The Exercise Expert: This Popular Lifestyle Is Killing 1 Person Every 33 Seconds! Michael Easter

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00:00 Intro
02:08 What's your mission?
05:58 Mind-Blowing Findings from Studying Hunter-Gatherers & Native Tribes
10:51 Challenges of Living in Dense Urban Environments & Big Offices
14:54 Impact of Noise on Productivity and Health
17:03 AI & Loneliness
20:14 The Self-Destructive Power of Alcohol
25:11 The Fascinating Science Behind Addiction
33:18 How Companies Foster Addiction to Their Products
37:41 The Constant Quest for Status
41:39 The Snacking Dilemma: Why We Can't Stop
48:23 Exploring Fasting and Scheduled Hunger Days
50:17 The Psychological Perspective and Its Limits on Our Potential
01:02:42 The Role of Exercise in Our Lives
01:05:48 Comparing Hunter-Gatherer Bodies to Modern Humans
01:16:23 The Prevalence of Back Pain: Why 80% of Us Suffer
01:19:59 How Embracing Discomfort Can Prevent Long-Term Pain
01:24:34 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Achieve Your Goals
01:32:08 How The Lack of Resources Spark Creativity
01:36:27 Eye-Opening Stats on the World's Current Trajectory
01:39:34 Are Companies Exploiting Human Addictive Behaviours?
01:43:32 The Last Guest's Question
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[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Thank you Michael for sharing your story with us ❤If you enjoyed this conversation could you do us a favour and HIT that like button on the video! Helps us a lot 🙏 share your favourite part of the convo below 👇🏾

[@suny1265]

The interview wit Jada Smith was "Doing Better"?

[@LifeYourMind]

Steven, thank you for this realization. I reflected some passages in the Bible read to me by Mom and Dad where people lived more than 100 yrs old. The Answer behind their longevity? They DID the HARD WORK. It wasn't the comfort, but the effort that made their body and soul ALIVE. PERIOD.

[@sreedevi3652]

Can't waiting to watch Steven Maama ♥

[@karacolclough3106]

I subscribed and then checked and it was switched off

[@richardspencer1227]

69% subscribers hasn't shifted in about a year.

[@gisgrl1532]

I stopped the video & went for my 1st walk in 5 years...then came back & finished the podcast. Thanks for being such a positive influence

[@brushstroke3733]

Well done! Keep it up. Aim for at least once a week to at least help make the habit.

[@inga1721]

Keep it up! You will be just fine🥰

[@batintheattic7293]

In these five years, though, if your legs were usable you must have been walking? For you - what are the crucial differences between 'walking' and 'Walking'? I presume you mean you went on a bit of an adventure and the adventure was a big part of the purpose.

[@juliewillard1367]

I walk everyday, my husband walks 2.5 hours a day. Walking is great.

[@naomijansen9810]

Awesome!

[@lorriewatson7423]

I feel validated, thank you for that. As an introvert, I bought a place in the middle of nowhere, and began decluttering my life. I gave up all TV over 20 years ago, took up reading instead. I heat my home, in northern USA, entirely by wood. For 35 years I have cut, split, moved and stacked my firewood, just cutting up storm damage in my wood lot. I raise almost all my own food, gardening and raising poultry, eating eggs daily. My red meat supplement is the occasional piece of venison I get for letting someone hunt my land. I walk a minimum 5 miles a day, I forage wild plants for food and medicines. I am happy, healthy, and I enjoy my life, every single day. Almost ever body I have known over my 65 years is dead; they died from cancer, heart disease and covid. They ate fast food, processed food, watched TV daily, and never opted to simply walk. I am alone nearly all the time, but I dont get lonely, I do have a dog. I found this conversation enlightening, and confirmation of my l ifestyle choices.

[@lisacanary155]

I envy you

[@sheilasmith1109]

I wish we were neighbors!❤️

[@laurahughes8902]

I envy your lifestyle. I would love to pack up my family and run to the middle of nowhere. I’m sorry you’re lonely sometimes 😢

[@melaniejo5296]

@@laurahughes8902she said, “alone, but not lonely”

[@Livetoeat171]

@@laurahughes8902 That Person specifically said they are NOT lonely!

[@joseevocalist]

I am very happy in silence and alone. I am never lonely nor bored. I only interact with others I wish to interact with.

[@downbntout]

Dude, you're missing out. People could be far better, you and I have been/are traumatized, but you can find solid gold love in your tribe, never mind the hideous mistakes. Doesn't have to be constant oc

[@eferlinindonesia1910]

Yes I finally learned to be like this. Not impulsive. It is a great feeling.❤❤❤

[@thirtyacres7504]

There is so much to do. "Boredom" comes from the lack of imagination. I agree with you. I am happy in silence and being alone.

[@aimeepaterson4423]

SAME!!! Absolutely The Same!!!💙

[@grey1hound]

As a thin , active 80 year old, I found the conversation very smart and relevant. I live in Mexico and still walk to hunt and gather my food at the local small groceries... It feels really good to be out of the rat race and be living a simple healthy lifestyle. Thank you for confirming that squatting is still a good thing!!

[@SuperLammens]

rat race is killing my well being emotionally and i hate how these politicians handle other politicians that consider more violence a solution to agression.

[@gardenvarietyvegan4096]

You are living my dream!

[@bitrudder3792]

Unless the squatting is on someone else’s property, L O L! That’s actually a problem in Mexico, people who own property, and other people just take it over by… Squatting it. But I know what you mean. Squatting physically is a lost art these days.

[@vickiredfeather4808]

Lol where are those people that own that house or land? In the city. In another state taking up more than one space and saying it's yours is greedy. Just share!

[@dsa2591]

I want to move to Mexico so badly! I'm 71 and get sicker every day. I try to eat well and exercise, but I was healthier when I didn't have a car and had to walk or bus everywhere. I watch videos of life in Mexico all the time. Where do you live, if I may ask?

[@Jacqueline-es5yb]

I love the saying "You don't stop when you get old, you get old when you stop" It's so true. I consider (and don't consciously 'exercise') House work is exercise, gardening is exercise, walking with my family in the woods is exercise, yoga is exercise but I love it, it's not a means to get fit for me, it's calming and enjoyable...I am 61 and very fit, I just enjoy life, I do work but I am naturally restless so I am constantly moving and fidgeting. I laugh when I hear people say they have a cleaner and a gardener and then pay a fortune to go to a gym!

[@PoetOnTheRun]

I love your podcast. I’m 22 months sober today. And the one thing I can say, is that I should’ve quit a lot sooner - sober life is a good life.❤.

[@silverthread178]

Yaaaas! Congratulations.😊 🎉

[@andreascollin4949]

Much respect from a brother of an alcoholic I know how hard it is.

[@eze3572]

Yes it is sister! Congrats!! 🎉

[@charliehobson33]

Ditto. I am 2 years alcohol free. Not an alcoholic, not a big drinker at time of quitting but massive benefits all the same

[@larryjohnny]

Bravo buddy! Been sober since June 2022.. not sure how many months but I just did it to support my brother in law who did have a problem with it.. dad still thinks drinking heavy every 3 days is cool, lol.. not sure if he’ll ever find a reason to quit. I still struggle with using gummies and vaping that thc.. but getting help for ADHD and hope to help my life get to the next level!

