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Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist, mental health researcher and bestselling author. With over 40 years of experience studying the mind brain connection, she challenges conventional approaches to mental health and helps people understand how thoughts shape wellbeing. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf explores whether we've accidentally medicalised normal human emotions, why anxie...

Robert Greene is one of the world's most influential thinkers on power, human nature, mastery and psychology. He is the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Laws of Human Nature, Mastery and The Art of Seduction and his work has shaped everyone from world leaders and CEOs to elite athletes and artists. In this conversation, Robert explores the patterns that quietly shape our lives,...

Angelo Somers is a writer, creator and thinker whose work explores psychology, meaning, self-development and the hidden forces that shape human behaviour. In this conversation, we explore a question that sits beneath many of life's biggest decisions: what is actually driving us? We discuss whether success can be built on the wrong motivations, why insecurity can be a powerful source of ambitio...

Shawn Achor is a Harvard-trained positive psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world's leading researchers on happiness and human potential. In this conversation, we explore why beliefs may be far more powerful than we realise, how they shape perception before we are even aware of them, and why some people continue to find possibility when the odds seem stacked again...

Tal Ben-Shahar is an internationally renowned scholar, teacher, and author specialising in positive psychology and the science of wellbeing. He is best known for teaching two of the most popular courses in the history of Harvard University, which attracted thousands of students and helped bring the science of happiness into the mainstream. Tal is the co-founder of the Happiness Studies Academy, wh...

Johan Norberg is a historian of ideas, author, and Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute whose work explores the rise and fall of civilizations, the psychology of progress, and the cultural conditions that allow societies to flourish. In this conversation, we explore why great civilizations collapse, how fear changes cultures psychologically, why openness and intellectual risk-taking repeatedly prod...

Dale Comstock is a former U.S. Army Special Operations veteran, having served over two decades as a paratrooper, Green Beret, and ultimately a member of 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment–Delta (Delta Force), the Army’s premier counterterrorism unit. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 What It Takes To Be An Elite Operator 12:00 Delta Force Selection 16:00 Chris Ryan, Bravo Two-Zero & Sp...

Alison Armstrong (  @AlisonArmstrongVideos  ) has spent more than 35 years studying the dynamics between men and women. In this conversation, we explore one of the most emotionally charged questions in modern relationships. That is, why do so many men and women struggle to truly understand each other? Alison argues that many of the behaviours people interpret as indifference, withdrawal, or incomp...

Steven Pressfield is a bestselling author best known for The War of Art, Turning Pro and more. His books have influenced writers, entrepreneurs, athletes, creatives, and performers around the world. In this episode, we cover: Why talent is overrated and consistency matters more than most people think How Steven defines “Resistance” and why it shows up strongest around meaningful work The habits an...

Professor Paul Eastwick is one of the leading researchers in the science of attraction, relationships, and human mating psychology, leading the Attraction and Relationships Lab at UC Davis. In this conversation, we explore a deceptively simple question: do we actually know what we want in a partner? Drawing on decades of research, Paul challenges some of the most deeply held assumptions about dati...

Menno Henselmans is exercise scientist, author, and researcher. In this episode, Menno and I disucss what science shows actually builds muscle, what early 'gym-bro' culture got right and wrong, how to correctly apply science-based training, getting better results without overcomplicating your training, the nuances of protein intake, recovery and progress, and much more. Timestamps: 00:00 W...

Jonathan Pageau (  @JonathanPageau  ) is a French-Canadian icon carver, writer, and speaker known for exploring symbolism, Christianity, and the patterns that shape culture and meaning. In this conversation, Jonathan Pageau explores a question that feels increasingly difficult to ignore: what actually breaks down at the level of a civilisation, and why now? Drawing on history, philosophy, and cult...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amir Levine - a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author of Attached. Here, we explore one of the most important yet overlooked forces shaping your life: your relationships. We dive deep into the science of attachment and uncover why your brain treats social disconnection as a serious biological threat. From loneliness and rejection to love, intimac...

