Living Your Best Year Ever - Darren Hardy

This PDF documents the system Darren Hardy has used for more than 25 years to design, stick to and achieve his own big goals.

A hard-copy can be bought here.

8 Hidden Habits To Live Your Healthiest, Happiest and Most Fulfilled Life - Dr Rangan Chatterjee with Robin Sharma

In our conversation, we explore Robin’s concept of the ‘eight forms of wealth’, including physical and mental wellness, rich family relationships, fulfilling work and strong community connections. We discuss why traditional self-help approaches often fall short, particularly in the realm of personal growth and happiness, and how society’s obsession with hustle culture and toxic positivity has exacerbated the problem of burnout and dissatisfaction.

Nonviolent Communication - Marshall B. Rosenberg

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life - Marshall B. Rosenberg

What is Violent Communication? If “violent” means acting in ways that result in hurt or harm, then much of how we communicate - judging others, bullying, having racial bias, blaming, finger pointing, discriminating, speaking without listening, criticizing others or ourselves, name-calling, reacting when angry, using political rhetoric, being defensive or judging who’s “good/bad” or what’s “right/wrong” with people - could indeed be called “violent communication.
What is Nonviolent Communication? Nonviolent Communication is the integration of four things:
• Consciousness: a set of principles that support living a life of compassion, collaboration, courage, and authenticity
• Language: understanding how words contribute to connection or distance
• Communication: knowing how to ask for what we want, how to hear others even in disagreement, and how to move toward solutions that work for all
• Means of influence: sharing “power with others” rather than using “power over others” Nonviolent Communication serves our desire to do three things: increase our ability to live with choice, meaning, and connection and connect empathically with self and others to have more satisfying relationships

The Courage To Be Disliked - Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

The Courage To Be Disliked: A single book can change your life - Ichiro Kishimi, Fumitake Koga

A philosopher and a student have a discussion. Their conversation reveals a profoundly liberating way of thinking: by developing the courage to change, set healthy boundaries and resist the impulse to please others, it is possible to find genuine and lasting happiness. Your life is not something that someone gives you, but something you choose yourself, and you are the one who decides how you live.

The Dopamine Expert - The Diary of a CEO with Dr Anna Lembke

Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. She is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence’

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:44 Why Does Dopamine Matter?
00:04:08 What Is Dopamine?
00:05:35 How Understanding Dopamine Can Improve Your Life
00:06:09 Biggest Misconceptions About Dopamine
00:07:30 Everyday Activities That Impact Dopamine
00:09:36 Dopamine and Its Relationship to Pleasure and Pain
00:18:26 Why Do Our Brains Overshoot?
00:20:31 How Our Brains Are Wired for Addiction
00:25:22 Finding Ways to Deal With Pain
00:31:51 Stories of Addiction
00:34:52 How Many People Have Addiction Disorders?
00:40:14 Hiding Away From Friends and Family
00:41:21 Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Behaviors
00:45:50 How Addiction Makes You Feel
00:47:50 Is Work an Addiction?
00:54:18 What Activities Provide the Biggest Dopamine Hits?
58:59 Can We Inject or Drink Dopamine?
01:01:00 Why We Must Do Hard Things
01:02:37 Can You Get an Exercise Comedown?
01:04:19 How to Optimize for a Better Life
01:05:17 How Should We Be Living?
01:09:29 Being Comfortable With the Uncomfortable
01:10:34 Causes of Anxiety Throughout Life
01:12:43 Living in a World Where It's Easy to Outrun Pain
01:13:09 Where Are You Now in Your Grieving Journey?
01:14:43 Youngest Child Seen With Addictions
01:15:37 Youngest Age When Addiction Can Have an Effect
01:16:50 Youngest Patient With Addiction
01:18:40 Has Society Gone Soft?
01:21:05 Victimhood and Responsibility
01:25:02 How to Help Someone Overcome a Victimhood Mentality
01:28:36 Connection Between Responsibility and Self-Esteem
01:30:13 Importance of Our Self-Narrative
01:37:24 Ads
01:38:22 How Helping a Loved One Too Much Can Hurt Them
01:44:49 Overcoming Pornography Addiction
01:48:35 Harms of Watching Porn
01:51:04 Is Dopamine Responsible for Sugar Cravings?
01:53:05 Turning Addictions Around
01:58:25 Why We Bounce Back to Cravings After Relapsing
02:02:49 Effects of Early Exposure to Addictive Substances on Children
02:04:43 Final Thoughts on Overcoming Addiction
02:05:39 Closing Remarks
02:07:38 What Information Changed Your Life?

The Body Language Expert - The Diary of a CEO with Vanessa Van Edwards

Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication'.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:13 The Crucial Role of Cues for Success
00:03:45 I'm a Recovered Awkward Person
00:05:36 What's an Ambivert
00:07:28 One Word Can Change the Way People Think
00:09:39 The Most Fundamental Skill to Invest In
00:12:41 The Resting B*tch Face Effect
00:16:01 Do Not Fake Smile!
00:18:29 The 97 Cues to Be Warm & Competent
00:21:44 The Formula to a Perfect Conversation
00:24:37 Science Reveals Why Some People Are Extremely Popular
00:28:34 Message People Telling Them This...
00:33:22 The Luck Experiment
00:35:05 Being Around Successful People Is Contagious
00:41:55 The Importance of Hand Gestures
00:43:38 Hand Tricks to Be Liked
00:54:15 The Scientific Formula to Be More Charismatic
00:56:47 The Danger Zone of Being Too Warm or Competent
00:58:45 The Power Cues
01:07:55 How to Spot a Liar
01:15:23 If You've Been Told You're Intimidating, Do This
01:18:37 Don't Let Anyone Use This With You
01:21:45 The 6 Questions to Connect With Someone
01:34:20 Leaning Too Much Towards Someone...
01:39:03 How to Greet Someone
01:49:42 How to Master Messaging
01:54:40 Personal Branding
01:59:01 Improve Your Dating Life With These Tips
02:04:27 Body Language and Brain Connection
02:06:33 Are You Awkward? Watch This
02:10:14 How to Get Someone to Approach You
02:15:08 How to Make Friends as an Adult
02:18:57 AirPods Are Killing Friendships
02:22:16 Ads
02:24:08 How to Spot a Liar
02:30:05 Toxic Relationships
02:32:34 How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger
02:37:00 How to Get Started With All This Knowledge

How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control - The Diary of a CEO with Dr Sarah Hill

From sabotaging sex to axing attraction, new research is showing that the birth control pill can have impacts you never imagined

Dr Sarah Hill is a renowned evolutionary social psychologist who focuses on women and health. She is also the author of How the Pill Changes Everything: Your Brain on Birth Control.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:04 What Is the Mission You Are On?
00:02:58 Is This Conversation Only for Women?
00:03:47 Why Does Sarah Hill Do This Work?
00:05:13 Is There a Problem in Dating When Women Have More Resources?
00:09:00 Is Sex Trending Down?
00:10:23 Why Don’t Women Date Broke Men?
00:12:09 Is This Patriarchy?
00:14:35 Why Do Men Take More Risks?
00:16:22 Are Men Better at Business Than Women?
00:22:46 Why Don’t We Live Like Our Biology Intended?
00:25:22 Signs of a High-Status Male
00:27:05 How Women’s Preferences Change During Their Cycle
00:33:17 High Testosterone and Relationship Status
00:34:12 Do Men’s Testosterone Levels Plummet After Having a Baby?
00:35:58 Do Nice Guys Get Laid?
00:37:08 What Makes Us Attracted to Someone?
00:41:07 Are Men Less Attracted to Successful Women?
00:42:40 Jealousy Among the Sexes
00:47:03 Why Do Women Have Gay Best Friends?
00:48:58 Why Did Sarah Write Her Book on Birth Control?
00:53:35 What Does Sarah Wish She Was Told About the Pill?
00:55:34 How the Pill Changes Your Sexual Desires
01:02:05 If My Partner Is on the Pill, Will She Like Me If She Comes Off?
01:05:47 Would a Man’s Attraction Change If a Woman Is Off the Pill?
01:08:04 Will My Testosterone Be Lower If My Partner Is on Birth Control?
01:11:00 Is There a Population Crash Coming?
01:11:51 Advertisements
01:13:53 What Is a Good Man?
01:17:05 Sex Appetite Across Genders and Why
01:20:24 Advice for Young Men Struggling to Get a Woman
01:23:15 Advice for Daughters on Attracting a Man
01:25:41 Are Men Attracted to Confident Women?
01:28:36 What Are Daddy Issues?
01:30:16 What Role Does a Father Play in a Woman’s Sexual Partner?
01:30:51 What Impact Does the Birth Control Pill Have on Stress?
01:33:35 Depression and Suicide Linked to the Pill
01:35:29 How Did Sarah Feel About Her Daughter’s Decision on Birth Control?
01:40:34 What If Men Had to Take the Pill?
01:44:24 What’s the Most Popular Email Sarah Gets?
01:47:51 Guest’s Last Question

An ode to people who don’t believe in themselves - Modern Wisdom

An ode to people who don’t believe in themselves - Modern Wisdom.

