The Daily Motivation

Lewis Howes

The stories you tell yourself on a daily basis determines the person you will become.The good, the bad, the negative, the positive, the uplifting, the draining – they’re all part of the equation. But YOU are the author of your life story – so, what story are you writing?

Top Podcaster & Best-selling Author Lewis Howes brings you the The Daily Motivation Show, where you’ll hear from industry-leading experts, you’ll learn proven principles, and you’ll discover life-changing ideas that will help you get motivated and STAY motivated.

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Today · 11 min
Radiate Confidence and Magnetism in Every Interaction | Michael Bungay Stanier
Leadership coach Michael Bungay Stanier shares communication insights to increase magnetism and results. He stresses determining desired outcomes before conversations. Stanier details navigating both personal goals and other’s temperaments, distinguishing objective facts from subjective interpretations. He advocates identifying then voicing the most constructive feelings and views. Stanier explains hand gestures establishing audience rapport at events, lowering them to seem vulnerable or lifting
Yesterday · 7 min
How To Slow Down Aging By Getting Uncomfortable | David Sinclair
Harvard geneticist David Sinclair tells Lewis Howes why comfort might be the biggest threat to a long life, revealing how cold, fasting, and controlled stress trigger the body's own anti-aging defenses. From calorie-restricted mice that stay young for years to Lewis's own freezing mountain hike, this conversation shows why getting a little uncomfortable on purpose could add decades to your life.
Friday · 7 min
The Biological Instinct That Beats Self-Doubt | Kelly McGonigal
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal joins Lewis Howes on The Daily Motivation Show to reveal why willpower is a biological instinct, not a personality trait, and how the brain's pause and plan response can override self-doubt. She shares the exact question she asks herself before taking any risk that matters, even when part of her still wonders if she's ready.
Thursday · 6 min
Overcome Obstacles and Pursue Your Dreams Relentlessly | Adam Carolla
Adam Carolla recounts struggling with construction jobs before finding his passion teaching boxing. Though lacking credentials, he offered carpentry skills to a gym owner to gain opportunities coaching. Carolla soon taught classes while still woodworking, incrementally gaining experience. Hearing a radio call for boxing trainers, he tenaciously found the studio and had a chance encounter with show talent Jimmy "The Sports Guy" Kimmel. Seizing the opportunity, Carolla trained Kimmel for an on-air
Wednesday · 7 min
3 Stories That Prove Appreciation Creates Real Luck | Dr. Tina Seeling
Dr. Tina Seeling joins Lewis Howes on The Daily Motivation Show to break down the real difference between fortune and luck, and why only one of them is actually within your control. Through true stories about a mechanic, a mentor, and a chess coach, she reveals how a single moment of genuine appreciation can quietly open doors years later.
Tuesday · 7 min
Mastering AUTHENTICITY in the Digital World | Bert Kreischer
Comedian Bert Kreischer details his journey figuring out how to creatively promote himself on social media. He recounts early homemade attempts evolving by studying YouTube influencers, then taking control of shooting, editing and designing his own media. Kreischer explains leveraging interesting techniques led to selling out shows by smartly targeting fans. He proudly shares funny examples crafting captivating viral videos with his family that major celebrities eagerly amplified. Though an inju
Monday · 8 min
The Hidden Fear That's Keeping You Broke: Outgrowing Your People | Jamie Sea
Jamie Sea reveals why so many high-achieving women stay stuck financially even when they're working nonstop, and it comes down to a fear most people never name out loud. She breaks down the "wealth container," the nervous system capacity that determines how much abundance you can actually receive, not just earn.
July 26 · 6 min
A Friendly Reminder That YOU ARE ENOUGH | Craig Groeschel
Craig Groeschel says peace comes from believing we have everything needed from God or within to fulfill our purpose. He advocates applying our gifts instead of making excuses about deficiencies. Groeschel explains we act based on our self-perception - changing actions requires changed mindsets of our identity. Groeschel emphasizes knowing your values guides appropriate responses. He advises retraining unhealthy mental patterns through years of diligent work, just as with physical fitness. Overal
July 25 · 6 min
Why 'Me Over Us' Is Destroying Your Relationship | Dr. John Delony
Dr. John Delony tells Lewis Howes the real reason relationships fall apart isn't the fight itself, it's choosing "me" over "us" every single time. Using a gutting 9/11 towers analogy from Esther Perel, Delony explains why trying to rebuild your relationship exactly as it was is a losing game, and what to do instead.
July 24 · 5 min
If You Haven't Written Your Goals Down, Do This Tonight | Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey reveals the exact goal-setting practice he used at 20 years old, one he forgot about for three decades until he rediscovered it while writing his memoir. He explains why physically writing down and signing your goals turns them into a subconscious, non-negotiable contract with yourself.
July 23 · 7 min
Embrace VULNERABILITY And TRANSFORM Your Life | Jen Hatmaker
Author Jen Hatmaker contends boys face equally damaging narratives as girls, recalling her sons’ heartbreak dispelling gender stereotypes. She feels some tropes are evolving with more identity freedom, though few role models existed addressing men’s struggles when young. Hatmaker highlights the ripple effect from Lewis opening up about sexual trauma, empowering other men to share unresolved pain too. She advocates basic humanity of listening without judgment so suffering individuals can release
July 22 · 6 min
Turn Your Limiting Beliefs Into Unstoppable Momentum | David Bayer
David Bayer spent a year publishing weekly podcast episodes that went nowhere, convinced something was wrong with him or the content. He tells Lewis Howes how one unexpected shift in attention, not effort, turned everything around in 90 days.
July 21 · 6 min
Tips for Sustaining Your Authentic Self on Social Media | Pokimane
Gaming personality Pokimane distinguishes fitting in, feeling socially acceptable, from truly belonging among people who understand your soul. She recalls always lacking deep bonds growing up due to cultural and religious differences that often excluded her socially. Pokimane explains this fostered a lifetime feeling of never quite belonging, with obligations intensifying that sentiment and loneliness. She shares how bonding online helped, but eventually realized occasional disconnect between fa
July 20 · 7 min
How To Stop Judging Yourself By Outcomes You Can't Control | Dr. Mark McLaughlin
Neurosurgeon Dr. Mark McLaughlin sits down with Lewis Howes on The Daily Motivation Show to unpack the moment a young patient's tragic outcome sent him into sixteen years of silent guilt. He reveals how tracking down that boy's family years later completely rewrote the story he had been telling himself about failure, control, and what it really means to show up for your work.
July 19 · 6 min
Carve Your Unique Path to Success | Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe, the renowned music curator and radio host, shares his journey of carving a unique path to success. Lowe dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of forging his own way in the competitive music industry. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not being swayed by the conventional norms. Lowe's insights are not just about music but also about life, highlighting the power of passion, dedication, and self-belief in achieving one's dreams.
July 18 · 7 min
Turn Spiritual Emptiness Into Real Purpose | Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson got everything he thought he wanted when he moved to New York City to chase acting at 20, a beautiful girlfriend, a career taking off, total freedom from the Baha'i faith he grew up in. Instead he found himself wide awake at 3am asking what his life was even about, a crisis that sent him reading the Bible, the Koran, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Dhammapada in search of an answer, and eventually planted the seed for SoulPancake.
July 17 · 7 min
He Didn't Say I Love You For 28 Years | Gary John Bishop
Bestselling author Gary John Bishop joins Lewis Howes on The Daily Motivation Show to unpack the moment he realized he had shown love through work ethic instead of vulnerability for nearly three decades. Raised in Glasgow with a mindset of grinding it out over opening up, Bishop shares the exact phone call to his mother at age 40 that broke that pattern for good.
July 16 · 6 min
Conquering Challenges & The Power of Breaking Down Goals | Chadd Wright
Chadd Wright shares insights from SEAL training, emphasizing the importance of breaking challenges into smaller, manageable pieces to avoid feeling overwhelmed. He discusses the significance of focusing on the present moment, using examples from SEAL training, ultra-running, and his business ventures. Chadd highlights the concept of the "steady state," a mental space where pain remains constant, but the mind simplifies, enabling a primal focus on the task at hand.
July 15 · 6 min
How To Build A $10K/Month Business With Zero Startup Cash | Chris Koerner
On The Daily Motivation Show, entrepreneur Chris Koerner joins Lewis Howes to break down the exact businesses anyone can start with little to no money, from reselling VCRs on Facebook Marketplace to washing windows for cash upfront. Koerner explains why manual, hands on service businesses like plumbing and window washing are AI proof and recession proof, and reveals the mindset shift that turns a broke beginner into a six figure entrepreneur.
July 14 · 8 min
Don’t Let Breakups Break You | Matthew Hussey
Relationship expert Matthew Hussey shares breakup advice, likening heartbreak recovery to curing a hangover versus training as an athlete. Hussey encourages nourishing yourself first by connecting platonically, eating well, resting, and staying active. He explains feeling better, even for minutes, is a reference point proving it's possible to incrementally reclaim joy. Hussey urges acknowledging emotions without attachment rather than fighting them. He advocates discovering then expanding whatev

