Modern Wisdom
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.
Episodes (117)
#989 - James Kimmel Jr. - Why Violence & Revenge Fantasies Feel Good
James Kimmel Jr. is a professor at Yale, a psychiatrist, and an author.
Why are we drawn to revenge? From playground grudges to epic betrayals, the urge to strike back is universal. But is it a...
Why are we drawn to revenge? From playground grudges to epic betrayals, the urge to strike back is universal. But is it a...
#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The Dreaming Brain
Dr Rahul Jandial is a brain surgeon, neuroscientist, and an author.
Why do we dream? For centuries, people have debated their meaning. Are they hidden messages, random brain activity, or something...
Why do we dream? For centuries, people have debated their meaning. Are they hidden messages, random brain activity, or something...
#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of Emotions, Anxiety & Brain Health
Lisa Feldman Barrett is a professor at Northeastern University, psychologist, and a neuroscientist.
Why do we feel emotions? From happiness and joy to anger, anxiety, and sorrow, emotions shape how...
Why do we feel emotions? From happiness and joy to anger, anxiety, and sorrow, emotions shape how...
#986 - Esther Perel - How Love Dies: The Psychology of Cheating & Attraction
Esther Perel is a psychotherapist, podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author.
Why do modern relationships feel so difficult? Even the happiest couples on the outside often hide unspoken rules...
Why do modern relationships feel so difficult? Even the happiest couples on the outside often hide unspoken rules...
#985 - Dr David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Brain Hacking, & Mental Mastery
Dr. David Spiegel is a psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and leading authority on hypnosis and stress-related health.
What exactly is hypnosis? Most of us picture it as a magician’s trick, when...
What exactly is hypnosis? Most of us picture it as a magician’s trick, when...
#984 - Coltan Scrivner - Why We’re Drawn to Death, Crime, & Danger
Coltan Scrivner is a behavioral scientist, an expert on morbid curiosity in horror and true‑crime media, and an author.
Why are humans so curious about death? From car accidents to scary stories,...
Why are humans so curious about death? From car accidents to scary stories,...
#983 - Gay Hendricks - Deeply Connected Relationships
Gay Hendricks is a psychologist, teacher, and an author renowned for his work on relationship transformation.
Conscious loving is about more than just romance, it’s about clarity, commitment, and...
Conscious loving is about more than just romance, it’s about clarity, commitment, and...
#982 - Jesse Michels - UFOs, Aliens, Antigravity & Government Secrets
Jesse Michels is a YouTuber and show host, exploring subjects like UFOs, consciousness, and reality.
For nearly a century, UFOs have captured our imagination as one of humanity’s greatest mysteries....
For nearly a century, UFOs have captured our imagination as one of humanity’s greatest mysteries....
#981 - MacKenzie Price - Alpha School: A New Approach To Education
MacKenzie Price is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and co-founder of Alpha Schools.
Just how broken is education? For fifty years, lofty promises in education have yielded dismal results. Now, with AI,...
Just how broken is education? For fifty years, lofty promises in education have yielded dismal results. Now, with AI,...
#980 - David Pinsof - This is Your Brain on Bullsh*t
David Pinsof is a research scientist at UCLA, co-creator of Cards Against Humanity, and an author.
Everything is bullshit. Your opinions, your arguments, even your thoughts. Most of it’s...
Everything is bullshit. Your opinions, your arguments, even your thoughts. Most of it’s...
#979 - Dwarkesh Patel - AI Safety, The China Problem, LLMs & Job Displacement
Dwarkesh Patel is a writer, researcher & podcaster.
The rise of AI marks the next great technological revolution, one that could reshape every aspect of our lives in just a few years. But how close...
The rise of AI marks the next great technological revolution, one that could reshape every aspect of our lives in just a few years. But how close...
#978 - Spencer Greenberg - How Much Does IQ Matter?
Spencer Greenberg is a mathematician, founder, CEO & creator of ClearerThinking.org
How much does IQ really matter? Most of us have met people on both ends of the spectrum and wondered where we stand...
How much does IQ really matter? Most of us have met people on both ends of the spectrum and wondered where we stand...
#977 - Dr Robert King - Why Does The Female Orgasm Exist?
Dr Robert King is a psychologist, professor at University College Cork, and researcher on the evolutionary function of female orgasm.
