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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 every young man grows up hearing about. But is it all it’s made out to be? Aaron and Tim, from one of Metal’s most legendary bands, Underoath, have lived that life. The shows, the parties, the chaos, but also the sleepless nights, the fractured relationships, & the moments of wondering if it’s all worth it. Behind the noise & fame, what does the rockstar life actually cost?

Expect to learn the origins of Underoath and what life is like on the road, how touring in a band affects your relationships with the ones you love and how it takes a toll on your mental health, what the rollercoaster of success is like and how the guys were able to deal with fame, the top 5 deathbed regrets of rockstars, what the songwriting scene is like In Nashville at the moment, how men can age peacefully & well, and much more...

Timestamps:

(00:00) Longevity Of The Band & Life On The Road (07:17) How Touring Affects Relationships (19:55) How Touring Affects Mental Health (29:55) How Touring Affects Your Loved Ones (36:49) The Emotional Rollercoaster of Success (50:57) The Reality Of Fame (1:14:23) The Price Of Precision In Any Art Form (1:39:58) How To Know Your Priorities Are Grounded (1:44:53 )The Top Five Deathbed Regrets Of Fallen Rockstars (1:55:35) The Current Songwriting Scene In Nashville (2:17:02) Manhood & Aging Well (2:28:12) The Dynamics Of Aaron & Tim’s Relationship

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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. Daniel Amen has scanned over half a million brains and knows exactly what helps and what hurts your brain. Using cutting-edge research and science-backed strategies, Dr. Amen reveals the keys to keeping your mind sharp and your body thriving.

Expect to learn how to kill your automatic negative thoughts (ANTS), what a healthy brain should look like, what is contributing to the mental health crisis of the younger generations, the true impacts of alcohol, weed and other substances on your brain, the best supplements to take for brain health, how to rewire your brain to be a better romantic partner, how to get rid of brain fog, the best exercises and activity for a better functioning brain, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Brainscans For Psychiatry & How They Work (08:42) Why Are We The Unhappiest Generation? (23:28) Brain Fog & Negative Impacts On The Brain (41:47) Immunity, Infections, & The Brain (47:09) How To Protect Your Brain In The Modern World (1:00:42) The Perfect Environment Where Mental Illness Thrives (1:07:28) Why Is Anxiety So Prevalent In The 21st Century? (1:12:32) The Best Supplements For Your Brain (1:31:32) Can We Rewire Ourselves To Be Better Partners? (1:40:59) Daily Habits That Improve Brain Health (1:47:26) Find Out More About Dr Amen

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 isn’t what we truly want. So how do we unlearn what no longer serves us and rewire our mind to align with who we really are?

Expect to learn what the problem is when people obsess over finding their purpose, how to know if you’re following your own dreams or someone else’s, the tactics you can learn to begin unlearning cultural scripts, how to get more comfortable with uncertainty, how to deal with the shame of letting go of busyness and driving toward your purpose, why posture is so overlooked in mental health, how to improve a destructive mindset, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Process Of Finding Your Purpose (09:03) The Relationship With Humans & Uncertainty (20:45) The Usefulness Of Liminal Spaces (26:43) What is Compensatory Control Theory? (37:59) What is Time Anxiety? (56:52) Dopamine Loops & Our Sleep-Wake Cycles (1:06:24) Find Out More About Anne-Laure

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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 dominance, a lack of regulation allowed thousands to be exploited against their will. Now, Leila Mickelwait is leading the charge to expose the truth, demand justice, and bring real accountability to an industry built on harm.

Expect to learn why Pornhub isn’t just a porn site but a crime scene, the story of Pornhub across the years and where it all went wrong, the major significance of the #trackinghub hashtag, what the most uncomfortable truth people ignore about online sexual abuse is, why regulators decided not to act despite obvious red flags from the site, the fallout of trying to get Pornhub shut down, what changes need to occur in tech regulation to stop abuse from occurring are, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Pornhub Is Not A Porn Site, It’s A Crime Scene (08:01) The Movement That Held PornHub Accountable (22:15) The Investigation of Pornhub (32:13) What Does A Healthy Porn Moderation Process Look Like? (49:28) How Pornhub Tried To Discredit Traffickinghub (56:22) The Dangers Of Underage Exposure To Pornsites (1:06:03) Keeping Children Safe Online By Using Aura (1:12:51) Learn More About Laila

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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 your parents' religion. It's different, and rising through voices like the hosts from Girls Gone Bible. The question is: how does the world make space for faith in a time that often leaves no room for it?

Expect to learn what might be driving young people back towards religion, why more men than women are becoming religious for the first time in decades, what the biggest issues the Girls Gone Bible audience struggles with, why so many people are dissatisfied with their relationships, what drove the girls to each other and how they found their religion, what the definition of sin is and how the girls differentiate between “religion” and a personal relationship with God, how people can get started finding their faith, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introductions & The New Religious Revival (11:05) Religion Versus A Relationship With God (24:36) What Do The Girls Gone Bible Believe About Sin? (31:11) The Modern Tension Between Faith & Femininity (44:40) What Do Women Want From Men? (47:01) Balancing Humility & Spreading A Message (55:38) What To Do When Your Past Is Weaponised (1:03:18) What Is Chris’s Relationship With Faith? (1:12:06) Why Is Atheism Not Cool Anymore? (1:22:11) How Chris Deals With Humility, Pride, & Ego (1:29:43) How Has Your Daily Life Changed? (1:35:52) What’s Next For The GBB Girls?

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 is this growing threat? Who’s behind it, why are they doing it, and, most importantly, how can you protect yourself?

Expect to learn what Scattered Spider is, if teenage hackers are the new digital cartel and why Russia is such a hotbed for hacking, when cyber security attacks will be treated as an act of war, the wild story of the hacker Julius Kivimäki, the fallout from the crowd strike attack the put the world on standstill, if regulation of the dark web and crypto economy will ever evolve past what it is today, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) What Is Scattered Spider?

(07:52) How We Get Hacked & What We Can Do About It?

(18:32) Today’s Rising Hacking Culture & Cybercrime

(26:40) Which Country Is Cybercrime Most Prevalent?

(33:03) Will Cyber Attacks Ever Be Treated As An Act Of War?

(37:41) How Do Cybersecurity Firms Find Hackers?

(42:39) The Lizard Squad Hack Of Christmas of 2010

(49:16) Insights From An Interview With A Hacker

(1:09:25) Who Is The Most Wanted Cyber Criminal In The World?

(1:15:53) The Day CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Caused The World To Implode

(1:20:08) Will Regulations Ever Catch Up With Cybercrime?

(1:25:45) Where To Find Joe Tidy’s Book

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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 favorite parts of life, the best bits of his show, and the wisdom he's picked up along the way. Expect to learn why Jimmy is such a fan of the show, and how his thinking has been influenced but the MW podcast ecosystem, how to know what you should be doing with your life, ways to overcome anxiety and dealing with the balance of meaning and pleasure, what life is like on the road for Jimmy, how Jimmy has learned to enjoy his time better, and where he finds gratitude, how fatherhood changed Jimmy for the better, how to become someone worth becoming, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Jimmy Is A Fan Of Modern Wisdom (06:46) Creativity Can’t Be White Knuckled (20:56) If You Want An Interesting Life, Do This (31:04) Finding Your Life’s Direction (48:26) How Fatherhood Changed Jimmy (55:44) The Delayed Happiness Syndrome (1:04:40) The Nobility Of Drudgery (1:11:22) Taking Pleasure From The Ordinary (1:17:22) Why UK Comedians Are So Special (1:26:38) Lessons From A Stag Party (1:36:09) The Relationship With Your Inner Critic (1:51:43) Doing Less But Better

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience again. And as always this is so, so good.

