Tom Bilyeu's Impact Theory

In this eye-opening first half of Impact Theory’s sit down with Dr. Andrew Huberman, acclaimed neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, Tom Bilyeu tackles the hidden—and not-so-hidden—forces rewiring the male mind in the digital age. If you’ve wondered why so many men are feeling demotivated, anxious, or isolated, Dr. Huberman’s explanations will open your eyes to the deep biological and social mechanisms behind today’s dopamine-driven tech traps. The duo explores the impact of social media, pornography, and platforms like OnlyFans from both a neuroscience and evolutionary biology perspective, revealing how modern technology is expertly tailored to exploit ancient reward circuitry. Dr. Huberman breaks down the unique wiring of the male brain, how testosterone and dopamine interact to drive pursuit and effort—and why these very circuits are being hijacked by addictive virtual feedback loops. Tom and Andrew dive into the evolutionary roots of male behavior, the biology of status-seeking, and how today’s online environments subtly, and sometimes not so subtly, sap men’s energy and ambition. This must-listen episode is essential for anyone curious about why men are struggling and what’s actually happening beneath the surface of our modern digital landscape. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Andrew Huberman09:27 Status Games, OnlyFans, and Relational Pornography18:24 Closed Dopamine Loops and The Dangers of Being “Consumer Only”29:15 Consequences of Dopamine Depletion and A Warning for Modern Males33:12 Behavioral Change: Replacing Addictive Loops with Meaningful Action43:06 Tom and Andrew’s Personal Reflections on Challenge, Control, and Progress FOLLOW ANDREW HUBERMAN: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab] Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/hubermanlab⁠ [https://twitter.com/hubermanlab] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab] Podcast: ⁠https://hubermanlab.com/⁠ [https://hubermanlab.com/] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠⁠ [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off ⁠⁠https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35⁠⁠ [https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35]Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact]Hims: Start your free online visit today at ⁠⁠https://hims.com/IMPACT⁠⁠ [https://hims.com/IMPACT]. Linkedin: Post your job free at ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/impacttheory⁠⁠ [https://linkedin.com/impacttheory] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show]⁠join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call]⁠see if you qualify here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/]⁠sign up here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory]⁠apple.co/impacttheory⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/]⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en]⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter:⁠ ⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu]⁠https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu]⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tom Bilyeu delivers a powerful deep dive into the warning signs of societal collapse that are blinking red across America. He draws on lessons from history—citing the downfalls of the Roman Empire, the USSR, Argentina, and more—to show how debt spirals, the hollowing out of the middle class, collapsing trust, and rising populism are patterns we've seen before, and are seeing again right now. Tom breaks down why these cycles are so hard to interrupt, why common solutions like socialism and “just grow the economy” fall short, and most importantly, he lays out a practical playbook for not just surviving, but thriving during chaotic times. From protecting yourself with assets and skills, to finding business-friendly environments, Tom gets specific about what you can do to come out stronger on the other side—because every collapse hurts most, but creates unprecedented opportunity for a prepared few. If you care about your future, and the future of the country, this is an urgent and actionable listen. SHOWNOTES 00:00 America's Growing Political and Economic Threats 11:28 Trust Erosion in Economic Collapse 23:25 "Structural Instability and Populism" 35:19 Wealth Creation Amidst Crisis 43:30 Embrace Bitcoin as Alternative System CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠⁠ [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off ⁠⁠https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35⁠⁠ [https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35]Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact]Hims: Start your free online visit today at ⁠⁠https://hims.com/IMPACT⁠⁠ [https://hims.com/IMPACT]. Linkedin: Post your job free at ⁠⁠https://linkedin.com/impacttheory⁠⁠ [https://linkedin.com/impacttheory] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show]⁠join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call]⁠see if you qualify here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/]⁠sign up here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory]⁠apple.co/impacttheory⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/]⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en]⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter:⁠ ⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu]⁠https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu]⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

This is a Fan Fav episode. Emily Morse is the sex expert and host of the wildly popular podcast, Sex with Emily. If talking about sex is super uncomfortable and embarrassing for you, or if you can’t talk about it enough, Emily is the go to sex therapist and sex educator of this generation. Removing the shame of sex and giving people the information they need to have consensual, healthy, fulfilling sexual experiences with themselves and others is what she does best. ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-13-23 Emily breaks down the untold truth about sex and exposes the unsexy lies we’re told like a pro: *Why we’re in a sex recession *Messaging around sex that makes it shameful and dirty *How to re-educate yourself about sex, pleasure, and the power dynamic of sex between men and women *Myths about human sexuality told for centuries *Fantasies men have that sex is all about size and penetration *The “rubik’s cube” type complexity of female sexuality that will even shock women *We want you to prioritize having a healthy sex life, deeper intimacy, and stronger connections with others and yourself. Check out Smart Sex by Emily Morse here: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sex-Boost-Your-Pleasure/dp/0778387100 [https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Sex-Boost-Your-Pleasure/dp/0778387100%20] Follow Emily Morse: Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ [https://sexwithemily.com/%20] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sexwithemily [https://www.youtube.com/sexwithemily%20] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ [https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/%20] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily [https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily] Twitter: https://twitter.com/SexWithEmily [https://twitter.com/SexWithEmily] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit https://sleep.me/impact [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35 [https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35]Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact [https://shopify.com/impact]Hims: Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/IMPACT [https://hims.com/IMPACT]. Even Realities: Smart glasses, real style https://evenrealities.bio/6e396d [https://evenrealities.bio/6e396d] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20showjoin me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business: https://tombilyeu.com/callsee if you qualify here. [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: https://tombilyeu.com/sign up here. [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my Twitch stream [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJwww.twitch.tv/tombilyeu [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ] ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: http://apple.co/impacttheoryapple.co/impacttheory [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuhttps://twitter.com/tombilyeu [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuhttps://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