What makes the female orgasm so mysterious? For generations, men...
What makes the female orgasm so mysterious? For generations, men...
#976 - Ray Dalio - The Changing World Order: How Countries Go Broke
Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, billionaire investor, philanthropist and an author.
How do countries actually go broke? In a world of abundance, it’s easy to think the good times...
How do countries actually go broke? In a world of abundance, it’s easy to think the good times...
#975 - James Bloodworth - The Manosphere, Pickup Culture & Male Loneliness
James Bloodworth is a journalist reporting on working-class life and society, podcaster, and an author.
The manosphere isn’t what you think. Even though it is often labeled as toxic and extreme, the...
The manosphere isn’t what you think. Even though it is often labeled as toxic and extreme, the...
#974 - Joe Folley - Existential Philosophy, Nietzsche, Suffering & Self-Awareness
Joe Folley is a philosopher, writer, and host of the Unsolicited Advice YouTube channel.
Philosophy has a way of finding us in one form or another, sometimes in a book, sometimes in a moment of...
Philosophy has a way of finding us in one form or another, sometimes in a book, sometimes in a moment of...
#973 - Rory Sutherland - Waymo, Texas Culture, Airline Lounges, OpenAI & Uber Eats
Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s leading consumer behaviour experts, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising and an author.
The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the rise of AI,...
The world is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With the rise of AI,...
#972 - 3.7M Q&A - Fatherhood Plans, Medical Update & New Hairstyle
I hit 3.7 million Subscribers on YouTube!!
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...
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...
#971 - Adam Lane Smith - 13 Semi-Controversial Truths About Masculinity
Adam Lane Smith is a psychotherapist and an author.
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,...
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,...
#970 - Dr Mike Israetel - Exercise Scientist’s Masterclass On Motivation, Habits & Discipline
Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization.
How do you boost motivation and actually follow through on the things...
How do you boost motivation and actually follow through on the things...
#969 - Dr Michael Eisenberg - How To Protect & Improve Your Fertility As A Man
Dr Michael Eisenberg is a professor of Urology at Stanford, a urologic surgeon, and a leading expert in male fertility and reproductive medicine.
It's no secret that global population decline is...
It's no secret that global population decline is...
#968 - Dr Rick Hanson - The Psychology of Obsession, Rumination & Letting Go
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, speaker, and an author.
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...
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...
#967 - Jeffrey Katzenberg & Hari Ravichandran - Hollywood Trouble, Big Tech & The Crisis With Kids
Jeffrey Katzenberg is a media mogul, film producer, and co-founder of DreamWorks.
Hari Ravichandran is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Aura.
From bringing joy to millions of childhoods...
Hari Ravichandran is a serial entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Aura.
From bringing joy to millions of childhoods...
#966 - Dr Scott Eilers - Why Does Life Sometimes Feel Emotionally Numb?
Dr. Scott Eilers is a clinical psychologist, mental health coach, and an author.
Depression gets thrown around a lot these days. Feeling off for a day or two, and suddenly it’s labeled as depression....
Depression gets thrown around a lot these days. Feeling off for a day or two, and suddenly it’s labeled as depression....
#965 - Rick Beato - AI Bands, Spotify, TikTok & The Death Of Songwriting
Rick Beato is a multi-instrumentalist musician, YouTuber, and a music producer.
Music and the industry around it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the rise of AI, the...
Music and the industry around it have changed dramatically over the past few decades. With the rise of AI, the...
#964 - Simon Sinek - How To Find Meaning When Life Feels Overwhelming
Simon Sinek is a speaker, founder, and an author.
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...
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...
#963 - John Lisle - Investigating The True History Of MKUltra & CIA Mind Control
John Lisle is a historian and an author.
The government’s history of secret experiments feels stranger than fiction. Covert projects, UFOs, mind reading, even studies of the occult. But no operation...
The government’s history of secret experiments feels stranger than fiction. Covert projects, UFOs, mind reading, even studies of the occult. But no operation...
#962 - Lyman Stone - The Real Reason Birth Rates Are Falling
Lyman Stone is a demographer, researcher, and a writer.
It’s no surprise that birth rates are plummeting; raising kids feels harder than ever. Life is expensive, the future feels uncertain, and chaos...
