Uncertain About Your Relationship? You Need This... - Matthew Hussey - #1057
Modern Wisdom
02/09/26
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Matthew Hussey is the world’s #1 dating coach, a YouTuber, public speaker and an author.
How do you know if you’re with the right person — or if you're just telling yourself you are? If you’re questioning the relationship more than enjoying it, Matthew Hussey might have the clarity you need. So what does finding your person actually look like, and what signs should you pay attention to?
Timestamps:
(0:00) How to Know When a Relationship Is Over (12:23) Why You Should Stop Waiting to Leave (19:22) Why Chaos Feels Like Chemistry (26:29) 5 Questions To Ask Yourself About Your Relationship (32:08) When Relationships Make You Lose Yourself (40:24) You Shouldn’t Feel Shame for Your Emotions (53:12) Why Most Advice Doesn’t Actually Work (58:11) Realising You Are Already Enough (01:12:40) Why Being Truly Seen Feels So Threatening (01:22:06) The Strength of Vulnerability in Relationships (01:34:20) Is Compatibility the Biggest Problem in Dating? (01:48:58) What’s Next For Matthew?
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Dr Paul Eastwick is a psychologist, professor, and a researcher.
Much of what we think we know about relationships comes from an evolutionary psychology lens, but what if that framework is flawed? In his groundbreaking new research, Dr Paul Eastwock challenges long-held assumptions, turning evolutionary psychology on its head. So where did it go wrong, and what new models replace it?
Expect to learn where the Evo Psych community may have been wrong about mating and relationships, the biggest problem with the term “mating market”, how accurate people’s opinions are and ideas at their “type” or mate preferences, what men find appealing in women and visa versa, what Paul’s definition of attachment in adulthood via safe haven (support in adversity) and secure base (support in growth) is, why masculinity needs reimagining and much more...
Timestamps:
(0:00) What’s Really Broken in the Modern Dating Market (15:00) Is Romance Just a Hierarchy of Inequality? (25:01) Does Self-Improvement Boost Dating Success? (31:43) What Men and Women Really Find Attractive (42:56) How Online Dating Is Changing Relationships (47:07) The Biggest Traits We Misjudge in Men and Women (58:20) Does Waiting to Have Sex Improve Relationships? (01:14:54) Why Attachment Matters in Love (01:19:17) Why Breakups Hurt So Much (01:29:47) Are Humans Meant to Be Monogamous? (01:34:49) Where to Find Paul
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4.1M Q&A - Health Update, Sobriety & Finding The One - #1058
February 12
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I hit 4.1 million Subscribers on YouTube!!
To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.
Expect to learn if Chris ever tried the Carnivore Diet, advice for feeling lost in life, if being sober is really worth it in the long run, the current state of Chris’ health issues, the biggest issues with hustle culture, if there really is a secret forearm routine, if and when Chris will write a book and much more...
Timestamps:
(0:00) Chris’ Valentines Review (0:40) Uncomfortable Question to Ask When Aiming for Success (2:14) Has Chris Tried the Carnivore Diet? (3:37) What to Do When You Feel Lost in Life (6:51) Chris’ Latest Health Vlog Response (10:47) What’s in Store for 2026? (13:57) Is Sobriety Worth It? (16:28) How Chris Maintains a Good Mindset (21:36) Would Chris Go to University Again? (23:42) Chris’ Best Advice for Getting Through Hard Times (27:08) Tom Brady’s Shout Out (27:41) Will There Be More Big Music Artists on the Podcast? (29:29) Is Another Merch Drop Coming? (30:51) Advice for Battling Health Problems (33:35) The Reality of Dating in Australia (37:15) How to Stop Obsession Killing Enjoyment (40:00) Where to Find Your Ideal Partner (42:27) How to Avoid Building Bad Habits (47:13) What’s Wrong With Hustle Culture? (50:41) Potential vs Contentment: Finding the Balance (58:11) Why is Self-Awareness So Rare? (01:00:33) Chris’ Favourite Sleep Token Song (01:03:02) Chris’ Current Morning Routine (01:07:52) Why People Quit When Things Get Hard (01:11:59) Searching for a Cure for CFS (01:14:08) How Chris Built Massive Forearms (01:14:55) Why Making Friends Is Hard During Life Changes (01:20:05) When Does Optimisation Go Too Far? (01:23:50) Do You Need Money to Keep a Partner? (01:27:48) How to Pay Off Debt Fast (01:32:38) Is Chris Coming to Hamburg? (01:33:42) Chris’ Relationship With Joe Hudson (01:35:23) What Makes a Great Q&A Question? (01:36:08) What Grows Next After Pinocchio’s Nose? (01:37:15) Did Chris Stop Working Out? (01:37:59) Is Chris Writing a Book? (01:41:23) How Chris is Feeling Now
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#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins
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#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: lnkfi.re/SN-Huberm
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