Expect to learn the skills needed to thrive in todays every changing world, why a few bad days shouldn’t ruin the rest of your year, how Alex’s mind has changed about work and happiness in the past year, how to figure out what you want in life, the rare dynamic between Alex and his wife Leila, why having a work life balance isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, why more money won’t buy you more happiness, how to get a top tier girls and much more…

Timestamps:

(0:00) Do What You Want, No One Will Remember (10:14) The #1 Skill Everyone Should Learn (32:30) How To Not Let 1 Bad Day Spiral Into More (47:31) The Sacrifices Needed To Be Successful (58:57) Hormozi’s Flip To Discovering Happiness (1:13:13) Alex’s Blueprint For A Successful Life (1:28:06) Why You Need To Master The Boring, Mundane Middle (1:41:37) If You’re 22, You Don’t Need A Work-Life Balance (2:01:17) The True Meaning Of Success (2:22:01) The Power Of Trying Anything Even If You Suck (2:43:54) Why Pain Is Necessary For Real Progress (2:52:46) How To Find True Love (2:58:03) A Heartbreaking Love Letter (3:03:20) Should You Be Jacked & Rich Before Finding Love? (3:21:56) How To Land A Top Tier Girl (3:30:23) You Don’t Need Work-Life Balance If You’re Obsessed (3:40:52) Don't Be Surprised By Results You Didn't Work For (3:45:43) Alex’s Journey Of Discovering Meditation (3:58:21) Reflecting On Alex’s Changed Mindset Over The Past Year

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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. But today, we feel it even when there's no real threat. So what's going on? What does science say about this ancient emotion, and how can we manage it in the modern world?

Expect to learn why anxiety is so common nowadays, the neuroscience of why we worry, the big differences between anxiety and worry, the biggest triggers of anxiety and how to manage them better, how to undo-chronic anxiety and how anxiety shows up differently for men and women, if it is it a blessing or a curse to feel things deeply, where people pleasing come from neurologically and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Is Anxiety So Common (05:41) Where Fear of Uncertainty Comes From (10:45) How Uncertainty Anxiety Can Manifest Itself (14:43) The Default Mode Network (17:00) How Worry Affects Anxiety (19:19) Why Does Rumination Feel Good? (24:15) Can Anxiety Be Mislabeled? (26:08) A Meditation to Locate & Reduce Anxiety (32:48) The Goggins Cortex (33:43) How to Deal with Unwanted Anxiousness (37:01) We are Addicted to Uncertainty (39:56) Talk Therapy & ACT Therapy (47:33) How Effective is Medication? (50:07) Can We Undo Chronic Anxiety? (53:57) Is it Necessary to Heal Our Past? (55:47) How Does Anxiety Show Up Differently for Men & Women? (58:50) Is Feeling Deeply a Blessing or a Curse? (01:01:47) When the Traditional Approach Doesn't Work (01:04:50) S.H.O.U.L.D. (01:06:13) Dr. Russell's Courses & Information Materials

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 his life into a world of fun and chaos. From rolling with legends, clowning on traditions, and building a jiu-jitsu empire that’s as unorthodox as it is elite, Craig proves every day that you can be world-class without following the old playbook.

Expect to learn what happened to Craig Jones while in Colombia, what it was like meeting Pablo Escobar’s sister, why Craig Jones was in Ethiopia and doing ketamine with the locals, why Craig got an MS13 Tattoo and why he subsequently went missing for a while, the biggest updates from the world of BJJ, UFC, and wrestling, Craigs thoughts on Greg Souders, Jon Jones & Gordon Ryan and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) The First Craig Jones Invitational (03:41) Meeting Pablo Escobar’s Sister (05:52) Getting Drugged in Colombia (13:15) Charity Work in Ethiopia (24:30) Trying Ketamine With the Locals (27:07) Why Craig Got Arrested in Bali (30:28) Building a School in Peru (34:14) Exploring the Favelas in Brazil (38:20) Adventures in Venezuela (46:55) The Second Craig Jones Invitational (55:06) The Fallout From ADCC (59:14) Making Grappling More Exciting (01:04:25) Reuniting With John Danaher (01:08:37) Future Ambitions of CJI (01:11:49) Craig’s Thoughts on Greg Souders (01:14:59) Cornering in UFC (01:18:29) Building Up Confidence in Fighting (01:20:58) The Past & Future of Grappling (01:26:22) Craig’s Training (01:27:21) What’s Next for Craig?

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 kind that builds confidence, resilience, and leadership—comes from discipline. From forging inner strength alone to leading elite teams of Navy SEALs, Jocko's life proves that discipline is the foundation for true autonomy.

Expect to learn how people can be more confident with their decision making, the best tactics to overcome fear, what it’s actually like to be in a firefight, what people misunderstand about what ‘Discipline equals freedom’ actually means, what a disciplined like looks like to Jocko, how to train mental toughness, Jocko’s thoughts on the new administration and military recruitment numbers, if we’re close to a major conflict, how men can be better about handling their emotions, and much more…

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(00:00) There Are No Solutions, Only Trade-Offs (06:23) How to Be More Confident in Your Decisions (20:39) One Word You Need to Overcome Fear (31:59) What It’s Really Like to Be in a Firefight (50:19) Biggest Misconceptions About Discipline (01:00:11) When You Can’t See a Light at the End of the Tunnel (01:13:50) Staying Driven During Times of Success (01:16:36) Advice to Directionless Young Men (01:23:35) How to Not Let Comfort Weaken You (01:30:05) Pete Hegseth’s Impact on the US Army (01:37:39) The Future of Warfare (01:57:06) What’s Next for Jocko?

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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 clarity is a skill, and the good news is, it can be learned. Today Matt Abrahams shares practical tips and tools to help you think faster, speak smarter, and become a more effective communicator.

Expect to learn how to speak more confidently, why people choke when they are put on the spot and how to overcome anxiety while speaking, how having structure can actually liberate spontaneous speaking, how to avoid rambling and get to the point faster, he biggest errors people make during conversations, how to give a compelling toast with zero prep, the key ingredients of a meaningful apology, and much more…

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(00:00) Why Do People Have Speaking Anxiety? (04:36) Advice for Managing Anxiety (07:44) Why People Choke on the Spot (10:17) Can You Over-Prepare? (14:43) How to Avoid Rambling (19:25) Thinking Fast on Your Feet (23:40) No Such Thing as a Stupid Question (28:21) Questions to Build Connection (35:40) Surprising Stats About Communication (40:05) Getting Rid of Filler Words (48:25) Importance of Confidence in Communication (52:13) Warming Up Your Voice (54:01) How to Make Meaningful Small Talk (55:59) The Keys to a Strong Apology (57:36) Where to Find Matt

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 it become a core identity and how do we honour pain without being defined by it?

