Under The Hood

Dan Lewis
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Under The Hood is a podcast about what actually makes people tick. Dan sits down with thinkers, builders, creatives, and everyday high performers to explore the beliefs, habits, decisions, and inner frameworks that shape their lives.  Some episodes are deep, honest solo reflections.  Others are long-form conversations that go beneath the surface to uncover how people think, act, and evolve. Just real conversations, practical insight, and unfiltered lessons you can apply to your own life. If you’re interested in personal growth, mental models, self-mastery, and understanding the human operating system → this podcast is for you.

  1. 3D AGO

    17. Who actually are you?

    Send a text It's weirdly easy to lose yourself as you move through life. When you're younger - you know exactly who you are, and your identity changes week by week, but how can we ever claim to live a "full" life if we're not being authentic...?

    17 min

  2. 4D AGO

    16.The kiss that ended in public humiliation

    Send a text In this episode, I revisit my first ever experience of having a girlfriend. We met at a roller disco, and within a week I discovered that "hell hath no fury like a women....who doesn't want to see you anymore!" 😬 There are some important lessons to be learned here (from my pain and suffering).

    20 min

  3. FEB 12

    15. You can't outperform the story you tell yourself

    Send a text You can’t outperform the story you tell yourself...not consistently, because your results don’t start with your talent or your circumstances - they start with the script running in the background: what you believe you’re capable of, what you think things mean, and the identity you keep rehearsing. In this solo episode, I break down how those internal stories quietly shape everything. A lot of us don’t fail because we’re not good enough - we fail because we keep repeating the same narrative:  “I’m not that guy.”  “It never works for me.”  “I’ll start when things calm down.”  And over time, we build a life that matches the story. This episode is about spotting the script, challenging it, and choosing a better one - not through motivation… but through honesty and repetition. If you’ve been feeling stuck, flat, or like you’re living under your potential, this might resonate.

    13 min

  4. FEB 10

    14. They say you should never meet your heroes

    Send a text People say “never meet your heroes.” I actually think you should. Because the moment you meet them, you realise something important: they’re not made of different stuff. They’re normal people - with normal insecurities, normal moods, normal "off days". The “hero” version is often a persona… switched on when the lights are on. In this solo episode, I break down why meeting your heroes can be weirdly freeing, because it removes the pedestal, closes the gap, and reminds you that what you admire in them is something you can build in yourself. We also get into something most people ignore: energy management. The ability to regulate your state, protect your energy, and then turn it on when it matters - when you’re leading, creating, showing up for your family, or stepping into a room that needs you at your best. Because the real goal isn’t to worship people from a distance. It’s to learn how to become the person you respect.

    14 min

  5. FEB 5

    13. Lab Sixty Three: What it is (and why you might need it)

    Send a text This episode explains what Lab Sixty Three is, why it exists, and who it’s for. It’s not about motivation or quick fixes. It’s for men who look “fine” on the surface — but know something isn’t right underneath. This is about raising your standard and taking your life seriously again.

    17 min

  6. FEB 4

    12. The gap: 18 vs 40 with James Glover

    Send a text What’s the real difference between an 18-year-old and a 40-year-old? It’s not just money, sleep, or responsibility. It’s what life feels like when you’ve got nothing to lose… versus when people rely on you. In this episode I sit down with James Glover (18) and we get into the gap between those two worlds — how an 18-year-old sees the future, why everything feels possible, and how quickly that changes once you’ve got bills, pressure, and kids in the mix. We talk about: how your decision-making changes when you become a dadwhy “I’ll do it later” turns into yearsthe difference between freedom and responsibilitywhat younger men get right (that older men forget)what older men know (that younger men can’t see yet)If you’ve ever looked at your life and thought, how did it get this heavy? — you’re going to enjoy this one.

    1h 13m

  7. FEB 2

    11. Do the uncomfortable thing, because you never know what tomorrow brings

    Send a text Most of the stuff we regret isn’t the big dramatic mistakes. It’s the moments we talked ourselves out of doing the uncomfortable thing - making the call, having the conversation, telling the truth, saying sorry, asking the question...because it felt awkward… and we assumed we’d get another chance. In this solo episode, I’m talking about what can happen when you avoid the hard stuff for “later.” Because tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, and sometimes the window closes without warning. That hits like a punch in the stomach. If there’s something you’ve been putting off because it’s uncomfortable, this is your nudge to stop rehearsing it in your head…and just do it! Question to sit with: what’s the one conversation or action you’d regret not doing if you didn’t get another shot?

    21 min

  8. JAN 31

    10. Remember when you used to send it!

    Send a text Remember when you used to send it? Back in your early 20s, life felt lighter. Less responsibility. Less to lose. Decisions were quick, risks felt fun, and you didn’t need a ten step plan just to do something you actually wanted to do. In this solo episode, I’m talking about that version of you - the one who moved fast, backed himself, and didn’t let fear negotiate every decision. Because somewhere between “I’ve got time” and “I’ve got kids, bills, and a reputation,” a lot of us start playing it safe… and slowly forget what freedom felt like. If you’ve been feeling like you’ve dulled down, overthought everything, or lost that edge you used to have - this is the reminder (and the nudge) you need. Question for you while you listen: where did you stop sending it… and what would it look like to start again?

    24 min
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Under The Hood is a podcast about what actually makes people tick. Dan sits down with thinkers, builders, creatives, and everyday high performers to explore the beliefs, habits, decisions, and inner frameworks that shape their lives.  Some episodes are deep, honest solo reflections.  Others are long-form conversations that go beneath the surface to uncover how people think, act, and evolve. Just real conversations, practical insight, and unfiltered lessons you can apply to your own life. If you’re interested in personal growth, mental models, self-mastery, and understanding the human operating system → this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Dan Lewis
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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