What comes first, belief or action?

Do you need to believe you can do a thing before you do it?

“Fake it until you make it” is one option, but incredibly hard if you’re introspective or have low self-belief and high standards.

So what about make it until you fake it?

Here are some lessons I’ve learned:

• You can believe you’re not worthy of a thing and still attain it.
• You can be adamant that your efforts are going to go badly and still succeed.
• You can grip and grasp and fear and it ruin the enjoyment and be totally unwarranted, and things still go well.
• You can have no self-belief and show up anyway.
• And still win.
• You can want more for yourself without knowing exactly what that looks like.
• You can doubt the process, question your talent, be uncertain that you’re making progress, disparage your accomplishments, permanently feel like you’re not working hard enough no matter how hard you work, never give yourself a break, fail to fully feel gratitude, be terrified of never reaching your goals, and still end up in a place your 20 year old self could not imagine you’d ever get to.

“Self-belief is overrated, generate evidence.” - Ryan Holiday

So, some things to keep in mind…

Don’t grip life so tightly.

Being too serious creates a kind of brittle fragility which a playful attitude insulates you against.

Your goal is dynamic persistence over the long term.

Taking things seriously gives you a huge advantage in bursts, but chronic seriousness makes you rigid and at risk of blow-up.

What would this be like if it was 10% more enjoyable?

“Make a sense of humour your default emotion.” - Matthew McConaughey

Don’t be so worried about winning that you forget what winning is supposed to feel like.

Is your presiding feeling when things go well one of happiness and satisfaction or one of relief?

Is it joy or simply the abatement of fear?

After a while of winning, you realise that HOW you win is more important than IF you win.

How you feel during the event is more important than the outcome of the event.

How the people who read your work are impacted is more important than how many are impacted.

Do not be so terrified of failing that even the act of winning is made miserable.

It’s all vibes man.

Ultimately you are doing things not to say you have done them, but for the experience of having done them.

When you look back, it’s the experience itself, not just the outcome that matters.

Outcomes are more important than inputs, but vibes are more important still.

One of the big determining factors in how you feel will be the outcome, but it’s not everything.

Oddly enough, optimising for how you feel detaches you from caring about outcomes, but is the very thing that drives outcomes the most.

And if it doesn’t, what do you care, you’re enjoying it.

Emotional pain is a hell of a teacher.

But it won’t kill you.

Would life be easier if you didn’t feel everything so very deeply?

Perhaps.

But the only reason you’re getting the outcomes that you want is because of your depth of thought.

As bad as it feels, this is the breadth of human existence.

You are ALIVE.

Your inner landscape is a fascinating world to explore.

Act with curiosity.

What you are doing right now is a hypothesis to be tested, not an ideology to be proved.

Is your goal to survive, or thrive, or flourish?

You have dealt with everything that life has thrown at you so far.

Do you think that’s due to the way you grasped and controlled?

The way you feared and ruminated?

Or could it be because you are capable, competent, gifted, and the world is fundamentally fair.

Over a long enough time horizon, most people get what they deserve.

You are doing this for you.

After a certain level of material comfort, the only person you need to do this for is you.

Your conscience knows when you’re being honest and not.

Optimise to make him happy.

Be the person your mum thinks you are.

Be the person your younger self wanted as a role model.

Brave, courageous, earnest, honest, virtuous, flaming.

“And that’s how we measure out our real respect for people – by the degree of feeling they can register, the voltage of life they can carry and tolerate - and enjoy. End of sermon. As Buddha says: live like a mighty river. And as the old Greeks said: live as though all your ancestors were living again through you.” - Ted Hughes via Visakan Veerasamy

Some differences between male and female university professors in America - Cory Clark with Modern Wisdom

Some differences between male and female university professors in America - Cory Clark with Modern Wisdom.

“71% of men reported that protecting free speech is more important than promoting an inclusive society; 59% of women said promoting an inclusive society is more important than protecting free speech.

56% of men said that colleges should not protect students from offensive ideas; 64% of women said that they should.

51% of men said colleges should not disinvite speakers if students threaten violent protest; 67% of women said they should.

58% of men opposed a confidential reporting system at colleges which students could use to report offensive comments; 54% of women supported it.

63% of men thought controversial news stories in student papers should not need administrators’ approval before publication; 51% of women thought they should.

65% of men believed that supporting the right to make an argument is not the same as endorsing it; 51% of women disagreed.

66–76% of men support intellectually foundational texts above diversity quotas on reading lists; 44–66% of women support diversity quotas above foundational texts.

Female academics report a greater willingness than their male counterparts to support dismissal campaigns against a colleague who has conducted research that reached a controversial conclusion.

58% of men said it is never acceptable to shout down speakers or to try to prevent them from delivering their remarks; 58% of women said it was sometimes or always acceptable.

Put simply; men are relatively more interested in advancing what is empirically correct, and women are relatively more interested in advancing what is morally desirable.” — Cory Clark.

Functional Dentist: New Research Linking Dental Hygiene To Many Other Diseases - The Diary of a CEO with Dr Victoria Sampson

Dr Victoria Sampson is an award-winning functional dentist, researcher, and founder of the multidisciplinary oral health centre, The Health Society Labs. She is also the first dentist in the world to link gum disease with worse COVID complications.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:02 The Oral Microbiome
00:03:22 What Impacts Our Oral Microbiome?
00:04:01 2 Million Bacteria in Your Mouth
00:05:14 How Many People Have Oral Diseases?
00:06:47 Body Diseases Linked to Oral Microbiome
00:08:33 Steven Adjusting Chair?
00:10:46 Research Linking COVID-19 and Oral Hygiene
00:13:06 Can Your Oral Microbiome Kill You?
00:13:55 How Food Shapes Your Mouth
00:17:03 What’s a Wisdom Tooth?
00:18:22 Do Wisdom Teeth Need Removal?
00:19:07 Why Do We Need Dentists If Ancestors Had Good Teeth?
00:20:33 Is Everyone’s Microbiome Massively Different?
00:22:22 How Oral Health Improves Overall Health
00:24:22 Can Swallowing Saliva Make You Sick?
00:26:16 Inflammation and the Oral Microbiome Link
00:28:18 Rheumatoid Arthritis Strongly Linked to Oral Health
00:30:43 Heart Disease and the Oral Microbiome
00:33:30 How Oral Bacteria Filters Through Your Body
00:33:48 Erectile Dysfunction Linked to Oral Hygiene
00:35:56 Emerging Research: Breast Cancer and Oral Microbiome
00:39:53 Green Tea Benefits for Oral Health
00:41:12 Impact of Coffee on Oral Health
00:42:14 Effects of Hot Drinks & Sugar on Teeth
00:44:02 Link Between Brain Health & Alzheimer’s
00:50:39 Can Mental Health Be Seen in the Mouth?
00:51:40 Spotting Eating Disorders Through Oral Health
00:52:18 How Stress Affects Your Oral Health
00:53:54 Mouth vs. Nose Breathing: Health Impacts
00:57:36 Higher ADHD Risk in Mouth-Breathing Children
00:58:31 Kissing and Bacteria Transmission
00:59:32 Oral Sex and the Oral Microbiome
01:01:55 Switching to Steven - Transition
01:02:35 Oral Health and Fertility
01:07:01 Ad Break
01:08:00 Study Results on Oral Health
01:16:59 Best Time to Brush Your Teeth
01:18:05 Good vs. Bad Oral Products
01:26:46 Should You Spit or Rinse After Brushing?
01:31:16 Whitening Products: Do They Work?
01:34:20 Importance of Drinking Through Straws
01:35:13 Smoking and Vaping Effects on Oral Health
01:37:58 Last Guest Question

