The School of Greatness

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95% of Your Life Runs on Programs You Never Chose | Bruce Lipton Nov 21, 2025

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Bruce Lipton drops a truth bomb that will shake your entire understanding of reality: you are not living your life, you're living a program installed by your parents before you could even tie your shoes. For the first 40-plus years of his life, Bruce struggled with relationships, depression, and feeling like a victim until he discovered the science behind why we stay stuck. His research in cellular biology revealed that our cells don't respond to genes, they respond to consciousness, and that the broadcast we're receiving shapes everything from our bank accounts to our health to whether we can sustain love. He shares the exact moment he broke free from decades of self-sabotage and depression, the scientific proof that thoughts are not contained in your head, and why 80% of people fail a simple muscle test for self-love. This conversation will either wake you up or confirm you've chosen to stay asleep.

Bruce’s books:

In this episode you will:

Discover why 95% of your daily behavior comes from programs installed before age seven and how those programs sabotage everything you consciously want
Understand the scientific mechanism proving you are not your body but a spiritual broadcast that can never die, eliminating the fear that controls most human decisions
Master the difference between thinking positive thoughts and actually reprogramming your subconscious so you stop working against yourself 24/7
Learn why 60% of your downloaded programs are disempowering and how the victim mentality you carry was never yours to begin with
Break free from the illusion that genes control your health and wealth when the real power lies in changing the field your consciousness broadcasts into reality

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Why You Miss the Lies of People You Love | Evy Poumpouras Nov 19, 2025

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Former Secret Service agent Evy Poumpouras spent over 12 years protecting Presidents Obama, Bush, and Clinton while mastering the art of reading people under life or death pressure. Her insight into human behavior goes beyond what most of us will ever need, but the principles she shares apply to every conversation, negotiation, and relationship you have. She reveals why most people fail at reading others because they're looking for cookie cutter signals instead of understanding the individual in front of them. This episode strips away the Hollywood myths about lie detection and replaces them with real strategies you can use today. You'll discover why your biggest advantage in any situation isn't what you say, it's how well you listen and adapt to the person across from you.

Buy Evy’s book Becoming Bulletproof

Learn more about Evy

In this episode you will:

Discover why asking open-ended questions starting with tell me, explain, and describe gets people to reveal their truth without pressure
Learn how to build instant authority and credibility by subtly taking control of small decisions in any interaction
Understand why conditional trust protects you better than blindly believing everyone or suspecting everyone
Master the art of not reacting when someone attacks you, because real toughness is self-control under fire
Break free from indecisiveness and self-doubt by making your own choices and failing forward without asking everyone for permission

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Why Women Lose Desire Faster Than Men | Esther Perel Nov 17, 2025

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Esther Perel reveals why modern relationships demand more from us than any generation in history, and why that's actually a gift. Growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors taught her that nothing is permanent, and that dread shaped her life's work around helping people create meaningful connections. She explains why women get bored with monogamy faster than men, why desire dies when you stop taking risks, and why the very things that attract you to someone become the source of your biggest conflicts later. You'll walk away understanding that great relationships aren't about finding the perfect person, they're about choosing someone and deciding to show up differently every day.

Esther’s books:

In this episode you will:

Discover why caretaking is one of the most powerful anti-aphrodisiacs in long-term relationships and what to do instead
Understand why committed sex must be premeditated and how waiting for spontaneity guarantees you'll stay stuck in the same patterns
Learn why you don't find your partner, you choose them, and how this shift in perspective changes everything about dating
Break through the myth that divorce equals failure and why some 20-year marriages are massive successes even when they end
Master the difference between people you can love and people you can make a life with, and why confusing the two destroys relationships

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Your Thoughts Aren't Shaping Your Health. They Are It | Dr. Ellen Langer Nov 14, 2025

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Dr. Ellen Langer has spent 45 years proving something most doctors still resist: your thoughts don't just influence your health, they are your health. In her groundbreaking counterclockwise study, elderly men lived as their younger selves for one week with zero medical intervention and emerged with improved vision, hearing, strength, and even looked noticeably younger. She's discovered that chambermaids lost weight simply by viewing their work as exercise, that wounds heal based on perceived time rather than actual time, and that stress is the single greatest source of illness, surpassing even diet and genetics. You'll walk away understanding that chronic disease isn't a life sentence but a signal that medicine hasn't caught up yet, and that your body responds to every thought whether you're aware of it or not.

