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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 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…

  2. If You Hate Your Job, This is How to Start Over - Bill Gurley - #1071

    · 1 h 57 min · Episode 1071 · Explicit

    Bill Gurley is a venture capitalist, general partner at Benchmark, and a former Wall Street analyst. How do you find work you actually enjoy? So many people warn about the jobs they hate and the dreams they never…

  3. Is The Manosphere Really That Dangerous? - Louis Theroux - #1070

    · 1 h 42 min · Episode 1070 · Explicit

    Louis Theroux is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, broadcaster, and author. What is it really like inside the Manosphere? Online spaces for men have exploded in influence, shaping how millions of young men think…

  4. How Love Turns You Insane - Dr Max Butterfield - #1069

    · 1 h 40 min · Episode 1069 · Explicit

    Dr. Max Butterfield is an experimental psychologist and professor who studies relationships and decision-making. Why does love make us do crazy things? Rom-coms make relationships look easy, but real love is far more…

  5. How Narcissists Hijack Your Brain - Dr Peter Salerno - #1068

    · 1 h 46 min · Episode 1068 · Explicit

    Dr Peter Salerno is a social psychologist, professor, and researcher. Why are narcissists so manipulative? At some point in your life, you’ve probably encountered a narcissist. They can take control of a situation so…

  6. The collapse of modern attention (and how to get it back) - Cal Newport - #1067

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 1067 · Explicit

    Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, a productivity expert and an author. Has AI “workslop” damaged our ability to focus? When AI entered the workplace, many thought it would replace…

  7. The Genetics of Evil: Are People Born Bad? - Dr Kathryn Paige Harden - #1066

    · 3 h 01 min · Episode 1066 · Explicit

    Dr. Kathryn Paige Harden is a psychologist and behavioural geneticist, Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and an author. Are people born evil, or does evil emerge from circumstance? While we…

  8. The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars - Scott Solomon - #1065

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 1065 · Explicit

    Scott Solomon is an evolutionary biologist, professor, and author. Since the earliest days of science fiction, we’ve wondered what it would mean to live on Mars. Today, that question is no longer hypothetical. As…

  9. The Brutal Tactics of Female Sexual Competition - Dr Dani Sulikowski - #1064

    · 1 h 50 min · Episode 1064 · Explicit

    Dr Dani Sulikowski is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher. Female intrasexual competition is more ruthless than most people realize. Just when we think we understand how women compete with one…

  10. How to Survive the Death of Your Old Self - Charlie Houpert - #1063

    · 2 h 17 min · Episode 1063 · Explicit

    Charlie Houpert is an entrepreneur and YouTuber. Why does life tend to teach its hardest lessons just as we think we’ve arrived? We chase the goals, build the lifestyle, tick the boxes, only to discover that emptiness…

  11. It’s time to rethink your entire life plan - Dave Evans - #1062

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 1062 · Explicit

    Dave Evans is an entrepreneur, early Apple engineer, former Electronic Arts executive, Stanford lecturer, and author. How does someone genuinely find meaning in their life? We’re often told that when things feel…

  12. Why You Can’t Stop Your Productivity Addiction - Oliver Burkeman - #1061

    · 1 h 32 min · Episode 1061 · Explicit

    Oliver Burkeman is a journalist, a writer for The Guardian and an author. How does the insecure overachiever evolve? You think success will quiet the doubt, then you hit 30, and it’s still there. More achievement,…

  13. The Case Against Condoms & Fake Friendship - Rick Glassman - #1060

    · 2 h 28 min · Episode 1059 · Explicit

    Rick Glassman is a comedian, actor, and podcaster. Why do humans act so complicated? We’re simple creatures — farts are funny, everyone does awkward stuff, yet we all pretend we don’t. Maybe life gets better when you…

  14. Marriage Lessons from Divorce Court - James Sexton - #1059

    · 1 h 59 min · Episode 1059 · Explicit

    James Sexton is a New York-based divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law and insights on marriage and divorce. What does it actually take to avoid divorce? In a world where most marriages…

  15. 4.1M Q&A - Health Update, Sobriety & Finding The One - #1058

    · 1 h 45 min · Episode 1058 · Explicit

    I hit 4.1 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. Expect to learn if Chris ever…

  16. Uncertain About Your Relationship? You Need This... - Matthew Hussey - #1057

    · 1 h 50 min · Episode 1057 · Explicit

    Matthew Hussey is the world’s #1 dating coach, a YouTuber, public speaker and an author. How do you know if you’re with the right person — or if you're just telling yourself you are? If you’re questioning the…

  17. Did Evolutionary Psychology Get Dating All Wrong? - Dr Paul Eastwick - #1056

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 1056 · Explicit

    Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher. Much of what we think we know about relationships comes from an evolutionary psychology lens, but what if that framework is flawed? In his…

