Life Hacks: A Christmas Special (2025) - #1037
Modern Wisdom
12/25/25
•130m
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I'm back on my old couch in Newcastle upon Tyne, with Jonny, a virtual Yusef & George to catch up on what they've learned this year, what their best hacks were, and their reflections on 2025.
Timestamps:
(0:00) Why Meditation Can Change Your Life in 2026 (11:01) Uber is Revolutionising How We Book Flights (17:49) The Chess Clock Procrastination Buster (22:32) Brick Your Phone to Boost Productivity (29:59) Don’t Overestimate the Attribution Error (34:48) Everyone Needs an Owala Bottle (40:03) The Beauty of Documenting Everyday Life (50:21) Chasing the Difficult Things in Life (01:01:17) Unteachable Lessons are Unteachable (01:09:56) Call of Duty vs War (01:14:17) Focusing on Feelings in 2025 (01:22:11) The Journey from Head to Heart (01:32:23) How to Find New Goals That Challenge You (01:36:03) Just Because You Can Lift Heavy Doesn’t Mean You Should (01:41:13) Has Deep Work Become Overhyped? (01:48:00) Is Life the Best It’s Ever Been? (01:54:35) Yusef’s Quick Fire Hacks (01:57:57) Chris’ Quick Fire Hacks (01:59:57) George’s Quick Fire Hacks
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The Best Moments of Modern Wisdom (2025) - #1036
December 22, 2025
•195m
2025 is nearly over, so I decided to put together a compilation of some of my favourite moments from the show over the last year. It was going to be a top 20, but I couldn't choose, so it's 23.
Expect to learn Naval Ravikant's advice for overcoming self-esteem issues, Tom Segura on why Gen Z isn't a fan of drinking alcohol. The 3 most important decisions you make every day, according to Tony Robbins, Alex Hormozi's best advice for struggling entrepreneurs, Mel Robbins on how to overcome crippling anxiety, Sam Sulek's top 10 exercises and much more...
Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro (1:52) Naval Ravikant (10:36) Tom Segura (17:13) Tony Robbins (21:38) Sam Sulek (34:58) Alex Hormozi (44:39) Jimmy Carr (52:51) Chris Bumstead (01:01:01) Arthur Brooks (01:07:37) Freya India (01:15:38) Matthew McConaughey (01:21:17) Alain De Botton (01:28:17) Dave Ramsey (01:35:30) Dr Shannon Curry (01:43:41) Andrew Schulz (01:50:22) Louise & Mary (02:01:17) George Mack (02:08:44) Alex Hormozi (02:17:40) Rick Hanson (02:26:02) Dr Rhonda Patrick (02:36:15) Joe Hudson (02:45:29) Ty Tashiro (02:52:33) Bernie Sanders (02:59:54) Mel Robbins
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The Environmental Toxins Killing Your Health - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - #1038
December 27, 2025
•73m
Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine.
The most overlooked aspect of health optimisation might be hiding in plain sight. Your environment shapes your health far more than you probably realise. So how exactly does your environment affect your body, and what practical steps can you take to regain control and move toward better health?
Timestamps:
(0:00) How the World Around You is Shaping Your Health (6:40) The Terrifying Reality of Living With Parasites (12:42) Why Mould is More Dangerous Than We Think (23:50) How Your Genes Can Determine Your Illness (32:17) The Environmental Exposures Doctors Keep Missing (37:35) Why Everything Seems to Come Back to the Gut (47:08) How Emotional Stress Can Inhibit Your Recovery (53:17) Why We Need Unification and Collaboration to Move Forward in Medicine (01:06:56) What Dr Gabrielle is Working On
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Episodes You Might Enjoy:
#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson
#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman
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