[@DeanWilliamDwyer]

I'm 43, and 5 day's ago I decided to change my life. After a life of failure's and hardships I gave up and decided to checkout from life and rot in my flat, wether that be in bed or on the couch. I deluded myself by constantly learning via KZbin that I wasn't wasting my life away. It wasn't until my left leg decided to not work properly, that I got sufficiently scared enough to WAKE THE FUCK UP! USE IT OR LOSE IT! Like it or not, life is suffering, but we can choose to suffer in dignity and with grace by doing what we know to be the right thing. Hopefully my story, this video, or an example closer to home can be the catalyst for a redemption story. We need to love ourselves and take care of ourselves as though our lives depend on it, because ultimately they do!

[@debraafriday]

Thanks fi this ❤❤I will be pushing myself much harder

[@taghazoutmoon5031]

I just started indulging in staying home. My boyfriend broke up with me after I made him move out. I feel like a failure since he used my anxiety as a reason to break up. He triggered a lot of anxiety but the break up is worse. I have no excuses besides heart break

[@joannagreene8083]

Hope all is well now ❤

[@lindakossak7248]

Great episode. My co-worker talked a group of us ladies into walking around our facility every day during lunchtime. She retired two years ago and a group of us contnue to walk 2.5 miles every day around our facility. She probably lengthened our lives.

[@RG-hf4et]

Definately!

[@jan9562]

👍

[@mariezurie7828]

Not probably but DEFINITELY. Keep up the great work😊

[@deborahoxford8117]

Happiness isn't based on things or people. It's in learning to be content regardless of circumstances.

[@brushstroke3733]

So true!

[@benwilms3942]

That makes zero sense.

[@brushstroke3733]

@@benwilms3942 Hopefully it will make sense to you eventually.

[@AngelaS-MysicallySpeaking]

A M E N ! ! And happiness is homemade.

[@SamStone1964]

​@@benwilms3942 Perhaps you're confusing dopamine with happiness.

[@user-bf3pc2qd9s]

My current "trigger" is grown adults scrolling through tiktok on public transport without headphones and/or facetiming friends and family at top volume with lousy distorted sound. Also co workers in a very large open plan office who think screaming at each other about every detail of their personal lives is "working". Londoners...

[@MelFlagg]

I have a hard time listening to any other podcast after finding Diary of a CEO. Steven's ability to ask such insightful questions of each guest has spoiled me, and I end up stopping any other podcast I listen too because the interviewer just isn't as good. This episode was no different. I sat in front of my PC with my tea for the whole 1hr and 46 minutes, I didn't even take a bathroom break. Thank you so much for such an amazing podcast.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

'I didn't even take a bathroom break' thanks for sharing! But you're right... it was a compelling broadcast.

[@Gr88tful]

Next time you'll sit in the floor with your tea 😊

[@MdSTherapeuticcoaching]

Exactly the same here. Steven asks intelligent questions because he does not pretend he knows everything. It is his humility that makes him great and makes his guests to feel at ease. Thank you, Steven!

[@LisaWilliams-uh4fp]

True, youtube stopped suggesting the others....

[@MelFlagg]

@@MdSTherapeuticcoaching yessss!! 💯

[@user-tf1pk7es5f]

The irony! I've just become addicted to watching these podcasts and am spending more time sitting around than ever before! I used to be an ultra runner until surgery stopped my daily explorations. I replaced this with scrolling social media to get those dopamine hits.

[@ArthurKite]

Instead you can listen to them while walking around the neighborhood

[@fathinuur4639]

Good luck 😅

[@lucretiasulimay1968]

I'm 65 my next door neighbor told me to move my bedroom downstairs so I wouldn't have to walk upstairs 🤯🤯 people think that you should stop walking stairs when you get older !! Wrong way of looking at it!! I jump on my mini trampoline every day and resistance bands. will never move my bedroom downstairs, thank you for letting us listen to this wonderful conversation ❤️❤️

[@bethb.6813]

I'm 69 and just bought a three storey townhouse and am loving the stairs after 25 years of living in a one-storey apartment. I'm actually running up them now. Great fun!

[@tonyhussey3610]

65 Is still a baby 👶

[@wmak8421]

I feel so validated. For months I've been using the whole "if our ancestors did it like this why shouldn't i" approach to things and I feel healthier and more creative. Modern comforts really do kill us slowly. This is probably the last video I'll watch on social media. Thank you for this!

[@The_Average_YouTube_Enjoyer]

Modern Comforts i think is OK it's just majority of people lack Contentment they try to find that next high.

[@teamhop]

Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future.

[@andrewbullman5206]

You should still watch the conspiracy theorists so you know what is coming so you don't die quickly.

[@mcoffeecation2153]

How will you find people like Michael Easter without a small bit of Social Media

[@cherylgabriel9551]

No

[@korsette8041]

"Addiction is consistently choosing a short-term reward at the expense of long-term growth." I've been trying to explain to my husband why I feel we have been growing apart, without sounding critical or judgemental, and I try to be a positive, encouraging force for him. I have been working hard the last few years to remove addictions from my life and make harder choices. This is the best definition I've heard and exactly explains the message I've been trying to convey. Thank you. So many people think of addiction as drugs, alcohol etc. The big hitters only. But it goes so much deeper than that. It's the attitude that needs adjusting, not the substance. Great interview!

[@anni610]

Moved from hectic city life close to beach & countryside while pregnant. Best decision I ever made 25yrs ago, sold my car within 6mths of living here. Can’t wait to listen to this.

[@lovewhitey4462]

Wow live saving Enjoy your new Peaceful life ❤️🙏🏻

[@georgeinjapan6583]

I would like to hear more...

[@alisonjones2342]

Have always been a 2% person and I quite my stressful finance job to work in a rest home laundry love being paid to be stress free, physically active and help people.

[@whowearereally6494]

I live in a town in northern Wisconsin. I moved up here about nine years ago. All of the shows on free TV are killing, murder, and oddness which everyone in that town is picking up -it’s scary to see and watch their children they are so interested in ghosts and they believe everybody’s out to murder -it’s just scary. They have definitely affected people through the telly vision, telling their vision. Many, many of the people read murder mysteries. It’s very unlike where I grew up and everyone was smiling and happy and was out enjoying nature and playing cards and playing games and happy hour going out and listening to music doing healthy and happy activities together.

[@iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247]

You are absolutely right.

[@TheDionysianFields]

Or some people just enjoy a good book/mystery, whether it's about a murder or whatever. The "good vibes only" movement is of greater detriment if you ask me. All those happy, smiling people may have been dying inside.

