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Do you ever feel like you´re losing enthusiasm for life and struggling to enjoy the things that would usually make you happy? Initial signs of depression and anxiety can manifest through minor issues like losing your nerves about your in-laws or getting angry for no reason at all. But what if there is a way to fight depression with the food you eat? What might surprise you: Your current diet might be the source of your anxiety and depression. Your mood is directly impacted by what you eat. With the proper evidence-based nutrition, it is possible to take control of anxiety, boost your mood and live a life full of joy. In this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Nutritional Psychiatrist, Men’s Health advisor, and author Drew Ramsey to discuss such matters and more as they explore the current state of depression. They also explain why nutrition is the easiest way of influencing depression positively and uncover a psychological lever to reduce your anxiety. Furthermore they disclose the way your anxiety is influenced by the foods you eat, which foods you should avoid and finally why you shouldn´t lose hope if you currently struggle with mental illness.

SHOW NOTES:

The current state of depression. [01:05]

Why nutrition is the easiest way of influencing depression positively. [1:25]

A psychological lever to reduce your anxiety. [2:41]

How your anxiety is influenced by the food you eat and the food that causes Tom anxiety. [3:36]

What creates lasting change, and how to lead with kindness to change behavior. [6:44]

Why most diets fail. [8:40]

The food basics almost every Nutritional Psychiatrist agrees on and why they matter. [9:25]

Drew reveals the things that are NOT part of every good diet. [12:03]

One thing Tom and Drew disagree on. [14:29]

Why knowing where your food comes from can help you cure loneliness. [19:11]

The big benefits of eating seafood and the top 3 kinds of seafood to beat depression. [24:40]

How Omega 3 fats in seafood work like snipers in your immune system. [28:00]

Drew´s on being vegan and which fats are bad for you. [30:25]

What you should rather do than buying expensive tests and supplements. [33:35]

How moving away from New York to a farm improved the mental health of Drew. [34:34]

Why you shouldn´t lose hope if you currently struggle with mental illness. [42:29]

QUOTES:

“It´s an epidemic. Everything is going up. Depression is up...Recently showing male depression is up 60-70% over the last 12 months.” [1:05]

“They found that the risk of depression during quarantine, if your nutrition is bad, went up over 1000%.“ [1:55]

“There are foods that people need to cut out of their diet. Diets need to change drastically…” [7:15]

“All good diets are lacking ultra-processed foods. The reason I think they´re evil because of the way they increase inflammation.” [12:12]

“We did a research study where we said: When we look at all the literature, what are the top nutrients that are most important for brain health and helping depression? Twelve nutrients stand out. So we asked ourselves: What foods have the most of these 12 nutrients? Aside from plants, 3 of the top 5 foods were seafood.” [26:00]

“I have treated people with every type of mental illness, and it´s actually what gives me hope. It´s what gives me strength and resilience. I have seen people who have it so hard with what happens in their minds, and to see them just do amazing things: Start companies, have families, whatever it is, makes me very hopeful.“ [42:57]

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Intuition, trusting your gut, and following your true self — these are the core principles that led today’s guest from Denny’s waitress to billion dollar success story. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author, CEO, and one of Forbes America's Richest Self-Made Women Jamie Kern Lima to discuss such matters and more as they explore the incredible power of listening to your gut, living your truth, and visualizing your successes. They discuss Jamie’s inspiring story in business, why you need to always trust your gut, the power of intuition and how to develop it, why being authentic is key to success, the benefit of difficulties in life, why you need to be careful of the voices you let speak into your life, why you need to visualize your successes, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Business Life | Jamie provides a quick synopsis of her entire business life. [0:15]

Listen to Your Gut | Jamie reveals the power of listening and following your gut. [4:34]

Intuition | Jamie reveals how you can develop and be in tune with your intuition. [12:54]

Living Your Truth | Jamie shares the power of following and staying true to your calling. [22:54]

Power of Difficulties | Jamie reveals how to pull the power out of difficult situations. [33:41]

Adjusting the Volume | Jamie reveals how to adjust the volume on the voices in your life. [41:52]

Visualization | Jamie reveals the incredible benefits of visualizing your successes. [47:30]

Connect | Jamie shares how you can continue to follow her and learn more. [56:10]

QUOTES:

“When something hard happens, once you’re able to process it emotionally, you’re left with choices. Do you victim up or do you warrior up? Do you give up or do you level up? The up is up to you.” [5:44]

“Looking back over time, where did I make mistakes and where did I do things right? And then we refine that muscle of learning “Oh, yeah!” — learning to trust ourselves.” [22:40]

“Who we let speak into our lives and who we turn the volume down on, but still love anyway, is so important — because one of our biggest mistakes is turning the volume up on the people just cause we love them, they’re our family, and then all of a sudden that’s all the noise we hear and it impacts our whole life.” [41:26]

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There is a powerful, yet destructive, movement occurring in the United States today that, while well-intentioned on the surface, may very well result in the end of free speech as we know it. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, New York Times best-selling author and President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) Greg Lukianoff joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they discuss the importance of protecting free speech today and why so many are blinded by the movement to destroy it. They discuss the controversial aspects of free speech in today’s world, the power of the documentary ‘Mighty Ira,’ why you should defend your enemy’s right to freely speak, why today’s generation has gravitated towards policing free speech, how colleges have changed over time, why children need to feel a sense of freedom when it comes to ideas and thought, the dangers of political correctness and woke culture, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Journey | Greg reveals his journey to finding his passion for the first amendment. [0:12]

Discovery | Greg reveals how he came to become so intrigued by free speech. [4:58]

Controversial | Greg reveals why some aspects of today’s free speech are controversial. [11:52]

Mighty Ira | Greg discusses the incredible impact of the ‘Mighty Ira’ documentary. [12:46]

Defend Your Enemy | Greg reveals why it’s important to always fight for free speech. [16:43]

Boundaries | Greg reveals why losing free speech can be a slippery slope. [21:55]

Youth | Greg reveals how today’s younger generations approach free speech. [25:19]

Destruction | Greg reveals how today’s college students aim to destroy free speech. [31:00]

Social Media | Greg reveals how social media has influenced free speech. [34:08]

Meanness | Greg reveals how we should approach bullying and meanness. [39:19]

Children | Greg discusses why children need to learn how to deal with difficulties. [40:35]

Dangers | Greg reveals why he fears centralized authority. [44:25]

Benefits | Greg reveals the benefits of overcoming the pains of free speech. [47:32]

Empowerment | Greg reveals why people need to overcome their anxieties and fears. [50:38]

Triggered | Greg reveals why trigger warnings are detrimental to free speech. [57:56]

Rise | Greg reveals how we can encourage today’s generation to fight for free speech. [1:02:30]

Woke | Greg reveals how today’s woke culture is undermining upper education. [1:07:23]

Blinded | Greg reveals why so many are blinded to today’s war on free speech. [1:11:52]

Mindset | Greg reveals the power of having an open mindset to new possibilities. [1:19:37]

Imperfect | Greg reveals why we need to give up on the idea of a perfect society. [1:28:03]

The Future | Greg reveals where he thinks we’re heading as a society. [1:31:50]

Connect | Greg reveals how you can continue to follow him for me. [1:34:46]

QUOTES:

“One of the great innovations that have brought us so much good in the world is the strong distinction between speech and action.” [19:10]

“The project of human knowledge is to know the world as it is, and that means that if you don’t know what people really think and why, you’ll never know — you’ll never understand…” [24:26]

“Freedom is supposed to be scary or you’re not doing it right.” [47:25]

“The true spirit of liberty is that which is not too sure that it is right.” [1:17:10]

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Are you struggling to make change and progress in your life? Do your habits remain stagnant and always seem to hold you back from moving forward towards your goals? It’s time for you to reclaim control of your life and realize that you are but just one radical change away from building the life you want for yourself. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down to answer your questions and provide deeper insight into the habits, principles, and lessons you need to radically transform your life into becoming exactly as you envision it to be. Tom discusses the importance of building rules into your life, why doing hard things is important, how to set and accomplish goals, how to build motivation and drive, the importance of staying energetic, why you need to want it, and more.

SHOW NOTES:

Build Rules | Tom reveals the best way to build personal rules and discipline in your life. [0:16]

Hard Things | Tom reveals the power of accomplishing hard things such as cold showers. [5:24]

Goals | Tom reveals how to find your ‘why’ that helps you stay motivated and inspired. [10:38]

Identity | Tom reveals the three steps to overcoming obstacles and accomplishing goals. [15:10]

Energy | Tom reveals the key habits you need to accomplish your goals with energy. [21:04]

Want It | Tom reveals how to break your current behaviors and start loving discomfort. [26:40]

Life | Tom reveals the key principles you need to adopt to achieve the results you desire. [36:13]

QUOTES:

“Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” [20:40]

“To have unusual success, your job is to leave people in awe.” [29:05]

“…You are but one habit, one killer routine away from having the exact life that you want. Your life is a reflection of the choices that you make.” [36:15]

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Do you struggle to find a diet that not only brings your health to an optimal level but also makes you feel good at the same time? Do you feel like your body just doesn’t pair well with today’s traditional diets that are constantly pushed on us day after day? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by bestselling author, science educator, and host of ‘The Model Health Show’ Shawn Stevenson to discuss such matters and more as they explore why you need to break past the conventional thinking that only calories matter and start listening to your body so that you can eat smarter and live healthier. They discuss how we truly burn fat off our bodies, how our body’s hormones are affected by the food we eat, why Shawn leads with kindness when discussing fat loss, the importance of the food we eat, why you need to go beyond just counting calories, how to adjust your diet by listening to your body, how to improve your microbiome and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Break the Mold | Shawn reveals the importance of knowing your metabolic fingerprint. [1:50]

Burn | Shawn reveals how we truly burn fat and calories in our bodies. [7:03]

The Process | Shawn reveals how our bodies and hormones react to the foods we eat. [8:47]

Kindness | Shawn reveals why he leads with kindness when talking about fat. [12:21]

Awareness | Shawn reveals how he came to realize the importance of food. [15:28]

Education | Shawn reveals the importance of educating yourself about food. [16:19]

Beyond Calories | Shawn reveals why health goes beyond just calories. [19:14]

Microbiome | Shawn reveals how much our diet impacts our microbiome and gut health. [22:43]

Probiotic | Shawn reveals how to get more probiotic foods into your diet. [25:50]

Listen to Your Body | Shawn reveals how to let your body guide your diet. [28:00]

How You Feel | Shawn discusses how to reawaken your body’s inner intelligence. [32:56]

Eat This | Shawn reveals how to know what you should be eating for your unique body. [44:13]

Change | Shawn reveals why we need to demand change from the food industry. [47:48]

Fats | Shawn reveals the foods to eat to boost your consumption of healthy fats. [50:27]

Connect | Shawn shares how you can follow him to continue to learn more. [53:53]

QUOTES:

“You’re not understanding, your heart is made from food, the blood running through your arteries is made from food, the arteries themselves are made from food.” [18:00]

“I can have somebody send out for a stool sample. Never even see them a day in my life. I can get their report back and know with a high-degree of certainty whether or not they’re obese based on the makeup of their microbes.” [22:25]

“Tell me something that matters more than how you feel. I’ll wait. This is the most important barometer of everything in our life and yet we pay so little attention to it.” [35:40]

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Are you stumbling through life, finding it difficult to push back when needed or take control of situations? If so, it may be time for you to strengthen your mental fortitude, begin developing leadership attributes, and start living life with a badass attitude. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author, leadership expert, and former Navy SEAL Officer Rich Diviney to discuss such matters and more as they explore what you need to focus on to develop the core attributes that make up a truly badass leader. They discuss the driving force behind wanting to become a badass, the importance of putting yourself in challenging situations, why having grit is crucial, the key attributes you need, how to start developing yourself, the importance of values and who you surround yourself with, why you need to know your lane, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Badass | Rich reveals the driving force behind wanting to become a badass. [0:17]

Challenge | Rich discusses the importance of being challenged and challenging yourself. [5:17]

Grit | Rich reveals how many develop grit through challenging life situations. [11:39]

Process | Rich reveals the power of resting and reflecting while developing grit. [13:22]

Attributes | Rich reveals how he helps teams and individuals develop strong attributes. [16:18]

PTSD | Rich reveals how reframing past situations helps heal PTSD. [19:56]

Development | Rich reveals the key attributes needed to becoming a badass with grit. [24:23]

Values | Rich reveals the power of surrounding yourself with people better than you. [28:03]

Your Lane | Rich reveals the most important attributes to becoming successful. [32:02]

Connect | Rich shares how you can continue to follow him to learn more. [37:28]

QUOTES:

“Sometimes grit is not excelling. Sometimes grit is not hyper-performing. Sometimes grit is simply just taking step by step.” [11:52]

“Training and developing an attribute can’t be done the same way as a skill. It’s going to take self direction, it’s going to take self motivation, and it’s going to take a deliberate step into discomfort — because you’re going to have to step into a zone where you’re kind of wired not to go…” [18:31]

“…one of the most important success attributes is open mindedness because open mindedness also breeds curiosity and if we are open minded and curious, we are generally in a great position to find those lanes inside of which we will excel.” [33:50]

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From the echo chambers of social media to our growing culture of political correctness, our world is constantly conditioning our minds to think and respond a certain way that’s detached from rationality. Today, we break free from the chains of conditioned thinking, sharpen our mental awareness, and learn how to utilize our emotions as a strength, rather than a weakness. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times and international bestselling author Robert Greene to discuss such matters and more as they explore why today, more than ever, we need to be sharply aware of the political and cultural environments that seek to condition our minds and force us to think irrationally. They discuss why so many behave irrationally today, the power of analyzing your emotions, how today’s environment has conditioned our minds, how we can utilize awareness to empower us, how to use anger as a motivator, the dangers of today’s culture, the constant need for change, the difference between yesterday’s and today’s generations, the story of Athena, why life must have both pain and pleasure, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Being Irrational | Robert reveals how our emotional brain actually dictates our decisions. [0:21]

Stand Back | Robert reveals the power of stepping back and analyzing your emotions. [5:17]

Practices | Robert reveals how to stop letting your emotional mind control your life. [11:10]

Conditioned | Robert reveals how you’ve been conditioned by the current environment. [15:10]

Awareness | Robert reveals how to stop letting the world condition you. [21:09]

Power | Robert reveals why we all truly desire and need power to live a healthy life. [25:50]

Shadow Side | Robert reveals how your inner aggressive side influences you. [32:13]

Using Anger | Robert reveals how to use your anger as a powerfully positive force. [40:23]

Today’s Culture | Robert reveals how today’s PC culture is part of a historical cycle. [49:06]

Revolution | Robert reveals how the United States can possibly see another revolution. [54:40]

Generations | Robert reveals how older generations should interact with today’s youth. [56:22]

Change | Robert discusses how change is a much-needed powerful force. [59:36]

Golden Age | Robert discusses the golden age of Athena, strategy, and the classics. [1:07:08]

Anarchy | Robert reveals the surprising positive elements of anarchy and change. [1:16:16]

Dangers | Robert reveals the dangers of cultures that refuse to change or adapt. [1:20:03]

Cultural Direction | Robert reveals the dangers of where PC culture may be leading us. [1:23:53]

Sublime | Robert reveals how sublime is a mixture of pain and pleasure. [1:27:26]

Limitations | Robert reveals how he makes the absolute most out of bad situations. [1:34:44]

Connect | Robert reveals how you can continue to engage with him to learn more. [1:37:41]

QUOTES:

“They are manipulating you, you are conditioned, you are a prisoner of social media, you are not in control of it. You think you’re the one that’s posting all these things that you want to post about your life, but really you’re not. You’re responding to what everybody else is doing, you’re being a conformist.” [19:26]

“Change is something that’s extremely healthy, even if in the moment it feels wrong, or painful, or a step back. In the long run, it’s always for the better for humanity.” [59:24]

“Mortality has this ability to sharpen our senses, to sharpen our appreciation of life and that turns the pain into pleasure, but the pain and pleasure always go together.” [1:30:00]

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More and more this world is filled with noise, distractions, rules, and echo chambers enough to program our minds into machines rather than ones filled with common sense. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by founder and chairman of the Lindstrom Company,author, and one of TIME Magazine’s “World’s 100 Most Influential People” Martin Lindstrom to discuss such matters and more as they explore how you can begin to cut through all the noise of today and begin to reconnect with not only common sense but also a purpose that drives you forward in life. They discuss the unique opportunities found in today’s world, the power of empathy, why you need to know what your hand for, the importance of developing your personal brand, how we can return to a world filled with common sense, the pitfalls of being attached to your cellphone, why depression is more rampant than ever, how to live an ideal life, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Snapshot | Martin explains himself and world view in a quick snapshot. [0:32]

Opportunity | Martin reveals why he still sees opportunity everywhere in this world. [1:25]

Empathy | Martin shares the incredible power of empathy. [3:56]

What You Stand For | Martin shares why you need to know exactly what you stand for. [7:24]

Small Steps | Martin reveals how to become who you want to be through small steps. [9:44]

Your Brand | Martin reveals the importance of getting your personal brand right. [14:39]

Depression | Martin reveals why lack of purpose is the biggest risk of this pandemic. [22:52]

Detox | Martin shares why we must detox from being stuck and living behind a screen. [29:25]

Touch | Martin shares how to re-connect with your sense of touch. [30:53]

Common Sense | Martin reveals what a return to common sense looks like. [35:40]

Reality | Martin reveals why we continue to move further away from common sense. [40:45]

Expressions | Martin reveals a story about how important facial expressions are to us. [42:57]

What Matters | Martin reveals what we can do to ensure empathy doesn’t disappear. [45:35]

An Ideal Life | Martin reveals his instructions to living an ideal life. [49:46]

Connect | Martin shares how you can engage with Martin to hear more. [54:38]

QUOTES:

“You need to have a guiding light and my recommendation to many people is to say, “Find one word you want to be navigated by,” and then build a space around that with a confirming or re-affirming that focus…” [8:51]

“My advice to everyone is to say, “Find out what is your core skill and what is the one thing you want to combine it with which no one has done before?”” [19:22]

“I think what you have to ask yourself is, “What are the emotional footsteps you want to create behind yourself?”” [34:01]

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Are you looking for an alternative, cutting-edge way of attacking the root cause of your pains, aches, inflammation, and health problems? Do you want a total detox of your body? Whether you’re new to fasting or have many years of experience under your belt, these are the key fasting tips you need to know to take your health to the next level. On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of TrueNorth Health Center, to discuss such matters and more as they explore the incredible healing benefits of fasting and how your diet is playing a pivotal role in determining your health. They discuss the problems with modern medicine, the key benefits to fasting, how to do a water-only fast, the key changes fasting can make to your health, what organic foods you should be eating, what fruits are safe to eat, how salt can negatively impact your health, meat-based vs vegan diets, how oils affect your health, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Paradigm | Dr. Goldhamer reveals why modern medicine never expects you to recover. [1:17]

Getting Started | Dr. Goldhamer reveals his health clinics impact on people’s health. [3:32]

Overabundance | Dr. Goldhamer reveals why people are hesitant to begin fasting. [7:00]

Keys to Fasting | Dr. Goldhamer reveals how and why you should fast. [9:17]

Detoxification | Dr. Goldhamer reveals why fasting detoxes the body. [12:04]

Dehydration | Dr. Goldhamer shares why dehydrate occurs while exercising and fasting. [17:44]

Longer-Term Fasting | Dr. Goldhamer reveals how to properly do long-term fasting. [19:16]

Key Changes | Dr. Goldhamer reveals the key changes fasting has on our health. [25:53]

What the Doctor Does | Dr. Goldhamer reveals when and how he fasts. [31:07]

Foods | Dr. Goldhamer reveals the whole foods he recommends you eat. [33:22]

Fruits | Dr. Goldhamer reveals the types of fruits you should eat. [34:08]

Salt | Dr. Goldhamer reveals why salt can negatively impact your diet. [35:55]

Meat vs Vegan | Dr. Goldhamer discusses meat versus vegan diets. [37:38]

Oils | Dr. Goldhamer reveals which oils you should consume and how much. [41:20]

Variety | Dr. Goldhamer reveals how much variety of foods you need in your diet. [43:50]

Rice | Dr. Goldhamer discusses the types of rice that you can have in your diet. [47:00]

Glyphosate | Dr. Goldhamer discusses the importance of choosing organic foods. [49:00]

Connect | Dr. Goldhamer shares how you can connect with him to learn more. [50:39]

QUOTES:

“Whether it’s refined carbohydrates, the sugars, the oils, the salt or refined meat foods — you know animal foods that have been highly refined. Either one of those, these high animal protein, high refined carbohydrate diets, these are the things that cause people to be fat, sick, and miserable. This is why we have this epidemic.” [6:16]

“When you’re in a ketonic state, you don’t feel hunger and as a consequence it helps people that are trying to do short-term weight loss. The problem is, what’s good for short-term weight loss isn’t necessarily the same thing that’s best for long-term health stability.” [24:38]

“Now, you might ask me, “Can people eat meat and still maintain optimum weight?” Absolutely. Cause meat isn’t a highly-fractionated, pleasure trap food… The problem with meat is it’s very concentrated, if you eat too much of it, you can have problems.” [40:28]

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Do you feel trapped by your personality or self-identity and struggle to move forward in life? It’s time for you to take control of who you are, redefine your entire personality, and reshape your identity so that you can move forward towards the future you want for yourself. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by organizational psychologist and author Benjamin Hardy, PhD to discuss such matters and more as they explore why your personality and self-identity is an ever-changing thing that you have the control to reshape and reform. They discuss why most of us are trapped in our personalities, how your personality is always changing, how trauma shapes us, how to move forward in life, why your past never defines your future, the power of reframing your past and future, why pain tolerance is key to growth, how to become cognitively flexible, and how pressure creates traction to move forward in life.

