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Every long episode from Modern Wisdom, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. 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, Rob…

Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158

Angela Duckworth, renowned psychologist and author of "Grit," explores the critical role of environment and social context in achieving excellence and sustaining discipline beyond sheer individual effort.

October 3, 2026

The New Way For Ordinary People To Build Wealth - Tony Robbins - #1153

Tony Robbins and Christopher Voss discuss how ordinary people can build wealth in a rapidly changing world, focusing on alternative investments, financial literacy, and a proactive mindset.

September 21, 2026

Why Sydney Sweeney Has Two Big Targets On Her Chest - William Costello - #1152

William Costello joins me to discuss the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney's recent ad for a sports betting company, and why it ignited such a strong backlash from women.

September 19, 2026

Why You Feel Everything So Deeply (and how to survive it) - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147

Dr. Sasha Hamdani, a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses the intricacies of emotional sensitivity, rejection sensitive dysphoria, and how these conditions impact daily life and relationships.

September 7, 2026

Couples Therapist: “The One Rule Every Relationship Must Live By” - Stan Tatkin -#1146

Dr. Stan Tatkin, a renowned couples therapist, explains why relationships are hard, why love isn't enough, and how to build a secure-functioning partnership.

September 5, 2026

Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143

This episode features a wide-ranging conversation with Jimmy Carr, covering topics from a vigilante known as the Mexican Batman to the future of AI and the art of stand-up comedy.

August 29, 2026

Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142

Kanika Batra, a self-diagnosed sociopath, explains how she manipulates men, her childhood, and her journey to Christianity.

August 27, 2026

“Age Reversal Is Coming.” Inside The First Human Trials - Dr David Sinclair - #1141

Dr. David Sinclair, a leading geneticist and professor at Harvard Medical School, discusses the groundbreaking advancements in age reversal, including the first human trials and the future of longevity.

August 24, 2026