Dr. John Price is a depth psychotherapist and co-founder of The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences.
This conversation explores why men have 50% fewer friends than twenty years ago, the crisis of modern masculinity, shadow work, and John's concept of "sacred refusal" —honoring the adaptations that once saved us but now destroy us. We discuss why suffering is ... Show More
Nov 24
The Productivity Myth: Oliver Burkeman On Our Broken Relationship With Time, Embracing Our Limitations & Why More Isn’t Always Better
Oliver Burkeman is a bestselling author, journalist, and the mind behind “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” and “Meditations for Mortals.”
We explore our broken relationship with time and Oliver's philosophy of imperfectionism, which dismantles the delusion that ... Show More
1h 59m
Nov 20
Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity
This Fasting Compilation features Dr. Alan Goldhamer, Dr. Valter Longo, and Dr. Michael Greger to discuss the science of strategic deprivation.
We explore why visceral fat behaves like a tumor secreting inflammatory molecules that drive chronic disease. How many health condition ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 17
Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness
Katie Couric is a journalist and the first woman to solo-anchor a major network evening newscast.
We explore the disintermediation of news media, institutional distrust, and the fragmentation of shared truth in America. Katie shares her experiences navigating the CBS boys club, ... Show More
1h 57m
Jun 2025
#952 - Alex Hormozi - 41 Harsh Truths Nobody Wants To Admit
Alex Hormozi is a founder, investor and an author. Alex’s Twitter has been one of my favourite sources of insights over the last few years. Today we get to go through some of his best lessons about life, human behaviour, psychology, business and resilience again. And as always th ... Show More
3h 59m
Nov 2024
173 - 10 ways I unf*cked my life
I know it’s been a hot minute, but honey, I’m BACK! Welcome back to Series 3 of the podcast! New name, new artwork, new segments and more! In today’s episode, I re-introduce myself to anyone who is new around here and I tell you what to expect from the season ahead.
I also share ... Show More
59m 42s
May 2025
What Is Trauma? with Dr. Gabor Maté
In this Q&A, Dr. Maté explains his fundamental understanding of trauma, untangles common myths about what makes us sick, and offers a compassionate guide for health and healing.If you want to heal your trauma with compassion, take your power back, and find peace from past pain, w ... Show More
46m 29s
Oct 2
#1001 - Ryan Holiday - Stoicism’s Lessons on Becoming Wise
Ryan Holiday is a podcaster, marketer and an author. If intelligence were enough, the smartest among us would also be the wisest. Yet time and again, they stumble over life’s simplest lessons. Wisdom isn’t about knowing more; it’s about seeing deeper. So how do we shed the illusi ... Show More
1h 52m
Feb 2025
#900 - 11 Lessons From 900 Episodes - Alex Hormozi, Mark Manson & Winston Churchill
To celebrate 900 episodes of Modern Wisdom, I broke down some of my favourite lessons, insights and quotes from the last hundred episodes.
Expect to learn what unteachable lessons are, why we decide to learn lessons the hard way over and over again, why money won’t make you happy ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2025
#905 - William von Hippel - Why Modern Life Can Feel So Empty
William von Hippel is a psychologist, professor, and author.
Modern life feels so complex that even basic emotions like happiness seem distant. Were we happier as hunter-gatherers, with more connection and autonomy? If so, how do these prehistoric needs shape our well-being today ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2024
#836 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The New Science Of Longevity, Resilience & Breaking Bad Habits
Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and a podcaster.
From personal dramas to scientific uproars, it's been a wild year for the biggest health & fitness podcaster in the world. And today we get to discover his b ... Show More
3h 26m
Mar 2025
#910 - Dr Julie Smith - The Science Of Emotional Intelligence & Self-Understanding
Dr. Julie Smith is a clinical psychologist, author, and content creator.
Discovering who you are is a lifelong journey. Understanding your past, unpacking emotions, and gaining self-awareness are all part of the process. So how do we move beyond our past and emotions that hold u ... Show More
1h 34m