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SHOW NOTES:

Personality | Benjamin shares why the conversation needs to shift on personalities. [0:12]

Trapped | Benjamin reveals why we get trapped in the identities we’ve created. [1:30]

Change | Benjamin reveals why your personality will change no matter what in life. [3:33]

Trauma | Benjamin discusses how we hold onto and interact with our trauma. [8:09]

Healing | Benjamin discusses how he healed from trauma and mended his relationships. [11:23]

Moving Forward | Benjamin reveals how we can move beyond our own trauma. [13:22]

Giving Up | Benjamin discusses why you shouldn’t give up on your idea of your future. [17:03]

Your Past | Benjamin discusses why your past never defines your future. [17:55]

Reframe | Benjamin reveals why you must reframe both your past and your future. [22:26]

Future | Benjamin discusses how to craft a beautiful vision for your future. [25:28]

Next Steps | Benjamin discusses the power of journaling and thinking ahead. [29:07]

Self-Expansion | Benjamin discusses how our environment influences our visions. [30:49]

Pushing Through | Benjamin reveals why pain tolerance is key to growth. [34:51]

Flexibility | Benjamin discusses the power of being cognitively flexible. [38:51]

Commitment | Benjamin shares how you should redefine commitment. [39:45]

Pressure | Benjamin shares how pressure creates traction to move forward in life. [41:26]

Acceptance | Benjamin discusses acceptance and commitment therapy. [44:50]

Connect | Benjamin shares how you can connect and continue to follow him. [45:50]

QUOTES:

“Trauma isn’t what happens to you, it’s what you hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness.” [8:47]

“A lot of people think that the past is causing the present, but the reality from a memory perspective is that the present is causing the meaning of the past. Wherever you’re at in the present, that’s what’s determining how you view your past.” [20:03]

“I think commitment is kind of the jumping point from courage. You know, however committed you are too something, that’s how courageous you can be, and however courageous you can be, that’s what ultimately leads you to developing flexibility, developing competencies, trying things you’ve never done and that’s how confidence is built.” [41:07]

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Do you feel as if you have plateaued in life and are finding it difficult to grow beyond your current state? Do you want to unlock your full potential within, achieve peak performance, and truly become your optimal self? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, award-winning journalist and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective Steven Kotler joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore how you can set forth a plan to overcoming your limitations and truly unlock your best-optimal self. They discuss what the habit of inferiority is, the powerful philosophy of Nietzsche, the skills needed to master peak performance, the importance of setting goals, the beauty of overcoming hard things, where wisdom truly comes from, how to avoid calcification of your imagination, why you sometimes need to think inside the box, the connection between creativity and your mood, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Inferiority | Steven breaks down what the habit of inferiority is. [0:16]

Nietzsche | Steven discusses the philosophy of becoming extraordinary. [2:50]

Superman | Steven discusses how Nietzsche defined becoming your best version. [6:33]

Skills | Steven discusses what we must master to achieve peak performance. [8:52]

Art | Steven reveals why he believes peak performance is more of an art than a science. [11:19]

Hard-Wired | Steven reveals why biology, not personality, scales. [15:58]

Flow | Steven reveals the five key flow triggers to pursuing your optimal self. [21:27]

Goals | Steven reveals the power of setting goals and how to approach them. [28:50]

Hard Things | Steven reveals why we are hard-wired to overcome difficult things. [30:18]

Handling Criticism | Steven reveals how he overcomes adversity and push-back. [35:09]

Direction | Steven shares how to not get knocked away from your conviction. [39:17]

Development | Steven shares what’s special about his early years in life. [44:14]

Growing | Steven shares how as we grow older, who we are becomes clearer. [49:46]

Wisdom | Steven discusses what wisdom and genius truly is and how to attain it. [52:33]

Imagination | Steven reveals how to avoid the calcification of imagination. [56:25]

Disagreement | Steven shares how he approaches criticism within his team. [58:40]

Journey | Steven shares his journey to finding his purpose. [1:01:03]

Art | Steven shares some of the craziest performance art he’s experienced. [1:03:30]

Inside The Box | Steven discusses how you can hack your own creativity. [1:18:20]

Creativity | Steven reveals the connection between your mood and creativity. [1:14:23]

Substances | Steven reveals if substances can expand your mind and creativity. [1:20:40]

Connect | Steven shares how you can connect and continue to follow him. [1:29:59]

QUOTES:

“Man is something to overcome. What have you done today to overcome him?” [7:22]

“Goal setting is both about driving motivation and filtering reality. Our goals filter our reality. When you don’t have goals set properly, you will not notice the opportunities, like you literally won’t see them…”[41:16]

“When you’re young, your potential is infinite. You can be anything really. You could be Einstein. You might be DiMaggio..” [51:38]

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Can you say with absolutely certainty that you are bringing your best self to all the important relationships in your life? Are you afraid you and your partner are slowly becoming more and more disconnected and aren’t sure how to identify the key problems that could be killing the relationship? Whether it’s at home or at work, we need to be mindful of what makes our relationships thrive and what poses a threat to them. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Psychotherapist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and host of the emotionally raw and tell-all podcasts ’How’s Work?’ and ‘Where Should We Begin?’ Esther Perelto discuss such matters and more as they explore the pitfalls you need to be on the lookout for that might be killing your relationships, connections, or marriage. They discuss the downfalls you need to be on the lookout for that pose a threat to your relationships, what complacency looks like, why so many couples get it wrong when trying to solve their differences, the power of words and the meaning behind them, how culture comes into play in your relationship, how to understand other’s perspectives, and the tools you need to have a healthy and thriving relationship with anyone in your life.

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SHOW NOTES:

Downfalls | Esther reveals the things that kill relationships. [0:17]

Complacency | Esther reveals the step-by-step process of how complacency creeps in. [2:36]

Blind | Esther reveals why so many people in a relationship fail to see their mistakes. [6:14]

Combativeness | Esther reveals the many dynamics of how couples blame each other. [7:33]

Words | Esther reveals the power of your words and how you frame your problems. [10:03]

Culture | Esther reveals how culture comes into play with relationships. [12:56]

Contextualize Yourself | Esther reveals how we can value things differently. [13:58]

Meaning | Esther discusses the importance of the meaning behind what you say. [17:47]

Business | Esther reveals why so many business relationships fail. [19:54]

Perspectives | Esther discusses how you can begin to see other’s perspectives. [21:47]

Tea | Tom shares a story where he and his wife, Lisa, argued over a cup of tea. [26:06]

Fighting | Esther reveals how we fight over lack of respect and recognition. [28:18]

Roles | Esther discusses roles, expectations, and flexibility in a relationship. [30:27]

Tools | Esther reveals the key tools you can use to get the most out of your relationship. [31:28]

Connect | Esther shares how you can engage with her and continue to learn from her. [33:28]

QUOTES:

“So, you really want to make sure that you don’t assume. “I know what you’re saying.” Ask, remain curious at all times. “What does that mean for you and who told you that?”” [13:55]

“The very thing people often come in fighting over is what was once originally very attractive to each other.” [24:13]

“…people fight over three things primarily: power and control, trust and closeness, respect and integrity.” [25:35]

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Are you seeking revolutionary health advice that goes beyond the one-size-fits-all approach of western medicine? Do you want to age well while achieving a well-rounded and balanced level of health? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times best-selling author and pioneer in both integrative and functional medicine Dr. Frank Lipman to discuss such matters and more as they explore how western medicine is missing out on revolutionary health practices and what you can do to expand your understanding of your health so that you may age properly. They discuss the pitfalls of western medicine, his journey to discovering new health practices, why you must focus on preserving your body as you age, the biomarkers to pay attention to, how to achieve a healthy gut, why health goes beyond the physical, the key things to do to live and age properly, and much more.

SHOW NOTES:

Growing Up | Dr. Lipman shares his youth and his journey to questioning everything. [0:20]

Brainwashed | Dr. Lipman reveals why the western medicine system is a cult. [2:57]

Opening Up | Dr. Lipman reveals his journey to exposing himself to new ways of healing. [4:30]

New Rules | Dr. Lipman reveals his journey to developing the new rules on aging. [9:04]

Growth | Dr. Lipman reveals why as you age it becomes about preserving your body. [15:27]

Diets | Dr. Lipman reveals why vegan and high-carb diets have certain risks. [18:20]

Humanity & Health | Dr. Lipman reveals why your purpose and the way you live matters. [23:28]

Biomarkers | Dr. Lipman reveals the key things you should be paying attention to. [26:08]

Microbiome | Dr. Lipman reveals how we can listen to and learn from our guts. [27:42]

Balance | Dr. Lipman reveals what you need to achieve a healthy, balanced gut. [30:10]

CBD | Dr. Lipman reveals the efficacy and power of mushrooms and CBD. [34:20]

Opening Your Mind | Dr. Lipman reveals how CBD is more important than ever. [37:47]

Do This | Dr. Lipman reveals the key things you should be doing to age well. [40:21]

Connect | Dr. Lipman reveals where you can continue to follow him to learn more. [44:12]

QUOTES:

“Western medicine is fantastic if you’re acutely ill or you break a bone. I’m not knocking western medicine, but to take that model and use and extrapolate that model for all our problems in the culture today is, you know, we end up with a very limited way of treating people…” [4:01]

“…it’s more about preserving and maintaining as we get older rather than growing stronger and stronger…” [17:20]

“Ordinary things we do on a daily basis that have an extraordinary effect on our health.” [42:06]

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Do you think you have what it takes to become an empowering, inspiring, and motivating leader? Are you looking for ways to improve your leadership skills so that you can make a larger impact on the world? On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author and Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of ‘The Carlyle Group’ David M. Rubenstein to discuss such matters and more as they explore what it takes to become a leader and how you can start leading more in your daily life. They discuss the core principles of what makes a good leader, how wealth during your youth can stifle your progress, how hardships and failures are key to becoming a good leader, how success and happiness are tied, why persuasion is key to any great leader, what we can learn from Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, what the American DNA is and how it creates natural leaders, the power of reading, why you should become a master of one skill, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Leadership | David boils down what leadership truly is and how to develop it. [0:04]

Core Principles | David reveals the core principles of developing true leadership. [3:26]

Journey | David shares his journey and a brief overview of his life of leadership. [4:46]

Growing Up | David reveals what made him hungry for success during his youth. [7:05]

Wealth | David reveals the pitfalls of being born into a wealthy and prestigious family. [8:50]

Hardships | David reveals how he raised his children without spoiling them. [9:38]

Success | David reveals the things that leads people to become successful. [11:39]

Happiness | David breaks down the difference between happiness and fulfilment. [12:41]

Persuade | David reveals how he set his kids up to be successful in their pursuits. [13:19]

Lincoln | David reveals why Lincoln has been so influential in his life. [15:06]

War | David reveals how Lincoln held America together during The Civil War. [17:18]

History | David reveals the importance of preserving and honoring history as it is. [19:15]

American | David reveals what he believes it means to be American. [22:00]

DNA | David reveals how the American DNA is serving DNA today. [26:26]

Creeds | David reveals what he thinks are the most important principles to America. [28:51]

Jefferson | David shares the story of Jefferson writing The Declaration of Independence. [30:13]

Fixing | David reveals how we can contribute to fixing America’s flaws. [33:59]

Circle | David reveals how Lincoln surrounded himself with people smarter than him. [35:20]

Persist | David reveals how Lincoln lead by taking criticism and being challenged. [37:04]

Spirit | David reveals how we can awaken the spirit of America we need. [38:20]

Reading | David reveals the importance and power of reading. [40:14]

Specializing | David reveals why you should focus and develop only one skill. [41:05]

Love & Passion | David reveals what drives him to do the things he loves. [42:30]

Youth | David reveals that all leaders have an impactful youth or childhood. [44:05]

Failure | David reveals how he talks to himself when he fails. [44:56]

Forward | David reveals why leaders are necessary to moving us forward in history. [46:23]

Unity | David shares why he builds bonds ‘across the aisle.’ [47:00]

Themes | David reveals the themes that push people to become extremely successful. [48:38]

Connect | David reveals how you can continue to follow him and learn from him. [49:23]

QUOTES:

“If you grow up in an extremely wealthy family, if your father is worth $10-billion dollars, you might not have the drive to do the kind of things you need to do to win a Nobel Prize or a Pulitzer Prize or something else. If you grow up in a modest family, you know if you’re going to get anywhere in life, you’ve got to do it on your own.” [6:33]

“You can’t be insecure. If you’re insecure, you surround yourself with people that are not that good, and great people surround themselves with people that are smarter than them.” [36:54]

“…you have to have a vision of where you want to go, you have to persist in it, you have to be willing to overcome failures, and not be afraid of making a mistake.” [49:16]

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Did you know that intelligence goes beyond just your IQ? Right within your mind, there is an even greater and more powerful level of intelligence just waiting for you to tap into. It’s known as ‘emotional intelligence’ and by mastering it, you can use it to better all areas of your life. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Goleman, Ph. D, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore why it’s critical you become self-aware of your emotional intelligence and begin to develop it, all while pursuing your purpose and meaning in life. They discuss what emotional intelligence and emotional IQ is, how you can develop and strengthen it at any age, the power of practicing meditation regularly, how purpose and meaning is critical to leading a successful life, the common traits of successful leaders, why you need to have empathy, optimism, love and kindness, and so much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Emotional Intelligence | Daniel breaks down what being emotionally intelligent looks like. [0:27]

Learnable | Daniel reveals why it’s never too late to develop emotional intelligence. [2:48]

Training | Daniel reveals what training emotional intelligence looks like. [3:36]

Emotional Centers | Daniel discusses our brain’s emotional centers and responses. [6:52]

Children | Daniel reveals the tools he teaches children to become emotionally self-aware. [9:48]

Adulthood | Daniel reveals what you may need to unlearn as an adult. [11:09]

Meditation | Daniel reveals how he came to adopt meditation and mindfulness. [13:11]

Breathing | Daniel reveals the powerful and positive impact of breathing exercises. [21:35]

India | Daniel shares what he discovered on his journey in India. [24:43]

Importance | Daniel reveals why it matters that the western world adopts mediation. [29:13]

Workplace | Daniel shares how emotional intelligence makes all the difference. [30:51]

Psychological Safety | Daniel shares what psychological safety is. [32:34]

Social Brain | Daniel breaks down what your social brain is. [35:21]

Alone | Daniel reveals how meditators are masters of being alone. [39:39]

Purpose | Daniel breaks down the driving power of purpose. [42:26]

Meaning | Daniel reveals why meaning, purpose, and beliefs are so important to us. [44:09]

Heaven & Hell | Daniel shares why living in heaven or hell begins in our mind. [49:05]

Sheathing the Sword | Daniel shares a story of ‘keeping your sword sheathed.’ [51:26]

Redefining Success Through Purpose | Tom shares his motivation to help others. [53:29]

Money | Tom shares why he never focuses his message on money or a ‘rich life-style.’ [1:00:01]

Life | Tom shares how he balances and blends his personal life and hustle. [1:03:11]

Marriage | Daniel shares the intertwining connection partners have over time. [1:04:43]

Find Your Answer | Daniel reveals how you can find and pursue your purpose. [1:06:00]

George Lucas | Tom and Daniel discuss George Lucas and his pursuit of passion. [1:09:15]

Where We’re Going | Daniel shares his concerns over where today’s world is heading. [1:14:50]

Put-Up | Daniel shares how to turn a negative situation into a positive one. [1:17:39]

Ruthless | Daniel reveals why so many kids can have moments of ruthlessness. [1:19:55]

Empathy | Daniel shares how empathy is teachable. [1:21:42]

Optimism | Daniel reveals how optimism is directly tied to success. [1:23:18]

Your Aligning | Daniel shares what needs to align up to fulfill your purpose. [1:29:39]

Love & Kindness | Daniel reveals the importance of love, kindness, and empathy. [1:31:22]

Compassion & Anger | Daniel shares the power of compassion and the types of anger. [1:34:29]

Left Prefrontal Cortex | Daniel discusses the parts of the brain and our feelings. [1:35:54]

Men & Women | Daniel discusses the differences between the sexes. [1:37:07]

Connect | Daniel shares how you can continue to learn from him. [1:39:43]

QUOTES:

“…no matter what meditation you’re going to do, if you do it regularly, it does two things. It calms you, it makes you less triggered less often and when you’re triggered, you’re not triggered so intensely and you recover more quickly, that’s the calm, and it also focuses you. Meditation is a direct training of the mind in paying attention…” [17:39]

“Cognitive control is a stronger predictor of your adult life than your childhood IQ or the wealth of the family you grew up in.” [1:17:18]

“The first person who benefits from compassion is the one who feels it.” [1:34:29]

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There is a hidden power within you, covered up and suppressed by our modern way of living and thinking. Through a disciplined practice of cold water therapy, breathing, and mind-body connection, you can awaken the lost powers of your DNA and enter into a place of healing not possible even through today’s modern medical practices. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Wim Hof, better known as ‘The Iceman,’ to discuss such matters and more as they explore how to unlock your brain, spirit, and body’s true potential by connecting to your ancestral DNA and uncovering the true depths of yourself. They discuss Wim’s early life and it’s influence on him towards finding his purpose, how to gain complete control over your body, why you should be seeking the light inside you, why respecting your ancestral history is important, how to enter into your own DNA and grasp your true purpose, how to think with intention, the power of seeking true freedom, why you have to learn to let go before all else, the scientific proof behind his methods, how his methods are leading to the curing of diseases and illnesses, and why there is a hidden healing power within you.

SHOW NOTES:

Mindset | Wim shares his personal story of his dramatic birth and entering the world. [0:14]

Finding Purpose | Wim reveals how cold water practices became his purpose. [3:17]

Being Different | Wim reveals why cold therapy leads to breakthroughs for humankind. [5:52]

Complete Control | Wim reveals how he was able to control the vagus nerve. [10:39]

The Light | Wim reveals why your purpose is the life that flows through you. [12:21]

Ancestry | Wim reveals why you should have respect for your ancestry. [15:35]

DNA | Wim reveals how to enter into your DNA and grasp the purpose of your being. [16:40]

Go Inside | Wim reveals how to enter into the unlimited power of your own brain. [18:21]

Intention | Wim reveals the power of thinking with intention on the body. [20:01]

True Freedom | Wim reveals his journey of seeking true free thinking. [23:29]

Letting Go | Wim reveals the benefits of letting go of what you ‘have to do.’ [25:16]

Under a Spell | Wim reveals the dangerous spell most of the world falls under. [26:00]

Seeing More | Wim discusses how he overcame in his wife’s suicide. [29:25]

It Works | Wim reveals why his techniques work fast and effectively. [35:52]

Breathing | Wim reveals the healing power of his breathing exercises. [37:45]

Heat | Wim reveals how he was able to run a marathon in the desert without water. [42:59]

Connect | Wim reveals how to stay connected and follow him for more. [47:11]

QUOTES:

“You said, “I’m doing right now, with top researchers, on DNA to show that we have the absolute influence neurologically at will to enter into our own ancestral encrypted codes of the DNA, our genetic past, to enlighten our past right here in the moment.”" [6:15]

“So, if we go for the best within ourselves for a freedom, a fearless state of being, a very powerful being that is not being withheld by anything. If you like that, then you have to go and deal with the encrypted codes in the DNA and release it.” [16:07]

“…I recommend this for everybody who suffers. From people who are suicidal or tragic deaths, go into the cold water. It makes your body able to reset, to find the energy, the purpose again.”[32:10]

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Are you currently fasting or are considering starting one? Do you struggle to know where to begin or perhaps you’ve started and just aren’t seeing the benefits you had wished for? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by two time New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey, the "Father of Biohacking" and CEO and founder of Bulletproof 360, to discuss such matters and more as they explore the hidden benefits of fasting, what to avoid when starting out a fast, and how to apply ‘fasting’ to every area of your life. They discuss the many different types of fasting, the pitfalls of hardcore fasting, what defines a fast, the healing power of fiber on your gut, how to eat and still be in a fast, what the true benefits beyond weight loss are of fasting, how to lower inflammation in the body, spiritual fasting, how you can begin fasting in an easy, yet effective, way and so much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Variety | Dave reveals the many different way to approach fasting. [0     :55]

Problematic | Dave reveals why it’s not a good idea to do a hardcore fast. [3:05]

What is Fasting? | Dave reveals the many diverse ways to be fasting. [4:57]

Parameters | Dave reveals the strict parameters that defines a fast. [6:57]

Gut Healing | Dave reveals the healing power of fiber on your gut. [7:53]

Autophagy | Dave reveals what you can keep in your diet and still stay in autophagy. [9:35]

Mimicking | Dave reveals how to get the benefits of fasting while still eating. [10:03]

Why It’s Important | Dave reveals the real true benefit of fasting. [14:08 ]

Inflammation | Dave reveals why fasting lowers inflammation in the body. [16:15 ]

Diseases | Dave reveals the common thread between metabolic diseases. [17:35]

Styles of Fasting | Dave reveals the main concerns with different types of fasts. [20:23]

Window of Eating | Dave reveals the ideal fasting split. [22:01 ]

Metabolic Flexibility | Dave reveals how to put your body in a state that creates ketones. [25:30]

Get Started | Dave reveals the key points to kickstart a habit of fasting. [28:12]

What’s Key | Dave reveals the key inner voices that move and influence all life. [33:12]

Spiritual Fasting | Dave reveals the amazing benefits of doing a spiritual fast. [36:23]

Deep Work | Dave reveals what he experienced during his spiritual fast in a cave. [37:46 ]

Try It | Dave reveals the one thing to know to persuade you to start practicing fasting. [42:49]

Hunger | Dave shares the key difference between hunger and just cravings. [44:30]

Connect | Dave shares how to stay connected with him to learn more and start fasting. [45:21]

QUOTES:

“You don’t have to experience pain and hunger to get the benefits of fasting and to go into fasting.” [5:04]

“Fasting the same way everyday is bad for you. Because it doesn’t lend your body the idea of metabolic flexibility. It’s like, “Oh, I live in a world where there’s almost never enough food.” So have breakfast every now and then…” [24:08]

“When most people hear fasting, all they hear is, “I’ll starve therefore, I’ll die,” and then they blank out to it. No, this is about more energy and it’s about more clarity and less time wasted.” [41:53]

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It goes without saying that this year has been full of challenges, hurdles, setbacks, and unpredictability. Have you been struggling to awaken your inner beast and get motivated to tackle your goals head on? Are you looking for motivating tips to get some wind at your back as you enter 2021? On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by some of 2020’s most influential speakers including Brendon Burchard, Trevor Moawad, Annaka Harris, Jocko Willink, Jay Shetty, and Les Brown to discuss such matters and more as they each share key lessons to get your mind and spirit right to conquer anything in the next coming year. They discuss why you should design the life you want, how to lay out a roadmap for your life, how to end your negative thoughts, why you need to understand the free will you possess, the power of leading by asking questions, how to find purpose in every corner of your life, how to push past obstacles and start winning, and why you need to get hungry and pursue your passions.

SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Tom opens today’s episode that highlights this year’s 2020 key speakers. [0:15]

Evaluate Your Life | Brendon Burchard reveals why you should design your life. [0:55]

Roadmap | Brendon Burchard shares how to build a structure for your life. [2:34]

Negativity | Trevor Moawad reveals why you have to stop your negative thinking. [4:14]

Your Brain | Annaka Harris reveals the power of understanding your own thought process. [9:15]

Free Will | Annaka Harris reveals the difference between free and conscious will. [12:02]

Start Asking | Jocko Willink reveals the power of asking questions. [14:32]

Leading | Jocko Willink shares why he asks others as a way to lead them to answers. [17:05]

Purpose | Jay Shetty reveals why you need to be assigning meaning to every task. [18:55]

Win | Les Brown shares why you should never give up on finding a way to win. [23:29]

Get Hungry | Les Brown reveals why you need to find what resonates with you. [26:35]

Outro | Tom closes today’s episode and pushes you to implement these lessons in 2021. [28:22]

QUOTES:

“I did start to understand quickly that, well, I don’t know if positive thinking works all the time and that the data’s anecdotal, I do know that negative thinking does work and it works negatively." [5:13]

“It’s not part of my job, it’s how I see my job, right? It’s how I perceive what I do and the term is ‘job crafting.’ Where you have assigned meaning to the task. You have assigned meaning to the experience. That you are now fueling that work rather than letting the job description be your only definition of it.” [19:21]

“…He said, “You’ve got to change your mindset.” He said, “You don’t get in life what you want, you get in life what you are.”” [25:24]

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Welcome to another episode of Conversations with Tom with guest Richard Dawkins, one of the leaders of a group of thinkers promoting rationality and the scientific method in an era where supernatural thinking appears to be gaining steam. In this episode, Dawkins describes the awe and wonder that scientific investigation can induce, discusses the history of time, and talks about how important it is to pursue the truth.

SHOW NOTES:

Richard explains why truth is evolutionarily important [0:37]

Richard advocates believing in evidence to avoid the echo chamber effect [1:36]

Why are some people attracted to mystical answers and supernatural nonsense? [3:41]

Is occasional self-delusion healthy? [4:53]

Richard talks about how astronomy and astrology both tap into awe, but only one is true [6:31]

Richard describes the motivation behind Outgrowing God [8:19]

Richard describes the wonders of natural life [9:44]

Richard shares his journey to becoming a scientist [12:38]

Richard debunks the idea of intelligent design [14:37]

Richard explains the history of life, and how recently human beings appeared [18:03]

Richard and Tom discuss cultural adaptation [20:10]

Richard strongly advocates investigating reality, and skeptical rationality [25:08]

Richard and Tom discuss mentalists, conjurors, and magicians [26:00]

Richard and Tom discuss whether a scientific worldview will lead to a more fulfilled life [29:55]

Richard advocates that we create the purpose in our life [32:42]

Richard and Tom discuss the biology of emotions, love and beauty [33:48]

Richard explains how we know that evolution is real [36:24]

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Leila Janah didn’t have the money to start her company, but she didn’t let that hold her back. She paid her way through Harvard by cleaning toilets, serving cocktails, and tutoring wealthy students while pitching her sustainable business model to anyone who would listen. Since the inception of her company, Samasource--named as one of Fast Company's most innovative companies in 2016--Leila has employed nearly 10,000 people and helped nearly 35,000 people permanently move above the poverty line. Her customers are some of the world’s biggest companies such as Google, Microsoft, Walmart, eBay and she’s been profiled in The New York Times, WIRED, Forbes, and Inc. Leila also founded LXMI (pronounced luxe-me) which is the first social impact beauty brand to be sold at Sephora. Meet the founder, author, and social entrepreneur who believes in reversing poverty one job at a time in this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

PULLED QUOTES

“As an entrepreneur, probably the most important attribute is not quitting.” [2:19]

“The only real power we have in the world is choosing our response.” [9:06]  

“The only real thing that matters is love. Loving people and being loved yourself.” [16:15]  

“Talent is equally distributed and opportunity is not.” [48:43]

SHOW NOTES

Leila walks through how grit was baked into her upbringing. [2:14 ]

Leila talks about post-traumatic growth and how you can build resilience. [5:15]

Tom and Leila dive into her personal narrative and how she found refuge in social impact.[7:10 ]

Leila opens up about her struggle with depression and finding nourishment for her soul. [11:20]

Leila takes you through the 4-step process that you can use to keep yourself grounded. [15:20]

Leila explains the benefits of “the pause.” [17:34]

Tom and Leila discuss how she helps people in the gig economy. [20:51]

Leila debunks the myth that people who work in service of humanity are flawless. [23:31 ]

Leila shines the light on profit versus non-profit and why she chose to launch a benefit corporation.[28:28]

Leila shares valuable about what she looks for in team members. [34:20]

Tom and Leila go deep on the first steps that she took to start her business. [35:14]

Leila recalls living in Ghana and the reverse culture shock she experienced coming home. [42:17] Leila talks about the reality of scarcity and the power of unleashing untapped potential.[49:07]

Leila defines the impact that she wants to have on the world. [51:04]

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Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? Do you find it difficult to fall asleep fast, stay asleep, or get into deep sleep? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by seven influential speakers to share their seven key tips to getting high-quality sleep for a better life. They discuss why you should seek sunlight during the day, how working out in the morning leads to better sleep at night, how to be conscious of making sleep a priority, why you have to stop eating hours before bedtime, how to eliminate stress in your life for better sleep, how different types of light influence your sleep, and why you should consider cannabis for improving the quality of your sleep.

SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Tom opens today’s episode about getting the quality sleep you deserve. [0:05]

Tip #1 | Why you need to be getting as much sunlight as you can. [0:29]

Tip #2 | Why you should be working out in the morning. [2:55]

Tip #3 | Why you need to be conscious of making sleep a priority in your life. [6:43]

Tip #4 | Why you need to stop eating early to protect your sleep. [13:13]

Tip #5 | Why you need to start prioritizing habits that eliminate your stress. [15:56]

Tip #6 | Why you need to be aware of the influence of light on your sleep. [21:45]

Tip #7 | Why you should consider the power of cannabis for improving sleep. [24:27]

Closing | Tom wraps up today’s episode on seven key tips for incredible sleep. [26:58]

QUOTES:

“In order to sleep at night, okay, you need a differential between your maximum light exposure and your minimum light exposure.” [1:30]

“With good sleep, our cravings diminish. I mean, even on one night of poor sleep, you consume an excess of calories along the day, anywhere between three and five-hundred calories.” [16:59]

“A lot of people out there are talking about CBD, CBD, CBD, right? Let me be clear, you’d have to have almost two-hundred milligrams of CBD to have any affect on sleep — much lower dosage to help on pain. You want CBN.” [25:12]

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Your reality is not what you think it is. Everyday, you move through and see the experiences of life with a filter. This filter? It’s your own perspective. Now is the time for you to recognize and become self-aware of this perspective, rid yourself of it, and actually begin to change your life for good. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by New York Times Bestselling Author, speaker, and urban philosopher Gary Bishop to discuss such matters and more as they explore how to finally wake up to the reality you’ve fabricated for yourself, break the chains of your perspective which can hold you back, and start to walk on a path towards the person, life, and reality you want to live. They discuss how we each create our own reality from our experiences, how to become self-aware so that you can recognize patterns in your life, why we create false narratives for ourselves, how to become reborn and renewed into a new person, why you shouldn’t require others to change for you, and how to deal with the challenging fundamentals of life such as success, grief, and love.

SHOW NOTES:

Reality | Gary reveals how we create our own reality and experiences. [0:18]

Self-Awareness | Gary shares how to be truly aware of and connected to yourself. [2:55]

Realizations | Gary shares his own story and journey to becoming self-aware. [5:33]

Narrative | Gary reveals how to break away from the narrative you built for yourself. [9:09]

Reborn | Gary reveals how to be in control and re-craft your perspective. [12:10]

Renew | Gary shares an incredible story of renewing his relationship with his mother. [16:47]

Change | Gary reveals why you have to live without requiring others to change. [23:01]

Creation | Gary discusses why who you are isn’t just an accident, it’s a creation. [25:10]

Self-Help | Gary shares his journey of writing in a way that actually helps others. [28:43]

Pursuit | Gary peels back the curtain on how our life’s experiences  [35:06]

Fundamentals | Gary reveals the fundamentals of life that we get lost and trapped in. [39:04]

Success | Gary reveals how the false idea of success is fed to us our whole lives. [42:00]

Love | Gary reveals how the only type of real love is unconditional love. [44:41]

Connect | Gary shares how you can learn more and continue to hear from him. [52:37]

QUOTES:

“Your perspective is in everything you hear, everything you see, everything you say, everything you experience, every feeling, every emotion, you know, all of it. That’s your perspective and it’s hard to see it because you’re in it. So you can’t really witness it.” [7:28]

“I think what you’re witnessing is this kind of bankruptcy of your persona. Like, who’ve you’ve come to know yourself as no longer works, right? And it’s the same shit and no matter how hard you shake that tree, you’re only ever getting one apple.” [27:28]

“…and part of being a loving human being is, what’s also on the table, is something called disappointment.” [48:13]

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The truths we once all agreed upon and held dearly may soon be lost to power-hungry, sometimes forceful, and always unrelenting culture war movements. Like a calm before the storm, our society may be on the brink of irreversible and incomprehensible consequences. All objective truth may soon be removed from society and be replaced with a post-modernist approach where truth simply cannot exist. Still, what is the truth? What is the undeniable evolutionary science behind men and women in today’s society? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Tom is joined by Evolutionary Biologist Heather Heying to discuss such matters and more as they explore today’s society and the undeniable biological differences between men and women, how each sex has a unique and powerful role in societies, and why in today’s modern age, culture wars has eroded trust in objective truth. They discuss today’s social movements and the harmful consequences of letting them go too far, the differences between men and women in society, how hunter-gatherer societies may be key to understanding our roles, the origin of men and women being divided in society by role and purpose, the dangers we face if we continue to deny our differences, why the culture war movements are power hungry, how to have a successful workplace environment and team, and the risks we face as a society if we overprotect our children and refuse to let them take risks and make their own decisions.

SHOW NOTES:

Controversy | Heather reveals why talking about the sexes is now a hot button issue. [0:18]

Better? | Heather discusses if it’s really better to be a male in today’s modern society. [4:55]

Hierarchy | Heather discusses the social hierarchy of males and females. [9:20]

Strategies | Heather reveals if today’s social movements are simply giant chess games. [12:23]

Hunter-Gatherer | Heather reveals what males and females inherently gravitate towards in a hunter-gatherer society. [19:53]

Gendered | Heather reveals why cultures divide and label roles as being male or female. [27:18]

Mixing | Heather discusses the challenging dynamics present in groups that mix sexes. [30:20]

Useful | Heather discusses the productive friction between how the sexes work together. [37:41]

Denial | Heather shares the dangers of denying the differences between the sexes. [46:31]

Erode | Heather reveals the tools used today to erode the power of others with society. [52:52]

Teams | Heather and Tom discuss team dynamics, gender roles, and why all that matters is being able to get it done. [58:08]

Choices | Heather discusses if certain traits, choices, or passions are actually ‘better.’ [1:07:09]

Fulfillment | Heather shares the fulfillment she feels from presenting challenging and intellectual discussions with diverse groups of people from all walks of life. [1:09:55]

Parenting | Heather reveals the consequences of sheltering children from problems. [1:15:36]

Risks | Heather reveals the rules she has for her kids so they take on risks. [1:23:58]

Locked Down | Heather discusses the consequences of limiting our movement. [1:30:21]

Getting Better | Heather reveals why you must expose your ideas to feedback. [1:35:20]

Seeking Truth | Heather discusses the fragile echo-chamber of modern day science and academics. [1:41:43]

Self-Corrosive | Heather discusses the self-destructive consequences of culture wars full on assault on objective logic. [1:47:30]

Power Hungry | Heather discusses how today’s culture wars are simply just a matter of power grabbing. [1:53:50]

Narrative | Heather discusses her passion for literature and writing science fiction. [2:00:37]

Closing | Tom closes today’s episode and shares where you can continue to follow Heather’s work and teachings. [2:07:27]

QUOTES:

“…is it true that an entirely male power structure has a tendency to go off the rails in a particular way in which we’re well familiar from like all of history? Yeah, of course, right? Would an all-female power structure go off the rails in a particular way that we’re less familiar with from history? A hundred-percent. I don’t want to see that anymore than I want to see, you know, another World War II…” [15:30]

“…what you said earlier is just exactly right and I’ve never heard anyone say it before which is that when you have been on all-male teams, it’s easier, and when you have been on mixed-sex teams, it’s more productive and I just, you know, so hope that that anecdote holds across everything. It’s what I’m sort of banking on…” [57:23]

“The thing is, yes we get less flexible as we age, for sure. Our brains get less plastic, we get more, you know, canalized into our particular ways of thinking but continuing to expose ourselves to more and more experiences that are different from anything we imagined is how to keep that flexibility…” [1:29:20]

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Your life, like all others, will be full of many unexpected changes. While challenging at times, it is your calling to always walk on a path of joy, happiness, and positivity. Yet, how does one do that when life can be full of fear, failure, pressure, anxiety, awkwardness, and rejection? On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu welcomes five key speakers including Jay Shetty, Alex Banayan, Vanessa Van Edwards, Rushion McDonald, and Humble The Poet to discuss such matters and more as they answer your questions on important topics that are crucial to having a growth mindset and achieving the most joy out of life. They discuss happiness and the principles to achieving it, how to turn fear and failure into a positive, how to be more likable by just being yourself, what to do when life throws unexpected change at you, and how to overcome the pressures of society and social media.

SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Tom welcomes today’s unique speakers who join us to answer your questions. [0:15]

Happiness | Jay Shetty shares the key principles that will lead you to true happiness. [0:30]

Fear | Alex Banayan reveals how you can turn fear and failure into lessons you treasure. [2:12]

Charisma | Vanessa Van Edwards reveals the many ways to be likable. [7:09]

Pivot | Rushion McDonald discusses how to tackle the unpredictable change in your life. [9:20]

Pressure | Humble The Poet shares how you can handle today’s social pressures. [14:56]

Closing | Tom closes today’s episode with thanks for each speaker’s unique perspective. [24:03]

QUOTES:

“We see that psychologically, scientifically, and spiritually the practice of a set of habits every single day can creates states of happiness.” [1:07]

“You can be your best self and find your people. You can be your true self and still be liked.” [8:18]

“Our self-esteem is what other people think about us. Our self-respect is what we think about us.” [19:08]

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Aging. It’s something most, if not all, of us accept as just a normal part of life. Yet, what if we’ve been approaching ‘aging’ wrong this entire time? What if there was a way to not only slow down our aging process but put an end to aging altogether? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by anti-aging, regenerative, and age-reversal medical expert Dr. Alex Paziotopoulos to discuss such matters and more as they explore how you can put a halt to your body’s aging process and begin turning back your biological clock for good. They discuss the modern science behind age reversing, the importance of sleep on your brain, the ideal lifestyle you should be aiming for, why a meat-based diet may be aging you, why your world is ‘too sterile,’ the differences between good and bed stress, the supplements you can take to prevent aging, and the practical steps you can take today to begin slowing down how you age.

SHOW NOTES:

Anti-Aging | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the science behind today’s age reversing. [0:51]

Sleep | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how your lack of sleep might be aging you. [7:05]

During Sleep | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals what occurs in your brain when sleeping. [8:50]

Lifestyle | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the optimal things you can do to prevent aging. [10:20]

Diets | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the differences between meat or plant-based diets. [11:51]

Meat | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the effects of eating meat on the body. [13:44]

Studies | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the studies we should look to for changing our diets. [15:22]

Protein | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the amount of protein you should have per day. [17:25]

Efficiency | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how to achieve the most efficient body. [20:39 ]

Sterile | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the downsides of our extremely sterile world. [21:44]

Good Stress | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the healthy stressors our bodies need. [24:21]

Supplements | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the key supplements to take. [26:06]

Metformin | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how Metformin may prolong our lives. [29:00]

What To Do | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the key pillars of change needed to live longer. [32:44]

Truth | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how he has his patients truly confront their own truths. [37:43]

Bad Stress | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals the stress you need to remove from your life. [39:35]

Connect | Dr. Paziotopoulos reveals how to learn more about changing how you age. [41:37]

QUOTES:

“We want to go beyond what nature created for us and the environment. We want to optimize. The average person isn’t even close to their genetic potential. So, we want to go beyond your genetic potential.” [13:26]

“…you’re not a human being, you’re a conglomerate of all of these organisms together. So you have, you know, hundreds of millions of different species just living in you. And so when we look at hunter-gatherer populations and what their microbiome looks like versus us, we’re completely sterile compared to them.” [21:24]

“There’s not a system of the body that we’re not looking at and that we’re not trying to optimize because it all works together. You can’t just say, “I’ll optimize your heart.” There’s no way, it’s impossible, right? Everything’s connected. And so, we have to look at all the systems and see where we’re at.” [41:09]

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Are you struggling to accomplish your goals because you’re so focused on the outcome? If something “fails” or isn’t a “success,” do you let that eat away at your motivation and define who you are? It’s time for you to throw away everything you’ve learned about success and begin to shift your mindset to focus on your effort in everything you do, rather than the outcome. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by author, entrepreneur, and teacher Seth Godin to discuss such matters and more as they explore why you need to stop focusing on outcomes and begin focusing on your efforts. They discuss why we’re all brainwashed from an early age, the power of streaks, feedback, and criticism, how to move through life with intention, why you have to put your work ‘on the hook,’ how to act with generosity, why making new mistakes is moves you closer to your goal, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the power of having a group around you to provide constructive criticism.

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SHOW NOTES:

Outcome vs Effort | Seth discusses his book and "showing your bad.” [1:01]

Brainwashed | Seth shares how we’ve become brainwashed without knowing it. [2:15]

Changing Lives | Seth discusses his new book and the time taken to write it. [3:35]

Streaks | Seth shares the power of getting feedback and criticism on your work. [5:53]

Intention | Seth discusses how to move towards goals with intention. [7:35]

On the Hook | Seth shares why you should put your work ‘on the hook.’ [9:21]

Generosity | Seth tells a fishing story and the purpose of being connected to your work.  [11:10]

Real Life | Seth discusses how to practically build your ‘art’ into a way of income. [14:00]

Self | Seth discusses why you need to trust yourself. [17:58]

Behavior | Seth discusses why changing your behavior changes your identity. [19:59]

Passion | Seth shares why passion is a choice and how to choose it. [21:24]

Better | Seth discusses the power of ‘seeing’ and developing ‘good taste.’ [25:32 ]

New Mistakes | Seth shares how to move closer and closer to your goals. [28:12]

Imposter Syndrome | Seth discusses the power of verbalizing. [33:08]

Dangers | Seth discusses why always being authentic has its downfalls. [38:14]

Feeling Alive | Seth discusses the purpose of our lives that gives us meaning and joy. [42:46]

Feedback | Seth shares how to let your guard down so that you can take criticism. [40:39]

Build Your Group | Seth discusses the people who’s feedback you should be listening to. [44:14]

Bitterness | Miles Davis and the rabbit hole he got stuck in that turned him bitter. [47:43]

Mindset | Seth shares how he approaches people, life, and our abilities. [51:25]

Takeaway | Seth shares what he hopes you takeaway from today’s discussion. [55:17]

Connect | Seth shares ways you can continue to follow his work and to stay connected. [56:10]

QUOTES:

"The practice is not the means to the output. The practice is the output, because the practice is all we can control.” [6:42]

“Doing the work changes our story about the work and I think it’s so much more reliable, and so much easier, to love what you do than it is to do what you love.” [21:48]

“Consistency is part of being peculiar. Consistently generous, consistently showing up, rhyming with yourself in a way that you’re proud of but no, not authentic. You’re not entitled.” [38:44]

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This Thanksgiving, open your mind and heart to appreciation, gratefulness, and thankfulness for others. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by multiple experts with a focus on positivity, gratefulness, and appreciation including John Maxwell, Jewel, Ken Honda, Rainn Wilson, Chamillionaire, and Jocko Willink. They focus on and discuss the power of valuing others right from the start, how to add value to others’ lives, why you should be profoundly grateful, how to have a mindset of appreciation, the power of always giving back, how to be always looking for positivity, and why relationships are absolutely key to succeeding in life.

SHOW NOTES:

Value People | John Maxwell discusses the power of connecting to others. [1:22]

Adding Value | John Maxwell shares why you should seek to add value for others. [2:03]

Be Profoundly Grateful | Jewel reveals your ability to get addicted to positive things. [5:02]

Gratitude | Jewel reveals how to leverage gratitude to eliminate anxiety. [8:07]

Appreciate | Ken Honda shares how to shift your mindset towards appreciation. [9:58]

Give It Back | Rainn Wilson shares the ultimate potential achieved when serving others. [16:20]

Find The Positives | Chamillionaire discusses the power of focusing on what's possible. [18:35]

Honor Your Relationships | Jocko Willink reveals how to build useful relationships. [22:30]

QUOTES:

“Giving value to people and expressing that to them is the common ground that builds relationships.” [2:01]

“…the people with a radiance of appreciation often attract more people and more opportunities.” [12:02]

“When I say that relationships are the most important thing in getting things done. When I look back at my career in the Navy in the Seal Teams, just about every single thing that I ever did was through relationships." [22:29]

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Are you struggling to kickstart your fitness journey? Has 2020 knocked you back and you’re finding it difficult to get back up and push yourself physically and mentally? On this episode of Health Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by health and fitness expert Drew Manning to discuss such matters and more as they explore Drew’s incredible journey of going from fit to fat to forty and what he’s learned along the way. They discuss the unique struggles people face when out of shape, overweight, or living an unhealthy lifestyle, how to approach body image in a healthy way, why we self-sabotage ourselves when starting out on a fitness journey, how to understand our self-worth, how to become more self-aware, why doing hard things is good both mentally and physically for us, and the importance of finding a community to struggle with along the way.

