yourself at pivotal moments, how to get better at dealing with change and disappointment, what the data says about kids, online safety & how parents can better protect their kids online, the big problems with mental health of the younger generation & how to best address their growing issues, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) What Jeffrey Does & What Makes a Good Story?
(10:51) What Drives Jeffrey & Hari?
(16:40) What’s The State Of Modern Cinema?
(23:04) Jeffrey & Hari on the Star Wars Universe, Gaming, & Dealing With Change
(38:05) What Technology Is Doing To Younger Kids?
(46:45) The Data Behind Keeping Kids Safe Online
(1:00:01) Should We Ban Social Media For Anyone Under 16?
(1:07:24) Why Parents Are the Key to Digital Safety
(1:14:09) The Impact Of Wearable Devices & Celebrity Endorsements On Aura
(1:23:24) How Early Screen Habits Affect Lifelong Patterns
(1:32:51) The Hidden Costs Of Fame & How To Learn From Your Failures
(1:41:32) The Trends Associated With Bullying & What Parents Can Do About It
(1:51:38) Chris’ Thoughts On Adolescence
(1:58:50) Learn More About Jeffrey, Hari, & Aura.comSponsors:
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Why Does Life Sometimes Feel Emotionally Numb? - Dr Scott Eilers - #966
12 juli 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
Dr. Scott Eilers is a clinical psychologist, mental health coach, and an author. Lees meer
Depression gets thrown around a lot these days. Feeling off for a day or two, and suddenly it’s labeled as depression. But what does real depression actually feel like? And more importantly, how do you claw your way out when it feels like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel?
Expect to learn what the difference between feeling sad and actually being depressed is, if mental illnesses has biomarkers and what’s happening neurologically, why so many people feel emotionally flat even when their lives look objectively good, what the warning signs are for someone is becoming emotionally disconnected, the most important things to stop doing to fix depression, what most people misunderstand about depression, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) What Does Depression Feel Like?
(14:42) What Are The Biomarkers of Mental Illness?
(30:06) Five Ways To Handle Sadness & Emptiness
(48:00) What Should We Be Doing To Increase Happiness?
(1:00:27) What is Psychosis?
(1:02:44) Can We Have Too Much Self-Awareness?
(1:07:37) Is There A Link Between Intelligence & Depression?
(1:12:40) Find Out More About Dr EilersSponsors:
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AI Bands, Spotify, TikTok & The Death Of Songwriting - Rick Beato - #965
10 juli 2025 · 2 uur 1 min
Rick Beato is a multi-instrumentalist musician, YouTuber, and a music producer. Lees meer
Music and the industry around it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the rise of AI, the dominance of streaming platforms like Spotify, and the fading relevance of traditional Popstars, the old model of making and producing music is on its last breath. So what comes next? And who or what will shape the future of music?
Expect to learn why Live Nation has become a lot of peoples enemies, what most people don’t understand about the process of making a pop song now, the trends musically that are dominating at the moment and why country is controlling the charts, the impact of TikTok on music generation, the rise of AI artists, bands and the rippling effects it will have on creatives in the music industry, what the future of music monetisation is going to look like, why Popstars are becoming obsolete, and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Imagine If You Were The Guy Who Killed Beyoncé
(02:21) What Goes Into Making A Pop Song?
(10:24) Producer Driven Song vs Artist Written Song
(23:41) What Do Pop Stars Bring To The Table Today?
(29:52) What Trends Are Dominating Currently?
(38:52) Is Music Too Easy To Make Now?
(49:24) The Impact Of TikTok On Music & Formula For Making A Hit Song
(1:05:01) Why Is Country Music So Popular Now?
(1:14:07) Will AI Artists Takeover The Music Industry?
(1:22:33) The Ethics Of AI In Music
(1:36:05) What is The Current Take Of The Music Financial Industry?
(1:41:44) The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of Spotify
(1:47:15) The Future Of Music MonetisationSponsors:
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How To Find Meaning When Life Feels Overwhelming - Simon Sinek - #964
7 juli 2025 · 1 uur 44 min
Simon Sinek is a speaker, founder, and an author. Lees meer
We live in an age of uncertainty, where finding purpose in your life feels harder than ever. So, how do you find a purpose that moves you and trust that it’s worth pursuing? How can you be sure your purpose serves both yourself and the world? In a world starved for meaning, finding yours might be the most important thing you ever do.
Expect to learn if we are in a crisis of purpose, how to deliberately cultivate meaning in your life, how to find your Why and and what makes for a good Why, which struggles Gen Z can learn from millennials mistakes, why men are specifically are struggling with directionlessness in the modern world, if loneliness the cost of leadership, how you can apply an infinite mindset to your personal life and not just business, and much more...
Timestamps:(00:00) Are We In A Crisis Of Purpose?
(09:32) Why It's Important To Sit In 'The Mud' With Someone
(22:24) Simon's Definition of Friendship
(35:45) Everyone Thinks They Are On The Side Of Good
(44:04) Reverse Frankl Law & How Maslow Got It Wrong
(53:40) Success Is Learning Failure Can Be A Good Thing
(1:04:19) How To Stop Feeling Guilty When You Take A Day Off
(1:10:41) Don’t Confuse Your Goals With Life Purpose
(1:22:38) Reflecting On The “Millennial Question” 10 Years Later
(1:36:03) Advice For Someone Paralyzed By Fear
(1:41:21) What’s Next For Simon
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Investigating The True History Of MKUltra & CIA Mind Control - John Lisle - #963
5 juli 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
John Lisle is a historian and an author. Lees meer
The government’s history of secret experiments feels stranger than fiction. Covert projects, UFOs, mind reading, even studies of the occult. But no operation is more infamous than MKUltra. What really happened inside the CIA’s most notorious mind control experiment, and how much of its legacy still shapes our world today?
Expect to learn where the CIA got their interest in mind control from, what the origins of MKUltra were and how it got it’s name, the double lives of the head scientists behind the project, how LSD and other drugs we’re used in secret mind control experiments by the government and if any of their findings had any objective value, the most unethical experiments MKUltra did and what ended up leading to it's downfall and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Researching MKUltra, The CIA, & Mind Control
(15:14) MKUltra's Origin & LSD Experiments
(26:41) The Main Scientists Behind MKUltra
(30:41) CIA Funding & Celebrity Involvement
(41:30) Experiments On Mental Health
(47:27) The Worst & Unethical Brain Experiments
(52:27) Did MKUltra Create Anything Useful?
(1:01:14) The Downfall Of MKUltra
(1:09:30) The "Project Monarch" Conspiracy Theory
(1:14:44) Find Out More About John
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The Real Reason Birth Rates Are Falling - Lyman Stone - #962
3 juli 2025 · 1 uur 48 min
Lyman Stone is a demographer, researcher, and a writer. Lees meer
It’s no surprise that birth rates are plummeting; raising kids feels harder than ever. Life is expensive, the future feels uncertain, and chaos is everywhere. So how do we reverse course? What would actually convince people to have more children and pull us back from a looming population crisis?
Expect to learn why fertility rates are falling off a cliff, why many young adults are struggling to have and even afford children in this economy, where mating preferences for fertility comes from, how women get their standards for men and who they base it off of, if men are suppose to be the breadwinners of a family this day in age, the real satisfaction rates of men and women in the workforce, why humans have such a hard time with big changes, and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Twitter Post That Caused Insane Tension
(04:39) The Relationship Between Population Density & Fertility
(14:14) Why Young Adults Aren’t Leaving The Nest
(20:17) Why Parenthood Is Not For Everyone
(30:37) One Minister’s Plan to Increase Births
(37:19) Where Do Fertility Preferences Come From?
(47:17) Where Do Women’s Income Standards Come From?
(57:46) Are Men Supposed To Be Providers For Their Family?
