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How To Let Go Of All That Heaviness - Joe Hudson

2025-04-07 People & Blogs
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Joe Hudson is a coach, entrepreneur and a podcast host. Before you try to change the world, make sure your own “bed is made”. It's often the most crucial first step in any personal growth journey. But how do we navigate the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that inevitably arise as we work to become better versions of ourselves? Expect to learn why it might be a problem to become too self-reliant, what people get wrong with obsessing over productivity as they grow in their careers, how can we deal with painful emotions more effectively, how to move past resentment and feel less defensive, if it is possible to be world class and enjoy the process at the same time and much more… - 00:00 Achievements Joe Is Working Towards 08:04 Identifying The Negative Voices In Our Head 11:38 Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Self Reliance? 16:26 Do We Seek Validation In The Wrong Places? 24:40 Where Does Passive Aggression Come From? 29:38 Why Do People Get Defensive? 35:44 How To Overcome Defensiveness 39:49 Why Fear Creates Binary Thinking 44:41 Adapting A More Optimistic Outlook On Change 47:22 Why We Need To Stop Chasing Perfection 52:58 Becoming Comfortable With Vulnerability 56:37 Prioritising Our Own Needs 1:06:21 How We Can Show Up More Bravely With Ourselves 1:14:47 Preventing Resentment In A Relationship 1:19:18 What Does It Mean To Open Your Heart? 1:23:28 Defining Feeling Oppressed 1:26:49 Are Compliments Ego Destroying? 1:32:55 What It Means To Dissolve The Sense Of Self 1:38:38 Why Exhaustion Causes Negative Self Talk 1:44:20 Gaining Enjoyment From Efficiency 1:55:00 Why Not Feeling Accepted Prevents Us From Being Ourselves 2:02:07 Fundamental Value Of Unconditional Love 2:07:02 Why We Can't Avoid Agitation 2:13:01 Where Does Confidence Come From? 2:22:55 Where To Find Joe - Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://ag1.info/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom - Learn more about Joe Hudson’s work here: https://view.life/modernwisdom - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic here - https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Top Comments (10)

@rumblerightdad 2025-04-07

Chris, I've been a therapist for 12 years and have literally started sending my clients episodes of this podcast. You've crossed the Rubicon. I've also used inspiration from you to start my own channel. I'm really grateful for you.

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@AskStevenBlack 2025-04-07

“If you’re not being yourself, then the world you create is not for you.” Dang… gonna have to watch this one a few more times

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@Mattdat_dude 2025-04-09

"If I'm worth anything later, I'm worth something now; for wheat is wheat even if people think it is grass in the beginning"....I'm going to keep this handy, thank you sir!

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@JonDenton 2025-04-07

Joe is unbelievable. Glad he’s getting the recognition he deserves

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@Boldlygoatnz 2025-04-14

Joe: stress is caused by 1. Repressed emotions 2. Lack of connection 3. Negative self talk.

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@ChrisWillx 2025-04-07

Hello you beauties. Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get $350 off the Pod 4 Ultra at https://eightsleep.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D, and more from AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Here's the timestamps: 00:00 Achievements Joe Is Working Towards 08:04 Identifying The Negative Voices In Our Head 11:38 Is There Such A Thing As Too Much Self Reliance? 16:26 Do We Seek Validation In The Wrong Places? 24:40 Where Does Passive Aggression Come From? 29:38 Why Do People Get Defensive? 35:44 How To Overcome Defensiveness 39:49 Why Fear Creates Binary Thinking 44:41 Adapting A More Optimistic Outlook On Change 47:22 Why We Need To Stop Chasing Perfection 52:58 Becoming Comfortable With Vulnerability 56:37 Prioritising Our Own Needs 1:06:21 How We Can Show Up More Bravely With Ourselves 1:14:47 Preventing Resentment In A Relationship 1:19:18 What Does It Mean To Open Your Heart? 1:23:28 Defining Feeling Oppressed 1:26:49 Are Compliments Ego Destroying? 1:32:55 What It Means To Dissolve The Sense Of Self 1:38:38 Why Exhaustion Causes Negative Self Talk 1:44:20 Gaining Enjoyment From Efficiency 1:55:00 Why Not Feeling Accepted Prevents Us From Being Ourselves 2:02:07 Fundamental Value Of Unconditional Love 2:07:02 Why We Can't Avoid Agitation 2:13:01 Where Does Confidence Come From? 2:22:55 Where To Find Joe

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@nextlevel5265 2025-06-04

I love how this show just gets right into it. No annoying intros and funny music. In addition to that it has some of the best subject matter out of the top podcast in my opinion.

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@aCarolinaGal 2025-04-08

"Unspoken expectations are premeditated resentments."

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@finnconaty4036 2025-05-08

I've watched this interview four times now and it blows my mind every time.

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@artyshmunzuk5435 2026-03-27

Joe singlehandedly changed my entire life. Can't thank him enough. Thank you, Chris, for inviting him❤

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