The School of Greatness
Self-Improvement
About
Lewis Howes is a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. The School of Greatness shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature—to inspire YOU to unlock your inner greatness and live your best life.
Episodes
- Stop Living by Your Preferences and Start Living Your Vision | Brendon Burchard
Most people don't realize they have a ceiling on their success. Not a skill ceiling. A preference ceiling. Brendon Burchard calls it the complexity ceiling, and it's the invisible line where your comfort wins over your vision. The highest…
- How to Build a Million-Dollar Portfolio Starting From Nothing | Graham Stephan
Graham Stephan was relentless about one thing before he had anything else: not spending money he did not have to spend. He calculated the gas cost of visiting a friend and decided it was not worth it. Most people would call that extreme. H…
- How Fear Almost Killed Her (And What Saved Her Life) | Anita Moorjani
Anita Moorjani shares her personal journey of battling lymphoma, falling into a coma, and having a near-death experience. She discusses how fear can manifest as physical illness and the importance of shifting to love-based choices and rebu…
- Why Winning Didn't Fix Me: The Truth About Pain | Kevin Love
Kevin Love discusses his personal experiences with anxiety, grief, and fatherhood. He shares his journey of healing and the work of the Kevin Love Fund in promoting emotional literacy for children.
- The Auschwitz Survivor Who Chose Freedom | Dr. Edith Eger
This episode features Dr. Edith Eger, an Auschwitz survivor, who shares her insights on freedom, facing one's past, and self-acceptance. She emphasizes that freedom is a choice and discusses the importance of confronting fear and cherishin…
- How to Perform Under Pressure Without Losing Yourself | Chloe Kim
Chloe Kim, Olympic gold medalist, discusses her experiences with pressure and high achievement. She shares insights on mental health, receiving an ADHD diagnosis, and strategies for balancing professional success with personal well-being.
- How to Stop Reacting and Start Winning with Difficult People | Ryan Leak
Ryan Leak shares insights on managing difficult people by shifting from a reactive to a proactive approach. He also explores personal integrity and discerning true friendships from draining relationships.
- Why Your Past Trauma Is Costing You Real Love | Pastor Michael Todd
Pastor Michael Todd explores how past trauma influences high achievers and their relationships. He discusses identifying root wounds, healing within relationships, and building lasting connections based on self-love and purpose.
- The Mindset That Turned Losing Both Legs Into a Paralympic Medal | Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy discusses her experience of losing both legs at 19 and developing a mindset that enabled her to become a Paralympic medalist. She shares insights on overcoming adversity, building a new identity after loss, and finding purpose th…
- The Science of Healing Your Body with Your Mind | Dr Joe Dispenza
Dr. Joe Dispenza explains how to heal the body with the mind, focusing on why positive thinking alone may not be effective. He discusses the science behind changing one's biology through focused intention and emotional shifts.
- Why Your "Healthy" Foods Are Making You Sick | Michael Pollan
Michael Pollan explains how many "healthy" foods are ultra-processed and negatively affect health. He discusses the importance of the gut microbiome and offers advice for making better food choices.
- Why Your Past Doesn't Determine Your Future | Dan Martell
This episode features Dan Martell, who discusses his personal journey of transformation. He shares how he moved past difficult experiences to achieve success, focusing on themes of redemption and personal growth. The conversation highlight…
- Start With Yourself: The Mindset That Built an Empire | Emma Grede
Emma Grede shares her journey from East London to building a business empire, including Good American and SKIMS. She discusses the importance of self-trust, managing emotions, and designing a life based on personal values. This episode exp…
- How to Protect Your Brain and Live Longer | Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil discusses protecting brain health by addressing factors like head trauma and chronic stress. He also explores the connection between diet, breathing, and relationships with long-term cognitive function.
- The Real Reason You Keep Stopping Before You Succeed | Dean Graziosi
Dean Graziosi shares his insights on why courage, not confidence, comes first. He also discusses how to overcome paralysis, find what truly drives you, and use AI as a tool to improve your life.
