Modern Wisdom

By Chris WilliamsonSociety & Culture Health & Fitness

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September 12 Raccoon Wars, Lindsay Clancy, NFL Scammers & Past Crimes - Matt McCusker #1149
Matt McCusker is a comedian, writer, author and podcaster.
Expect to learn what Chris’ raccoon wars are all about, Matt reacts to Tolstoy’s diary entries and the Lindsay Clancy trial, what Matt’s former life as an ethical drug dealer was like, the great joys of becoming a father, Matt’s thoughts on the fake 49ers football player, why Matt would make for a poor private investigator and much more…
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Do Raccoons Love Urkel Cereal?
(04:37) Bourgeois vs Bosh: Who Is the Epitome of Britain?
(10:48) The Vicious Farts That Wake Up Your Partner
(15:00) Can You Get More American Than Bull Riding?
(21:07) Is Line Dancing the Next Big Cult?
(29:05) Is This the Biggest NFL Scam?
(32:15) How Lindsay Clancy Divided America
(41:00) Why Support After Birth Is So Important
(46:13) Why Having Kids Makes Getting Hit in the Nuts Worth It
(56:48) Are We All Natural Pessimists?
(01:10:30) Was Matt a Bad Drug Dealer?
(01:19:04) Are Life’s Clichés Actually Right?
(01:25:47) Ending Up in the Same Spot Isn’t the Same as Having Never Left
(01:34:02) Was Matt a Private Investigator?
(01:37:08) Where to Find Matt
Extra Stuff:
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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1 hr 38 min
September 10Best Peptides, Stem Cells, Testosterone & Exercise Hacks - Biohacking Roundtable - #1148
In this Biohacking Roundtable, we explore:
What the best peptides for health & muscle building are.

The latest biohacking tech that is real but sounds like science fiction.

Which longevity supplements offer the most bang for your buck & are worth your time.

The best diet and foods to eat to maximise longevity.

and much more…
Guests:
Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine.

Ben Greenfield is a biohacker, coach, author, speaker, and Ironman Triathlete.