Britain's race problem: what politicians aren't telling you about multiculturalism - Trevor Philips

Is the phrase ‘white privilege’ increasingly out of touch? The received mainstream wisdom has generally described Britain as a white majority society in which the non-white community are invariably oppressed, discriminated against or overlooked. But a new report from the think tank Policy Exchange paints a complicated picture of multicultural Britain, showing that, actually, the experiences of ethnic minorities can’t all be grouped into one, ‘non-white’ label. In fact, minorities such as British-Indians and the British-Chinese consistently outperform the white majority, even those who are wealthier.

In this no-holds-barred interview, the broadcaster and author Trevor Phillips talks to The Spectator’s assistant editor Cindy Yu about race in modern Britain. What do the summer’s riots tell us about the real problems of integration in this country? Is the right better at dealing with the nuances of race and class than the left? And why is it that the white majority are increasingly left behind?

00:00 – Introduction
01:06 – The findings of the Policy Exchange report on 'Modern Britain' 
04:55 – Integration success stories: Indian and Chinese immigrants
09:34 – The 'white privilege' lie and the Southport riots
12:45 – Why the West gets the 'best of the best' immigrants
18:25 – Labour's disintegrating migrant coalition
20:59 – The secret to Kemi Badenoch's conservative appeal
26:04 – Why liberal democracy is in crisis
31:57 – The future of minority communities in Britain

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg Mckeown

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg Mckeown

Have you ever found yourself struggling with information overload?

Have you ever felt both overworked and underutilised?

Do you ever feel busy but not productive?

If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is to become an Essentialist.

In Essentialism, Greg McKeown, CEO of a Leadership and Strategy agency in Silicon Valley who has run courses at Apple, Google and Facebook, shows you how to achieve what he calls the disciplined pursuit of less. Being an Essentialist is about a disciplined way of thinking. It means challenging the core assumption of ‘We can have it all’ and ‘I have to do everything’ and replacing it with the pursuit of ‘the right thing, in the right way, at the right time'.

By applying more selective criteria for what is essential, the pursuit of less allows us to regain control of our choices so we can channel our time, energy and effort into making the highest possible contribution toward the goals and activities that matter.

Using the experience and insight of working with the leaders of the world's most innovative companies and organisations, McKeown shows you how to put Essentialism into practice in your own life, so you too can achieve something great.

The Unstoppable Power Of Reframing Your Experiences - Modern Wisdom with Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Tony Robbins once famously asked, “How can the worst thing that ever happened to you become the best thing?” This highlights the power of reframing. By changing your perspective on life events—whether they’re objectively true or not—what matters is their usefulness. If a perspective serves you positively, it works, and that’s the real power of perspective. Expect to learn how you can reframe your perspective for the better, what the term ‘Useful Not True’ means, why your thoughts cannot be trusted nor should you believe each one that pops into your head, why people don’t bond over facts but rather perspectives, how to not become discouraged if you are thrown off course, how to make better decisions and make the best choice possible and much more...

00:00:00 Useful But Not True
00:06:41 Why is Reframing Important?
00:13:08 Derek’s Car Accident
00:23:11 We Bond Over Our Perspectives
00:28:29 Is it Right to Sometimes Break the Rules?
00:36:35 Your Own Thoughts Are Untrue
00:47:28 Evaluating Beliefs Fuelled By Emotion
00:55:39 Judge the Content & Not the Box
01:06:05 The Value of Diverse Worldviews
01:17:30 How to Better Reframe Your Experiences
01:32:22 Are These Tools Universally Useful?
01:41:46 Our Desire to Be Perfect Immediately
01:48:25 You Are What You Pretend to Be
02:01:37 Where to Find Derek

Why Do Humans Actually Have Emotions? - Modern Wisdom with Dr Laith Al-Shawaf

Dr Laith Al-Shawaf is an evolutionary psychology researcher and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at UCCS. Humans have a wide range of emotions. But why do we feel anything at all? Why do we actually have emotions and how did they come about? Expect to learn why humans evolved to have emotions, whether some emotions are more basic than others, evolutionary explanations for joy, anger, disgust, envy, awe, happiness and much more…

00:00:00 Why Do We Have Emotions?
00:06:37 How Our Emotions Advocate For Us
00:14:02 Emotions From an Evolutionary Perspective
00:20:54 Are Some Emotions More Basic Than Others?
00:25:02 Why We Experience Fear & Surprise
00:28:34 How Shame is Adaptive
00:36:47 Why Anxiety is So Prevalent in Modern Society
00:44:59 Explaining the Trait of Need for Cognition
00:54:14 Feeling Emotions About Emotions
01:03:49 The Difference Between Envy & Jealousy
01:08:33 Emotions That Aren’t Really Adaptive
01:16:26 How Laith Applies His Work to Daily Life
01:32:55 Where to Find Laith

The New Science Of The Body Clock: How To Boost Your Immune System, Reclaim Your Energy & Improve Your Mental Health - Dr Rangan Chatterjee with Dr Kristen Holmes

In our hyper-connected modern world, where we have access to artificial light and food around the clock, we’ve drifted far from our body’s natural rhythms. But what if reconnecting with these internal clocks could be the key to unlocking better health, more energy and even a longer life?

This week's guest is Kristen Holmes, Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist at WHOOP, a Science Advisor to Levels Health and Arena Labs, and a member of the Tactical Leadership Board of Sports Innovation Lab.

In this conversation, we explore the world of circadian biology and how aligning our daily habits with our natural rhythms can transform our health. Kristen explains the far-reaching consequences of a disrupted circadian rhythm, from metabolic disorders and increased ageing to mental health challenges and lower immune function.

We discuss the critical importance of consistent sleep/wake times, even on weekends, and how this simple change can dramatically improve our psychological and physiological functioning. Kristen shares her personal experience of how aligning her circadian rhythms has boosted her productivity, focus, and overall health – she hasn’t been ill for over eight years.

Throughout our conversation, we explore strategies for harmonising our circadian rhythms within the context of modern life. We cover the importance of morning light exposure, the ideal meal timing, and how to manage factors like alcohol and caffeine consumption. Kristen also advises shift workers on maintaining healthy rhythms despite irregular schedules.

This conversation really is packed with actionable insights and I hope that it leaves you feeling empowered to take control of your daily rhythms and experience the transformative effects on your health that can help you tune into your body’s natural rhythms and optimise your health. 

The Anti-Woke Expert: “We Are Witnessing The Fall Of The UK & The USA!” - The Diary Of A CEO with Konstantin Kisin

Konstantin Kisin is a Russian-British satirist and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’. In this conversation, Konstantin and Steven discuss topics such as, how wokeness has lost true meaning, the dangers of a victim mindset, the real reason men are struggling, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. 