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SHOW NOTES:

Fit 2 Fat | Drew shares why he is once again going through his extreme transformation. [0:55]

Struggle | Drew shares why people have such difficult experiences when overweight. [3:50]

Body Talk | Drew shares how he approaches discussing body image with his daughters. [5:42]

Parenting | Drew discusses parenting and the curveballs he faces. [8:46]

Physical | Drew discusses why he pushes his children to explore athletics and sports. [10:26]

Drive | Drew shares where his drive for pursuing health comes from. [12:22]

Differences | Drew discusses the differences in feeling healthy and unhealthy. [13:38]

Self-Sabotage | Drew discusses our internal critic that holds us back from going further. [16:45]

Self-Worth | Drew shares how you can develop self-worth and stop self-sabotaging. [19:00]

Self-Awareness | Drew shares ways you can practice becoming more self-aware. [20:50]

Hard Things | Drew discusses the power of doing hard things. [22:08]

Running 100 Miles | Drew shares his inspiring journey of running 100 miles. [23:38]

Diets | Drew shares how people do diets improperly. [28:10]

Blood Work | Drew discusses the importance of tracking your blood work. [31:27]

Hormones | Drew shares how eating unhealthy has affected his libido. [33:00]

Why? | Drew shares what drives him to ultimately return back to his healthy ways. [34:43]

Pushback | Drew discusses why the first two-weeks are the hardest when starting out. [36:01]

Not Alone | Drew shares the importance of finding your community in your journey. [38:05]

Keto | Drew explains his approach to the Mediterranean ketogenic diet. [39:04]

Comparisons | Drew discusses the blood results he will be comparing while dieting. [42:27]

Connect | Drew shares where you can follow his journey and how to connect with him. [43:01]

QUOTES:

“What happens is, as we grow up, I think we become attached to our thoughts, we become attached to our stories, and we become attached to our emotions. And so in those moments, we’re just being pulled in all these different directions based off of how we react to situations…”[19:09]

“There was this other part in my head that said, “Look, this is gonna suck. It sucks right now. This is uncomfortable. This feels like hell, but guess what? All this hell, all this pain is temporary.”” [27:14]

“It’s not about getting ‘the body,’ it’s about falling in love with the process because you’re worth it. Not because you hate yourself and you want to look skinny, but because you’re worth it to live a healthy lifestyle.” [37:51]

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Change. What holds us back from accomplishing it, why do we fail time and time again in pursuit of it, and how can achieve it once and for all? It is what frees us from being stuck in our ways and it opens up our lives to new opportunities, perspectives, and paths that we didn’t even knew existed. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu joins psychotherapist and author  Lori Gottlieb to discuss such matters and more as they explore the power of therapy, how to move on from your past and forwards towards change, and why self-compassion is crucial to leading a happy life. They discuss how to become unstuck in your negative ways, how to truly achieve change in your life, why it’s crucial you need to have self-compassion, the freedom in knowing you have choices, how to see things from other people’s perspectives, how forgiveness is truly achieved, and ways to overcome trauma and pain.

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SHOW NOTES:

Stories | Lori shares the power of stories and why she chose that approach for her book. [0:10]

Unstuck | Lori discusses the power of therapy and its ability to move you forward in life. [1:23]

Change | Lori discusses our incredible ability to make changes to our personalities. [2:57]

Approach | Lori shares her approach as a therapist to encourage her patients to change. [4:41]

Choice | Lori discusses why people face such challenges when trying to make change. [6:35]

Comfort | Lori shares how she makes her patients comfortable with the idea of change. [9:10]

The List | Lori shares the guideline that can help you begin moving towards change.  [10:05]

Self-Compassion | Lori discusses how to develop self-compassion in your life. [14:29]

Cognitive | Lori shares her approach in relation to cognitive behavioral therapy. [15:57]

Homework | Lori reveals the actionable homework she assigns to those that seek it. [16:45]

Freedom | Lori discusses the power of taking a breath and feeling the freedom of choice. [17:56]

Perspectives | Lori shares the power of putting yourself in other people’s shoes. [20:59]

Betrayal | Lori shares how she approaches cases of patients with hurting relationships. [23:41]

Cheating | Lori discusses what could really have been going on when a partner cheats. [25:35]

Patterns | Lori shares examples of unfinished business brought into relationships. [27:00]

Childhood | Lori discusses the influence of your childhood self has on your adult self. [28:27]

Forgiveness | Lori discusses the true nature of forgiveness and how it’s achieved. [29:50]

Overcome | Loris discusses how a couple can come back together after betrayal. [35:43]

The Sexes | Lori shares the similarities between both men and women in therapy. [38:23]

Trauma | Lori discusses pain and how it shapes our personalities if we don’t heal. [41:53]

Move Forward | Lori shares why you need to accept the freedom of adulthood. [44:36]

Reframe | Lori discusses how you should frame your mind to let go and move forward. [46:36]

Connect | Lori shares how you can continue to follow her and stay connected. [47:50]

QUOTES:

“…some of us, like sort of human nature, would rather stay in the familiar place, even if the familiar is miserable or unpleasant, than to say I’m gonna risk something and go to this place that makes me really uncomfortable.” [7:47]

“Most big transformations come about from the tiny, almost imperceptible, steps that we take along the way.” [9:49]

“People act a certain way because they have to keep you at a distance so that you can’t see their pain.” [43:16]

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The experiences you carry with you from your past greatly affect how you respond in the future. We are constantly feeding our brain data based on the world and circumstances we live in. Based on these experiences, our brain is able to formulate a ‘best guess’ and, thus, we form our responses. But are we really in control of our responses? Does our brain truly know anything or is everything our brain concludes merely just a ‘best guess’ and nothing more? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Tom joins neuroscientist, psychologist, and author Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett to discuss such matters and more as they explore how the human brain develops it’s responses to the world and why it’s important for us to not only understand it for our own sake, but for the benefit of others as well. They discuss the difference between emotion and affect, how our brains develop during childhood, how culture is built into our brains, how concepts are formed and used within our brains, what our body budgets are, and why we should be always approach each other with empathy and compassion first.

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SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Tom introduces today’s guest, neuroscientist, and author Lisa Feldman Barrett. [0:03]

Emotions | Lisa discusses the key differences between experiencing emotion and affect. [0:39]

Brain Guesses | Lisa breaks down how our brains process data to inform us how to feel. [9:07]

Sense Data | Lisa shares how our brain processes our senses and the fidelity of each. [11:04]

Semantic | Lisa reveals why the notion that we don’t experience emotion isn’t semantic. [19:59]

Development | Lisa discusses the early development and wiring of a baby’s brain. [25:34]

Culture | Lisa discusses how our cultures are developed into us at an early age. [31:04]

Usability | Lisa breaks down culture and how they serve us in our pursuit of our goals. [37:31]

Concepts | Lisa discusses what concepts are and how they work in our mind’s eye. [42:21]

Change | Lisa shares how experiences have the power to change our brain’s function. [47:51]

Stuck in the Past | Lisa discusses why people are stuck on past experiences. [54:30]

Body Budget | Lisa shares what your body budget is and how you balance it. [57:19]

Deficits | Lisa discusses the traits of today’s world that drains our body budgets. [1:03:53]

Give and Take | Lisa shares how we influence and balance each other’s body budgets. [1:11:46]

Responsibility | Lisa shares why we need to educate ourselves on body budgets. [1:16:52]

Little Things | Lisa shares the things we should be mindful of for a more fulfilling life. [1:23:23]

Different Paths | Lisa discusses the benefits and disadvantages of a zen approach. [1:25:19]

Debate | Lisa discusses our current political system and how we speak to each other. [1:29:20]

Goals | Lisa discusses how we prioritize in pursuit of achieving our goals. [1:37:58]

Empathy | Lisa shares the practice of approaching people with compassion. [1:42:36]

Closing | Tom shares his final thoughts and the power of Lisa’s teachings. [1:49:10]

QUOTES:

“…there is no “just the cultural interpretation.” When your brain is making a prediction about what something means, that is a very sensory motor prediction, there is no culture laid on top.” [32:11]

“When your brain is making a prediction, it’s using regularities from experience in your past. And if you live in a particular culture, your regulators are going to be really different than somebody in a different culture.” [46:14]

“The important thing to understand is that every experience you have has the capacity to, even a little bit, change your brain’s function in the future.” [53:35]

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In life, what is it that pushes us to discover our true self-identities? Who are we truly and how can we begin to know ourselves on the deepest level possible so that we can push through life’s greatest failures and relish in life’s greatest successes? By chasing fear, taking on challenges, and learning to live in discomfort, we can uncover who it is we truly are. On this episode of Impact Theory, Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the stories and lessons Matthew has accumulated throughout his life that defines his drive, purpose, and his true self-identity. They discuss the lessons in Matthew’s new book ‘Greenlights,’ why you need to discover your true self, how needing puts you in a position to not be yourself, how to truly develop confidence, why resistance in life reveals who we truly are, why reinventing yourself through life is key to growth, how chasing fear keeps your drive alive, and what values are important to leading a life of freedom.

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SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Tom introduces and welcomes Matthew McConaughey to today’s show. [0:03]

Origin | Matthew discusses the origin behind writing his new book, 'Greenlights.’ [1:02]

Knowing Yourself | Matthew shares the importance of knowing yourself on a deep level. [3:10 ]

Stop Needing | Matthew shares how desperation removes us from being truly ourselves. [7:07]

Confidence | Matthew reveals the power of truly not giving a damn. [10:10]

Resistance | Matthew  shares an incredible story of truly discovering himself in Australia. [13:42]

Alone | Matthew discusses the power of sitting alone with yourself. [21:10]

Journeys | Matthew shares how uncomfortable journeys always provide life lessons. [23:34 ]

Identity | Matthew reveals what forms our identity as we walk through life. [27:46]

Re-Invent Yourself | Matthew discusses how he didn’t let fame trap him from growing. [34:03]

Chase Fear | Matthew shares why you should pursue things that scare you. [37:11]

Challenge | Matthew shares a story of chasing a recurring dream of a journey in Africa. [40:12 ]

Just Go | Matthew reveals the power of making a choice and committing to it. [54:01]

Values | Matthew shares the values you should embrace for a life of freedom. [55:45]

Lessons | Matthew shares the lessons he seeks to pass on to his children. [1:01:25]

Closing | Tom shares the inspiration found in Matthew’s new book, ‘Greenlights.’ [1:04:02]

QUOTES:

“What better subject to study than ourselves? What better subject to interrogate and investigate daily? What’s the one character that we are never going to get, that we should never get bored with chasing to figure out? But also, what’s the one character that we can’t get away from? Ourselves. It’s the one person that we can’t get rid of.” [3:07]

“…there’s a responsibility to freedom and that there is freedom in responsibility.” [55:41]

“If you live hating and feeling like you can’t do stuff or lying, you’re not going to create green lights in your future for yourself.” [1:03:43]

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The quality of our health isn’t defined by one singular meal, experience, or moment but rather by a collection of our habits over the long term. What we put into our bodies and the environment we build around ourselves can have a great affect on our health over a long period of time. How can we build a healthy environment for ourselves that includes healthy foods, habits, and a safe and healthy home? On this episode of Health Theory, holistic solution-oriented specialist and environmental health expert Dr. Christian Gonzalez joins Tom Bilyeu to sit down and discuss such matters and mores as they discuss the link between our environment and illness, disease, and cancer. They discuss the impact of GMOs on our health, which foods to avoid, which foods to consume more of, how our environments affect our health, the affect of BPA on the body, ways to detox our bodies and rid ourselves of pesticides and heavy metals, how cancer forms in the body and ways to prevent it, and how our diet is directly linked to cancer growth.

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GMOs | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the importance of gut function and GMOs. [0:51]

Food List | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares common foods that are affected most by GMOs. [3:19] 

Tests | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the way to test your body for pesticides. [4:00]

Environmental Medicine | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses how exposure affects health. [4:33]

What to Avoid | Dr. Christian Gonzalez reveals the pesticides to avoid and how to do so. [6:16]

BPA | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the negative affects of BPA in the body. [7:30]

Heavy Metals | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares the heavy metals that affect our health. [9:52]

Detox Systems | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the detox systems we need everyday. [11:19]

Home | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares how to detox your home. [16:02]

Cancer | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses the links and causes of cancer. [20:05]

Trauma | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares the link between trauma, stress, and cancer. [24:20]

Sophisticated | Dr. Christian Gonzalez reveals what cancer is trying to do in the body. [26:58]

Cells | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses how a cell is triggered and becomes cancerous. [30:35]

Causes | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares what tests could determine causes of cancer. [33:14]

Diets | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares the diets he puts his patients on. [34:32 ]

Anti-Cancer | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares what has anti-cancer properties. [35:13]

Keto & Fasting | Dr. Christian Gonzalez discusses glucose, fasting, and cancer. [38:52]

Connect | Dr. Christian Gonzalez shares how you can find him and follow him for more. [40:43]

QUOTES:

“BPA mimics estrogen, binds to the cell, and then tells the cell, “Hey, estrogen’s here, act accordingly.”” [8:13]

“…we don’t have to be crazy hardcore, we just have to make little shifts over time…” [18:20]

“Is there an obstacle to healing and are we giving the body what it needs to heal? I believe almost every disease can be healed if we ask that question.” [31:31]

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Living with depression, anxiety, and negative thoughts each and every day can feel like a merry-go-round of pain that is seemingly impossible to get off of. What if there was a quick, prescription-free method that was powerful and effective at attacking the roots of our negative thoughts? What would a clear step-by-step blueprint look like? How can we begin walking on a path towards feeling great and eliminating our deep-seated depression, anxiety, and negativity? On this episode of Impact Theory, psychiatrist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and author David Burns joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the incredible and real world practical effects of cognitive behavioral therapy and how you can begin applying it your life today to overcome depression, anxiety, and negativity. They discuss the power of cognitive behavioral therapy, the connection between your emotional thoughts and neurochemistry, the power of T.E.A.M. therapy, techniques to overcoming your negative thoughts, and the types of resistance and roadblocks we create for ourselves in therapy and recovery.

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SHOW NOTES:

Breakdown | David breaks down cognitive behavioral therapy and why it’s effective. [1:13]

Brain | David discusses the connection between chemicals in the brain and our emotions. [6:21]

T.E.A.M. Therapy | David breaks down what T.E.A.M. cognitive therapy is. [10:30]

Postpartum | David discusses why postpartum depression isn’t a chemical reaction. [13:22]

Train Tracks | David shares a story about a train and its connection to our thoughts. [15:27]

Techniques | David reveals key steps to overcoming depression and negative thoughts. [21:52]

Resistance | David shares the roadblocks people put up for themselves during recovery. [31:38]

Magic Button | David shares the power ‘positive reframing’ has in overcoming negativity. [34:11]

Resistance Types | David breaks down the types of resistances exist in our minds. [42:59]

Speaking | David shares how he overcame his own anxiety with fear of public speaking. [48:09]

Praise | Tom shares his praise for David’s work and the impact it has had on his life. [58:04]

QUOTES:

“The discovery that you’re wrong when you’re depressed, that you’re giving yourself unfair or wrong messages, is the greatest discovery a human being can make." [15:08]

“It’s learning to treat yourself with compassion and kindness and realism rather than bullying yourself with these distorted negative thoughts, and that was really the essence of cognitive therapy.” [29:26]

“…there’s something that you’re going to have to do, that you’re not going to want to do, to get better.” [45:52]

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Trauma, healing, and 2020. It is without a doubt that this year has been one of the most dark and tumultuous years in America’s modern history. Every corner of the country has felt physical, emotional, mental, and economic pain. Without a doubt, there will be a great deal of trauma felt as a result of this year. How should we be responding to it? What can we do to cope with such trauma in life and how can we come through dark times stronger and more resilient than before? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, author, blogger, and motivational speaker Rachel Hollis joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore how to look at trauma in your life in a strong, healthy, and productive way that will help you move past it and grow. They discuss the devastation of 2020, why you need to speak from your scars, the origin of intuition, why you should crave competition, how to deal with stress, the reality of being a hardcore entrepreneur as a woman, the importance of having goals in life, the challenges they both faced in building their businesses, and much more.

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SHOW NOTES:

Where We Are Now | Rachel shares why she decided to write a book on trauma. [0:45]

Economic Disaster | Rachel discusses the economic devastation felt this year. [7:15]

Speak From Your Scars | Rachel reveals why she included her divorce in the book. [10:52]

Comments | Rachel discusses YouTube and social media comments. [14:31]

Energy Healing | Rachel discusses energy healing and cold reading. [21:10]

Intuition | Rachel and Tom discuss intuition and where it comes from. [29:24]

Everybody Has Something | Rachel and Tom discuss the minimum requirements. [33:58]

The Social Dilemma | Rachel discusses the dark truth of technology. [36:04]

Crave | Rachel and Tom discuss what’s possible to get addicted to and what isn’t. [41:38]

Writing | Rachel and Tom discuss writing motivational books versus writing fiction. [50:43]

Character | Rachel and Tom discuss what makes up a person’s character. [53:59]

Competition | Rachel and Tom discuss being competitive in your pursuit of your goals. [58:27]

Death | Rachel and Tom discuss death and confronting mortality. [59:25]

Childhood | Rachel shares how her childhood had an impact on the rest of her life. [1:06:16]

Sincere Pursuit | Tom shares why if today were his last day, he would be proud. [1:08:07]

Authenticity | Rachel and Tom discuss the importance of knowing yourself. [1:10:00]

Dealing With Stress | Rachel and Tom discuss meditation and managing stress. [1:18:17]

Rules | Rachel and Tom discuss the importance of drawing a line in the sand. [1:26:04]

Entrepreneur | Rachel discusses being a woman in ‘hardcore’ entrepreneurship. [1:27:56]

Goals | Rachel and Tom discuss the importance of having a goal. [1:37:14]

Money | Rachel and Tom share why money should never be the motivating factor. [1:44:35]

Business | Rachel and Tom discuss the perseverance needed in building businesses.[1:48:34]

Identity | Rachel shares why she keeps pushing through the barriers. [1:54:58]

Difficulty | Rachel and Tom share the challenges they faced that brought them to today. [2:02:15]

Social Media | Rachel shares how she discovered the reason for her anxiety. [2:10:15]

Imagery | Tom and Rachel discuss the power crafted images in our minds have. [2:16:13]

Men & Women | Rachel and Tom discuss the unique strengths of men and women.  [2:26:13]

Truth | Rachel and Tom discuss what is absolute truth and whether it exists or not. [2:31:58]

Robert Greene | Rachel and Tom discuss the writings of Robert Greene. [2:37:47]

Seduction | Tom and Rachel discuss the power of seduction, love, and marriage. [2:42:07]

Fears | Tom and Rachel share their mutual fear over brain damage. [2:49:16]

Weight Loss | Tom and Rachel discuss intermittent fasting and weight loss. [2:54:50]

Working Breakdown | Tom and Rachel discuss their work routines and schedules. [3:04:25]

Motherhood | Rachel shares why she didn’t enjoy being a mom at first. [3:09:44]

Wedding Planning | Rachel shares crazy stories from being a wedding planner. [3:12:47]

QUOTES:

“You’re never supposed to teach from your open wounds, you’re supposed to teach from scars.” [12:00]

“The magic happens in the pursuit. You become who you’re meant to be in the pursuit of something.” [1:38:15]

“There are a lot of people who will quit what was a billion dollar idea, who won’t ever make the podcast that would have been better than Rogan, right? They will stop doing the thing that actually was genius because someone was mean to them on social [media].” [2:10:23]

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Procrastination, indecision, and the challenges we face when following through with our goals. What are powerful steps we can take today to overcome these setbacks, why do we tend lose our motivation and focus halfway towards our goals in the first-place, and how can we adopt a growth mindset that keeps us from losing motivation in the future? On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down to discuss such matters and more as he addresses your submitted questions on overcoming procrastination, staying focused, and taking action towards your goals. He discusses finding time in your busy schedule to stay productive, how to turn wants into needs, how to establish rules in your life to stay on track, ways to tackle your insecurity and fall in love with the process, how to overcome indecision and begin moving towards your goals, and the importance of turning off notifications and having no distractions.

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SHOW NOTES:

Finding Time | Tom shares strategies on maximizing hustle time to focus on productivity. [0:38]

What do You Value? | Tom discusses how to stay motivated and focused on your goals. [6:23]

Wants & Needs | Tom shares how to hack your mind and turn wants into needs. [11:50]

Establishing Rules | Tom shares the importance of setting rules for your life. [17:48]

Skills Have Utility | Tom reveals how to keep reading and absorbing knowledge. [22:18]

Tackling Insecurity | Tom shares why you need to focus on what you can become. [25:59]

Overcoming Indecision | Tom reveals the importance of trying, failing, and going again. [32:00]

Turn Off Notifications | Tom discusses the importance of working without distractions. [37:30]

Go Get It | Tom describes the criteria needed when setting your goals. [42:10]

QUOTES:

“…there needs to be two things true about the goals you're trying to accomplish. One, they need to honorable and, two, they need to be exciting.” [7:38]

“You’re hopelessly average, amazing. And now it’s about recognizing that the average human being is designed to learn and grow and to get better. And so now it’s a question of how do we put enough time and energy into something to actually get better at that thing. And that really is the key that we want to focus on.” [28:54]

“The only thing I think people should fear is standing still. So, I’ve often said that, “Running a thousand miles an hour in the wrong direction is better than standing still.”” [33:34]

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Diet, nutrition, and mental health. What is the connection between them, how does our nutrition influence our mental health and emotions, and what are the steps we can take today to walk on a path towards proper brain health? Has your diet significantly affected your emotions, behaviors, or mental wellbeing? Are you seeking a powerful alternative to the never-ending cycle of prescriptions? On this episode of Health Theory, nutritional psychiatrist and author Dr. Uma Naidoo joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the connection between your diet and your mental behaviors. They discuss ways to lower anxiety through diet, the affect sweeteners have on your brain, what key foods to avoid, the ketogenic diet, what steps you can take for proper brain health, the dangerous and hidden ingredients in fast food, how to build a healthy proper salad, and what supplements everyone can benefit from taking.

