Hello you savages. Get expert bloodwork analysis and bypass Function’s 300,000-person waitlist at functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get 5 Free Travel Packs, Free Liquid Vitamin D and more from AG1 at drinkag1.com/modernwisdom Head to hillsdale.edu/modernwisdom to enroll - there’s no cost, and it’s easy to get started. Get 10% discount on all Gymshark’s products at gym.sh/modernwisdom (use code MW10) Here's the timestamps: 00:00 Becoming Fat For a Day 04:02 Will’s Relationship With Food 08:42 Strategies for Simplifying Weight Loss 10:58 Male Body Image in Modern Society 14:30 What Will Wished He Knew When He Was Younger 25:09 Becoming Aware of Your Ageing 29:04 The Importance of Being More Playful 31:41 Nikocado Avocado’s Transformation 36:17 The Hardest Challenge Will Has Done 39:34 What Will’s Life is Like as a RU-vidr 52:47 Will’s Thoughts on Bryan Johnson 59:00 The New World of Hybrid Training 1:02:35 Being Overwhelmed By Fitness Information 1:06:48 If Will Could Only Keep 10 Exercises 1:12:30 How Will’s Mental Health is Today 1:24:26 What’s Next for Will 1:24:50 Where to Find Will
I listened to this on Spotify and the episode flew by. It was nice to see this more serious and vulnerable version of Will. The dude should 100% have his own podcast. I wish he did more long form conversations like these more often. He's a very relatable guy.
That’s awesome, im almost there as well, started at that weight as well in like 2020, put on more weight 😢, now down around 40lbs and going. I think I’ve found what works for me
38:30 all this deep talk about growing up, getting older, seeing what really matters and so on and then you make an ad for the most unnecessary thing (maybe scam) AG1. That’s sad.
I love Will for his humor and levity, but I am absolutely here for vulnerable Will getting honest about his past and struggles. I really loved hearing this side of him.
I needed to hear that, perfect timing. I turned my life around 3 years ago. I broke up with my fiancee who didn't want children anymore, lost 30kilos (~60 pounds), gained muscle, changed job with a promotion, started dancing. It's a net improvement of my life in almost every aspects but the one that really matter. It still feels so alone to go through all of it. Almost unbearable, I feel exhausted. Tonight I was feeling down and i just resume the podcast on the conversation about how uncertain it can be, and the fact that it takes time to turn things around. Well I just needed to say thank you. I knew it, but it was good to hear it. It helped a lot.
As a woman, the part about male body dysmorphia and body images issues from the male perspective was so interesting but at the same time so sad. I got choked up when Will spoke about his struggles with eating disorders , so many men go through this but as society we assume men don’t experience the same struggles as women.
It's hard with men, because youre also not supposed to complain or feel helpless. So when one does and opens up you want to give them double sympathy. But the hardest part is knowing the only thing you can do is tell them they are in the end the only one responsible and to not admit that is cowardice. Which is why goggins and peterson are the antidote. Two different ways of taking people along the journey to taking responisbility for all their flaws without toxic self talk.
Yeah, it's tough. Ever since I was a kid I've been judged for the shape/size I am. I've been the skinny kid, the heavy kid, the muscular guy (and the skinny guy) depending on what phase of life I'm in. I prefer being muscular because it comes with a net benefit but often there's a negative component to that too (you're a dumb meathead, you must be obsessed with the gym, etc etc.) It's no different to how women are treated, but it concerns me greatly that male dysmorphia will eclipse female body dysmorphia in the next 2 decades. As the other reply stated, as men, we aren't supposed to talk about our struggles and are taught to just 'suck it up.'
His honesty is actually what got me to subscribe to him, really liked the non-macho man relatable guy that he is in videos. Even though I liked his early content more than now I think, but I understand that it is really hard to come up with content after several years of content creation. His training, recipes were the best content imho
From 500 to 239 with a consistent trend down. I made some debatably bad decisions in the beginning, but the things that really helped me the most was Will talking about “liquid calories” and considering the quantity of sources of fat in a meal. It helped me develop a better and more consistent frame. I hope he gets everything he wants.
Dude just fired shots my way with that lonely phase speech. It's crazy to be around so many guys who are also in this phase, but life is so cumbersome that we don't have the time to take a breath and chill. Good luck and God bless, gents.
