The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS!  Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’.  They explain: ◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you ◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span ◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis ◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy ◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  00:00 Intro 02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It 06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse 09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels 16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking 19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll 26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control 30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok 36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed 41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain 55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way? 01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role 01:06:16 Ads 01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone 01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It? 01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not 01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next 01:43:16 Ads 01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects 02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning 02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World 02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle Follow Dr Aditi: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2aYTX  Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTZ You can purchase Aditi’s book, ‘The 5 Resets’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYTd  Follow Jonathan: X - https://linkly.link/2aYTq Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTs  You can purchase Jonathan’s book, ‘The Amazing Generation’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYU7  Independent research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DOAC-Attention-Discussion-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC   Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/18yElRtyC0b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/f3r7jxByC0b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Gelong Thubten: https://www.gelongthubten.com/

Do you want to know why your relationship keeps failing? Divorce Lawyer James Sexton discusses relationship advice, the impact of AI on love, communication skills, why prenups are rising, and why people stay in toxic cycles!  James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in divorce and family law. He is the founder of a private law firm, and bestselling author of books such as, 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. He explains:  ▪️The "yours, mine, ours" framework for a fair prenuptial agreement ▪️How AI companions and algorithms are quietly destroying human intimacy ▪️Why social media has become the ultimate infidelity-generating machine ▪️The 1 communication exercise involving a monk that saves marriages ▪️The "seven-year spike" that triggers automatic asset sharing 00:00 Intro 02:47 How to Avoid Ending Up in Divorce 06:28 When to Give a Relationship a Second Chance And When Not To 10:50 Why Prioritizing Your Partner Can Save Your Relationship 25:36 What Signals the Start of a Fading Relationship 30:47 What to Do When the Relationship Starts to Fall Apart 41:07 The Powerful Ritual Every Couple Should Practice 49:51 How Your Childhood Shapes the Way You Love 51:47 The Real Reason Relationships Fail And How to Stop It 58:30 Can Independent People Truly Find Lasting Love? 1:08:54 Are You Focused on the Wrong Things in Your Relationship? 1:13:54 How Addiction Blocks You From Feeling Love 1:15:00 Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Love Even If It Hurts 1:20:36 Do Prenups Actually Make Marriages Stronger? 1:21:46 I'm Scared to Ask for a Prenup, Here’s What to Do 1:23:58 True Divorce Stories You Won’t Believe 1:29:37 Why a Prenup Might Be the Healthiest Choice for Your Marriage 1:44:01 Should You Get a Prenup for Your Pets? 1:47:31 Is Divorce Really Becoming More Common? 1:52:58 The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Marriage 1:56:44 Why Authenticity Is the Most Attractive Trait in Love Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow James: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2a6EF X - https://linkly.link/2a6EH  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2a6EZ  Website - https://linkly.link/2a6EL  You can purchase James’ book, ‘How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage: Straight talk from a divorce lawyer who’s seen it all’, here: https://linkly.link/2a6EQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store    Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO   Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’. He explains: ▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule ▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike ▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down ▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance ▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring (0:00) Intro (4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality (8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours (12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now (14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science (16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy (21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning (25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection (26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance? (31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children (33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep (36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype (37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed (39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep (43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like (47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat (52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep (57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026 (1:00:26) Ads (1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It (1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea (1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data (1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women (1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation (1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked (1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa) (1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin (1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know (1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler (1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night (1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever (1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking? (1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep (1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep (1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock (1:43:27) Ads (1:45:42) How to Build a Sleep Routine That Actually Works (1:46:54) Should You Be Using a Wearable to Track Sleep? (1:50:03) What Dreams Are Trying to Tell You (And Why It Matters) (1:53:40) How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares and Sleep Better (2:00:06) The First Night Effect Is Real—Here’s Why You Should Care (2:01:55) Why Fighting Before Bed Could Be Destroying Your Sleep (2:06:18) The Most Surprising Time of Day to Fall in Love (2:07:38) How to Find the Perfect Pillow in Just 4 Steps (2:16:29) How to Prep Your Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep (2:20:12) What One Thing Would You Change About Healthcare? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZqV9  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZqVD  Website - https://linkly.link/2ZuLL  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZqVM  Dr Michael's Chronotype Quiz: https://my.sleepdoctor.com/sleep-quiz You can find out more about the resources mentioned, here: Sleep-Drink-Breathe 3-Week Plan - https://linkly.link/2ZuLP  Orion Cooling Mattress Pad - https://linkly.link/2ZuLM  Timeshifter - https://linkly.link/2ZuLN  Upgraded Formulas Magnesium - https://linkly.link/2ZuLO  Muse - https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store   LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY     Intuit: If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com

Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Sarah Wakeman: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/19383/sarah-wakeman

Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer! Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington.  She explains: ▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women ▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring ▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy ▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging ▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges (0:00) Intro (2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions (2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think (4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia (8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young (12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain (13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise (16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health (17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain (21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer? (22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time (25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s? (28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain (32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live (34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health (41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis (45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women (50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy (52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain (1:00:24) Ads (1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s (1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now (1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress? (1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried (1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health (1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function (1:34:34) Ads (1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain (1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know (1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health (1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Louisa: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZgsR  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZgsW  X - https://linkly.link/2Zgsa  Neuroathletics - https://linkly.link/2Zgsf  Podcast - https://linkly.link/2ZmIF  You can learn more about ‘BRAIN CODE’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZmIC The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order  Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC

This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE.  After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth! Paul Rosolie is an American conservationist who has spent over 2 decades living in the Amazon rainforest. He is the co-founder and director of Junglekeepers, a non-profit protecting areas of rainforest from logging and mining, and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’.  He explains:  ◼️What happens when a live snake is inches from your face ◼️Being surrounded by warriors with 7-foot bows and arrows ◼️Why humans living outside history don’t suffer modern misery ◼️How the jungle keeps you alive when everything goes wrong ◼️The moment you realise this place is bigger than humanity itself (00:00) Intro (02:34) On a Mission to Save the Amazon (05:32) A Jungle Warning After 20 Years Off the Grid (11:25) How a Wild Adventure in Peru Changed Everything (15:34) What It’s Like Meeting Uncontacted Tribes for the First Time (19:58) Why This Ancient Forest Could Disappear Forever (26:36) What Living in the Amazon for a Decade Does to You (28:56) How We Discovered the Uncontacted Tribes (42:04) Unseen Footage the World Wasn’t Supposed to Watch (46:01) When Tribe Women Took Our Food—And What It Meant (47:06) Do Uncontacted Tribes Really Eat Humans? (54:20) How Many Hidden Tribes Still Exist? (59:13) Can These Tribes Actually Communicate With Monkeys? (01:01:39) What If They’re Just Searching for Happiness? (01:03:25) Do Tribal People Still Live in Huts? (01:06:40) The Most Haunting Stories I’ve Heard in the Jungle (01:09:26) Why I Had to Stop Here (01:10:18) Would You Survive Living Like an Uncontacted Tribe? (01:11:35) Ads (01:13:53) How I Almost Got Crushed by a Snake (01:15:53) The Terrifying Reality of Being Eaten Alive (01:18:06) How Jane Goodall Saved My Life (01:22:09) The TV Show I Made to Help the Amazon (That Went Terribly Wrong) (01:29:36) The Truth About Handling Deadly Snakes (01:44:24) Should You Really Be Scared of Snakes? (01:46:18) Ads (01:47:41) What 20 Years in the Jungle Taught Me About Life (01:55:50) How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit? (02:12:17) Are Humans Really the Most Important Species? (02:16:06) AI, Robots, and the Jungle’s View of Modern Tech (02:23:15) I Saw the Creation of the Universe on Ayahuasca (02:27:22) What Is the Jungle Keeper’s Mission Really About? (02:30:20) Ancient Medicine Hidden in the Amazon (02:34:30) What It’s Like Living in the Jungle With My Wife (02:41:42) What Still Scares Me After All These Years (02:44:14) If You Had 3 Years Left, What Would You Regret? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow Paul:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4t6fvIs TikTok - https://bit.ly/45F9xEx  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4a2tV3E  Junglekeepers - https://bit.ly/3NNDFre  You can purchase ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’, here: https://amzn.to/4q8WK4u  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Intuit -  If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com     Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work. In today’s Moments episode, Andy explains the fastest way to lose fat while preserving muscle - without falling into the crash-diet, over-cardio trap! Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: Apple: Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.andygalpin.com/

Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST! David Bach is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most trusted financial experts. He has helped millions become financially secure for life, and also serves  as Director of Advisor and Investor Education at AE Wealth Management. He is the consecutive New York Times bestseller with over 7 million books, including books such as: ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’.  He explains:  ◼️Why saving $27 a day can outperform earning more money ◼️The phone automation trick that doubles your savings without willpower ◼️The hidden system that keeps most people in debt ◼️The real reason 70% of people stay broke despite earning more ◼️The wealth code for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s (00:00) Intro (02:29) How I Helped Millions Become Millionaires (04:33) How My Grandma Became a Millionaire With an Average Job (09:25) Why Smart Women Finish Rich—And What They Do Differently (12:20) Why Boring Investments Are the Key to Long-Term Wealth (16:02) Why 50% Stay Broke—And How Just 1 Hour a Day Can Change That (19:28) The 70/30 Wealth Rule Millionaires Rely On (22:20) Are Homeowners Really Richer? What the Numbers Say (27:22) Stocks vs. Real Estate: What Builds Wealth Faster? (31:08) Is Buying a House Worth It After All the Hidden Costs? (34:39) Should You Put Your Down Payment Into the S&P 500 Instead? (36:25) Will Buying a House Limit Your Career and Mobility? (40:50) A Proven Framework to Get Out of Debt (42:39) How the Average Person Wastes $10,000 a Year (43:43) How Much You Need to Save Daily to Become a Millionaire (51:47) How to Save Tens of Thousands Without Noticing (54:00) Ad Break (55:03) The Real Dangers of Debt—And How to Escape Them (59:35) The Easiest Way to Boost Your Income Starting Today (1:02:54) Is Wealth Just a Mindset Game? Here's What to Know (1:05:19) How to Grow Your Savings Without Even Realizing It (1:10:16) This Simple Phone Hack Could Save You Hundreds a Month (1:13:24) Should You Invest in Tech Funds Right Now? (1:20:21) Ad Break (1:22:18) 6 Money Mistakes Most Couples Don’t Realize They’re Making (1:30:24) Why You Must Understand Your Partner’s Finances (1:33:40) Why the Next Decade Is the Greatest Money-Making Opportunity Yet (1:36:10) Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Instead? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com  Follow David:  Website - https://bit.ly/3ZBpmbB  Instagram - https://bit.ly/3LTngkk  X - https://bit.ly/4t29SLg  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4t5y936  You can purchase ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’, here: https://amzn.to/4pZYBbH  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Vodafone - Check out the business.connected series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn7S5nhm3VOzlPRcOV3ZU30hiiSJ26ozS    Factor: https://factormeals.com/diary50off with code DIARY50OFF

World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation!  Professor Tim Spector is a medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and co-founder of ZOE, a science-led nutrition company. He has been recognised as one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worldwide, and is the author of bestselling books, including 'Ferment’.  He explains: ◼️Why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain, mood, and behaviour ◼️The role of oral health and gum bacteria in brain inflammation ◼️Why most brain diseases share the same underlying risk factors ◼️The daily gut habits that improve focus, and cognitive resilience ◼️How poor sleep, stress, and late-night eating trigger brain fog and fatigue (00:00) Intro (02:38) Why My Mum No Longer Recognises Me (04:07) Is Dementia Becoming More Common—or Just Better Diagnosed? (05:07) The Hidden Dementia Types You Might Be at Risk For (07:43) How Your Gut Health Could Be Shaping Your Brain (11:18) What Your Diet Is Really Doing to Your Mood (14:09) Why You’re Craving Unhealthy Food—and How to Break the Cycle (14:45) Can Chronic Stress Increase Your Dementia Risk? (15:57) Could Vaccines Be Linked to Depression? (17:47) The Immune System’s Shocking Role in Brain Disorders (21:03) Does Parkinson’s Disease Begin in the Gut? (24:17) 8 Gut Health Rules That Can Transform Your Wellbeing (25:45) Is Coffee Actually Good for Your Gut? Here’s What We Know (30:24) Why You Should Eat 30 Different Plants Each Week (34:41) Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Which One Does Your Body Really Need? (39:17) How Flossing (or Not) Could Affect Your Risk of Dementia (40:30) What Our Belief in Science vs Religion Reveals About Us (45:56) Ads (47:57) Why Fermented Foods Are Crucial for Gut and Brain Health (55:58) Are You Eating the Wrong Kind of Protein? (56:54) This Matters More Than Counting Calories (58:14) The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods (01:01:34) What’s the Healthiest Bread You Can Actually Eat? (01:02:40) Are You Really Gluten-Free—Or Just Guessing? (01:05:01) What Most People Get Wrong About Nuts (01:06:24) Why These Foods Deserve the 'Superfood' Title (01:08:12) What Fasting Does to Your Gut—and Why It Matters (01:10:03) Ads (01:11:55) The Keto Diet: What Condition It Could Actually Heal (01:16:15) Can a Keto Diet Still Support a Healthy Gut? (01:20:27) You Have Microplastics in Your Blood—Now What? (01:22:43) How GLP-1s Could Radically Change Your Health (01:25:35) Surprising Brain Benefits of Sauna Use (01:26:26) How Socialising Might Be Protecting Your Brain (01:27:07) How Childhood Trauma Could Shape Disease Later in Life (01:30:43) Why Food Might Be the Most Powerful Medicine (01:32:07) How to Build a Better Relationship With Food Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4jXTsPZ  X - https://bit.ly/4qCNW88  ZOE YouTube - https://bit.ly/45tuXEt  You can download Tim’s “How to eat in 2026” guide, full of practical tips, recipes and the science behind ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles, here: https://zoe.com/2026  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The Food For Life Cookbook: As seen on Channel 4's What Not To Eat’, here: https://amzn.to/3Zr1xDg  Steven is an investor in ZOE. The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”. In this Moment, Ramit shares the money truths couples avoid, the biggest conversation most people won’t have, and why financial stress in relationships is rarely about the bank balance - it’s about psychology, expectations, and trust. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/oauqs52HTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m5eOYF6HTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/

Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe! Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’. He explains: ◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like ◼️How nuclear weapons have become the only true source of national security ◼️Why Europe’s economic and energy choices destroyed its global influence ◼️Why AI-driven job losses could fuel extremism and radical redistribution ◼️How Greenland could shift global power dynamics in America’s favour (00:00) Intro (01:55) So, What’s Actually Going On in the World Right Now? (07:37) How Much of This Is Really Tied to Nuclear Weapons? (12:22) Why Does It Feel Like Every Big Power’s Out for Themselves? (18:45) If Things Keep Going Like This, Where’s the UK Headed? (19:49) Do You Think the UK Still Has a Chance at a Comeback? (23:25) What’s Behind the Rise in Socialism Lately? (29:41) Are We Actually Heading Toward a More Communist World? (36:08) What the Protests in Iran Are Telling the Rest of Us (43:06) Wait, Did Trump Really Try to Buy Greenland? (45:11) Is a World with Multiple Superpowers Better or Worse? (45:39) What’s Going On with China’s Declining Child Population? (52:03) What’s Your Honest Take on Keir Starmer? (56:38) Should We Be Taxing the Rich More in the UK? (01:03:40) What Kind of Leader Does the UK Actually Need Right Now? (01:07:42) Why the UK Might Need to Rethink How It Views Wealth (01:15:02) Have We Been in This Situation Before in History? (01:18:22) How Power Struggles Keep Pushing Countries to the Edge (01:19:29) Is Trump the Right Kind of Leader for This Moment? (01:22:09) What Would It Honestly Take for You to Leave the UK? (01:25:02) What’s the One Issue You Just Can’t Ignore on the Right? (01:28:09) Are You Actually Happy—Like, Really? (01:30:02) What’s Your Number-One Concern for Your Kids Right Now? (01:31:00) Who Had the Biggest Impact on You—Outside of Family? Follow Konstantin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4r30J3p X - https://bit.ly/4pJf7wx Substack - https://bit.ly/4bbvnmv Podcast - https://bit.ly/4r5reW2 You can purchase Konstantin’s book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’, here: https://amzn.to/3YQavd7  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Vanta - https://vanta.com/diary for $1000 off

Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison! John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison. He explains: ◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time ◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies ◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again ◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track ◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat (00:00) Intro (02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA (04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA? (12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy? (14:47) The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters (17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA? (23:14) What Was Your Training Like? (27:38) People's Vulnerabilities (31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone? (32:59) Lying and Lie Detection (37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA? (41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World? (47:21) Digital Security (51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth (56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy? (58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US? (01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories (01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD (01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran? (01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone? (01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive? (01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy? (01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary? (01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else? (01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall? (01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt? (01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law? (01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump? (01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life? Follow John: X - https://bit.ly/4bAFhy4  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4b3GQ7M  You can purchase John’s book, Surveillance and Surveillance Detection: A CIA Insider's Guide‘, here: https://amzn.to/4qU7Cnv  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/o5WB6zSFTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/CrgvazVFTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/