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:11 Who Is Konstantin Kisin?
00:05:49 The Threat Coming To The Western World
00:07:33 Are You Politically Affiliated To The Left Or Right?
00:10:07 People Use Politics Labelling As A Weapon
00:12:16 What Is Wokeism?
00:16:48 How Victimhood Has Become Self-Harm
00:20:44 Stereotype Threat
00:28:49 The Need for Role Models
00:30:05 The Impact Of Your Name On A Job Application
00:33:34 Gen Z vs Millennials
00:34:29 Are You Hopeful For Gen Zs?
00:36:31 The World Is Heading In The Wrong Direction
00:37:07 Countries' Debt And Who Will Impact The Next Generation
00:39:44 Who's Brainwashing Us?
00:41:59 What Is Marxism & Does It Work At A Society Level?
00:47:22 The Division In The West
00:53:25 How Do We Stop This Division?
00:55:51 What's The Impact Of An Agnostic Society?
01:59:44 Andrew Tate Is The Symptom Of Our Society Problems
01:01:36 Why Men Love Combat Sports
01:03:52 The Solution For Men's Issues
01:05:13 Is The Woke Culture Putting Men In This Situation?
01:09:32 We Need To Call Men Back In
01:11:02 The Free Speech Movement
01:17:57 Freedom Of Speech But Not Of Reach, Is It The Best Solution?
01:19:08 Will The West Be Dominant In The Next 10 Years?
01:20:11 What If China Or Russia Become The World Power?
01:23:33 Getting Arrested For Stuff Posted On Social Media
01:26:43 Does The US Election Matter?
01:27:10 The US Candidates And The Woke Culture
01:31:11 Taxing Rich People More
01:35:20 The Immigration Situation In The US
01:37:41 What's The Harm Of Immigration?
01:40:34 Are People Crossing The Borders Statistically Causing More Crime?
01:49:50 Trade-Off Denialism
01:51:53 The Solution For Climate Change

How To Be More Hopeful In A Cynical World - Modern Wisdom with Dr Jamil Zaki

Dr Jamil Zaki is a psychologist, a professor at Stanford University, and an author.

In a world filled with fake news, bad news and doom, it’s easy to become cynical. But what does science say about whether cynicism helps or harms us? Why is it so seductive, and how can we all learn to become more hopeful?

Expect to learn why people are so tempted by cynicism, how scepticism is different, if cynical people are more or less happy, healthy, intelligent and successful, whether there is a reason to feel more hopeful, the role of optimism in your life, how to cultivate more positivity and much more…

00:00:00 Why is Cynicism So Alluring?
00:06:10 The Cynicism Safety Blanket
00:15:11 How to Spot a Cynical Person
00:22:05 Is Cynicism Contagious?
00:26:58 Can Someone Be Universally Cynical?
00:30:51 How Cynicism Has Grown Over Time
00:37:09 Does Childhood Impact Cynicism?
00:41:28 Tools to Combat Cynicism 
00:56:05 Why This Was Personal for Jamil
01:03:48 Advice for People Who Want to Take More Risks
01:07:27 Where to Find Jamil

The Ape that Understood the Universe: How the Mind and Culture Evolve - by Steve Stewart-Williams

The Ape that Understood the Universe: How the Mind and Culture Evolve Hardcover - by Steve Stewart-Williams

The Ape that Understood the Universe is the story of the strangest animal in the world: the human animal. It opens with a question: How would an alien scientist view our species? What would it make of our sex differences, our sexual behaviour, our child-rearing patterns, our moral codes, our religions, our languages, and science? The book tackles these issues by drawing on ideas from two major schools of thought: evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory. The guiding assumption is that humans are animals and that like all animals, we evolved to pass on our genes.

At some point, however, we also evolved the capacity for culture - and from that moment, culture began evolving in its own right. This transformed us from a mere ape into an ape capable of reshaping the planet, travelling to other worlds, and understanding the vast universe of which we're but a tiny, fleeting fragment.

Evolutionary Psychology - The Diary of a CEO with Dr Gad Saad

Dr Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist and Professor of Marketing at Concordia University. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The Parasitic Mind’ and ‘The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life’.

00:00 Introduction
02:27 What Drives Your Life Purpose?
05:22 What Does An Evolutionary Behavioural Scientist Do?
08:45 The Top Predictor of Child Abuse in the Home
13:39 The Most Dangerous Person a Woman Can Meet
17:16 Is Cheating Ever Justified?
18:42 Is Monogamy Really Natural?
25:43 Why Do We Care for Our Families?
29:09 Why Do Children Resemble Their Fathers
34:53 What Are Your Most Controversial Beliefs?
38:31 How Much of Human Behaviour Is Driven by Sex?
44:55 What Is a Mate Desirability Score?
53:44 Can We Predict a Couple’s Success?
57:18 What Makes Men and Women Desirable?
59:57 The Confusion Around Masculinity
01:09:10 What It Really Feels Like to Be a Woman
01:13:59 How to Build Self-Awareness
01:20:05 What Exactly Is a Beta Male?
01:21:27 How to Achieve High Status as a Man or Woman
01:23:16 Struggling to Find a Partner? Here's What to Do
01:25:58 Is Porn Good For Us?
01:33:42 How Porn Addiction Affects Productivity
01:37:03 How Society Conflicts with Evolution: Parenting Advice
01:38:34 The Secrets to Living a Happy Life
01:40:44 Do Opposites Attract?
01:48:50 Does Your DNA Determine Happiness?
01:58:43 The Woke Culture 
02:04:01 Can Freedom of Speech Be Harmful?
02:24:33 Speaking the Truth in Research Shouldn’t Hurt Others
02:35:26 Is Society Unfair to Certain Groups? 
02:39:45 Equality of Opportunity vs Equality of Outcome
02:44:58 Would You Vote for Trump?
02:54:06 The Last Guest Question

Do This Every Morning to Reduce Stress and Anxiety - Dr Rangan Chatterjee with Dr Joe Dispenza

Dr Joe has spent decades studying neuroscience, meditation and the effect our thoughts have on our health and wellbeing. In this clip, he explains the 3 different kinds of stress, how chronic emotional stress can drive ill health and disease, and he shares some practical strategies to help us break free

Optimal Protocols for Studying & Learning - Dr Andrew Huberman

In this episode, I discuss science-supported protocols to optimize your depth and rate of learning of material and skills. I explain the neurobiology of learning and neuroplasticity and how correctly timed, self-directed test-taking can be leveraged to improve learning and prevent forgetting.

I discuss the study habits of the most successful learners, ways to limit distractions, how to set study goals, and how tests can be used as tools to learn, not just as a means for evaluating one’s mastery of learned material. A surprising aspect of tests, specifically self-testing soon after exposure to new material, is that they can significantly improve your ability to learn, apply, and maintain new knowledge. I also discuss tools to improve focus and alertness while studying.

By the end of this episode, you will have learned various science-supported actionable tools you can use to better learn, remember, and apply new information.

The Dating Doctor: "Start Dating Like It's Your Job!" - The Diary of a CEO with Dr Orion Taraban

