Episodes

What we can learn about humanity from the history of fire and how it reshaped our bodies, brains, psychology and society. Learn about the wild story of how humanity’s obsession with fire set us on the path to becoming who we are today. We’ll talk about global wildfires and backyard barbecues, and how both are woven into our DNA and even impact things like gender roles and male aggression.

Learn the psychology of building wisdom at any age and what it means to make the most of your life.

Navigate the confusing process of life by leaning into what actually makes you you

Steven Stein the author of several psychology books explains the concept of hardiness and the research around how to build it

A masterclass on the default mode network and how it relates to depression, anxiety, and ADHD and of course what you can do about it

A short mindset lesson to stop obsessing on problems and start building your own solutions

12 inspirational ideas for living a more authentic and open minded life from Rick Rubin. The master of creativity shares his secrets for both record breaking success and freeing yourself to be your own authentic self

How to learn more from yourself with daily practices that help you grow. Build wisdom, self knowledge and memories by giving yourself the gift of your own knowledge.

How attachment theory works and what makes someone secure, anxious, or avoidant in relationships

A Mindset masterclass from history. Where does scarcity mindset, imposter syndrome and loss aversion come from? In the new show "How to Change the World: The History of Innovation" we get more than just a masterclass in history and technology. We learn about the forces that shaped society, the mindsets that define humanity and timeless lessons on how the world works and how to change it.

The lies we tell ourselves to keep us comfortable and safe but instead they just keep us stuck

Understanding the Building Blocks of Learning and Mastery in the Brain with researcher Nicholas Shea

Let's unpack the heart of attention, addiction, autopilot and self-sabotage. This episode is a deep dive into the junk food of thought: addictive mental loops that hijack your attention, and keep you stuck repeating the same boring patterns — again and again and again. We talk about why your thoughts are like badly designed software, why addiction makes your brain less creative, and how to actually take back control. From scrolling email to self-sabotaging loops, it turns out the enemy isn’t t...

How to transcend your normal habits and routines to have original ideas

Increase the quality of your partners and learn how to look for the right signs

Book summary of Nassim Taleb's the Black Swan and how to build a mindset that deals with uncertainty

From Day one thinking to regret minimization - the tools behind Jeff Bezos's growth, success and mindset

Self-help is sometimes the opposite. It can end up increasing your task list with a bunch of unrealistic expectations you never achieve. Today’s conversation is about navigation, not directions. We explore the quiet difference between a compass you trust and a checklist someone sells. Passport stamps matter less than the personality you bring to the journey; so does the company you invite to walk beside you. We trade a stack of generic self-help books for three simple ideas you can put on a s...

Timeless lessons on building friendships and presence that aligns with buddhism, stoicism and generally being a kinder person.

Build the real skills to get to the top with low ego

Sam is setting out on a daring journey across time to document the entire history (and future) of innovation. In the new show "How to Change the World: The History of Innovation" we get more than just a masterclass in history and technology. We learn about the forces that shaped society, the mindsets that define humanity and timeless lessons on how the world works and how to change it.

How to understand what to say no to

Love isn’t just a feeling, it’s a pattern. And patterns, when understood, can be changed. We are the descendants of beings who bonded, lusted, and survived—not by chance, but by biology. In this episode, we explore the elegant architecture of love, divided into three distinct experiences: lust, attraction, and attachment. Each has its own hormonal symphony: testosterone’s drive, dopamine’s thrill, oxytocin’s warmth. But these chemicals, while essential, are not our destiny. We must choose how...

Nassim Taleb's playbook for building self strengthening systems into your life