Tony Robbins, a world-renowned author, coach and entrepreneur, reveals the SINGLE question that defines your future, how trauma shapes identity, and how to control your mind, emotions, and decisions…FAST!  Tony Robbins is best known for transforming millions of lives through immersive events and frameworks. He advises world leaders and executives across 100+ companies and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ and ‘Unlimited Power’. He explains: ◼️The hidden question your future self wishes you’d asked sooner ◼️How chaos and childhood stress wire your default reactions ◼️Why your mind edits reality to keep you comfortable, not successful ◼️What feeling “lost” really means in the hero’s journey of your life ◼️How to turn emotional pressure into clarity, drive, and momentum 00:00 Intro   02:44 A Stranger Changed My Life Forever   05:54 You Only Experience the Life You Focus On   10:36 I Hate Suffering   13:51 The 'Self-Care' Revolution Is Making You Weak   15:26 The Scary Future of AI    27:17 If You Were 18 Now, What Would You Be Focusing On?   42:28 New Tools the Younger Generation Should Learn to Handle Stress   45:43 How to Get Better at Pattern Recognition   49:20 How to Get Into a Peak State   51:51 Ads   52:52 Individualism Is Making Us Depressed   1:06:22 How Your Needs Create Pain   1:15:23 Is It Possible to Change?   1:23:08 Ads   1:25:12 The Pattern of Successful People   1:34:04 How Did You Learn About Finance?   1:34:35 How Do I Become a Better Learner?   1:42:15 Love Is the Driving Force in Life   1:43:39 The Pattern Of Successful Businesses 1:46:55 Create Life on Your Terms   1:51:01 How Long Would Your Lifespan Be If You Could Choose?   1:54:01 What Happens When You Die   Follow Tony:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4sIREyw Facebook - https://bit.ly/4jG6Ckv X - https://bit.ly/49B7zWE  You can find out more about Tony’s upcoming 3-day free, virtual event, ‘Time to Rise Summit’, here: https://bit.ly/4jGKd6I  You can purchase Tony’s book, ‘The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom’, here: https://amzn.to/4qPoID5  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life!  JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades. He explains:  ◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make ◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom ◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime ◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke ◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption 00:00 Intro   03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money   05:10 Financial Freedom   06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma   13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security   14:22 What Is F.U. Money?   15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea   20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House   22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living   25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth   26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent   29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem   31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt   36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?   38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?   40:50 Interest Rates Explained   41:28 How Mortgages Work   42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage   46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?   49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money   52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?   54:09 Ads   55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest   1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?   1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves   1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children   1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?   1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans   1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks   1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks) 1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops   1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?   1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?   1:37:27 Ads   1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?   1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?   1:43:19 What Are Bonds?   1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth   1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?   1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth   1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free   1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?   Follow JL Collins:  X - https://bit.ly/4jy2cfp  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49binMk  You can purchase JL’s book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life’, here: https://amzn.to/4aQvBPV  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Lucas Jones (poet and artist): https://www.instagram.com/lucassjoness/?hl=en Sponsors: Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com   Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JTq59S9qlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/SE2kCvgrlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Palmer: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