(1:06:39) How Women Size Up Potential Partners
(1:11:56) Low Fertility Rates In South Korea & The “K-Popification” Of Asian Youth
(1:25:05) Satisfaction Comparisons of Men & Women In The Workforce
(1:38:29) Why Most Of Us Love Conformity
(1:43:48) Find Out More About Lyman
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19 Raw Lessons To Not Mess Up Your Life - Mark Manson - #961
30 juni 2025 · 2 uur 12 min
Mark Manson is a writer, entrepreneur, and a New York Times best-selling author. Lees meer
Mark is one of my favorite thinkers. His blog, books, and X account are packed with timeless lessons I come back to again and again. Today, we get to go through some of his best lessons on life, love, and everything that makes us human.
Expect to learn how to actually stand up for yourself, what the real process of personal growth looks like, what it takes to actually cultivate confidence, why it’s impossible for someone who destroys your mental health to be the love of your life, why feeling like you have no idea what you’re doing is the price of entry to achieving your dreams, why you should learn to trust people more, and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) People Would Need Less Therapy If They Set Better Boundaries
(11:29) The More You Cultivate Yourself, The More You Have To Give
(18:13) Personal Growth Is Learning To Lie To Ourselves Less
(30:05) Confidence & Fear Both Require Something That Hasn't Happened Yet
(40:07) It's Better To Be Loved For Who You Are Than Who You Pretend To Be
(51:01) It's Hard To Love Someone Who Breaks Your Mental Health
(58:46) Having No Idea Of What You're Doing Is The Price Of Receiving Your Dream
(1:13:24) Emotion Is The Most Important Productivity System
(1:27:33) The Happiest People Don't Question Their Choices
(1:39:41) Trust People. Distrusting Everyone Is A Lot Worse
(1:46:52) He Who Has The Smallest Ego Wins
(2:00:49) People Adopt Values For What They Get Validated For
(2:10:56) Find Out More About Mark
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The Spiciest Ideas Of Evolutionary Biology - Dr Jerry Coyne - #960
28 juni 2025 · 1 uur 22 min
Dr Jerry Coyne is an evolutionary biologist, professor at the University of Chicago, and an author. Lees meer
Has ideology hijacked academia? In fields like evolutionary biology, the data should speak for itself, but what happens when scientific findings clash with cultural taboos? How do researchers navigate this minefield, and what can be done to protect science from political pressure moving forward?
Expect to learn how Dr Coyne views evolution from a different lens, how biologists view biological sex and gender, why science communicators became too afraid of backlash to speak plainly about data, what worries Dr Coyne most about the ideological pressures in academia today, if biology has been subverted by ideology, what Dr Coyne has learned about human nature from engaging with critics of his work, & much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Dr. Coyne’s Take On Evolution
(15:34) The Impact Of Woke Culture On The Sciences
(26:36) How Humans Developed Into The Conscious Animals We Are Today
(35:08) Why Human Adaptations Vary Around The World
(48:03) Sex, Gender & What The Science Actually Says
(1:04:55) How To Deal With Controversial Topics In Science
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The Hidden Struggles Of Mental Health In Music - Underoath - #959
26 juni 2025 · 2 uur 46 min
Aaron Gillespie is the drummer, vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath. Lees meer
Tim McTague is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Sex, drugs, and rock & roll, the dream every young man grows up hearing about. But is it all it’s made out to be? Aaron and Tim, from one of Metal’s most legendary bands, Underoath, have lived that life. The shows, the parties, the chaos, but also the sleepless nights, the fractured relationships, & the moments of wondering if it’s all worth it. Behind the noise & fame, what does the rockstar life actually cost?
Expect to learn the origins of Underoath and what life is like on the road, how touring in a band affects your relationships with the ones you love and how it takes a toll on your mental health, what the rollercoaster of success is like and how the guys were able to deal with fame, the top 5 deathbed regrets of rockstars, what the songwriting scene is like In Nashville at the moment, how men can age peacefully & well, and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Longevity Of The Band & Life On The Road
(07:17) How Touring Affects Relationships
(19:55) How Touring Affects Mental Health
(29:55) How Touring Affects Your Loved Ones
(36:49) The Emotional Rollercoaster of Success
(50:57) The Reality Of Fame
(1:14:23) The Price Of Precision In Any Art Form
(1:39:58) How To Know Your Priorities Are Grounded
(1:44:53 )The Top Five Deathbed Regrets Of Fallen Rockstars
(1:55:35) The Current Songwriting Scene In Nashville
(2:17:02) Manhood & Aging Well
(2:28:12) The Dynamics Of Aaron & Tim’s RelationshipSponsors:
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The 11 Risk Factors That Are Destroying Your Brain - Dr Daniel Amen - #958
23 juni 2025 · 1 uur 49 min
Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist, brain-health researcher, founder of the Amen Clinics & New York Times bestselling author. Lees meer
You only get one brain, so how do you keep it healthy for life? Dr. Daniel Amen has scanned over half a million brains and knows exactly what helps and what hurts your brain. Using cutting-edge research and science-backed strategies, Dr. Amen reveals the keys to keeping your mind sharp and your body thriving.
Expect to learn how to kill your automatic negative thoughts (ANTS), what a healthy brain should look like, what is contributing to the mental health crisis of the younger generations, the true impacts of alcohol, weed and other substances on your brain, the best supplements to take for brain health, how to rewire your brain to be a better romantic partner, how to get rid of brain fog, the best exercises and activity for a better functioning brain, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Brainscans For Psychiatry & How They Work
(08:42) Why Are We The Unhappiest Generation?
(23:28) Brain Fog & Negative Impacts On The Brain
(41:47) Immunity, Infections, & The Brain
(47:09) How To Protect Your Brain In The Modern World
(1:00:42) The Perfect Environment Where Mental Illness Thrives
(1:07:28) Why Is Anxiety So Prevalent In The 21st Century?
(1:12:32) The Best Supplements For Your Brain
(1:31:32) Can We Rewire Ourselves To Be Better Partners?
(1:40:59) Daily Habits That Improve Brain Health
(1:47:26) Find Out More About Dr AmenSponsors:
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How To Live Freely In A Goal-Obsessed World - Anne-Laure Le Cunff - #957
21 juni 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Anne‑Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, founder, and an author. Lees meer
We live by unconscious mental scripts. Most of the time, we don’t even realize it, until we wake up and see the life we’re living isn’t what we truly want. So how do we unlearn what no longer serves us and rewire our mind to align with who we really are?
Expect to learn what the problem is when people obsess over finding their purpose, how to know if you’re following your own dreams or someone else’s, the tactics you can learn to begin unlearning cultural scripts, how to get more comfortable with uncertainty, how to deal with the shame of letting go of busyness and driving toward your purpose, why posture is so overlooked in mental health, how to improve a destructive mindset, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Process Of Finding Your Purpose
(09:03) The Relationship With Humans & Uncertainty
(20:45) The Usefulness Of Liminal Spaces
(26:43) What is Compensatory Control Theory?
(37:59) What is Time Anxiety?
(56:52) Dopamine Loops & Our Sleep-Wake Cycles
(1:06:24) Find Out More About Anne-LaureSponsors:
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How Pornhub Became The Internet’s Biggest Crime Scene - Laila Mickelwait - #956
19 juni 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
Laila Mickelwait is an anti-sex-trafficking activist, founder, and an author. Lees meer
One of the most visited websites on the planet is more than just a site; it’s a crime scene. As Pornhub rose to global dominance, a lack of regulation allowed thousands to be exploited against their will. Now, Leila Mickelwait is leading the charge to expose the truth, demand justice, and bring real accountability to an industry built on harm.
Expect to learn why Pornhub isn’t just a porn site but a crime scene, the story of Pornhub across the years and where it all went wrong, the major significance of the #trackinghub hashtag, what the most uncomfortable truth people ignore about online sexual abuse is, why regulators decided not to act despite obvious red flags from the site, the fallout of trying to get Pornhub shut down, what changes need to occur in tech regulation to stop abuse from occurring are, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Pornhub Is Not A Porn Site, It’s A Crime Scene
(08:01) The Movement That Held PornHub Accountable
(22:15) The Investigation of Pornhub
(32:13) What Does A Healthy Porn Moderation Process Look Like?