  18. Mastering the Art of Spending Money - Morgan Housel - #1055

    · 2 h 01 min · Episode 1055 · Explicit

    Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund, an investor and an author. Why is spending money well a skill most people never learn? In a world obsessed with saving, why does saying “it’s okay to spend” still…

  19. The 2026 Immortality Protocol - Bryan Johnson - #1054

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1054 · Explicit

    Bryan Johnson is the founder of Braintree, Kernel, a futurist, biohacker and an author. Is it possible for humans to never die? In recent years, Bryan Johnson has drawn global attention for the extreme experiments…

  20. 11 Psychology Tricks From the World’s Best Brands - Richard Shotton - #1053

    · 1 h 34 min · Episode 1053 · Explicit

    Richard Shotton is a behavioural scientist, founder of Astroten and an author. How do billion-dollar brands actually do it? From genius marketing tactics that make them instantly memorable to some of the funniest…

  21. Uncontacted Tribes, Jungle Warfare & Being Eaten Alive - Paul Rosolie - #1052

    · 2 h 13 min · Episode 1052 · Explicit

    Paul Rosolie is a naturalist, author, and wildlife filmmaker. What is it actually like to live a real-life Indiana Jones adventure? From surviving the Amazon, encountering dangerous animals, and coming face-to-face…

  22. The Personal Pain of Country Music - HARDY - #1051

    · 1 h 04 min · Episode 1051 · Explicit

    HARDY is a singer-songwriter and producer. Odds are, your favorite country song wasn’t written by the person singing it; it was probably written by HARDY (or someone in his writing circle, maybe). So how did a…

  23. Practical Tools for a Less Anxious Life - Donald Robertson - #1050

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1050 · Explicit

    Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, an author and an expert on ancient philosophy. Why are we so anxious in the safest time in human history? Our brains evolved for real danger, predators,…

  24. A Masterclass in Improving Your HRV - Dr Jay Wiles - #1049

    · 2 h 10 min · Episode 1049 · Explicit

    Dr Jay Wiles is https://ohm.health's Chief Health & Performance Officer and HRV researcher. HRV is the new health flex, but is it lying to you? Everyone’s comparing HRV scores, but what does HRV really mean for your…

  25. Autism is the New Stolen Valor - Trevor Wallace - #1048

    · 2 h 03 min · Episode 1048 · Explicit

    Trevor Wallace is a comedian, writer, and content creator. What does going viral actually feel like? If you’re Trevor Wallace, it’s just another week. From Celsius kids to Zyn bros, Cybertrucks to Monster Energy and…

  26. The Obvious Strategy to Take Back Your Time - Jonathan Swanson - #1047

    · 1 h 12 min · Episode 1047 · Explicit

    Jonathan Swanson is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Thumbtack. What if instead of using extra money to buy things, you used it to buy time? Delegation has never been easier, and with AI, you can 10× your…

  27. Can Ambitious People Ever Have Balance? - Russ - #1046

    · 2 h 13 min · Episode 1046 · Explicit

    Russ is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer. Is obsession a gift or a choice? If you want to do something truly great, the idea of balance can start to feel like a comforting lie. So what does it actually cost…

  28. How to Take Control of Your Emotions - Joe Hudson - #1045

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 1045 · Explicit

    Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Why do we struggle to feel our emotions fully? A rich life requires openness, but that openness comes with the risk of pain. So how do we embrace the full…

  29. Inside Minnesota's $10B Childcare Fraud Scandal - Nick Shirley - #1044

    · 1 h 36 min · Episode 1037 · Explicit

    Nick Shirley is a YouTuber, content creator, and investigative journalist. In just a few weeks, Nick Shirley has gone from relative obscurity to the center of one of the largest political fraud scandals in recent…

  30. 14 Habits for an Optimised Morning & Evening Routine - Arthur Brooks - #1043

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 1043 · Explicit

    Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. What does it really take to live a fulfilling life? With endless advice on how to boost or sabotage happiness, what does science…

  31. How to Reclaim Your Brain in 2026 - Dr Andrew Huberman - #1042

    · 3 h 06 min · Episode 1042 · Explicit

    Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster. There’s an overwhelming amount of information on how to level up your body and mind, and it can…

  32. Why Don’t You Have Sex With Your Sister? - Dr Debra Lieberman - #1041

    · 1 h 09 min · Episode 1041 · Explicit

    Dr. Debra Lieberman is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and researcher. Why don’t we feel sexual attraction toward our siblings or close family? Evolution seems to have hard-wired the brain to prevent…

  33. 4M Subscriber Q&A - #1040

    · 1 h 30 min · Episode 1040 · Explicit

    I hit 4 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. Expect to learn what’s new with…

  34. Why Successful Men Always Self-Destruct - Connor Beaton - 1039

    · 1 h 58 min · Episode 1039 · Explicit

    Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Why do so many men struggle with their own inner world? Many grow up believing they must handle…