Brigham Buhler is a healthcare entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Ways2Well, and co-founder of ReviveRx Pharmacy.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Science-Backed Peptide Regimes
(6:47) The Health Hacks Scientists Actually Swear By
(21:37) Do Heat Shock Proteins Really Matter?
(24:02) Why Resonance Breathing Is So Powerful
(27:17) Are MUSE Stem Cells the Next Big Breakthrough?
(36:23) Are GLP-1s Causing Too Much Muscle Loss?
(45:23) How GLP-1s Could Be Changing Desire
(54:12) Why Has Testosterone Become So Demonised?
(1:07:07) Should We Be Prioritising Testosterone?
(1:12:43) The Fight Against the Peptide Ban
(1:24:19) Health Freedom vs Protection: Where’s the Line?
(1:29:37) Is Plasmapheresis the Next Longevity Breakthrough?
(1:36:16) The Best Cost-Free Longevity Interventions
(1:44:44) Is Proteinmaxxing Overhyped?
(1:49:32) Is Fibre the Next Big Health Trend?
(1:58:24) Inside Ben’s Longevity Diet
(2:06:17) How Eating Speed Impacts GLP-1 Release
(2:07:31) Does Fasting Actually Work?
(2:10:28) Which Longevity Tools Are a Waste of Money?
(2:20:54) Should Microplastics Be Listed on Packaging?
(2:25:10) What’s the Next Big Biohacking Trend?
(2:33:52) What is EMF Exposure Actually Doing to Us?
(2:39:30) Do Air Scrubbers Actually Improve Your Health?
(2:47:39) Should Everyone Get Genetic Testing?
(2:49:49) Where to Find Everyone
Extra Stuff:
See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠⁠https://chriswilliamson.live
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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2 hr 51 min
September 07 The Hidden Psychology Of Highly Sensitive People - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147
Dr Sasha Hamdani is a psychiatrist, ADHD specialist and author.
Why are some people more emotionally sensitive than others? If you feel things more deeply, you’re not alone, and emotional sensitivity can be both a gift and a challenge. So, how can highly sensitive people manage intense emotions, and how can those close to them better understand and support them?
Expect to learn what being a highly-sensitive person feels like, what Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is and why social rejection hurts so much, why some people are more emotionally sensitive than others, why some people need constant reassurance, if you can build self-esteem without external validation, the benefits of being emotionally fragile, if emotional dysregulation is central to ADHD and much more…
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Inside the Mind of an Emotionally Sensitive Person
(02:55) Is Rejection at the Heart of Emotional Sensitivity?
(05:40) Why Social Rejection Hurts So Much
(07:07) What Actually Causes Emotional Sensitivity?
(13:46) Do Some People Feel Emotions More Intensely?
(16:54) How Hormones Shape Emotional Sensitivity
(20:10) Why Have Humans Evolved to Be So Sensitive?
(21:24) Are Men Just as Emotionally Sensitive?
(31:59) The Hidden Strengths of Emotional Sensitivity
(35:49) Do Sensitive People Need More Validation?
(38:21) How Rejection Dysphoria Affects Relationships
(43:43) Why the Right Environment Changes Everything
(49:40) Why Uncertainty Feels Unbearable
(53:00) Are Emotionally Avoidant Men Secretly Sensitive?
(54:04) When Should You Work on Emotional Fragility?
(57:35) The Most Powerful Tools for Emotional Regulation
(01:02:34) What It’s Really Like Being a Sensitive Parent
(01:04:41) The Vulnerability Behind Mindfulness
(01:07:23) Is Social Media Harming Sensitive Teenagers?
(01:09:51) Are We Born Sensitive?
(01:13:24) How Rejection Dysphoria Affects Your Career
(01:22:56) The Most Important Lesson for Sensitive People
(01:23:35) Where to Find Dr Hamdani
Extra Stuff:
See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠
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1 hr 25 min
September 05 Couples Therapist: Why Your Brain Turns Your Partner Into An Enemy - Stan Tatkin -#1146
Dr Stan Tatkin is a psychologist, couples therapist, researcher and author.
How can couples effectively navigate and repair emotional wounds? While many believe it’s best to sleep on a conflict, could repairing the rupture quickly actually be healthier? What other habits help a relationship not only survive conflict, but flourish?
Expect to learn why romantic attachment relationships are neurochemically the hardest ones to navigate, if love is enough to maintain a relationship, what the most important agreements couples should make are, why it’s important to have the ability to repair disagreements quickly, why resentment tends to accumulate in relationships, if we learn to truly love ourselves even if no one else ever truly has and much more…
Sponsors:
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Extra Stuff:
See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live/⁠
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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Get In Touch:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠
Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠
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1 hr 10 min
September 03 Why Working Harder Won’t Make You Rich - Codie Sanchez - #1145
Codie Sanchez is an entrepreneur, investor and author.
How do you make your business work for you instead of constantly working for your business? Stepping back is often mistaken for putting in less effort, but what if your company could operate better with less dependence on you? How do you build a business that runs smoothly without your constant involvement, and what steps can you take to make that possible?
Expect to learn the truth about getting rich, why most business owners need to step back rather than dive in more, how to get the most out of your staff, whether you will be able to trust AI to run your business or not, why suffering feels so productive, how to relinquish control of your business for the best outcomes and much more…
Sponsors:
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See me live in the UK & Ireland this October: ⁠https://chriswilliamson.live/⁠
Timestamps:
(00:00) The Biggest Lie About Getting Rich
(02:45) Should You Start Your Own Business?
(05:37) Why Codie Turned Down Richard Branson
(07:35) When Responsibility Is Really Just Ego
(08:44) The Evolution Every Business Owner Goes Through
(15:45) How to Get the Best From Your Staff
(19:49) When Does an Owner Know to Relinquish Control?
(28:40) Is AI Important for Small Businesses?
(37:42) The Secret to Finding Great Employees
(41:59) The Biggest Hiring Mistakes to Avoid
(43:24) The Best Questions to Ask Candidates
(56:53) How Does Slowing Down Affect Your Identity?
(01:05:50) How to Approach the Hard Conversations
(01:08:21) The Jobs Founders Need to Stop Doing
(01:11:31) Are Pricing Problems Really Confidence Problems?
(01:18:01) When Should Founders Start Paying Themselves More?
(01:27:56) How to Move Into an Owner Role
(01:31:26) What’s Next for Codie?
Extra Stuff:
Get Codie's new book here: https://ownerbook.com
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠
Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠
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Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠
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1 hr 34 min
August 31WW3 DEBATE: “We’re On the Brink of Global Collapse” - #1144
In this geopolitical debate, we explore:
What the biggest threats to global peace are.

