» 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/ Lewis Howes is a former professional athlete turned podcaster and author who discovered handball when his football career ended, and this conversation reveals why longevity comes down to relationships and emotional healing more than optimisation. Learn why longevity isn't about perfect sleep or nutrition but about healing emotional wounds and maintaining quality relationships, how he used to attract partners based on wounds and chemistry instead of values alignment, and why therapy from day one became non-negotiable. 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Handball origins and Lewis's journey to the national team 04:11 Mike's athletic background and transition to fitness 06:21 Genetics and misconceptions about Mike's physique 07:56 Steroid use debate and personal stance 09:40 Risks and experiences with performance-enhancing drugs 11:16 Honesty in the fitness industry and its impacts 11:45 Importance of relationships and emotional healing 14:42 Lewis's belief in God and personal experiences 19:18 Lewis's realisation and journey of self-healing 22:23 Balancing work, life, and relationship values 25:18 The role of therapy and communication in relationships 31:42 The challenges and joys of fatherhood 33:30 Lewis's Olympic aspirations and dedication 36:07 Building an empire, personal fulfilment, and service 38:30 Private relationships vs public life challenges » 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 Lewis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=en Website: https://lewishowes.com/