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SHOW NOTES:

Mind & Body | Dr. Naidoo shares her journey to focusing on nutritional psychiatry. [0:46]

Anxiety | Dr. Naidoo discusses the connection between your diet and your mental health. [2:41]

Sweeteners | Dr. Naidoo shares the affect of sweeteners on your mental health. [5:55]

Foods to Avoid | Dr. Naidoo reveals the foods to avoid for better mood and mental health. [9:09]  Panic | Dr. Naidoo discusses the connection between anxiety and being hypoglycemic.[12:16]

Keto | Dr. Naidoo discusses the ketogenic diet and its relation to improved anxiety. [13:35]

Brain Health | Dr. Naidoo discusses the ‘brain diet’ and the best foods for our brain. [15:06]

Alcohol | Dr. Naidoo discusses a healthy approach to consuming alcohol. [17:48]

Sodium | Dr. Naidoo shares her take on sodium and its affect on our health. [20:34]

Fast Food | Dr. Naidoo reveals the hidden, yet dangerous, ingredients in fast food. [26:12]

Meat | Dr. Naidoo shares the best practices for having animal protein in your diet. [30:23]

Mediterranean | Dr. Naidoo breaks down the mediterranean diet and its benefits. [32:09]

Easy Steps | Dr. Naidoo shares the ‘easy wins’ you can implement into your diet. [34:02]

Magnesium | Dr. Naidoo discusses the importance of magnesium in our diet. [36:15]

Salads | Dr. Naidoo reveals the dos and don’ts of building a healthy salad. [37:15]

Supplements | Dr. Naidoo discusses the supplements most people can benefit from. [41:33]

Connect | Dr. Naidoo shares how you can follow her to learn more. [42:54]

QUOTES:

“When a doctor says to you, “Here take this prescription,” as I have done as well, it’s disempowering to someone, you know. You’re being told you have to do this and you have this symptom and this is what will make you better. I think that nutrition and food flips that ratio and puts the person in the driver seat.” [25:14]

“Having those little things at the tips of the fingers is empowering; knowing that there are 200 names for sugar." [28:30]

“What I find is that of the different diets, the mediterranean eating pattern has consistently shown the best results for depression and anxiety.” [32:00]

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Breathing; A mindless activity we do each and every day without giving any effort, thought, or practice. Perhaps this is the reason why so many of us suffer from poor sleep, lack of energy, weakened immune systems, and slow metabolisms. On this episode of Impact Theory, journalist and author of “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” James Nestor joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss why you need to immediately reevaluate your entire approach to breathing. They discuss how the way that you are breathing may be detrimental to your entire life, the power of breathing less, the incredible feats of free divers, the power of breathing through your nose, the health benefits of proper breathing, and how chewing positively transforms your face and airways. 

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SHOW NOTES:

Discovery | James reveals the most surprising thing he’s discovered about breathing. [0:19]

Causes | James discusses the root cause of modern breathing problems. [1:49]

Implications | James discusses the negative effects of improper breathing. [2:47]

Science | James discusses the no-bullshit approach he’s taken to his research. [5:11]

Free Diving | James shares the extraordinary breathing feats of free divers. [7:13]

Western Mind | James discusses the bifurcation with the western and eastern mindset. [14:49]

Breathe Less | James reveals the importance of holding your breath and being flexible. [18:53]

Nose Breathing | James discusses the benefits of breathing through the nose. [21:00]

Plugged Nose | James shares a story of plugging his nose and the damage caused. [27:09]

Resurgence | James reveals why the science of breathing is becoming widely accepted. [31:30]

Tummo Breathing | James shares the power of heating yourself up through breathing. [35:23]

Mysteries | James discusses the discoveries still left to be made with breathing science. [41:13]

Health | James shares why breathing should be more of a topic of discussion. [43:56]

Slow Breathing | James shares powerful breathings tips for increasing circulation. [45:26]

Everyday Breathing | James discusses best breathing practices for everyday health. [48:28]

Chewing | James discusses the importance of chewing and it’s incredible benefits. [51:11]

Connect | James shares ways to follow him to learn more and stay connected. [54:09]

QUOTES:

“Just breathing equivalent breaths through the nose than through the mouth will increase oxygenation by about 20%.” [22:34]

“Allowing the body to enter a state where it can heal itself, which is what it’s doing every minute of every day, but we need to allow our bodies to do more of that. And that, to me, is really the core of what breathing allows us to do.” [35:13]

“The important thing is to know that to bolster your body’s defenses, to focus on your breathing, can absolutely have a profound affect on your immune function.” [44:53]

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A single idea can be a parasite to the mind. It can enter our thoughts without us even knowing, bury itself deep within our psyche, and transform our entire reality and outlook on the world. Do you have the mental strength, prowess, and awareness needed to identify when this may be happening? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, professor and author of ‘The Parasitic Mind,’ Dr. Gad Saad, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such important matters and more as they explore how ideas can act as parasites to the mind and what you should be mindful of in this age of identity politics. They discuss the dangers of post-modernism, the changing culture in the western world, the void of common sense, nature versus nurture, why people latch onto ideas that separate them from true reality, how America is closer to a civil war than one might think, and how identity politics is a slippery slope that leads to dangerous consequences.

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SHOW NOTES:

Nature vs Nurture | Gad discusses the moving forces that define who we are. [0:15]

Hierarchy of Needs | Gad discusses the universal drivers all humans share. [3:58]

Idea Pathogens | Gad reveals the dangers of idea pathogens to humans. [13:04]

Reality | Gad discusses why people latch onto ideas that separate them from reality. [17:30]

Prestige | Gad discusses the difference prestige has for a man and a woman. [24:28]

Biological | Gad discusses why humans are ego-defensive and escape reality. [27:06]

Self-Delusion | Gad discusses how self-delusion has healthy-practical benefits. [33:23]

Self-Deception | Gad discusses why we’re so good at bullshitting ourselves. [40:09]

Value System | Gad reveals how the daily pursuit of our ideals brings purpose. [42:56]

Costly Signaling | Gad discusses why sexual signals must ultimately be costly. [48:57] 

Threats | Gad shares a story of receiving death threats and dealing with anxiety. [01:01:03]

Rituals | Gad shares his story of living through Lebanon’s violence and civil war. [01:04:52]

Civil War | Gad discusses the inevitable civil war in the western world. [01:08:12]

Gender Pronouns | Gad shares his story as a challenger of gender-pronoun policing. [01:17:57]

The Left | Gad reveals the reality of why it appears he only criticizes the political left. [01:24:06]

Ethics | Gad shares differences between deontological and consequentialist ethics. [01:35:57]

Humility | Gad and Tom discuss humility and the mindset needed to see one’s self. [01:40:08]

Guided | Gad discusses humans need for a packaged guide to living. [01:44:58]

Self-Help | Tom shares his journey to identifying ‘self-help’ as his purpose. [01:46:25]

QUOTES:

“And so, by studying certain behaviors, phenomena, or morphological features in other species, it can say something about us.” [15:18]

“In the pursuit of noble causes, you can’t murder truth.” [32:34]

“Identity politics is a cancer to human-dignity. It is grotesque.” [01:13:03]

“I’m always playing. I’m playing in the landscape of cerebral pursuit. What can be more beautiful?” [01:49:56]

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Each of us are walking a unique path towards our individual goals and dreams. It may not seem clear now, but ultimately with enough drive, confidence, and intention, you will reach the finish line. Still, there will be many dark valleys and periods of adversity along the way. Who should you be leaning on to find strength and support during these times, how do you push through them, and where do you find the confidence to keep going as they repeatedly happen? Former Fifth Harmony member and now solo-artist and author, Ally Brooke, joins Tom Bilyeu on this episode of Impact Theory to discuss such matters and more as they explore Ally’s journey into the music industry, how she pushed through times of adversity, and why you should hold onto a mustard seed of faith and never give up. They discuss Ally’s early roots, the drive she had when breaking into the industry, how she held onto her self-identity through it all, the importance of owning your own confidence, being intentional, and why giving up is never an option.

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SHOW NOTES:

Journey | Ally discusses her journey of rising to fame as a teen. [0:37]

Dreams | Ally reveals the dream she had early on and how it differed to her reality. [4:07]

Drive | Ally discusses the image she had in her head as a child that drove her to succeed. [9:45]

Identity | Ally reveals how she’s held onto her self-identity through the hard times. [12:52]

Rebuilding | Ally discusses how she built herself in a new-positive direction. [16:43]

Faith | Ally shares what “having a mustard seed of faith” means. [19:48]

Shifted | Ally discusses how and when things can be turned around during dark times. [20:52]

Confidence | Ally shares how your confidence shouldn’t rely on validation from others. [22:43]

Intention | Ally shares the careful intentions she had throughout her creative process. [23:54]

Never Giving Up | Ally shares the mentality and choices it takes to never giving up. [29:16]

Connect | Ally shares how you can continue to connect and follow her. [31:45]

QUOTES:

“I’m going to choose to listen to my fans who are supporting me and telling me to love myself. I’m going to choose to listen to my parents and them saying the same thing. I’m going to choose to listen to that deeper voice inside of me that says, “Turn it off, don’t believe the lies.”” [14:00]

“Sometimes you just have to ride it out. Like, it doesn’t mean the next day will be better, it doesn’t even mean the next month or maybe even the next year. But, just ride it out and have that mustard seed of faith.” [18:44]

“Knowing that you cannot just survive, but thrive. In the end, it’s incredible and things can change.” [28:33]

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In today’s world, we can sometimes struggle to find the time to build healthy, long-lasting habits that we can execute on a daily basis. Many times, habits feel like difficult chores that are constantly being pushed out of the way by the hustle of life. Whether it’s work, raising kids, chores around the house or marriage, there are always things taking up time in our busy schedules, preventing us from building habits. On this episode of Health Theory, medical doctor and author of “Feel Better in 5,” Rangan Chatterjee, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss the power of five-minute habits and how you can change your identity, as well as your health, through small and easy steps to take every day. They discuss the importance of your heart and spirit, how to build five-minute habits into your everyday routine, how to actually change behaviors, easy mental health hacks you can use everyday, how identity is connected to and shaped by action, and how beginning with just one small habit everyday can change your health for good.

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SHOW NOTES:

Heart | Rangan shares why heart is more important than the mind or body. [0:27]

Listen | Rangan shares the what the ‘tea ritual’ is and benefit he’s found from listening. [3:00]

Habits | Rangan discusses habits, behaviors, and the power of triggers. [5:21]

The Power of 5 Minutes | Rangan shares why 5-minutes is important. [8:53]

Simplicity | Rangan discusses the power and essence of simplicity. [10:21]

Behavior Change | Rangan shares why we should approach health simplicity. [17:26]

Three Pillars | Rangan reveals easy mental health hacks you can do. [18:23]

Journaling | Rangan discusses best approaches for journaling. [20:59]

Shifting | Tom shares the power of meditation and escaping negative thoughts. [25:24]

Motivation | Rangan discusses the motivation wave and planning for the hard times. [26:30]

Identity | Rangan discusses shaping identity through action. [28:44]

Positive | Rangan shares how to develop positive-affirming habits. [30:58]

The Classic 5 | Rangan reveals high-impact workout ideas that only take 5 minutes. [32:38]

Heart | Rangan shares how to tap into connection during these trying times. [35:24]

Keystone | Rangan shares the power of your keystone habit that feeds everything else. [39:30]

QUOTES:

“Knowledge is not enough to lead to action, it’s not enough. Inspiration is not enough. There has to be a structure. There has to be a system.” [11:26]

“Framework is mind, body, heart.” [19:41]

“And actually, it’s not repetition that creates habits. It’s emotions that creates habits.” [30:40]

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Identity is all around you. Whether you’re consuming social media, reading a book, streaming a new series online, or having a conversation with a friend or family member, you are receiving signals from the world that shape your self-identity. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, your self-identity is switched on and telling you the parameters of which you need to live in. What if we can escape this box we’ve built around us? What does true freedom from excuses look like? On this episode of Impact Theory, world-renowned speaker, author, and venture capitalist Vusi Thembakwayo joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the controversial ideas of self-identity, freedom of the mind, and why you have no excuse to begin taking action today. They discuss how self-identity can limit our potential, why being free doesn’t mean living in freedom, why you have to have a willingness to fail, how to be your own savior, and the inspiration of Nelson Mandela.

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SHOW NOTES:

No Excuses | Vusi shares his principles for overcoming excuses and succeeding. [0:36]

Mentality | Vusi shares how he’s cultivated a mentality focused on overcoming adversity. [3:50]

Inspire | Vusi shares what he teaches and how he inspires others to make progress. [7:35]

Identity | Vusi reveals how identity can be holding us back mentally from progressing. [10:08]

Freedom | Vusi discusses the concept that true freedom exists in the mind. [13:20]

Connection | Vusi discusses the connection between identity and freedom of the mind. [17:59]

Movement | Vusi shares why you should have a willingness to fail and just get started. [23:12]

Input | Vusi shares the practical lessons he’s learned through martial arts. [28:46]

Mastery | Vusi reveals how he adopted a mentality that’s focused around mastery. [32:05]

Core Basics | Vusi shares the three pillars of focus he teaches on day one.  [34:50]

A Pact | Vusi shares his story of making a pact of sacrifice with his mom. [41:18]

Encouragement | Vusi shares what his emotional relationship is like with his mom. [46:00]

Mandela | Vusi discusses what it was like to be in Nelson Mandela’s presence. [48:02]

Step Up | Vusi shares why you have to save yourself and not wait for a messiah. [52:55]

Learn More | Vusi shares how and where you can continue to follow him. [56:23]

QUOTES:

“Do you want emotion or do you want progress? Because you can’t have both.” [5:46]

“When somebody asks the question, “Who are you?” How do you answer that question?” [22:50]

“Don’t give me something out of pity, I don’t want pity. Give me something because I’m the best at what I do.” [27:54]

“And [Nelson Mandela] said, “Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible, and trust in the unknown.”” [52:02]

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What does it mean to pursue true greatness? Is it defined by the amount of trophies, awards, or wealth you’ve accumulated? Or is it something less physical and perhaps only found deep under the surface of our character? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, bestselling-author Ryan Holiday joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss stoicism, character, and the philosophy of action and how it can be applied to your life today to create a drive towards your goals. They discuss how the stoics would interpret today’s political culture and identity politics, the power of moderation as a virtue, why character is crucial to play the infinite game of life, what true heroes look like, and equality in America.

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SHOW NOTES:

Stoicism | Ryan and Tom discuss how the ‘stoics’ would interpret today’s culture wars. [0:46]

Be Involved | Ryan discusses how stoicism is a philosophy of action, not thought. [7:02]

Politics | Ryan discusses today’s identity politics and it’s consequences on one's self. [12:00] 

Equilibrium | Ryan discusses virtues and their balance needed in today’s political culture. [17:55]

Preferred Indifference | Ryan reveals why you should seek independence in thought. [23:41]

Goals | Ryan discusses leadership, shared goals and how ego can be detrimental. [28:26]

Character | Ryan reveals why character is what you need for the infinite game of life. [34:54]

Elasticity | Ryan discusses the idea of ‘greatness’ and its elasticity. [41:48]

Greatness | Ryan shares the incredible story of James Stockdale. [49:18]

McCain | Ryan reveals why John McCain is in the same camp of greatness. [58:43]

Heroes | Ryan reveals why we don’t celebrate true greatness in today’s culture. [01:02:41]

Women’s Strength | Ryan discusses the power, courage, and impact of female heroes. [1:09:25]

Encouragement | Tom shares the encouraging impact his wife has had on his life. [1:15:09] 

Sink or Swim | Ryan discusses the consequences of today’s changing world. [1:18:44] 

No Shoving Principal | Ryan discusses the power of competition and the drive to win. [1:22:16]

Disadvantages | Ryan discusses the history of the unfair playing field in America. [1:29:00]

Context | Ryan reveals the approach and historical context of Booker T. Washington. [1:38:38]

Approaches | Tom discusses the different approaches to solving the same problem. [1:43:37]

Impact on Others | Ryan discusses the ultimate purpose of stoicism. [1:46:46]

Change | Tom and Ryan discuss the power to cause change. [1:49:00]

QUOTES:

“To me, moderation is a key virtue of life.” [22:06]

“The podium and a prison is the same place.” [45:11]

“If they can force you to do it, you don’t know how to die." [54:11]

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Addiction. Where does it originate from, what keeps us coming back to feed it, and how can we leverage it into a strength? On this episode of Impact Theory, Olympic silver-medalist Dotsie Bausch joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and explore the full depth of addictive habits to show how you can take control of your addictions and re-aim them towards new-productive outlets. They speak about the drive that suffering breeds, the other side of addiction and pain, how we are all addicted to something, how Dotsie re-aimed her addictive tendencies towards cycling, the impact therapy had on her life, why you shouldn’t be afraid to enter ‘the darkness,’ and how pushing yourself always leads to growth.

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SHOW NOTES:

Beginnings | Dotsie shares her story of first picking up cycling. [0:31]

Suffering | Dotsie discusses body dysmorphia, anorexia, and how discipline ties in. [2:54]

Sickness | Dotsie discusses how she pointed her pain towards hardcore Olympic training. [5:53]

The Other Side | Dotsie shares how she overcame anorexia and ‘flipped the coin.’ [8:52]

Addiction | Dotsie discusses how relinking the mind and body leads to powerful healing. [13:22]

Fear | Dotsie shares how her addictions was her best friend and worst enemy. [16:42]

Cycling | Dotsie discusses how she began to point her obsession towards cycling. [20:00]

Miles | Dotsie shares how she went from inexperienced in cycling to ‘Olympic ready.’ [24:26]

Go Harder | Dotsie discusses why she kept pushing herself in pursuit of greatness. [27:02]

Compete | Dotsie discusses being competitive with oneself versus others. [30:25]

The Darkness | Dotsie shares what it means to ‘go to a deep dark place.’ [32:55]

Growth | Dotsie reveals how improvement is always the reward to pushing yourself. [36:56]

Anger Stick | Dotsie shares her story of using an anger stick to release emotions. [37:59]

Hindsight | Dotsie discusses how her story is filled with many times of not giving up. [42:46]

QUOTES:

“I just knew that I loved cycling and it was going to take suffering. I had learned that much, and so I was going to have to get good at suffering.” [28:22]

“When you think that you are broken and you couldn’t possibly go another step, you’re only 40% of the way there.” [33:46]

“I knew there was no way to getting better unless I got pretty damn uncomfortable almost every single time.” [35:46]

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Vitamin D, gut health, and your microbiome. What actions must we take today to build ourselves up for a lifetime of undeniable health? How do we know if our diet, supplements, and environment are causing us harm rather than good? On this episode of Health Theory, Dr. Joel Gould joins Tom Bilyeu to address these questions head on and discuss the hidden benefits of Vitamin D that no one seems to be talking about. They reveal the root causes of symptomatic health problems, how your gut is influenced by Vitamin D, the negative impact of the vegan diet, how the key to aging is deuterium, why you should be eating grass-fed, which supplements to take and when, and the ‘must-dos’ to achieving optimal health.

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SHOW NOTES:

Intro | Dr. Gould shares his story of Crohn’s Disease, weight change, and treatment. [0:18]

Root Causes | Dr. Gould introduces the importance of Vitamin D for a healthy gut. [4:59]

Your Gut | Dr. Gould discusses why he’s only one of few that are championing Vitamin D. [7:42]

Early Signs | Dr. Gould discusses oral health and the discoveries of Dr. Weston A. Price. [11:11]

Discovery | Dr. Gould shares the scientific discovery of Vitamin D. [13:37]

Trial & Error | Dr. Gould shares what the groundwork laid by Dr. Weston A. Price led to. [17:01]

Poison | Dr. Gould shares why he refers to big-pharma as petrochemicals. [20:20]

Health | Dr. Gould discusses the connection between the sun, diet, and Vitamin D. [24:05]

Father Time | Dr. Gould discusses what deuterium is and how it ages us. [26:54]

Grass-Fed | Dr. Gould reveals how humans evolved to eat things that ate grass. [31:47]

Seed Oils | Dr. Gould lists and discusses the common seed oils we need to avoid. [35:07]

The Villains | Dr. Gould discusses the villains that are causing harm to our health. [36:52]

Evolutionary Level | Dr. Gould defines the levels of Vitamin D for optimal health. [39:02]

The Third Villain | Dr. Gould discusses the effects of Vitamin D deficiency. [41:00]

Nutrient Density | Dr. Gould reveals why a vegan diet is not as healthy as you may think. [47:18]

Breaking Down | Dr. Gould how your diet and health decisions add up over a lifetime. [54:18]

K2 | Dr. Gould discusses Vitamin K2, its benefits, and how we get it. [58:29]

Supplements | Dr. Gould reveals the vitamins and minerals he supplements for. [1:01:55]

Children | Dr. Gould discusses the power of sleep has for children’s development. [01:06:01]

What You Can Do | Dr. Gould reveals his ‘must-dos’ for optimal health. [1:09:30]

QUOTES:

“… do not eat industrial seed oils, do not eat processed carbohydrates and sugar.” [25:42]

“We literally utilize sunlight for so much more than Vitamin D. It literally charges the water in our bodies.” [40:50]

“If you’re not sleeping properly, you are not repairing and regenerating. Simple as that.” [41:52]

“Vitamin D literally is the power of sunlight in our bodes and that’s what keeps us young.” [45:39]

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Life can be chock full of obstacles, plateaus, and seasons of stress. How do you overcome these setbacks, push through, and come out on the other side with strength and growth? On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu sits down to answer your questions and provide deeper insight into the power of having a solutions based mindset. He discusses how growth isn’t limited by age, how understanding your audience is key, what to do when stress is overwhelming, how to break through the plateaus of life, and how to know when to push your team further than they’ve gone before.

