Chris Bumstead (5x Mr. Olympia): “I Started to CRY”! How Your SHAME is Tied to Your CHILDHOOD!

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Welcome to The School of Greatness, I'm your host, Lewis Howes. Today, we're diving deep with four-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique Champion, Chris Bumstead. Chris is not just a bodybuilding icon; he's a beacon of vulnerability, authenticity, and relentless growth. In this episode, we explore the power of therapy, the journey of self-discovery, and the discipline behind his legendary physique.

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0:00 Intro
00:04:02 - Unraveling Childhood Wounds and Compartmentalization
00:07:44 - The Importance of Seeking Help and Connection
00:11:49 - Opening Up and Being Vulnerable
00:15:39 - The Power of Vulnerability
00:19:35 - Creating a Facade
00:23:50 - The Weight and Pressure of Success
00:27:48 - Releasing Fears and Embracing Present Moments
00:31:27 - Transformation through Thoughts and Emotions
00:35:32 - Nutrition and Protein Intake
00:39:35 - Mindset and Preparation for Olympia
00:43:24 - Overcoming Challenges
00:46:52 - Being Present and Having Fun
00:50:55 - Healing the Parts of Ourselves
00:55:20 - Embracing our inner child and self-love
01:00:00 - Building a Relationship
01:03:06 - Connecting and Prioritizing in Relationships
01:07:16 - Allowing Men to Embrace All Parts of Themselves
01:11:25 - Training, Diet, and Health for Bodybuilders
01:15:14 - Building an Authentic Brand
01:19:15 - Starting a Business and Finding Success
01:23:01 - Building a Successful Business
01:27:14 - The Importance of Connection
01:31:36 - The Importance of Setting Boundaries

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All Comments (21)
  • @lewishowes
    Thanks to Chris Bumstead for sharing his wisdom and expertise with us! Leave a “YES” if you enjoyed this and share the biggest moment for you. And make sure to subscribe to never miss out on inspiring content like this again youtube.com/lewishowes
  • @Karenlcressman
    When you numb the bad, you numb to the good, is brilliant!
  • @Fitomek
    This man is exactly what this industry needs to thrive as a whole, not in the ego sense.
  • @mahaloecoblinds
    One of my favourite episodes. I really appreciate men talking like this. Making vulnerability normal ❤
  • By far one of my favorite Chris interviews I’ve ever seen Bumstead interviews can sometimes stick mainly to the body building aspect of his life. And for me personally it’s the other stuff I enjoy hearing about. I know he knows how to be the best at body building. I love hearing more about what goes on in between those ears on his head. Y’all know that mindset battlefield and the heart battlefield where all those thinking and spiritual wars are happening. Chris Bumstead discussing emotional intelligence and childhood trauma and experiences is priceless and epic. Thanks 🙏 Lewis
  • Ultimately , self-love allows you to lead a happier and more fulfilling life.
  • @darinikol4083
    I love this interview. More people need to hear this. Thank you! ❤
  • Woow, didn't see this gift coming 😢 2 of my inspirators ❤️ thanks
  • @user-ge8vs8ks3q
    Lewis! Thank you so much for having Chris on! He has been an incredible gift to the bodybuilding/fitness community. I would love to say that when I grow up, I would like to be like him, but I am old enough to be his father! Lewis keep inspiring! Chris keep being genuine! We love you both👏🏻🏆
  • Sure! In my childhood, I was always curious and loved exploring. I would spend hours outside, climbing trees, riding bikes, and playing all sorts of games with my friends. We would create our own little worlds and go on imaginary adventures. It was such a carefree and joyful.
  • @sahanda1
    Chris this was such an empowering podcast, thank you for speaking and sharing your experiences. It will help resonate with a lot of guys out there, including myself
  • @riceexperiment
    Going to share this with my son. Oh, if only the other social media influencers had more personal emotional maturity.
  • So many golden nuggets in this episode. I appreciate so much the vulnerability, sincere sweetness of both these amazing men ❤❤
  • @Csoli79
    Does suppressing those memories cause anxiety on stage? How do you work on anxiety?
  • @mohamedzyade
    Thank you for all you do; i relate anytime you bring the child T to the discussions It’s a therapy and education for me in my healing process 🙌
  • How does this only have 10k views 🤯 in 13hrs! I swear it's usually a lot higher, and this episode was really really good so much useful information that is applicable to everyone just wow!