First Things THRST

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/ After building a massive mental health platform and hitting a midlife crisis at the peak of success, Dr K proves that doing hard things and feeling accomplished isn’t the same as knowing what you want from life.You'll hear why content creation is an endless hamster wheel you can't escape, how he left millions on the table to keep things affordable, and what happens when you wake up one day, realising you've built someone else's version of success. We discuss knowing when enough is enough and how internal conflict about money and purpose affects even the people helping others figure out their lives.00:00 Introduction03:34 The emotional toll of constant content creation06:14 Why progress feels good but rarely leads to contentment11:24 How living in Dubai affects self-image and motivation13:28 Body image, self-esteem and why Mike doesn’t spiral18:38 Why self-love feels off-limits for certain men22:46 Regret, efficiency, and the pressure of lost time27:13 How subtle justifications mask deeper dissatisfaction34:35 The fear of wasting potential and staying stuck36:08 Why peak hedonism didn’t bring happiness40:00 What peace really feels like for high achievers44:05 Exploring joy in the unknown vs controlled luxury49:54 The quality of company vs the cost of experience50:57 The signs of burnout and recognising overwork early57:04 Why men struggle to understand their own feelings01:01:29 Learning how to name emotions to stop being ruled by them01:07:42 The fear of being seen and how it shapes identity01:13:42 Relationships, emotional safety, and being misunderstood01:24:57 Why men fear losing their edge and becoming “the loser” again01:35:38 Building self-awareness and making space to feel things01:48:46 How meditation helps process thoughts and reduce noise01:53:33 Dr. K’s own midlife crisis and redefining success» Escape the 9-5 and 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:https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow Dr KInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmPX: https://twitter.com/HealthyGamerGTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Kevin Levrone spent 30 years chasing the Olympia title — and he's here to show you why the platform you build matters more than the trophies you didn’t win.Most people think success is only measured by first place.Kevin proves your legacy is defined by how you treat people on the way up, and what you do with your influence once you have it.You’ll hear the mental shift required to go from training for aesthetics to training for sustained performance and what happens when you stop chasing perfection and start embracing simplicity.00:00 Introduction02:13 Training together and pushing past mental limits04:11 Shifting from physique to full-body conditioning08:57 Balancing intense travel schedules with fan dedication12:43 Being overlooked and using it as lifelong fuel16:00 Childhood trauma and the real roots of ambition20:33 Discovering martial arts and visualisation after losing his dad24:27 Competing from a place of pain and survival27:46 When your life feels broken, it’s actually building30:00 Why not winning Mr Olympia was a gift34:46 The crushing stage that creates long-term purpose38:24 Struggles with emotional expression and acceptance42:03 Hitting your peak later and not fearing age45:38 Life as a contracted pro bodybuilder in the '90s49:17 Travel stories, rivalries and beating Ronnie Coleman55:07 Ronnie’s willpower after all the muscle is gone58:59 Natural lifters and ageing with strength intact01:03:26 Why kids today need more real guidance01:04:42 Fatherhood as the completion of your journey01:09:02 Being a role model for the next generation01:12:07 Perfectionism and missing life’s real moments» Escape the 9-5 and 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:https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow KevinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinlevrone/?hl=enWebsite: https://levrosupplements.com/