[@lisacanary155]

I agree that regular tv and much of cable is about witches, demons, vampires! There’s nothing wholesome or family oriented

[@stahshakay8103]

“We have a lot of safety nets now.” No. If you don’t have family, there aren’t many safety nets. Rent is so expensive. One health issue and you’re toast in this Country. I wouldn’t risk physical injury on a whim that’s for sure.

[@mrssmith1691]

Loved this talk but I had the exact same reaction to the "nothing really bad can happen in modern society".

[@gatortot6753]

Even if you have a family, those safety nets aren’t guaranteed. Your family might not have the time, money or energy to be able to help. Whenever I listen to these I always have to remember it’s advice from and for a different tax bracket:(

[@waverunner130]

It is interesting when he talked about rucking. I hike every summer, carry a heavy backpack. It is by far the highlight of my year. I am happy and refreshed hiking in the mountains. No other form of exercise hits like hiking. I have never met a hiker that is mad, everyone is in a good mood. Overall its a fantastic hobby. I also run, but hiking by far exceeds running in terms of my enjoyment.

[@MrCiaranm]

I'll just add to this (2 months after the OP), I love backpacking. I got my kids into backpacking, and they continue now that they are adults. I too have never met an angry backpacker. I have always thought it is no small coincidence that most art through out history is of pastoral scenes. I have heard that pastoral scenes trigger a very primal comfort in us. Similar to hiking and backpacking.

[@TheCathie333]

You can’t wait for the feeling to do something hard. The feelings come after action

[@sunnyday6465]

Great conversation. It is much easier to be active when in nature and it is part of your daily living. All the artificial ways of exercising aren't useless but I feel way less satisfying. I naturally use stairs and used to practice running up 4 flights and was 65 when I started doing this. I was living in an apt, retired and felt I needed more activity and a three mile walk was not enough. Also biking and walking for errands, such as groceries. I was told years ago by a friend that I always do things the hard way. Well now I am 68 and living out of my car in Colorado as my retirement isn't enough to rent a safe place. Keeps me going and I have to stay on my toes to get through both hot summers and cold winters. I did not plan this but I feel I am probably staying healthier than living in an apt complex with other seniors who rarely even go out. Now in my third winter and feel being so close to the elements is pretty interesting. Winters can actually be easier than summers. One of these years I likely will somehow get safe housing but I am really enjoying myself and am grateful for everything I do have.

[@juliefrith1219]

I hope you stay safe x

[@repa49]

❤

[@DNA350ppm]

Great stamina! Kudos! You impress - hope you keep finding the best reasonable solutions for you!

[@johnemero]

Give the Key West - Niagra Falls/Toronto circuit following the warm reassurance of an endless Spring/Summer over a constantly changing landscape a try and if you need a shot of winter just ignore the morning ice on the puddles and the increasingly frequent snow flurries and delay heading south perhaps for the entire winter season. Stay in shape, study some Spanish and consider ending your final tour in Central/South America winding up in some place really nice (and cheap) like Lake Atitlán, Guatemala in the heart of the Land of the Eternal Spring. Here you can dispense with the car totally and ride across town in a motorcycle taxi (tuk tuk) for seventy five cents. Good luck!

[@ccdm515]

You have an excellent attitude. However there is something incredibly wrong with a society that has people housing insecure in their retirement.

[@SusanRazavi]

I do Bikram style hot yoga, at least three times a week. I eat clean, meaning mostly organic. Walking is 4-5k a day. I am 74 and have no health issues. Had stem cell therapy. I don’t do this for physical health only. I do it also for mental health meeting total health.

[@Erica99-ps1sv]

Curious what your stem cell therapy was for?

[@hahamasala]

1:12:50 This is why mountain biking is great exercise (just like trail running ) you have to constantly choose your line, figure out when you're going to pedal, shift gears, brake, lean, lift up in the front wheel. And you're in nature. There's nothing like it!

[@franzsidney865]

Totally agree! My son is traveling the world on his tall bike (which us six foot high) and has become really fit while pedalling over 17 countries. Many young men his age are sedentary and suffering from health issues already. Exercise is the best!

[@pickles9440]

I work in a hospital, it is extremely loud, people yelling, screaming, swearing, throwing things. It’s really getting to me in my fifties, im done with this nonsense. No wonder im often find myself just standing there not knowing what to do next because my body is on full alert. It’s been 30 years. It’s like, what the heck have i done to my life. Crazy to think my younger self chose this. At home on my days off i live in absolute quietness, listening to the birds, then husband comes in and says its so quiet and turns on the TV. Party over.

[@bonnie1097]

I think it's worth finding something that soothes your soul. I love the quote " Don't cling to a mistake just because you've spent a long time making it". Even if we wait til retirement, how long will we live to enjoy it? 💖

[@dancingonhands]

Ooh, so relatable!! When the TV comes on, it’s time for a walk in Nature or a trip to a park or the library.😉

[@dancingonhands]

And also, a hospital should be a place for healing, right? It’s anything but.🫤

[@pickles9440]

That all sounds nice but i was thinking more along the lines of early retirement. That will solve a lot of issues. Hehe. So can’t wait. @@CensoredSheepChannel

[@brushstroke3733]

Noise drives me nuts. Loud cars and motorcycles, airplanes taking off and landing overhead all day - these really do affect people, at least in my personal experience. Leaf blowers, neighbors' TVs and music, etc., also drive me nuts.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

If you cannot change your environment, try noise cancelling headphones or ear plugs. I'm not joking, you can really benefit from these simple measures and they're cheap relative to the cost of moving. Hope it works out for you.

[@brushstroke3733]

@@deborahcurtis1385 Thanks! I agree, earplugs help considerably! On a side note, I wonder if there is any connection between our music getting progressively "louder" (less dynamic range between low volume and high volume notes) and the increasing volume of background noise in our world. I would hypothesize that there is a connection. One couldn't well listen to classical music in a noisy environment - either the low volume notes would be drowned out, or the high volume notes would be deafening, depending on where the volume was set.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@brushstroke3733 People don't 'listen' to music when it's on as background. It's there to set the mood nothing more. I've noticed recently though that supermarkets are putting less rock on and more melody. Because they need people to be less revved up and more chilled out. So they had Crazy by Gnarls Barkley the other day and it put me in an excellent mood.

[@erikaannabosnyak9307]

I can relate to the noise and stress levels. I can't stand city centres and malls. I simply can't cope. I need quiet and be alone for hours every day

[@deborahcurtis1385]

Visually as well it's full-on. the entire experience is an assault on the senses. Some of them are realising and getting less extreme.

[@mamasadembou3604]

I come from a small village of 500 people. It’s very quiet compared to cities, but there’s this road where we go for walks, where you can hear “the silence”. I love this, but my husband, who grew up in a big city, found it SO uncomfortable at first! Now he’s like us, and complains about noise when we visit his family 😅

[@SharonD.Spiker]

Managing money is different from accumulating wealth, and the lack of investment education in schools may explain why people struggle to maintain their financial gains. The examples you provided are relevant, and I personally benefited from the market crisis, as I embrace challenging times while others tend to avoid them. Well, at least my advisor does too, jokingly..

