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Modern Wisdom

Chris Williamson
Mental Health
Relationships
Anxiety
Social Media
Emotional Intelligence
Communication
Masculinity
Creativity
Neuroscience
Evolutionary Psychology
Emotional Well-Being
Personal Development
Artificial Intelligence
Mindfulness
Consciousness
Fatherhood
Vulnerability
Personal Growth
Fear
Meditation

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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Recent Guests

Ryan Garcia
Professional boxer, world champion
Boxing (GYM/Team Garcia)
Episode: "They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097
Mark Manson
Author and thinker featured as a guest on the episode
Author/Writer
Episode: 21 Harsh Truths About Why You’re Still Lost - Mark Manson - #1096
Nik Nocturnal
Metal musician and content creator
Episode: How TikTok Hijacked The Future Of Music - Nik Nocturnal - #1095
Jefferson Fisher
Trial lawyer and communication expert discussed in the episode
Attorney
Episode: How To Have The Hardest Conversations Of Your Life - Jefferson Fisher - #1093
Mercedes Coffman
Therapist specializing in relationship dynamics
Mercedes Coffman Therapy
Episode: Why You’re Obsessed, Anxious, And Still Single - Mercedes Coffman - #1092
Andy Stumpf
Navy SEAL, author, public speaker
Former Navy SEAL
Episode: No One is Ready for This Coming War - Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf - #1089
Oz Pearlman
A renowned mentalist and magician
Oz the Mentalist / Mentalism performer
Episode: How to Steal Thoughts Out of Anyone’s Head - Oz Pearlman - #1088
Etymology Nerd
Linguist and influencer focused on etymology and language trends
Episode: Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086
Alex Petkas
Historian/biographer featured on the episode
Castle of Glory (biography work)
Episode: The Rise of History’s Greatest Emperor: An Untold Story - Alex Petkas - #1085

Host

Chris Williamson
Host of conversations with world-class thinkers across various disciplines, focusing on personal growth and societal issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42.8k ratings
  • Brilliant Podcast

    Wonderful podcast that covers so many important topics in an interesting and informative way. I’ve learned so much from listening. Thank you Chris

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fuchsiaking
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Listen to my essay

    I’m a long time listener because Chris hosts many interesting guests. I do find it oddly hilarious that he routinely subjects his guests to listening to the essays he has written. Can he not just pull talking points?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Review_Thoughts
    Canada2 months ago
  • #1068 re: narcissists….

    I’m absolutely find of this podcast Modern Wisdom, it hits the lip of what matters nowadays. I’m a fan and run around with my ear plugs almost daily since I’ll find an actual topic what resembles situations in my life….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Salsa 787
    Switzerland2 months ago
  • A fresh and reflective listening experience

    This podcast is a breath of fresh air in the age of growing numbers of podcasts and similar content. He hosts a variety of guests that range in a multitude of different subjects and fields and areas of expertise.

    Don’t listen to the reviews that take issue with a specific guest whom they disagree. This podcast feeds conversation, open-mindedness and clarity of understanding. If you don’t want a rabbit hole of confirmation bias and agenda-feeding content, this podcast is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WillRemains
    United States2 months ago
  • 论差异

    中国版无法获取字幕,为什么?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    某某小东
    China2 months ago

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Listeners find the conversations both insightful and engaging, often highlighting the depth and quality of guest speakers.
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Some express concerns about the perspective taken during discussions, particularly surrounding topics of gender and relationships, indicating a polarized reception among audiences.

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"They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097
Q: How does anger influence performance and decision-making in the ring?
A certain amount of anger or aggression can sharpen edge and focus, but excessive anger can cause miscalculations and slow reaction to counter moves.
"They Wanted A Bad Guy, So I Became One" - Ryan Garcia - #1097
Q: What is the relationship between flow state and memory post-fight?
Flow state improves performance during the fight, making actions automatic, but the memories of the event can be sparse or vague afterward.
No One is Ready for This Coming War - Navy SEAL Andy Stumpf - #1089
Q: What lessons from SEAL training translate to civilian life?
Chunking big goals into small, manageable steps; maintaining emotional control under pressure; and reframing failure as tuition payments to drive growth.
How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077
Q: How should someone structure their daily and weekly intentions?
Use the rule of three to identify the three most important daily tasks, then ensure those feed into weekly plans and longer-term goals so daily actions align with broader aims.
How to Wake Up Excited About Your Goals - Chris Bailey - #1077
Q: Why are SMART goals considered problematic in this framework?
SMART goals often feel compelling but research shows that making goals merely realistic or specific can limit potential; higher-challenge goals and ongoing editing aligned with values yield better outcomes.

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Modern Wisdom launched 8 years ago and published 1097 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Ryan Garcia
2. Mark Manson
3. Nik Nocturnal
4. Jefferson Fisher
5. Mercedes Coffman
6. Andy Stumpf
7. Oz Pearlman
8. Etymology Nerd

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