Expect to learn where a victimhood mentality comes from, what predicts whether someone is likely to fall into the victimhood trap or mindset and if modern culture is contributing or incentivising victimhood, the most harmful myths around identity and trauma, how you cultivate psychological flexibility in moments of deep emotional pain, the big difference between authenticity and self-esteem, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Reconciling With Your Past (04:45) What is Victimhood Mentality? (10:26) Where Does Victim Mentality Come From? (14:30) Why is Victimhood So Seductive? (17:46) Our Feeling of Being Broken (20:28) Victimhood in Evolution (30:50) Are Genes Destiny? (37:35) The Dynamics of Epigenetics (44:46) Researching Highly Sensitive People (50:34) How to Recognise if You Are Highly Sensitive (59:19) Advice for Highly Sensitive People (01:04:56) The Role of Internally-Generated Safety (01:09:29) Links Between Self-Esteem & Victimhood (01:12:17) Accepting Your Past Without Being Ruled By It (01:14:05) Where to Find Scott

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 cultural reset. how do you adapt to the current landscape, and what timeless truths still drive lasting success?

Expect to learn about the current state of the UK, what Daniel learned about his discussion with Gary’s Economics, the process for taking your business form $0 to $1M per month, how to get from $0 to $10k per month first, how to charge more for you business and how to sell it, where Daniel finds his source of happiness, which aspects of your business you should outsource to AI and much more…

Timestamps:

(0:00) Why Entrepreneurs Are Leaving the UK (04:07) Daniel’s Debate With Gary Stevenson (22:23) Employment Vs Ownership (31:34) Going From Idea to Business (38:11) Best & Worst Businesses to Start (41:28) Go From 0 to 10K a Month (46:12) Developing a Team of Staff (57:09) The Difference Between 10K/Month & 100K/Month (01:11:21) What Aspects of a Business Should AI Do? (01:13:23) How to Know When to Increase a Price (01:20:54) Knowing When to Let Someone Go (01:25:48) Selling Your Business (01:36:21) Making the Running of Your Business Fun (01:42:39) Starting a Family as a Business Founder (01:45:46) Building a Resilient Mindset (01:56:55) How Technology is Changing the Business Landscape (02:03:39) Where to Find Daniel

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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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 modern life, learning to pause, breathe, and reflect can be the difference between a good day and a bad one. So what other timeless principles can monks offer that still hold power today?

Expect to learn what self mastery means and how to master yourself, the Shaolin monk approach to mental clarity and breath work, what to do if you feel like something is missing from your life, how people can better deal with regret, how you can be more present, the Shaolin training method to overcome modern distractions, how to build mental resilience and much more…

Timestamps:

(0:00) The Meaning of Self-Mastery (03:01) The Areas People Neglect the Most (06:20) How Much Control Can We Have Over Our Minds? (15:23) Preparing for Difficult Times During Times of Comfort (19:39) Why Become a Monk? (22:28) How to Begin Finding Your Purpose (28:45) Interrupting the Cycle of Pursuing Things (33:26) Balancing Self-Improvement & Self-Love (37:49) Dealing With Regret (41:56) Where Do Discipline & Focus Come From? (46:17) How Being a Monk Changes the Texture of Your Mind (51:02) Calming Our Unprocessed Trauma (55:52) The Courage to Face Our Own Pain

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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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 politics and beliefs. Some of the world’s greatest contributors are those who have learned to master storytelling. Is storytelling something we can learn? Is there a science to storytelling?

Expect to learn how we use stories to gain status, why stories are key to how we process reality, what most people get wrong about great storytelling, the fundamental questions great storytellers answer, what the best stories in recent history, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Are Stories So Persuasive? (03:45) The Problem of Knowingness (08:29) Stories Are the Language of the Brain (13:55) The Link Between Stories & Social Identity (25:22) How Stories Engineer Tribal Preferences (39:05) How We Use Stories to Gain Status (44:31) Rivalry in Storytelling (57:36) Storytelling in Cancel Culture (01:05:32) What People Get Wrong About Good Storytelling (01:10:19) The Importance of Heroes in Stories (01:20:07) How to Make Stories Stick More (01:26:09) The Story Around Smoking Cigarettes (01:33:41) Where to Find Will

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This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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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 $3.6 billion giant? And how do you use the data to improve your life without letting it control you?

Expect to learn why CrossFit is so unpopular now and what happened to its falloff, what the broad trends of fitness are across the globe, how to get past your self-doubt and stop being so hard on yourself, how to deal with rejection better, what it is like hanging with the world’s best athletes, how to avoid being a prisoner of your wearable fitness data, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Downfall of CrossFit (04:34) Recent Global Trends in the Fitness Industry (13:11) How Being an Only Child Influences You (17:31) Overcoming Self-Doubt (25:01) Balancing Ambition & Gratitude (34:44) Running a Company While Experiencing Grief (39:18) Finding Out What You Truly Want (43:18) The Journey of Pursuing What You Want (56:27) The Romanticisation of Failure (01:10:41) Learning From the World’s Best Athletes (01:19:31) Getting Trapped in Over-Optimisation (01:32:14) The Real Costs of the Outcomes You Desire (01:37:57) Will’s Perfect Morning Routine (01:43:54) Biggest Hacks for Overseas Travel (01:51:22) What’s Next for Will

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This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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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 consistent choices that win both. So how can traits like discipline, integrity, and character shape everyday success and even prepare you to lead at the highest level?

Expect to learn how the General thinks about discipline and what makes discipline such a powerful predictor of personal and professional success, how to balance high standards for yourself with gratitude for what you’ve achieved, why character is so important and how Stanley defines it, how leaders balance personal ambition with the greater good, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Nearly Getting Expelled From West Point (04:19) Learning From Any Experience (12:55) Why Is Discipline So Highly Valued? (23:51) Having Both Gratitude & High Standards (34:47) Balancing Service With Personal Ambition (47:16) The Role of Conviction (51:38) The Price You Pay For Success (57:14) Where to Find Stanley

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This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 are the most effective ways to manage it or overcome it completely?

Expect to learn why anxiety always lies, what most people misunderstand about how anxiety works, the true tension between anxiety and creativity and the role creativity plays in anxiety expression, how to overcome your negative inner voice, why most people get stuck when undergoing a personal transformation, how to become your trust and most authentic self, how to overcome trauma and resentment and much more… Timestamps:

(00:00) Anxiety Always Lies (05:33) Are We Designed to Be Anxious? (15:22) Overcoming the Anxiety Spiral (27:30) How Anxiety Impacts Creativity (30:26) Activating the Right Side of Your Brain (34:00) The Role of Courage in Pursuing Creativity (39:35) Effective Interventions For Anxious People (43:20) Martha’s Autoimmune Issues (47:47) Advice For People With Chronic Illness (51:33) The Most Common Limiting Beliefs (57:01) Pay Attention to Your Fleeting Thoughts (01:02:51) Where to Find Martha

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This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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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 pain isn't just something to survive, but something that deepens our gratitude for the moments that truly matter?