(49:28) How Pornhub Tried To Discredit Traffickinghub
(56:22) The Dangers Of Underage Exposure To Pornsites
(1:06:03) Keeping Children Safe Online By Using Aura
(1:12:51) Learn More About LailaSponsors:
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Is Church The New Counterculture? - Girls Gone Bible - #955
16 juni 2025 · 1 uur 40 min
Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma are the hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast. Lees meer
Why is religion making a comeback? In a world where so many feel lost, faith is finding new ground. But this isn't your parents' religion. It's different, and rising through voices like the hosts from Girls Gone Bible. The question is: how does the world make space for faith in a time that often leaves no room for it?
Expect to learn what might be driving young people back towards religion, why more men than women are becoming religious for the first time in decades, what the biggest issues the Girls Gone Bible audience struggles with, why so many people are dissatisfied with their relationships, what drove the girls to each other and how they found their religion, what the definition of sin is and how the girls differentiate between “religion” and a personal relationship with God, how people can get started finding their faith, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introductions & The New Religious Revival
(11:05) Religion Versus A Relationship With God
(24:36) What Do The Girls Gone Bible Believe About Sin?
(31:11) The Modern Tension Between Faith & Femininity
(44:40) What Do Women Want From Men?
(47:01) Balancing Humility & Spreading A Message
(55:38) What To Do When Your Past Is Weaponised
(1:03:18) What Is Chris’s Relationship With Faith?
(1:12:06) Why Is Atheism Not Cool Anymore?
(1:22:11) How Chris Deals With Humility, Pride, & Ego
(1:29:43) How Has Your Daily Life Changed?
(1:35:52) What’s Next For The GBB Girls?Sponsors:
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Chasing The Most Hated Hacker In History - Joe Tidy - #954
14 juni 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
Joe Tidy is a BBC cybersecurity correspondent, covering hacking, data security, and online safety. Lees meer
Many have either fallen victim personally to a cyberattack or know someone who has. But what exactly is this growing threat? Who’s behind it, why are they doing it, and, most importantly, how can you protect yourself?
Expect to learn what Scattered Spider is, if teenage hackers are the new digital cartel and why Russia is such a hotbed for hacking, when cyber security attacks will be treated as an act of war, the wild story of the hacker Julius Kivimäki, the fallout from the crowd strike attack the put the world on standstill, if regulation of the dark web and crypto economy will ever evolve past what it is today, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) What Is Scattered Spider?
(07:52) How We Get Hacked & What We Can Do About It?
(18:32) Today’s Rising Hacking Culture & Cybercrime
(26:40) Which Country Is Cybercrime Most Prevalent?
(33:03) Will Cyber Attacks Ever Be Treated As An Act Of War?
(37:41) How Do Cybersecurity Firms Find Hackers?
(42:39) The Lizard Squad Hack Of Christmas of 2010
(49:16) Insights From An Interview With A Hacker
(1:09:25) Who Is The Most Wanted Cyber Criminal In The World?
(1:15:53) The Day CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Caused The World To Implode
(1:20:08) Will Regulations Ever Catch Up With Cybercrime?
(1:25:45) Where To Find Joe Tidy’s Book
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Decoding The Secrets Of A Meaningful Life - Jimmy Carr - #953
12 juni 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
Having made his career out of cutting jokes and brutal roasts, today Jimmy Carr reveals a more introspective side. Jimmy opens up about his favorite parts of life, the best bits of his show, and the wisdom he's picked up along the way.
Expect to learn why Jimmy is such a fan of the show, and how his thinking has been influenced but the MW podcast ecosystem, how to know what you should be doing with your life, ways to overcome anxiety and dealing with the balance of meaning and pleasure, what life is like on the road for Jimmy, how Jimmy has learned to enjoy his time better, and where he finds gratitude, how fatherhood changed Jimmy for the better, how to become someone worth becoming, and much more… Lees meerTimestamps:
(00:00) Why Jimmy Is A Fan Of Modern Wisdom
(06:46) Creativity Can’t Be White Knuckled
(20:56) If You Want An Interesting Life, Do This
(31:04) Finding Your Life’s Direction
(48:26) How Fatherhood Changed Jimmy
(55:44) The Delayed Happiness Syndrome
(1:04:40) The Nobility Of Drudgery
(1:11:22) Taking Pleasure From The Ordinary
(1:17:22) Why UK Comedians Are So Special
(1:26:38) Lessons From A Stag Party
(1:36:09) The Relationship With Your Inner Critic
(1:51:43) Doing Less But BetterSponsors:
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41 Harsh Truths Nobody Wants To Admit - Alex Hormozi - #952
9 juni 2025 · 4 uur
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Lees meer
Alex’s Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few years. Today we get to go through some of his best lessons about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience again. And as always this is so, so good.
Expect to learn the skills needed to thrive in todays every changing world, why a few bad days shouldn’t ruin the rest of your year, how Alex’s mind has changed about work and happiness in the past year, how to figure out what you want in life, the rare dynamic between Alex and his wife Leila, why having a work life balance isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, why more money won’t buy you more happiness, how to get a top tier girls and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) Do What You Want, No One Will Remember
(10:14) The #1 Skill Everyone Should Learn
(32:30) How To Not Let 1 Bad Day Spiral Into More
(47:31) The Sacrifices Needed To Be Successful
(58:57) Hormozi’s Flip To Discovering Happiness
(1:13:13) Alex’s Blueprint For A Successful Life
(1:28:06) Why You Need To Master The Boring, Mundane Middle
(1:41:37) If You’re 22, You Don’t Need A Work-Life Balance
(2:01:17) The True Meaning Of Success
(2:22:01) The Power Of Trying Anything Even If You Suck
(2:43:54) Why Pain Is Necessary For Real Progress
(2:52:46) How To Find True Love
(2:58:03) A Heartbreaking Love Letter
(3:03:20) Should You Be Jacked & Rich Before Finding Love?
(3:21:56) How To Land A Top Tier Girl
(3:30:23) You Don’t Need Work-Life Balance If You’re Obsessed
(3:40:52) Don't Be Surprised By Results You Didn't Work For
(3:45:43) Alex’s Journey Of Discovering Meditation
(3:58:21) Reflecting On Alex’s Changed Mindset Over The Past YearSponsors:
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How To Fix Your Brain’s Addiction To Anxiety & Worry - Dr Russell Kennedy - #951
7 juni 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a neuroscientist specializing in anxiety treatment, physician, and an author. Lees meer
Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions. But today, we feel it even when there's no real threat. So what's going on? What does science say about this ancient emotion, and how can we manage it in the modern world?
Expect to learn why anxiety is so common nowadays, the neuroscience of why we worry, the big differences between anxiety and worry, the biggest triggers of anxiety and how to manage them better, how to undo-chronic anxiety and how anxiety shows up differently for men and women, if it is it a blessing or a curse to feel things deeply, where people pleasing come from neurologically and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why Is Anxiety So Common
(05:41) Where Fear of Uncertainty Comes From
(10:45) How Uncertainty Anxiety Can Manifest Itself
(14:43) The Default Mode Network
(17:00) How Worry Affects Anxiety
(19:19) Why Does Rumination Feel Good?
(24:15) Can Anxiety Be Mislabeled?
(26:08) A Meditation to Locate & Reduce Anxiety
(32:48) The Goggins Cortex
(33:43) How to Deal with Unwanted Anxiousness
(37:01) We are Addicted to Uncertainty
(39:56) Talk Therapy & ACT Therapy
(47:33) How Effective is Medication?
(50:07) Can We Undo Chronic Anxiety?
(53:57) Is it Necessary to Heal Our Past?
(55:47) How Does Anxiety Show Up Differently for Men & Women?
(58:50) Is Feeling Deeply a Blessing or a Curse?
(01:01:47) When the Traditional Approach Doesn't Work
(01:04:50) S.H.O.U.L.D.
(01:06:13) Dr. Russell's Courses & Information MaterialsSponsors:
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Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling - Craig Jones - #950
5 juni 2025 · 1 uur 31 min
Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational. Lees meer
From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned his life into a world of fun and chaos. From rolling with legends, clowning on traditions, and building a jiu-jitsu empire that’s as unorthodox as it is elite, Craig proves every day that you can be world-class without following the old playbook.
Expect to learn what happened to Craig Jones while in Colombia, what it was like meeting Pablo Escobar’s sister, why Craig Jones was in Ethiopia and doing ketamine with the locals, why Craig got an MS13 Tattoo and why he subsequently went missing for a while, the biggest updates from the world of BJJ, UFC, and wrestling, Craigs thoughts on Greg Souders, Jon Jones & Gordon Ryan and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) The First Craig Jones Invitational
(03:41) Meeting Pablo Escobar’s Sister
(05:52) Getting Drugged in Colombia
(13:15) Charity Work in Ethiopia
(24:30) Trying Ketamine With the Locals
(27:07) Why Craig Got Arrested in Bali
(30:28) Building a School in Peru
(34:14) Exploring the Favelas in Brazil
(38:20) Adventures in Venezuela
(46:55) The Second Craig Jones Invitational
(55:06) The Fallout From ADCC
(59:14) Making Grappling More Exciting
(01:04:25) Reuniting With John Danaher
(01:08:37) Future Ambitions of CJI
(01:11:49) Craig’s Thoughts on Greg Souders
(01:14:59) Cornering in UFC
(01:18:29) Building Up Confidence in Fighting
(01:20:58) The Past & Future of Grappling
(01:26:22) Craig’s Training
(01:27:21) What’s Next for Craig?Sponsors:
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How To Build Unstoppable Confidence - Jocko Willink - #949
2 juni 2025 · 1 uur 58 min
Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster. Lees meer
In a world overflowing with choices, we often confuse freedom with indulgence. But real freedom—the kind that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership—comes from discipline. From forging inner strength alone to leading elite teams of Navy SEALs, Jocko's life proves that discipline is the foundation for true autonomy.
Expect to learn how people can be more confident with their decision making, the best tactics to overcome fear, what it’s actually like to be in a firefight, what people misunderstand about what ‘Discipline equals freedom’ actually means, what a disciplined like looks like to Jocko, how to train mental toughness, Jocko’s thoughts on the new administration and military recruitment numbers, if we’re close to a major conflict, how men can be better about handling their emotions, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs
(06:23) How to Be More Confident in Your Decisions
(20:39) One Word You Need to Overcome Fear
(31:59) What It’s Really Like to Be in a Firefight
(50:19) Biggest Misconceptions About Discipline
(01:00:11) When You Can’t See a Light at the End of the Tunnel
(01:13:50) Staying Driven During Times of Success
(01:16:36) Advice to Directionless Young Men
(01:23:35) How to Not Let Comfort Weaken You
(01:30:05) Pete Hegseth’s Impact on the US Army
(01:37:39) The Future of Warfare
(01:57:06) What’s Next for Jocko?Sponsors:
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The Secret To Becoming A Confident Speaker - Matt Abrahams - #948
31 mei 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Matt Abrahams is a communication expert, Stanford lecturer, and podcaster. Lees meer
Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares practical tips and tools to help you think faster, speak smarter, and become a more effective communicator.
Expect to learn how to speak more confidently, why people choke when they are put on the spot and how to overcome anxiety while speaking, how having structure can actually liberate spontaneous speaking, how to avoid rambling and get to the point faster, he biggest errors people make during conversations, how to give a compelling toast with zero prep, the key ingredients of a meaningful apology, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why Do People Have Speaking Anxiety?
(04:36) Advice for Managing Anxiety
(07:44) Why People Choke on the Spot
(10:17) Can You Over-Prepare?
(14:43) How to Avoid Rambling
(19:25) Thinking Fast on Your Feet
(23:40) No Such Thing as a Stupid Question
(28:21) Questions to Build Connection
(35:40) Surprising Stats About Communication
(40:05) Getting Rid of Filler Words
(48:25) Importance of Confidence in Communication
(52:13) Warming Up Your Voice
(54:01) How to Make Meaningful Small Talk
(55:59) The Keys to a Strong Apology
(57:36) Where to Find MattSponsors:
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How To Not Let Your Past Define You - Scott Barry Kaufman - #947
29 mei 2025 · 1 uur 18 min
Scott Barry Kaufman is a Psychologist at Columbia University, a writer and podcaster. Lees meer
Why is victim culture so common in the West? Everyone’s been hurt, so it’s easy to claim victimhood, so why has it become a core identity and how do we honour pain without being defined by it?
Expect to learn where a victimhood mentality comes from, what predicts whether someone is likely to fall into the victimhood trap or mindset and if modern culture is contributing or incentivising victimhood, the most harmful myths around identity and trauma, how you cultivate psychological flexibility in moments of deep emotional pain, the big difference between authenticity and self-esteem, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Reconciling With Your Past
(04:45) What is Victimhood Mentality?
(10:26) Where Does Victim Mentality Come From?
(14:30) Why is Victimhood So Seductive?
(17:46) Our Feeling of Being Broken
(20:28) Victimhood in Evolution
(30:50) Are Genes Destiny?
(37:35) The Dynamics of Epigenetics
(44:46) Researching Highly Sensitive People
(50:34) How to Recognise if You Are Highly Sensitive
(59:19) Advice for Highly Sensitive People
(01:04:56) The Role of Internally-Generated Safety
(01:09:29) Links Between Self-Esteem & Victimhood
(01:12:17) Accepting Your Past Without Being Ruled By It
(01:14:05) Where to Find ScottSponsors:
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$0 To $1M: The New Rules For Building A Thriving Business - Daniel Priestley - #946
26 mei 2025 · 2 uur 5 min
Daniel Priestley is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author. Lees meer
We’ve seen more change in business over the last 10 years than in the 50 before it. From the rise of artificial intelligence to a total cultural reset. how do you adapt to the current landscape, and what timeless truths still drive lasting success?
Expect to learn about the current state of the UK, what Daniel learned about his discussion with Gary’s Economics, the process for taking your business form $0 to $1M per month, how to get from $0 to $10k per month first, how to charge more for you business and how to sell it, where Daniel finds his source of happiness, which aspects of your business you should outsource to AI and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) Why Entrepreneurs Are Leaving the UK
(04:07) Daniel’s Debate With Gary Stevenson
(22:23) Employment Vs Ownership
(31:34) Going From Idea to Business
(38:11) Best & Worst Businesses to Start
(41:28) Go From 0 to 10K a Month
(46:12) Developing a Team of Staff
(57:09) The Difference Between 10K/Month & 100K/Month
(01:11:21) What Aspects of a Business Should AI Do?
(01:13:23) How to Know When to Increase a Price
(01:20:54) Knowing When to Let Someone Go
(01:25:48) Selling Your Business
(01:36:21) Making the Running of Your Business Fun
(01:42:39) Starting a Family as a Business Founder
(01:45:46) Building a Resilient Mindset
(01:56:55) How Technology is Changing the Business Landscape
(02:03:39) Where to Find DanielSponsors:
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The Art Of Self Mastery - Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi - #945
24 mei 2025 · 1 uur 2 min
Shi Heng Yi is a Shaolin master, headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe, and teacher of Kung Fu and Chan Buddhism Lees meer
What can the Shaolin lifestyle teach us in a world full of distractions? In the rush of modern life, learning to pause, breathe, and reflect can be the difference between a good day and a bad one. So what other timeless principles can monks offer that still hold power today?
Expect to learn what self mastery means and how to master yourself, the Shaolin monk approach to mental clarity and breath work, what to do if you feel like something is missing from your life, how people can better deal with regret, how you can be more present, the Shaolin training method to overcome modern distractions, how to build mental resilience and much more…
Timestamps:
(0:00) The Meaning of Self-Mastery
(03:01) The Areas People Neglect the Most
(06:20) How Much Control Can We Have Over Our Minds?
(15:23) Preparing for Difficult Times During Times of Comfort
(19:39) Why Become a Monk?