You ever feel like this phase is just going to last too long or forever? If you're improving, the sky is the limit. The chase for perfection even, this can and will get dark VERY quick.
I don't watch much RU-vid fitness/entertainment, but i'll always suggest Will to anyone. Gem of a human & it's been great to watch his rise over the years. Glad Chris is putting genuine creators on.
Will is such a great inspiration. It's so damaging to be overweight as a child. I had minimal guidance on health, fitness, and nutrition as a kid. As a result I became overweight and was made fun of as a young teen. Literally for eating what my parents put out in front of me - what they were taught was normal food (frozen dinners, processed snacks). Queue the body dysmorphia, fear of interacting with peers, awful self confidence, eating disorders, drastic diet changes, and at the end of the day, general self-hatred. We need more positive guidance like him. I feel so sad for that young version of myself and others.
Absolutely love Will Tennyson. Such a good, genuine person and he deserves all of the love and support no matter what his body looks like. Wishing you peace and strength and happiness, Will!
im only 20 minutes in so far but im relating to the topics and themes here so hard. thank you for taking the time and effort for us to hear this stuff, it's appreciated 🙇🏼♂
Came across will during covid , i was 53 at the time and my son got me into youtube… Will by far is my favorite RU-vidr. His honesty, humor is so refreshing. Will and his wife remind me and my wife when we were in our twenties…. True love!!!!
It's hard to admit it but "The Lonely Chapter" is such a relatable thing. 19:00 it sucks, but one thing that I've learned is that the friends that stick with you to the end through your self improvement journey, are the real friends in your life and you won't regret losing your old set of friends
Will is seriously one of the best RU-vidrs out there. Great guy, really funny and gives great info/advice. But his videos are also really positive and motivating! It’s hard to balance all of that and be entertaining the whole time
Dude this guy forearms are insane wtf. I love Will, kind of expected him to be less serious because of his channel overall vibe but this was great, awesome topics and conversation, nice work
Will seriously changed my life I grew up very overweight on a diet of junk food and fast food. Around 19 I found his videos and took all of his advice very seriously. Two years later for the first time in my life I have abs and I can’t even believe it when I walk past the mirror. I got my first girlfriend, feel so much more confident, happy, and healthy and I lowkey owe it all to Will. Love this dude ❤
I watch podcasts all the time, but this one really hit home, specially the "Lonely Chapter" cause I feel like I'm there currently, for like the third time in my life, thank you both so much.
This episode was fucking amazing. The conversations about struggles imposter syndrome was very powerful. Really feel like you guys are what young men should mirror themselves in. Fucking love the podcast Chris, and Will. I see you man, you’re doing fucking great, just keep going, you have a looot of things you can teach or inspire people or the way you handle hard times. True inspiration, brother 💪💪
What incredible emotion shown in this interview. Chris received it from Will there around the 15 min mark and then matched that energy with his talk about the Lonely Chapter of one's life. Very powerful stuff. Podcast has been killing it lately with the guests, and Chris has become a really talented interviewer.
I randomly stumbled across Will's channel about a year ago and it is so good. He nails it if what he's going for is to teach something but ultimately to have a laugh. Great job Will, keep it coming!
I found Will years ago with his eating disorder video & have been following him sense. We are so similar, have the same issues & I just relate to him a lot. I do miss his older content, it's much more focused on virality now than connecting with the audience. But I still watch him just because of who he his.
Man been watching Will for years and my god do we relate on so many topics, from being fat as teenagers and losing a bunch of weight to even now just turning 30 and having this massive fear of death overlooking my all the time and bringing me such random anxiety at times. Amazing podcast Will, love seeing this side of you. Thanks chris for making this possible!
Thank you for explaining the "lonely chapter"! This is exactly what I'm going through right now. I had no idea there was a term for it. I like my friends, and I think they're genuinely good people, but they'll say things I wildly disagree with now, and I don't speak up because I fear I'd be shamed or even shunned. If the conversations tend to get too political I just stay quiet or I ask questions so the spotlight doesn't shine on me. I feel like a double agent.
I need to watch this with my son or put it on his TV and leave. He had become obsessed with fitness and losing weight he doesn't have. I'm trying so hard to share resources so he doesn't slip into a bad spot. I'm glad I saw this today.