From the unpredictable state of the global economy and the looming threats to the middle class, to hard-hitting takes on inflation, asset management, and the very real dangers of deficit spending—nothing is off the table. Tom unpacks why the erosion of the middle class is destabilizing society, shares timeless investment advice that goes beyond market hype (yes, even when it comes to bitcoin), and lays out the framework for how individuals and governments can respond to growing inequality. You’ll also hear candid debates on the AI bubble, Warren Buffett’s cash moves, housing deregulation, and the messy realities behind economic “solutions” like wealth redistribution and debt forgiveness. CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠ [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off ⁠https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35⁠ [https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35]Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact]Hims: Start your free online visit today at ⁠https://hims.com/IMPACT⁠ [https://hims.com/IMPACT]. Even Realities: Smart glasses, real style ⁠https://evenrealities.bio/6e396d⁠ [https://evenrealities.bio/6e396d] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show]⁠join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call]⁠see if you qualify here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/]⁠sign up here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my⁠ Twitch stream⁠ [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at⁠ ⁠ [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]⁠www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu⁠ [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ] ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory]⁠apple.co/impacttheory⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/]⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en]⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter:⁠ ⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu]⁠https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu]⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tom Bilyeu and Producer Drew dive headfirst into the week’s most controversial headlines and social flashpoints. From Trump’s theatrical show of force with Putin in Alaska and diplomatic strategies around the Russia-Ukraine conflict, to France’s far-right politics under Marine Le Pen, the conversation pulls back the curtain on global power plays and shifting cultural tides. But that’s not all—they break down viral internet debates, including the explosive “Black conservatives vs. Black radical” showdown on Jubilee, unpack the tragic story of a French streamer’s death live on camera, and take on the swirling controversies surrounding Mr. Beast’s record-breaking charity stream. The duo also doesn’t shy away from raw relationship talk, tackling a deeply personal “sexless marriage” dilemma with Tom sharing hard-won marriage advice straight from his own life. With unapologetically bold takes, sharp humor, and real talk about values, culture, and transformation, this episode delivers a rollercoaster of insight and hot takes you won’t want to miss. SHOWNOTES 06:02 Putin's Strategy for Western Relations 15:44 Cultural Clash and Assimilation Warning 25:43 Reparations Debate and Historical Comparisons 37:02 Immigrant Struggles vs. Native Experience 43:10 Poverty's Impact on Brain Development 58:05 Grace and Emotional Boundaries 01:03:55 Goal-Pursuit Judgment Dynamics CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to ⁠https://www.vitalproteins.com⁠ [https://www.vitalproteins.com] and entering promo code IMPACT at check out Allio Capital: Macro investing for people who want to understand the big picture. Download their app in the App Store or at Google Play, or text my name “TOM” to 511511. SleepMe: Visit ⁠https://sleep.me/impact⁠ [https://sleep.me/impact] to get your Chilipad and save 20% with code IMPACT. Try it risk-free with their 30-night sleep trial and free shipping. Tailor Brands: 35% off ⁠https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35⁠ [https://tailorbrands.com/podcast35]Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠https://shopify.com/impact⁠ [https://shopify.com/impact]Hims: Start your free online visit today at ⁠https://hims.com/IMPACT⁠ [https://hims.com/IMPACT]. Even Realities: Smart glasses, real style ⁠https://evenrealities.bio/6e396d⁠ [https://evenrealities.bio/6e396d] What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... * STARTING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show]⁠join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show] * SCALING a business:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call]⁠see if you qualify here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/call] Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox:⁠ ⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/]⁠sign up here.⁠ [https://tombilyeu.com/] ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast,⁠ Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/47VE90Cittmo6TGGFqg2xf] —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** Join me live on my⁠ Twitch stream⁠ [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at⁠ ⁠ [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ]⁠www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu⁠ [https://impacttheory.co/4fitmnJ] ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:⁠ ⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory]⁠apple.co/impacttheory⁠ [http://apple.co/impacttheory] ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/]⁠https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/] Tik Tok:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en]⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en] Twitter:⁠ ⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu]⁠https://twitter.com/tombilyeu⁠ [https://twitter.com/tombilyeu] YouTube:⁠ ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu]⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu [https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]