Expect to learn what drives Cam to do what he does and what being “undeniable” means to him, what the biggest lesson most people learn when they first go hunting is, the hardest thing Cam has ever done physically, if hard work beats genetics and pedigree, how Cam raised his sons and and what he would do differently, how the average people can train themselves to deal better with suffering, how Cam would feel if he felt truly worth of his acheivements, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Chris & Cam’s Last Meeting (05:05) What Drives Cam’s Relentlessness? (18:13) Cam’s Reflections on Fatherhood (35:46) Why the Internet Hates Successful Men (44:52) The Record For Running a Marathon in Crocs (47:08) Seeing the Success of Cam’s Kids (51:12) Is Love or Hate a Better Motivator? (55:44) The Trap of Meaning Without Pleasure (01:12:39) Cam’s Most Difficult Physical Tests (01:21:00) Connections Between Genetics, Talent & Hard Work (01:32:17) The Downsides of Romanticising Suffering (01:43:33) How Cam Navigates Success & Stays Humble (01:52:59) Where to Find Cam

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

This Is How To Master Your Life - David Goggins - #577: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠⁠⁠

How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain - Dr Andrew Huberman - #700: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠⁠

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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 makes some memories stick, why others fade, and how our minds handle the ones we'd rather forget. Expect to learn why memory is important, what the difference is between the experiencing self and the remembering self, How human memory works, why we remember some events so clearly and others vaguely or not at all, how we can make ourselves forget, the best memory improvement techniques, what the relationship between memory and novel experiences is, how our memories shaped by our social interactions, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why is Memory Important? (01:23) The Experiencing Self Vs the Remembering Self (07:00) Inside the Brains of Super-Rememberers (10:23) How Does Human Memory Work? (12:11) What Predicts Whether We Will Remember Something? (22:24) Similarities Between Memory & Breathing (26:50) Why Do We Forget Things? (32:43) Fundamentals of Training Memory (36:15) Explaining Error-Driven Learning (45:29) Experiencing Things Worth Remembering (51:44) Relationship Between Emotions & Memory (57:57) Can You Learn Something If You Can’t Remember Doing it? (01:00:54) Novelty & Intensity For Memory (01:04:24) Memory & the Passage of Time (01:07:46) Myths to Dispel About Memory (01:11:03) Where to Find Charan

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

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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 research says. But what can ancient wisdom teach us about parenting, and where might it call our modern methods into question?

Expect to learn how child rearing might look different if parents were educated in evolutionary theory, what the evolutionary role of grandparents are, and why it matters for raising kids today, Where babies would have slept ancestrally, why toddlers wake up at night, throw food, or act out and why might those be smart behaviors, what parents should know about “normal” child development from an evolutionary view, what we can we learn from cultures that co-sleep, breastfeed longer, and parent together and much more…

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(00:00) Evolutionary Parenting (05:40) The Evolutionary Role of Grandparents (13:33) Why Menopause Occurs (18:22) How Modern Parenting is Encouraging Anxiety (24:56) Is Leaving Kids at Daycare Beneficial? (29:39) Sleeping Habits of Ancient Children (33:47) The Evolutionary Reason for Why Kids Act Out (37:01) Advantages of Breastfeeding (42:30) The Medicalisation of Childbirth & Childcare (51:23) How Society Could Have Avoided a Rise in Food Allergies (59:50) The Growth of Obesity in Kids (01:03:32) Are We Overusing Medication? (01:06:48) What an Evolution-Focused NICU Would Look Like (01:11:20) Risks in Misapplying Evolutionary (01:14:58) Where to Find Paul

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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 the Oscar nominee fight to bounce back, and what’s next now that he’s fully recovered?

Expect to learn the real story of what happened to Jeremy during the snowplow accident, what it feels like to get run over and see your eyeball fall out of it’s socket, how Jeremy was able to recover so well and look as just as he did before the accident, how to deal with excruciating amount of pain, how Jeremy’s meditation practices came in handy during his darkest hours, what it was like being a part of The Avengers & the craziness of being one of the biggest stars in the world, and much more…

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(00:00) Life After Jeremy’s Accident (12:44) What Happened to Jeremy? (27:34) The Reality of Looking at Your Own Eye (36:02) When the Pain Actually Kicked In (44:51) Advice for People Currently Dealing With Pain (53:36) Keeping Motivated During Intense Recovery (01:01:32) The Biggest Aspects of Jeremy’s Recovery (01:11:59) How to Avoid Being a Victim (01:14:39) Jeremy’s Outlook on Life (01:18:55) Shifting Between Selfless & Self-Focused (01:27:59) Returning to Professional Acting (01:31:25) The Importance of Having Good People Around You (01:35:11) Being Involved in the Avengers (01:41:45) What’s Next for Jeremy?

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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. So how do you design a life that channels exploration and dopamine in the right direction without going too far?

Expect to learn why humans are drawn to explore and what the neuroscience behind exploration does to us in, the truth as BS behind dopamine and how to design your life to maximize dopamine, how uncertainty plays into our drive to explore, if curiosity and exploration are the same, the importance of play, what separates the elite athletes compared to the average person in terms of mental capabilities, and much more…

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(00:00) Alex’s Interest in Explorers (03:30) Why Humans Are Drawn to Exploring (06:09) Living in an Explored World (09:45) Untold Truths About Dopamine (18:07) The Role of Uncertainty in Exploration (29:08) Why Putting in Effort Brings More Meaning (35:10) How to Stop & Enjoy Life Better (42:55) Importance of Cognitive Exploration (47:41) Does Exercise Actually Help Mental Health? (53:13) The Truth About Zone 2 Cardio & VO2 Max (56:11) How Alex Changed After Studying Exploration (59:03) Advice For People Who Enjoy Certainty (01:04:19) Where to Find Alex

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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 exactly is limerence, what triggers it, and how do you handle it, whether you're experiencing it or the one receiving it?

Expect to learn what limerence is and how it differs from infatuation or a crush, what the main emotions behind limerence is and what causes it, why some people get hardcore limerence and others don’t, if limerence is a type of mental illness or if it can be caused by just good sex, how modern media depictions of functional and dysfunctional relationships contribute to limerence, if limerence if more common in women or men, and much more…

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(00:00) What Is The Meaning Of Limerence? (04:57) Does An Anxious Avoidant Relationship Entail Limerence? (07:21) The Main Emotions Of A Limerent Person (21:51) Is There An Imbalance Of Value In The Mind? (26:41) What Causes Limerence? (35:53) Example Of A Limerent Person And LO (39:38) Seeking Out The Right Relationship (44:35) Why Limerence Doesn't Affect Everyone (50:11) Managing Our Own Needs And Responsibility (58:19) Does Limerence Serve An Evolutionary Purpose? (01:01:16) Is Limerence An Addiction? (01:14:32) Does Limerence Effect One Gender More Than The Other? (01:18:50) How To Overcome Limerence (01:22:40) Where To Find Anna

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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 behind it? Today, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale joins to break down the company's origins, his story, and where the future of the world is headed.

