I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle with Jonny, Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned, their best hacks and new year's resolutions for 2025.
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#1080 - Pursuit of Wonder - The Terrible Paradox of Self-Awareness
Robert Pantano is a writer, creator, and the founder of the Pursuit of Wonder YouTube channel. At what point does self-awareness become self-sabotage? The more you analyze yourself, the easier it is to get stuck overthinking. So how do you improve your life without ruining it? Ex ... Show More
1h 10m
Apr 2
#1079 - Tristan Harris - AI Expert Warns: “This Is The Last Mistake We’ll Ever Make”
Tristan Harris is a tech ethicist, entrepreneur, and a speaker. Are we sleepwalking into disaster? AI is unlocking massive progress, but the dangers hiding beneath the surface are exactly what experts fear most. So what’s coming… and could it spiral beyond our control? Expect to ... Show More
2h 8m
Mar 30
#1078 - Studio Launch Party - Indian Fetishes, Betting on Wars & Tom Cruise
Welcome to the new Studio! To celebrate, I put together a new episode style. In this launch episode, we explore: The world’s worst phone call of all time If the act of self-improvement is problematic Tom Cruise stops by the new set and much more… Guests: Michael Smoak is a podcas ... Show More
1h 39m
Sep 2025
Lowering The Bar Saved My Life
For years, I bought into the hustle culture lie: work harder, do more, and success will follow. But after cutting my schedule in half and focusing on fewer, higher-impact tasks, I discovered something surprising: slowing down actually amplified my creativity, focus, and results. ... Show More
12m 50s
Sep 2024
How To Hack Your Habits, Rewire Your Brain & Leverage Dopamine, with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola
<p>Welcome back to the show!!! We have an incredible fall lineup planned, and I’m so glad you’re here.</p><p> I don’t know about you, but no matter how old I get, September will always feel like that fresh back to school milestone where you get back into your routine and set new ... Show More
56m 4s
May 2024
Mindset Skills of High Performers: Psychology Hacks for Thriving Through Adversity w/ Dr. Adam Wright and Nick Holton
<p>In this episode I am joined by Dr. Adam wright, Director of Mental Performance of MLB’s Washington Nationals, and Nick Holton, Co-director of Human Flourishing & optimal performance coach.</p><p>Both men specialize in anti-fragility training which is the art of not just su ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2012
Episode 87: Nothing to Declare But My Coconuts
<p><strong>TOPIC:</strong> Grit, Confidence, and Intuition.</p>
<p>This week, Dan and Merlin begin a conversation on what researchers and educators are learning about why students of all ages do or don't succeed. Yes, it's about intelligence and other cognitive skills, but it's ... Show More
1h 31m