Dr Orion Taraban is a psychologist, host of the podcast ‘PsychHacks’, and the author of the book, ‘The Value Of Others: Understanding the Economic Model of Relationships to Get (and Keep) More of What You Want in the Sexual’.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 The Relationship & Sex Crisis
00:04:50 How The Relationship Crisis Is Affecting Us
00:06:56 Common Problems Men Are Facing In Modern Relationships
00:07:45 Are Dating Apps Really Helping?
00:08:20 The Crisis Of Masculinity: What Men Are Going Through
00:09:10 How Gender Dynamics Have Shifted Over Time
00:11:35 Andrew Tate And The Rise Of Performative Masculinity
00:15:46 Why Men Need To Feel Needed In Relationships
00:18:03 The Unique Challenges Women Face In Today's World
00:18:54 My Professional Journey: What Led Me Here
00:20:02 Understanding The Problems Both Men And Women Face
00:22:08 Applying Business Strategies To Improve Relationships
00:24:57 Why Women Seek Marriage: A Deeper Look
00:27:59 Helping Men Improve Their Lives And Relationships
00:30:27 How To Increase Your Attractiveness
00:31:46 The Importance Of Surface Marketing In Dating
00:34:41 How To Get Better At Meeting Women
00:36:54 Tips For Men To Boost Their Attractiveness
00:37:33 How Men Should Communicate Effectively
00:41:15 Why You Don’t Need Money To Attract Women
00:42:09 How I Completely Transformed My Life
00:44:35 Tips On Keeping A Partner Long-Term
00:47:08 Why A Relationship's First Crisis Is Crucial
00:49:33 Why The Top 10% Of Men Are Having The Most Sex
00:51:31 Is A Relationship An Exchange Of Value?
00:54:32 How Our Communities Have Evolved Over Time
00:57:14 Why Absence Can Be A Recipe For Better Sex
00:59:24 Is Monogamy Natural? Exploring The Debate
01:00:51 Is Gold Digging Just Another Transaction?
01:05:23 Why Men Are Terrified Of Women
01:07:56 What Really Happens To Beautiful People?
01:10:24 How To Turn A No Into A Yes
01:14:25 The Biggest Mistakes Men Make When Attracting Women
01:16:26 The Most Effective Pickup Line I’ve Used
01:19:00 How To Handle Interactions With Very Attractive Women
01:22:25 Should Women Make The First Move? Here’s How
01:25:51 What Is Love? Understanding This Complex Emotion
01:29:57 The Impact Of Porn On Modern Relationships
01:31:50 The OnlyFans Phenomenon: What It Means For Relationships
01:35:16 Libido, Sex, And The Role Of Pornography
01:39:52 How To Change A Man's Behavior For The Better
01:46:32 Advice For Those Struggling To Find Love
01:50:03 How AI Will Change Relationships Forever
01:55:17 How To Be A Man In 2024: Key Insights
01:59:53 Is Being Selfish The Key To Happiness?
02:01:40 Dr. Orion's Selection Criteria Explained
02:08:15 The Most Important Thing We Haven’t Discussed
02:16:52 The Final Question Every Guest Must Answer

Dan Bilzerian's hedonistic life – Modern Wisdom with Dan Bilzerian

Dan Bilzerian is an entrepreneur and a professional poker player.

What would it be like to dedicate yourself to hedonism for a decade? Without any budget or time or resource constraints. What would you discover from doing every adventure available in the modern world? And what would you truly value once it was over?

Expect to learn where Dan has been for the last few years, whether his company Ignite actually went bankrupt, if Dan is still rich, why he’s trying monogamy, what happens when you lock yourself on an island with 100 women, Dan’s advice for all men on how to be more attractive, the biggest pitfalls men make when posting on social media, how to stop being intimidated by hot women, and much more…

How to Improve & Protect Your Skin Health & Appearance - Dr Andrew Huberman with Dr Teo Soleymani

Dr. Teo Soleymani is a double-board-certified dermatologist and specialist in skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. He discusses science and clinically supported protocols to improve skin health and give your skin a more youthful appearance and structure, reducing premature ageing and skin cancer risk.

He discusses the impact of sun exposure on skin appearance and ageing and the surprising relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer. He explains how mineral-based (inorganic) sunscreens differ from chemical (organic) sunscreens, whether sunscreen can minimize premature skin ageing, reduce cancer risk, and if there are any health risks associated with sunscreen use.

He discusses skincare routines to significantly improve skin appearance and how to select skincare products. He outlines how caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, and stress impact the skin and describes how nutrition and anti-inflammatory diets can improve skin health. He also discusses the causes and treatments for common skin conditions, including dandruff, acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo.

Why Is Everyone So Emotionally Fragile? - Modern Wisdom with Whitney Cummings

Whitney Cummings is a comedian, actress, writer, and a podcaster.

Emotional maturity is a difficult thing to truly come by. Making your needs known, setting boundaries, being able to disappoint people without being afraid. If it’s such an important skill, why is it so hard to discover how to develop it?

Expect to learn how Whitney has been changed since becoming a mother, why Whitney has been thinking about circumcision so much, what codependence is and how to overcome it, why your niceness might be narcissism in disguise, why the news and memes are moving at such an insane velocity right now and much more…

Bret's Top Existential Concerns for Humanity - The Diary Of A CEO with Dr Bret Weinstein

Dr Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist and former professor at Evergreen State College. He is the co-host of the podcast, ‘DarkHorse’, and the author of the book, ‘A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century: Evolution and the Challenges of Modern Life’.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 Why Humanity Will Be Extinguished
00:04:39 Bret's Top Existential Concern for Our Planet
00:08:04 Solar Flares and Their Potential Impact
00:11:36 Understanding EMP Effects & The Catastrophic Effects
00:13:48 The Earth's Magnetic Poles Are Switching!
00:17:01 The Inversion of Earth's Poles: Is Humanity Prepared?
00:18:57 What Does Anthropogenic Mean?
00:21:16 The Two Major Disaster Scenarios
00:28:11 How to Prepare for Global Catastrophes
00:35:57 Should You Become a ‘Prepper’?
00:42:31 Is Society on the Brink of Collapse?
00:51:33 Are Institutions Woke or Not?
00:52:36 The Evergreen College Incident: What Really Happened
01:04:47 The Decline of Mainstream Media
01:12:46 We SHOULD Be Worried About AI
01:16:50 Are Governments Ignoring AI's True Impact on the Planet?
01:20:31 The Critical Role of Language in Human Survival and Evolution
01:28:22 How AI Will Transform Human Communication Forever
01:30:19 Why Regulating AI Might Be the Worst Idea Ever
01:32:14 Brain Chips: Are We Turning Into Cyborgs?
01:36:23 AI Is Coming for Your Job: What You Need to Know
01:39:11 The Safest Careers in an AI-Dominated Future
01:45:02 Universal Basic Income: Hidden Consequences You Should Know
01:52:48 The Failures of COVID-19
01:56:50 What Is Gain-of-Function Research
01:58:59 What Really Happened in Wuhan: The Untold Story
02:00:54 Anthony Fauci's Involvement in COVID Origins
02:05:58 How We Should Have Handled COVID-19 Differently
02:12:53 Why Lockdowns Might Not Work in the Next Pandemic
02:16:23 Life-Changing Advice for a Happier, Healthier You
02:23:35 The Hidden Dangers of Pornography
02:32:38 What Parents Are Getting Wrong
02:38:52 The Guest's Final Question

Nutrition to Support Brain Health & Offset Brain Injuries - Dr Andy Galpin

In this episode, I discuss nutrition and supplementation to reduce the risk of brain injury and enhance brain performance and long-term health. Most brain injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBIs) and concussion, are not from sports and are actually quite common in non-athletes. I explain what happens in the brain when a TBI occurs and discuss science-supported nutrients to reduce the risk of brain injury, minimize symptoms, and improve recovery.

Summarizing both research and clinical studies, I explain the neuroprotective effects of specific nutrients, including creatine monohydrate, fish oil (DHA and EPA), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), choline, branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), magnesium, and anthocyanins. I also describe the recommended dosages, frequency, timing, and potential adverse effects and provide options for supplementation and whole-food sources.

The New Science Of Why Men & Women Cheat - Modern Wisdom with Macken Murphy

Macken Murphy is an evolutionary biologist at the University of Melbourne.

Why do people cheat? Is it just the allure of novelty? Dissatisfaction in their current relationship? Fear of being left? Retaliation for their partner cheating? Macken’s brand new study gives so many fascinating answers to these questions.

Expect to learn what the evolutionary drivers are behind men’s and women’s infidelity, what this new science says about the Dual Mating and Mate Switching hypotheses, the top 3 reasons for why men and women both cheat, whether cheating is heritable, if there is such a thing as one and done cheating, the most common behaviours of somebody who is being unfaithful and much more…

Is It Ethical To Hand-Pick Your Child’s Genes? - Modern Wisdom with Dr Jonathan Anomaly

Dr Jonathan Anomaly is a philosopher, professor and an author.

The concept of hand-selecting your baby’s traits has been an idea since the dawn of genetic science. This technology is now available. But just how ethical is it to shape your child’s destiny, and what unseen problems might a world with this science be facing?