Expect to learn how Joe got Peter Thiel to mentor him, how Joe thinks about ambition and drive, how to avoid cynicism, the advice Joe has for people who want to become best at what they do, if Trump is a mastermind with these tariffs, the biggest problems Joe see’s with higher education at the moment, how to judge a good founder, what the future of warfare looks like, and much more…

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(00:00) How Joe Identifies Talent In Others (04:48) Lessons Joe Learned From His Mentor (09:39) Having The Skillset To Let Go (12:49) Avoiding Cynicism In A Modern World (16:38) Most Common Challenges Fellow Work Leaders Suffer From (19:10) What Motivated Joe To Co-Found University of Austin (26:42) Biggest Problems To Be Fixed In Higher Education (36:02) Should We Use AI In Education? (43:14) The US Tariff Breakdown (49:37) Concerns Over Global Stability (53:18) What Does The Future Of Warfare Look Like? (01:02:13) Will Human Personnel Remain Important? (01:14:30) Are The Great Men Of History Still Significant In The Modern World? (01:22:28) Research Into Astropolitics (01:27:09) Joe's Future Plans (01:35:04) Where To Find Joe

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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, upbringing, or life circumstances, how can you finally rediscover joy and feel like your true self again?

Expect to learn why young liberal women are so unhappy and why in contrasts conservative women are happier, if finding your one true soulmate is actually a myth, if people should be pursuing happiness instead of marriage, the factors that predict social mobility and how people can rise up out of poverty, what you can learn about the heritability of family desire and family stability, the current state of American politics based on the demographic results of the last election, and much more…

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(00:00) What Message Is The Book Eat, Pray, Love Promoting? (03:02) Building A Foundation For A Happy Marriage (08:37) Happiness Studies On Conservative And Liberal Women (14:26) Solutions For Optimising Happiness (18:40) Will Birth Rates Fall Again Under Trump's Presidency? (21:04) Challenges AI Bring That Will Impact Our Future (22:56) Why Marriage And Family Life Is Mimetic (25:06) How To Get Social Mobility Going (31:54) The Impact Family Structure Has On Our Life (40:29) Education Dynamics Between Young Men And Young Women (47:59) What Does The Medium Term Future Look Like For Dating? (59:47) Is A Stay-At-Home Dad A Workable Solution? (01:04:24) Statistics On The Recent Election (01:10:13) Research Brad Is Focussing On Next (01:11:30) Where To Find Brad

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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? What are the real keys to building wealth, and how do we stop sabotaging ourselves along the way?

Expect to learn why you need to become ruthless to become successful, why Gen Z & Millennials face a uniquely different financial landscape than Boomers or Gen X did, the biggest psychological errors people make when it comes to thinking about wealth and business building, how to build a business you love, Why it’s so hard for people to change their financial behavior even when they know what to do, if Is the cost of living crisis a spending crisis or an earning crisis, and much more…

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(00:00) Dave's Line Of Work (04:33) Do People Need To Be Ruthless To Become Successful? (09:05) Is Higher Education A Waste Of Time? (15:50) Working For A Business Vs Building Your Own (19:31) Traits To Have To Be Successful (27:07) Building Momentum After A Difficult Time (42:37) Traps That People Fall Into For Wealth And Business Building (52:56) Principles Of Building A Business (01:03:41) Why Finding And Hiring Good Staff Is Fundamental (01:10:23) Reason's Why Money Problems Are Symptomatic (01:14:08) Why Is It Hard For People To Change Financial Behaviour? (01:21:38) How Social Media Distorts Our Understanding Of Success (01:24:05) Is The Cost Of Living A Spending Or Earning Crisis? (01:32:25) Dave's New Book

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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 about what makes someone a good partner, best friend, and lifelong companion?

Expect to learn if men need marriage more than women do, why women tend to leave bad relationships faster than men, why falling in love makes us do crazy things, what the brain chemistry of love is, if we should be careful about who we let ourselves fall in love with, how you can tell if you’re a compatible romantic partner, but not a compatible best friend, how to overcome contempt and insecurity in a relationship and much more…

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(00:00) How Podcasts Are Getting People to Learn More (09:26) The Brain Science of Falling in Love (24:52) Should You Marry Your Best Friend? (30:44) How Dopamine Addicts Fall in Love (37:45) Sex Differences in Jealousy & Desire (46:05) Advice for Insecure Overachievers (51:15) How to Make Long-Distance Relationships Successful (55:58) The Key to Staying in Love (01:06:58) The Environmental Security Hypothesis (01:10:13) Approaching Relationships Like a Business Project (01:14:12) Are Men Becoming Sedated & Useless? (01:21:33) Being a Circuit-Breaker as a Parent (01:26:46) The People Who Get Stuck Overthinking Relationships (01:31:38) Overcoming Contempt in Marriage (01:42:03) What Do You Get Your Energy From? (01:54:37) What You Learn When You Turn Anxiety Into Fear (02:01:38) Where to Find Arthur

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 learn what it is like dating semi-famous people, what I think of the new Sleep Token songs, if I am finally getting a new haircut, reflections from the Naval interview and who is up next on my "Mount Rushmore" for podcast guests, how I grew my forearms, tips for being kinder to yourself and much more...

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(00:00) Reading List (00:20) New Sleep Token Tracks (01:14) Upcoming Live Tour (01:54) Journey Of Self Discovery (05:54) Why Are Millionaires Leaving The UK? (11:11) Chris' Forearms (12:04) Dating Life In The Public Eye (16:56) DNA Genetics (19:21) Book Recommendations (19:58) Peeing During Podcasts (21:28) Outcomes Vs Inputs (25:03) Will Chris Embrace A New Haircut? (26:38) Upcoming Modern Wisdom Reading List (28:36) Modern Wisdom Merchandise (29:28) Exploring New Ideas For The Show (32:46) Should A Successful Person Be Pitied? (34:47) Finding Financial Success And Stability In Life (37:16) Dream Podcast Set And Guest (38:26) Topics With A Caveat (43:05) Chris' Health Update (46:55) Will There Be Another Episode With Alain De Botton? (47:54) Achieving Our Aspirations (51:54) International Shipping Fees For Neutonic (53:07) Marrying Douglas Murray (54:09) Chris' Glasses (55:10) Advice To Chris' Younger Self (57:13) Chris' Pre-Recording Routine (58:34) Who The Modern Wisdom Content Is For (01:03:06) Ways Chris Is Trying To Become More Authentic (01:06:38) Turning Business Ideas Into A Reality (01:09:19) Maintaining A Balance To Help Anxiety And Depression (01:11:39) Is It Necessary To Plan Long Term Goals? (01:14:17) Chris' Mount Rushmore Podcast Guestlist (01:16:15) Starting From The Bottom (01:19:46) Will Pierce Brown Make A Podcast Appearance? (01:21:13) Balancing Introspective Thinking Whilst Preventing Overthinking (01:23:49) Process To Getting A O-1 Visa (01:26:23) Outro

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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 political polarization, it’s no wonder dating feels harder than ever. So, how did we get here, and what’s the way forward?

Expect to learn why political division between the sexes has grown so wide, if this is a reaction to the growing sex ratio imbalance of socioeconomically successful women compared to men, why so many men are dealing with ED and if men are to blame for women not being able to orgasm, the traits that predicts relationship satisfaction, what psychology teach us about how to choose a good partner and much more…

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(00:00) Has Political Division Become A Sexual Fetish? (03:44) Is There A Hypocrisy Issue In Attracting Women? (08:02) Do Men Portray Themselves In A Certain Way To Gain Attention? (13:41) Is Women Earning More Than Men Affecting Relationships? (22:59) Are Men At Fault For Not Sexually Performing? (29:22) The Subsequent Fall Out From Netflix's Adolescence (38:28) Did Adolescence Accurately Get The Message Right? (52:26) How Psychology Can Help Us Choose The Right Partner (01:08:04) Indicators Of Potential Mistreatment In A Relationship (01:18:54) Why Clarity And Inquisitiveness Can Be Key To A Healthy Relationship (01:29:58) Where To Find Rob

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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 the foundations of the West while also protecting the cultural values that make it worth saving?

