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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson

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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196:19

#922 - Naval Ravikant - 44 Harsh Truths About Human...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/31

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 we explore the timeless question of what it means to truly live well. Expect to learn the true price of success, whether sacrificing your happiness is worth it, what advice Naval would give to his younger self, what the true source of unhappiness is for most people, how to overcome low self-esteem, what

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77:01

#921 - Catherine Price - How To Defeat Your Social...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/29

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 much of this can we blame on our phones and what can we do to fix it? Expect to learn how many hours a day people spend on their phone, what phones do to our attention span, if Tik tok memory brain is real, the real impact this kind of cellphone usage is doing to our brains and how it changes your focus

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123:17

#920 - John Delony - Why Do We Date People That Need...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/27

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 give and take. How do you show up as a supportive partner and not just for your significant other, but also for yourself? Expect to learn why we date people we feel we need to fix, why it’s so hard to leave relationships even if we don’t have our needs met, advice for how to move on from breakups easier,

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116:25

#919 - George Mack - How To Take Control Of Your Own...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/24

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74:21

#918 - Critical Drinker - Why Do Modern Movies Suck...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/22

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. Thankfully, Critical Drinker points to some pretty obvious and some not-so-obvious key reasons for why there is such a disconnect. Expect to learn all about what is happening with the new James Bond shows, if the woke message is really dead in Hollywood, Critical Drinker’s thoughts on the Oscars, if Star

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82:40

#917 - Vanessa Van Edwards - The Art Of Effortless...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/20

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? We've all wondered about these things at some point. Luckily, Vanessa is an expert on human interaction and has the answers you're looking for. Expect to learn what we should do without hands in social situations, the 4 key things you should do when prepping for a speech, the do’s and don’ts when you’re

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87:48

#916 - Freya India - Why Modern Women Feel More Lost...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/17

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, it’s clear that the younger generation is facing serious challenges. What are the biggest issues modern women are dealing with, and how can they start to overcome them? Expect to learn why so many girls are drawn to therapy culture, if girls raised in religious families seem to be doing better than

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69:38

#915 - Yung Pueblo - The Art Of Unlocking Your Inner...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/15

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 unpredictability around us has become increasingly difficult. So how do we create lasting balance and discover genuine peace in our lives? Expect to learn why we have such a big problem of connecting with people, why we cause ourselves so many unneeded stress, and why we are the ones actually at the root

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129:33

#914 - Dr Ethan Kross - How To Stop Feeling Negative...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/13

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135:18

#913 - Andrew Schulz - Why Does Modern America Feel...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/10

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 moments of humour. As a new father, Andrew shares insights on IVF and a fresh take on the chaos of the world as a proud new father. Expect to learn how becoming a father has changed Andrew for the better, what it was like to go though fertility challenges when conceiving, what IVF was like for Andrew and

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97:31

#912 - Brigham Buhler - Ex-Pharma Rep: Why American...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/08

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 it has the potential to be the best, for many, it feels like the worst. Sky-high costs, an overreliance on prescriptions, and systemic inefficiencies suggest something is deeply broken. Why is this the case, and what can be done to fix it? Expect to learn what the number one reason for bankruptcy in

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92:54

#911 - Louise Perry - Has Modern Society Set Women Up...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/06

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, mood, relationships, marriage, and even careers feel increasingly out of sync. How much of this can be attributed to shifting gender roles? And could embracing more traditional roles lead to a happier, more fulfilling, and sexually vibrant society? Expect to learn what the myth of female agency is, why

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94:07

#910 - Dr Julie Smith - The Science Of Emotional...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/03

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 part of the process. So how do we move beyond our past and emotions that hold us back, to create a fulfilling and happy life? Expect to learn why emotions are so hard to understand, how to better understand your childhood, how to forgive your parents, why people keep saying yes when they want to say

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73:12

#909 - Charles Duhigg - The Secret Habits Of...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/03/01

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 often get misunderstood. So, what are the best tips to become a master communicator and elevate your communication skills? Expect to learn what most people get wrong when it comes to understanding communication, the biggest differences between communicators and supercommunicators, how introverts and

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81:07

#908 - Dr Shannon Curry - What Traits Should You Look...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/02/27

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 who’s truly worth your time. So how do you build a lasting, healthy relationship when you're ready for one? Expect to learn what the biggest red flags are to look out for in a partner, the green flags you should look for, the most common reasons why relationships fail, how to see the beauty instead of the

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133:51

#907 - Dr Rhonda Patrick - How Microplastics Are...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/02/24

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 microplastics start to build up? What are they, and how can you protect yourself from their effects? Expect to learn why microplastics are so prevalent in our everyday lives, how to detoxify yourself from microplastics, which everyday items expose us most to microplastics, where microplastics are stored in your

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64:41

#906 - Erwin McManus - What It Takes To Live A...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/02/22

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 past fear to become our best selves? Expect to learn why people find it so hard to know and show themselves, why so many people are negative at a default, how to not get paralysed by overthinking, how do you live a courageous life, how to overcome fear and how to stop being so afraid, the biggest

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94:01

#905 - William von Hippel - Why Modern Life Can Feel...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/02/20

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 connection and autonomy? If so, how do these prehistoric needs shape our well-being today? Expect to learn if it would be helpful to return back to a simpler hunter & gather time of human evolution, why so many people struggle to be happy, why having autonomy is so important, what happiness research says about

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129:08

#904 - Rory Sutherland - The Secret Weapons Of...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/02/17

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 you check your phone in the morning to the subtle strategies behind political campaigns. So how can you decode the world around you and master the art of marketing? Expect to learn how effective companies will be at getting their employees back in office, Rory’s thoughts on Jaguars rebrand, what Rory

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87:51

#903 - Rick Hanson - The Science Of Rewiring Your...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/02/15

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 greater happiness and well-being. So what are the best ways to make this happen? Expect to learn what positive and negative mental states are from a neurological perspective, if human brains are predisposed to being happy or peaceful, how to convince someone that they actually can change their mind, what

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