First Things THRST

Mike Thurston
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‘First Things THRST’ is a weekly masterclass that explores the secrets and experiences of entrepreneurs and content creators from across the globe. Each episode is unfiltered and guided by the premise of leaving no stone unturned, which is accountable for the deep discussions into the backgrounds, hardships and confessions of my guests. My goal is simple, to share insights and fresh perspectives on topics like entrepreneurship, success and fitness. Join me on this exciting adventure, and I'm hoping you gain as much from these discussions as I do.

  1. 5 days ago

    E150 - The Psychology of The 'Nice Guy' Who Always Loses Mercedes Coffman

    Mercedes Coffman is a marriage and family therapist who's noticed everyone's making the same mistake with dating, confusing intensity with compatibility. She breaks down what chemistry actually tells you (nothing about long-term potential), the nervous system's role in partner selection, and why your past trauma is attracted to familiar dysfunction. Also covers how men and women assess partners differently, and what actually needs to happen before you decide someone is your person. 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Modern dating challenges with instant gratification 06:00 Personal experiences with dating apps and challenges 12:00 Therapy's role in understanding relationship patterns 18:09 Chemistry vs compatibility in relationships 24:41 The importance of patience in dating 30:25 Differences in dating cultures across regions 36:09 Dating app experiences and their varied impacts 42:56 Vulnerability and emotional risks in relationships 50:08 Oversharing vs fostering emotional safety 57:23 The concept of cheating and its nuances 1:04:31 Long-distance relationships: benefits and challenges 1:11:08 The issue with "nice guys" in modern dating 1:17:09 Financial stability's role in pursuing relationships 1:31:55 Can relationships survive infidelity? » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Discover Bioniq Lab peptide products- https://bioniqlab.com/mike10 10% off with code MIKE10 » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Mercedes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercedescoffmantherapy/?hl=en Website: https://www.mercedescoffmantherapy.com/

  2. 20 Jul

    E148 - Why Every Man In His 20 & 30s Needs Christianity (But Won’t Admit It)

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ From street chaos to Orthodox priesthood: the journey nobody expected. Father Moses came from the streets expecting prison or death, found something unexpected in his lowest moment, and now teaches people how to build spiritual lives that actually work. He breaks down why most people approach faith completely wrong and what actually changes lives. For the sceptics and the seekers both. 00:00 Introduction 07:06 Decision to embrace faith after life-altering experiences 17:20 Exploring the concept of receiving Christ's presence 23:34 Reflections on goodness and the objective standard in life 29:24 Rise in religious interest among young men 35:11 Father Moses discusses the challenges of being a good Christian 41:06 Daily habits and routines of an Orthodox Christian 49:49 Responsibility of Christians when achieving financial success 54:36 The fleeting satisfaction of wealth and materialism 59:21 Encountering Christ after death and the choice of Heaven or Hell 01:09:46 Starting a journey into Orthodox Christianity 01:21:07 Implications of shifting societal norms on family and religion 01:27:44 Importance of selecting the right spouse based on faith 01:34:11 Challenges and responsibilities of raising children in faith 01:39:58 Final thoughts on embracing Orthodox Christianity » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com/ » Discover Bioniq Lab peptide products - https://bioniqlab.com/mike10 10% off with code MIKE10 » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Father Moses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathermosesmcpherson/?hl=en David Protein: https://www.skool.com/fathermoses/

  3. 11 May

    E140 - Billionaires Brutal Lessons On Wealth, Discipline & Building From Nothing

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Gediminas Ziemelis is Lithuania's wealthiest entrepreneur, who started his first business at 19, and this conversation reveals what separates founders from managers, why treating business like a three-life computer game keeps him motivated, and how being born in a small country forced him to think globally from day one. Gediminas explains growing up in the Soviet Union where businessmen were criminals, how poverty and limitation shaped his drive to be rich, and why selling his first company at 27 pushed him toward building something unrepeatable in aviation. The key insight: work-life balance doesn't exist when building something big; your lifestyle becomes the business, and you risk everything while managers sell hours for the highest price with no social life at stake. This covers why he has four assistants but stays hands-on daily, how spending money on relationships beats marketing, and why the only thing he fears is losing motivation. 00:00 Gediminas Ziemelis Introduction 04:47 Early business endeavours in post-Soviet Lithuania 10:19 Importance of international business for Lithuanian entrepreneurs 15:28 First IPO and stepping into diverse business sectors 20:30 Entering aviation amidst challenges and opportunities 26:46 Overcoming financial crises in business 34:25 Global thinking and expanding aviation business 43:54 Dedication to Avia Solution Group and future plans 47:54 Passion and motivation in business pursuits 54:18 Importance of networking and relationships in business 59:53 Expanding interests beyond aviation, including AI and numbers 01:05:09 Space industry insights and potential future ventures 01:10:19 Reflections on health, AI, and personal discipline 01:14:36 Final advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on collaboration and planning » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Gediminas YouTube: youtube.com/gediminasziemelis-official LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gediminasziemelis

  4. 19 Apr

    E138 - 15 “Normal” Habits You Do Every Day Destroying Your Body, Brain, & Testosterone

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Paul Saladino left medicine to focus on nutrition and moved to Costa Rica for the surf, and this conversation reveals why he avoids wearables and EMF exposure, how simplifying diet to meat and fruit fixes most chronic conditions, and why organ meats contain forgotten nutritional wisdom. This covers why carnivore works short-term, but he recommends adding fruit, how elimination diets beat expensive food sensitivity tests, and why eating specific organs like testicle or spleen follows evolutionary logic that modern science is only beginning to understand through peptides and microRNAs. 00:00 Introduction & Costa Rica lifestyle 06:19 Designing a unique home: innovations and choices 11:08 Air quality and EMF exposure: health implications 17:18 Concerns about wireless devices affecting health 24:20 Sleep's role in health and minimising EMF exposure 30:32 Diet quality over calorie counting for weight loss 36:39 Simplifying food choices for optimal health 43:10 An animal-based diet's impact on chronic conditions 51:12 Debates on vegan vs carnivore: nutritional needs 59:42 Organ meats as supplements: sourcing and efficacy 1:10:10 Entrepreneurship in health supplements: challenges 1:18:56 High-quality retail challenges and market entry 1:26:01 Travelling with dietary restrictions and jet lag 1:34:50 Grocery shopping in the US: prioritising quality 1:39:58 Reducing microplastics: practical steps » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Paul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulsaladinomd/?hl=en Website: https://www.paulsaladinomd.com/ Lineage Provisions: https://lineageprovisions.com Heart and Soil: https://heartandsoil.co/

  5. 29 Mar

    E135 - What Ambitious Men Get Wrong About Wealth, Success & Life

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Sahil Bloom is an author, investor, and content creator who quit his high-paying finance job after realising he'd only see his parents 15 more times before they died, and this conversation reveals his framework for the five types of wealth, why autopilot in life is the single greatest risk, and how anything above zero compounds. This covers why he invests in founders who can get punched in the mouth repeatedly and figure it out, how his investments range from healthcare advocates to humanoid robots, and why he uses AI agents for logistics but never outsources the creative work he actually enjoys doing. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 AI possibilities and optimism for the future 07:45 Maintaining uniquely human skills in an AI world 12:18 Personal transformation and redefining success 15:05 Overview of the five types of wealth 19:03 Balancing life's priorities and family importance 21:37 Confronting fear of uncertainty and taking risks 27:44 Growth through personal loss and struggles 30:13 Embracing failure and gaining confidence 33:13 Navigating criticism and public backlash 39:35 Investing in people over ideas 47:07 The impact of AI on daily life and driving 52:10 Exploring luxury in future automated living 55:59 Future plans and ongoing projects » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Sahil Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en The 5 Types Of Wealth: a.co/d/awxJWBR

  6. 24 Mar

    E134 - Patrick Bet-David: World War 3, Manosphere & Becoming Irreplaceable

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Patrick Bet-David built Valuetainment into a media empire, and this conversation reveals why nobody truly knows what's happening in geopolitics even on the inside, how creating stakeholders makes society safer, and why loving the game matters more than tolerating the grind. Learn why societies become safer when people have equity, families, and assets to protect, versus nothing to lose, and how Dubai's lack of military becomes concerning when cheap drones meet expensive defences. This covers why he interviews everyone from controversial figures to world leaders as long as they're respectful, how shutting down YouTube three times at 488K subscribers forced the decision to build a major media company or quit entirely, and why the Michael Jordan "love of the game" clause captures what separates passion from obligation. 00:00 Introduction 02:28 Discussing the situation in the Middle East 07:02 Concerns about safety living in Dubai 12:49 Hypothetical scenario: Becoming the supreme leader of Iran 17:04 Big problems in the world Patrick wants to tackle 21:13 Impact of social media on role models 27:20 Thoughts on Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary 32:05 Deciding who to socialise or do business with 34:22 Short-term vs long-term thinking in business 40:38 Dealing with controversial interview backlash 45:35 Desire to interview Putin 46:50 Motivations for continuing to build the company 48:25 Coping with stressful or bad days 53:06 Importance of loving what you do 56:54 How to keep up with an overwhelming flow of information 1:04:06 The significance of processing information over just knowledge 1:07:36 Optimism about the future and mindset » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Patrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/?hl=en Website: https://link.me/patrickbetdavid

