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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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118:00

#1000 - Matthew McConaughey - The Art of Living a...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/29

Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, producer and an author.Expect to learn why Matthew says life often “rhymes”, why it’s okay if you do everything right and still not get the result you want, how Matthew views the role courage plays in his life, how to learn to deal with failure, the difference between a nice guy and a good man, the most important principle Matthew refuses to compromise on, the appropriate balance of running toward a life you want vs. away from one that you

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115:05

#999 - 21 Lessons from 999 Episodes - Naval Ravikant,...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/27

To celebrate 999, almost 1000, episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.Expect to learn how 999 episodes of Modern Wisdom have reshaped my understanding of happiness, success and relationships, what i've learned on losing points from Naval Ravikant & Roger Federer, the best isnights on self-belief from Vincent van Gogh, what Viktor Frankl’s paradox of meaning versus pleasure means to me, the biggest insights I've

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107:33

#998 - Zack Telander - Everything You Want Is On The...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/25

Zack Telander is a musician, weightlifter, coach & YouTuber.Why are we so afraid of being cringe? If being cringe online is the price of success, why don’t more people pay it? So how do you train yourself past criticism and actually do what needs to be done in your life, whether people are watching you or not? Expect to learn why getting over being cringe is the key to unlocking the things you want in life, what it actually means to be “cool”, why using irony may be an overrated conversational

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133:37

#997 - Bonnie Blue & Louise Perry - The Modern Sex...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/22

Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author.Bonnie Blue is a British pornographic actress and online content creator. Louise is the author of The Case Against The Sexual Revolution and Bonnie is the world’s most extreme example of the sexual revolution in action, so I figured it might make for an interesting discussion. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s a calm, regulated, deep dive into modern sex culture and feminism. Expect to learn whether

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173:10

#996 - Stephen J. Shaw - Why Population Collapse is...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/20

Stephen J. Shaw is a data scientist and filmmaker.Birth rates in Western countries are collapsing, a trend even Elon Musk calls an existential threat. But what’s the true cause? Is it economics, fear of the future, cultural shifts, or something deeper? And more importantly, can anything actually reverse the decline? Sponsors: See me on tour in America: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live⁠ See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get 5 Free Travel Packs,

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103:13

#995 - Lionel Page - Born to Lie: How Humans Deceive...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/18

Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author.Why is human communication so complicated? For something we rely on every day, you’d think it would be simple, but language, tone, and context make it one of the most complex skills we have. So what makes communication so difficult, and what are some practical ways to get better at it? Expect to learn just how much of our lives are filled with strategic games, what most people do not understand when they think about human

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130:19

#994 - Sam Sulek - The Endless Pursuit of Progress

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/15

Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber.From zero to millions of fans, Sam Sulek’s rise has been nothing short of explosive. In just a few years, he’s become one of social media’s most-watched and talked-about creators. Sit back as we dive into the story of the man behind some of the internet’s most beloved vlogs, fueled by hefty scoops of chicken and rice. Expect to learn what Sam would be doing if he wasn’t doing fitness and bodybuilding, why so many people are drawn to Sam’s

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95:35

#993 - Katie Herzog - A Controversial New Cure for...

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2025/09/13

Katie Herzog is a journalist, podcaster, and writer. What does it take to get sober in today’s world? From traditional paths like AA to the grit of going cold turkey, the old methods of sobriety may no longer be enough. But what if counterintuitive, cutting-edge approaches, backed by modern science, offer new ways to manage alcohol use? And what does that say about the value of the old ways? Expect to learn why drinking might be a viable route to going sober, why white knuckling alcohol isn’t a

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99:28

#992 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Period Brain: How Hormones...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/11

Dr Sarah Hill is a professor at TCU, a research psychologist, expert in women’s hormones and brain science, and an author. Each month, women experience hormonal changes that go far beyond the clichés of PMS. These shifts can influence mood, stress response, and even how women relate to others. So how can recognizing these patterns make it easier for both men and women to navigate relationships when things don’t feel normal? Expect to learn why hormones play such a role in psychological function,

