Episodes featuring Chris Williamson
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Chris Williamson talks with Cal Newport about why modern work culture has shattered attention spans and what it actually takes to get deep focus back.
Chris Williamson explores how narcissists unconsciously make others feel incompetent and insecure, and explains the psychological mechanisms behind this manipulation.
Chris Williamson analyzes a viral moment where a Norwegian biathlete publicly confessed to cheating during an Olympic interview, exploring why dramatic relationship-repair gestures tend to backfire.
Chris Williamson talks with behavioral geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden about how genes shape risk-taking and antisocial behavior, and why she argues accountability should replace retributive punishment. She also...
Chris Williamson talks with evolutionary biologist Scott Solomon about how living on Mars would change human biology over generations, potentially producing a species that can never return to Earth.
Chris Williamson explores why wealthy people keep buying oversized houses they regret, and argues that true financial success means controlling your time, not accumulating possessions.
Dr. Dani Sulikowski joins Chris Williamson to discuss evolutionary psychology research on how women compete with each other by suppressing rivals' reproduction, not just boosting their own.
Chris Williamson looks at why sex in long-term relationships gets boring and shares simple ways couples can bring back novelty without awkward confrontations.
Charlie Houpert joins Chris Williamson to talk about the identity crisis that follows outgrowing success, and how to move through it without losing yourself.
Chris Williamson explains why people become obsessed with fixing troubled partners, tracing it to brain chemistry rather than real compatibility or romantic destiny.
Dave Evans, co-founder of Stanford's Life Design Lab, joins Chris Williamson to discuss how to rethink your life plan, find meaning, and stop tying your self-worth to outcomes.
Chris Williamson explores how men's habit of treating life as an optimization problem blocks genuine pleasure, presence, and connection.
Oliver Burkeman joins Chris Williamson to explore why high achievers become addicted to productivity and how separating self-worth from outcomes can restore both joy and performance.
Chris Williamson explores why divorced fathers turn to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and other martial arts, and what physical practices offer during divorce recovery.
Chris Williamson makes the case that mythology is more useful than self-help books, using Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey to show how ancient stories map onto real life struggles.
Comedian Rick Glassman joins Chris Williamson to talk about authenticity in friendships and relationships, and how being upfront about your quirks prevents resentment.
Chris Williamson talks with Bryan Johnson about his routine for better sleep. Johnson argues that lowering your resting heart rate before bed and keeping a steady bedtime matter more than pills or perfect rituals.
Divorce lawyer James Sexton joins Chris Williamson to discuss what actually makes marriages work, covering prenups, conflict habits, and how couples handle stress.
Chris Williamson and Rick Glassman riff on everyday moments that kill your dignity, then dig into why social conversation rules are so much harder to navigate than formal game rules.
Chris Williamson answers listener questions about his health recovery, sobriety, dating, habit formation, and the risks of over-optimizing your life.