[@GiustinaDewitt]

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[@AshleyBroughton-og2zp]

This is superb! Information, as a noob it gets quite difficult to handle all of this and staying informed is a major cause, how do you go about this are you a pro investor?

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[@dr.raymond8]

Thanks to these recommendations, I successfully located her online profile and have already reached out to her with a message

[@dimcg7445]

I was decluttering the house, more like detail cleaning... he mentioned it's better with little weight in it when you run so you don't lose muscle mass. So I stopped and was looking for a bagpack, put some weight in it and continue cleaning the house while listening to this podcast. I actually felt good! It make sense! Thanks Michael! 😊

[@dsa2591]

I was watching a video the other day of a man who lost 50 lbs. dancing around the house with his kids. I think that's brilliant! Healthy dad, happy kids, much better than going to the gym.

[@farmfarmdorrie]

Real life is better than any gym. @@dsa2591

[@scrumptiousjdp]

Fannypacks are even better...

[@dimcg7445]

@@scrumptiousjdp o yes I didn't think of that which I also have in my house. Thank you! 🤗

[@dimcg7445]

@@dsa2591 I was thinking to go back dancing too. Going for like a dance lesson like ballroom dance. That is also an exercise 🤗

[@NancyRose11]

...I'm kind of addicted to these interviews!! Love these intelligent gentle men and gentle women who share essential knowledge about human beings and the conditions we find ourselves in....

[@siennajames462]

In my organisation they are trying to encourage us back to the office. They want it to be full of people and they have been telling us all the benefits of being back in the office. I personally find it a lot less stressful working at home. It’s quieter, I don’t have to travel in the rush hour every day, there are fewer distractions and you aren’t so exposed to all the office politics that go on. This podcast validates my feelings about this and I think the employers are more concerned about their reputation - it makes them look bad if offices are empty, the assumption will be that employees are at home being lazy and slacking off. I know I work just as hard at home and it benefits my mental health.

[@naomijansen9810]

Employers feel better when they're micromanaging staff and when the space they're paying rent for, is being occupied. The human connection is also quite important so navigating the work from home and in-office space is a thing.

[@vedrioblak]

Hey Steven, I enjoy this podcast a lot but you know what I'd like to see? As inspirational as these success stories are, they set the bar pretty high. As a rule, your guests (and yourself) are people who beat the game in a way. I keep thinking "I'll never get there". I'd like to hear a story of Joe Average who was forever in the gutter and managed to become just... average. Someone who went from being completely disfunctional to being able to just make ends meet. I could relate to that person more easily. Thanks again for all the great work you're doing!

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

Hey Vedri, thanks so much for your feedback & ideas! Team DOAC

[@justchanneljax6000]

Aim to do what these guys did and if you fall short (which many of us average Joe's will) you will most likely still be above average and definitely average at the least, like the saying goes 'shoot for the stars and if you miss you'll hit the moon'

[@Caroline-np9pm]

​@@justchanneljax6000where I come from it's "reach for the moon and you're bound to get halfway" 😊

[@MelFlagg]

@@justchanneljax6000 I always heard it as aim for the moon and if you miss you'll land among the stars. I guess there's a lot of different ways to say it but they all mean the same thing. Aim high and if you fail, you're better off than if you hadn't tried.

[@karicallaway5065]

My 48 year old younger brother recently passed away from a heart attack due to lifestyle choices warned about during this conversation. Ironically I was reading Outlive by Peter Attia when he died, I am halfway through The Comfort Crisis, and I'm now forced to understand so much more about healthy lifestyle choices than I ever imagined I would have to. My 84 year old father and I are still in a very sad place of shock over losing him and although I completely agree with and wholeheartedly believe in the scientific research at hand, it doesn't make me miss him any less. This is really happening to people and it really sucks.

[@heidikamrath1951]

I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@tao1130]

I’m sorry for the loss of your brother, and at such a young age. I listened to the audio version of Comfort Crisis, good book. I read Outlive and have followed Peter Attia for a few years. I continue to learn a lot from him. Outlive really opened my eyes.

[@teamhop]

Hey I’ve got some really great news to share with you, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, died on a cross and resurrected on the third day so you may all have eternal life. If you believe and repent of your sins and put your faith and trust in Him as you would a parachute jumping off a plane at 25000 feet up in the air, He will give you eternal life in heaven as a free gift and I promise you, He will change your life forever as He did mine. He is the ONLY way to heaven and He loves you all. Please think deeply about this with urgency because this is your eternal life and soul, you don’t know when you could die, meaning you could die at any moment, so please consider this with all your heart. If anyone tells you that Jesus isn’t the only way, they are lying to you and they don’t care about your future.

[@jennifermuse9154]

Guessing he also got “vaccinated” against c ovid too. A lot more younger adults are passing from clotting issues as a result. I’m sorry for your loss.

[@carolginsberg662]

@Kari~ I’m so sorry for your loss.

[@rogerward8629]

Odd how, after listening to these podcasts, i often am left with a sense of admiration of both the host and guests that I interpret as comforting and refreshing.. Not easy to articulate a feeling. Thank you for your work. Your final product shows that the whole of your team is on point.

[@JowitaChanowska]

No, not everyone is uncomfortable in silence. I spend majority of my life in complete silence and I absolutely love it. It feels natural to me.

[@paradise6606]

I live on 119.18 acres with all my neighbors are on hundreds if not thousands of acres. I never hear human noise or barking dogs ever. When I go where the human race is, I am on noise over load. I want to travel but am unsure I will be able to handle the stimulation of it all. Am I weird?

[@Bright-It]

I agree. Listening and talking to certain people is waste of time. Learning new skills is my escape.

[@mikemiller659]

I live alone..what few ppl I knew fled the Bay Area. I have a Dog that helps. so I have ringing ears for a few years now & the silence makes it even louder.

[@bladesdna]

I think it's interesting that asceticism is the new status symbol, not luxury cars or watches. Rogan paying top dollar for exotic backcountry hunts, Tim Ferriss sleeping on the floor, Rich Roll sleeping on his roof, Steve never eating a croissant. Cold plunges, showers, saunas, fasting - Being a millionaire that lives like a caveman is the new cool. I'm sure there is a lot of validity to Michael's thesis, but if discomfort and physical activity is all you need then why aren't roofers, farmers, and day laborers the healthiest people in the developed world? I think having limitless access to money, healthcare, and education also has a lot more to do with optimal health outcomes.

[@zperdek]

How is it that you don't understand it? Society is system build to harness people into spending their time doing something. If you don't parcitipate system makes you lose/will punish you. If you participate it punishment is lesser. If you do something for system punishment is even lesser. If you make system more powerful there might be even now punishment and you might have possibility to buy some time to have peace.

[@arranhill6002]

The fact that we as humans see more information in ONE day than people did 700 years ago did in their WHOLE life time says alot to me 😮

[@cynthiamarston2208]

I thought twice too. I actually think it’s a good thing though except the fact that too much of the info is lies, false advertising etc….

[@batintheattic7293]

I don't believe that bit, actually. The internet isn't producing more polymaths.