(22:28) How to Begin Finding Your Purpose
(28:45) Interrupting the Cycle of Pursuing Things
(33:26) Balancing Self-Improvement & Self-Love
(37:49) Dealing With Regret
(41:56) Where Do Discipline & Focus Come From?
(46:17) How Being a Monk Changes the Texture of Your Mind
(51:02) Calming Our Unprocessed Trauma
(55:52) The Courage to Face Our Own PainSponsors:
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A Masterclass In Storytelling - Will Storr - #944
22 mei 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
Will Storr is an author, journalist, and former photographer. Lees meer
Stories mould who we are, from our character to our cultural identity. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions, and shape our politics and beliefs. Some of the world’s greatest contributors are those who have learned to master storytelling. Is storytelling something we can learn? Is there a science to storytelling?
Expect to learn how we use stories to gain status, why stories are key to how we process reality, what most people get wrong about great storytelling, the fundamental questions great storytellers answer, what the best stories in recent history, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Why Are Stories So Persuasive?
(03:45) The Problem of Knowingness
(08:29) Stories Are the Language of the Brain
(13:55) The Link Between Stories & Social Identity
(25:22) How Stories Engineer Tribal Preferences
(39:05) How We Use Stories to Gain Status
(44:31) Rivalry in Storytelling
(57:36) Storytelling in Cancel Culture
(01:05:32) What People Get Wrong About Good Storytelling
(01:10:19) The Importance of Heroes in Stories
(01:20:07) How to Make Stories Stick More
(01:26:09) The Story Around Smoking Cigarettes
(01:33:41) Where to Find WillSponsors:
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The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness - Will Ahmed - #943
19 mei 2025 · 1 uur 54 min
Will Ahmed is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of WHOOP. Lees meer
Wearable fitness tech has taken over in 2025, from sleep scores to stress tracking and everything in between. So how did WHOOP grow into a $3.6 billion giant? And how do you use the data to improve your life without letting it control you?
Expect to learn why CrossFit is so unpopular now and what happened to its falloff, what the broad trends of fitness are across the globe, how to get past your self-doubt and stop being so hard on yourself, how to deal with rejection better, what it is like hanging with the world’s best athletes, how to avoid being a prisoner of your wearable fitness data, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Downfall of CrossFit
(04:34) Recent Global Trends in the Fitness Industry
(13:11) How Being an Only Child Influences You
(17:31) Overcoming Self-Doubt
(25:01) Balancing Ambition & Gratitude
(34:44) Running a Company While Experiencing Grief
(39:18) Finding Out What You Truly Want
(43:18) The Journey of Pursuing What You Want
(56:27) The Romanticisation of Failure
(01:10:41) Learning From the World’s Best Athletes
(01:19:31) Getting Trapped in Over-Optimisation
(01:32:14) The Real Costs of the Outcomes You Desire
(01:37:57) Will’s Perfect Morning Routine
(01:43:54) Biggest Hacks for Overseas Travel
(01:51:22) What’s Next for WillSponsors:
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How To Actually Build Discipline - Gen. Stanley McChrystal - #942
17 mei 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Gen. Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star U.S. Army general, former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan, and and an author. Lees meer
From the battlefield to daily life, it’s the small consistent choices that win both. So how can traits like discipline, integrity, and character shape everyday success and even prepare you to lead at the highest level?
Expect to learn how the General thinks about discipline and what makes discipline such a powerful predictor of personal and professional success, how to balance high standards for yourself with gratitude for what you’ve achieved, why character is so important and how Stanley defines it, how leaders balance personal ambition with the greater good, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Nearly Getting Expelled From West Point
(04:19) Learning From Any Experience
(12:55) Why Is Discipline So Highly Valued?
(23:51) Having Both Gratitude & High Standards
(34:47) Balancing Service With Personal Ambition
(47:16) The Role of Conviction
(51:38) The Price You Pay For Success
(57:14) Where to Find StanleySponsors:
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How to Break Free From Chronic Anxiety - Martha Beck - #941
15 mei 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Martha Beck is a sociologist, life coach, and an author. Lees meer
Why is anxiety so widespread today? It feels like nearly everyone is struggling with it in some form, but where does it come from, and what are the most effective ways to manage it or overcome it completely?
Expect to learn why anxiety always lies, what most people misunderstand about how anxiety works, the true tension between anxiety and creativity and the role creativity plays in anxiety expression, how to overcome your negative inner voice, why most people get stuck when undergoing a personal transformation, how to become your trust and most authentic self, how to overcome trauma and resentment and much more…
Timestamps:(00:00) Anxiety Always Lies
(05:33) Are We Designed to Be Anxious?
(15:22) Overcoming the Anxiety Spiral
(27:30) How Anxiety Impacts Creativity
(30:26) Activating the Right Side of Your Brain
(34:00) The Role of Courage in Pursuing Creativity
(39:35) Effective Interventions For Anxious People
(43:20) Martha’s Autoimmune Issues
(47:47) Advice For People With Chronic Illness
(51:33) The Most Common Limiting Beliefs
(57:01) Pay Attention to Your Fleeting Thoughts
(01:02:51) Where to Find MarthaSponsors:
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The Harsh Price Of Extreme Performance - Cameron Hanes - #940
12 mei 2025 · 1 uur 55 min
Cameron Hanes is a bowhunter, ultramarathon runner, podcaster, and an author. Lees meer
How should we deal with suffering? Most people do everything they can to avoid it, but a rare few seek it out. What if pain isn't just something to survive, but something that deepens our gratitude for the moments that truly matter?
Expect to learn what drives Cam to do what he does and what being “undeniable” means to him, what the biggest lesson most people learn when they first go hunting is, the hardest thing Cam has ever done physically, if hard work beats genetics and pedigree, how Cam raised his sons and and what he would do differently, how the average people can train themselves to deal better with suffering, how Cam would feel if he felt truly worth of his acheivements, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Chris & Cam’s Last Meeting
(05:05) What Drives Cam’s Relentlessness?
(18:13) Cam’s Reflections on Fatherhood
(35:46) Why the Internet Hates Successful Men
(44:52) The Record For Running a Marathon in Crocs
(47:08) Seeing the Success of Cam’s Kids
(51:12) Is Love or Hate a Better Motivator?
(55:44) The Trap of Meaning Without Pleasure
(01:12:39) Cam’s Most Difficult Physical Tests
(01:21:00) Connections Between Genetics, Talent & Hard Work
(01:32:17) The Downsides of Romanticising Suffering
(01:43:33) How Cam Navigates Success & Stays Humble
(01:52:59) Where to Find CamSponsors:
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The Neuroscience Of How To Improve Your Memory & Focus - Dr Charan Ranganath - #939
10 mei 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
Dr. Charan Ranganath is a cognitive neuroscientist, professor, and an author. Lees meer
What are memories? Our brains are shaped by countless experiences, but how exactly do we store these stories? Learn what makes some memories stick, why others fade, and how our minds handle the ones we'd rather forget.
Expect to learn why memory is important, what the difference is between the experiencing self and the remembering self, How human memory works, why we remember some events so clearly and others vaguely or not at all, how we can make ourselves forget, the best memory improvement techniques, what the relationship between memory and novel experiences is, how our memories shaped by our social interactions, and much more…Timestamps:
(00:00) Why is Memory Important?
(01:23) The Experiencing Self Vs the Remembering Self
(07:00) Inside the Brains of Super-Rememberers
(10:23) How Does Human Memory Work?
(12:11) What Predicts Whether We Will Remember Something?
(22:24) Similarities Between Memory & Breathing
(26:50) Why Do We Forget Things?
(32:43) Fundamentals of Training Memory
(36:15) Explaining Error-Driven Learning
(45:29) Experiencing Things Worth Remembering
(51:44) Relationship Between Emotions & Memory
(57:57) Can You Learn Something If You Can’t Remember Doing it?