No.1 Health Doctor Benjamin Bikman breaks down keto, insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and calorie counting, and the ONE test that predicts weight gain! Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and researcher focused on the link between insulin resistance and chronic disease. He is Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University and Co-founder of Insulin IQ.  Follow Dr Benjamin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3MGLKNH X - https://bit.ly/3N6hziZ  Website - https://bit.ly/491iGI6  He explains: ◼️Why shrinking fat cells depends on lowering insulin, not eating less ◼️How ketones act as a brain fuel that kills hunger and boosts metabolism ◼️Why constant carb intake traps energy and makes willpower fail ◼️How GLP-1 drugs may worsen muscle loss and long-term metabolic health ◼️Why a fasting insulin test reveals problems years before diabetes [00:00] What Should People Focus on for 2026 When It Comes to Diet? [02:32] What Is Metabolism? [07:18] Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work [09:57] Ketones and Fat Loss [22:37] How the Liver Decides What to Do With Fat [25:09] Is Keto Sustainable? [27:15] Could Keto Help With Eating Disorders and Sugar Addiction? [30:24] The Effects of Keto on the Heart [32:54] Should You Take Exogenous Ketones? [38:04] Is Keto Suitable for Women? [44:36] The Perfect Diet and Lifestyle for 2026 [51:12] Steve’s Ketone Levels After a Keto Shot [57:04] Ads [58:40] Continuing the Perfect Lifestyle for 2026 [59:42] When Not to Do Keto [01:05:48] How Cancers Use Sugar for Energy [01:10:36] Are Vitamins and Supplements Contributing to Obesity? [01:21:19] Thoughts on Ozempic and GLP-1s [01:26:05] Ads [01:32:58] What’s the Best Sweetener to Use? [01:34:57] Collagen Peptides [01:37:03] Creatine [01:38:06] How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat for Good [01:45:23] How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain [01:49:31] Check Your Testosterone Levels [01:51:39] What Tests Can We Do at Home? [01:52:49] If You Could Have One Thing for Life, What Would It Be? The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Independent research: https://benjmainbikman2.tiiny.co Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Dopamine expert DR ANNA LEMBKE reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine addiction is rising fast, the danger of social media, porn, AI, GLP-1 drugs, and how to regain control FAST! Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has spent over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions and is the bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation”.  She explains: ◼️Why endless pleasure quietly trains your brain to feel worse, not better ◼️How digital habits replace real connection with instant validation ◼️Why dopamine spikes always come with a hidden crash ◼️How easy comfort erodes discipline, motivation, and intimacy ◼️The practical reset that restores balance and control 00:00 Intro 03:05 Dopamine and Overabundance 04:22 How to Shake Bad Habits 06:16 Why Are Harmful Substances Addictive? 07:15 The Dangers of AI Simulating Human Connection 12:54 Sex Addiction Case Study 19:29 Elon Musk's Age of Abundance 22:23 We're Entertaining Ourselves to Death 23:35 How Our Brain Processes Pleasure and Pain 28:51 Why Do We Fall Off Our Good Habits? 30:40 When Are We Most Susceptible to Self-Destructive Behaviours 31:53 Who Is More Vulnerable to Addiction? 32:59 Link Between Addiction and People With ADHD 34:26 Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction 35:57 Parents Soothing Child’s Emotions With Technology 37:24 AI Replacing Parenting 40:05 Are You Hopeful People Will See the Downsides of AI? 43:23 Social Media Trials 45:12 Ads 46:07 The Science Behind How to Get Rid of Bad Habits 53:31 Is Addictive Personality a Real Thing? 54:20 4-Week Resolutions 56:24 Psychological Strategies for Adopting Good Habits 59:00 How to Trick Your Brain to Enjoy Doing Hard Things 01:02:06 How to Avoid Relapse 01:04:23 Is It Possible to Become Addicted to Good Things Too? 01:05:11 Daily Routines to Kick the Habit 01:07:10 The "Count Back" Trick to Start New Habits 01:10:24 Ads 01:12:24 Brains of Addicted vs. Non-Addicted People 01:17:42 Dopamine Research That Stood Out for You 01:19:22 Impact of Dopamine Addiction on Personal Relationships 01:22:52 Dopamine Agonist Drugs 01:26:27 Dopamine Release Associated With Learning and Impediments 01:32:13 Radical Honesty 01:37:06 What Is Agency and Why Does It Matter 01:38:58 The Biggest Problem With New Year’s Resolutions Follow Dr Anna Website - https://bit.ly/4pS0ckD Stanford Medicine - https://stan.md/4oXiyzq  Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DOAC-Anna-Lembke-2-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Addiction in the Age of Indulgence’, here: https://amzn.to/4oZKEdl  The Diary Of A CEO:  ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off

Ryan Holiday is a best-selling author and the modern-day philosopher behind The Daily Stoic. Renowned for his deep exploration of Stoic philosophy, Ryan has brought ancient wisdom to a new generation. In today’s moment, Ryan reveals five powerful practices, rooted in Stoicism, that you can implement this year to cultivate more peace, purpose, and resilience. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/vEIEZBwqlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/MpXjJ9oqlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ryan Holiday: https://ryanholiday.net/