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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson

300 episodes · Explicit

Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.

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  1. Why You Feel Overwhelmed All The Time (and how to fix it) - David Epstein - #1121

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 1121

    David Epstein is a science journalist and author. Is discipline really freedom? When we feel overwhelmed, it can seem like the problem is that we have no freedom. But maybe the opposite is true: maybe we have too much…

  2. The Uncomfortable Science Of Sex Differences - Steve Stewart-Williams - #1120

    · 2 h 34 min · Episode 1120 · Explicit

    Steve Stewart-Williams is an evolutionary psychologist, a professor, and an author. Why is it so difficult to talk about the differences between men and women today? It's important to recognize that men and women…

  3. “My Autism Keeps Upsetting People” - Vittorio Angelone - #1119

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 1119 · Explicit

    Vittorio Angelone is an Irish comedian, writer, and podcaster. Is it autism, or something else? Humor can come from a lot of places: being Irish, being an only child, a little neurodivergence, or all of the above. And…

  4. Black Holes, Denny’s Fist Fights & Japanese Handjob Culture - Rabbit Hole #4 - #1118

    · 2 h 34 min · Episode 1118 · Explicit

    In the fourth installment of this new experimental format, we explore: - South Korea's government-funded looksmaxxing initiative. - Why everything you learned in school was probably false. - How to unlock an infinite…

  5. 33 Brutal Truths To Stop Wasting Your Potential - Alex Hormozi - #1117

    · 4 h 09 min · Episode 1117 · Explicit

    Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Alex’s X Account 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…

  6. Raw Truths From The Brink Of Death - Ben Askren - #1116

    · 1 h 06 min · Episode 1116 · Explicit

    Ben Askren is a former Olympic wrestler and former MMA champion. What is it like to come face-to-face with death and make it back? Ben went from being on top of the world to needing a double lung transplant just to…

  7. Why Nobody Feels Loved Anymore - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 1115 · Explicit

    Sonja Lyubomirsky is a psychologist, professor, and author. What does it really mean to feel loved? People say "I love you" all the time, but why doesn't it always register? Why can someone love you deeply, yet you…

  8. The Collapse of American Politics - Ezra Klein - #1114

    · 2 h 09 min · Episode 1114 · Explicit

    Ezra Klein is a journalist & political commentator. What’s actually happening in politics? The right says it’s winning. The left says democracy is at risk. Yet the country feels more divided than ever. So what’s…

  9. The Career Trap That Makes Women Miserable - Suzanne Venker - #1113

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 1113 · Explicit

    Suzanne Venker is a relationship expert and author. Why are so many women choosing career over family? Women have more opportunities than ever before, yet many still feel something is missing. Can a career provide the…

  10. Navy SEAL: “Not Killing People Is Hard” - DJ Shipley - #1112

    · 3 h 01 min · Episode 1112 · Explicit

    DJ Shipley is a retired Navy SEAL and former DEVGRU operator. What's life like after the Navy SEALs? After years of operating at the highest level, many veterans face a challenge they never expected: returning to…

  11. The Hidden Cost Of Overthinking Everything - George Mack - #1111

    · 1 h 17 min · Episode 1111 · Explicit

    George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur. Why does overthinking create more problems than it solves? If thinking helps us solve so much, why isn’t more thinking always the answer? So how can we build a…

  12. How The Partner You Choose Reveals Your Self-Worth - Quinlan Walther - #1110

    · 1 h 33 min · Episode 1110 · Explicit

    Quinlan Walther is a writer and a relationship coach. Why do we keep choosing the wrong partners? We meet someone new and think, “Maybe this is finally the one.” But then the pattern starts to feel familiar. Different…

  13. Something Is Very Wrong With Modern Life - Arthur Brooks - #1109

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1109 · Explicit

    Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Why do some people feel lost while others seem deeply fulfilled? When life feels empty, it's often not because you're missing…

  14. The Art of Unstoppable Self-Belief - Joe Santagato - #1108

    · 2 h 44 min · Episode 1108 · Explicit

    Joe Santagato is a comedian and podcaster. What’s on the other side of self-belief? For Joe Santagato, it was raw authenticity. By betting on himself, he turned The Basement Yard into a podcast powerhouse and recently…

  15. The Price of Obsession Nobody Talks About - Zach Braff - #1107

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 1107 · Explicit

    Zach Braff is an actor and director. How do you make it in Hollywood? Zach Braff might have the answer. From leading one of the biggest TV shows of the 2000s to directing iconic episodes and acclaimed films, he's…

  16. Something Strange Is Happening To Gen Z - Isabel Brown - #1106

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 1106 · Explicit

    Isabel Brown is a conservative media personality and author. Is Gen Z embracing tradition again? Gen Z continues to reject many of the values their parents grew up with and vowed to return toward a more traditional…

  17. Does Tim Ferriss Dream In Japanese? - Rabbit Hole #3 - #1105

    · 2 h 28 min · Episode 1105 · Explicit

    In the third edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore: - Mickey Mantle's most legendary story in Yankee Stadium. - If Tim Ferriss dreams in Japanese. - How the UK would rank as America's 51st state.…

  18. 4.2M Q&A - Sleeping With An Ex, Harambe & Settling Down - #1104

    · 1 h 27 min · Episode 1104 · Explicit

    I hit 4.2 million YouTube subscribers! As usual, I celebrated by collecting questions from across social media and answering them directly. You’re about to learn my thoughts on settling down, sleeping with an ex,…

  19. Psyop Expert: “Brainwashing Is Real And It’s Happening Now” - Chase Hughes - #1103

    · 2 h 10 min · Episode 1103 · Explicit

    Chase Hughes is a former U.S. Navy Chief, behavior and influence expert, speaker, and author. Are you being brainwashed right now? What if the ideas you think are yours were carefully planted to make you believe you…

  20. Matt McCusker, Andrew Huberman & Tom Segura - Mostly Wise #1 - #1102

    · 2 h 42 min · Episode 1102 · Explicit

    I spent a really long time putting this together, I really hope you enjoy it! In this inaugural episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: • The non-sexual benefits of tadalafil (Cialis). • Why Retardmaxxing might be the…

  21. The New Way Of The Superior Man - David Deida (1st interview in a decade) - #1101

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 1101 · Explicit

    David Deida is a spiritual teacher, researcher, speaker, and author. What happens when desire and ambition fade? As we age, the urgency and purpose that once defined us can begin to shift. But when that shift leaves…

  22. 19 Lessons From 1100 Episodes - #1100

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 1100 · Explicit

    To celebrate 1100 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes. Expect to learn why everyone misunderstands what obsession actually means,…

  23. Birth Rate Debate: “40% Of Girls Will Never Be Mothers” - #1099

    · 3 h 44 min · Episode 1099 · Explicit

    In this birth rate debate, we explore: - The cataclysmic impacts of the current birth rates for future generations. - Why so many young women are opting out of motherhood. - What can be done to fix declining birth…

  24. The Health Crisis Of Office Jobs - Bob King - #1098

    · 1 h 07 min · Episode 1098 · Explicit

    Bob King is the founder and CEO of Humanscale. Is your desk job aging your body faster than you realize? Sitting may be part of getting work done, but the way most of us do it can wreck our posture, stiffen our…

  25. "They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097

    · 1 h 19 min · Episode 1097 · Explicit

    Ryan Garcia is a professional boxer and a WBC interim lightweight champion. What’s it like being the bad boy of boxing? Most people know Ryan Garcia from the chaos of his social media — the outbursts, controversies,…

  26. 21 Harsh Truths About Why You’re Still Lost - Mark Manson - #1096

    · 2 h 23 min · Episode 1096 · Explicit

    Mark Manson is a writer, entrepreneur, and a New York Times best-selling author. 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.…

  27. How TikTok Hijacked The Future Of Music - Nik Nocturnal - #1095

    · 2 h 19 min · Episode 1095 · Explicit

    Nik Nocturnal is a musician, YouTuber, and content creator. What is happening in modern metal music? The days of thrash and hair metal dominating culture are long gone, and something entirely new has taken their…

  28. DEBATE: Why Do Gen Z Women Hate Men So Much? - #1094

    · 1 h 46 min · Episode 1094 · Explicit

    In this evolutionary psychology debate, we explore: - Why women feel much more negatively towards young men than young men feel about them. - Why men are more often demonised and women are seen as victims. - How…

  29. How To Have The Hardest Conversations Of Your Life - Jefferson Fisher - #1093

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 1093 · Explicit

    Jefferson Fisher is a trial attorney, legal educator, and content creator. Why are the conversations that matter most the hardest to have? When something meaningful needs to be said, we often avoid it, only making…

  30. Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, And Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092

    · 1 h 31 min · Episode 1092 · Explicit

    Mercedes Coffman is a writer, researcher, and cultural commentator. What’s happening with modern dating? People who are genuinely ready for a relationship feel frustrated, even punished by a shallow dating pool, yet…

  31. The Uber Eats to OnlyFans Pipeline - Rabbit Hole #2 - #1091

    · 2 h 18 min · Episode 1091 · Explicit

    In the second edition of this new experimental episode format, we explore: - If Kratom is more addictive than heroin - What the latest and greatest life hacks are - Who actually is the highest-earning athlete in…

  32. The Extreme Crisis of Young Women - Freya India - #1090

    · 1 h 55 min · Episode 1090 · Explicit

    Freya India is a writer and journalist focused on female mental health and modern culture. What’s happening with modern women? By almost every measure, life has improved; more freedom, opportunity, and independence…

  33. No One is Ready for This Coming War - Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf - #1089

    · 2 h 04 min · Episode 1089 · Explicit

    Andy Stumpf is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, extreme sports enthusiast, public speaker, podcaster, and author. What will the future of war actually look like? As AI accelerates and warfare rapidly evolves, the stakes feel…