Expect to learn why so many people dislike any discussions about IQ, what the moral challenges of embryo selection are, why genetic selection is going to be the biggest global talking point over the next decade, whether you are able to fix evolutionary mismatch with embryo selection, Jonny’s prediction for the future of multiculturalism and much more…

This Be The Verse - By Philip Larkin

This Be The Verse - By Philip Larkin is a funny take on the trials of parenting and being parented.

They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.

But they were fucked up in their turn
By fools in old-style hats and coats,
Who half the time were soppy-stern
And half at one another’s throats.

Man hands on misery to man.
It deepens like a coastal shelf.
Get out as early as you can,
And don’t have any kids yourself.

Philip Larkin, "This Be the Verse" from Collected Poems. Copyright © Estate of Philip Larkin.

The impact of under sleeping on body fat/weight - Thomas DeLauer

Accessing Your Best Self With Mind-Body Practices, Belief Testing & Imagination - Dr Andrew Huberman with Dr Martha Beck

Dr Martha Beck, Ph.D., is a Harvard-trained sociologist and one of the world’s foremost experts on personal exploration and development. Dr Beck shares specific frameworks and practices to tap into your unique and deepest desires, core truths, and best life direction—all elements that comprise your authentic self. She also explains how to align your work and relationships of all kinds with your true self and how to embrace the discomfort and process of leaving unhealthy relationships. We discuss how to deal with negative thoughts and emotions, grapple with societal norms, and improve body awareness to gauge your inner truth. We also discuss codependency and self-abandonment - and how to exit and recover from these experiences.

00:01:34 Sponsors: BetterHelp, Helix Sleep & LMNT
00:05:34 Tool: Perfect Day Exercise
00:15:31 "Clear Eyed", Male vs. Female
00:23:31 Family & Work; Directed Attention & Miracles
00:30:21 Sponsor: AGI
00:32:10 Unease, Restlessness & Guilt; Life Worth, Fear
00:37:22 Accessing the Subconscious; Compassionate Witness Self
00:46:16 Finding Self, Suffering, Anxiety; Tool: "KIST", Self-Parenting
00:54:01 Self, Radiance, Death; Awakening
00:59:14 Suffering & Compassionate Attention
01:02:10 Challenging Internal Thoughts, Understanding Truth, Body & Mind;
01:08:44 Sponsor: Waking Up
01:10:20 Western Society & Pressure
01:18:30 Tool: Sensing Truth in Body; Meditation, "Stopping the World"
01:25:02 Energy, Magnetoreception, Pet's Death
01:33:49 Lying to Ourselves, Addiction
01:38:18 Tool: "Integrity Cleanse", Lies; The Light
01:47:32 Relationship with Loss; Love, Self-Abandonment & Codependency
01:55:10 Romantic Relationships; Jobs & Family
02:02:06 Hurting Others, Relationship Imbalance
02:06:55 Tool: True Empathy
02:11:26 "Happiness is an Inside Job", Codependency
02:18:58 Live Your Joy, Western Society
02:24:41 Relationships, Love & Integrity, "Feeling Goog By Looking Weird"
02:30:42 "l Like It!", Punk Rock Music, Love
02:34:24 Honesty & Essential Self; Helping People & Healers

The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It: On Social Position and How We Use it - Will Storr

The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It: On Social Position and How We Use it - Will Storr

What drives our political and moral beliefs? What makes us like some things and dislike others? What shapes how we behave, and misbehave, in groups? What makes you, you?

For centuries, philosophers and scholars have described human behaviour in terms of sex, power and money. In The Status Game, bestselling author Will Storr radically turns this thinking on its head by arguing that it is our irrepressible craving for status that ultimately defines who we are.

From the era of the hunter-gatherer to today, when we exist as workers in the globalised economy and citizens of online worlds, the need for status has always been wired into us. A wealth of research shows that how much of it we possess dramatically affects not only our happiness and wellbeing but also our physical health – and without sufficient status, we become more ill, and live shorter lives. It’s an unconscious obsession that drives the best and worst of us: our innovation, arts and civilisation as well as our murders, wars and genocides. But why is status such an all-consuming prize? What happens if it’s taken away from us? And how can our unquenchable thirst for it explain cults, moral panics, conspiracy theories, the rise of social media and the ‘culture wars’ of today?

On a breathtaking journey through time and culture, The Status Game offers a sweeping rethink of human psychology that will change how you see others – and how you see yourself.

Starting and running a business - The Diary of a CEO with Josh Kaufman

Josh Kaufman is a renowned business expert and the author of the international best-selling book, ‘The Personal MBA’ which has sold over 900,000 copies worldwide. He is also the author of books such as, ‘The First 20 Hours’, and ‘How to Fight a Hydra’. In this conversation, Josh and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 laws of business, how to turn $100 into $10k, the psychological tactics of millionaires, and how to make money in your sleep.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:00 Why Did You Write The Personal MBA
00:04:32 What Is An MBA?
00:10:30 Should You Do A MBA?
00:14:19 How Difficult Is Starting And Running A Business?
00:16:57 First Steps To Setting Up A Business
00:19:29 Loads Of Business Are Finding Problems To Solve
00:27:49 How To Give Value To The End Consumer
00:35:47 How Do You Find Out If Your Idea Is Good?
00:39:11 This Is The Wrong Approach When Starting A Business
00:40:49 Why Should You Start With Value?
00:42:35 How To Market
00:44:04 Psychology & Marketing
00:46:06 Creating A Drive In The Marketing Strategy
00:48:23 Think Different
00:50:52 Be Brave To Do Something Completely Different
00:58:39 How To Become A Good Marketer
01:00:31 The Sales Piece In Any Business
01:04:38 Customer Service Matters
01:06:09 The Sales Framework
01:13:06 How Important Is Hiring?
01:14:50 What Role Does Competition Play?
01:19:09 Let's Talk Money
01:24:17 What Numbers Should I Pay Attention To?
01:26:35 Experimenting
01:34:55 Every Complex System Starts In A Simple Way
01:39:06 Mastering A Job
01:43:54 Ten Major Principles To Learn Anything
01:55:24 Removing Any Friction In The Process
02:01:38 Last Guest Question

How to guarantee you regret your life - Ali Abdaal

How To Use Food To Improve Your Mood, Overcome Anxiety and Protect Your Memory - Dr Rangan Chatterjee with Dr Georgia Ede

Over one billion people worldwide have some type of mental health diagnosis – a statistic that suggests the current approach to treating these conditions may not be enough. For those struggling, perhaps despite their medication, it can feel easy to lose hope of feeling well again.

In this conversation, I speak to someone who has been a psychiatrist for more than 25 years and who, for many years, felt that her impact on patients was limited until, she learned about the incredible healing power of food.

Dr. Georgia Ede is a Harvard trained, board certified psychiatrist specialising in nutritional and metabolic psychiatry. Her twenty-five years of clinical experience includes twelve years at Smith College and Harvard University Health Services, where she was the first person to offer students nutrition-based approaches as an alternative to psychiatric medication.

She co-authored the first inpatient study of the ketogenic diet for treatment-resistant mental illness and is the author of the wonderful new book ‘Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind: A Powerful Plan to Improve Mood, Overcome Anxiety and Protect Memory for a Lifetime of Optimal Mental Health’.

Georgia explains that, almost unknowingly, many of us have been feeding our brains improperly for our entire lives. We explore what she considers to be the five foods that have the most potential to be problematic for our brain health and how quickly we can start to feel the benefits if we are able to cut back on them. This highlights a key point that both Georgia and I are extremely passionate about – that, for most of us, in the modern day food environment, what we cut out of our diet is more important than what we put in.

We talk about the relationship between blood glucose and brain glucose. Georgia outlines the whole foods that Georgia believes can be problematic, especially if we are having problems with our mood or have a mental health diagnosis. We also discuss why Georgia believes that the Mediterranean diet – whilst better than the Standard Western Diet is not optimal, and we cover Georgia’s clinical research about the potential benefits of ketogenic diets in treating mental health.