Dr. Langer’s books:

In this episode you will:

Discover why stress causes more disease than diet, genetics, or even medical treatment and how mindlessness keeps you trapped in patterns that make you sick
Transform how you experience pain and illness by asking one simple question twice daily that initiates your body's natural healing response
Break free from the myth that aging means falling apart by understanding that sickness and aging are completely separate processes
Uncover why trying to make the right decision destroys your peace and what to do instead that eliminates stress entirely
Master the power of uncertainty to unlock possibilities that rigid thinking and false certainty have kept hidden from you

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The Abuse Isn't Always Your Deepest Wound | Dr. Gabor Maté Nov 12, 2025

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Dr. Gabor Maté reveals a truth most people never hear: the abuse itself isn't always your deepest wound. He challenges everything you've been told about healing, explaining how the real trauma often comes from the people who should have protected you but couldn't. Through deeply personal stories including Lewis's own journey with sexual abuse, Gabor shows why shame keeps us trapped and how our nervous system's freeze response was actually protecting us all along. This isn't about blame or staying stuck in victimhood. You'll walk away understanding that healing means reconnecting with the parts of yourself you've been taught to hide, and that the suffering you've endured can actually become your greatest teacher.

Gabor’s books:

In this episode you will:

Discover why sexual abuse or bullying is often a secondary trauma and the real wound comes from not having emotional safety in your family
Transform your relationship with shame by understanding that freezing during trauma was your nervous system's brilliant survival mechanism
Break through the cultural genocide of authenticity by learning which childhood needs must be met for healthy development
Uncover why triggers aren't about the present moment and how to stop letting the past control your reactions
Learn what true healing actually means and recognize the signs that you're reconnecting with your authentic self

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1849

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Trying Too Hard Is Blocking Your Abundance | Rhonda Byrne Nov 10, 2025

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Rhonda Byrne shares what she's learned in the two decades since The Secret became a global phenomenon. She opens up about the night she collapsed in despair, $2 million in debt, and how one book changed everything in 90 minutes. The conversation goes deep into why trying too hard actually blocks your abundance, how judgment undoes everything you're building, and why gratitude is the fastest way to change your entire day. Rhonda reveals the surprising truth that most people think they're being positive when they're actually focused on lack, and she breaks down the specific practices from her new book that can reprogram your subconscious mind in just 21 days. You'll gain an understanding that happiness isn't something you earn after you get what you want. It's the frequency that brings everything to you.

Rhonda’s books:

In this episode you will:

Discover why trying too hard to manifest actually pushes away what you want and how to receive abundance effortlessly instead
Transform every bill payment into incoming money using the one practice that dramatically increases your wealth
Break free from the world beliefs about money that keep you stuck in paycheck-to-paycheck living no matter how hard you work
Master the gratitude practice Rhonda used to go from rock bottom to financial freedom in three days without needing reading glasses ever again
Understand why judgment is secretly destroying your abundance and how being kind to others is actually the law giving everything back to you

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Rick Rubin: Making Art as a Devotional Act to God Nov 07, 2025

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Rick Rubin reveals something most nine-time Grammy winners would never admit: he walks into every new project terrified because he has no control over what will happen. This vulnerability, paired with an unshakeable commitment to making art as a devotional act, has guided collaborations with everyone from Johnny Cash to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. You'll hear how Rick lost 135 pounds by surrendering control, why he believes wrestling is the most honest sport, and what changed when he realized greatness isn't about worldly success but about making a gift to God. This isn't advice about making better art. This is about becoming someone capable of receiving it.

Rick’s book The Creative Act

In this episode you will:

Discover why making art for yourself is the only path to truly serving your audience and how the moment you stop caring about reactions is when your best work emerges
Transform your relationship with creative blocks by understanding that obstacles aren't always meant to be pushed through and sometimes the universe is telling you now is not the time
Break through decades of people-pleasing by recognizing that your inner voice knows exactly what tastes good to you and no external opinion can convince you otherwise
Uncover the hidden cost of success and why achieving your biggest goals often reveals they were never going to fill the hole in your soul
Master the practice of making art as a devotional act and learn why creating a gift for God eliminates every worldly concern about chart positions and commercial performance

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The Rich Stay Rich Because They Watched It Work | Vivian Tu Nov 05, 2025

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Vivian Tu walked away from Wall Street to teach a different kind of wealth building, one that starts with conversations nobody wants to have. She exposes the uncomfortable truth about proximity and money: the rich stay rich partly because they grew up watching how wealth actually works, learning the unspoken rules at dinner tables and country clubs while everyone else was left guessing. Her approach to financial success isn't about grinding harder or cutting out coffee, it's about understanding that being likable often trumps being the smartest person in the room, that your relationships with money will make or break your relationships with people, and that real wealth protection starts with conversations most couples avoid until it's too late. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to position yourself as irreplaceable at work, why women especially need their own money regardless of who they marry, and how a prenup is actually an act of love rather than a sign of distrust.