  34. How to Steal Thoughts Out of Anyone’s Head - Oz Pearlman - #1088

    · 1 h 56 min · Episode 1088 · Explicit

    Oz Pearlman is a mentalist, magician, endurance athlete, and keynote speaker. Can someone actually read your mind? Oz has built a 30-year career on making you believe the answer is yes, but what's really happening…

  35. A Shocking Turn in the War on Men - Richard Reeves - #1087

    · 2 h 05 min · Episode 1087 · Explicit

    Richard Reeves is a writer, researcher and the Founder of the American Institute for Boys & Men. What is the current state of men and boys? As social movements have focused on supporting historically marginalised…

  36. Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 1086 · Explicit

    Adam Aleksic is a linguist, content creator, and author, best known online as the Etymology Nerd. What’s happening to language right now? Words like “rizz” and “skibidi” can make it feel like you’re out of the loop,…

  37. The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085

    · 2 h 01 min · Episode 1085 · Explicit

    Alex Petkas is a historian, writer, and podcaster. What can one of history's greatest empires, and its most notorious leaders, teach us about the modern world? We all know the story of Julius Caesar and his famous…

  38. Everything You Know is About to Collapse - David Friedberg - #1084

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 1084 · Explicit

    David Friedberg is an entrepreneur, investor, and podcaster. What will the future actually look like? With AI dominating the conversation, cutting through the noise matters more than ever. So what’s really coming, and…

  39. 16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People - Michael Smoak - #1083

    · 2 h 02 min · Episode 1083 · Explicit

    Michael Smoak is a mindset coach, entrepreneur, and podcaster. What does it actually cost to live a great life? From the outside, top performers seem to have everything we want, but the story isn’t that simple. Behind…

  40. The Wild Psychology of Elon Musk - Eric Jorgenson - #1082

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 1082 · Explicit

    Eric Jorgenson is an investor, entrepreneur, and author. How does Elon Musk actually think? You can analyse him from first principles, but the closest thing to a blueprint is Eric Jorgenson’s The Book of Elon. So…

  41. Why Children of Divorce Grow Into Broken Adults - Erica Komisar - #1081

    · 2 h 31 min · Episode 1081

    Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst, parenting expert, and author. Why do we assume kids will be okay after divorce? As separation becomes more common, the long-term impact on a child’s development is often overlooked.…

  42. The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness - Robert Pantano - #1080

    · 1 h 11 min · Episode 1080 · Explicit

    Robert Pantano is a writer, creator, and the founder of the Pursuit of Wonder YouTube channel. At what point does self-awareness become self-sabotage? The more you analyze yourself, the easier it is to get stuck…

  43. AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make” - Tristan Harris - #1079

    · 2 h 08 min · Episode 1079 · Explicit

    Tristan Harris is a tech ethicist, entrepreneur, and a speaker. Are we sleepwalking into disaster? AI is unlocking massive progress, but the dangers hiding beneath the surface are exactly what experts fear most. So…

  44. Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise - Rabbit Hole #1 - #1078

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 1078 · Explicit

    Welcome to the new Studio! To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode, we explore: • The world’s worst phone call of all time • If the act of self-improvement is problematic • Tom Cruise…

  45. How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 1077 · Explicit

    Chris Bailey is a productivity expert, speaker, and author. How do you make goals actually stick? We all want better for ourselves, but most goals fade. So how do you set goals that excite you—and actually follow…

  46. The Hotdog Effect: Secrets of the World’s #1 Restaurants - Will Guidara - #1076

    · 1 h 05 min · Episode 1076 · Explicit

    Will Guidara is a restaurateur, hospitality expert, and author. What does it take to become the world’s best restaurant? In an era of extravagant dining and over-the-top experiences, the answer might be simpler than…

  47. Why Men Are at the Top of Society (and the bottom) - Roy Baumeister - #1075

    · 1 h 30 min · Episode 1075 · Explicit

    Roy Baumeister is a psychologist, professor, and researcher. Are men inherently more expendable from an evolutionary standpoint—and if so, has that dynamic helped drive innovation? If risk-taking outliers are often…

  48. A Masterclass in Changing Your Limiting Beliefs - Nir Eyal - #1074

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 1074 · Explicit

    Nir Eyal is an author, behavioural design expert, and investor. What does it mean to truly hold a belief you endorse? Maybe some of what we believe isn’t true. But more interesting is how beliefs are formed, and how…

  49. 19 Uncomfortable Truths About Human Nature - Gurwinder Bhogal - #1073

    · 1 h 44 min · Episode 1073 · Explicit

    Gurwinder Bhogal is a programmer and a writer. Gurwinder is one of my favourite X follows. He’s written yet another megathread exploring human nature, cognitive biases, mental models, status games, crowd behaviour and…

  50. Why Nobody is Having Sex Anymore (& why it matters) - Dr Debra Soh - #1072

    · 2 h 06 min · Episode 1072 · Explicit

    Dr Debra Soh is a neuroscientist, sex researcher, political commentator, and author. Why are we more connected than ever—but having less sex? Technology promised endless connection, but many people feel more isolated…

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