The Sacred Myths of Liberalism - Eric Kaufmann

Eric Kaufmann is a Canadian professor of politics. Following two decades at Birkbeck, University of London, he is now based at the University of Buckingham. He is Director of the Centre for Heterodox Social Science, a countercultural research centre. He is the author of several books including, most recently, ‘Taboo: How Making Race Sacred Produced a Cultural Revolution’.

Summary:

Sacredness of Identity: The emergence of the sacredness around identity has led to an overreactive response to perceived offences, lack of proportionality, and a lack of nuance in addressing issues, driven by white guilt and virtue signalling, not Marxist ideology.

Liberal Identity Reform: To reform liberalism, distinguish between liberal principles and identity, address emotional reflex towards fearing majorities and romanticizing minorities, and consider a cultural approach with socialism and freedom.

Cultural Inequality vs. Equity: The discrepancy between accepting economic inequality and rejecting cultural inequality calls for a debate about cultural wealth and human flourishing vs. cultural equity. However, society lacks the courage to challenge the current cultural narrative and push back against new buzzwords and PC terms, potentially leading to cultural poverty.

Educational Reform: Governments must intervene and reform K-12 educational institutions to counteract progressive ideology and critical race theory, enforcing political neutrality and eliminating gender ideology training to prevent indoctrination and shape worldviews, ultimately impacting crime rates, educational standards, and border control.

Cultural values and accountability: A balanced approach is needed for addressing cultural issues, allowing for accountability while preventing over-policing and over-penalizing. Desensitization to allegations can occur, making it essential to acknowledge valid cases of harm and promote alternative values.

Cultural intolerance on campuses: Despite concerns of intolerance towards opposing views on campuses, history suggests young people may become more moderate as they age, but comedians and cultural figures are challenging the status quo, raising the possibility of a shift towards more diverse and inclusive discourse.

Cultural shift in education: The cultural shift in education towards progressive ideologies, emphasizing empathy and care for vulnerable groups, has been a significant driver of societal change, but the application of empathy can be selective and the line between empathy and oppression can be blurred. Internal factors, such as liberal receptiveness, have played a crucial role in this shift.

Manipulation of liberal emotions: The success of cultural Marxist ideas, like Black Lives Matter, stems from the manipulation of liberal emotions and guilt, rather than a widespread acceptance of Marxist ideologies.

7 Early Signs of Burnout and 10 Simple & Practical Tools To Help - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Burnout is a type of chronic, unmanaged stress that has significant consequences for our physical and mental health. It’s characterised by feeling exhausted all the time, with no energy for everyday tasks, and little enjoyment in everyday activities.  A survey by YouGov for the charity Mental Health UK in 2020 found one in five people felt unable to manage pressure and stress levels at work. Other Research found that burnout among UK workers almost doubled from 2021 to 2022 and that a staggering 88 percent of the UK workforce has experienced burnout since 2020.

Many of us think we can keep pushing day after day, week after week, month after month without any consequences. But we can’t. What I have seen time and time again is that this constant pushing always comes back to bite, it is just a case of when. Many of us are on the road to burnout without even realising it. In the past, we might have thought of burnout as a phenomenon that only affected high-flying CEOs. But it’s fair to say the world of work has completely transformed over the past few years. Pressures on everyone are through the roof, no matter what your paygrade or level of responsibility. Add to that the rise in home working, the cost-of-living crisis and the fact that boundaries between work and home have become increasingly blurred means that it is something that more and more of us are experiencing.

In this podcast, Rangan outlines 7 signs that may indicate you are on the road to burnout: things to look out for in your mood, your behaviour, your habits and your health. Rangan then walks you through 10 practical tools you can think about introducing into your life that will quickly start to help.

How Creatine is Disrupting a 2 Billion Dollar Anxiety & Depression Market - Thomas DeLauer with Dr Darren Candow

00:00 Intro
01:38 30% Off Your First Order AND a Free Gift Worth up to $60
02:39 Cognition & Memory
05:44 Creatine for Vegans & Vegetarians
07:48 Creatine for Younger Adults & Children
08:26 Anti-Inflammatory Effects
09:30 Sleep Deprivation
11:11 Dosing Strategy
14:09 How Creatine is Made in the Brain
15:29 Creatine for Brain Health
16:12 Where to Find More of Dr. Candow's Content

Gender Identity: The Latest Social Contagion - Andrew Doyle

Transform Your Health by Improving Metabolism, Hormone & Blood Sugar Regulation - Dr Andew Huberman with Dr Casey Means

In this episode, Dr. Casey Means, a physician trained at Stanford University School of Medicine, an expert on metabolic health and the author of the book, Good Energy, discusses how to leverage nutrition, exercise and environmental factors to enhance your metabolic health by improving mitochondrial function, hormone and blood sugar regulation. We also explore how fasting, deliberate cold exposure and spending time in nature can impact metabolic health, how to control food cravings and how to assess your metabolic health using blood testing, continuous glucose monitors and other tools. Metabolic dysfunction is a leading cause of chronic disease, obesity and reduced lifespan around the world. Conversely, improving your mitochondrial and metabolic health can positively affect your health span and longevity. Listeners of this episode will learn low- and zero-cost tools to improve their metabolic health, physical and mental well-being, body composition and target the root cause of various common diseases.

00:00:00 Dr. Casey Means
00:02:18 Sponsors: Maui Nui, Eight Sleep & AeroPress
00:06:32 Metabolism, Metabolic Dysfunction, Medicinal Blindspot
00:14:17 Trifecta of Bad Energy
00:24:02 Western Living, United States, Specialization & Medicine
00:27:57 Insulin Resistance, Tool: Mitochondrial Capacity & Exercise
00:33:33 Sponsor: AG1
00:35:03 Tools: Walking & Glucose; Frequent Movement
00:44:25 Tools: Exercises to Improve Mitochondrial Capacity; Desk Treadmill
00:51:18 Soleus Push-Ups & Fidgeting, Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
00:57:14 Sponsor: InsideTracker
00:58:21 Tool: Blood Test Biomarkers, Vital Signs & Mitochondrial Function
01:11:16 Navigate Medical System & Blood Tests, Consumer Lab Testing
01:16:46 Tool: Environmental Factors; Food, Life as a Process
01:21:58 Tool: Ultra-Processed vs. Real Food, Obesity, Soil & Micronutrients
01:32:03 Ultra-Processed Foods: Brain & Cellular Confusion
01:39:10 Tools: Control Cravings, GLP-1 Production, Microbiome Support
01:51:42 Ozempic, GLP-1 Analogs; Root Cause & Medicine
02:00:54 Tool: Deliberate Cold & Heat Exposure, Brown Fat
02:07:27 Tool: Intermittent Fasting & Metabolic Flexibility; Insulin Sensitivity
02:17:03 Tool: Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) & Awareness, Glucose Spikes
02:24:34 Tool: CGMs, Glycemic Variability, Dawn Effect, Individuality
02:33:10 Sleep; Continuous Monitoring & Biomarkers
02:37:39 Mindset & Safety, Stress & Cell Danger Response
02:44:04 Tool: Being in Nature, Sunlight, Fear
02:54:44 Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

How to Master Growth Mindset to Improve Performance - Dr Andew Huberman with Dr David Yeager

In this episode, Dr David Yeager, professor of psychology at the University of Texas, Austin, discusses how people of any age can use growth mindset and stress-is-enhancing mindsets to improve motivation and performance. We explain the best mindset for mentors and being mentored and how great leaders motivate others with high standards and support. We also discuss why a sense of purpose is essential to goal pursuit and achievement. Whether you are a parent, teacher, boss, coach, student or someone wanting to improve a skill or overcome a particular challenge, this episode provides an essential framework for adopting performance-enhancing mindsets leading to success.