Whether America will lose its hegemony in 20 years or less.

How big of a deal the Iran War actually is for global stability.

How future historians will view Trump's legacy.

And much more...
Guests
Professor Jiang Xueqin is an educator, geopolitical commentator, and YouTuber.

Robert Pape is a political scientist and professor at the University of Chicago.

George Friedman is a geopolitical forecaster, strategist, and author.
Sponsors:
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Is America the Biggest Threat to Global Peace?
(09:52) Will America Still Be a Superpower in 20 Years?
(23:22) What Does America’s Relationship With China Look Like?
(32:21) Who Will Be the Biggest Superpower in 20 Years?
(37:16) Is America Heading for Civil Unrest?
(42:45) The Rise of Violent Populism
(47:57) Is Internal Violence in America Inevitable?
(57:09) What the 1960s Teach Us About Civil Unrest
(59:36) Would Trump Really Invade Greenland or Canada?
(01:12:22) How Serious Is the Iran War?
(01:21:17) Can Economic Pressure Actually Win a War?
(01:31:12) Is the Iran War Becoming a Forever War?
(01:45:23) Why Did Trump Bomb Fordow?
(02:03:21) Is Israel at the Centre of the Iran War?
(02:11:13) Why Does Israel Have So Much Influence Over the US?
(02:22:43) How Can Trump Win the Iran War?
(02:30:37) Is Trump Really Willing to Leave NATO?
(02:32:18) Could Britain Become a Global Power Again?
(02:36:03) How Population Collapse Could Reshape Geopolitics
(02:41:31) Are We Living in a Quasi-Anarchist World?
(02:52:28) How Likely Is Nuclear War?
(02:57:45) Is Targeting Electrical Power the Most Dangerous Scenario?
(03:05:01) Where to Find the Guys
Extra Stuff:
See me live in the UK & Ireland this October - https://chriswilliamson.live/
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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Get In Touch:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠
Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠
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3 hr 7 min
August 29 Mexican Batman, Britain’s Downfall, Mr Bean’s Comeback & Jimmy Carr - Rabbit Hole #5 - #1143
In the fifth installment of this new experimental format, we explore:
- Inside the antics of a real-life Mexican Batman.
- Why George chooses to wear AirPods during his massages.
- If Jimmy Carr will run for Prime Minister of the UK.
- and much more…
Guests:
- Jimmy Carr is a comedian, television host and an author.
- George Mack is a writer, marketer, and entrepreneur.
- Harry Dry is a marketer, copywriter and writer
Sponsors:
See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠
Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom
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Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com
Timestamps:
(00:00) Who Is the Batman of Lagos De Moreno?
(02:17) Is the British Pound Overvalued?
(06:32) Jimmy Carr for Prime Minister?
(08:30) Can You Guess This Victorian Slang?
(12:40) Why Word Choice Makes or Breaks a Joke
(17:47) Are All Relationships Transactional?
(33:42) The Unexpected Upside of Being Cancelled
(36:21) Why We’ve Forgotten How to Build Friendships
(42:18) Why Are Americans More Optimistic Than Brits?
(44:41) The Secret to Truly Original Writing
(54:28) Which Industry Will Disappear Next?
(59:36) Is AI Killing Conspiracy Theories?
(01:06:02) Are Smartphones the Real Epidemic?
(01:08:26) Why We Need to Learn to Be Bored Again
(01:11:49) Do Meditation Retreats Need AI Chatbots?
(01:17:01) Are Mental Health Problems Really Societal Problems?
(01:20:03) Is Gambling More Popular Than Reading?
(01:31:18) Is Belief the Secret to Great Writing?
(01:37:44) How GLP-1s Are Killing Gastric Band Surgery
(01:38:46) Is Mr Bean the World’s Biggest Comedy Star?
(01:45:17) When Did Criticism Replace Encouragement?