It’s no surprise that birth rates are plummeting; raising kids feels harder than ever. Life is expensive, the future feels uncertain, and chaos...
#961 - Mark Manson - 19 Raw Lessons To Not Mess Up Your Life
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...
Mark is one of my favorite thinkers. His blog, books, and X account are packed with timeless lessons I come back to...
#960 - Dr Jerry Coyne - The Spiciest Ideas Of Evolutionary Biology
Dr Jerry Coyne is an evolutionary biologist, professor at the University of Chicago, and an author.
Has ideology hijacked academia? In fields like evolutionary biology, the data should speak for...
Has ideology hijacked academia? In fields like evolutionary biology, the data should speak for...
#959 - Underoath - The Hidden Struggles Of Mental Health In Music
Aaron Gillespie is the drummer, vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Tim McTague is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Sex, drugs, and rock & roll, the dream...
Tim McTague is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath.
Sex, drugs, and rock & roll, the dream...
#958 - Dr Daniel Amen - The 11 Risk Factors That Are Destroying Your Brain
Dr. Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist, brain-health researcher, founder of the Amen Clinics & New York Times bestselling author.
You only get one brain, so how do you keep it healthy for life? Dr....
You only get one brain, so how do you keep it healthy for life? Dr....
#957 - Anne-Laure Le Cunff - How To Live Freely In A Goal-Obsessed World
Anne‑Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist, founder, and an author.
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...
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...
#956 - Laila Mickelwait - How Pornhub Became The Internet’s Biggest Crime Scene
Laila Mickelwait is an anti-sex-trafficking activist, founder, and an author.
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...
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...
#955 - Girls Gone Bible - Is Church The New Counterculture?
Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma are the hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast.
Why is religion making a comeback? In a world where so many feel lost, faith is finding new ground. But this isn't...
Why is religion making a comeback? In a world where so many feel lost, faith is finding new ground. But this isn't...
#954 - Joe Tidy - Chasing The Most Hated Hacker In History
Joe Tidy is a BBC cybersecurity correspondent, covering hacking, data security, and online safety.
Many have either fallen victim personally to a cyberattack or know someone who has. But what exactly...
Many have either fallen victim personally to a cyberattack or know someone who has. But what exactly...
#953 - Jimmy Carr - Decoding The Secrets Of A Meaningful Life
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...
Having made his career out of cutting jokes and brutal roasts, today Jimmy Carr reveals a more introspective side. Jimmy opens up about his...
#952 - Alex Hormozi - 41 Harsh Truths Nobody Wants To Admit
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author.
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...
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...
#951 - Dr Russell Kennedy - How To Fix Your Brain’s Addiction To Anxiety & Worry
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a neuroscientist specializing in anxiety treatment, physician, and an author.
Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions....
Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions....
#950 - Craig Jones - Drugged In Colombia, Escaping Jail & Defeating UFC Wrestling
Craig Jones is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athlete, owner of B-Team and Founder of the Craig Jones Invitational.
From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned...
From wild nights in Medellín to ketamine trips with Ethiopian locals, Craig Jones has turned...
#949 - Jocko Willink - How To Build Unstoppable Confidence
Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy officer in SEAL Team 3, an author and a podcaster.
In a world overflowing with choices, we often confuse freedom with indulgence. But real freedom—the...
In a world overflowing with choices, we often confuse freedom with indulgence. But real freedom—the...
#948 - Matt Abrahams - The Secret To Becoming A Confident Speaker
Matt Abrahams is a communication expert, Stanford lecturer, and podcaster.
Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and...
Ever been put on the spot to give a quick speech, only to freeze up with nothing to say? Speaking with confidence and...
#947 - Scott Barry Kaufman - How To Not Let Your Past Define You
Scott Barry Kaufman is a Psychologist at Columbia University, a writer and podcaster.
Why is victim culture so common in the West? Everyone’s been hurt, so it’s easy to claim victimhood, so why has...
Why is victim culture so common in the West? Everyone’s been hurt, so it’s easy to claim victimhood, so why has...
#946 - Daniel Priestley - $0 To $1M: The New Rules For Building A Thriving Business
Daniel Priestley is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author.
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...
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...
#945 - Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi - The Art Of Self Mastery
Shi Heng Yi is a Shaolin master, headmaster of Shaolin Temple Europe, and teacher of Kung Fu and Chan Buddhism
What can the Shaolin lifestyle teach us in a world full of distractions? In the rush of...