Expect to learn what Douglas thinks of Trump's first few months in office, Douglas’ advice for the democratic party if they want to win in the upcoming elections, why the Trump-Zelensky meeting was disappointing, if the West is still trying to ‘erase itself’ according to Douglas or if we have moved past that, what the current state of the UK is like, lessons for the broader world from Ukraine and the middle east, why Douglas sued The Guardian and the fallout of that and much more…

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(00:00) Current State Of Trump's Effort In Office (09:30) Should The Democratic Party Have People The Public Want? (19:54) Will Life In The UK Get Better? (34:51) Is It Unhealthy To Keep Up With The News? (47:37) What Wartime Does To People (57:38) Behind The Title Of Douglas' Latest Book (01:04:56) The Global Rise In Conspiracy Theories (01:13:22) Who Is To Blame? (01:20:26) Lessons From Conflicts For The Wider World (01:31:59) How Douglas Has Avoided Becoming Pessimistic (01:50:25) Things People Misunderstand About Douglas (01:53:30) Douglas' Upcoming Work Projects

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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 millennia. Despite our greatest scientific breakthroughs and philosophical efforts, are we any closer to understanding the origins and true nature of consciousness?

Expect to learn the most unsettling idea about consciousness that keeps Annaka up at night, if consciousness is behind our eyes, if love is a 3-dimensional construct, if consciousness is just a malfunction of the brain, rather than an essential feature, if AI is conscious or not, if neuroscience has been useful in unraveling the deep questions of consciousness, the illusions that dominate our brains, If we are living in a world where 99% of people are philosophical zombies and we just don’t know and much more…

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(00:00) Most Unsettling Idea About Consciousness (06:04) How Unintuitive Is Consciousness? (09:31) What Does It Mean To Live In The Present Moment? (19:14) Various Ranges Of Consciousness (23:47) Theories Of Consciousness (30:36) Is Consciousness Overrated? (33:00) How Likely Will AI Unveil Insights About Consciousness? (35:59) How Do You Experience Magnetic North? (42:42) Studies Behind Behaviours In Plants (47:26) Current Stance Annaka Is At About Consciousness (53:53) Does Quantum Physics Have Any Relation To Consciousness? (01:00:21) The Future Of Consciousness Research (01:04:07) Where To Find Annaka

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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 out, or avoid, and how can we give ourselves the best chance of finding our person?

Expect to learn why happily ever after is so hard to find, why people have difficulty envisioning their romantic future, why we only get 3 wishes for our partner, the biggest mistakes people make when choosing a long-term partner, why some people are drawn to relationships that are really tough, if it is possible to optimise your chance of finding the right partner by increasing your odds of timing and randomness and much more…

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(00:00) Is It Hard To Find A Happily Ever After? (03:09) Are We Designed To Be Monogamous? (08:57) Why Do We Find Difficulty In Visioning A Romantic Future? (16:24) Differentiating Passionate Love And Companionate Love (24:19) How To Know If You're In Love (33:03) What To Look For In A Partner (43:23) Traits We Should Avoid For A Relationship (57:06) Green And Red Flags To Be Aware Of (01:08:13) Does Compatibility In Personality Matter? (01:14:35) Reasons Why People Are Drawn To Challenging Relationships (01:32:48) Is There Such A Thing As Optimising Serendipity In Love? (01:48:20) Where To Find Ty

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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 how do we navigate the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that inevitably arise as we work to become better versions of ourselves?

Expect to learn why it might be a problem to become too self-reliant, what people get wrong with obsessing over productivity as they grow in their careers, how can we deal with painful emotions more effectively, how to move past resentment and feel less defensive, if it is possible to be world-class and enjoy the process at the same time and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Achievements Joe Is Working Towards (08:04) Identifying The Negative Voices In Our Head (11:38) Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Self Reliance? (16:26) Do We Seek Validation In The Wrong Places? (24:40) Where Does Passive Aggression Come From? (29:38) Why Do People Get Defensive? (35:44) How To Overcome Defensiveness (39:49) Why Fear Creates Binary Thinking (44:41) Adapting A More Optimistic Outlook On Change (47:22) Why We Need To Stop Chasing Perfection (52:58) Becoming Comfortable With Vulnerability (56:37) Prioritising Our Own Needs (01:06:21) How We Can Show Up More Bravely With Ourselves (01:14:47) Preventing Resentment In A Relationship (01:19:18) What Does It Mean To Open Your Heart? (01:23:28) Defining Feeling Oppressed (01:26:49) Are Compliments Ego Destroying? (01:32:55) What It Means To Dissolve The Sense Of Self (01:38:38) Why Exhaustion Causes Negative Self Talk (01:44:20) Gaining Enjoyment From Efficiency (01:55:00) Why Not Feeling Accepted Prevents Us From Being Ourselves (02:02:07) Fundamental Value Of Unconditional Love (02:07:02) Why We Can't Avoid Agitation (02:13:01) Where Does Confidence Come From? (02:22:55) Where To Find Joe

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 controversy. But what are the real dangers of incel-related violence, and how can we begin to confront them?

Expect to learn what Netflix’s “Adolescence” got wrong in their adaptation, if incels are a bigger danger to themselves or others, why there is not more incel violence, what The Low Mate Value Theory of Misogyny is, what the reaction to “Adolescence” has been from various factions of the internet, if fear, shame, and shock actually can change behaviour, and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Is Netflix's "Adolescence" A Bit Too Real? (11:36) Was Jamie A Good Avatar For An Incel? (22:24) Aspects The Show Got Wrong (33:01) What Contribution Does The Show Make To Male Sedation Hypothesis? (40:13) What Has Been The Reaction From The Incel Community? (46:05) Were Any Interesting Points Made About Masculinity? (56:17) Why The Incel Community Attracts Attention (59:36) Is This Turning Into A Moral Panic? (01:04:27) Defining Masculinity (01:19:13) Achieving Positive Masculinity In A Modern World (01:25:04) Why The Terms Manosphere And Incels Are Being Demeaned (01:36:16) Where To Find William

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 aesthetics are so important, how do some species thrive without it?

