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#1040 - 4M Subscriber Q&A

Modern Wisdom

Jan 01
Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom

Jan 01
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I hit 4 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, X, and Instagram, so here’s another 90ish minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible. Expect to learn what’s new with my new haircut, how much longer until...

Highlights

In this special Q&A episode, Chris Williamson reflects on reaching a major milestone with his podcast and opens up about personal transformations, health struggles, and the evolving direction of his work. With honesty and introspection, he navigates questions that cut to the core of identity, growth, and resilience.
00:00
Hard-charging guys often work alone and feel misunderstood.
06:13
Doing inner-child work on stage was a beautiful and powerful experience
12:17
The unreleased Andrew Tate video is still stored in Dropbox.
17:48
The men's self-improvement space needs less hustle and more emotional integration.
28:25
The trip to Iceland included training at Annie Thorisdottir's gym and dating a local woman.
34:54
No effort is too small—every step moves you forward.
40:55
After catching the virus two years ago in a moldy house, I've been fighting nervous system issues and am nearly certain I have long-COVID.
47:44
Success doesn't eliminate personal struggles; they resurface when life slows down.
53:21
The MET/MET COMT gene mutation affects how the body processes stress chemicals, influencing emotional resilience.
1:00:30
Cultural change is the key to improving Middlesbrough.
1:02:18
The way my mind works is my favorite thing about myself
1:11:19
Motivation is fragile; call out lack of support and ask for belief to protect it.
1:14:07
It's hard to tell if discomfort comes from growth or real harm, much like distinguishing a tough rep from a dangerous one in the gym.
1:16:35
Genuine harm, like persistent distress, should be a concern when feeling drained.
1:19:22
We often don't see the beauty in struggles until after they're over.
1:25:41
Set non-negotiables early to avoid unhealthy attachments.

Chapters

What does success really feel like when you're alone at the top?
00:00
Can you heal your inner child in front of a live audience?
06:13
Why was the Andrew Tate conversation never released?
12:17
Is the 'hustle' mentality failing men emotionally?
17:48
What’s next for the podcast—and will there be live shows in Germany?
23:00
How do changing passions shape the future of your work?
31:49
Can small daily efforts truly transform your life over time?
37:41
How does long-COVID reshape your sense of self and control?
43:58
Why don’t I feel successful even when everyone says I am?
50:42
Was university the real turning point for personal growth?
56:20
What part of myself am I most proud of, deep down?
1:02:18
How do high standards silently strain your relationships?
1:08:05
Can you grow without pushing your partner to change too?
1:14:07
Should young adults trust their instincts—or stick to systems?
1:16:35
Do we only see meaning in struggles after they’re over?
1:19:22
How do you avoid falling too fast in a new relationship?
1:25:41
Where is the tour going, and what’s coming with the new studio?
1:29:05

Transcript

Chris Williamson: Hello, friends. Welcome back to the show. It is a 4 million subscriber Q&A episode. It's a very large number. And still sinking in that we've got there. Still sinking in that. We're the eighth biggest podcast in the world, according to Sp...