Thank you for doing this. I’m not sure how your channel popped up in my recommendations, but I’m so glad it did: I think this interview is candid and thoughtful, and addresses matters I have wanted to see spoken about intelligently for a long time. It’s honestly helpful and cathartic
One of my favorite things about Will is that he doesn’t seem to feel the need the be shredded to get views and also doesn’t COMPLAIN about wanting to be shredded like so many other guys out there (i.e. Alex Eubank)…
Two of my favorite people on the internet, for whatever reason it feels like you guys are in different universes from shows but god I can’t wait for this episode
I'm a dude that tipped the scales at a sickly 270 lbs in my 20s and have been 170 to 180 for the last 20. I am SO glad Will mentioned being a step fanatic. I have done over 6 million steps a year for the last 15 years (only a small % from my job). I'm the goof you see walking in rain and snow storms. I know weight issues are complex for many people, but I had just turned into a bone lazy workaholic. A good pair of shoes, a pedometer, dumbbells and slow, gradual improvements have changed my life.
Will is an inspiration and not just for natural body-building. He's a wholesome man and his youtube channel is a must Sub. Great content. Congratulations Will. Beast!
Will you have no idea the good that you done to me. Half time during the video i was crying for a reason. I am watching you from 2021 and i wish i could have found you sooner. I saw all your videos three times. Thank you man.
Will helped me with getting into fitness, being okay with having binge days and recovering, and with keeping me entertained through those long cardio sessions. Supporting you forever Will.. and Ollie ❤️
Loved this podcast, and I feel like I truly needed to hear this. I'm going through fat loss and have currently lost around 70 lbs in a year. I'm trying to take it slow so I could make this my routine rather than just losing it as quickly as possible. But I've noticed during this time that those who hurt me the most were the people I believed were close to me rather than a stranger. Now that I'm losing weight, those same people that pushed and made fun of me to lose weight began pointing fingers and actually rooted for my downfall. Now I'm happy doing this for myself and leaving those people out of my life, blocked every single one of them out and don't even talk to them during family meetings. Cause those who pray for others misfortunes to make themselves feel better has the lowest intelligence and the highest insecurities, and you shouldn't stoop down to their level. Be better and strive for the best. Love all of yall and also this podcast!
Their conversation about "the lonely chapter" hit me hard. This is 100% perfectly explained. I have never been able to find a coherent way to explain what is going on in my life ( even to myself) but THIS is it. I feel so much better and less alone, knowing that I am not alone in this period of uncertainty.
Thank you Chris for describing that lonely chapter section in such detail. That’s exactly how I feel. When I heard you describing that I started sobbing uncontrollably. Thanks for empathizing 💯💯. I have faith I’ll make it through.
To anyone struggling: I just wanna let you know that you are absolutely not alone. Your worth is not defined by how you or your body looks like. Even if you are a man, your feelings are ALWAYS valid, so it’s definitely okay to ask for help. It doesn’t have to be a professional if you dont want to (though i really recommend it) but any type of support from a person who knows what you’re struggling with, is already a big step to success. getting rid of body dysmorphia is actually way harder than people might think, and it definitely does NOT go away even once you reach your goal physique like you prolly thought it would. Thats why i deeply recommend you to find someone you can trust enough to talk to about your struggles, who can support you on your healing journey and help you the best they can. Your mental health matters way more than you might think❤️🙏🏻 And also, to anyone who has any type of goals set for themselves, i absolutely believe one day you’ll absolutely get there. Work hard, never give up💪🏻 you’re gonna have your ups and downs during your journey, but dont let them stop you from succeeding. Ever❤️❤️ Now i havent listened to this video fully yet so i dunno if theyre gonna talk about the same things as i did but i just wanted to speak up my mind 😁
I decided to take my own health and weight into my own hands 7 weeks ago and Will has been such a great motivator for me. His sense of humor and his videos really inspire me to do this for a healthy reason and not for superficial reasons. Watching Will open up and be serious is such a humbling moment for myself.
This is a great podcast thanks Chris and Will for creating it. Will, you are really one of the best things to happen to RU-vid, you're a stand up dude and your positivity and wisdom is genuinely inspiring.