What can the Shaolin lifestyle teach us in a world full of distractions? In the rush of...
#944 - Will Storr - A Masterclass In Storytelling
Will Storr is an author, journalist, and former photographer.
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...
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...
#943 - Will Ahmed - The Downfall Of CrossFit & The Future Of Fitness
Will Ahmed is an entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of WHOOP.
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...
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...
#942 - Gen. Stanley McChrystal - How To Actually Build Discipline
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.
From the battlefield to daily life, it’s the small...
From the battlefield to daily life, it’s the small...
#941 - Martha Beck - How to Break Free From Chronic Anxiety
Martha Beck is a sociologist, life coach, and an author.
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...
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...
#940 - Cameron Hanes - The Harsh Price Of Extreme Performance
Cameron Hanes is a bowhunter, ultramarathon runner, podcaster, and an author.
How should we deal with suffering? Most people do everything they can to avoid it, but a rare few seek it out. What if...
How should we deal with suffering? Most people do everything they can to avoid it, but a rare few seek it out. What if...
#939 - Dr Charan Ranganath - The Neuroscience Of How To Improve Your Memory & Focus
Dr. Charan Ranganath is a cognitive neuroscientist, professor, and an author.
What are memories? Our brains are shaped by countless experiences, but how exactly do we store these stories? Learn what...
What are memories? Our brains are shaped by countless experiences, but how exactly do we store these stories? Learn what...
#938 - Dr Paul Turke - How Modern Parenting Got It All Wrong
Dr Paul Turke is a pediatrician, evolutionary anthropologist, and an author.
How did humans raise kids 1,000 years ago? Today’s parenting is all routines, data-driven insights and what the latest...
How did humans raise kids 1,000 years ago? Today’s parenting is all routines, data-driven insights and what the latest...
#937 - Jeremy Renner - How To Overcome The Worst Pain Of Your Life
Jeremy Renner is an actor, musician, and an author.
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...
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...
#936 - Alex Hutchinson - How To Rewire Your Brain To Take More Risks
Alex Hutchinson is a science journalist, former physicist, and an author.
Why are humans wired to explore?
We’re naturally drawn to the unknown, but that curiosity can sometimes lead us off course....
Why are humans wired to explore?
We’re naturally drawn to the unknown, but that curiosity can sometimes lead us off course....
#935 - Crappy Childhood Fairy - Limerence Explained: Why Do We Get Addicted To People?
Anna Runkle, also known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, is a trauma educator, Youtuber and an author.
Why do some people fall so hard, so fast? It might not be love, but it could be limerence. So what...
Why do some people fall so hard, so fast? It might not be love, but it could be limerence. So what...
#934 - Joe Lonsdale - How To Win The War Of The Future
Joe Lonsdale is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Palantir Technologies.
What is Palantir really about? You’ve probably heard the name, but what do they actually do, and who’s the brains...
What is Palantir really about? You’ve probably heard the name, but what do they actually do, and who’s the brains...
#933 - Brad Wilcox - Why Are Liberal Women Becoming Unhappy?
Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and Director of the National Marriage Project.
Why are some people naturally happier than others? Whether it's genetics,...
Why are some people naturally happier than others? Whether it's genetics,...
#932 - Dave Ramsey - Why Smart People Make Stupid Money Decisions
Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, podcaster, and an author.
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?...
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?...
#931 - Arthur Brooks - Harvard Professor Reveals The Secret To Lasting Love & Happiness
Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author.
Can romance and love be decoded? From falling in and out of love to finding “the one,” what does the science say...
Can romance and love be decoded? From falling in and out of love to finding “the one,” what does the science say...
#930 - 3.5M Q&A - Dating Famous People, Naval Reflections, & Marrying Douglas Murray
I hit 3.5 million Subscribers on YouTube!!
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...
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...
#929 - Rob Henderson - The Psychology Of What Women Want
Rob Henderson holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge and is a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute.
Who holds the power in modern dating? With growing gender divides and...
Who holds the power in modern dating? With growing gender divides and...
#928 - Douglas Murray - Why Has The World Gone Insane?
Douglas Murray is a journalist, author and associate editor of The Spectator.
