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Principles of Recovery In The Odyssey w/ Ryan Holiday

Rich Roll

Ryan Holiday argues that Christopher Nolan's adaptation of *The Odyssey* functions less as a singular narrative with one correct interpretation and more as an architectural framework for storytelling that evolves across generations to reflect contemporary issues such as PTSD, moral decay in leadersh …

How to Go From Rock Bottom to the Top | Lori Harder on Impact Theory

Tom Bilyeu

Lori Harder, a three-time fitness world champion and self-made millionaire, shares her profound journey from being relentlessly bullied for her weight to becoming an inspirational figure in the wellness industry. Growing up in an ultra-restrictive religious household where she was home-schooled due …

Turn Anxiety Into a Powerful Ally | Jewel on Impact Theory

Tom Bilyeu

Jewel, a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and New York Times best-selling author, shares her transformative journey of turning anxiety into a powerful ally by viewing it as a clue rather than an enemy. During a year spent homeless in San Diego after being propositioned and losing her car …

The Untold Story Behind The Sound of Freedom - Paul Hutchinson

Chris Williamson

Paul Hutchinson, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Bridge Investment Group with $48 billion in assets under management, recounts his recruitment into an undercover child rescue mission featured in the movie *Sound of Freedom*. Approximately ten years ago, he was approached by Attorney General Sea …

How To Overcome The Worst Pain Of Your Life - Jeremy Renner

Chris Williamson

Jeremy Renner opens the discussion by addressing his openness about personal struggles, contrasting it with his previous reluctance to share details of his life due to fame and social anxiety. He explains that while he was once constrained by the "social moray game" required for Hollywood stardom—wh …

The Personal Pain of Country Music - HARDY (4K)

Chris Williamson

Hardy opens the conversation by defining his career philosophy with a simple mantra: be nice first, then work hard. He argues that while talent is essential for entry into an industry like music, it does not guarantee long-term success or respect; rather, being a good person and making others feel c …

Mary Portas: How To Stop Living A Life That Isn't True To You | E85

The Diary Of A CEO

Mary Portas, a renowned entrepreneur and author of *Rebuild*, reflects on her journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming a media star who eventually realized she had lost herself in the pursuit of external validation. Her life was profoundly shaped by early trauma; at age 16, she watched her …

The Rise, The Fall & The Rebuild Of True Geordie | E87

The Diary Of A CEO

In this episode of The Diary CEO, host Steven Bartlett interviews True Jordy Brian to explore his dramatic rise from a council estate in Newcastle to becoming one of YouTube's biggest creators. Born into an environment where violence was common and all his fathers were incarcerated or rebellious fig …

Davina McCall: How To Overcome ANY Trauma & Live The Life You Deserve | E210

The Diary Of A CEO

Davina McCall opens her episode of *Making The Cut* with a candid reflection on how early abandonment shaped her adult life and career trajectory. At age five, she realized her mother had left for good after being taken to her grandmother's house in the countryside; this moment instilled a deep-seat …

Queer Eye Star Opens Up About Hitting Rock Bottom: Jonathan Van Ness

The Diary Of A CEO

Jonathan Van Ness opens up about his journey from a queer, effeminate child in rural Illinois during the height of the AIDS crisis to becoming an industry leader and public figure. Born in 1987 into a broadcasting family, he faced significant anti-queer vitriol, bullying starting around sixth grade, …

How to Build Immense Inner Strength | David Goggins

Andrew Huberman

In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, host Andrew Huberman interviews retired Navy SEAL and ultramarathon runner David Goggins to explore the intense inner dialogue required for immense self-discipline. Unlike previous appearances where Goggins focused on his athletic feats or motivational sp …

Tools to Bolster Your Mental Health & Confidence | Dr. Paul Conti

Andrew Huberman

In this episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, host Andrew Huberman interviews Dr. Paul Conti, a psychiatrist and trauma recovery expert who emphasizes that individuals possess far more going right in their lives than they realize. Dr. Conti argues against starting mental health improvement by focusin …