The Daily Motivation

Radiate Confidence and Magnetism in Every Interaction | Michael Bungay Stanier

How To Slow Down Aging By Getting Uncomfortable | David Sinclair

The Biological Instinct That Beats Self-Doubt | Kelly McGonigal

Overcome Obstacles and Pursue Your Dreams Relentlessly | Adam Carolla

3 Stories That Prove Appreciation Creates Real Luck | Dr. Tina Seeling

Mastering AUTHENTICITY in the Digital World | Bert Kreischer

The Hidden Fear That's Keeping You Broke: Outgrowing Your People | Jamie Sea

A Friendly Reminder That YOU ARE ENOUGH | Craig Groeschel

Why 'Me Over Us' Is Destroying Your Relationship | Dr. John Delony

If You Haven't Written Your Goals Down, Do This Tonight | Matthew McConaughey

Embrace VULNERABILITY And TRANSFORM Your Life | Jen Hatmaker

Turn Your Limiting Beliefs Into Unstoppable Momentum | David Bayer

Tips for Sustaining Your Authentic Self on Social Media | Pokimane

How To Stop Judging Yourself By Outcomes You Can't Control | Dr. Mark McLaughlin

Carve Your Unique Path to Success | Zane Lowe

Turn Spiritual Emptiness Into Real Purpose | Rainn Wilson

He Didn't Say I Love You For 28 Years | Gary John Bishop

Conquering Challenges & The Power of Breaking Down Goals | Chadd Wright

How To Build A $10K/Month Business With Zero Startup Cash | Chris Koerner

Don’t Let Breakups Break You | Matthew Hussey