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108:10

#991 - Dr John Delony - The Blueprint for Better...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/08

Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert, author, YouTuber, and speaker.How you we build a thriving relationship in the modern world? With constant distractions and endless options at our fingertips, trust between partners can feel harder than ever. So what does it really take to create a relationship rooted in trust, intimacy, and growth in today’s world? Sponsors: See me on tour in America: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live⁠ See discounts for all the products I use and recommend:

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84:39

#990 - Dr Tara Swart - How to Use Your Intuition as a...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/06

Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, senior lecturer at MIT Sloan, and an author. What is intuition? We’ve all heard the phrase “trust your gut,” but where does that feeling actually come from? Is it grounded in neuroscience or something more mysterious? And most importantly, can you rely on it, and how do you get better at listening to it? Expect to learn what it means to trust your instincts and what really mean “trust your gut” actually means and comes from, how to tell the difference between

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98:57

#989 - James Kimmel Jr. - Why Violence & Revenge...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/04

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 survival mechanism, or an ancient drive that no longer fits the modern age? Expect to learn why the feeling of revenge exists and how it is adaptive, what the biggest triggers of the desire for revenge is, why revenge and revenge fantasies make us feel good, the difference between revenge seeking and self

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125:09

#988 - Dr Rahul Jandial - Brain Surgeon: Inside The...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/09/01

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 else entirely? Today, modern neuroscience is uncovering how the brain creates, processes, and remembers dreams, and what they may reveal about the inner workings of the mind. Expect to learn why we dream and the evolutionary importance of dreaming, what predicts a good or bad dream, and if there are any

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89:07

#987 - Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett - The New Science Of...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/30

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 we experience life. But what purpose do they serve, and how can we learn to manage them more effectively? Expect to learn the unique way each of us experience emotions and if the emotions like anxiety, anger and joy feel the same as everyone else’s, why we have emotions at all and what their functions

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84:50

#986 - Esther Perel - How Love Dies: The Psychology...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/28

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 and silent expectations that slowly erode intimacy. Resentment grows, trust fractures, and love feels harder to sustain. So how can men and women build partnerships that endure in today’s ever-changing world? Expect to learn what the “Mankeeping” trend is that is going on with women right now, how

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93:36

#985 - Dr David Spiegel - Hypnosis, Brain Hacking, &...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/25

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 someone dangles a watch, your eyes get heavy, and suddenly you’re suggestible. But that barely scratches the surface. The real question is, what’s the true purpose of hypnosis? And what if we aren’t just hypnotized during those sessions, but in some sense all the time, walking through life under subtle

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66:47

#984 - Coltan Scrivner - Why We’re Drawn to Death,...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/23

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, roller coasters, and horror movies, some people are fascinated while others are repulsed. What draws us toward the very things we should naturally want to avoid? Expect to learn why humans are drawn to dark or morbid content and the evolutionary logic behind watching something that disturbs us, why there

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92:04

#983 - Gay Hendricks - Deeply Connected Relationships

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/21

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 growth. With endless advice on the internet on how to optimize your love life, what if the real answer is aligning your expectations and evolving together? Expect to learn what conscious loving is and the difference from unconscious loving, why its important to feel your feeling and tell the truth in a

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130:23

#982 - Jesse Michels - UFOs, Aliens, Antigravity &...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/18

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. Are they secret technology, alien visitors, or something else entirely? Who is behind them, what has been concealed, and what has been revealed about them? After decades of unanswered questions, are we any closer to uncovering the truth about these unknown objects in the sky? Expect to learn why

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71:21

#981 - MacKenzie Price - Alpha School: A New Approach...

Modern Wisdom ·

2025/08/16

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, infinite knowledge at our fingertips, and personalized one-on-one learning, how radically different could the school of the future look? Expect to learn what is fundamentally broken about the current education and school system, what kills motivation to excel in school for kids the most, if the issue

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