(01:52:15) The Best Rules of Great Communication
(01:55:36) Is Living Longer Actually a Good Thing?
(02:05:22) Who Should Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Extra Stuff:
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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Get In Touch:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠
Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠
Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠
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2 hr 10 min
August 27 Female Psychopath Explains How She Manipulates Men - Kanika Batra - #1142
Kanika Batra is an Australian content creator and author.
What goes on inside the mind of a sociopath? Can they feel love and empathy, or are they truly emotionless? Diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, Kanika Batra reveals how sociopaths actually think, feel and relate to others.
Expect to learn how Kanika deals with being a diagnosed sociopath, what emotions she strongly feels or is absent of, why Kanika loves revenge, what friendships are like for sociopaths, the best pieces of advice for women in the dating world, if psychopaths can ever feel true love, if sociopaths ever wish to feel normal and care for people and much more...
Sponsors:
See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠
Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom
Get the brand new Whoop 5.0 and your first month for free at https://join.whoop.com/modernwisdom
Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10)
Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom
Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com
Timestamps:
(00:00) Should We Trust the Word of a Sociopath?
(01:00) Is Sociopathy Actually Real?
(04:07) What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
(04:45) When Kanika Realised She Was Different
(08:38) Are Sociopaths Born Or Made?
(09:39) Does Mental Illness Run in Families?
(14:12) How Kanika Reached Her Diagnosis
(20:01) Do Sociopaths Actually Feel Emotions?
(26:54) Why Kanika Turned to Christianity
(31:24) How Far Would a Sociopath Go for Revenge?
(35:19) Are Sociopaths Obsessed With Status?
(37:52) Has Kanika Ever Wanted to Kill Someone?
(46:58) Why is Kanika Fascinated By Rodney Alcala?
(49:24) What Is It Like Dating a Sociopath?
(55:44) Why Kanika Struggles With Male Power
(01:00:30) Is This the Best Dating Advice For Women?
(01:06:05) How Kanika Met Her Husband
(01:13:14) Should Women Follow Manipulative Dating Advice?
(01:22:55) How Does a Sociopath Handle a Breakup?
(01:25:51) Should You Ever Date a Sociopath?
(01:27:35) Do Men Find Manipulation Attractive?
(01:31:32) Do Sociopaths Understand Themselves?
(01:33:48) How to Detect a Sociopath
(01:35:39) The World’s Most Famous Sociopaths
(01:38:43) The Link Between Sociopathy and Sadism
(01:43:32) Does Kanika Wish She Had “Normal” Emotions?
(01:53:02) What’s Next For Kanika?
Extra Stuff:
Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/books⁠
Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: ⁠https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom⁠
Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠
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Get In Touch:
Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx⁠
Twitter: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx⁠
YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast⁠
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1 hr 52 min
August 24 “Age Reversal Is Coming.” Everything You Need To Know - Dr David Sinclair - #1141
Dr David Sinclair is a geneticist, professor at Harvard Medical School, and author.
Can human aging actually be reversed? What happens if we treat aging as a disease rather than an inevitability? And how close are scientists to turning age-reversal experiments into medicines that could radically extend our lives?
