The Optimist
By Jake Hurwitz
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Episodes: 36
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Men's mental health sucks, and we're here to fix that.
In an era of unprecedented success and isolation, The Optimist tackles the silent crisis facing ambitious men. Each week, we explore raw, honest truths about identity, connection, and what it truly means to thrive. Whether you're a founder, veteran, or someone seeking deeper meaning beyond achievement, join us in forging a new path that embraces both strength and vulnerability. Welcome to the future of modern masculinity.
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“I Got Sober, Married A Supermodel, And Built Everything From Nothing” with Michael Chernow
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Your Brain Is Literally Wired To Be Pessimistic. Here's How To Fight Back, with Dr. Deepika Chopra
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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The Most Wild Conversation You'll Hear All Week | A Part 2 With Adam Greenfeld
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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How Your Attachment Style Is Quietly Running Your Life And What To Do About It, With Thais Gibson
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Brooks Bash Ran 100 Marathons in 100 Days. Here’s What Actually Mattered.
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Why Comfort Is the Most Dangerous Thing in Your Life, with Tanner Waite
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Be Hard to Kill But Soft Enough to Speak - Christian De La Torre on PTSD, Brotherhood & Being a Man
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Test, Don’t Guess: Superpower’s Max Marchione on Labs, Testosterone & HRV
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Being Gay Doesn’t Make You Less of a Man, with Michael C Bryan
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Why Your Lighting May Be Destroying Your Mental Health, and A Quick Fix with Alex Elsaadi, Founder and CEO of Ozarke
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Missionless Men Are the Real Epidemic, With Chris Griffin
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Psychedelics Might Be the Cure for Modern Masculinity, with Ben Forest, Psychedelic Speaker, Author and Coach
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Are You Too Soft? Why Doing Hard Things Might Save Your Life, With Alvaro Nuñez
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Why Detox Became “Feminine” And Why Men Can’t Afford to Ignore It, With Meghan Swidler
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Think You’re a Man? Here’s Why You Might Still Be a Little Boy, with Ryan Moresby-white
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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What Are You So Afraid Of? Ben Sharf on Fear, Failure, and Feeling Like You’re Never Enough
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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How to Confidently Approach Anyone in Public, with Beggie Olafs; Psychologist and Charisma Expert
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Part 2, Q+A: Why You Need a List of 300 Things to Do Before You Die
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Introduction: Welcome To The Optimist, hosted by Jake Hurwitz
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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The Blueprint for Becoming a Dangerously Healed Man After Rock Bottom, with Cam King
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Your Life is More Interesting Than You Think; Here’s How to Make Content About It, with JT Barnett, Founder at CreatorX
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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How to Embrace Rejection, Optimize Your Mindset, and Build a Life of Style, Leadership, and Purpose, with Caleb Ulffers
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Can You Build an Empire Without Losing Your Family? Real Talk on Success, Fatherhood, and Partnership with Danny Cortenraede, Founder & Managing Partner of InStudio Ventures
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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What If Your Worldview Is What’s Holding You Back? With James Beshara, Founder & Executive Chairman at Magic Mind
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Why You Need a List of 300 Things to Do Before You Die
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Why You Can’t Get Over Your Ex, with Breakup & Relationship Coach Niki Van Houten
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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The Hidden Cost of Heartbreak & Loneliness: How It Affects Your Mind, Body, and Life, with Naz Perez
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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How To Navigate Today’s Chaos And Find Peace, with Executive Coach, Kenny Borg
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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How High Performers Can Use Breathwork, with Chris Keener, Founder of GoldenAir Breathwork
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Lee Povey on How To Step Into Mature Masculinity, Master Your Feelings, and Deepen Your Friendships
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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How To Get Off The Couch And Take Control Of Your Life: Life-Changing Lessons from Eddy Roche, the Gym Owner Who Lost Everything
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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The #1 Health Metric You Should Track For Longevity, with HRV Expert Salim Najjar
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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A Masterclass on Finding Your Purpose, with Men’s Coach Jared Schuster
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Are You a Leader or Just Pretending? A Harsh Wake-Up Call with Leadership Coach Philip Folsom
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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How to Kick Your Inner Critic to the Curb and Actually Love yourself, with Adam Greenfeld
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Why Not Understanding Your Emotions Is Silently Destroying Everything You're Building, with Elite Performance Coach Steve Cullen
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Jan 08, 2025 |