Dan Go is a health and performance coach who creates practical, science‑backed content on fat loss, muscle gain, and longevity. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 The Most Overlooked Health Habit 00:16 Why Meal Timing Matters More Than You Think 02:56 The Simple Eating Rule That Improves Sleep 03:45 Why “Intuitive Eating” Fails Most People 06:18 Why American Food Keeps You Hungry 07:23 How to Read...

In this conversation, I sit down with Richard J. Davidson—one of the world’s leading neuroscientists and a pioneer in the science of well-being, emotion, and neuroplasticity. Richard has spent decades studying how the brain shapes our experience of stress, resilience, and flourishing. His work bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with insights from contemplative traditions, including long-standing co...

Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of Hidden Forces in History & The Roman Pattern, where he studies civilizational collapse through the lens of the Roman Empire. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 What Does “Collapse” Actually Mean? 01:52 The Biggest Myth About Rome’s Fall 03:47 Key Moments That Changed Rome Forever 05:29 The 3 Signs of Civilizational Collapse 07:13 Are We Forcing Parallels With T...

Tim Fletcher is a pioneer in the Addictions and Complex Trauma field. After 30+ years of helping others as a pastor, his own trauma recovery and work in addictions treatment led him to recognize how deeply Complex Trauma intersects with addiction, mental health, behaviour, and coping. In this episode, we discuss: 0:00 What People Misunderstand About Trauma 3:02 How Childhood Safety and Attachment...

Simon Jeffries is a former Royal Marines Commando and Special Boat Service (SBS) operator, who served on multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan. His career in UK Special Forces involved operating in some of the most physically and psychologically demanding environments in the military, where the ability to perform under extreme pressure is non-negotiable. After leaving the military, Simon foun...

Robert Cialdini is a psychologist and internationally recognised expert on the science of influence and persuasion. He is the author of severla bestselling books including 'Influence.' In this episode, Robert and I discuss: 00:00 – The 7 Psychological Triggers That Control Decisions 09:41 – Why Admitting Your Weakness Makes You More Persuasive 14:32 – The “Door-in-the-Face” Trick That Gets...

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a board-certified gastroenterologist, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading voices on the gut microbiome. His new book, Plant Powered Plus, is about inflammation and how to reduce it by healing the gut. In this episode, we go beyond “eat more fibre” and break down the real driver behind modern disease: chronic inflammation. We explore w...

Garrett Gunderson is an author, speaker, and financial advocate. In this episode, we discuss: 00:00 What Most People Get Wrong About Money 02:10 The NFT Mistake & Chasing The Next Big Thing 05:20 Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Diversify Too Early 07:10 The Scarcity Mindset That Almost Ruined My Marriage 11:45 Why No One Shrinks Their Way To Wealth 13:30 The 3 Types of Expenses (And The One That M...

In this episode, I sit down with Cru Mahoney to discuss what running everyday for 2,786 days has taught him about discipline, why everyone should keep a promise to themselves every day, living an extraordinary life, reconnecting with your childhood dreams and more. Timestamps: 0:00 – 2,786 days of running every day 6:31 – Ordinary vs extraordinary 15:51 – How real confidence is built 24:00 – How t...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Anthony Chaffee, a medical doctor and former professional athlete, to examine a controversial but increasingly discussed idea: that humans may be eating in a way that fundamentally conflicts with their biology. Dr Anthony Chaffee is an American medical doctor currently practicing in Australia who, over a span of 20+ years, has researched the optimal nutrition fo...

Kristen Farris is a top New York Divorce Lawyer with over two decades of experience. In this episode, Kristen uses her experience working with hundreds of divorces couples to discuss: 00:00 Why Women Are Filing for Divorce More Than Ever 03:30 The Biggest Causes of Divorce Today 04:50 Professions With the Highest Cheating Rates 06:50 The Real Reason People Cheat 08:10 Red Flags That Predict Divorc...

Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, podcaster and author. He is the co-host of the Dark Horse Podcast, and the co-author of "A Hunter Gatherer's Guide To The 21st Century" with his wife Heather Heying. Timestamps: 00:00 — Is the University System Broken? 00:23 — “The University System Has Become a Racket” 03:09 — Why the University of Austin Already Failed 06:28 — Can Academ...