(01:00:54) Novelty & Intensity For Memory
(01:04:24) Memory & the Passage of Time
(01:07:46) Myths to Dispel About Memory
(01:11:03) Where to Find CharanSponsors:
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How Modern Parenting Got It All Wrong - Dr Paul Turke - #938
8 mei 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Dr Paul Turke is a pediatrician, evolutionary anthropologist, and an author. Lees meer
How did humans raise kids 1,000 years ago? Today’s parenting is all routines, data-driven insights and what the latest research says. But what can ancient wisdom teach us about parenting, and where might it call our modern methods into question?
Expect to learn how child rearing might look different if parents were educated in evolutionary theory, what the evolutionary role of grandparents are, and why it matters for raising kids today, Where babies would have slept ancestrally, why toddlers wake up at night, throw food, or act out and why might those be smart behaviors, what parents should know about “normal” child development from an evolutionary view, what we can we learn from cultures that co-sleep, breastfeed longer, and parent together and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Evolutionary Parenting
(05:40) The Evolutionary Role of Grandparents
(13:33) Why Menopause Occurs
(18:22) How Modern Parenting is Encouraging Anxiety
(24:56) Is Leaving Kids at Daycare Beneficial?
(29:39) Sleeping Habits of Ancient Children
(33:47) The Evolutionary Reason for Why Kids Act Out
(37:01) Advantages of Breastfeeding
(42:30) The Medicalisation of Childbirth & Childcare
(51:23) How Society Could Have Avoided a Rise in Food Allergies
(59:50) The Growth of Obesity in Kids
(01:03:32) Are We Overusing Medication?
(01:06:48) What an Evolution-Focused NICU Would Look Like
(01:11:20) Risks in Misapplying Evolutionary
(01:14:58) Where to Find PaulSponsors:
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How To Overcome The Worst Pain Of Your Life - Jeremy Renner - #937
5 mei 2025 · 1 uur 47 min
Jeremy Renner is an actor, musician, and an author. Lees meer
From Hollywood’s biggest star to a near-tragic ending, Jeremy Renner’s comeback is a story of pain, recovery, and incredible resilience. How did the Oscar nominee fight to bounce back, and what’s next now that he’s fully recovered?
Expect to learn the real story of what happened to Jeremy during the snowplow accident, what it feels like to get run over and see your eyeball fall out of it’s socket, how Jeremy was able to recover so well and look as just as he did before the accident, how to deal with excruciating amount of pain, how Jeremy’s meditation practices came in handy during his darkest hours, what it was like being a part of The Avengers & the craziness of being one of the biggest stars in the world, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Life After Jeremy’s Accident
(12:44) What Happened to Jeremy?
(27:34) The Reality of Looking at Your Own Eye
(36:02) When the Pain Actually Kicked In
(44:51) Advice for People Currently Dealing With Pain
(53:36) Keeping Motivated During Intense Recovery
(01:01:32) The Biggest Aspects of Jeremy’s Recovery
(01:11:59) How to Avoid Being a Victim
(01:14:39) Jeremy’s Outlook on Life
(01:18:55) Shifting Between Selfless & Self-Focused
(01:27:59) Returning to Professional Acting
(01:31:25) The Importance of Having Good People Around You
(01:35:11) Being Involved in the Avengers
(01:41:45) What’s Next for Jeremy?Sponsors:
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How To Rewire Your Brain To Take More Risks - Alex Hutchinson - #936
3 mei 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist, former physicist, and an author.
Why are humans wired to explore? Lees meerWe’re naturally drawn to the unknown, but that curiosity can sometimes lead us off course. So how do you design a life that channels exploration and dopamine in the right direction without going too far?
Expect to learn why humans are drawn to explore and what the neuroscience behind exploration does to us in, the truth as BS behind dopamine and how to design your life to maximize dopamine, how uncertainty plays into our drive to explore, if curiosity and exploration are the same, the importance of play, what separates the elite athletes compared to the average person in terms of mental capabilities, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Alex’s Interest in Explorers
(03:30) Why Humans Are Drawn to Exploring
(06:09) Living in an Explored World
(09:45) Untold Truths About Dopamine
(18:07) The Role of Uncertainty in Exploration
(29:08) Why Putting in Effort Brings More Meaning
(35:10) How to Stop & Enjoy Life Better
(42:55) Importance of Cognitive Exploration
(47:41) Does Exercise Actually Help Mental Health?
(53:13) The Truth About Zone 2 Cardio & VO2 Max
(56:11) How Alex Changed After Studying Exploration
(59:03) Advice For People Who Enjoy Certainty
(01:04:19) Where to Find AlexSponsors:
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Limerence Explained: Why Do We Get Addicted To People? - Crappy Childhood Fairy - #935
1 mei 2025 · 1 uur 26 min
Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, is a trauma educator, Youtuber and an author. Lees meer
Why do some people fall so hard, so fast? It might not be love, but it could be limerence. So what exactly is limerence, what triggers it, and how do you handle it, whether you're experiencing it or the one receiving it?
Expect to learn what limerence is and how it differs from infatuation or a crush, what the main emotions behind limerence is and what causes it, why some people get hardcore limerence and others don’t, if limerence is a type of mental illness or if it can be caused by just good sex, how modern media depictions of functional and dysfunctional relationships contribute to limerence, if limerence if more common in women or men, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) What Is The Meaning Of Limerence?
(04:57) Does An Anxious Avoidant Relationship Entail Limerence?
(07:21) The Main Emotions Of A Limerent Person
(21:51) Is There An Imbalance Of Value In The Mind?
(26:41) What Causes Limerence?
(35:53) Example Of A Limerent Person And LO
(39:38) Seeking Out The Right Relationship
(44:35) Why Limerence Doesn't Affect Everyone
(50:11) Managing Our Own Needs And Responsibility
(58:19) Does Limerence Serve An Evolutionary Purpose?
(01:01:16) Is Limerence An Addiction?
(01:14:32) Does Limerence Effect One Gender More Than The Other?
(01:18:50) How To Overcome Limerence
(01:22:40) Where To Find AnnaSponsors:
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How To Win The War Of The Future - Joe Lonsdale - #934
28 april 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
Joe Lonsdale is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Palantir Technologies. Lees meer
What is Palantir really about? You’ve probably heard the name, but what do they actually do, and who’s the brains behind it? Today, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale joins to break down the company's origins, his story, and where the future of the world is headed.
Expect to learn how Joe got Peter Thiel to mentor him, how Joe thinks about ambition and drive, how to avoid cynicism, the advice Joe has for people who want to become best at what they do, if Trump is a mastermind with these tariffs, the biggest problems Joe see’s with higher education at the moment, how to judge a good founder, what the future of warfare looks like, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) How Joe Identifies Talent In Others
(04:48) Lessons Joe Learned From His Mentor
(09:39) Having The Skillset To Let Go
(12:49) Avoiding Cynicism In A Modern World
(16:38) Most Common Challenges Fellow Work Leaders Suffer From
(19:10) What Motivated Joe To Co-Found University of Austin
(26:42) Biggest Problems To Be Fixed In Higher Education
(36:02) Should We Use AI In Education?
(43:14) The US Tariff Breakdown
(49:37) Concerns Over Global Stability
(53:18) What Does The Future Of Warfare Look Like?
(01:02:13) Will Human Personnel Remain Important?
(01:14:30) Are The Great Men Of History Still Significant In The Modern World?
(01:22:28) Research Into Astropolitics
(01:27:09) Joe's Future Plans
(01:35:04) Where To Find JoeSponsors:
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Why Are Liberal Women Becoming Unhappy? - Brad Wilcox - #933
26 april 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and Director of the National Marriage Project. Lees meer
Why are some people naturally happier than others? Whether it's genetics, upbringing, or life circumstances, how can you finally rediscover joy and feel like your true self again?
Expect to learn why young liberal women are so unhappy and why in contrasts conservative women are happier, if finding your one true soulmate is actually a myth, if people should be pursuing happiness instead of marriage, the factors that predict social mobility and how people can rise up out of poverty, what you can learn about the heritability of family desire and family stability, the current state of American politics based on the demographic results of the last election, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) What Message Is The Book Eat, Pray, Love Promoting?