00:00:00 Dr. David Yeager
00:01:49 Sponsors: AeroPress & ROKA
00:04:20 Growth Mindset; Performance, Self-Esteem
00:10:31 “Wise” Intervention, Teaching Growth Mindset
00:15:12 Stories & Writing Exercises
00:19:42 Effort Beliefs, Physiologic Stress Response
00:24:44 Stress-Is-Enhancing vs Stress-Is-Debilitating Mindsets
00:29:28 Sponsor: AG1
00:30:58 Language & Importance, Stressor vs. Stress Response
00:37:54 Physiologic Cues, Threat vs Challenge Response
00:44:35 Mentor Mindset & Leadership; Protector vs Enforcer Mindset
00:53:58 Sponsor: Waking Up
00:55:14 Strivings, Social Hierarchy & Adolescence, Testosterone
01:06:28 Growth Mindset & Transferability, Defensiveness
01:11:36 Challenge, Environment & Growth Mindset
01:19:08 Goal Pursuit, Brain Development & Adaptation
01:24:54 Emotions; Loss vs. Gain & Motivation
01:32:28 Skill Building & Challenge, Purpose Motivation
01:39:59 Contribution Value, Scientific Work & Scrutiny
01:50:01 Self-Interest, Contribution Mindset
01:58:05 Criticism, Negative Workplaces vs. Growth Culture
02:06:51 Critique & Support; Motivation; Standardized Tests
02:16:40 Mindset Research
02:23:53 Outro

Foot health: preventing common injuries, enhancing strength and mobility, picking footwear - Dr Peter Attia with Dr Courtney Conley

Courtney Conley is an internationally renowned foot and gait specialist. In this episode, Courtney delves into the intricate world of foot anatomy and functionality. She explores the complexities of the foot, discussing its anatomy, common injuries, and the importance of understanding its structure in preventing issues. She covers a range of foot ailments, factors contributing to them, treatment options, and prevention strategies. She delves into the significance of loading, balance, range of motion, and posture, emphasizing the crucial role of strength in preventing both injuries and falls. Additionally, she sheds light on the interconnectedness of the kinetic chain, from the leg muscles down to the foot, and how issues within this chain can cascade downstream, leading to various injuries and pathologies. Additionally, she provides a comprehensive overview of footwear, discussing suitable options for both adults and children to promote foot health and mitigate potential problems.

0:00:00 Intro
0:01:11 Why Courtney chose to specialize in the foot
0:04:12 The vital role of foot strength, function, and health in human movement and well-being
0:08:25 Anatomy of the rear foot and midfoot
0:19:10 The development of flat feet, the impact of footwear, and the benefits of going barefoot
0:23:20 Anatomy of the forefoot, common injuries, and why most injuries occur in the forefoot
0:31:00 Foot musculature and its role in maintaining foot stability and preventing deformities like bunions and hammer toes
0:41:00 The intrinsic musculature of the foot, plantar fasciitis, footwear, & more
0:54:41 Plantar fasciitis: diagnosis, causes, and treatment
1:03:45 Posterior leg muscles: strength assessment methods, role in ACL injuries, & more
1:09:27 Lateral and medial muscles: ankle stability, arch support, big toe stabilization, and exercises to strengthen and prevent injuries
1:13:56 Importance of strength of lower leg muscles for gait and preventing shin splints, stress injuries, & more
1:19:21 Tendinopathies and other common pathologies related to the anterior and lateral compartments of the foot
1:26:55 The importance of midfoot integrity and ankle dorsiflexion and a discussion of gait alterations
1:34:57 Proximal stability and its implications for posture and movement patterns
1:41:23 The age-related decline in foot sensation and strength
1:45:49 Common toe injuries, treatment, and how to prevent further progression of the injury
1:57:33 Preventing falls & managing arthritis with proactive foot care & exercises
2:06:20 Footwear: advice for picking shoes that promote foot health
2:19:05 Footwear for runners
2:23:39 The importance of prioritizing footwear that promotes natural foot movement & strength while considering individual comfort & foot health needs

Bringing An End To Race Politics - Modern Wisdom with Coleman Hughes

The state of race relations in America seemed to be improving for decades, then crashed and burned over the last 5 years. What’s going on? Why is everyone so obsessed with race again and how can we move beyond race politics?

Expect to learn why anti-racism is just neo-racism, the difference between being colourblind and actually being racist, why your social class is more important than your ethnicity, whether MeToo hurt women more than helping them, if there is a realistic case for DEI, whether any race-based policies have ever worked and much more…

The Gottman Doctors discuss how to improve your relationship with your partner - The Diary of a CEO with Dr John and Julie Gottman

Drs. John and Julie Gottman are world-leading relationship researchers, studying couples for over 40 years, and publishing over 200 academic journal articles and 46 books. They are the co-founders of The Gottman Institute and Love Lab.

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:43 What mission are you on & Why study love?
00:07:06 Studying traits of successful couples
00:09:03 Link between relationships & our health
00:12:51 What is the love lab?
00:15:41 The misconceptions about relationships
00:17:52 How to connect with your partner
00:27:44 What is the 'attuned' framework?
00:32:46 Why does typical couples therapy often fail?
00:35:17 The 7 Principles of a successful marriage
00:38:45 Do partners' dreams need to be aligned?
00:40:45 69% of our problems are not solvable
00:48:41 What to do when your partner wants to change you
00:51:19 The four horsemen
00:58:21 What is flooding?
01:03:31 What's a 'caretaker' in a relationship
01:06:31 Conflict misunderstandings
01:08:34 How to become a master at conflict resolution
01:11:41 How to repair/fix relationship issues
01:19:22 What have you learnt about the role of kissing
01:22:25 The role of sex in a relationship
01:29:58 Our society is becoming more sexless
01:32:18 Men struggling to figure out where they fit into society
01:37:50 What do women really want in a man?
01:39:59 Talking about sex makes your sex life better
01:44:30 Betrayal in a relationship
01:45:14 The traits that show a failing relationship
01:49:20 Asking your partner about their dreams
01:51:28 Advice to give a relationship its best shot
01:53:21 The most interesting conclusions from The Love Lab
01:55:39 What does Julie mean to you, John
01:56:36 What does John mean to you, Julie
01:58:38 Why did you write this book
01:59:54 The Last Guest's question

The Surprising Truth About Alcohol - Dr Rangan Chatterjee with Andy Ramage

Many of us discover alcohol as a teenager. We start to believe we can’t socialise, dance or talk to strangers without it – and we carry these myths with us long into adulthood. We think others will find us boring if we don’t drink. Hangovers become a celebrated end to a ‘great night out’. And we play down negative effects such as risky behaviour, poor sleep, low mood or junk food cravings.

Andy is passionate about reversing all these beliefs and behaviours. He explains his ‘ambivalence seesaw’ – a framework you can use to work out your current relationship with alcohol and start to shift it. We discuss why moderation isn’t a good tactic, why Dry January often fails, and why slip-ups are part of the learning process. And he shares some valuable advice on coping with social pressure to drink, and cultivating a kinder self-talk.

How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity - Dr Andew Huberman with Dr Cal Newport

Dr Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and author of numerous books on focus and productivity, discusses how to avoid digital distraction, specific systems to best arrange and update your schedule, and how to curate your work and home environment. This episode provides specific protocols for enhancing focus and productivity, time management, task prioritization, and improving work-life balance that ought to be useful for anyone, young or old, regardless of profession.

How to see clearly through deceptive emotions - Big Think with Kristen Lindquist

Neuroscientist Kristen Lindquist on how even on a biological level, emotions are entirely subjective. According to this neuroscientist, your emotions look different from those of someone who grew up on the other side of the world.

Kristen Lindquist, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explores the concept of 'affective realism,' where our emotional experiences dictate our true reality. Emotions, Lindquist explains, are cultural artifacts, passed down like art or language, and are distinct reflections of both our biological makeup and our societal norms.

Individualistic societies like the United States and collectivist cultures like Japan interpret emotions like anger differently, leading to varied physiological responses. These findings suggest that there are no “universal emotional expressions,” that even facial muscle movements we associate with certain feelings are not globally recognized, but are instead interpreted through a cultural lens.

Lindquist's work invites us to consider our own emotional responses, encouraging a more open-minded approach to interpreting the feelings of others. Through this understanding, we can appreciate the unique perspectives each individual brings, to eventually unlock better solutions for understanding the world around us.