- Why You're Still Broke (And It Has Nothing to Do With Money) | Myron Golden
Myron Golden explores the underlying spiritual deceptions contributing to financial struggles, asserting that beliefs about money often hinder financial success. He suggests that shifting one's identity and understanding value creation are…
- How to Develop Unbreakable Self-Discipline | Shi Heng Yi
This episode features Shi Heng Yi, who shares insights from Shaolin philosophy on self-mastery. He discusses five mental hindrances that block goals and introduces his four-step RAIN method for moving through disruptive mental states with…
- The Real Reason You Can't Stop Self-Sabotage | Dr. K
Dr. K explains why negative identity is a protective mechanism and how it impacts self-sabotage. He discusses the neuroscience of thought control and why goals can hinder motivation. The conversation explores how to understand and respond…
- How Faith, Neuroscience, and Meaning Work Together | Arthur Brooks
Arthur Brooks discusses how technology impacts the brain, distinguishing between the "ME self" and "I self." He offers methods to disengage from phone addiction and explores the neurochemistry behind relationships and the pursuit of happin…
- The Hidden Cost of Success Nobody Talks About | Rainn Wilson
Rainn Wilson, known for his role in "The Office," discusses his personal journey with success, fame, and the pursuit of inner peace. He shares how external achievements did not alleviate feelings of emptiness and highlights his path toward…
- Everything You Want In Life Comes When You Let Go | Lewis Howes
In this episode, Lewis Howes discusses how he built a successful business from fear and how letting go of control, outcome obsession, and societal pressures can lead to a more fulfilling life. He outlines five specific things to release in…
- Your Body Already Knows How to Heal You | Dr. Sue Morter
Dr. Sue Morter discusses how the body's energetic system carries suppressed emotions and beliefs that impact health. She shares her approach to healing by shifting from a stress-reactive state to a grounded, integrated presence, helping in…
- How Generational Trauma Is Secretly Running Your Life | Dr. Mariel Buqué
Dr. Mariel Buqué discusses generational trauma and its impact. She explains how trauma can be passed down genetically and how it affects mental health. Dr. Buqué provides methods for nervous system regulation and challenging limiting belie…
- 7 Manifestation Secrets That Will Transform Your Reality in 2026 | Lewis Howes
This episode of The School of Greatness features 7 manifestation secrets from experts. It covers topics such as the neuroscience of believing, the physiology of intention, and how your inner world creates your outer reality.
- Why 2026 Is Your Last Chance to Build Wealth Fast (Before AI Changes Everything) | Jaspreet Singh
Jaspreet Singh discusses how AI will impact wealth building and the need to adapt financial strategies. He explains his three-phase wealth system, covering how to get, grow, and protect money, and challenges the belief that money is evil.
- Transform Your Anxiety Into Your Greatest Strength | Dr. Wendy Suzuki
Dr. Wendy Suzuki explains how anxiety can be transformed into a strength. She shares insights on using anxiety as fuel for action, courage, and personal transformation, offering practical tools and a roadmap for turning uncomfortable emoti…
- The $0 to $1M Blueprint | Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes shares his personal journey and strategies for financial growth, moving from an ex-football player to an entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of internal work, challenges the "work harder" myth, and provides a five-step bl…
- The Hidden Way Your Diet Programs Your Baby's Health | Jessie Inchauspé
In this episode, Jessie Inchauspé explains how a mother's diet during pregnancy can affect her baby's health, including metabolism, nervous system, and disease risk. She discusses the impact of glucose spikes and offers strategies for pren…
- Simon Sinek: The Dangerous Myth of Online Vulnerability & Rethinking Capitalism
Simon Sinek challenges conventional views on vulnerability by distinguishing between online broadcasting and true, trust-based sharing. He proposes a reevaluation of capitalism, prioritizing purpose, people, and then profit. Sinek also con…
- End Suffering by Changing This One Thing | Eckhart Tolle
Eckhart Tolle explains that suffering is often caused by mental narratives, not circumstances. He discusses the ego's hold and the importance of the present moment for finding peace and true abundance.
- Stop Limiting Yourself: How Your Beliefs Become Your Biology | Nir Eyal
Nir Eyal explores how individual belief systems, often formed in survival mode, can hinder personal growth and development. He presents a four-step turnaround process designed to help individuals identify and rewrite limiting beliefs to ac…
- How to Reignite a Dream After You've Lost Everything | Shaun White
Shaun White discusses how he reignited his dream after a loss at the 2014 Olympics. He shares his journey of rebuilding, recovering from a training crash, and ultimately winning a third gold medal.
