Podcast · 567 episodes
The School of Greatness, page 2
by Lewis Howes · English
Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, mental health and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.
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Why Forced Positivity Is Making You Miserable | Susan DavidSusan David discusses why “forced positivity” and suppressing difficult emotions make people miserable, arguing that emotions should be accepted and treated as information (“data”) that points to…7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 34 chapters
How Jesse Cole Turned Baseball Into a Billion Dollar ShowJesse Cole explains how he built the Savannah Bananas (and Banana Ball) from a struggling wooden-bat college summer team into a global, billion-dollar entertainment sports brand by treating baseball…5 Aug 2026 · 1 h 50 min · 50 chapters
The Trauma That Hurts People Most (And Never Gets Named) | Patrick TeahanChildhood trauma that “hurts people most” is often unnamed, subtle, and tied to shame and “abuse of perception” (being told “you’re fine” or “you’re bad,” or being neglected so the child concludes…3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 25 chapters
How to Design a Life That Runs Without You | Rob DyrdekRob Dyrdek discusses how to “design a life that runs without you” using daily manifestation practices, quantified self-tracking, disciplined health habits, and heavy automation/systemization of both…31 Jul 2026 · 2 h 16 min · 52 chapters
The Neuroscience Behind Why You Can't Manifest What You Want | Dr. James DotyNeuroscience-based explanation of why “manifestation” often fails, arguing that fear and self-criticism block access to brain networks needed to embed intentions and act effectively.29 Jul 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 36 chapters
The Childhood Question That's Secretly Running Your Life | Aaron DoughtyThe episode explores how a childhood “love-earning” identity drives adult people-pleasing and attachment, blocking “magnetic” authenticity.27 Jul 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 43 chapters
The Real Reason Stress Is Hurting You | Kelly McGonigalKelly McGonigal explains the “stress mindset effect”: stress can harm health, but how you interpret stress can change your body’s response and outcomes.24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 34 chapters
Fortune vs. Luck, and Why It Matters | Dr. Tina SeeligDr. Tina Seelig explains the difference between fortune (things that happen to you, largely out of your control) and luck (success/failure that appears chance but is shaped by what you do).22 Jul 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 35 chapters
The 5 Hidden Layers Blocking You From Receiving Money | Jamie SeaWhy people can’t make more money despite effort—because the body/nervous system and identity create “brakes” (procrastination, hyperhustle, overthinking, fear).20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 27 chapters
The 3 AM Truth That Cost Him $14.5 Million | Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaughey discusses the “3 AM truth” that led him to leave Hollywood’s rom-com lane, endure ~20 months without work, and later pivot into deeper drama roles; he also explains how shame from…17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 35 min · 34 chapters
The Golden Equation That Turns Desire Into Reality | David BayerHow to turn any desire into reality by removing “non-resistance” (inner resistance) and shifting from primal states (fear-based) to powerful states (joy/calm), using mindset, belief audits, and daily…15 Jul 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 34 chapters
The Real Enemy of Performance Is Fear | Dr. Mark McLaughlinFear as the “interference” that reduces performance; how to dismantle it through focus, prudent preparation, and acceptance of outcomes. Dr.13 Jul 2026 · 1 h 21 min · 47 chapters
Why Your Relationship Keeps Repeating the Same Pattern | Gary John BishopWhy relationships repeat the same pattern, how couples drift from “generating” connection into “spectating” and tolerating breakdowns, and how inner childhood “junk” and identity habits shape…10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 30 chapters
The Fastest Way To Make $10,000 A Month | Chris KoernerHow to reach $10,000+ per month by launching businesses with little/no upfront money, using resilient mindset, fast execution, and “distribution” over perfection.8 Jul 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 37 chapters
The 5 Wealth Secrets No One Ever Taught You | Lewis HowesLewis Howes shares “5 wealth secrets no one ever taught you,” arguing wealth is driven by mindset, systems, diversification of income, elite “proximity,” and generosity.6 Jul 2026 · 54 min · 15 chapters
The Untapped Potential Inside You | Colin O'BradyColin O’Brady’s solo, unsupported Antarctica crossing and the “untapped potential” he says is accessible to everyone through mindset, adaptability, and flow-state training.3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 24 chapters
Turn Your Pain Into Power, Not Poison | SadhguruHow to transform suffering into wisdom and freedom by understanding karma as accumulated memory, and by creating “space” between yourself and body/mind so unpleasant events don’t turn into lifelong…1 Jul 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 33 chapters
The Hidden Part of You That's Blocking Everything You Want | Katie ClarkeShadow work and “frequency” (identity/beliefs/emotions) as the hidden inner block to manifesting goals; practical steps to integrate repressed parts, release self-sabotage, and shift beliefs so…29 Jun 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 32 chapters
Break the Cycle of Toxic Love for Good | Sheleana AiyanaHow to break the cycle of toxic love by recognizing trauma bonds, projections, and nervous-system triggers; then healing through “inner mother/father” work, somatic regulation, and conscious…26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 28 chapters
Why Kids Are Struggling More Than Ever (And How to Protect Yours) | Dr. ShefaliDr. Shefali Tsabary argues that children’s mental health is deteriorating due to hijacked attention and attachment from technology and culture.24 Jun 2026 · 1 h 51 min · 47 chapters
Why Smart People Struggle to Manifest | Lewis HowesLewis Howes argues that “smart” people struggle to manifest because they block abundance with overthinking, lack self-trust, and attempts to control outcomes.22 Jun 2026 · 54 min · 14 chapters
The Secret Skill of People Who Never Feel Lonely | Charles DuhiggThe episode argues that loneliness is a major health risk and that the antidote is building meaningful social connection through better communication skills.19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 37 chapters
Stop Living for What Others Think of You | Meg JosephsonMeg Josephson explains how people-pleasing and the “fawn response” keep people hypervigilant about others’ perceptions (“Are you mad at me?”), rooted in trauma and learned safety strategies.17 Jun 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 25 chapters
Evolution Designed Your Senses to Hide Reality | Donald HoffmanCognitive scientist Donald Hoffman argues that human perception is not reality “as it is,” but an evolutionarily selected “headset” that hides truth.15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 26 chapters