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    “This Is The Culmination Of Everything I Know” - Dr Andrew Huberman #1150

    14/09/2026 | 2h 32 mins.
    Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author.

    What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice?

    Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew’s thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more…

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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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    Raccoon Wars, Lindsay Clancy, NFL Scammers & Past Crimes - Matt McCusker #1149

    12/09/2026 | 1h 37 mins.
    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:

    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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    Best Peptides, Stem Cells, Testosterone & Exercise Hacks - Biohacking Roundtable - #1148

    10/09/2026 | 2h 50 mins.
    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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    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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    The Hidden Psychology Of Highly Sensitive People - Dr Sasha Hamdani - #1147

    07/09/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    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…

    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

    Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom

    Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom

    Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom

    Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com

    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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    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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  • Modern Wisdom

    Couples Therapist: Why Your Brain Turns Your Partner Into An Enemy - Stan Tatkin -#1146

    05/09/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
    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:

    See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/deals⁠

    Sign up for a free trial from Shopify at https://shopify.com/modernwisdom

    Get up to 20% off Timeline’s leading longevity and cellular health supplement at https://timeline.com/modernwisdom

    Get up to $50 off the RP Hypertrophy App at https://rpstrength.com/modernwisdom

    Get 15% off your first order of my favourite Non-Alcoholic Brew at https://athleticbrewing.com/modernwisdom

    Get ChatGPT to explore ideas, solve problems, and learn faster at ⁠https://chatgpt.com

    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

    Email: ⁠https://chriswillx.com/contact⁠

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Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
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