<p>» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisation<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/</a><br />Website: <a href="https://hackyou.media/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hackyou.media/</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Louis Armstrong is back for the annual catch-up</strong> — and this time we’re talking <strong>celibacy experiments, nicotine addiction</strong>, and why he thinks I need to go celibate for a month...</p><p><br /></p><p>Louis ditched alcohol, nicotine pouches, and his right hand because he realised easy dopamine was making him deflated and unmotivated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tune in for a laid-back catch-up with plenty of insight — plus some valuable lessons on <strong>discipline, dating, and designing a better 2026</strong>.</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 Introduction<br />02:10 Catching up, lost Airbnb deposit and lessons for creators<br />06:00 Celibacy, dopamine addictions and cutting out vices<br />09:21 Women as a distraction and learning self-control<br />12:25 Relationships vs single life and patterns of avoidance<br />17:07 Trust issues, jealousy and choosing a secure partner<br />20:26 How men can build true security and self-worth<br />22:34 Balancing being a good partner without becoming a simp<br />27:01 Dubai dating culture and the rise of entitlement<br />31:00 Finding quality women and warning signs to watch for<br />38:44 Advice for young men on meeting women offline<br />41:56 Building confidence through small daily interactions<br />43:50 Mentorship, prioritising freedom and business balance<br />48:28 Scaling without burnout and staying focused<br />52:29 Writing, distractions, and designing optimal mornings<br />57:39 The “Let Them” mindset and emotional resilience<br />01:09:52 Reflecting on alcohol, fun vs optimisation<br />01:13:19 Goals for 2024 and building systems around creativity<br />01:19:40 Hosting transformational in-person masterminds and events</p><p><br /></p><p>» Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: <a href="https://www.digitalplaybook.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.digitalplaybook.net/</a><br />» Transform your physique: <a href="https://www.thrstapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thrstapp.com/</a><br />» My clothing brand, THRST: <a href="https://thrstofficial.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thrstofficial.com</a><br />» Custom Bioniq supplements: <a href="https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston</a><br />• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO<br />• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO</p><p><br /></p><p>» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode:<br /><a href="https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/</a></p><p>» Join Whoop and get your first month for free:<br /><a href="https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst</a></p><p><br /></p><p>» Follow Louis<br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisarmstrong7/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/louisarmstrong7/?hl=en</a><br />Creator Club: <a href="https://www.thecreatorclub.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.thecreatorclub.co.uk/</a></p><p><br /></p>