  7. 17 Mar

    E133 - Supercar Blondie: How I Built a $100M Brand & Youtube Channel

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/ Alex Hirschi built Supercar Blondie from a radio hosting job in Dubai to a global media brand, launched SBX Cars auction platform, and this conversation reveals why she left security in 2017 when colleagues said "see you in two months," how Facebook's golden era paid $1M monthly before collapsing 10x, and why diversifying across platforms became a survival strategy. Learn why she loves Dubai's rapid change instead of romanticising the past, how SBX Cars fills the gap between collectors flying to physical auctions and wanting curated high-end listings without $30K cars next to $3M ones, and why the platform ships supercars globally from Dubai to Hong Kong. This covers why YouTube builds brand loyalty better despite inconsistent revenue, how AI scammers use her face with different voices to target lonely people, and why documenting everything makes life feel less genuine. 00:00 Introduction03:27 Transitioning from radio to social media in 201705:46 Moving to Dubai in 2008 and early experiences09:11 Launching SBX and the online car auction business13:30 Unique aspects of SBX's auction process18:19 Importance of trust and brand reputation in auctions21:52 Strategic goals and personal content creation balance26:34 The hiring process for presenters and maintaining passion30:17 Concept cars and their purpose in car design evolution34:21 Challenges of being the public face and dealing with burnout38:31 Handling online negativity and maintaining mental health40:01 Balancing work drive with personal well-being45:30 AI in content creation and future business prospects51:04 Monetising platforms, YouTube vs Facebook57:27 Building a diverse media and tech business model1:03:30 Favourite cars and collaborations with brands1:09:03 Personal growth and adventure goals for the future » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow AlexInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/supercarblondie/?hl=enSBX Cars: https://sbxcars.com/

  8. 1 Mar

    E131 - Modern Life Is Killing Us: How To Stay Healthy In A Broken System

    » Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ Noah Laith (thestoicbiohacker) hasn't been sick in 23 years, and this conversation reveals why most people are doing backwards protocols that waste years, how to actually source clean food, and what fundamentals matter before any biohacking tools. People try everything but miss the foundations. Learn why "organic" means nothing when a quarter of it tests positive for pesticides, how to find regenerative farms with farmers obsessed with quality, and why your gut is the first brain determining whether you get sick. The difference between top performers isn't talent—it's avoiding one sick day per year that destroys flow and training cycles. 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Cutting through misinformation in the biohacking space 06:02 Why sourcing quality food matters more than labels 12:05 Gut health as the true starting point of disease 15:26 Processed food, fruit myths and genetic triggers 21:27 Building metabolic flexibility with the 4-2-1 protocol 24:30 What to eat for high energy, digestion and recovery 27:11 The science behind eating fruit before your meal 29:13 Sleep timing and how it affects brain detox 36:43 What optimal testosterone levels really look like 41:18 Why diet alone can’t fix poor food sourcing 44:03 Three types of patients and how approaches differ 46:53 Starting peptides early and choosing the right type 51:01 Peptide safety risks and what to watch out for 54:58 Biohacking tools vs foundational health habits 58:20 Noah’s peptide picks for maintenance and recovery 1:03:19 Hidden toxins in everyday food and water 1:10:32 The future of health is nature plus advanced science » Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Noah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestoicbiohacker/?hl=en Website: https://thelongevityclinic.online/

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‘First Things THRST’ is a weekly masterclass that explores the secrets and experiences of entrepreneurs and content creators from across the globe. Each episode is unfiltered and guided by the premise of leaving no stone unturned, which is accountable for the deep discussions into the backgrounds, hardships and confessions of my guests. My goal is simple, to share insights and fresh perspectives on topics like entrepreneurship, success and fitness. Join me on this exciting adventure, and I'm hoping you gain as much from these discussions as I do.

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  • Creator
    Mike Thurston
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike Thurston
  • Show Website
    First Things THRST

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