Some see The West in decline, others believe we're entering a bold, uncharted era of opportunity. So how do we preserve...
Some see The West in decline, others believe we're entering a bold, uncharted era of opportunity. So how do we preserve...
#927 - Annaka Harris - Unpacking The Mystery Of Consciousness
Annaka Harris is an author, editor, and speaker focused on neuroscience and consciousness.
What does it mean to be conscious? What is consciousness? These questions have puzzled humanity for...
What does it mean to be conscious? What is consciousness? These questions have puzzled humanity for...
#926 - Ty Tashiro - How To Find The Love Of Your Life
Ty Tashiro is a psychologist, author, and relationship expert.
Searching for love can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find the right person. So what traits should we actually seek...
Searching for love can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to find the right person. So what traits should we actually seek...
#925 - Joe Hudson - 23 Lessons For Being Kinder To Yourself
Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host.
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...
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...
#924 - William Costello - What Netflix’s “Adolescence” Got Wrong
William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology.
With the recent release of “Adolescence” on Netflix, it has stirred up quite a bit of...
With the recent release of “Adolescence” on Netflix, it has stirred up quite a bit of...
#923 - Matt Ridley - Why Evolution Favours Beauty Over Survival
Matt Ridley is a science writer, journalist, and author.
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...
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...
#922 - Naval Ravikant - 44 Harsh Truths About Human Nature
Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of AngelList.
What does it mean to win at the game of life? Is it tons of wealth, pure happiness, infinite time, or a loving family? Today...
What does it mean to win at the game of life? Is it tons of wealth, pure happiness, infinite time, or a loving family? Today...
#921 - Catherine Price - How To Defeat Your Social Media Addiction
Catherine Price is a journalist, author, and science writer.
How much are our phones affecting our brains? Our attention spans seem to be getting shorter, and many of us feel more forgetful. So how...
How much are our phones affecting our brains? Our attention spans seem to be getting shorter, and many of us feel more forgetful. So how...
#920 - John Delony - Why Do We Date People That Need Fixing?
Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert, author, YouTuber and speaker.
What does it mean to be a good partner? We all want fulfilling relationships, but building one involves a careful balance of...
What does it mean to be a good partner? We all want fulfilling relationships, but building one involves a careful balance of...
#919 - George Mack - How To Take Control Of Your Own Destiny
George Mack is a writer, marketer and an entrepreneur.
If you found yourself trapped in a South American prison, who's the first person you'd call? The person you named is likely the highest-agency...
If you found yourself trapped in a South American prison, who's the first person you'd call? The person you named is likely the highest-agency...
#918 - Critical Drinker - Why Do Modern Movies Suck So Much?
Critical Drinker is a movie critic, an analyst of modern entertainment media and a YouTuber.
What happened to Hollywood? Despite bigger budgets than ever, shows and films are struggling to thrive....
What happened to Hollywood? Despite bigger budgets than ever, shows and films are struggling to thrive....
#917 - Vanessa Van Edwards - The Art Of Effortless Confidence & Social Persuasion
Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, speaker, and author.
How do you make a great first impression? How can I become more charismatic? How can I stop feeling awkward in social situations?...
How do you make a great first impression? How can I become more charismatic? How can I stop feeling awkward in social situations?...
#916 - Freya India - Why Modern Women Feel More Lost Than Ever
Freya India is a writer and journalist focussed on female mental health and modern culture.
Are modern women okay? With rising statistics on declining happiness, life satisfaction, and marriage rates,...
Are modern women okay? With rising statistics on declining happiness, life satisfaction, and marriage rates,...
#915 - Yung Pueblo - The Art Of Unlocking Your Inner Peace
Yung Pueblo is a writer, poet, author and speaker.
What does it mean to achieve true inner peace? In a world that feels more chaotic than ever, finding stability within ourselves and navigating the...
What does it mean to achieve true inner peace? In a world that feels more chaotic than ever, finding stability within ourselves and navigating the...
#914 - Dr Ethan Kross - How To Stop Feeling Negative Emotions All The Time
Ethan Kross is a psychologist, professor, and author.
Emotions are complex. We all feel them, but how often are they genuine? When should we express them, and when should we hold them back? And...
Emotions are complex. We all feel them, but how often are they genuine? When should we express them, and when should we hold them back? And...