[@myramo1210]

This is the guy I really like to have as a friend: positive, grateful . Thank you for the interview.

[@rebeccamiller1741]

I am listening to this at age 65 while mucking horse stalls in my stable ... Greatful that I have kept up a life of heavy physical work daily. ..

[@izzysmart]

I work on the third floor and witness people using the lift over the stairs. I average 45 flights a day and 15,000 steps, I work out too and people comment about how well I look and they wanna do the same. Well it takes effort and most people dont wanna make it

[@melbaT2770]

I get what you mean. I am 53 and just started a side hustle as a group fitness instructor at a gym. Some women want a physique like mine but with minimal effort. I teach spin class 4x per week and am training toward another fitness certification. I eat well. Work FT as an adult ed teacher, have a 16 y/o son, and volunteer at my church. It takes effort but worth it!

[@izzysmart]

@@melbaT2770 they don’t train hard enough as scared of getting muscles. I want muscles so train super hard, balance is key. Well done on the group instructor thing 💪🏼

[@melbaT2770]

@@izzysmart Thank you!

[@Pwecko]

Regarding noise, I'm deaf in one ear and very hard of hearing in the other. It's great sometimes, when I'm in a noisy environment, to switch off my hearing aid, escape from the cacophony, and relax. Being deaf doesn't have many positive aspects, but thats one of them.

[@rainerknoll2311]

I feel you, turning off hearing aids sometimes is the most relaxing thing to do in the moment. Like calming down the sense of hearing.

[@Mark_Jacobson81]

As someone with tinnitus, quiet just isn’t a thing unfortunately.

[@billpetersen298]

Good for you. I can’t stand, a noisy restaurant.

[@sararlgarrett]

SAME! I’m hard of hearing, and am very thankful for all the MESS I don’t have to hear. ❤

[@morgan634]

The past few guests have been eye-opening; this one is the best yet. As you mentioned in a previous episode, I am on this diet/wellness/seeking discomfort journey myself. These are life-changing, of course, to those who listen actively. I will continue to listen actively and learn how to live for my best self. My favorite saying is. "I live for two individuals: 1. My 8-year-old self - Looking forward in time, would they be proud of me for where I am? 2. My 80-year-old self - Looking back in time, would they have been proud of all my decisions?" Thank you, Steven.

[@Dontletthemdullyoursparkle]

Love this

[@iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247]

I really like your idea of 8 and 80 year old self, thank you for sharing!

[@farinshore8900]

I have been criticized for years for doing things the hard way. But resilience has become my superpower. It is the effort, not the reward, that I value in life.

[@margi.petrova]

While I eat I browse on my phone. Sometimes I finish my meal and don't feel like getting up, do the dishes, etc. Instead I continue watching something on my phone, probably because I'm too comfortable sitting. Eventually I got so lazy that some days I don't even feel like getting out of bed. Thanks to this interview I realized that comfort makes me lose my momentum. 👐 And one of the simplest things I'm going to do to change my life is to go get rid of that chair. Go get uncomfortable!

[@dsa2591]

The bit about people being uncomfortable in silence resonated with me. I used to always have the TV or stereo on. When I moved, I didn't have a tv and my stereo speakers broke, so I got used to being in silence. Now I can't stand noise or crowds, like I get really stressed even thinking about going to Walmart.

[@lindakossak7248]

I too thought the radio helped me work. Now after living my day at work in silence, I realize I've been missing a lot.

[@helgardhossain9038]

For me going into a supermarket or downtown is like going onto a strange planet - I find it really interesting, but it tires me, as well. I am always happy & relieved arriving in the quiet at home ... 🏡

[@CC-kl4nh]

This is really scary. As a kid I played tennis and swam. Washed dishes, cut grass, did my own laundry, red books, and hardly had time for Tv. We never had money for alcohol 🍺 r drugs. Now there is incorrect information on the internet. Kids sit for long hours playing videos, can’t carry a conversation. My brain can’t process it all.

[@belliott88]

You are so far ahead of everyone/anyone else if you’ve never 🍺 or 💊’ed. I’m telling you this in a sincere attempt to boost your confidence in your own health, competence, and capabilities. All you have to do is learn how to be very competitive (if you’re 🇺🇸), and you’re probably going to do very well for yourself in life. Wishing you health, wealth, and good luck!

[@jenniferbalacio32]

I was born in the Philippines in 1991. we live in country side, with a lots of trees. we ate potatoes, rice, legumes and vegetables. when I was a child i wish to eat bread and meat. my siblings and I are very happy when we have bread, cookies and meat. those time we had in our life was a blessing in disguise, we never get sick. we used to walk to school in a distance of half kilometers. today's generation is different, it's concerning.

[@stig]

my neighbor is 96. He is more active than I am. That's why I'll never be 96

[@renelovemetal]

Awesome mindset, inspiring 😂

[@Brookerulezz]

Dang

[@ethicalrecordings]

⁠@@renelovemetal😂 Ikr?? Pull yo boots up @stig

[@victoriousjoy9338]

Wow!! But you can change now! You have time!

[@sofiachara1993]

Half hour walk will get you to 96 , just start and slowly you will change the habits that made you believe you can’t reach that age

[@Joan-COYI]

Could you please consider having guests on who have chronic illness and disabilities where they are unable to move or exercise.

[@peterrex8191]

It’s like saving money..most people look at individual small savings as being worthless..however over time it adds up…same with health most people I know go “all in” on some fad or other and then ultimately give up…when instead small repetitive changes add up and become habits or a “lifestyle”..when it comes to food a small mental trick that has helped me is always asking myself “how much nutrition am I getting for my money, from this food” not the amount of “stuff” but nutrition..this had me eating or buying more veggies etc…..I feel great and do not feel in any way that I am denying myself anything..it’s fun to save money and feel healthy everyone..so much fun..we are raised to believe these are sacrifices..ridiculous….try it and you will like it…just start small and keep going..all the best.

[@kevinj.k.8120]

Cannot recommend this channel enough. This hit me very hard. I cannot wait to read these books. Thank you both. We are living in extraordinary times where people like this want to turn the lights back on to life, love, and health.

[@pohkeee]

Wow! The bit about airline “class” handling of passengers, REALLY caught my attention! I have actually sat in airports and on airplanes and contemplated that very “ in your face” situation! Living in a “ democratic” society and observing this sorting of individuals and the flaunting of “ status” and privilege truly is a triggering point, whether people are aware on a conscious level (as I am), or not!

[@northofyou33]

Ah, yes. Coach class has become brutal. I always think it's like the new feudalism when I fly. It's demeaning and abusive, and the cramped conditions actually kill people.

[@jennierussell7439]

Right? For some reason first class isn't hidden away at the back of the plane...

