Sean Spooner

Life and Lessons by Sean Spooner

Learning out out and sharing ideas that make life a bit better. Joined by guests including Chris Williamson, Rory Sutherland, Johann Hair, Oliver Burkeman, and others. Follow me on Instagram: @spoonersean And on Twitter: @spoonersean Join my Newsletter Group: www.seanspooner.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sean Spooner

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Latest episode

Jan 11, 2026

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Episodes

E116: Ollie Horton on Exactly How To Start Your Fitness Journey 23.04.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I sat down with Ollie Horton to uncover exactly how you can get started on your fitness journey. Ollie is a personal trainer who is just about to enter training to become an Officer in the British Army. Given that he's taking a step away from the world of training others, I wanted to use this opportunity to uncover all of the advice Ollie would give to s...

E115: The Irreversible Path of Self-Improvement 15.04.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about 75 Hard leaving me ruined, and how you can never close the door once you begin on the journey of self-improvement. -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoix?si=9af4716caa534842. Apple Podcast...

E114: How To Actually Build Confidence 08.04.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share everything I know about how to build real confidence. This episode includes clips from my conversations with Chris Williamson, Rory Sutherland, Max Fosh and others. -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CY...

E113: Questions on Regret and Advice To My 18-Year-Old Self 01.04.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I answer questions about what advice I'd give to my 18-year-old self, what bad decisions I've made recently, and about the release structure of this podcast. -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoix?si=9...

E112: Adam Hart on How Evolution Left Us Unfit For Purpose 25.03.2022

On this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Professor Adam Hart.  Adam is a scientist, broadcaster, and author of the book Unfit for Purpose: When Human Evolution Collides with the Modern World.  In the next hour, you’re going to learn:  – How our evolutionary history has left us unprepared for the world we now inhabit  – How evolu...

E111: Trying Something Harder Than 75 Hard 18.03.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about the process of booking podcast guests, explain why I'm trying 75 Hard again, and discuss my plan to force myself to have one unnecessary interaction each day. -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYe...

E110: Rory Sutherland on the Behavioural Science of Lockdowns, Tinder, EVs and more 11.03.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Rory Sutherland. Rory is a Behavioural Sciences expert, the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, and author of books including ''Alchemy' and 'Transport for Humans: Are We There Yet?' In the next hour, you're going to learn: – Why Rory and his team at Ogilvy started remote working long before the pandemic, back in 2018...

E109: Stranded at the O2, Gratitude and Jamal Edwards 04.03.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about getting stranded at the O2 after Dave's gig, about gratitude, and about the death of Jamal Edwards. -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoix?si=9af4716caa534842. Apple Podcasts: https://podc...

E108: Laura Watkins and Vanessa Dietzel on Finding Your Purpose and Avoiding Burn Out 25.02.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Laura Watkins and Vanessa Dietzel, authors of The Performance Curve. Laura is a neuroscientist and leadership and organisation specialist, whilst Vanessa brings unique insight from her blend of corporate experience, coaching, and teaching breathwork and yoga. Together, they’ve created a really interesting fr...

E107: Quitting The News Cold Turkey 18.02.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I discuss why I've quit the news cold turkey, the reason I'm ditching the EV in favour of a normal car, and how I might be allergic to mustard!  -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoix?si=9af4716ca...

E106: Patrick Poster on the £4m Secret Life of a Gambling Addict 11.02.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Patrick Foster. For 12 years Patrick lived a secret second life. To his friends and family, he was a happy, successful teacher. But behind the scenes, Patrick was battling a gambling addiction.  It’s one that would eventually cost him over £4,000,000, cost him his job, and almost cost him his life. In t...

E105: Don't 'Fake It Until You Make It' 04.02.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about latent potential, discuss the downsides of faking it until you make it, and explore a way to find acceptance in difficult situations. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t-_EmMwgL2k -- Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lessons Podcast Spotify: http...

E104: Max Fosh on Lessons From Being a Fake Model, Facing Laurence Fox & More 28.01.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Max Fosh. Max is a YouTuber and comedian and somebody who has put himself into some really unusual situations. Like running to be London Mayor against fellow Old Harrovian Lawrence Fox, faking being a model at London Fashion Week, burying £10,000 in cash for a treasure hunt, and more. In the next hour, expec...

E103: Lean Into Discomfort and Force Change 21.01.2022

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about the dangers of inaction, and I discuss why you should lean into discomfort and force change. Subscribe on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmW8bn3KN_snQLSxy4MwbAw GRIP book pre-order link: https://gripbook.com/ Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Life and Lesso...

E102: Rick Pastoor on Finding Focus and Getting a Grip of Your Life 14.01.2022

On this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Rick Pastoor. Rick is an entrepreneur, developer and author of the new book 'GRIP – The Art of Working Smart'. In the next hour, you’re going to learn: • Why relying on a to-do list and the demands of others will always leave you overworked, overwhelmed and burned out. • How to use your calendar to actually...

E101: 2022 Goals, Catching Covid, and Resetting My Sleeping Pattern 07.01.2022

On this, the first episode of Life and Lessons of the year, I share what I got up to on my break from podcasting, tell the story of catching Covid, and run through the goals, systems and mindsets that I'm taking with me into 2022. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmW8bn3KN_snQLSxy4MwbAw Sean Spooner Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

E100: Episode 100 Q&A 03.12.2021

This is it – episode 100 of Life and Lessons. On this week’s episode, I spend over an hour answering your questions, on everything from my favourite self-help books, to what was the most difficult episodes to record.  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmW8bn3KN_snQLSxy4MwbAw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E99: Foundations 27.11.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about why I'm going to be avoiding the news for a few weeks, and I reflect on what this past year has taught me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E98: Deciding Your Own Freedoms 19.11.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I discuss the balancing act of deciding your own freedoms, and I talk about the challenge of booking podcast guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E97: The Worst Shape Of My Life 12.11.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about coming to the realisation that I'm probably in the worst shape of my life, and I talk about what I'm going to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E96: Avoid Big Issues With Small Actions 05.11.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about getting the Volkswagen ID3, how you can avoid big issues with small actions, and why it's important to remember that everybody started with nothing. The episode of Modern Wisdom I referenced: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JJPC7wg5JH4P7b8zvAilB?si=074d19adf2e94882 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E95: Making Decisions Selfishly 31.10.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I explain why selfish decision making isn't always a bad thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E94: Missing $1.6M? 22.10.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I share a lesson I learned from tweeting about Bitcoin 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E93: Finding Happiness In The Process 15.10.2021

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I explain how a business trip to the Netherlands taught me to find happiness in the moment, and I explain why I still don't have a new car! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E92: An Uneventful Update 08.10.2021

On this week's (short!) episode of Life and Lessons, I give you a bit of a life update. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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