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SHOW NOTES:

Growth at Any Age | Tom reveals why you should be learning up until the day you die. [0:46] Understanding Audience | Tom discusses the YouTube algorithm and how to utilize it. [4:38]

Tackling Stress | Tom shares his methods and mindset to deal with overwhelming stress. [9:12]

Overcoming Plateaus | Tom reveals how identifying your weaknesses leads to growth. [13:43]

Leading Others | Tom shares how to gauge the amount of drive to instill in others. [19:17]

QUOTES:

“If you’re not taking in new ideas, then you can’t get new ideas out.” [3:52]

“How you frame these opportunities is going to determine how you react to it at a physiological level.” [10:52]

“…it’s as important to judge a cultural fit as it is to judge a skillset fit.” [23:08]

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Values, priorities, and the ‘non-negotiables.’ What do you do if your significant other isn’t valuing the same things as you and may not be walking through life with the same growth mindset? On this episode of Relationship Theory, Tom and Lisa Bilyeu sit down to discuss how you can take your relationship to a deeper level of connection through communication and a mutual understanding of shared values. They discuss how to approach your significant other when change may be needed in their life, how to open up the lines to a deeper form of communication, and the importance of openly sharing each other’s values and priorities.

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SHOW NOTES:

Initiating | Lisa and Tom discuss approaching a significant other about much-needed changes in their life. [00:27]

Opening Up | Tom and Lisa share how to open the lines of communication. [1:50]

Breaking Through | Lisa and Tom share how to talk to a significant other who may not have a growth mindset. [5:39]

Values | Tom and Lisa discuss the importance of why couples should be openly sharing their values. [7:51]

Compassion | Lisa and Tom share how to give constructive criticism in a relationship without sounding superior. [11:20]

Balance | Tom and Lisa discuss the balance of priorities, values, and sacrifices in a relationship. [13:25]

Cut the BS | Tom and Lisa discuss the importance of brutal honesty in a relationship. [16:20]

QUOTES:

“If you don’t carve out that space and say that these are my non-negotiables, you end up in a world of hurt.” [1:20]

“What are the rules of this relationship? What are the values? What are the things that we as a couple are going to decide that we value together?” [7:51]

“Things that are right, move you towards your goals. Things that are wrong, move you away from your goals.” [13:07]

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Ideas and the power of your brain. How can we access untapped potential, at what age do we begin to face mental limitations, and where does neuroscience fit into all of this? On this episode of Impact Theory, New York Times bestselling author and neuroscientist David Eagleman sits down with Tom Bilyeu to answer these questions and address such matters as the neuroplasticity of the brain, the science behind ‘learning,’ how childhood is a crucial time for development, and the future of neuroscience. They discuss the flexibility of the brain at any age, where ideas originate from, the importance of affection and love to a child, how to experience major breakthroughs as an adult, the mysteries yet to be unlocked within the human brain, and what the future may look like within augmentation and neuroscience.

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SHOW NOTES:

Brain Power | David reveals how the brain remains flexible at any age. [0:23]

Renewal | David addresses immortality, death, and neuroplasticity. [3:13]

Change | Tom and David discuss why we change more in our youth than adulthood. [9:35]

Parenting | David reveals what parent’s can do to spark mental growth in their children. [13:25]

Ideas | David reveals how there really are no truly new ideas, only repackaged ones. [18:09]

Feedback | David discusses the blend of nature and nurture that makes up who we are. [20:08]

Child’s Needs | David speaks about the inputs needed for a child’s brain to develop. [26:32]

Love | David reveals how love is such a powerful moving force in our development. [30:10]

Mental Real Estate | David reveals how the brain is a system in battle for real estate. [33:22]

Babbling | David discusses when and why children need to try to truly learn. [37:21]

Relevance | David reveals how learning young and having feedback is crucial. [41:44]

Breakthroughs | David discusses how breakthroughs can occur in the adult brain. [49:14]

Perspective | David reveals how we see the world differently based on our brain’s wiring. [55:36]

Staying Fresh | David discusses taking on new ventures and steep learning curves. [57:32]

NeoSensory | David reveals the discoveries his company and industry are making. [1:00:10]

New Experiences | David discusses the current and new technologies coming out. [1:12:39]

Changes | David reveals what areas of the brain may change due to augmentation. [1:15:01]

Memory | David walks us through the process of memory and how we remember. [1:18:48]

Mysteries | David reveals how little we really know about the human brain. [1:22:19]

Being Human | David discusses the core functions of the brain. [1:24:33]

The Future | David reveals what’s on the horizon for advancements in neuroscience. [1:29:00]

Physical | David discusses how far we will be able to push physical augmentations. [1:35:50]

The Button | David and Tom discuss whether or not they want to see the distant future. [1:39:19]

Twitter | David and Tom discuss whether the vitriol on Twitter truly reflects society. [1:45:03]

Stabbing Hands | David discusses why, how, and when we truly experience empathy. [1:49:00]

QUOTES:

“Genius is a young man’s game.” [0:23]

“Man lives two lives. The second one begins when he realizes he has just one.” [5:23]

“There is no such thing as a thought out of the blue. Everything builds on what you have been exposed to.”  [18:40]

“It doesn’t matter what you look at, it matters what you see.” [55:36]

“If you could see society 500 or 1,000 years from now, I think it’s going to be unrecognizable to us in terms of people don’t just think of this as their ‘self,’ but they’ve got a ‘self’ that is greatly extended.” [1:38:43]

“Does your brain care about other people? It depends.” [1:49:05]

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Strength, drive, and perseverance. How do we awaken these traits within us, ignite them to the fullest, and use them as a driving force towards reaching our goals? Two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank joins Tom Bilyeu on this episode of Impact Theory to discuss such questions and how each of us has the ability to persevere past hurdles in life, smash through walls, and reach new horizons. She shares what drives her work ethic that some describe as ‘legendary,’ the power of belief and a competitive mindset, why you should always be aiming, how the sharp edges of life shape us, how to overcome and master the mind, and where self-identity comes from.

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SHOW NOTES:

Legendary Work Ethic | Hilary shares how sports instilled a drive and ability to persevere. [0:53]

Believe It | Hilary shares how her mom pushed her to work for what she wanted. [4:22]

Competitive | Hilary shares the positives of taking on a competitive mindset. [6:12]

From 0 to 1 |  Hilary discusses the constant state of reinventing oneself. [10:13]

Keep Aiming | “You always aim for the bullseye, but you don’t always hit it.” - Clint Eastwood [13:48]

Step Into the Sharp Edges | Hilary discusses why you should always be doing things that scare you. [15:51]

Compassion | Hilary shares her story that led to the creation of The Hilaroo Foundation. [19:48]

Purpose | Hilary discusses why ‘empowering the underdog’ is her passion. [22:43]

Overcoming the Mind | Hilary shares her insane transformation during ‘Million Dollar Baby.’ [24:28]

Reach Out & Trust Others | Hilary shares how she overcame claustrophobia. [27:41]

Prepare | Hilary discusses the ‘secret sauce’ to preparing for a role. [33:08]

Horizons | Hilary discusses what’s next for her career. [36:06]

Identity | Hilary talks about what defines her and how it goes far beyond just winning Academy Awards. [40:02]

A Second Act | Hilary shares her goals now that she’s back in the creative game. [45:20]

On Point | Tom shares praise for Hilary and how you can continue to follow her. [48:38]

QUOTES:

“Our biggest competitor is really ourselves.” [5:51]

“And so that is super important to be competitive with other people because they’re the ones that push us out of our comfort zone that we didn’t even know we were living in.” [8:15]

“I have this motto. Make a choice, make it happen, and work everyday towards whatever that goal is. Step into the sharp edges, do something that scares you, don’t pull away and don’t overthink.”  [15:51]

“This is what I love about acting; it’s that I get this opportunity to see how every human being has a similar quality, but then they have this thing that makes them different. We all have our unique story.” [34:03]

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Elite athlete, best-selling author and leading proponent of the primal diet, Mark Sisson believes that the lifestyle our primal ancestors engaged in, the food they ate, and the amount of sun they got are still optimal today. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Mark Sisson explains how to tap into that primal lifestyle and live an awesome life where you enjoy what you eat, you don’t have constant cravings, and you still burn excess fat and extend your longevity. He talks about the healing power of collagen, the crucial importance of metabolic flexibility, and why there’s no need to sacrifice daily pleasure for good health.

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SHOW NOTES:

Mark wants people to be pain-free, to enjoy their food, to be able to move around easily [0:24]

Mark explains what fulfillment means to him [3:45]

Mark and Tom discuss the limits to how much fulfillment money can really buy [4:43]

Mark explains why he has evolved to embrace metabolic flexibility [7:54]

You don’t need as many calories as you think you do [11:55]

How does diet change the number of mitochondria? [13:51]

When your body gets good at burning fat, hunger and cravings start to disappear [19:54]

The brain’s usage of calories throughout the day does not vary much [24:32]

Mark explains why animal protein is better than plant protein [28:21]

Mark talks about why you need to eat nose-to-tail for ligament health [31:51]

Mark explains why collagen peptides are so important [36:04]

You cannot get everything you need from a plant-based diet without supplements [39:07]

Mark argues that there is no one right answer for diet [44:03]

Mark is unwilling to sacrifice daily pleasure simply for marginal additional longevity [48:18]

Mark wishes he could spend the rest of his life eating peanuts and drinking beer [50:30]

Mark feels that the coronavirus pandemic has been utterly mismanaged [52:19]

Mark prioritizes Vitamin D over even exercise [56:45]

Mark and Tom discuss energy drinks and whether they work on a regular basis [1:01:43]

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Purpose. What drives it, how does one discover it, and what’s it all for? Jay Shetty, purpose coach, former monk, and now best-selling author, is regarded as a world expert on such matters. In this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jay Shetty answers these questions and many more as he takes us on a journey of discovering one’s own passion, strengths, and purpose. He shares his story of becoming a monk, the lessons he learned on dharma and zen, his equation for discovering purpose with passion, how to recognize and develop your true strengths, and how leaning into service leads to a life of peace and gratitude.

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SHOW NOTES:

Jay answers the question, “How close to encapsulating the notion of thinking like a monk can one get?” [1:04]

Jay defines the meaning of dharma and discusses his equation for discovering purpose with passion [2:24]

Passion through compassion; Jay discusses how pain can drive our passions [5:00]

Jay discusses job crafting and the notion, “It’s not part of my job, it’s how I see my job.” [7:59]

Seeking beauty; how to escape the “woe is me” mentality [10:25]

Jay shares how to recognize and develop your strengths; overcoming the ‘monkey mind’ [13:32]

Hard skills and soft skills; Jay discusses the difference and how to approach each one [18:15]

Peace and purpose; Jay discusses what it’s all for [19:28]

Connecting purpose and meaning to strength; Jay shares how monks tap into service [23:08]

The “Mother of Orphans;” Jay shares the inspiring story of Sindhutai Sapkal [25:50]

No longer a monk; Jay shares his story of seeking council and leaving the ashram [28:09]

Re-contextualizing reciprocity; Jay shares his story of service and giving to others [33:48]

Emptying oneself to seek zen; Jay shares the story of the ‘Overflowing Teacup’ [38:22]

Escaping the victim mentality; Jay discusses the pitfalls of not having a positive mindset [41:20]

Sight, scent, and sound; Jay defines the ‘3 S model’ and its importance [46:46]

Training your mind for presence; Building the ‘search for joy’ into your daily routine [54:35]

The power and practicality within Jay’s book, ‘Think Like a Monk’ [57:21]

QUOTES:

“It’s not part of my job, it’s how I see my job.” [8:18]

“The one way to know your strengths is to ask yourself, “What do you do that you feel the most confident doing?”” [15:55]

“There’s nothing gained out of feeling sorry for yourself.” [43:48]

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Futurist Jamie Metzl, author of “Hacking Darwin”, thinks a lot about gene editing, geopolitics and the future of science. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Jamie Hetzl talks about the future of genetic engineering, the moral questions surrounding it, and the kinds of values he hopes we uphold while charting the course of our own evolution. He and Tom also discuss culture wars, science fiction and the potential problems with immortality.

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SHOW NOTES:

Jamie discusses his book Hacking Darwin and how we can now influence evolution [0:26]

Jamie forecasts what we will evolve into a thousand years from now [2:20]

Jamie tells the story of natural evolution [5:29]

Jamie talks about how we will be able to eliminate genetic diseases [9:05]

Real science that’s happening now feels like science fiction [14:01]

At first genetic modifications will seem shocking, but then they’ll become normal [16:58]

Do we really want natural people, or do we want steroids and genetic modifications? [19:56]

Jamie tries to figure out where we should draw the line on genetic modification [23:53]

Jamie discusses the moral difficulties with genetic modification [27:03]

Jamie talks about to what extent we should protect people from themselves [31:30]

Jamie advocates being conservative at first about genetic modification [35:19]

Jamie and Tom discuss potential problems with gene editing [39:28]

Jamie and Tom discuss the reality that we will have to embrace gene editing [44:00]

Jamie discusses why we have to think collectively on a global level [51:20]

Jamie talks about science fiction and changing definitions of “us” and “them” [55:35]

Because the world is so complex rules may not work, but values still will [59:49]

What should a written “constitution” of gene editing look like? [1:05:45]

Jamie describes how genetic editing and selection might look in the future [1:12:01]

Will we tend towards uniformity or diversity? [1:17:36]

Jamie thinks immortality is not achievable in the physical bodies we have [1:22:25]

Humans don’t live forever because there are too many parts [1:25:25]

Tom and Jamie discuss the connections between procreation and mortality [1:29:38]

Should you slow down your metabolism? Should you freeze sperm? [1:35:27]

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Yes, you know him from The Office, but Rainn Wilson has an inspiring career that not only extends well past that show, but has even evolved past just being an actor. He founded SoulPancake, an incredible platform that creates content celebrating creativity and exploring life’s big questions. And on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Rainn Wilson takes on some of the biggest questions we face as a society today--a mental health crisis that is disproportionately harming younger people, climate change, and an epidemic of loneliness that has only gotten worse with the pandemic. He discusses how therapy helped him deal with severe anxiety, talks about why service to others is so important, and advocates looking at the data on big issues like global warming.

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SHOW NOTES:

Rainn discusses mental health, especially its increase among young people [0:51]

Rainn shares his battle with anxiety, and says it never happened when on stage [6:15]

Rainn talks about the gestalt therapy he has used to deal with anxiety [10:25]

We are most satisfied when we serve others, as that creates human flourishing [15:37]

Rainn advocates compassion for others, and making yourself a better person [21:39]

Gratitude is the number one tool of people of faith [28:08]

All teenagers want to do is be with other teenagers, and right now they can’t [32:47]

Rainn explains how he got involved in climate change [34:09]

Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBkWgutg4V4&list=PLzvRx_johoA_Zhuo_pRsWSbARe2IZ2XZJ&index=2&t=9s 

Tom advocates not merely taking sides on issues, but actually investigating the data [40:01]

QUOTES:

“I’m a big proponent of therapy because my parents didn’t know how to talk about emotions, let alone to teach me how to process feelings.” [11:12]

“We rise to our maximum potential when we’re of service to others.” [17:36]

“One of the worst ways to achieve happiness, contentment, whatever you want to call it, is through materialism.” [18:44]

FOLLOW:

WEBSITE: soulpancake.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/rainnwilson/

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/rainnwilson/

TWITTER: twitter.com/rainnwilson

Dr. Andrew Weil has practiced and taught integrative medicine for over thirty years, and believes that treatments addressing mind, body and spirit are the future of healthcare. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Andrew Weil discusses the current mental health crisis, describes what has gone so wrong with the American medical system, and explores alternatives to the common modern diet of processed foods and sweetened drinks. He also explains why he views consciousness as primary, advocates for open-minded skepticism, and discusses the benefits of plant-based treatments for everything from allergies to PTSD.

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SHOW NOTES:

Words are powerful and doctors say some things unconsciously that interfere with healing [0:22]

Andrew explains why he was so interested in botany and what he learned from it [2:36]

Andrew talks about what drew him to ethno-botany [5:23]

Andrew discusses why he got so interested in consciousness [6:26]

Tom and Andrew discuss how your thoughts affect your brain and body [9:36]

Can consciousness exist apart from the brain? [15:17]

Andrew discusses altered states and how they changed his body and environment [19:05]

Why it’s good to be an open-minded skeptic [22:16]

What does it mean to say that “consciousness is primary?” [27:09]

Tom and Andrew discuss breathing and how to shift between psychological states [30:18]

Andrew talks about the connections between mental health and modern society [34:10]

Why you should stop eating processed food and drinking sweetened drinks [36:36]

Andrew talks about the flu pandemic of 1918 [41:32]

Healthy organisms are naturally resistant so you should keep yourself healthy [44:43]

Andrew discusses what has gone so wrong in our healthcare system [47:17]

We should be doing real health education from kindergarten on [49:32]

Andrew’s family encouraged him to follow his curiosity and passion [52:27]

What plants should we consume, and what are the benefits of MDMA and marijuana? [55:13]

FOLLOW ANDREW:

WEBSITE: drweil.com

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/drweil/

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrWeil/

TWITTER: twitter.com/DrWeil

Olympian Devon Harris, an original member of the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team, always believed that a positive, “Keep on Pushing” attitude would take him farther than anger or a focus on injustice. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Devon Harris explains exactly what he means by his mantra, “Keep on Pushing”. He talks about his life growing up in Kingston, the lessons he learned from his grandmother, the reasons why he is so passionate about education, and the power of dreams and visualization.

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SHOW NOTES:

A positive attitude will carry you farther than a heart filled with rage at injustice [0:34]

Devon explains how he saw Olympians as average people with extraordinary dreams [2:00]

Devon’s grandmother’s greatest ambition for him was that he would learn to read [4:23]

You can’t allow yourself to settle [5:30]

Devon explains what it means to have a “Keep on Pushing” attitude [6:59]

When Devon competes he is a totally different person [8:02]

Devon advocates living a fulfilled life, a rounded life but he is also absolutely driven [10:41]

Devon talks about how important his family is to him [14:27]

Dreaming is the starting point of all achievement [18:09]

Education gives you confidence, opens doors, and lets you see opportunities [19:27]

Devon explains what it means to walk your own path [21:29]

Why you have to create a new story that you become a character in [22:37]

Devon talks about how he deals with fear [25:03]

Devon has used visualization before he knew what visualization was [28:02]

You can’t quit on the goal, but you sometimes have to quit on the strategy [31:09]

Devon describes the core values he tries to instill in his kids [32:59]

QUOTES:

“You can’t allow yourself to settle...Stepping out of the environment that you find yourself in to go get that thing across the street that looks so much better, to get a much better life, it’s difficult because you feel so out of place. You feel, almost, not-so-worthy. And you have to convince yourself that you deserve this.” [5:45]

“Walk your own path.” [21:32]

“I have no idea how I’m going to do it. But I just have to.” [22:59]

FOLLOW:

WEBSITE: devonharris.com/

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/keeppushing/

TWITTER: twitter.com/keeponpushing88

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt researches moral psychology to help us understand ourselves and our world better. He is an expert on how we create webs of meaning that allow us to speak a common language, build institutions, and create functioning societies. And right now we may need his voice more than ever, as our webs of meaning seem to be in conflict with each other or slowly disintegrating. On this episode of Conversations with Tom Bilyeu, Jonathan Haidt explains why we need to lead with empathy, how to persuade people who have staked out very different positions from yours, and how to invite disconfirming evidence into your life.

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SHOW NOTES:

Why are we 90% chimps and 10% bees? [2:01]

Jonathan suggests a definition of morality [4:14]

Jonathan and Tom discuss religion and spiritual, mind-opening experiences [5:53]

Jonathan explains the “hive switch”, the group experience of religion and morality [11:27]

Jonathan and Tom discuss the power of connection and group interaction [16:34]

Jonathan talks about the problems with social media and how they developed [20:18]

What makes some webs of meaning so powerful that they spread so fast? [27:57]

Jonathan and Tom ask to what extent political affiliation is genetic [33:29]

Jonathan discusses the disturbing trend towards conformity in political thought [37:18]

Jonathan and Tom discuss changing American attitudes towards race [

Jonathan talks about how hard it is to lead with empathy [46:52]

Jonathan advocates trying many approaches to dealing with problems like racism [50:30]

How do we constructively discuss difficult topics? [54:51]

Why we have to get people to focus on similarities [59:02]

Jonathan discusses his experience with psychedelics [1:03:52]

How to invite disconfirming evidence into your life--How do you know you’re right? [1:10:44]

We need to find a way to speak a common language in our post-Babel Age [1:16:27]

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FACEBOOK: facebook.com/jonathanhaidt/

TWITTER: twitter.com/JonHaidt

BOOKS MENTIONED:

“Tao Te Ching” Lao Tzu

“Tao of Jeet Kune Do”, Bruce Lee

“Dancing in the Streets: A History of Collective Joy”, Barbara Ehrenreich

“Keeping Together in Time”, William McNeill

“Long Walk to Freedom”, Nelson Mandela

Emile Durkheim is mentioned often: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Durkheim 

It’s often hard to stay motivated, but right now it’s particularly difficult for a lot of people to keep their focus. On this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu directly answers questions from Moms and Dads, from artists, business owners and recent graduates. He explains how to build and maintain motivation, why boredom can be a tool you use to achieve greatness, how to deal with anxiety, how to balance the needs of your family and your career, and why you need absolute clarity on your goals to be a good leader.