[@AJA-ie5uu]

There is no reason any of us can’t travel in First or Business Class, you just have to pay the money. If you can’t or don’t want to afford it, it’s just the same as any other product. You’re all in the same metal tube from A to B

[@deborahcurtis1385]

@@jennierussell7439 Ahead of the engine fumes, that's why,

[@BallietBran]

Your channel has been absolutely life-changing for me. Thank you 😊 💓

[@rtd7066]

As per my Tibetan Lama, seeking comfort is the cause of a lot of our suffering. A 30 day retreat with him was helll but there I was having to face my craziness...and nothing was the same again. We have comfort than ever yet wr are the most unhappy we have ever been

[@deborahdaviesdd-artist1059]

As crazy as this sounds this year I have become interested in herbalism. I find out what herb will work for my ailment and then I go out hunting for it. (There is more than one herb for a condition usually, so in any season you can find something). The incentive is to heal, the hunt is real. I walk miles now. I’m in nature. My knowledge of plants and trees was terrible, now they have become my friends and I now feel so provided for by this world that really has so much food and medicine in it. it’s working on my scarcity mindset now too, because we really are always provided for. Go learn some herbs, go foraging. It will change your life.

[@franzsidney865]

That’s a great idea! I graduated from the school of natural healing, founded by Dr Christopher. Highly recommended course and many levels! I totally changed my diet, started to grow my food as possible, and we hardly ever need the Doctors now.

[@Snappypantsdance]

@@franzsidney865 is Dr. Christopher a Mormon and promote his beliefs in school?😊

[@franzsidney865]

@@Snappypantsdance he has passed away years ago. He was LDS. But his course is not religious at all. It is about herbs, and part of the course materials are books from medical experts, doctors, midwives etc I found his course very solid compared to many others I researched, to be honest!

[@psykkic]

It doesn't take a smart person to do something simple in a complicated way It takes a smart person to make something complicated done in a simple way Awesome interview! Definitely something you can use to help rebuild ones own fundamentals!

[@Ju5tBU]

Not everybody doesn’t like silence. I love silence. I hardly ever watch tv but each time I turn it off then I feel this overwhelming sense of relief. I’m defo sensory sensitive. I’m lucky enough to live in the place that’s really quiet. Everybody always comments on how quiet is at my house. But I love it so much!

[@nerd26373]

We must all be aware of our lifestyle changes. It could either benefit or destroy us eventually down the road.

[@brushstroke3733]

I agree, but often when I read a comment like this, I wonder what we mean by the collective "us". Do we as individuals somehow also identify ourself with or as the collective of all humanity and/or nature? Isn't it true that we will all be destroyed down the road, as individuals, as humanity, as a planet, as a solar system, etc.? Why are we so mesmerized by the future?

[@gwendawnseto2284]

You are a fantastic interviewer Steven. So interesting. Thank you. Jesus is not a swear word though. ❤️

[@sb40a]

1:16:23 I love that you mentioned the problem with your feet, Steven. I’m 52, and I suddenly developed the foot issue you described. Given my age, and google searches, I put it down to menopause and believed there was nothing I could do, but then two things happened: I watched your episodes on menopause which have turned my life around, and I evaluated what else may be contributing to this sudden, excruciating, and debilitating issue. I’d worn high heels to work my whole career, and once covid hit, I started working from home and have continued to - with bare feet! Rather than investing in support shoes, I pondered what might happen if I popped my heels back on, and wow, my feet, my legs, my back, everything feels 10 years younger! I also do some light foot stretches etc., and whilst I know that one day I may have to retire my heels for something more supportive, I’ve learned that sometimes doing the opposite of what we’re told by ‘some’ experts is the best medicine. Thank you, Steven, your podcast has given me lots of food for thought, and I’ve never felt better 🙂

[@Eyesis_1]

This was a great episode. I'll be honest, at first I was like, "Psssh, not another talk about eating and sleeping,". I hit the like because I like most of your shows and moved on. Then I got a feeling like 1. I should just listen. 2. Since when do I hit the 👍🏾, without actually hearing info. I think is good. 😂😂🤣 I'm glad I came back to listen.

[@batintheattic7293]

You do that, too! What's wrong with us? I think I do it (hitting the like button at the start) because I worry I'll get distracted, pulled away to do something else, and then the content provider won't know I'm grateful!! It's like voluntarily paying up front in a restaurant. No, it's like walking along a road and stopping to read the window menu and then leaving money because I THINK the menu looks appetizing and I might come straight back or it may be in a year's time - but I want to make sure my meal is paid for whatever else happens!

[@bhiveliveglobal]

Somewhere in another dimension there is another me doing everything I've learnt from Steven's conversations, 33 Laws just scratches the surface. Must think and do better in this dimension. TY

[@denialhaines4297]

As an ex office worker who couldn't quite put his finger on why the environment seemed so alien, as an ex drinker who just knew it was an escape that was slowly killing me, as an avid researcher of the human condition, societal evolution against biological capability, I found this podcast to be a fantastic summary of all I've been thinking and reading about for the last 25 years. Without knowing it I've been one of the 2% for many years, thank you for making this and making me feel like I'm doing at least something right in life.

[@franciscac.6075]

That sounds so interesting, do you have Book recommendation?

[@denialhaines4297]

Guns, germs and steel. This book really set me off on a train of thought about biological evolution vs our technical development and how they are at odds... How we haven't cought up physically with modern life

[@Venusbabe66]

Same! I'm 57 and over the past 20 years of researching for self knowledge, I came to the same conclusions as you did.

[@melissamullen9179]

I’m hypersensitive to noise and lived in LA for 48 years. So five years ago I threw a tent in my car and headed north. Now I live in the woods, near the ocean. I fall asleep to the sound of the surf and frogs and wake up to birdsong. I avoid cities at all costs. I’m poor, because there’s nothing on my field (film) here, but it’s worth it in terms of decreased anxiety and constant frustration.

[@lindagalindo2524]

"The lack of resources sparks creativity". I use the example of "Houston there is a problem" all the time. The one person who knew most about that lunar lander was kept out of the room and away from those working on a solution with 'only what they had to work with'. Smartest person kept insisting 'it wasn't designed to do this'. Such a spectacular analogy. And, you do not have to create crisis to get people in the space of creative thinking. It's the difference between reacting and creating. In 27 years of my work it has be proven over and over -- the more personally accountable an organization is (a leader) the more creativity is embedded in the work culture. Loved this episode...so many affirmations and take-aways!

[@saracorbin1152]

61 here, female -- I work in a blue-collar warehouse environment -- no sedentary work, no work stress, no overweight, I've stayed away from office jobs all my life. I'm in fine health unlike most people I know.

[@Life_Of_Lilliana]

Some of my best workout are outside with every day objects. My trainer makes me carry sacks full of sand, roll truck tyres, squat with buckets of water etc. I enjoy these workout much more than the gym. I feel much stronger afterward.

[@Jo11ee]

I am a highly sensitive person; to noise, to scents. I could not longer work in office. Then covid came along and provided me the ability to work from home which would have never been allowed previously. Everyone talking loudly, laughing, chewing gum, singing, humming. My brain can't take all that information and focus on task at hand at the same time.

[@cryco472]

Today I was making a delivery & the instructions said to use the elevator to access the third floor. It was a no-brainer for me & obviously I used the stairs. I’m proud of myself & my fellow two-percenters.

