Modern Wisdom
Hosted by Chris Williamson · 77 decoded episodes · newest Oct 8, 2026
Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
Episodes 77
- Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 59mJimmy Carr outlines how daily systems and constant iteration cure modern anxietyThis episode reframes mental health struggles not as individual failures, but as systemic issues that can be solved through structured habits and community.
- Aug 8, 2026 · 1h 47mChris Williamson shares health updates and reflections on future fatherhoodAs digital creators scale massive audiences, balancing public performance with private self-improvement and family planning presents a unique modern challenge.
- Aug 6, 2026 · 2h 7mEvolutionary experts debunk the biggest myths of modern dating appsUnderstanding the evolutionary drivers behind attraction helps separate online dating anxiety from the reality of human mating behavior.
- Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 59mPeter Santenello reveals the stark realities of America's most overlooked communitiesUnderstanding the ground-level reality of marginalized American subcultures exposes the massive divide between online echo chambers and real-world human resilience.
- Aug 1, 2026 · 1h 16mFormer military hacker exposes government surveillance tactics and bloated cyber budgetsAs digital tracking becomes ubiquitous, understanding the actual capabilities and bureaucratic inefficiencies of state intelligence agencies reveals the true state of modern privacy.
- Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 59mPsychological traps block personal growth and fuel the comparison epidemicUnderstanding the hidden psychological barriers like the arrival fallacy and the victim mindset is essential for anyone trying to bridge the gap between planning a life and actually living it.
- Jul 27, 2026 · 1h 35mActive caregiving physically reshapes the father's brain and lowers testosteroneUnderstanding the biological and psychological changes of fatherhood helps normalize paternal postpartum struggles and emphasizes the necessity of hands-on caregiving.
- Jul 25, 2026 · 1h 53mStephen Porges explains how a locked nervous system drives chronic anxietyUnderstanding how the autonomic nervous system locks into survival mode offers a physiological roadmap to overcoming chronic anxiety, trauma, and stress-induced physical illnesses.
- Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 37mJournalist warns biological weapons pose same existential threat as nuclear warAs biotechnology advances, the line between defensive research and offensive capability blurs, leaving global populations vulnerable to catastrophic lab leaks and classified government survival plans.
- Jul 20, 2026 · 1h 32mHow history's greatest entrepreneurs share repeatable patterns of extreme focusUnderstanding the psychological patterns and personal sacrifices of elite performers provides a realistic blueprint for executing world-class creative and entrepreneurial work.
- Jul 18, 2026 · 2h 21mHow Homer's Odyssey still shapes the modern pursuit of order over chaosUnderstanding the narrative architecture of the Odyssey reveals how ancient Greek values of cunning, resilience, and order continue to shape modern storytelling and personal growth.
- Jul 16, 2026 · 1h 23mHow bizarre incentives and historical anomalies expose modern social constructsUnderstanding the hidden incentives and historical anomalies around us is the key to breaking free from default societal programming.