Expect to learn what Darwin’s strangest ideas were, the fundamental mystery of sexual selection, why females choose certain males based on beauty and performance rather than obvious survival traits, if females actually have as much agency in mate selection as we assume, or if other forces dictate choice, the alternative explanations for beauty and why aesthetics are so important and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Darwin's Sexual Selection Theory (03:58) What Is The Fundamental Mystery When It Comes To Sexual Selection? (16:16) Why Were Birds Useful For This Study? (19:42) Do Females Choose Males Based On Beauty Rather Than Survival Skills? (22:24) Is Maximised Survival Seen As Sexiness? (27:11) Conventional Explanation For The Great Snipe (31:59) What Is The Lek Paradox? (34:47) Why Sexual Selection Could Be A Maladaptive Force (40:14) How Extreme Can These Traits Become? (44:58) Tiny Traits That We Could Overlook As Sexual Selection (47:37) Could Sexual Selection Have Shaped The Human Mind? (54:21) How Does This All Fit Together? (59:17) Parallels Between Bird Mating Behaviours And Human Romantic Displays (01:06:06) What We Should Learn About Biases In Interpreting Our Nature (01:09:53) Where To Find Matt

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 Naval would add to his ‘How To Get Rich’ thread, how to become comfortable being unapologetically selfish, what Naval sees as the next big trends in science and technology, his take on the escalating culture wars, how to get comfortable with death and overcoming grief, the best and worst ways to spend your wealth and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Is Success Worth It? (07:43) Ways To Shortcut Our Desire (10:47) Is Changing Our Opinions Hypocritical? (14:35) How To Become Less Distracted By Status Games (21:02) Ways To Raise Your Self-Esteem (29:46) Why Pride Is The Most Expensive Trait (32:19) Identifying Our Happiness (44:22) The Key To Being Your Authentic Self (49:08) Objectively Viewing Our Own Mind (01:00:40) How Can We Avoid Cynicism And Pessimism Within Ourselves? (01:07:20) What Is Happiness? (01:21:24) Learning How To Deal With Anxiety (01:28:07) Optimising Our Quality Of Life (01:32:36) Why We Can't Change Other People (01:45:22) Why We Shouldn't Take Ourselves Too Seriously (01:52:38) How Being Observant Of Yourself Allows Change (02:00:23) Why Did Naval Come On This Podcast? (02:09:31) The Best And Worst Places To Spend Wealth (02:18:03) Philosophical Beliefs (02:23:55) Recent Insights Into Naval's Opinions (02:30:50) Are People Choosing To Have Less Kids? (02:37:40) Trusting Our Instincts Throughout Parenthood (02:50:26) What Does The Future Of The Culture Wars Look Like? (02:59:01) What Is Currently Ignored By The Media But Will Be Studied By Historians? (03:11:49) Is There An Advantage To Starting Out As A Loser? (03:15:20) Naval's Foreseeable Plans

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Catherine Price is a journalist, science writer, and author of How to Break Up With Your Phone.

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 and much more…

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(00:00) The Hours We Spend Daily On Our Phones (04:31) Effective Ways We Can Reduce Time On Our Phones (09:06) Why Phones Can Cause A Decrease In Our Attention Spans (16:17) Do Dopamine Detoxes Work? (26:34) What Are Phones Doing To Our Memory? (30:34) How Screentime Can Effect Our Perception Of Time (38:30) The Impact Phone's Have On Our Happiness, Health And Relationships (44:50) Predictions For How AI Is Going To Change Each Aspect Of Our Life (56:22) Fundamental Changes That Are Happening Due To Our Use Of Screens (01:06:28) Highest Impact Habits To Help With Phone Use (01:13:13) Where To Find Catherine

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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, how to gain control of your mind, how to deal with stressful situations better, how to be a better partner to your significant other and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Different Levels Of Compassion (08:47) Is It Possible To Have Friendships With Those We Work With? (14:34) Do People Love You For Who You Are Or What You Do? (23:39) Advice On How To Support Men (28:30) Why Do We Tend To Be Critical Of Others? (31:52) Why Do We Feel The Need To Fix Those We Date? (42:58) Our Constant Search To Have Our Needs Fulfilled (46:12) Do We Find Fulfilment In Our Job? (52:35) Why Do We Stay In Relationships That Aren't Fulfilling? (58:30) Building Up Courage To Walk Away From A Relationship (01:09:54) How To Be More Intouch With Our Emotions (01:16:36) Learning How To Move On From A Relationship (01:22:26) Differentiating Grief And Depression (01:31:30) Where To Start With Processing Trauma (01:45:07) Chris' Interest In Evolutionary Psychology (01:51:52) Dealing With The Weights We Carry (02:02:04) Where To Find John

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 individual in your life. So, what exactly makes high-agency people so valuable, and what essential skills can you learn from them to apply to your own life?

Expect to learn what high agency is and what makes people with high agency so special, who the apex example of a high agency person is, the one question you should ask yourself to find the person with the most high agency in your life, the 4 key skills of a high agency person, the core techniques of some one who is high agency and much more…

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(00:00) What Is High Agency? (12:25) Examples Of High Agency (19:29) High Agency People (24:50) The Education System Of Today (32:51) The Spectrum Of High Agency (40:37) Most High Agency Person In History (49:16) What Is The Opposite Of High Agency? (56:10) What Are Rumination Traps? (01:06:09) The Impact Of Specificity (01:14:12) Dangers Of Cynicism (01:18:03) Beliefs And Values High Agency People Focus On (01:24:25) The Key To Being Well-Liked (01:31:34) Strategies For High Agency Living (01:39:25) How To Overcome The Fear Of Rejection (01:46:27) The High Agency Story Of The Patels (01:49:28) Why George Is Passionate About High Agency (01:55:44) Where To Find George

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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 Wars is redeemable or if it is completely left in the past, if audiences hate strong female characters or if its bad writing, what the fuck George R.R. Martin is doing instead of writing the last book, and much more…

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(00:00) Future Of The James Bond Franchise (06:02) Was The Loki Series A Mistake? (08:25) Stages Of Parody In Movies (11:13) The Impact Change In Culture Has Had On Movie And Tv Industries (15:34) Why The Gaming Industry Is So Profitable (18:30) Do Books Still Have A Cultural Impact? (26:17) Can Movie Theatre's Survive With Streaming Services? (29:38) Have We Seen The End Of Rom-Com And Comedy Genres? (36:23) Will The Legality Of It Ends With Us Change Future Productions? (41:57) Making Of The New Snow White Movie (44:07) Is Meghan Markle's New Show Heavily Curated? (47:59) Are The Oscar's Still A Huge Event? (55:43) Is Star Wars Redeemable? (01:04:11) Navigating Streaming Networks (01:10:06) Critical's Upcoming Projects (01:10:58) Where To Find Critical Drinker

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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 sitting down, how to detect a liar & how to become a better liar, why so many smart people struggle to be charismatic, how to get better at small talk, how to seem more attractive when dating, how to make the best first impression possible and much more…

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(00:00) Why Hand Gestures Play An Integral Role (03:40) What Your Physical Language Is Portraying (07:00) Ways To Build Up Positivity For Public Speaking (15:33) Tips For Body Language Communication When Sat Down (23:54) How To Detect Lying (30:27) Why Do Smart People Struggle With Being Charismatic? (34:48) How To Improve On Being Competent And Warm (39:20) The Perils Of Being Under Prepared Vs Over Prepared (42:43) Need-To-Knows About Vocal Charisma (51:20) How To Create Engaging Small Talk (58:02) How To Become More Resilient With Social Rejection (01:03:09) Dating Advice For Coming Across More Attractive (01:15:20) How To Successfully Pay And Receive Compliments (01:19:08) Where To Find Vanessa

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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 liberal secular girls, why so many people are addicted to social media, how social media is reshaping the fundamental nature of relationships, is Gen Z actually living in an imaginary world, and much more…

