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E137 - Anger-Fuelled Success Is Destroying Young Men In 2026 | Lewis Howes

April 12, 2026·1h 33m
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» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned podcaster and author who discovered handball when his football career ended, and this conversation reveals why longevity comes down to relationships and emotional healing more than optimisation.Learn why longevity isn't about perfect sleep or nutrition but about healing emotional wounds and maintaining quality relationships, how he used to attract partners based on wounds and chemistry instead of values alignment, and why therapy from day one became non-negotiable.00:00 Introduction02:20 Handball origins and Lewis's journey to the national team04:11 Mike's athletic background and transition to fitness06:21 Genetics and misconceptions about Mike's physique07:56 Steroid use debate and personal stance09:40 Risks and experiences with performance-enhancing drugs11:16 Honesty in the fitness industry and its impacts11:45 Importance of relationships and emotional healing14:42 Lewis's belief in God and personal experiences19:18 Lewis's realisation and journey of self-healing22:23 Balancing work, life, and relationship values25:18 The role of therapy and communication in relationships31:42 The challenges and joys of fatherhood33:30 Lewis's Olympic aspirations and dedication36:07 Building an empire, personal fulfilment, and service38:30 Private relationships vs public life challenges» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow LewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=enWebsite: https://lewishowes.com/

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