#913 - Andrew Schulz - Why Does Modern America Feel So Insane?
Andrew Schulz is an actor, comedian and a podcaster.
Having children today’s world can be challenging. Parenthood, especially with fertility struggles, comes with obstacles, but is layered with...
Having children today’s world can be challenging. Parenthood, especially with fertility struggles, comes with obstacles, but is layered with...
#912 - Brigham Buhler - Ex-Pharma Rep: Why American Healthcare Is So Broken
Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy.
American healthcare stands apart from any other system in the world. While some argue...
American healthcare stands apart from any other system in the world. While some argue...
#911 - Louise Perry - Has Modern Society Set Women Up For Failure?
Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author.
For generations, traditional gender roles have shaped society. Today, however, quality of life,...
For generations, traditional gender roles have shaped society. Today, however, quality of life,...
#910 - Dr Julie Smith - The Science Of Emotional Intelligence & Self-Understanding
Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, author, and content creator.
Discovering who you are is a lifelong journey. Understanding your past, unpacking emotions, and gaining self-awareness are all...
Discovering who you are is a lifelong journey. Understanding your past, unpacking emotions, and gaining self-awareness are all...
#909 - Charles Duhigg - The Secret Habits Of Supercommunicators
Charles Duhigg is a journalist, speaker, and author.
Effective communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. While some excel at it naturally, others struggle to express themselves and...
Effective communication is the foundation of any strong relationship. While some excel at it naturally, others struggle to express themselves and...
#908 - Dr Shannon Curry - What Traits Should You Look For In A Partner?
Dr. Shannon Curry is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and speaker.
Modern adult relationships are complicated. With endless talk of red flags, green flags, icks etc., it can be tough to know...
Modern adult relationships are complicated. With endless talk of red flags, green flags, icks etc., it can be tough to know...
#907 - Dr Rhonda Patrick - How Microplastics Are Ruining Your Health
Dr Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist, researcher and a fitness podcaster.
Every day, your body fends off harmful pathogens with ease. But what happens when environmental toxins like...
Every day, your body fends off harmful pathogens with ease. But what happens when environmental toxins like...
#906 - Erwin McManus - What It Takes To Live A Courageous Life
Erwin McManus is a pastor, author, and speaker.
Fear is so ingrained in our minds that we forget it’s not our natural state. So how do we break free from it, understand ourselves better, and push...
Fear is so ingrained in our minds that we forget it’s not our natural state. So how do we break free from it, understand ourselves better, and push...
#905 - William von Hippel - Why Modern Life Can Feel So Empty
William von Hippel is a psychologist, professor, and author.
Modern life feels so complex that even basic emotions like happiness seem distant. Were we happier as hunter-gatherers, with more...
Modern life feels so complex that even basic emotions like happiness seem distant. Were we happier as hunter-gatherers, with more...
#904 - Rory Sutherland - The Secret Weapons Of Marketing Psychology
Rory Sutherland is one of the world’s leading consumer behaviour experts, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy Advertising and an author.
Every moment of the day, you're being marketed to. From the instant...
Every moment of the day, you're being marketed to. From the instant...
#903 - Rick Hanson - The Science Of Rewiring Your Brain To Be Less Miserable
Dr. Rick Hanson is a psychologist, author, and speaker.
Our brains are more adaptable than we realise. With a bit of understanding, patience, and the right techniques, you can rewire your brain for...
Our brains are more adaptable than we realise. With a bit of understanding, patience, and the right techniques, you can rewire your brain for...
#902 - Dr Tracy Vaillancourt - The Science Of Childhood Bullying & Adult Mental Health
Dr Tracy Vaillancourt is a professor at the University of Ottawa, a researcher and an author with a focus on the link between violence and mental health. A common feature of every generation’s...
#901 - Tom Segura - Why Does The Modern World Make No Sense?
Tom Segura is a comedian, podcaster, and actor.
These days, making sense of the world is harder than ever. From billionaires reshaping governments to debates over whether modern car chassis can...
These days, making sense of the world is harder than ever. From billionaires reshaping governments to debates over whether modern car chassis can...
#900 - 11 Lessons From 900 Episodes - Alex Hormozi, Mark Manson & Winston Churchill
To celebrate 900 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.
Expect to learn what unteachable lessons are, why we decide...
