Chris Williamson Podcast

Brad Wilcox is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia and Director of the National Marriage Project. Why are some people naturally happier than others? Whether it’s genetics, upbringing, or life circumstances, how can you finally rediscover joy and feel like your true self again? Expect to learn why young liberal women are so unhappy and why in contrasts conservative women are happier, if finding your one true soulmate is actually a myth, if people should be pursuing happiness instead of marriage, the factors that predict social mobility and how people can rise up out of poverty, what you can learn about the heritability of family desire and family stability, the current state of American politics based on the demographic results of the last election, and much more… ...

Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, podcaster, and an author. The rules of money aren’t complicated. Make more than you spend, live below your means. So why is it still so hard to get right? What are the real keys to building wealth, and how do we stop sabotaging ourselves along the way? Expect to learn why you need to become ruthless to become successful, why Gen Z & Millennials face a uniquely different financial landscape than Boomers or Gen X did, the biggest psychological errors people make when it comes to thinking about wealth and business building, how to build a business you love, Why it’s so hard for people to change their financial behavior even when they know what to do, if Is the cost of living crisis a spending crisis or an earning crisis, and much more… ...

Arthur Brooks is a social scientist, professor at Harvard University, and an author. Can romance and love be decoded? From falling in and out of love to finding “the one,” what does the science say about what makes someone a good partner, best friend, and lifelong companion? Expect to learn if men need marriage more than women do, why women tend to leave bad relationships faster than men, why falling in love makes us do crazy things, what the brain chemistry of love is, if we should be careful about who we let ourselves fall in love with, how you can tell if you’re a compatible romantic partner, but not a compatible best friend, how to overcome contempt and insecurity in a relationship and much more… ...

Your browser does not support the audio element. Mentioned Books The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating by David M. Buss The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman and Nan Silver Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment by Robert Wright The Moral Animal: Why We Are the Way We Are - The New Science of Evolutionary Psychology by Robert Wright From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: 3.5M Q&A - Dating Famous People, Naval Reflections & Marrying Douglas Murray. Mentioned Books The Will of the Many by James Islington Atomic Habits by James Clear Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson Red Rising by Pierce Brown Outlive by Peter Attia The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Deep Work by Cal Newport

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: The Psychology Of What Women Want - Rob Henderson. Mentioned Books How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker Outrage by Kurt Gray The Evolution of Desire: Strategies of Human Mating by David Buss Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan Peterson Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class by Rob Henderson

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: Why Has The World Gone Insane? - Douglas Murray. Mentioned Books The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity, Islam by Douglas Murray The War on the West by Douglas Murray War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Mother Night by Kurt Vonnegut Life and Fate by Vasily Grossman

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: The Most Unsolvable Question In Science – Annaka Harris. Mentioned Books Galileo’s Error by Philip Goff The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlinger

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: How To Find The Love Of Your Life - Ty Tashiro. Mentioned Books The Evolution of Desire Sex at Dawn Get Married Summary of this podcast: The conversation focuses on romantic relationships, emphasizing the importance of choosing partners based on traits that predict long-term satisfaction, such as emotional stability and agreeableness, while cautioning against prioritizing superficial qualities like looks and wealth. Key insights discussed include understanding attachment styles, recognizing red flags (such as high neuroticism or impulsivity), and appreciating the dynamics between passionate and companionate love. Practical advice is provided on avoiding temptation, selecting partners intentionally, and designing a life conducive to enduring relationship success. ...

This post lists the books mentioned in the episode: 23 Lessons For Being Kinder To Yourself - Joe Hudson. 📚 Book Mentions from the Podcast Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence Hardwiring Happiness presents a method to transform positive experiences into lasting happiness by overcoming the brain’s negativity bias. Grounded in neuroscience, the book offers practical tools for developing inner strength, calm, and contentment. Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness In Resilient, Rick Hanson outlines twelve fundamental inner strengths—like courage, gratitude, and mindfulness—that help you bounce back from adversity. It blends neuroscience, positive psychology, and practical wisdom for long-term emotional strength. ...