(03:02) Building A Foundation For A Happy Marriage
(08:37) Happiness Studies On Conservative And Liberal Women
(14:26) Solutions For Optimising Happiness
(18:40) Will Birth Rates Fall Again Under Trump's Presidency?
(21:04) Challenges AI Bring That Will Impact Our Future
(22:56) Why Marriage And Family Life Is Mimetic
(25:06) How To Get Social Mobility Going
(31:54) The Impact Family Structure Has On Our Life
(40:29) Education Dynamics Between Young Men And Young Women
(47:59) What Does The Medium Term Future Look Like For Dating?
(59:47) Is A Stay-At-Home Dad A Workable Solution?
(01:04:24) Statistics On The Recent Election
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Why Smart People Make Stupid Money Decisions - Dave Ramsey - #932
24 april 2025 · 1 uur 36 min
Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, podcaster, and an author. Lees meer
The rules of money aren’t complicated. Make more than you spend, live below your means. So why is it still so hard to get right? What are the real keys to building wealth, and how do we stop sabotaging ourselves along the way?
Expect to learn why you need to become ruthless to become successful, why Gen Z & Millennials face a uniquely different financial landscape than Boomers or Gen X did, the biggest psychological errors people make when it comes to thinking about wealth and business building, how to build a business you love, Why it’s so hard for people to change their financial behavior even when they know what to do, if Is the cost of living crisis a spending crisis or an earning crisis, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Dave's Line Of Work
(04:33) Do People Need To Be Ruthless To Become Successful?
(09:05) Is Higher Education A Waste Of Time?
(15:50) Working For A Business Vs Building Your Own
(19:31) Traits To Have To Be Successful
(27:07) Building Momentum After A Difficult Time
(42:37) Traps That People Fall Into For Wealth And Business Building
(52:56) Principles Of Building A Business
(01:03:41) Why Finding And Hiring Good Staff Is Fundamental
(01:10:23) Reason's Why Money Problems Are Symptomatic
(01:14:08) Why Is It Hard For People To Change Financial Behaviour?
(01:21:38) How Social Media Distorts Our Understanding Of Success
(01:24:05) Is The Cost Of Living A Spending Or Earning Crisis?
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Harvard Professor Reveals The Secret To Lasting Love & Happiness - Arthur Brooks - #931
21 april 2025 · 2 uur 3 min
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Lees meer
Can romance and love be decoded? From falling in and out of love to finding “the one,” what does the science say about what makes someone a good partner, best friend, and lifelong companion?
Expect to learn if men need marriage more than women do, why women tend to leave bad relationships faster than men, why falling in love makes us do crazy things, what the brain chemistry of love is, if we should be careful about who we let ourselves fall in love with, how you can tell if you’re a compatible romantic partner, but not a compatible best friend, how to overcome contempt and insecurity in a relationship and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) How Podcasts Are Getting People to Learn More
(09:26) The Brain Science of Falling in Love
(24:52) Should You Marry Your Best Friend?
(30:44) How Dopamine Addicts Fall in Love
(37:45) Sex Differences in Jealousy & Desire
(46:05) Advice for Insecure Overachievers
(51:15) How to Make Long-Distance Relationships Successful
(55:58) The Key to Staying in Love
(01:06:58) The Environmental Security Hypothesis
(01:10:13) Approaching Relationships Like a Business Project
(01:14:12) Are Men Becoming Sedated & Useless?
(01:21:33) Being a Circuit-Breaker as a Parent
(01:26:46) The People Who Get Stuck Overthinking Relationships
(01:31:38) Overcoming Contempt in Marriage
(01:42:03) What Do You Get Your Energy From?
(01:54:37) What You Learn When You Turn Anxiety Into Fear
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3.5M Q&A - Dating Famous People, Naval Reflections, & Marrying Douglas Murray - #930
19 april 2025 · 1 uur 30 min
I hit 3.5 million Subscribers on YouTube!! Lees meer
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram, so here’s another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect to learn what it is like dating semi-famous people, what I think of the new Sleep Token songs, if I am finally getting a new haircut, reflections from the Naval interview and who is up next on my "Mount Rushmore" for podcast guests, how I grew my forearms, tips for being kinder to yourself and much more...
Timestamps:
(00:00) Reading List
(00:20) New Sleep Token Tracks
(01:14) Upcoming Live Tour
(01:54) Journey Of Self Discovery
(05:54) Why Are Millionaires Leaving The UK?
(11:11) Chris' Forearms
(12:04) Dating Life In The Public Eye
(16:56) DNA Genetics
(19:21) Book Recommendations
(19:58) Peeing During Podcasts
(21:28) Outcomes Vs Inputs
(25:03) Will Chris Embrace A New Haircut?
(26:38) Upcoming Modern Wisdom Reading List
(28:36) Modern Wisdom Merchandise
(29:28) Exploring New Ideas For The Show
(32:46) Should A Successful Person Be Pitied?
(34:47) Finding Financial Success And Stability In Life
(37:16) Dream Podcast Set And Guest
(38:26) Topics With A Caveat
(43:05) Chris' Health Update
(46:55) Will There Be Another Episode With Alain De Botton?
(47:54) Achieving Our Aspirations
(51:54) International Shipping Fees For Neutonic
(53:07) Marrying Douglas Murray
(54:09) Chris' Glasses
(55:10) Advice To Chris' Younger Self
(57:13) Chris' Pre-Recording Routine
(58:34) Who The Modern Wisdom Content Is For
(01:03:06) Ways Chris Is Trying To Become More Authentic
(01:06:38) Turning Business Ideas Into A Reality
(01:09:19) Maintaining A Balance To Help Anxiety And Depression
(01:11:39) Is It Necessary To Plan Long Term Goals?
(01:14:17) Chris' Mount Rushmore Podcast Guestlist
(01:16:15) Starting From The Bottom
(01:19:46) Will Pierce Brown Make A Podcast Appearance?
(01:21:13) Balancing Introspective Thinking Whilst Preventing Overthinking
(01:23:49) Process To Getting A O-1… -
The Psychology Of What Women Want - Rob Henderson - #929
17 april 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Lees meer
Who holds the power in modern dating? With growing gender divides and political polarization, it’s no wonder dating feels harder than ever. So, how did we get here, and what’s the way forward?
Expect to learn why political division between the sexes has grown so wide, if this is a reaction to the growing sex ratio imbalance of socioeconomically successful women compared to men, why so many men are dealing with ED and if men are to blame for women not being able to orgasm, the traits that predicts relationship satisfaction, what psychology teach us about how to choose a good partner and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Has Political Division Become A Sexual Fetish?
(03:44) Is There A Hypocrisy Issue In Attracting Women?
(08:02) Do Men Portray Themselves In A Certain Way To Gain Attention?
(13:41) Is Women Earning More Than Men Affecting Relationships?
(22:59) Are Men At Fault For Not Sexually Performing?
(29:22) The Subsequent Fall Out From Netflix's Adolescence
(38:28) Did Adolescence Accurately Get The Message Right?
(52:26) How Psychology Can Help Us Choose The Right Partner
(01:08:04) Indicators Of Potential Mistreatment In A Relationship
(01:18:54) Why Clarity And Inquisitiveness Can Be Key To A Healthy Relationship
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Why Has The World Gone Insane? - Douglas Murray - #928
14 april 2025 · 1 uur 57 min
Douglas Murray is a journalist, author and associate editor of The Spectator. Lees meer
Some see The West in decline, others believe we're entering a bold, uncharted era of opportunity. So how do we preserve the foundations of the West while also protecting the cultural values that make it worth saving?
Expect to learn what Douglas thinks of Trump's first few months in office, Douglas’ advice for the democratic party if they want to win in the upcoming elections, why the Trump-Zelensky meeting was disappointing, if the West is still trying to ‘erase itself’ according to Douglas or if we have moved past that, what the current state of the UK is like, lessons for the broader world from Ukraine and the middle east, why Douglas sued The Guardian and the fallout of that and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Current State Of Trump's Effort In Office
(09:30) Should The Democratic Party Have People The Public Want?