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Richard M Dolan started researching UFOs to answer one simple question for his PhD work, and thirty years later, he still can't look away from what the declassified documents are telling him.In this episode, you’ll hear why mainstream historians ignore military reports from the 1940s that explicitly state these objects aren't Soviet or American technology, what “high strangeness” means and why even sceptical researchers can’t dismiss it, and how the 2017 New York Times articles changed everything about who’s allowed to discuss this publicly.00:00 Introduction03:13 How the 2017 New York Times article changed everything07:24 Declassified documents that made it impossible to look away13:15 Belief in a non-human intelligence with its own agenda16:07 Questioning ancient aliens with a historian’s lens20:57 Why UFO sightings skyrocketed after the 19th century23:22 Earth’s potential draw for advanced civilisations25:10 Why aliens might not even be able to talk to us29:32 How WWII possibly triggered deeper alien involvement32:51 The logic behind the Roswell crash actually happening36:33 Would they intervene in a nuclear war, or let us burn?44:08 The psychological chaos true disclosure might unleash46:05 Could public alien contact lead to totalitarian control?50:21 Why democracy isn’t what we pretend it is58:06 Internal battles are slowing disclosure attempts01:03:31 The Tic Tac encounter and why no one followed up01:13:56 Richard’s favourite UFO case from 193601:22:29 Why advanced propulsion breakthroughs remain hidden01:33:43 Finding focus in a noisy, hype-driven UFO media world01:37:30 Inside his upcoming book series on USO encounters01:46:48 Which book to start with if you're new to Richard's work» Escape the 9-5 and 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:https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow RichardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/richard_dolan/X: https://x.com/I_D_OfficialWebsite: https://i-sml.mtrbio.com/public/smartlink/richard-dolan-intelligent-disclosure

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Leana Deeb deleted all her content and started over because she realised she was performing a version of herself that wasn't real.After years of posting what the algorithm wanted, she wiped everything and rebuilt from scratch — this time focusing on authenticity over engagement.In this episode, you'll hear what triggered the decision to delete everything, how she navigated starting over with zero content, and what changed when she stopped playing to the algorithms.00:00 Introduction04:20 Going viral overnight and handling sudden fame09:35 The lonely chapter after blowing up online13:47 Leaving old circles behind for growth and ambition15:58 Reconnecting with faith and shifting to modesty20:54 Deleting past content and the fear of losing it all26:56 Finding peace through spirituality and time alone31:11 Pressure to appear perfect and the fear of vulnerability37:50 Creating modest fitness wear in a male-led industry43:00 The Gymshark partnership and building true representation48:57 Mixed gyms, filming struggles, and distractions for women51:00 Training motivation after covering up her body56:44 Balancing faith, modesty and showing her personality59:53 The cost of chasing engagement over alignment01:02:38 Leaving Dallas and New York burnout01:06:43 Dating as a public figure and protecting relationships01:14:39 Leana's experience giving an Oxford speech01:23:39 Navigating modern feminism and traditional roles01:26:37 The definition of female empowerment today» 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:https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow LeanaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanadeebb/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leanadeeb?lang=enUpliftyou: https://www.upliftyou.com/

» 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/Adam Radcliffe sailed from the US to the UK in 56 days, and he's here to show you how to live a life of freedom and adventure while staying in shape, because most people think you have to choose between the two.After spending weeks at sea with minimal resources and unpredictable conditions, Adam proves you can chase wild goals without sacrificing your fitness or health. You'll hear why the mental game matters more than physical preparation, the daily routines that kept him sane and fit during isolation, and what happens to your body when you're stripped of comfort for over a month. Tune in for his training framework for doing hard things you can't fully prepare for, how he maintains fitness while travelling and adventuring, and why living a life of freedom doesn't mean letting your body go.00:00 Introduction01:45 Leaving corporate life to pursue adventure full-time06:47 Realising he was depressed and needed drastic change09:49 Starting with solo skydiving and pushing personal limits13:41 Sketchy skydiving jump and learning lessons in freefall16:42 Using adventure to prove mental and physical toughness19:34 56 days rowing across the North Atlantic begins21:29 Mental lows of knowing you can’t escape the boat23:29 Getting capsized by a rogue wave and surviving it29:05 Solitary confinement in storm during 36-hour downpour34:31 Testing resilience in relationships and partnership dynamics41:33 Letting go of being perfect at everything45:49 Facing fear and respecting dangerous ocean waves47:42 Why knowing your why beats external motivation54:05 Disordered eating habits and building better food systems58:32 Upcoming challenges in Kyrgyzstan and Arabian deserts59:49 Starting a new relationship while living a nomadic life01:04:01 Capturing raw moments without ruining the experience» 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 Adam«Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamradclifts/Website: https://adamradclifts.com/