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(00:00) Why Are So Many Girls Drawn To Therapy Culture? (03:54) Is Therapy Culture Worse For Women? (08:00) Religious Stats On The Younger Generation (11:58) Is Therapy Culture Less Pro Social? (18:53) Problems Of Excessive Self Focus (24:10) Do We Let Our Characteristic Traits Define Us? (36:43) Does Therapy Culture Convince Us We Have A Disorder? (40:27) Why People Are So Addicted To Social Media (46:47) Boyfriends Of Instagram Trend (52:38) Is Social Media Used To Fill A Void? (01:00:51) The Dependency Paradox (01:05:59) The Affect Childhood Has On Our Adult Life (01:10:26) Has Feminism Influenced A Change In Parenting? (01:18:54) Traits That Are Now Regarded As Boss Girl Power (01:22:38) Today's Generational Divide (01:27:16) Where To Find Freya

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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 at of our own suffering, how to learn to let go better, how to step in and stop your suffering, where the root of self-love comes from, how to stop feeling trapped by your past, if you need to hit rock bottom in order to create transformation and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) The Power of Accepting Our Imperfection (07:45) Finding Balance With Meditation (11:25) How We Ruin Peak Experiences (20:44) No One Is Coming to Save You (26:37) The Power of Who Influences Us (30:43) How Personal Growth Can Be Isolating (37:43) Being Intentional in a Fast-Moving World (47:57) Where Does Self-Love Come From? (50:53) Understanding Suffering in Buddhism (54:23) Finding the Satisfaction in Everything (01:05:05) Where to Find Yung

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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 ultimately how do we gain mastery over them?

Expect to learn what exactly emotions are and why we struggle to control them, why anxiety is the boogie man of modern times, how to actually get in control of your emotional state, the best ways to stop ruminating thoughts, the most powerful daily practices to make big change, and much more…

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(00:00) What Is The Definition Of Emotions? (04:25) Difference Between An Emotion And A Feeling (06:45) What Is The Point Of Emotions? (11:56) Why Do We Struggle To Control Our Emotions? (18:56) Why Is The Modern World Environment Causing Anxiety? (25:45) Ways We Can Control Our Emotions (34:51) How We Can Influence Our Internal State (40:10) Studies Into People Managing Their Emotions (47:11) Balancing Our Emotions Through Life (52:49) Recognising And Utilising Our Sensory Shifters (01:02:09) Benefits And Dangers Of Avoidance (01:09:47) Tactics For Psychological Distancing (01:21:36) Can These Tools Help Provide A Change On Our Outlook? (01:26:55) Structuring The Environment Around Us (01:37:19) How To Harness Our Relationships With Other People (01:48:20) What Is Culture? (01:54:50) How Do We Make Emotional Regulation A Habit? (02:00:52) Finding The Tools That Work Best For You (02:03:46) How To Optimise A Good Emotional State (02:06:03) Where To Find Ethan

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 his wife, how Andrew used his struggles with IVF in his new comedy special, Andrews thoughts on the Zelensky-Trump Oval Office meeting, the biggest differences Andrew sees in the UK and US, what Andrew thinks is really going on with the Epstein files, Andrew’s thoughts on Tate’s recent return to America, the conversation between Andrew Huberman, Bryan Johnson and Kim Kardashian and much more…

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(00:00) Meghan Markle’s New Series (02:28) Getting a Sperm Count (11:07) Andrew’s New Comedy Special (16:46) Becoming a Better Storyteller (21:52) The Process of IVF (29:51) Key Cultural Problems in America (40:44) What Andrew Learned From Touring the World (45:09) Being a Proud New-Yorker (52:28) How Being a Dad Has Changed Andrew (01:04:50) How a Relationship Changes After Having a Child (01:08:36) Andrew Tate’s Return to America (01:15:34) The Unrelenting Pace of the News (01:23:49) Will Elon & Trump Eventually Fall Out? (01:30:31) Do Europeans View Russia as a Threat? (01:33:59) The Epstein Files Saga (01:40:38) Bryan Johnson’s Kardashians Cameo (01:42:44) What Conor McGregor is Really Like (01:49:50) Caring Less About What People Think (01:59:02) Time & Family as True Wealth (02:09:02) Reframing Your Regrets

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 America is, what the average state of health is for the average American and how it compares to the rest of the world, why so many American’s are on Pharmaceutical drugs, what drugs Americans are taking that are causing the most damage, what is happening with the Food industry’s corporate capture of food, how much of an impact RFK can really have on changing the pharmaceutical and food system, the simple changes that can improve American healthcare and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why is Healthcare Bankrupting Americans? (02:37) When Did Big Pharma Stop Being a Conspiracy Theory? (12:40) Current State of Purdue & Opioids (18:34) What Are Compounding Pharmacies? (24:29) Today’s Most Worrying Drugs (27:37) The Future of Psychiatric Drugs (31:50) Understanding American Healthcare (37:48) The Downsides of Socialist Healthcare (45:30) Are Doctors to Blame? (50:22) How Big Food, Pharma & Insurance Help Each Other (54:06) How to Hold Healthcare Accountable (01:04:56) How Much Impact Can RFK Jr Have? (01:13:47) Concerning Elements of an Operating Room (01:18:29) Comparing American Health With Other Countries (01:21:33) Utilising AI to Build a Better System (01:32:33) Advice for Owning Your Healthcare More (01:37:03) Where to Find Brigham

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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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 Gen Z has an increasing problem of sexlessness, how social media is impacting relationship building in real life, why it seems right-wing or fascist to bring up declining birth rates, why the marriage rate in young people is plummeting, how much gender neutrality there can be in parenting, how relations between men and women changed since Louise wrote the case against the sexual revolution. and much more…

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(00:00) Are We in a Post-OnlyFans Society? (05:55) The Conversation Around Bonnie Blue & Lily Phillips (08:27) Why Humans Desire Agency (19:52) Why OnlyFans Isn’t a Good Career Choice (23:14) The Hollowness of OnlyFans Wealth (32:19) What is Causing the Decline of Marriage? (46:22) The Politicisation of Birth Rates (58:13) Consequences of Changing Population Trends (01:03:00) The Mimetic Desire to Be a Parent (01:07:15) What Louise Has Learned From Motherhood (01:12:17) Gender Neutrality in Parenting (01:16:26) The Romanticisation of Trad Living (01:26:24) Where to Find Louise

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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 no, how to deal with passive-aggressive people better, how to get better at asking for help, why we compare ourselves to others so much, why its so hard to be with yourself, how to work out what really matters in your life and much more…

Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Emotions Are So Hard to Understand (03:27) Advice for People Who Overthink Everything (10:09) How to Better Deal With Fear (17:22) Learning to Tolerate Uncertainty (22:48) How to Understand Your Childhood (36:14) Parents Who Are Terrified of Doing Wrong (43:09) Where Does People-Pleasing Come From? (56:12) How to Deal With Passive-Aggressive People (01:02:43) Key Early Challenges in Intimate Relationships (01:11:17) Letting Go of the Need to Win an Argument (01:17:03) Advice for People With a Critical Inner-Voice (01:28:32) How to Sit With Your Emotions (01:33:35) Where to Find Julie

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How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs - Dr Jordan Peterson - #712: ⁠⁠⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠⁠⁠

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