(19:54) Will Life In The UK Get Better?
(34:51) Is It Unhealthy To Keep Up With The News?
(47:37) What Wartime Does To People
(57:38) Behind The Title Of Douglas' Latest Book
(01:04:56) The Global Rise In Conspiracy Theories
(01:13:22) Who Is To Blame?
(01:20:26) Lessons From Conflicts For The Wider World
(01:31:59) How Douglas Has Avoided Becoming Pessimistic
(01:50:25) Things People Misunderstand About Douglas
(01:53:30) Douglas' Upcoming Work ProjectsSponsors:
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Unpacking The Mystery Of Consciousness - Annaka Harris - #927
12 april 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
Annaka Harris is an author, editor, and speaker focused on neuroscience and consciousness. Lees meer
What does it mean to be conscious? What is consciousness? These questions have puzzled humanity for millennia. Despite our greatest scientific breakthroughs and philosophical efforts, are we any closer to understanding the origins and true nature of consciousness?
Expect to learn the most unsettling idea about consciousness that keeps Annaka up at night, if consciousness is behind our eyes, if love is a 3-dimensional construct, if consciousness is just a malfunction of the brain, rather than an essential feature, if AI is conscious or not, if neuroscience has been useful in unraveling the deep questions of consciousness, the illusions that dominate our brains, If we are living in a world where 99% of people are philosophical zombies and we just don’t know and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Most Unsettling Idea About Consciousness
(06:04) How Unintuitive Is Consciousness?
(09:31) What Does It Mean To Live In The Present Moment?
(19:14) Various Ranges Of Consciousness
(23:47) Theories Of Consciousness
(30:36) Is Consciousness Overrated?
(33:00) How Likely Will AI Unveil Insights About Consciousness?
(35:59) How Do You Experience Magnetic North?
(42:42) Studies Behind Behaviours In Plants
(47:26) Current Stance Annaka Is At About Consciousness
(53:53) Does Quantum Physics Have Any Relation To Consciousness?
(01:00:21) The Future Of Consciousness Research
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How To Find The Love Of Your Life - Ty Tashiro - #926
10 april 2025 · 1 uur 52 min
Ty Tashiro is a psychologist, author, and relationship expert. Lees meer
Searching for love can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find the right person. So what traits should we actually seek out, or avoid, and how can we give ourselves the best chance of finding our person?
Expect to learn why happily ever after is so hard to find, why people have difficulty envisioning their romantic future, why we only get 3 wishes for our partner, the biggest mistakes people make when choosing a long-term partner, why some people are drawn to relationships that are really tough, if it is possible to optimise your chance of finding the right partner by increasing your odds of timing and randomness and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is It Hard To Find A Happily Ever After?
(03:09) Are We Designed To Be Monogamous?
(08:57) Why Do We Find Difficulty In Visioning A Romantic Future?
(16:24) Differentiating Passionate Love And Companionate Love
(24:19) How To Know If You're In Love
(33:03) What To Look For In A Partner
(43:23) Traits We Should Avoid For A Relationship
(57:06) Green And Red Flags To Be Aware Of
(01:08:13) Does Compatibility In Personality Matter?
(01:14:35) Reasons Why People Are Drawn To Challenging Relationships
(01:32:48) Is There Such A Thing As Optimising Serendipity In Love?
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23 Lessons For Being Kinder To Yourself - Joe Hudson - #925
7 april 2025 · 2 uur 24 min
Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Lees meer
Before you try to change the world, make sure your own “bed is made”. It's often the most crucial first step in any personal growth journey. But how do we navigate the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that inevitably arise as we work to become better versions of ourselves?
Expect to learn why it might be a problem to become too self-reliant, what people get wrong with obsessing over productivity as they grow in their careers, how can we deal with painful emotions more effectively, how to move past resentment and feel less defensive, if it is possible to be world-class and enjoy the process at the same time and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Achievements Joe Is Working Towards
(08:04) Identifying The Negative Voices In Our Head
(11:38) Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Self Reliance?
(16:26) Do We Seek Validation In The Wrong Places?
(24:40) Where Does Passive Aggression Come From?
(29:38) Why Do People Get Defensive?
(35:44) How To Overcome Defensiveness
(39:49) Why Fear Creates Binary Thinking
(44:41) Adapting A More Optimistic Outlook On Change
(47:22) Why We Need To Stop Chasing Perfection
(52:58) Becoming Comfortable With Vulnerability
(56:37) Prioritising Our Own Needs
(01:06:21) How We Can Show Up More Bravely With Ourselves
(01:14:47) Preventing Resentment In A Relationship
(01:19:18) What Does It Mean To Open Your Heart?
(01:23:28) Defining Feeling Oppressed
(01:26:49) Are Compliments Ego Destroying?
(01:32:55) What It Means To Dissolve The Sense Of Self
(01:38:38) Why Exhaustion Causes Negative Self Talk
(01:44:20) Gaining Enjoyment From Efficiency
(01:55:00) Why Not Feeling Accepted Prevents Us From Being Ourselves
(02:02:07) Fundamental Value Of Unconditional Love
(02:07:02) Why We Can't Avoid Agitation
(02:13:01) Where Does Confidence Come From?
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What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong - William Costello - #924
5 april 2025 · 1 uur 37 min
William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology. Lees meer
With the recent release of “Adolescence” on Netflix, it has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. But what are the real dangers of incel-related violence, and how can we begin to confront them?
Expect to learn what Netflix’s “Adolescence” got wrong in their adaptation, if incels are a bigger danger to themselves or others, why there is not more incel violence, what The Low Mate Value Theory of Misogyny is, what the reaction to “Adolescence” has been from various factions of the internet, if fear, shame, and shock actually can change behaviour, and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Is Netflix's "Adolescence" A Bit Too Real?
(11:36) Was Jamie A Good Avatar For An Incel?
(22:24) Aspects The Show Got Wrong
(33:01) What Contribution Does The Show Make To Male Sedation Hypothesis?
(40:13) What Has Been The Reaction From The Incel Community?
(46:05) Were Any Interesting Points Made About Masculinity?
(56:17) Why The Incel Community Attracts Attention
(59:36) Is This Turning Into A Moral Panic?
(01:04:27) Defining Masculinity
(01:19:13) Achieving Positive Masculinity In A Modern World
(01:25:04) Why The Terms Manosphere And Incels Are Being Demeaned
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Why Evolution Favours Beauty Over Survival - Matt Ridley - #923
3 april 2025 · 1 uur 14 min
Matt Ridley is a science writer, journalist, and author. Lees meer
Evolution is a strange theory. If survival is all that matters, why do we find things beautiful? Why does beauty exist at all? And if aesthetics are so important, how do some species thrive without it?
Expect to learn what Darwin’s strangest ideas were, the fundamental mystery of sexual selection, why females choose certain males based on beauty and performance rather than obvious survival traits, if females actually have as much agency in mate selection as we assume, or if other forces dictate choice, the alternative explanations for beauty and why aesthetics are so important and much more…
Timestamps:
(00:00) Darwin's Sexual Selection Theory
(03:58) What Is The Fundamental Mystery When It Comes To Sexual Selection?
(16:16) Why Were Birds Useful For This Study?
(19:42) Do Females Choose Males Based On Beauty Rather Than Survival Skills?
(22:24) Is Maximised Survival Seen As Sexiness?
(27:11) Conventional Explanation For The Great Snipe
(31:59) What Is The Lek Paradox?
(34:47) Why Sexual Selection Could Be A Maladaptive Force
(40:14) How Extreme Can These Traits Become?
(44:58) Tiny Traits That We Could Overlook As Sexual Selection
(47:37) Could Sexual Selection Have Shaped The Human Mind?
(54:21) How Does This All Fit Together?
(59:17) Parallels Between Bird Mating Behaviours And Human Romantic Displays
(01:06:06) What We Should Learn About Biases In Interpreting Our Nature
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