First Things THRST

» 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/From staying in Dubai despite recent events and travelling to Cape Town and Japan, to losing your peptide virginity at 35 and selling Bioniq, join me for a special Q&A filmed in the apartment where this podcast started five years ago.I talk starting over from scratch, the balance between life-maxing and business-maxing, why investing in yourself beats everything else, and the mindset shifts that matter when nobody's watching.Thank you to everyone who's tuned in, asked questions, or supported the journey so far.Here's to the next chapter.00:00 Introduction00:52 Thoughts on living in Dubai long term02:22 Top three favourite travel destinations03:42 Starting over and choosing a niche05:01 Use of peptides and personal experiences07:14 Views on marriage and having children08:12 Making friends in a new environment10:16 Daily non-negotiables for health and wellness11:17 Thoughts on diminishing returns of wealth13:48 Strategies for avoiding doomscrolling15:21 Evolving focus on swimwear brand17:50 Surrounding oneself with inspiring people19:56 Boredom and seeking new experiences21:33 Lessons from launching a coaching channel25:02 Navigating life post-business acquisition27:19 Does Mike adjust his training volume according to his Whoop data28:23 Has Mike ever worked with a performance psychologist30:28 Mike’s experience with emotional eating34:01 Should you help others unconditionally?34:50 What are some non-negotiables when dealing with people in business36:20 Who would Mike choose as my ideal gym partner39:34 Controversial figures on First Things THRST42:34 What if Mike had never travelled to UAE?44:46 How to date when you're broke46:54 What excites Mike the most49:33 Young Financial Investments vs going out to see the world53:35 How important is Mindset in your journey55:36 Should you set self-standards?58:24 Is life in Dubai Better than the UK?59:33 Biggest Problem in Modern Dating1:02:23 Admiration for Women with Careers1:04:34 Mike’s Favourite Film1:05:45 A Lesson from Mike’s Father1:08:00 What would you have done if you were 20 again1:12:04 Perfect Work-Life Balance1:13:42 Mike’s Biggest Goal1:16:04 Outro» 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

» 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/Paul Saladino left medicine to focus on nutrition and moved to Costa Rica for the surf, and this conversation reveals why he avoids wearables and EMF exposure, how simplifying diet to meat and fruit fixes most chronic conditions, and why organ meats contain forgotten nutritional wisdom.This covers why carnivore works short-term, but he recommends adding fruit, how elimination diets beat expensive food sensitivity tests, and why eating specific organs like testicle or spleen follows evolutionary logic that modern science is only beginning to understand through peptides and microRNAs.00:00 Introduction & Costa Rica lifestyle06:19 Designing a unique home: innovations and choices11:08 Air quality and EMF exposure: health implications17:18 Concerns about wireless devices affecting health24:20 Sleep's role in health and minimising EMF exposure30:32 Diet quality over calorie counting for weight loss36:39 Simplifying food choices for optimal health43:10 An animal-based diet's impact on chronic conditions51:12 Debates on vegan vs carnivore: nutritional needs59:42 Organ meats as supplements: sourcing and efficacy1:10:10 Entrepreneurship in health supplements: challenges1:18:56 High-quality retail challenges and market entry1:26:01 Travelling with dietary restrictions and jet lag1:34:50 Grocery shopping in the US: prioritising quality1:39:58 Reducing microplastics: practical steps» 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 PaulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.paulsaladinomd.com/Lineage Provisions: https://lineageprovisions.comHeart and Soil: https://heartandsoil.co/

» 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/

Rob Oliver is a content creator and DJ who went all-in on house music, and this conversation reveals why Miami is optimised for spending not building, how the music industry is surprisingly political, and why pursuing what you love gives energy instead of draining it.Rob explains why he hates Miami despite being there, it's status games rather than real building, though it remains necessary for what he's creating. Learn why the DJ world is more cliquish than expected with exclusive circles that either embrace or reject you based on having a following, how most people stay bogged down by relationships and jobs they hate without realising what they're leaving on table, and why his viral talking-head format eventually stopped working after massive volume.00:00 Introduction02:07 Reflecting on changes since their last conversation03:22 Observations on Miami's flashy and materialistic culture06:16 Transitioning focus to music and social media growth09:04 Lifemaxxing, pursuing passions across multiple domains12:23 Navigating the political landscape of the music industry22:53 Discussing tax implications of living in the US24:57 Perspectives on endless content streaming30:05 Experiences in Ibiza and its influence on life34:53 Evaluating personal growth through music and events39:17 Harnessing music's power & Ideal music performance settings and experiences47:14 Reflecting on past open relationship dynamics56:59 Refocusing on positive content & Future plans» 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 RobInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/robthebank/Website: https://robthebank.music/

» 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/Sahil Bloom is an author, investor, and content creator who quit his high-paying finance job after realising he'd only see his parents 15 more times before they died, and this conversation reveals his framework for the five types of wealth, why autopilot in life is the single greatest risk, and how anything above zero compounds.This covers why he invests in founders who can get punched in the mouth repeatedly and figure it out, how his investments range from healthcare advocates to humanoid robots, and why he uses AI agents for logistics but never outsources the creative work he actually enjoys doing.00:00 Introduction03:31 AI possibilities and optimism for the future07:45 Maintaining uniquely human skills in an AI world12:18 Personal transformation and redefining success15:05 Overview of the five types of wealth19:03 Balancing life's priorities and family importance21:37 Confronting fear of uncertainty and taking risks27:44 Growth through personal loss and struggles30:13 Embracing failure and gaining confidence33:13 Navigating criticism and public backlash39:35 Investing in people over ideas47:07 The impact of AI on daily life and driving52:10 Exploring luxury in future automated living55:59 Future plans and ongoing projects» 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 SahilInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=enThe 5 Types Of Wealth: a.co/d/awxJWBR