Expect to learn what unteachable lessons are, why we decide...
#899 - Sahil Bloom - The Harsh Truth About Money & Happiness
Sahil Bloom is an investor, writer, and author. Focusing relentlessly on your goals can change your life. And if you work hard enough, one day your friends might call you ‘lucky’. But the truth is,...
#898 - Alain de Botton - How To Fix Your Negative Patterns
Alain de Botton is a philosopher, author, and founder of The School of Life
Healing yourself is one of the most transformative journeys you can undertake. From nurturing your inner voice to improving...
Healing yourself is one of the most transformative journeys you can undertake. From nurturing your inner voice to improving...
#897 - Steve Magness - How Nervous People Can Perform Under Pressure
Steve Magness is a performance coach, author, and sports scientist.
Performing under pressure isn’t easy. Whether it’s a big test, a game, or a presentation, nerves often get in the way. So how do you...
Performing under pressure isn’t easy. Whether it’s a big test, a game, or a presentation, nerves often get in the way. So how do you...
#896 - 3.25M Q&A - Marriage Plans, Beautiful Women & Chris Bumstead
I hit 3.25 million Subscribers on YouTube!!
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect...
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect...
#895 - Piers Morgan - Trump, Elon Musk & The Future Of The West
Piers Morgan is a journalist, host, and author.
With all eyes on America, many promises have been made for change. But how confident can we be that this new America will deliver on those promises? And...
With all eyes on America, many promises have been made for change. But how confident can we be that this new America will deliver on those promises? And...
#894 - Dan Koe - How To Design Your Life For Peak Creativity
Dan Koe is a writer, entrepreneur, and creator.
Finding your creative spark is one of life’s greatest journeys. So, what are the tips and tricks to help you design a life that maximises your full...
Finding your creative spark is one of life’s greatest journeys. So, what are the tips and tricks to help you design a life that maximises your full...
#893 - Jillian Turecki - 9 Harsh Truths About How Relationships Work
Jillian Turecki is a relationship coach, teacher, writer and author.
How do you create a thriving and loving relationship that truly lasts? While many may stumble into one by chance, building a deep...
How do you create a thriving and loving relationship that truly lasts? While many may stumble into one by chance, building a deep...
#892 - Kyle Forgeard - The Rise Of NELK, Donald Trump & Global Chaos
Kyle Forgeard is a content creator, entrepreneur, and co-founder of NELK.
From Canada to global fame, the NELK Boys have become a household name. From pranks and viral videos to building an empire,...
From Canada to global fame, the NELK Boys have become a household name. From pranks and viral videos to building an empire,...
#891 - John Vervaeke - The Psychology Of Finding Meaning In Life
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist, professor, and YouTube educator.
Humans are meaning making machines. Even when we believe our lives lack meaning, we instinctively follow something; an idea, a...
Humans are meaning making machines. Even when we believe our lives lack meaning, we instinctively follow something; an idea, a...
#890 - Connor Beaton - A Man’s Guide To Feeling Your Feelings
Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth.
Emotions can be challenging. Some bring joy and comfort, while others we’d rather...
Emotions can be challenging. Some bring joy and comfort, while others we’d rather...
#889 - Tony Robbins - How To Build An Extraordinary Life
Tony Robbins is a life and business coach, entrepreneur and #1 New York Times Bestselling author.
What does it truly mean to live a good life? Many fall into the trap of believing that nothing we...
What does it truly mean to live a good life? Many fall into the trap of believing that nothing we...
#888 - David Sutcliffe - How To Stop Betraying Yourself & Be More Authentic
David Sutcliffe is a former actor and life coach.
Balancing self-compassion with self-discipline can be challenging. On one hand, kindness towards yourself fosters growth and resilience, but on the...
Balancing self-compassion with self-discipline can be challenging. On one hand, kindness towards yourself fosters growth and resilience, but on the...
#887 - Dr Rangan Chatterjee - The Key Strategies Of Behaviour Change
Rangan Chatterjee is a physician, author, and podcaster.
Breaking old habits can be just as challenging as building new ones. As we step into a new year, what does the latest science say are the best...
Breaking old habits can be just as challenging as building new ones. As we step into a new year, what does the latest science say are the best...
