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Life lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, James Clear, Robert Greene, Balaji Srinivasan, Steven Pinker, Alex Hormozi, Douglas Murray, Chris Bumstead, James Smith, Dr David Sinclair, Mark Manson and more. Understanding the world is hard. This podcast will help.

Modern Wisdom Chris Williamson

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.8 • 1.7K Ratings

Life lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, James Clear, Robert Greene, Balaji Srinivasan, Steven Pinker, Alex Hormozi, Douglas Murray, Chris Bumstead, James Smith, Dr David Sinclair, Mark Manson and more. Understanding the world is hard. This podcast will help.

    #759 - Mike Baker - The Hidden Secrets Threatening National Security

    #759 - Mike Baker - The Hidden Secrets Threatening National Security

    Mike Baker is a former CIA officer and security expert, Co-Founder of global investigation company Portman Square Group and a podcaster.
    We're told that the world is on the brink of a large scale war. That our domestic systems are fragile, and the people in charge are incompetent. After decades in the CIA, Mike should be able to tell us how much truth there is here.
    Expect to learn the truth behind the AT&T outage, the problems with Google’s newest AI system, what most people do not understand about the CIA, how history is being rewritten right in front of our eyes, what the future of warfare will look like, why the American border continues to be a huge problem, Mike’s prediction on what will happen in the 2024 election and much more...
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    • 2 hrs 47 min
    #758 - Dr Orion Taraban - How To Hack Your Psychology And Become More Resilient

    #758 - Dr Orion Taraban - How To Hack Your Psychology And Become More Resilient

    Dr. Orion Taraban is a psychologist specialising in men’s mental health and a YouTuber.
    Everyone wants to become more resilient. To be less perturbed and at the mercy of life, fears, emotions, everything. Thankfully there are strategies we can use to improve all of these and after decades studying the human mind, Orion has accumulated a lot.
    Expect to learn if there is ever an external solution to an internal problem, what an emotional gym is, what most people get wrong about how most relationships work, how to hack your motivation, what we can learn from a writer whose servant locked him in his bedroom every night, how we can encourage others to take action in their lives, and much more…
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    #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: http://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp
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    • 1 hr 17 min
    #757 - James Sexton - A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective On Love & Marriage

    #757 - James Sexton - A Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective On Love & Marriage

    James Sexton is a divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law.
    There are speakers, leaders, and coaches that offer guidance on living and maintaining happy relationships. However, it’s rare to find those who advocate for the opposite perspective. Is there ever a time where a different approach, of divorce, or avoiding marriage entirely, is actually the right decision.
    Expect to learn why so many marriages are failing today, whether prenups actually work, if it's men or women who struggle the most after a divorce, what the most common disagreements are during divorce proceedings, whether marriage is still a useful institution, the best predictors of a declining relationship and much more…
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    • 1 hr 19 min
    #756 - Destiny - Have We Reached Peak Stupidity?

    #756 - Destiny - Have We Reached Peak Stupidity?

    Destiny is a streamer and a YouTuber.
    It's hard to work out what's happening in the world. It's difficult to determine if what you see or hear or read is truthful or trolling or a psyop. So are people actually becoming dumber or is it a normal response to a confusing time?
    Expect to learn what the future of media might look like, why being tribal is so dangerous, whether we have passed peak wokeness, Destiny’s thoughts on the 2024 election, if the red pill movement is dead or not, what Destiny thinks about his most recent ADHD diagnosis, his reaction to the internet chiming in on his divorce and much more...
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    • 2 hrs 12 min
    #755 - Dr Phil - What Happened To The Education System?

    #755 - Dr Phil - What Happened To The Education System?

    Dr. Phil McGraw is a television personality, author, psychologist, and podcaster.
    School is supposed to prepare young people for the big wide world. Not just with knowledge but also with life skills. Given that youth mental health is at an all time low while reading and maths abilities are hugely behind, what is actually happening inside modern schools?
    Expect to learn why the education system is so broken, who is designing the downfall of society, the problem with inclusive language, what role the algorithm has on our worldview, why there is an attack on family values, Dr Phil's principles to take back control and much more...
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    #754 - Freya India - Deconstructing The Female Mental Health Crisis

    #754 - Freya India - Deconstructing The Female Mental Health Crisis

    Freya India is a writer and journalist focussed on female mental health and modern culture.
    Gen Z girls are not doing ok. No matter how badly you think men have it right now (and they do), girls are doing no better. From therapy culture to advertising your anti-depressant use on Instagram, it's no surprise they're struggling and confused.
    Expect to learn just how bad the state of teenage girls mental health is right now, how companies are targeting and monetising this crisis, the glamorisation of taking medication, how selfie editing has been seen as a powerful act of self-expression, what Snapchat Dysmorphia is, why girls are so risk-averse in dating and much more...
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    • 1 hr 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.7K Ratings

1.7K Ratings

ConnorMPullen ,

Life-changing

Chris, you have really helped me through the difficult times in my life and helped me stay focused on a path of physical and mental excellence. You have helped me grow and stay motivated and I can’t thank you enough for the insight ls and opportunities you have created. Thank you to you and all of the team, for your hard work. You are inspiring to millions, and your ability to ask questions, listen, and deliver such personality and substance make you one of a kind. Keep up the good work and thank you for everything you have done.

On a side note, interestingly the story that resonated with me was the one about your Lupo - it was my first car and it brought back memories!

I’ve subscribed to your newsletter and have notifications on :) Thanks for inspiring a generation.

Jamesconnolly ,

Great podcast

Big fan

GiDefrietas ,

Not worth a listen - others do it better

I listened to this podcast a couple of years ago and then stopped as I felt Chris was moving into misogyny which doesn’t sit comfortably with me.

Dipped back in and the shows I listened to lacked depth and people’s opinions are presented as fact. Chris doesn’t challenge or ask difficult or expanding questions just accepts what’s being said.

He’s a good orator but lacks the ability to think on his feet or ask the right questions.

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