[@SycamoreLaneMusic]

I learn a lot from your channel Stephen and for that I am extremely grateful. Thank you!

[@joyatodd]

Terrific episode. I've ended up feeling quite smug. My activity is kayak camping. It's a great source of discomfort, exercise, and natural environments. There is inevitably occasional danger but you train for those opportunities. And the maths involved in staying physically balanced and in sync with the variability of the water surface is huge. I feel much more accomplished in worklife because I am sure I can cope with most of it and that many of the problems in the urban situation are minor and not remotely life-threatening. Reality has become more clarified because of a lot of kayaking.

[@ethicalrecordings]

Incredible! I’m such a water person if I lived in the mtns I’d for sure be kayaking a lot! How peaceful and serene!

[@kimdavis5403]

For me, kayaking and hiking are the best activities!🥰

[@NancyRose11]

About the water surface--so satisfying to watch changeable, sparkling visuals, also breezy leaf shadows on a forest floor, also firelight and patterns it makes, and my favorite, reflections of water on smooth walls

[@joyatodd]

I'm a sea kayaker mostly. I pack my boat and head away from the city to offshore islands to the campgrounds. We have many choices. It's mentally and physically therapeutic as well as invigorating.@@ethicalrecordings

[@yZstarAk1979]

That will clear it up alright,Crystal!A few days alone with your reflection, a boat, and an oar: surviving on only what the land, sky, and water have to offer Keep it up

[@Welsh-Trials-Enduro]

The rucking segment is interesting. I work at an oil refinery where a lot of the instruments we work on are inaccessible by vehicle. We have to carry tool bags, heavy loads, equipment and parts over distances, up stairs and ladders. I feel like since working here my fitness has greatly improved, even if i skip planned workouts.

[@Dontletthemdullyoursparkle]

Thats interesting. I run but think I'd like to try to incorporate this more. It makes sense.

[@BaskingInObscurity]

I have tinnitus and don't remember a time without it. As I have grown older, I have learned to deal with quiet-although it just occurred to me that as I've aged I also ruminate even more, the conversation in my head never stopping.. When I was a kid, I couldn't stand it, it made me a little more than a little anxious; and on the few occasions I was sick with a fever, silence was downright painful and I run around the house in a panic thinking my tongue was going to swell to suffocate me. I LIKE ambient noise. Nature is the best, followed by danceable music (EDM, especially), and city sounds also calm me, other than the high decibel screeching of wheels on rails or pavement. I was one of those babies/toddlers that was colicky in quiet, but put me in a car and I slept very well. I still like a fan and a heavy blanket. I'm also autistic, though most people don't notice it at all, or can't put their finger on it. Neurodivergence may play an important role in why sound is important to me, as well.

[@tonystewart7624]

I am dealing with the problem of trying to stay afloat in the modern world. I push myself hard everyday to literally, honestly just make sure my family survives. Now I'm also dealing with serious health problems because of the constant stress and struggle, despite eating as healthy as possible. The problem is if I take any time off to try to heal my family becomes homeless. As a society we definitely need to try to restructure the way civilization works.

[@meggggg]

Agreed. As nice as the modern conveniences are, I'd much rather go back to a time when life was about family and community. It's absurd how we're living now 😭

[@tonystewart7624]

@@meggggg I agree. I lived in a shack growing up because my family picked fruit on an orchard. We were dirt poor but we were healthy and happy. After moving to the city as a teenager the last 30 years my health has declined and I've lost all of my family, younger siblings and parents. I'm not saying this as a point of pity but more as a sad warning, society and civilization should really be organized differently.

[@meggggg]

@@tonystewart7624 Couldn't agree more! I grew up without money as well, single income/foster family and that's not what I remember about my childhood either! I remember being so excited when I got new hand-me-downs, the camping trips, car rides, game nights, weeding our garden etc. Everything we did as a family are my best memories and I hardly remember a single possession I ever owned. Now we're all wasting our time consumed with things that just don't matter at all, and sometimes it feels there's no other option

[@helendennis7662]

We got so fed up with the hamster wheel that life had become we decided to leave the U.K. and bought in one of the cheapest EU countries. This enabled us to leave paid work in jobs we hated, be mortgage free, and reduce overall cost of living so we could afford to live on my husband’s small military pension. We have time, space and climate to grow our own food, keeping us physically active and eating real food. It’s kind of extreme to some people but it’s the best thing we ever did.

[@vikki4now]

Eating as healthy as possible is subjective. You may not have the truth about health. The only time I have been ill is from taking certain health vitamin supplements that ca n actually kill you.

[@lisalife7994]

For the foot issue it’s the inside arch support where you need some lift. A little heel is also good. If I wear flat shoes that’s when the planter fasciitis acts up severely.

[@donttalkcrap]

14:46 Noise is absolutely stressful. I once lived in a 2,500 resident high-rise apartment building, opposite a huge hole-in-the-ground building site, that took 3 years to excavate (solid rock crushing and blasting 24 hours a day/7 days a week). During that time they were digging the hole, in my apartment block, there were 4 people under the age of 40 who had heart-attacks and 3 had strokes, and there were 5 suicides (jumpers). Every single one of these people lived in the same corner, vertically above and below each other closest to the construction site.

[@maryfrances8959]

i love this convo......i crave solitude and silence and enjoy my own company......less is more for me...thank you....🙏💛

[@PowerhousePearson]

Remember in art class as a teenager they used to have the music on the radio and we was all relaxed and very productive?

[@dreicharz]

Definitely one of my favorite channels to listen to while stuck in traffic and at the gym ...... I've found so many other good you tubers and books because of you thank you ❤❤❤

[@seekingknowledge712]

@dreicharz Would you be able to post the YT channels and books? Thanks in advance.

[@benibluefoe]

Silent and alone is the best. It is not lonely. Highly stressed means being in a room/area amongst 5 or more people or having "friends"/family demanding more than I have or want to give.

[@JohnnyFalstaff]

One thing I'd like to point out is that whilst talking about addiction, neither of you, I think, mentioned addiction to work. I think it is a difficult subject since workaholics who are very successful are usually highly revered in our society and often benefit others further away from their immediate circle. I don't have a conclusive answer to my own point, but would like to still point it out, though.

[@batintheattic7293]

When you say 'work' can that also apply to general productivity? Always making and doing and having no regular 'reset'. Are they the same thing? Could I be.... I can't be, can I? A workaholic? When I hear 'workaholic' I think there's probably a big element of status (the constant pressure of having merit or earning approval). What if there's another element, even deeper, that links up with the compulsive doers - like when nobody is likely to care or even see but the person still can just not switch off. Some internal driver rather than the possible external one coming from colleagues/bosses/society? Or are the often unremarked addictive doers still behaving as if they are being judged even when they know they aren't?