#886 - Konstantin Kisin - A Plan To Save The Western World
Konstantin Kisin is a podcaster, a speaker and an author.
With Trump's historic victory in the books, the implications of his policies and promises could send shockwaves worldwide. So what does this...
With Trump's historic victory in the books, the implications of his policies and promises could send shockwaves worldwide. So what does this...
#885 - Adam Grant - How To Overcome Your Fear Of Failure & Unlock Your Potential
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, professor at the Wharton School and an author.
Success is multi-layered. It involves challenges like overcoming nervousness, developing an appetite for...
Success is multi-layered. It involves challenges like overcoming nervousness, developing an appetite for...
#884 - Nick Pollard - How To Stop Being Such A People Pleaser
Nick Pollard, “The People Displeaser,” is a coach and a speaker.
Why do we feel so compelled to put others ahead of ourselves? Surely at the very minimum we should be able to prioritise ourselves. Yet...
Why do we feel so compelled to put others ahead of ourselves? Surely at the very minimum we should be able to prioritise ourselves. Yet...
#883 - Dr Matthew Walker - The Science Of Perfect Sleep
Dr. Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist, professor at UC Berkley, and author.
Many of the mental and physical challenges you might be facing could have a surprisingly simple solution: more sleep. But...
Many of the mental and physical challenges you might be facing could have a surprisingly simple solution: more sleep. But...
#882 - The Best Moments Of Modern Wisdom (2024)
2024 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the show over the last year. It was going to be a top 10, but I couldn't choose, so it's 11.
Expect...
Expect...
#881 - Christmas Special - Life Hacks, Biggest Lessons & Best Resolutions
I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle with Jonny, Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned, their best hacks and new year's resolutions for 2025.
Sponsors:
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#880 - Greg McKeown - How To Focus On What Matters Most
Greg McKeown is an author, public speaker, and leadership consultant
Success requires you to focus on what truly matters. But in the modern world there are more distractions than ever before. So how...
Success requires you to focus on what truly matters. But in the modern world there are more distractions than ever before. So how...
#879 - 16 Lessons From 2024 - Chris Bumstead, Elon Musk & Alex Hormozi
Get my free End Of Year Review Template here - https://chriswillx.com/review/
It’s the end of 2024 and to celebrate I thought I’d run through some of the best lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12...
It’s the end of 2024 and to celebrate I thought I’d run through some of the best lessons I’ve picked up over the last 12...
#878 - David Senra - 15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders
David Senra is the host of Founders podcast and an investor.
Every success story is like a unique song, composed with different instruments. Yet, when you listen closely, many of them share the same...
Every success story is like a unique song, composed with different instruments. Yet, when you listen closely, many of them share the same...
#877 - Marc Andreessen - Elon Musk, The Changing World Order & America’s Future
Marc Andreessen is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz.
America is entering a new chapter. With the recent election in the past, sweeping changes on the horizon,...
America is entering a new chapter. With the recent election in the past, sweeping changes on the horizon,...
#876 - Michael Gelb - How To Think Like Leonardo da Vinci
Michael Gelb is an executive coach, speaker, and an author.
Given that Leonardo da Vinci is one of history’s greatest minds, presumably we can learn a lot from the life, lessons and background of him....
Given that Leonardo da Vinci is one of history’s greatest minds, presumably we can learn a lot from the life, lessons and background of him....
#875 - Nedd Brockman - Pushing The Boundaries Of Mental Toughness
Nedd Brockmann is an Australian ultramarathon runner, motivational speaker, and philanthropist.
Is good mental health the same as strong mental toughness? Nedd has completed some of the most famous...
Is good mental health the same as strong mental toughness? Nedd has completed some of the most famous...
#874 - Michael Morris - Why Are We More Divided Than Ever?
Michael Morris is a professor of cultural psychology at Columbia University and an author.
Why are humans so tribal? Despite our capacity for empathy and inclusion, why do we always gravitate toward...
Why are humans so tribal? Despite our capacity for empathy and inclusion, why do we always gravitate toward...
#873 - Lionel Page - The Invisible Psychology Of Happiness & Meaning
Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author.
Lionel is one of my favourite writers so I had to bring him on to uncover the invisible psychology which drives our happiness....
Lionel is one of my favourite writers so I had to bring him on to uncover the invisible psychology which drives our happiness....
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Chris Williamson
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