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SHOW NOTES:

Motivation comes in waves, so you need to remember what got you excited at first [0:47]

Be honest with yourself about what you really want [3:02]

Tom gives advice to artists trying to survive through the lockdown [6:01]

Boredom kills most people’s dreams, but you can use boredom to achieve greatness [8:31]

Tom discusses meditation, why he meditates, and how it affects him biologically [10:38]

Tom talks about what it really means to be a CEO and how to lead people [15:33]

Tom explains why you need an optimistic, solution-oriented mindset [17:59]

Why you need to have absolute clarity on your goals [20:54]

Why you need to go out and fail, learn from it, and still go all in next time [26:11]

Tom discusses anxiety and how to deal with it [29:15]

How to make the most of the lockdown [30:05]

QUOTES:

“You don’t find motivation, you build motivation.” [4:11]

“Greatness is about doing the things that are tragically boring. And that you have to repeat over and over and over to get better at them, in a deliberate way.” [7:01]

“If a win to you is being the greatest Dad and husband of all time, then be the greatest Dad and husband of all time! And if your number two priority is building your business, then it’s in second place. And it’s gonna get what it can get.” [24:54]

FOLLOW:

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TWITTER: twitter.com/TomBilyeu

Dr. Jennifer Haythe has worked through the center of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, and dealt with all of the medical, emotional and psychological consequences of that crisis. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jennifer Haythe discusses the immediate situation regarding the coronavirus, and also the long-term effects of the disease. Then, she and Tom get into a discussion about a topic that is on a lot of people’s minds as a result of COVID-19. They talk about death itself, how our culture doesn’t deal with it well, and what we need to do to make the dying process more humane.

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SHOW NOTES:

[0:00] Intro: Tom explains why this is going to be a great episode and introduces Jennifer.

[1:09] COVID-19 Isn’t Over: Jennifer describes the experience of dealing with COVID-19 in New York City hospitals, and talks about what will be required to achieve herd immunity.

[8:39] COVID-19 Long Term: Jennifer explains why COVID-19 is so scary, how it damages so many different organs, and also why she is hopeful for those who recover.

[13:37] Protect Your Health: Jennifer details the steps people can take to keep themselves healthy, reduce their preexisting conditions, and improve their immune systems.

[21:39] Face Death: Jennifer discusses American’s unwillingness to face the reality of death, and why sometimes extraordinary measures at the end of life are unnecessary to the point of being unethical.

[29:49] Make Death Better: We project too many of our own feelings onto the dying, and if we want the dying process to be more humane we need to really learn to listen to patients.

[34:41] Culture & Death: Tom and Jennifer discuss the experience of seeing a dead body and why grief happens in such different ways, even to the same person.

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INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/drjennhaythe/

TWITTER: twitter.com/drjennhaythe

Neuroscientist Moriel Zelikowsky studies the neural mechanisms underlying stress, fear, and social behavior. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, she discusses her own research into how extreme social isolation affects mice and humans. She talks about what drew her to the science of emotions, why fear is adaptive, and presents some surprising reasons to question the general advice that PTSD sufferers should join support groups.

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SHOW NOTES:

Moriel discusses what drew her to the science of emotions [0:35]

Moriel right now is working on social isolation and how it affects the brain [3:39]

Violence happens often after social isolation in mice [6:33]

Fear becomes much more persistent after isolation [7:57]

Social isolation hijacks systems that normally produce positive results [12:01]

For mice, two weeks of social isolation is long enough to cause severe consequences [14:46]

To what degree does social media mitigate or exacerbate social isolation? [16:08]

Moriel discusses the most recent research on fear and where it’s located in the brain [18:18]

Moriel explains why fear is adaptive and helpful [20:25]

Moriel details how general anxiety disorder builds on itself [24:05]

The most common therapy for PTSD is some form of exposure therapy [26:15]

Moriel describes an experiment on PTSD with truly surprising results [28:27]

QUOTES:

“Everywhere you look, you can see that fear would be adaptive.” [21:16]

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LAB WEBSITE: zelikowskylab.com 

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/morielz

TWITTER: twitter.com/moriel_z 

Evolutionary theorist and “professor in exile” Bret Weinstein was thrust into the midst of America’s culture wars in 2017 while teaching at Evergreen State College. Since then he has emerged as one of the leaders of the Intellectual Dark Web. He is very aware of the severe divisions plaguing our society, and understands the energy behind those divisions. On this episode of Conversations with Tom Bilyeu, Bret Weinstein advocates learning to see both individual responsibility and collective responsibility simultaneously. He discusses the Unity 2020 platform, shares some insight on Andrew Yang’s presidency, and talks about what we need to do now to avoid civil war, environmental destruction, and general moral failure.

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SHOW NOTES:

You are living in your own simulation, which is your biggest asset and your biggest liability [2:11]

Fights, whether marital or societal, are rarely only about the explicit content [3:18]

Those who see the hazard clearly don’t understand where the energy is coming from [7:26]

Bret describes rent-seeking behavior and how it is impossible to eliminate it entirely [13:25]

Bret and Tom discuss learned helplessness and why it’s such a bad idea [18:31]

Bret describes the collective responsibility we have as human beings [25:03]

Tom compares liberals and conservatives to visionaries and integrationists [28:35]

Radical change sucks, but may be necessary, and personal responsibility is paramount [33:10]

Tom and Bret discuss the severe divisions in current American society [36:28]

Bret describes the Unity 2020 plan and why we need to remove influence peddling [44:22]

Tom explains why he was so interested in Andrew Yang [45:54]

Bret talks about what you can learn from Andrew Yang’s presidency [49:41]

A groundswell of support is more important than naming a ticket for Unity 2020 [54:04]

Tom talks about the intoxication of rage and cognitive bias [1:00:06]

We are the ones we have been waiting for [1:04:25]

Tom and Bret discuss the leaders we need to have and how to find them [1:06:21]

Bret talks about the desire to remain unenlightened [1:14:18]

The US tries to step out of the normal evolutionary current and do something different [1:20:01]

Tom and Bret discuss the problem with attacking the scientific method itself [1:22:49]

Our education system has screwed people up so badly that they don’t want to learn [1:29:53]

Natural selection has turned sex for humans into a bonding mechanism [1:36:05]

Tom discusses Thomas Sowell and the Black Lives Matter movement [1:46:26]

Bret discusses the likelihood of Donald Trump being reelected [1:50:41]

Bret explains why schools don’t get fixed [1:53:22]

FOLLOW BRET:

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TWITTER: twitter.com/BretWeinstein

CEO Daymond John turned a forty dollar budget into the 6 billion dollar FUBU clothing empire. This is a man who grew up in Hollis, Queens, who didn’t see anyone who he could call a role model in the world of fashion, and who was told he would never amount to anything. So when he says, “If I could do it, you can do it”, he knows what he’s talking about. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Daymond John shares the practical advice and no-nonsense wisdom that has made him incredibly successful. He discusses the three critical steps to negotiation, advises entrepreneurs to take what he calls “affordable steps”, and strongly advocates constantly seeking out new mentors.

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SHOW NOTES:

Daymond explains that no one is going to save you or even get you off the couch [1:23]

Daymond suggests that you write your own obituary and really take inventory [3:12]

Daymond shares the difficulties he has overcome in his own life [5:59]

Daymond’s mother always disciplined him and pushed him to own his own destiny [8:31]

Daymond knew what he didn’t want out of life, so he challenged himself [14:36]

Daymond strongly advocates constantly finding new mentors [18:11]

Daymond suggests knowing who you truly are before getting married [22:04]

Daymond describes the methods his mother used to educate herself [22:56]

Daymond suggests young people become financially literate and learning coding [25:03]

Daymond strongly advocates that people take what he calls “affordable steps” [26:55]

Entrepreneurship was hard for Daymond because he didn’t see black people in that role [30:43]

Daymond describes the traits he seeks in employees [35:35]

Daymond breaks down how negotiation works [37:32]

Daymond explains what you should do if you want to work with someone like him [40:25] 

The key to negotiation is to figure out what’s in it for the other person [42:58]

The final part of negotiation is nurturing the relationship [45:10]

You need to have empathy for everyone you are negotiating with [47:11]

QUOTES:

“I’ve met people that are more successful than me, that had it harder than me.” [8:02]

“I’m in charge of my own destiny.” [12:18]

“When I see really, truly successful entrepreneurs, they failed six or seven or eight times.” [30:20]

FOLLOW:

WEBSITE: daymondjohn.com/ 

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thesharkdaymond/

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheSharkDaymond/

TWITTER: twitter.com/TheSharkDaymond

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a powerhouse researcher dedicated to unlocking the human mind’s untapped potential. And that potential looks to be almost limitless. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Caroline Leaf explains the biological processes that constitute thoughts, feelings and choices, emphasizes the importance of becoming more aware, and describes the latest brain research, including exciting findings about how to change your biological age through mind management.

You can pre-order Dr. Leaf's new book here: https://amzn.to/3fbM9kX

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SHOW NOTES:

[1:06] Form Your Identity: Caroline explains why your identity is so important, and how to consolidate and strengthen it.

[6:48] Think, Feel, Choose: Caroline describes the biological processes that underlie making choices and building identity.

[14:43] The Science of Thought: Caroline uses the analogy of ocean waves to explain how the brain functions.

[23:43] How to Become Aware: Awareness is strongly linked to empathy, and requires you to stand back and observe your own choices and reactions.

[28:45] 5 Steps for Mind Management: Even if you are not conscious of it, and even if you don’t remember it, your choices and habits will change your brain on a physical level.

[44:03] The Latest Researcher: You can change your biological age by controlling your brain functions.

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WEBSITE: drleaf.com/

INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/

FACEBOOK: facebook.com/drleaf/

TWITTER: twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf

APP: https://theswitch.app

Recently Success Magazine honored it’s “New Thought Leaders”, a group of influencers who can lead you to your brightest future. This episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu features nine of the other leaders on that list: Gabby Bernstein, Lewis Howes, Brendon Burchard, Trent Shelton, Rachel Hollis, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferriss, Jay Shetty, and Marie Forleo. They discuss their most heartbreaking losses, their most profound failures, and their toughest battles. And of course, they explain how they overcame their struggles. Find out how to deal with even severe mental illness, what the one belief is that unlocks all other useful beliefs, some surprising secrets to achieving truly extraordinary things, and why sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is, “I need help.”

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SHOW NOTES:

Gabby Bernstein shares why even in deep depression she celebrated good things [1:20]

Gabby and Tom discuss depression, medication, and spirituality [3:34]

Lewis Howes explains that his ambition came from the need to be accepted [5:09]

Brendon Burchard says his community keeps him going and pushes him forward [7:54]

Trent Shelton’s only real fear is to succeed at the wrong things [11:20]

You’ll never win the war until you face reality head on [13:13]

Rachel Hollis shares the story of his brother’s suicide [14:44]

Gary Vaynerchuk is fully in love everyone he encounters, including himself [21:13]

Tim Ferriss explains why you should set really low expectations [24:27]

Tim defines “writer’s block” as self-imposed performance anxiety [27:00]

Jay Shetty explains how to find your passion and fix your relationships [28:48]

Marie Forleo shares the one belief that unlocks all the other important beliefs [33:37]

QUOTES:

“Feeling isolated as a child, to my mind, is the scariest thing because that leads to depression.” [6:10]

“You’ll never win your war by running from your battles.” [13:24]

“Beliefs are a choice, and every choice can be changed.” [34:20]

FOLLOW:

Gabby Bernstein: gabbybernstein.com/

Lewis Howes: lewishowes.com/podcast 

Tom’s appearance on Lewis Howes: lewishowes.com/podcast/tom-bilyeu/

Brendon Burchard: brendon.com/

Trent Shelton: trentshelton.com/home

Rachel Hollis: msrachelhollis.com/

Gary Vaynerchuk: garyvaynerchuk.com/

Tim Ferriss: tim.blog/

Jay Shetty: jayshetty.me/

Marie Forleo: marieforleo.com/

Righteous indignation is personally intoxicating, culturally powerful and incredibly motivating. It also doesn’t necessarily align with reality, as shown by the fact that opposite sides of many issues are often equally righteous and equally angry. So how do we move past righteous indignation to look at problems like racism in terms of realistic solutions and honest tradeoffs? On this episode of Conversations with Tom, the brilliant young intellectual Coleman Hughes discusses the ways that our national debate about race has gone far off the rails. He also points out real-world solutions to some smaller problems that have actually worked, and strongly advocates that we adopt a more facts-based mindset on the bigger issues.

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SHOW NOTES:

Coleman and Tom discuss music and the music industry [0:36]

Coleman describes the experience of taking online classes [2:24]

Tom and Coleman discuss social distancing, COVID-19 and authority [5:04]

Coleman talks about why he would prefer Obama to be president currently [9:48]

Coleman discusses the current state of racial conversations [18:00]

Coleman explains why he is willing to wade into the debates about race [22:58]

Almost anyone who has had a hard life and become successful doesn’t play victim [29:10]

Coleman says the cultural zeitgeist on race is getting things deeply wrong [35:45]

Coleman asks why people need to feel that they are victims of racism [38:29]

One of the worst things about growing up poor is not having actual role models [47:17]

What if creating wealth is more important than political power? [51:17]

Righteous indignation feels incredible, but it cannot be trusted [59:48]

Coleman explains why he actually favors dismantling police over defunding police [1:04:41]

Coleman describes ways to get police out of certain work while still reducing crime [1:12:26]

Coleman and Tom discuss whether there is a culture of murder [1:17:50]

How are we going to improve the quality of police forces? [1:23:26]

Coleman explains why sometimes he has answers, and other times he doesn’t [1:28:29]

Coleman argues against the connection between capitalism and racism [1:34:26]

Why do so many people take the same side on wildly disparate issues? [1:44:07]

Some people just aren’t swayed by logic, so what should be done? [1:50:49]

Coleman’s approach to music is completely intuitive [1:55:15]

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NASCAR Champion Kurt Busch knows a thing or two about winning. The longest-tenured active driver in the Cup Series has not only won, but won consistently in just about every kind of race. On this Episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kurt Busch breaks down exactly what constitutes a champion’s mindset. He explains the importance of preparation, describes how to build the courage necessary to take insane risks, and talks about how important honesty and clarity are. He also discusses the need to be incredibly competitive, and shares his story of how he learned to harness his own aggressiveness, drive and desire. 

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SHOW NOTES:

What does it take to win consistently? [2:33]

What does pushing hard really look like? [3:38]

Tom and Kurt discuss how important an obsessive desire to succeed is [4:28]

Kurt credits his parent’s blue-collar upbringing for his mindset [7:21]

Courage, inclination, intuition and luck are the ingredients to becoming a great driver [9:15]

Kurt talks about how preparation leads to courage [11:50]

You are only as good as the people you surround yourself with [14:57]

Kurt says that he still loves racing, and that’s why he keeps doing it [15:56]

Kurt wears his emotions on his sleeve, and it led to a rocky relationship with the media [18:15]

Kurt tells the story of how he turned an independent team to a contender [22:19]

Honesty, taking responsibility and clarity are key for leadership [24:24]

Kurt and Tom discuss the need for competitiveness and aggression [26:32]

Kurt explains how he deals with losses and failure [31:31]

What’s the next phase for Kurt’s life? [33:02]

Kurt shares the impact he wants to have on the world [35:35]

QUOTES:

“You’re only as good as the people you surround yourself with.” [15:53]

“Each day is an opportunity to win something.” [3:04]

“I can tell you more vividly and in detail about the losses than some of the wins.” [31:39]

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After being diagnosed with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, Terry Wahls depended on a tilt-recline wheelchair for four years. However, she realized that she could improve her health on a cellular level by focusing on lifestyle and diet. Her incredible story of recovery is really a story of creating health and vitality, instead of focusing on treating the symptoms of disease. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Terry Wahls explains how a focus on cellular health can lead to extraordinary outcomes, even for people struggling with severe chronic illness.

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SHOW NOTES:

[0:00] Fight for Your Life: Terry shares the story of how she responded to her diagnosis of Progressive MS.

[7:49] Focus on Mitochondria: Terry describes the importance of mitochondria and talks about why she focused on them.

[18:28] How to Create Health: Drugs treat symptoms but they do not create health. Terry shares stories of transformation due to diet and lifestyle changes.

[23:41] Cytokines 101: Terry explains how wear and tear is repaired in cells, and why the process can become overactive, leading to inflammation.

[27:48] Be Your Own Case Study: Why you should definitely pay attention to research, but you still have to figure out what works for you.

[31:36] Eat These Foods: Terry defines a good diet, and talks about which foods to add to your diet and which to eliminate.

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Founder of both Diapers.com and Jet.com, and now CEO of Walmart eCommerce, Marc Lore has had a success streak that is astonishing by any standard. Fortunately for everyone else, he is more than happy to share the habits, mindset and traits that have allowed him to become so accomplished. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, serial entrepreneur and multi-billionaire Marc Lore explains how to raise capital when you are just starting out, how to hire and lead employees, and how to make progress towards your goals no matter what you are right now.

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SHOW NOTES:

Marc credits his attitude of “billions or body bags” with his success [2:26]

Tom and Marc discuss having your back against the wall and being aggressive [5:16]

Marc hires self-motivated people and then makes sure he doesn’t micromanage them [7:55]

Marc looks for traits instead of experience for start-up companies [8:58]

Never ask a question in an interview that someone could have prepared for [10:52]

People who went to really good schools have a hard time taking risk [14:15]

Marc shares the story of applying to a business school he had almost no chance at [15:48]

Marc never accepts that something is impossible unless it literally has a 0% probability [18:48]

Marc believes that you are born and raised with some traits, but most can be developed [20:19]

Marc focuses on caring, kindness and empathy when raising his kids [22:27]

When Marc was a kid he was quite entrepreneurial, and got into stocks at 10 years old [23:26]

Marc talks about why his first investors were willing to take a risk on him [26:21]

Tom and Marc discuss how to help someone build desire [27:48]

Marc explains how he deals with doubters [31:04]

Great execution is better than great ideas [33:35]

The way to deal with failure is not to dwell on it, but be objective about progress [35:49]

People want to be understood, and empathy is the most important leadership quality [37:23]

Entrepreneurs should be thinking about vision, capital and people over 80% of the time [39:18]

For core values to be core, there have to be 3 or less [41:29]

Marc shows how he raised money in the beginning [43:18]

Marc shares the impact he wants to have on the world [46:23]

QUOTES:

“I’m not gonna accept that it can’t be done unless somebody proves that it’s a zero probability...And it’s typically the stuff that’s really close to zero--nobody else is touching--that’s where the big opportunities are.”  [18:50]

“Every time somebody says something can’t be done, there’s also a part of me that gets a little bit excited.” [32:13]

“Today’s today. What’s the biggest step you can take today, towards your vision? How do you make the most progress towards the vision, today?” [35:10]

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Sociologist and physician Nicholas Christakis, named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine, is on the forefront of research into human social networks and the evolutionary and biosocial determinants of behavior, emotions and health. In this conversation with host Tom Bilyeu, the best-selling author of “Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society” discusses everything from grieving elephants to colonies on Mars and future sex robots. He explains why good human impulses are eventually more powerful than antagonism and division, describes experiments where interaction with artificial intelligence improves peoples’ behavior towards each other, and expresses hopeful optimism about our ability to constantly expand the moral sphere and upgrade the social contract.

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SHOW NOTES:

Why are we cultural animals in the first place? What is the capacity for culture? [1:00]

Nicholas advocates that there is more that unites humanity than there is that divides us [4:43]

People don’t really think that their life experience is dictated by their group membership [7:12]

When travelling, at first people seem so different, but soon it’s clear how similar we are [9:38]

Nicholas discusses the ability of elephants to feel grief, and why faces are different [13:35]

Elephants will teach each other how to raid human crops [18:11]

Nicholas explains the power of grief, and the way it is so different from other emotions [20:26]

Nicholas talks about the rituals surrounding grief, and how they reconnect people [24:20]

Nicholas uses whaling to describe how the human moral sphere has expanded [28:28]

Nicholas shares stories of being a hospice doctor [30:33]

Nicholas talks about how important active listening is, especially as a hospice doctor [37:49]

Nicholas explains how to talk to someone who is dying [41:55]

Nicholas then explains the basic principles on how to break bad news [46:21]

Nicholas discusses colonizing Mars and why he thinks it is inevitable [49:43]

Nicholas and Tom discuss Shackleton and shipwrecks [53:11]

How does artificial intelligence change the way humans interact with each other? [56:43]

Nicholas talks about sex robots, and how we may need a new social contract [1:01:15]

How will we program AI, and how will it affect human society? [1:04:27]

Nicholas describes an experiment where robots encouraged human sociality [1:13:47]

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We live in a culture that tells us that some emotions are bad. Unfortunately, these same “bad” emotions are unavoidable for anyone aiming to live a meaningful life. As a result, many of us spend much of our lives in conflict with our own emotions, stuck in self-narratives that no longer serve us. Thankfully, on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Harvard Psychologist Susan David shows us a way out of this self-destructive internal conflict. She explains how to use your “negative” emotions to connect with your core values (which you can learn more about by taking this quiz here: http://quiz.susandavid.com/s3/eai ). She also discusses the dangers of focusing on being right, the power of self-compassion and importance of emotional agility.