Great talk - Will is such a genuine and down to earth guy. Watching his growth since his first few videos has been a real pleasure to say the least! Happy to have people like Will making it big in this industry - a real positive influence
I’m glad Chris included his own stories and opinions rather than just letting Will take over because it felt more like a conversation over an interview
The humor Will brings to the table with his videos is super underrated. There are a lot of good fitness people on RU-vid, but humor really makes something so touchy philosophically a lot easier to watch. I want to have fun with my fitness, not be in an endless bootcamp. My fitness journey started when I thought to myself that if I were an insanely hot, genetically gifted blonde with all the right features.....it would be a tragedy to take it for granted by eating fast food and doing nothing to maximize my beauty. Then I thought.....what if I worked out as though I were an insanely hot blonde anyway. Lets see where it goes. So far I've lost 80 pounds and feel far better than I have in a long time. I don't even care about the looks goals anymore because I don't feel like a wreck all the time and that was worth the continual effort and I love the way I look in my new clothes. Sometimes a change of perspective can do more than we realize.
Will Tennyson is a class act and first-rate human being who has carved out a niche in the "fitness space" that only he can fill! It's really cool to see this other side of him!
A year and half ago I lost 100 pounds after being obese my whole life. I then got my first high paying job in a field that I’m highly under qualified for. I’m lucky to have a loving and supportive wife, and bosses who are cheering on my development. I’m grateful for RU-vid influencers like you two who provide resources for men who want to become better. It’s been a hard two years despite going through drastically good change. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone.
I think this is why Will is so relatable because he understands and he doesn’t front like the other people who are probably so insecure It’s amazing that someone who millions aspire to look like, still feels that way
Ive been watching Will for years and while he’s found ways to open himself and his journey to the public (primarily through humor and progression), I admire this very much. The journey matters more than the destination, but we have miles to travel, and mountains to climb to get there. It isn’t easy by any means. It hurts to realize that sometimes the only person standing in the way, is ourself. I am so proud of his vulnerability and applaud this podcast. Thank you for sharing.
I've been dying to see Will on this podcast or any major podcast. I've been watching him since his RU-vid channel started in 2019 and watching his rise has been awesome. Props to both of you 👏
Dang this resonated. Will, you are such a positive force for so many. Don't let that ever be a burden to you though, because based on all the comments we all support you and don't ask for anything in return.
„Women, whose primary value to the world is the beauty and youth“ might have benefited from a bit more context for it not to reinforce sexist stereotypes.
I’m 19 I had no idea how much I would relate to wills story as a kid I had no idea about what he went through but I’m very reassured knowing that other people have been through similar things. thanks so much Chris for this episode
Me and the missus love watching Will's videos! I was 378lbs at 18yo, told I wouldn't make it to see 25yo. Talk about a kick up the butt! I lost 189lbs in a year, very dangerously by near enough starving myself on 600cals (I do not recommend) and 2hrs per day in the gym, but I got it done. I'm not 39yo with three young son's, wife and dog. I hope this is inspiring for someone, who was in my position at one point. IT CAN BE DONE. 🔥
I’ve been a big fan of Will for a long time and remember those great skits with Ollie. Another great podcast where we get a very raw perspective of the lives of those that we admire. This is something that I’ve enjoyed more than ever with this podcast and specifically the most recent Andrew Huberman episode. Keep up the great work Chris
I understand exactly what Will is saying about that new perspective that comes with turning 30, I literally felt it click into place for me at a wedding. I was walking by the dining area overlooking the dancefloor with my now fiancée and was almost overwhelmed with this sense of beginning, like everything else up until now was just a prelude and life, REAL life, was only just now getting started. Marriage, parenthood, retirement, suddenly all of those ideas weren't just ideas anymore they were all laid out in front of me and I couldn't ignore them anymore. I no longer had the option to ignore them, all those things I hide from or put off to tomorrow, they all started to mean something today. I'm 31 now, my entire world feels like it's turned 180 degrees since that wedding and it's only moving faster and faster. It scares the shit out of me...but honestly, it's also pretty fucking awesome.
Seeing Will get emotional instantly made me cry. As someone who was once a top performing soldier in the Army to then gain 100 plus pounds for many reasons, I am now trying to lose weight, but I recognize I am doing this for myself because it feels good. It's fucking hard, but thank you, Will, for sharing.
I love Will - you are good enough Will - best fitness influencer/entertainer on the internet, i look forward to each video, so glad you did this interview - you're awesome!
