The Only 12 Lessons Buried In Every Self-Help Book - Spencer Greenberg - #1161

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   E1162 · 12 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 minNew

   Why Life Feels So Dull All The Time (and how to fix it) - Robert Greene - #1162

   Robert Greene is an author and historian. Expect to learn why Robert chose to write about the ‘Sublime’, why you feel so miserable all of the time, and how to make life feel magical again, if we’re mistakenly trying to recover childhood through novelty, travel, drugs and stimulation, how you can access the sublime more readily, Why it’s so difficult for us to comprehend how people in the past genuinely experienced reality differently and much more… Sponsors: Get a free bottle of D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, and more when you first subscribe at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off…

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   E1160 · 8 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 36 min

   CIA Whistleblower: “The Shadow Government Is Real” - John Kiriakou - #1160

   John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer, intelligence whistleblower, journalist, and author. Expect to learn who’s actually controlling the US government, what John thinks of the new Paramount/Warner Bros. Skydance Merger, why we should be worried about and taking China more seriously, if brainwashing is real in CIA interrogation techniques, the most impressive CIA operations they pulled off, why John plays Angry Birds every morning and much more… Sponsors: Get up to $350 off the Eight Sleep Pod 6 at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most…

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   E1159 · 5 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 21 min

   4 Men Share How They Hit Rock Bottom (and got out) - Dr K, Joe Hudson & Connor Beaton - #1159

   Expect to learn: What it takes to climb the mountain of success as a man. The catalysts that propel people forward to make real and lasting change. How to come back from rock bottom. and much more… Guests: Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber. Connor Beaton is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. Sponsors: Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular flavours with your first purchase at…

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   E1158 · 3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

   Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158

   Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and an author. Expect to learn what Angela has learned about her worldview since writing GRIT, if removing friction from your life is making you weaker, how important physical environments are and when to change them, how to know whether you have an environmental problem or a willpower one, how to engineer your environment to enhance grit and much more… Sponsors: Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get up to 20% off Timeline’s…

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   E1157 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

   How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157

   Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. Expect to learn Sam’s thoughts on evidence-based exercises, how Sam is balancing married life with his career ambitions, how to lock in on your diet and exercise for the upcoming Winter, why Sam chose to coach himself instead of hiring coaches, what to do if you’re feeling lost and not where you want to be in life, and much more… Sponsors: Get 10% discount on all Gymshark products at https://gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM10) Get 160+ lab tests for just $365 and save an extra $25 at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get…

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   E1156 · 28 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 2 min

   James Sexton, Matt McCusker & Rick Glassman - Mostly Wise #4 - #1156

   In the fourth episode of Mostly Wise, we explore: If there is any sexual tension between clients and divorce lawyers. Why Rick can't hook up with someone he isn't in love with. Where all the hot goth girls up and disappeared to. The craziest clauses found in James' clients' prenuptial agreements. How to talk to your partner about gaining weight. Gen Z's big problem with being the most sexless generation. And much more... Guests James Sexton is a New York-based divorce attorney and author, known for his expertise in family law and insights on marriage and divorce. Matt McCusker is a comedian,…