#51 CHRIS WILLIAMSON - HOST OF THE MODERN WISDOM PODCAST (25 MILLION+ PLAYS)
Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast, which has had over 25 million plays of his conversations with some of the world’s most interesting people, including; academic Jordan Peterson, former Greenpeace President Patrick Moore, author Cal Newport, PT James Smith, North Korean defector Yeonmi Park and Dr Rajan Chatterjee. Chris is also a TEDX speaker, club promoter, YouTuber (over 219k subscribers), a Newcastle native and, if you recognise his face, it because he’s been on TV on a number of occasions, which we chat about in the episode.
WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT
-Life hacks on caffeine, snoozing and productivity
-Refining the art of being a podcast host
-Living in alignment with your values
-Struggling with switching off
-Navigating self consciousness and imposter syndrome
-Morning routines
-Finding balance between work and play
QUOTES
‘It’s about playing the game and knowing that it’s not about the game.’
‘Let your curiosity carry you. Allow it to drag you forward like a kite on the breeze.’
‘Imposter syndrome is a price you pay for consistent growth.’
‘Every action you take contributes to the person you will be in the future.’
REFERENCES
-Matthew Walker sleep podcast with Joe Rogan
-Ooler sleep system with Chilipad
-Tim Ferris, ‘Tools of Titans’ (book)
-Aubrey Marcus (CEO of Onnit, guest on Modern Wisdom podcast)
-Jordan Peterson (psychologist and author, guest on Modern Wisdom podcast)
-Will Storr (journalist, guest on Modern Wisdom podcast)
-Sam Harris ‘Waking Up’ (app)
-State (breathing app)
-Readwise.io (Kindle highlights)
THE HOSTS
@adamhusler - Drawing from a variety of lives lived off the mat, Adam Husler brings a unique perspective to those who seek more from yoga than making pretty shapes. He offers creative, effective and clearly-sequenced teachings that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. Educated by globally renown teachers, including Jason Crandell and Michael Stone, Adam specialises in a signature style of Alignment-Based Vinyasa— fuelled by a fascination with anatomy and a desire to ask ‘why?’.
Based in London, Adam teaches a robust schedule in one of the worlds top yoga studios, Triyoga, and world leading gym, Equinox. On top of this, Adam leads workshops, trainings and teaches festivals continuously around the world, leaving him with thousands of teaching hours under his belt and plenty of appearances in national and international media.
For workshops, trainings, events and retreats, find out more here.
@iamhollyhusler - From belting out original pop tunes at the London O2 stage to 20,000 people, whilst supporting Westlife, to singing healing mantras and playing magical instruments, to seas of sleeping yogis, at events and studios across the globe; Holly’s journey has led to a deep desire to help people find conscious connection and their own inner peace.
For workshops, music, events and retreats, find out more here.
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