  35. The Environmental Toxins Killing Your Health - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - #1038

    · 1 h 13 min · Episode 1038 · Explicit

    Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. The most overlooked aspect of health optimisation might be hiding in plain sight. Your environment shapes…

  36. Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025) - #1037

    · 2 h 11 min · Episode 1037 · Explicit

    I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle upon Tyne, with Jonny, a virtual Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned this year, what their best hacks were, and their reflections on 2025. Timestamps: (0:00) Why…

  37. The Best Moments of Modern Wisdom (2025) - #1036

    · 3 h 15 min · Episode 1036 · Explicit

    2025 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the show over the last year. It was going to be a top 20, but I couldn't choose, so it's 23. Expect to learn Naval…

  38. How to Engineer a Life You Love - Mark Rober - #1035

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 1035 · Explicit

    Mark Rober is an engineer, science communicator, and YouTuber known for viral experiments and STEM education. Expect to learn what it was like to wor on the Mars Rover for NASA, how NASA rewired the way Mark thinks,…

  39. 23 Lessons from 2025 - #1034

    · 1 h 25 min · Episode 1034 · Explicit

    It’s the end of 2025 and to celebrate I thought I’d run through some of the best lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12 months. This year has had over 10,000 minutes of episodes produced so there was a lot to choose…

  40. Why Comedies Suck Now - Judd Apatow - #1033

    · 1 h 35 min · Episode 1033 · Explicit

    Judd Apatow is a filmmaker, producer, comedian, and writer. The movies that shaped so many of us were unapologetically funny and often pushed boundaries. As the culture has changed and concerns around political…

  41. The Dark Subcultures of Online Politics - Joshua Citarella - #1032

    · 1 h 54 min · Episode 1032 · Explicit

    Joshua Citarella is an artist, writer, and cultural researcher focused on internet subcultures and online politics. We’ve all doom-scrolled our fair share of online politics, some of it funny, some unsettling, and…

  42. 18 Harsh Realities of Modern Dating - Macken Murphy - #1031

    · 2 h 42 min · Episode 1031 · Explicit

    Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne, a writer and a podcaster. Modern dating is in the middle of a cultural reset. Attraction science is evolving, men and women are changing how…

  43. Inside the Conservative Civil War - Brett Cooper - #1030

    · 1 h 53 min · Episode 1030 · Explicit

    Brett Cooper is a political commentator, an actor and a YouTuber. What’s happening to the political Right? With promises kept and broken, the Left regaining momentum, internal fractures deepening, and young voters…

  44. How to Convince the World of Bulls**t & Evil - Malcolm Gladwell - #1029

    · 1 h 15 min · Episode 1029 · Explicit

    Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist, podcast host and an author. Do contagious diseases, memetic epidemics, and drug epidemics spread through the same underlying pathways? The answer may explain why society keeps falling…

  45. The New World Order Is Here - Peter Zeihan - #1028

    · 1 h 23 min · Episode 1028 · Explicit

    Peter Zeihan is a geopolitical analyst, speaker and author. What does the next decade really hold? Beneath every forecast about the future, one thing quietly determines everything else: energy. From globalization to…

  46. The Secret to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Mel Robbins - #1027

    · 1 h 48 min · Episode 1027 · Explicit

    Mel Robbins is a motivational speaker, podcast host and author. If motivation can’t be trusted, what should you rely on instead? Bestselling author and top podcaster Mel Robbins explains why discipline and emotional…

  47. How to Treat Men Better - Alison Armstrong - #1026

    · 3 h 02 min · Episode 1026 · Explicit

    Alison Armstrong is a relationship coach, speaker, and author. Are modern gender dynamics leaving men feeling ‘castrated’? While men are often blamed for today’s social problems, far less attention is given to how…

  48. Understanding the Psychology of Perfectionism - Dr Paul Hewitt - #1025

    · 1 h 28 min · Episode 1025 · Explicit

    Dr Paul Hewitt is a clinical psychologist, professor, and leading researcher on perfectionism. Why do so many of us struggle with perfectionism? For some, it started in childhood—but its impact as an adult can be…

  49. The Art of an Authentic Comeback - Jon Bellion - #1024

    · 2 h 46 min · Episode 1024 · Explicit

    Jon Bellion is a singer-songwriter, producer, and artist. Fame has a gravity of its own, and once you’re in the spotlight, leaving it isn’t easy. Yet Jon Bellion found more truth in stepping behind the scenes to focus…

  50. The Trades You Make to Live Your Dreams - I Prevail - #1023

    · 2 h 43 min · Episode 1023 · Explicit

    Eric Vanlerberghe is a vocalist, songwriter, and founding member of the band I Prevail. Gabe Helguera is a drummer, and co-founder of Drum Beats Online (DBO), and a member of the band I Prevail From the outside, the…

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