Modern Wisdom

Sabine Hossenfelder, a theoretical physicist and author of Lost in Math, explores why modern physics may be stuck. She digs into beautiful theories, supersymmetry’s endless revisions, and decades of null results. The conversation also gets into funding politics, groupthink, dark matter, and whether the hunt for a theory of everything is sending science in the wrong direction.

Dr Greg Potter, a sleep researcher and chronobiology specialist from the University of Leeds, digs into why sleep matters so much. He explores circadian rhythms, mood, metabolism, and depression. There’s also a look at shift work, sleep deprivation, cooler bedrooms, caffeine, alcohol, melatonin, meal timing, and how to bounce back after a bad night.

Sonny Webster, Team GB Olympian and UK weightlifting coach, tells the wild road from injured kid to Rio 2016. He gets into leaving home at 16, surviving on no money, and the chaos of qualification day. There’s also talk of strict pre-lift rituals, Olympic village life with sporting legends, post-Rio burnout, and why CrossFit gave lifting a fresh spark.

Jonny & Yusef from PropaneFitness.com are back again. This time we asked for questions from listeners at home, and oh boy did we get some interesting ones...We talk honestly about our relationships with each other, open up regarding our own mental health battles, and elucidate what is probably the best short-form life advice we can give you. Plus we work out what is the biggest animal we can single handedly cling film to a lamppost.Listen through until the end to find out what episodes and topics we have coming up and hear me begin to articulate "My Why".Also... This probably ranks as my favourite episode to record so far. The questions are so wide ranging and either interesting or ridiculous; both of which are fantastic to answer. It's a credit to the community who tune into these podcasts, so thank you.Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter C Brown is a writer, retired management consultant and the author of Make It Stick; The Science Of Successful Learning.No matter what your goals in life, your capacity to learn effectively is the foundation upon which everything is built. Whether you're learning Archery or Law, Economics or Knitting, your capacity to consume and recall information mediates your ability to progress.Today we learn what science tells us is the most effective method to learn. Florida International University Law School implemented the Make It Stick approach and went from typically 4th or 5th in The Bar Exam to placing 1st Place in 5 out of the last 6 exams. Teacher or student, you should listen to this.Extra Stuff:Make It Stick The Book: http://amzn.eu/2JY3yHBCheck out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonny and Yusef from PropaneFitness.com join me for the first episode in a new series on relationships. Come with us as we delve into the murky waters of finding, choosing and connecting with a partner.Very quickly this channel is becoming a hub for the advice I wish I'd had 10 years ago, hopefully this episode helps you expedite a path to happiness and avoid the pitfalls of finding another human to connect with. We've got a lot more coming soon.Don't forget that you can head to https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast to watch and further the discussion with other viewers in the comments.Referred Resources:"Women Date Up And Across Dominance Hierarchies" - Jordan Peterson on Female Hypergamy and Its Impact on Human Evolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7LN14IpVy0Hypergamy Defined: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HypergamyJBP on The Male Dominance Hierarchy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUiG5_GcMyYDemographics of Cheating by age: https://ifstudies.org/blog/who-cheats-more-the-demographics-of-cheating-in-americaWhy We Are Fated To Be Lonely - The School Of Life: https://youtu.be/AtCR6P5rsXUCheck out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BT Urruela, a U.S. Army combat-wounded veteran, elective amputee, author and co-founder of VETSports. He recounts surviving a devastating IED blast, the medical saga from medevac to Walter Reed, and the choice of elective amputation. He describes intense prosthetic rehab, struggles with reintegration and PTSD, and building community through VETSports and creative reinvention.

Susanna Halonen is a positive psychology expert, author, published researcher, TEDx speaker, online columnist, and a regular commentator in the media from the BBC to The Huffington Post and more.The one thing we all endeavour to be is happy. And in today's episode, we find out science's suggestions for the best approaches to leading a happy life. Smiles abound, let's journey together to find some happiness.Extra ThingsThe 6 Minute Diary: https://amzn.to/2mlpYQbHappiness Is Here book: https://amzn.to/2zM3t0qSusanna's Website: https://happyologist.co.ukCheck out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior, and Tim Briggs, UK CrossFit coaches, discuss mindset in sport, including contrasting views on mental toughness, feedback after the CrossFit Regionals, and Adam Collard's performance on Love Island. They also reflect on a recent event, emotional response and sense of community, regional workouts and highlights, judging nerves, the impact of mindset on performance, the importance of mental toughness, nutrition expertise, and believing in the process.

Warren Cass is a public speaker, business leader, entrepreneur and author of the book Influence - How To Raise Your Profile, Manage Your Reputation and Get Noticed.If you want to improve your ability to build networks, communicate online and offline, and increase your influence personally and professionally, look no further. Warren takes us through a step by step breakdown of this crucial field, from personal brand development to communication strategy, Neurolinguistic Programming and body language to conflict management. A must listen for anyone who wants to get aheadLinks:Influence the book: https://amzn.to/2Kx3QjGFree Partner Resources: http://www.warrencass.com/index.php/influencethebook/Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom-Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me...Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillxTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcastEmail: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices