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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 29 MIN

What Billionaires' Kids Learn That Yours Don't (From Their $500/Hour Therapist)

from First Principles · host Adrian Wells

What if the same therapist who helps billionaires' kids handle pressure could fix your worst mental habits in three simple steps? Adrian Wells sits down with Marisa Peer, who's spent 35 years as the go-to hypnotherapist for celebrities, CEOs, and royalty. Turns out, the patterns that mess with our heads as adults get locked in when we're kids, and most of us never learn how to break free. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why your brain between ages 2-7 basically programs your entire self-image (and how to reprogram it) • The one childhood factor that predicts adult success better than anything else • Three concrete steps to interrupt negative thought spirals the moment they start • Why your brain can't tell the difference between what's real and what you vividly imagine 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone tired of the same negative thoughts running their life on repeat. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells introduces the therapist to the ultra-wealthy [01:45] How billionaire families actually think about mental health [03:30] The 2-7 age window that shapes everything [05:15] Why one believing person changes your entire trajectory [07:00] The three-step method Marisa uses with A-listers [09:30] How your brain confuses imagination with reality [11:00] Practical steps you can start using today Marisa's client list reads like a who's who of power and influence, but her insights work whether you're running a Fortune 500 company or just trying to get through Tuesday without beating yourself up. The techniques she shares aren't therapy-speak, they're practical tools you can use the moment negative thoughts try to take over. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: negative thoughts, childhood development, hypnotherapy, mental patterns, self-improvement Find all episodes at First Principles --------------- Keywords: logical reasoning, entrepreneurship philosophy, decision making, productivity science, mental health celebrities, business fundamentals, health myths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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