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SHOW NOTES:

Emotions are data but they are not directives [1:33]

How we approach our thoughts, emotions and stories determines our quality of life [3:48]

What do you do when you realize the stories you tell yourself no longer serve you? [6:26]

Our culture tells us some emotions are bad, so we get in conflict with our emotions [11:50]

Only dead people never feel stress, anger, agitation or fear [14:15]

How do you uncover what your emotions are really trying to tell you? [17:35]

Technology has outstripped our ability to thrive [20:32]

Susan explains how to understand your emotions in a more specific way [22:53]

Our minds can convince us that we are right, even if it destroys our relationships [28:04]

Susan describes the process of recognizing our emotions and stories for what they are [31:39]

Even if the gods tell you that you’re right, you still have to decide who you want to be [33:46]

Being seen and belonging are core human needs [36:35]

Tom and Susan discuss the “tyranny of positivity” [38:30]

Success is living a life concordant with your values [41:43]

Susan shares the impact she wants to have on the world [47:08]

QUOTES:

“Some of our stories were written on mental chalkboards at age 3.” [5:53]

“Our thoughts, our emotions and our stories aren’t good or bad. They just are.” [10:53]

“Discomfort is the price of ambition to a meaningful life.” [14:43]

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You should eat more protein, and yes, that means red meat. This statement might surprise some audiences, but it is based on the fundamentally sound science that high muscle strength is independently associated with lower all cause mortality. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon has been on the forefront of “muscle-centric medicine” for years, and here’s what really is surprising. She became obsessed with the concept because of her work with palliative care, dementia and geriatrics. On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Gabrielle Lyon explains why muscle should be viewed as a vital organ which protects against everything from Alzheimer’s to COVID-19. She discusses the optimal high-protein diet, strongly advocates that everyone engage in resistance training, and explains why people should focus on gaining muscle instead of focusing on losing fat.

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SHOW NOTES:

Gabrielle explains what “muscle-centric medicine” is [1:09]

Why you should focus on building muscle instead of focusing on losing fat [2:14]

Gabrielle explains the function of muscle as an organ [5:14]

The more muscle you have, the more likely you are to live [8:57]

Gabrielle explains why she prioritizes changing diet versus changing exercise patterns [12:19]

Eat high quality protein, which means eating animal protein [15:32]

Gabrielle discusses the importance of getting your first meal right [22:34]

Gabrielle explains why she eats carbohydrates later in the day [25:00]

Gabrielle describes the herbs she uses to improve her health [27:07]

Gabrielle started muscle-centric medicine because of her work with palliative care [30:13]

Gabrielle explains why lack of muscle leads to dementia and inflammation [34:43]

Diseases of obesity are not diseases of “over-fat”. They are “under-muscle”. [36:53]

Gabrielle defines how much protein you should eat given how much you weigh [41:05]

Gabrielle says the number one thing people should do is eat more red meat [44:22]

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The legendary actor Kevin Bacon is one of those rare individuals whose fame seems to have transcended his own name or image. It’s as if he has entered the ether as a meme: “Six Degrees of…” On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kevin Bacon discusses the need for connection that underlies the “Six Degrees” meme, and shares the story of a successful career that was built on connection and long-lasting relationships. He also talks about realizing that his strength is in being a character actor, not necessarily a leading man, and describes his process for inhabiting the roles he plays so well.

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SHOW NOTES:

Kevin is quite thankful that he is able to live a very privileged lifestyle [2:16]

Kevin describes life on the road as an actor [5:26]

Absence really can make the heart grow fonder [8:37]

Kevin is completely fine with not being a lead character in a movie [11:45]

Kevin talks about playing a character that is fairly similar to him [14:43]

Marriage is something we put on a pedestal but statistically, it doesn’t usually work [18:06]

Kevin advocates that playing together helps his marriage more than the work they put in [22:09]

Kevin was so hungry to be famous, but he is actually ambivalent about being famous [27:06]

Kevin felt strongly connected to other actors in theater, but not in movies [30:29]

Kevin describes the sense of family in independent films and in theater [35:40]

Kevin discusses the protocol for returning to work during the pandemic [41:47]

Kevin advocates creating your own material even if you aren’t a budding producer [45:04]

Kevin gets asked to play roles that are all over the map [47:47]

Kevin describes his process for inhabiting a role [50:36]

Kevin and Tom discuss what it means to be a producer or a director [54:52]

QUOTES:

“My theory about the acting thing for me is to use yourself and lose yourself. Because every part that I go into, what else do I have to use but the experiences that I’ve had? But I want to lose myself in the role. I don’t want to feel like it’s Kevin.” [13:09]

“It’s really about that hunger that we have for connectivity, as a people, as a nation, as a global entity.” [30:10]

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Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows that you are going to have conflicts; you’re going to have fights. But what are these fights really about? Are arguments about washing the dishes and cleaning the closet really about those issues, or is something deeper happening? On this episode of Women of Impact, Lisa and Tom Bilyeu talk about how to deal with differing values and opposing ideas. They discuss creating shared goals, how they build positive habits, and their methods of making sure that conversations stay open, respectful and honest. And then they give a wonderful example of good communication by examining a real life conflict they have had over making the bed...

SHOW NOTES:

When you are having arguments about money, you are really having conflicts over values [2:48]

Concrete advice on how to minimize financial conflicts [6:59]

When you have a collision of values, part of it is that you are judging each other [9:07]

Why you have to start with shared goals and open discussion of those goals [11:02]

Tom and Lisa discuss corporal punishment, spanking and discipline [14:08]

Tom and Lisa talk about having differing religious beliefs and how they dealt with it [19:50]

What do you do when your habits and routines conflict? [23:47]

How to form habits that help your relationship [27:13]

Whenever you have conflicts over “small issues”, they are actually about deep values [31:10]

The problems that happen when you don’t articulate your values and just project instead [36:47]

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How does an individual get out of the Matrix? Better yet, how do we as a society escape the Matrix? The extraordinary intellectual Thomas Chatterton Williams has decided to confront one of the most difficult mental prisons that Americans find themselves trapped in--the prison of racism and racial identity. On this episode of Conversations with Tom Bilyeu, Thomas Chatterton Williams tells his own story of unlearning poisonous stories about race through extensive reading, living in a new country, and reflecting on his own family. As the discussion progresses, he confronts the challenges we face in getting past mere anger to build the beautiful society that we ought to be able to live in.

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SHOW NOTES:

Thomas talks about a novel that he tried to write that he had to give up on [1:00]

Fiction is a very different medium from non-fiction writing and requires different skills [5:17]

Nothing is ever wasted, and the best of the lost novel ended up in his non-fiction work [9:00]

Thomas credits his father as being the first guy who “pulled himself out of the Matrix” [13:01]

Thomas tells the story of the poet he is named after [18:47]

Thomas then explains how he and his wife chose his daughter’s name [21:20]

Thomas describes how stepping out of America caused him to view race differently [24:26]

Thomas discusses the complexity of his heritage, ethnicity and ancestry [28:52]

Thomas hopes for a society where the skin color is as unimportant as hair color [32:00]

Do people want progress, or do they merely want catharsis and anger? [35:27]

The blanket of identity we throw over every issue obscures deeper problems [41:49]

Tom tells the story of how he started mining for astronauts in poor areas [48:14]

Should we focus on helping children? [56:08]

Children are never in a vacuum and you have to affect the whole family [1:00:55]

Thomas talks about how he and his brother pursued completely opposed paths [1:06:22]

Thomas discusses how he raises his kids [1:13:30]

Thomas defines the good life as autonomy, as living according to his own values [1:19:27]

Tom and Thomas discuss Hip Hop in the 90s and today [1:23:35]

How can we get past anger towards the beautiful society on the other side? [1:32:36]

What happens when people’s efforts are channeled in very limited ways? [1:40:26]

Building desire is one of life’s most important quests [1:52:45]

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Best-selling author Ken Honda might not be famous in America yet. But in Japan, he has helped millions of people change their relationships with money for the better. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Ken Honda describes the first steps everyone needs to take to start healing their money wounds, and to transform money from something to be feared into something that brings peace and ease. He also goes into exquisite detail on the tough subject of how to find your gifts, and then how to go about making a living with them.

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SHOW NOTES:

The Zen approach is to find satisfaction in what you have instead of seeking more [1:20]

Ken’s first lesson about money was to forget about money [2:20]

Ken gives a surprising definition of what wealth means [5:12]

Money doesn't buy happiness, but it really is powerful [7:04]

People are afraid of money because of “money trauma”, often from parents [8:17]

The first step to taking control of your money narrative is gratitude and appreciation [12:15]

Focus on what you can give, and it what you will attract into your life [15:27]

How do you find your gifts, and how do you polish them into something extraordinary? [21:13]

Ken asks people literally a thousand questions to help them find their gifts [24:18]

Ken describes the way that you can monetize your gifts [26:30]

Ken advocates not comparing yourself to other people as a remedy for depression [29:47]

Ken shares the story of his upbringing, where he had money but not peace [32:19]

Ken shares another story of a man who committed family suicide [36:34]

Ken describes how the pain of his father and grandfather fuel him now [39:13]

Friendship is more protective than money [41:22]

Being in a no-money situation is uncomfortable, but it doesn’t kill you [43:49]

Ken describes cultural differences between Japanese and American attitudes [45:53]

Ken talks about what he would do if he lost all his money [50:08]

QUOTES:

“If you start appreciating everything, including money, your life will be filled with money and appreciation.”  [4:35]

“Wealth is an emotion. It doesn’t really matter how much you have or how much you make.” [5:50]

“Most of us are not born with only one gift. We are born with several mediocre gifts...so there are many small gifts, but you have to multiply them. And then you become the one and only!” [22:25]

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For the last 40 years, Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum, aka “Dr. Microbiome”, has been one of the leading microbiome researchers. He is also the scientist who named the mycobiome, the body’s fungal community. And on this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Dr. Ghannoum explains the connections between fungi and bacteria in our gut, and why it’s so important for the two communities to work in harmony. He also describes the ways the gut communicates with the brain, discusses current research on autism and gastrointestinal issues, recommends a diet for good gut health, and even shares an incredible story about how one act of kindness can change thousands of lives.

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SHOW NOTES:

The mycobiome is the fungal community that lives in our body [1:00]

Bacteria and fungi are both good and bad, and are either in harmony or not [2:02]

Tom and Mahmoud use the analogies of forests or gardens to explain how the gut works [3:35]

Mahmoud explains how bacteria and fungi produce benefits by working in harmony [6:01]

The gut communicates with the brain, just as the brain communicates with the gut [9:21]

The microbiome really starts getting formed during birth, through the vaginal canal [12:43]

Biofilms are dangerous because they protect bad microorganisms and prevent nutrition [16:45]

Mahmoud explains how FMT can rebuild the microbiome [19:56]

Mahmoud discusses probiotics and how to target them correctly [23:39]

Mahmoud believes that within five years we will have “probiotics 2.0” [27:32]

Mahmoud explains why he wants to focus on gastrointestinal issues with autistic kids [29:31]

It’s much easier to adjust the fungal community than it is to change bacteria [33:54]

Candida can be very dangerous, but the majority of people have some of it [35:37]

Mahmoud recommends a low sugar, whole foods diet, and describes a good diet [38:18]

Mahmoud shares the story of losing his livelihood due to the invasion of Kuwait [41:22]

One act of kindness can change many lives [45:06]

Dr. Microbiome recommends the one change people should make in their diet [46:36]

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What are the universal principles of leadership? Organizational psychologist and best-selling author Adam Grant is devoted to answering that powerful question. And on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, he lays out the most fundamental aspects of a good leader. Adam and Tom discuss humility, integrity and the importance of being a giver, not a taker. They also delve deep into the idea of “cognitive entrenchment”, which is a deadly trap that everyone has to deal with, no matter how educated, informed, or driven they are.

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SHOW NOTES:

What are the universal principles of leadership? [1:29]

Are you a giver or a taker? [2:42]

Adam explains how to be successful as a giver, and the main traps to avoid [4:31]

If you want to lead, you must keep people’s attention on the message, not on you [6:30]

A leader is like a shepherd, very rarely out in front of the flock [10:03]

Adam describes the skills leaders need to acquire, and the criticism they need to seek [13:12]

Adam explains why he works so hard to avoid getting caught up in being right [17:01]

Teams who have too many superstars don’t win championships [20:53]

The leader of a team is often the person who most exemplifies what the group stands for [24:48]

Adam describes “cognitive entrenchment” where experts get mentally stuck [25:37]

Tom and Adam discuss the need for hyper-specific goals and testable hypotheses [28:47]

Is there a point where the constant need for personal growth actually becomes harmful? [33:33]

Tom talks about being a synthesizer, instead of being the thinker of original thoughts [37:13]

Do you care about what you want to say, or about what people will actually hear? [40:36]

Adam talks about why he doesn’t always follow his intuition [42:04]

QUOTES:

“People will say, look, you have to practice what you preach. I actually think leaders should be doing the reverse, which is to say, “I am only gonna preach what I already practice.” [3:58]

“One of the fundamental mistakes that a lot of leaders make is they develop a style and then they stick to that style. But the whole point of leadership is flexibility and adaptability.”  [11:12]

“If people just praise you over and over again, you’re only going to repeat the excellence you’ve already achieved.” [14:10]

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Daniel Schmachtenberger is best-known as a neurohacker, but some of his most interesting ideas are about civilization--how it thrives, how it fails, and how it eventually collapses. And right now, we are living through times that have many people wondering about the end of the world. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, host Tom Bilyeu and guest Daniel Schmachtenberger engage in a fascinating discussion about social media, neural warfare, game theory, power itself, and the ways that our society has over-optimized. In particular, they talk about why it’s so important to stop trying to be right, why we need to start thinking in more complex ways, and why the real battlefield is the human mind.

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SHOW NOTES:

Daniel was home-schooled, allowed to study whatever he thought was most important [0:30]

Daniel’s parents actually referred to his family as an “experiment” [3:40]

By the time a child goes to school, civilization has already been imprinted on them [6:04]

Daniel advocates that optimization is actually a part of the problem [8:37]

Daniel details exactly why trying to optimize leads to serious problems [13:14]

Daniel talks about how to understand civilization’s history through game theory [18:40]

Some kinds of value can be extracted and lead to power, and other kinds can’t [20:57]

Daniel uses the example of COVID-19 to illustrate the problems with optimization [25:48]

How can we think in complex ways that respect the interconnected nature of existence [30:41]

It’s much easier to break things than it is to build complex systems [35:39]

Tom and Daniel discuss whether it’s possible to nudge people in the right direction [38:16]

Social media will lead us to war even though no one wants it [46:01]

Daniel and Tom discuss the connections between high school bullying and terrorism [51:12]

If you aren’t considering counter-responses, you are just being emotionally hijacked [58:56]

People’s minds are the battlefield [1:04:17]

There are no authorities that are trustworthy enough to just assume they are right [1:09:59]

Do you want to be effective or do you want to be right? [1:15:15]

Daniel explains how people become fundamentalist about things they are wrong about [1:19:45]

Debates are often not about understanding. They are just dogfights. [1:28:48]

Legitimate power is when I am trying to influence someone to be more self-directed [1:32:03]

Tom explains the relief of focusing on finding the right answers instead of being right [1:35:35]

If you want to be right, you are very easy to control. Fragile egos are vulnerable. [1:39:55]

Capitalism, the Trump campaign and Christianity have all been antifragile so far [1:42:33]

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As tensions rise and emotions escalate, both socially and individually, it’s tough to figure out how to move forward. There are no easy answers, but that doesn’t change the fact that everyone has to confront the hard questions. Anthony Trucks, a former NFL player who was adopted into a white family as a black youth, has a unique and profound perspective on the crisis that America faces today. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Anthony Trucks shares his stories of a brutal childhood, a difficult adulthood, and a marriage that he and his wife had to rebuild after her infidelity. As he tells his own story, he offers surprising and insightful commentary on the progress America has to make, and the work each individual has to do to make that progress real.

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SHOW NOTES:

Anthony explains how he remains grateful despite how hard his life has been [1:19]

Anthony describes growing up angry, dispirited and aggressive as a foster kid [3:30]

Anthony talks about how he used “dark energy” on his drive to greatness [6:34]

Tom and Anthony discuss what it means to be “bathed in discomfort” [11:18]

When someone gives you abuse and you don’t accept it, they have to walk off with it [15:33]

What is the value of emotions like anger and even rage? [19:10]

Anthony describes being able to see two sides of white America as a black man [26:08]

Anthony confronts the difficulty of white and black America understanding each other [28:28]

Anthony explains his path to recreating his marriage and forgiving his wife [35:24]

Anthony explains why he stayed in the marriage instead of finding someone new [42:27]

Anthony shares the reasons he has hope for this society [45:27]

Why you shouldn’t rob your kids of their hardships [48:21]

How do you deal with the structure of a society that was built out of oppression? [54:17]

QUOTES:

“I had 16 fights in 6th grade. I wasn’t allowed to go to summer camp because I was a flight risk.” [4:35]

“We’re going to have to do things we’re not used to doing in order for us to get to the place we want to get to.” [35:20]

“The people who made this system--they’re faceless.” [33:52]

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Most of us believe we perceive reality as it generally is, with perhaps some slight distortions. But mathematical models based on natural selection suggest that our strongest intuitions may be false. On this episode of Conversations with Tom, Donald Hoffman and Tom Bilyeu discuss the fascinating possibilities that stem from the theory that evolution gave us the equivalent of a desktop interface that hides the real truth from us so that we can take effective action. They discuss the nature of consciousness, free will, space-time, causality and the self.

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SHOW NOTES:

Most of us believe that we see reality as it is. But we don’t. [1:14]

Donald describes how mathematical game theory explains natural selection [3:42]

Donald talks about a game he created to simulate evolution [9:33]

Seeing the truth and seeing what you need to survive are very different things [13:51]

Evolution gave us the equivalent of a desktop interface, not the truth [18:11]

Every creature has a different user interface and perceives a different reality [24:57]

Science progresses because we push our best theories to their limit [29:05]

If we let go of logic and reasoning, then we have nothing left [32:10]

There will always be unprovable truths. You can never know it all. [35:14]

Evolution has created various forms of virtual reality [39:40]

Donald describes the process by which you “see” an apple [42:05]

Evolution tells us that the language of space and time does not describe reality [47:53]

Donald proposes that reality is a vast social network of conscious agents [49:39]

A conscious agent creates their interpretation from their experiences [53:32]

What is consciousness? [57:12]

What does a conscious agent need to do? [1:00:49]

Donald and Tom discuss fascinating cases of split-brain patients [1:08:13]

If your visualization tool is very good, it can focus on finer and finer detail [1:11:36]

If space-time is doomed then is causality doomed as well? [1:22:17]

Tom and Donald discuss the nature of cause and effect [1:24:35]

Donald discusses free will and its relationship to cause and effect [1:28:01]

The self is a construction just like space and time [1:30:27]

You can never experience yourself choosing [1:39:15]

Donald describes the experience of realizing that he is just inside a VR headset [1:40:01]

What created math? [1:44:53]

What’s the difference between math all the way down and turtles all the way down? [1:50:25]

Tom and Donald discuss the double-slit experiment in physics [1:56:18]

Donald talks about his wife and his marriage [2:01:49]

Donald and Tom discuss the possibility of taking off the headset [2:03:10]

Donald and Tom discuss why they haven’t used psychedelics [2:07:10]

Since space-time is doomed, what’s next? [2:13:27]

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There is no doubt that economic growth is positive, and that financial security is wonderful. But collectively, we seem to have given in to the notion that monetary gain is the primarily societal value. This transition to prioritizing profit over everything else is recent, and it may be leading us to an existential crisis. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Stickler argues that capitalism is good but incomplete, and that we need to expand our definition of self-interest. He shares the story of Kickstarter’s founding and explains why they became a public benefit corporation, describes his philosophy of Bentoism, and details the path to self-coherence.

SHOW NOTES:

Yancey tells the story of how he became an entrepreneur [1:23]

Yancey explains that they never wanted to sell Kickstarter [5:48]

Yancey describes the reasoning behind a public benefit corporation [9:08]

What happens when values become central instead of being a passive guardrail [11:51]

Being obsessed with financial growth leads to an existential crisis [13:30]

Financial value is important, but it’s better to optimize for other values [16:52]

Tom and Yancey discuss how recent the prioritization of financial optimization is [19:31]

Stakeholder capitalism means you make decisions based on everyone involved [23:16]

Yancey describes his intellectual path to bentoism [28:29]

What does it mean to be “self-coherent?” [35:51]

Yancey’s grid of “now me,” “now us”, “future me”, and “future us” is his life user interface [41:41]

How do you deal with internal conflicts in Bentoism? [43:27]

Yancey wants to expand our definition of self-interest [48:03]

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QUOTES:

“The fascinating opportunity that we have now is that the ability to define new values, to distribute goods, to make decisions, has never been greater.” [15:46]

“In 1970 the percentage of college freshmen who said that being well-off financially was essential or very important was just 28%. That year the number one life goal was to develop a meaningful philosophy of life. The most recent year the study came out, 2017, the biggest life goal among college freshmen was to be rich.” [27:16]

“How do you get in a flow state on a Tuesday at like 3 o’clock when you don’t like anything you have to do?” [35:33]

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Celebrate small victories. Your thoughts are a choice. Move towards fear. Lean into your negative experiences. No matter what the question is, action is the answer. Meditate. Breathe deeply. These are well-known concepts and mantras that many people have assimilated, through experience or through training. But what is the scientific explanation for why all these practices and beliefs work so well? What is happening on the level of the brain? On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, recognized neuroscientist Andrew Huberman details the science behind successful strategies for life change.

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Ultimately our thoughts are a choice [1:13]

The brain creates an abstract representation of everything that’s out there in the world [4:52]

There two pieces of your brain that are outside of your skull and spinal cord [7:23]

Viewing screens after 11 PM suppresses dopamine and punishes the brain [9:25]

Action in pursuit of a goal stimulates neural rewards [11:36]

Dopamine reward cycles can provide you with endless energy [14:21]

The reasons why it’s so important to celebrate small victories [16:25]

How to unlearn negative experiences [21:10]

Using lateralized eye movements while recounting negative experiences helps [25:01]

Forward movement is absolutely the remedy for trauma and fear [28:03]

Stress and agitation are meant to be triggers for action, not forms of suffering [31:31]

It’s not easy to suppress negative thoughts, but you can replace negative thoughts [34:21]

Always reward incremental steps that are about forward action [37:37]

Andrew explains hypnosis and why it works [40:08]

Andrew explains why slow, diaphragmatic breathing works so well [43:48]

Andrew shares the one thing he would have most people change in their lives [51:16]

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