538. The Willpower Myth with Jud Brewer

When the contractions were two minutes apart, Jeff's phone chirped out the opening riff of Ice Ice Baby. That was the ringtone for Kara, the midwife. He picked up and she said, "Are you sitting down?" She wasn't coming. This week, Jeff tells the birth story of his second daughter ...  Show more

We have godlike technology running on brains that haven't had an upgrade in millions of years. In this episode, Jeff sits down with Steven Kotler, peak performance expert and founder of the Flow Research Collective, to explore how exponential technology is reshaping our minds, ou ...  Show more

Dr Mike Israetel is a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science at Lehman College and the Co-Founder of Renaissance Periodization. How do you boost motivation and actually follow through on the things you know you should do, but don’t feel like doing? The answer isn’t more stimulan ...  Show more

Why do the most successful people swear by meditation, and how can you start if your mind never stops racing? Melissa Wood-Tepperberg reveals how she went from taking Adderall and living in constant anxiety to becoming one of the most trusted voices in wellness. We explore the sc ...  Show more

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This scientist says that walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Here are some ways you can incorporate ...

It’s human nature to reduce and simplify complex situations. We like to think that weight loss is as simple as a formula like “calories in, calories out,” or that making better health choices is as easy as harnessing your willpower. The truth is that our bodies, minds, and behavi ...  Show more