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May 28
1h 47m

E092 - The Guaranteed Way to Live Your B...

Mike Thurston
About this episode
Returning face and old friend Chris Williamson is back on the show to unpack the real cost of chasing self-improvement—and the trade-offs few people talk about.
While the internet makes optimisation look effortless, Chris shares how his own journey has been marked by burnout, loneliness, and the pressure to always do more.
He questions the myth that productivity equals purpose, and dives into the importance of slowing down, feeling safe in your body, and building a life that’s actually enjoyable—not just efficient.
If you’re wired for growth but feeling stretched thin, this one’s a thoughtful reset.

00:00 Reuniting in the heart of Austin
01:37 Why everyone's moving to Texas
02:40 Building habits that actually stick
07:30 How guests reshape your thinking
09:08 The passion behind the microphone
13:29 Optimising your mental game
15:39 Meeting heroes and battling nerves
21:31 Choosing guests worth listening to
24:46 The weight of public opinions
29:43 Mastering the time management puzzle
35:08 Life between the UK and Austin
41:02 Building Neutonic from the ground up
43:35 Bringing past skills to new ventures
47:14 The hidden battle with mold toxicity
49:45 Coming to terms with getting older
52:47 Evolving as a better partner
1:00:51 Knowing when to walk away
1:10:16 Writing through health challenges
1:13:56 AI's role in content creation
1:21:04 Where AI falls short in fitness
1:25:07 The art of high-quality podcasting
1:30:18 Staying relevant in changing times
1:35:04 Taking the leap into video content
1:39:02 Facing criticism with grace
1:43:29 Understanding our shared insecurities

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