- Narcissism Experts Reveal How To SPOT, Handle & Heal From Trauma | Lewis Howes
This episode explores how to recognize and address narcissism, discussing its varied forms and impact on relationships. It also covers understanding family dynamics that contribute to these patterns and strategies for healing and building…
- Why You're Afraid to Share (And What It's Costing You) | Leslie John
Leslie John discusses the impact of undersharing on relationships, exploring the science of 'disclosure decisions' and how silence can affect connections. This episode examines the costs of not sharing and methods for building stronger rel…
- The Mindset That Took Her From 2% Survival Odds to the Paralympics | Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy shares her story of overcoming meningococcal meningitis, which led to her becoming a double-leg amputee, and her journey to competing in the Paralympics. She discusses how a near-death experience provided a new perspective and fu…
- Stop Attracting The Wrong Relationships. Do This To Find Lasting Love! | Lewis Howes
This episode of The School of Greatness, with Lewis Howes, explores why individuals may attract the wrong relationships or self-sabotage good ones. It discusses how unhealed wounds influence love lives, strategies for understanding oneself…
- The Danger Line: Why 84% Never Reach Their Potential | Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais discusses his concept of "the danger line" where growth occurs. He explains why most people do not practice reaching this emotional edge. Gervais also shares insights on youth sports and building mental resilience.
- The Hidden Cost of Winning Too Much | Mikaela Shiffrin
Mikaela Shiffrin shares her experiences with performance anxiety and the mental aspects of competitive skiing. She discusses how she learned to manage pressure and transform anxiety into motivation.
- 5 Powerful Manifestations You Need To Say Every Day | Lewis Howes
In this episode, Lewis Howes discusses how internal blocks hinder manifestation. He provides insights on building confidence through consistent action and overcoming inner criticism. The episode offers guidance on trusting the process and…
- This Hidden Belief May Be Sabotaging Your Abundance | Brendon Burchard
Brendon Burchard shares his insights on achieving abundance, emphasizing the role of sociology over psychology in creating significant life changes. He discusses how investing in the right social environments and relationships is more impa…
- The Lonely Price of Olympic Gold | Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn discusses the personal costs of her Olympic career, such as loneliness and depression. She shares mental techniques, including journaling and trauma processing, that helped her navigate these challenges and achieve personal gr…
- You Need To Be Single. Here's Why. | Lewis Howes
Lewis Howes shares his experiences with being single and how it helped him understand relationship patterns. He discusses building inner strength and the importance of aligning values for genuine partnership.
- Why Most People Will Never Build Wealth (And How to Be Different) | Vivian Tu
Vivian Tu shares perspectives on building wealth and achieving financial freedom. She discusses the "buy borrow die" strategy and the importance of embracing discomfort for growth. Tu also touches on the impact of generational knowledge an…
- Why I Cried Myself to Sleep Running a Billion-Dollar Brand
Kendra Scott discusses her experiences building a billion-dollar brand, including personal struggles and business challenges. She shares how she overcame setbacks and learned to embrace vulnerability in her entrepreneurial journey.
- Why You Need to Be Broke (Before You Get Rich)
In this episode, Lewis Howes explains that being broke can teach valuable lessons about wealth, resourcefulness, and self-worth. He shares his own past experiences with financial scarcity and discusses how these struggles can lead to perso…
- Why Healing Your Past Won't Change Your Life
Katherine Woodward Thomas explores why focusing solely on past healing might not lead to desired life changes. She identifies 22 core beliefs that can hinder personal growth and suggests a shift from analyzing the past to creating a future…
- Tabitha Brown: What Happens When You Finally Stop Pretending
Tabitha Brown, on The School of Greatness, discusses her personal transformation, overcoming chronic illness, and finding authenticity. She shares her journey from conforming to building a successful career based on her true self, and the…
- 9 Things You Rarely Do For Yourself (But Should Do Every Day)
This episode explores nine self-care practices, emphasizing emotional regulation and consistent habits. It covers topics like protecting morning routines, setting boundaries, and creating mental closure for improved daily well-being.
- Doctor Explains: Healing Your Gut Won't Work Until You Heal This
In this episode, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz explains the connection between gut health, chronic inflammation, and emotional well-being. He shares his personal journey and discusses the importance of healing past wounds alongside dietary changes f…
- Brené Brown: How to Stop Betraying Yourself to Be Accepted
Brené Brown discusses the difference between fitting in and belonging, emphasizing that vulnerability is necessary for courage. She explains how to deal with shame by speaking your truth and highlights the importance of belonging to yourse…