Buy Vivian’s book Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life

Pre order Well Endowed: The Secrets to Strategic Spending, Building a Financial Foundation for You and Your Family, and Creating Lasting Generational Wealth

Listen to Vivian’s podcast Networth and Chill with Your Rich BFF

In this episode you will:

Discover why proximity to wealth matters more than talent alone and how people who grew up rich have soft skills that open doors you didn't even know existed
Transform your earning potential by understanding that the most paid person isn't the smartest but the one everyone actually likes and wants to work with
Master the art of asking for raises by maintaining a brag book and strategically reminding your boss you're money motivated for six months before everyone else asks in December
Uncover why talking about money with your partner isn't optional but essential, since money and intimacy are the top two reasons relationships fail
Learn the STRIP method for financial health: building emergency savings first, attacking high interest debt strategically, investing in retirement with tax advantages, actually buying assets with that retirement money, and planning your specific version of happily ever after

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The Truth About Seed Oils, From a Scientist | Dr. Jessica Knurick Nov 03, 2025

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Dr. Jessica Knurick reveals a truth most nutrition experts won't admit: our food system is designed for profit, not health, and over half of American adults are living with chronic disease as a result. As a science-based dietitian who lost her grandfather to preventable illness at 60, she's spent her career fighting back against fear-mongering and misinformation that keeps people confused and sick. In this eye-opening conversation, she exposes why seed oils aren't the villain everyone claims, how ultra-processed foods hijack your brain to make you overeat 500 calories a day, and why the most effective health advice is actually boring. You'll walk away understanding that 90 percent of nutrition science is settled and simple, but social media algorithms profit from making you believe everything is controversial and complicated.

Dr. Jessica Knurick on Substack

Dr. Jessica Knurick on Instagram

In this episode you will:

Discover why our food system is engineered for the majority of people to fail at health, not succeed, and how this affects every choice you make
Understand why over 90 percent of Americans fail to meet basic vegetable and fiber intake while chronic disease continues its relentless climb
Break through the seed oil controversy by learning what the actual research shows versus what social media wants you to believe for clicks
Transform your family's relationship with food using the inclusion method that gets kids excited about nutrition without the good food bad food trap
Master the art of spotting nutrition misinformation by recognizing fear-based hooks and learning who actually deserves your trust online

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1845

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Your Quirky Traits Are the Universe Speaking to You | Jenna Zoe Oct 31, 2025

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Jenna Zoe reveals why most people struggle with personal development despite reading all the books and doing all the spiritual practices. The breakthrough came when she discovered human design, a science-based system that uses neutrinos and planetary positions at your birth to reveal your authentic blueprint. She shares her journey from suppressing her emotions to fit in, playing roles in relationships that weren't really her, and feeling like a failure when things ended, to finally understanding that happiness isn't about the form your life takes but about being proud of who you're becoming along the way. You'll walk away understanding that your random quirks and unexplainable desires aren't accidents, they're the universe speaking to you, and when you stop trying to be like everyone else and start flexing those weird hidden gifts, synchronicities multiply and your real power emerges.

Human Design website

Human Design book

Align with Jenna Zoe: The Human Design Podcast

Jenna on Instagram

In this episode you will:

Discover why 50 percent of people are emotional beings who need to stop suppressing their feelings and understand that cycling through highs and lows isn't dysfunction, it's their actual power source
Break through the conditioning that makes you choose relationships and careers based on logic instead of trusting the visceral yes or no signals your body gives you every single day
Transform your approach to manifestation by understanding the difference between ego desires that short circuit your energy and soul desires that the universe was already trying to guide you toward
Uncover why generators who make up 27 percent of the population can only lift others and create real impact when they're doing what genuinely lights them up, not what they think they should be doing
Master the art of making yourself proud by stretching into those uncool random parts of yourself that you've been hiding because you thought they'd never lead anywhere important

For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1844

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