[@sharynmain2432]

Yes that is very true… addicted to work. I feel it has become a badge of honour for some. But unfortunately the downside is the overwhelming negative repercussions that unfold from it… especially for those nearest and dearest to that person. I have only walked through this world for 52 years and in that time alone our cultures have changed dramatically… and not for the better. Think about this… where will the world be in another 50 years? Quite scary to even contemplate.

[@S9999Frank]

Good point ! It could also be pointed out that many types of work are similar to the slot-machine only in a slower way. Many people in sales probably gets the same kick when selling something. Similarly even a taxi driver like myself feels that the day is like a lottery, and sometimes needs just one more "lottery ticket" before calling it a day. Fishermen are maybe the extreme case, the whole crew looking to get that big catch. There is probably a case of calling it a good addiction, as long as it is beneficial to your life and not taking over everything else. But in many cases people cannot limit themselves and burn out early from the endless chasing after the next "win". Ending up divorced and friendless.

[@mikeunsworth775]

I'm only a few minutes in and there's so much in this I love it! I love spending time in silence but they are right it can be challenging. So interesting to see the data he shared on that. I also love spending time by myself and when I was listening to Jordan peterson he was talking about what you need to be happy he goes through a list X, Y, Z and one being you need lots of friends. I don't feel you need barely any of these things to be happy. I spend so much time on my own and I feel geuinely quite happy in myself. The things that make me happy are meditation and a spaciousness inside. Also I love at the train station at manchester piccadily and there's literally an escalator right next to the steps and everyone gets the escalator! I always take the stairs because it's good to be active. I noticed that after I take the steps other begin to imitate and do the same which is interesting in itself.

[@yeldarleumas1847]

'I spend so much time on my own and I feel geuinely quite happy in myself.' 👍

[@bluemonday70-bl5ne]

I'm glad you brought up the Jordan Peterson interview. Sometimes I worry that people who give advice with such certainty are just thinking of their own situation. He is clearly someone who can never be alone, I think his wife accompanies him everywhere, even to these interviews, and sits where he can see her. That's fine for him, but other people don't need the same amount of socializing. I believe our brains are all different, for example, some people hate clutter and it stresses them (like me) but some people genuinely feel more comforted when they are surrounded by things. People should do what works for them.

[@hahamasala]

57:31 Perhaps we look for new problems because we get satisfaction from solving new problems.

[@Kijasmata]

I decided last week I was gonna start taking the stairs. But then I completely forgot and have done it 0 times in total. This has reminded me of that so I'll have to remember to do that when I leave today. I live on the 6th floor so it should help a lot.

[@kakksokke2464]

I just recently fell into a cactus and i had to rip out about 70-100 stings that had hooks about 1 hour away from the next street. It took me about 30 min and a lot of pain and also focus. After that i felt nothing bothers me and i could take on any challenge. It was such a nice experience in a way haha

[@soyanadiez]

Your podcast is literally saving lives. Like seriously. Thank you so much for giving such awareness about... Everything. You're giving us access to science and knowledge that the great majority of us can't get. Thanks again for giving us, for free, the most valuable thing. 💙

[@TheDiaryOfACEO]

You're so welcome! Team DOAC

[@MrGrumpyGills]

How about using less "literally" and "like"?

[@soyanadiez]

@@MrGrumpyGills 🌹🌹 Flowers for you, mr. Grumpy !… My comment is amazing, like literally amazing.

[@sssssssss111]

@@soyanadiez Good on you girl! LITERALLY 🤣

[@soyanadiez]

@@sssssssss111 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@grahameosheadrums]

I could really relate to the part about appreciating everyday things like hot water coming out of a tap. We get a lot of power cuts where I live. It sucks when it happens, but that feeling when the power comes back on is really great.

[@monmorelord6368]

I totally concur with the feeling of fullness as I have overate all my life because feeling full and over full helps keep sorry , anxiety and pain at bay

[@deeprollingriver52]

One day I was driving my SUV and decided to use that time for silence; to just drive in a state of being with my thoughts, no radio, no music. After a couple of days, it became a habit. My friend got a ride with me and went crazy because I didn’t turn on the radio. I suggested we use that time in my SUV to talk without background noise. She found that background silence unsettling.

[@davidclubb3540]

One of the best thus far. The exercise segment made me smile. Whilst hunters and gatherers run trails and we in the west watch our screens on the treadmill, I always watch your podcast interviews on the orbital!

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

I so appreciate his perspective. Great interview. Great guest.

[@brandyk]

I just happened to be watching this excellent n informative video while walking 1.8 miles to grocery store n same distance back n carrying groceries on my back. I must day the whole walk back was far less annoying than it typically is after hearing about the exercise that our ancestors did n i was essentially ruching lol. My car has had some issues for past 3 months n im still contemplating whether to fix or but a much newer one. It is good to throw urself into uncomfortablily at times n keep gratitude in mind. Thx for the reminder

[@carolinepark4033]

Your exercise had purpose. You went out gathering. Somebody else drove to the gym to run on a hamster wheel in a windowless room- that seems to me to be totally bizarre!

[@lindsaytoles2023]

I needed this. I'm taking so much away from this podcast and putting it into action. THANK YOU. Also, one of my favorite quotes/mottos is, "I have further to go, further to go, further to go." - Michelle Visage, talking about choosing sobriety.

[@debbiemayberymaybery2506]

This is one of my favourite episodes. All health and mindset episodes I love ❤️ thank you.

[@desoconnor7445]

The parable of the second hand as time slips away is beautiful..there is limited time ..sound advice here to extend the time to incept date ….what a forthright and amazing analytical guy…I can have friends like him .

[@denisemc607]

Thanks for validating my aversion to modern noise - pilot and helicopter training over our house is horrible and I feel like a war is starting! Others say they don’t notice it… and think I am “so sensitive” and roll their eyes behind my back. Covid and working from home has improved my mental health and stress.

[@allisonal]

Same with artificial office lighting!

[@ordinarybread]

Same, my mental health is so much better since I started working fronm home

[@kman8271]

Man, you have been pumping out some great content. Keep up the good work!

[@MrDick-kz8qc]

I was never a heavy drinker, never used it to cope with life, and stopped completely some 10 years ago. Yet I still find life to be very challenging sometimes, can't imagine how horrible it must be for people that drink regularly

[@johnnyxmusic]

I think we all self-medicating different ways. It’s not alcohol it’s weed if it’s not weed it’s pouring. If it’s not pouring it’s food. If it’s not food shopping. All in an attempt to change our state that we just can’t be with. Me… I probably spent too much time watching KZbin.

[@batintheattic7293]

I WAS a heavy (regular binge type) drinker. You're right - it's catastrophic. I migrated, from alcohol, a couple of years ago. Sometimes, though, I really crave a session (with the dancing and singing and wildly inventive ideas and invincibility and passing out and all that goes with it). As 'reset buttons' go - it's comprehensive. It's the factory reset and seriously destructive to the important stuff that has been collected. I'm searching, now, for that 'reset button' that doesn't create a blast zone each time it's pressed!

[@sunnievictoria9917]

@@batintheattic7293 try traveling! I quit drinking and began to travel, and that resets things for me!!!