Expect to learn how scientists can reset the age of cells without causing cancer, whether resveratrol and NAD supplements actually work, why three meals a day plus snacks might be marketing, the best exercise protocol for longevity, whether GLP-1s are legitimate longevity drugs, and much more...
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Timestamps:
(0:00) How David’s Work Has Evolved
(0:58) Can Scientists Actually Reverse Blindness?
(5:53) How Does ER100 Work?
(8:57) Is Aging a Disease?
(10:14) What’s Next in Age Reversal?
(14:00) How to Reverse Aging Without Going Too Far
(17:10) What Most Longevity Experts Secretly Believe
(20:48) The Biggest Levers for Reversing Aging
(22:53) Can We Survive 2 Weeks Without Food?
(32:55) The Most Effective Way to Fast
(36:10) Does Calorie Restriction Actually Extend Human Life?
(40:52) Is the Proteinmaxxing Movement Overhyped?
(44:41) Could Sex Help You Live Longer?
(47:57) Why Quality Sleep Is Essential for Longevity
(51:01) Can Overthinking Shorten Your Lifespan?
(55:05) What Longevity Drugs Does David Take Every Day?
(56:48) The Truth Behind Controversial Longevity Drugs
(1:13:51) Can Erectile Dysfunction Medication Treat Cancer?
(1:17:46) The Hidden Danger of Heavy Metals in Supplements
(1:21:45) The Benefits of Creating a Longevity Community
(1:24:54) Sauna vs Cold Plunges: Which Is Better for Longevity?
(1:31:34) Is Bryan Johnson’s Protocol Actually Working?
(1:35:39) Are Vitamins a Waste of Money?
(1:39:41) Could GLP-1s Protect Against Dementia?
(1:46:23) What’s AI Doing to Longevity Research?
(1:54:30) Can Your Mindset Affect How Long You Live?
(1:56:55) The Two Things That Matter Most for Longevity
(1:58:01) Which Longevity Methods Actually Work?
(2:03:31) When Health Optimisation Goes Too Far
(2:05:18) Where to Find David
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August 22 Why Violence Is Safer Than Vulnerability - Johnny Chang - #1140
Johnny Chang is a former gang member and inmate turned Christian pastor, speaker, and podcaster.
What happens when a boy enters prison at 12 and doesn’t emerge until 25? That was Johnny Chang’s reality. Raised amid violence and gangs, he eventually found God. But does a violent past define a man forever, or can he choose to become someone better?
Expect to learn how Johnny was brought into gang life when he was 12 years old, why Juvie is more violent but less lethal than prison, what life is like in prison and what it takes to survive, the hardest things to unlearn after prison, how Johnny found god and started preaching the gospel, what twelve-year-old Johnny would think if he could see himself now and much more…
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Timestamps:
(00:00) How Johnny Got Pulled Into Gang Life
(08:44) Surviving California’s Youth Prison System
(16:08) How Prison Politics Reshapes Gang Mentality
(20:43) The Hidden Status Hierarchy Inside Prison
(22:54) Why Prison Violence Is So Manipulative
(29:26) Johnny’s Most Dangerous Moment Behind Bars
(33:57) The Prison Habits That Are Hardest to Unlearn
(39:04) Why Life After Prison Is So Difficult to Rebuild
(43:01) Why Johnny Feared Life Outside Prison
(57:04) How Johnny Found Purpose Through Christianity
(01:11:41) The Courage of Forgiveness
(01:16:26) Why Finding Peace Can Feel Like a Battle
(01:21:19) How Do We Distinguish God’s Voice From Our Own?
(01:25:04) Is Turning to Religion a Sign of Weakness?
(01:27:25) Why Are Vulnerable Conversations So Hard?
(01:29:59) Is Forgiveness Actually Selfish?
(01:41:51) Why Returning to Prison Terrified Johnny
(01:52:51) What Would Johnny’s 12-Year-Old Self Think Now?
(01:59:01) Where to Find Johnny
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