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I was a broke, university dropout, at 18 I built an industry leading social media marketing company, and at 27 I resigned as CEO. At 28 I co-founded Flight Story – a marketing and communications company, and thirdweb - a software platform, making it easy to build web3 applications. I then launched private equity fund, Flight Fund, to accelerate the next generation of European unicorns. During this time I decided to launch 'The Diary Of A CEO' podcast with the simple mission of providing an unfiltered journey into the remarkable stories and untold dimensions of the world’s most influential people, experts and thinkers.

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Swipe left, feel empty, and wonder why? Esther Perel reveals the hidden truths behind the dating crisis, loneliness, and the shocking decline in sex and intimacy.

Esther Perel is a world-renowned psychotherapist and relationship expert, widely recognised as one of today’s most insightful and original voices on modern relationships. She is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘The State of Affairs’. 

She explains: 

 
Why MEN Over 30 Aren’t Having Sex Anymore.

 
The SEX GAME that could Save Your Relationship.

 
How CHILDHOOD TRAUMA is Secretly Sabotaging Your Marriage.

 
Why Investing in AUTHENTIC CONNECTION is the key to a Fulfilling Life.

 
The ONE RED FLAG that Predicts Divorce. 

00:00 Intro 

02:29 Esther’s Main Concern About Human Connection 

03:22 What’s the Consequence of Losing Social Skills? 

04:19 Is Online Dating the Only Choice Nowadays? 

07:13 The Value of Rejection 

07:52 Rejection from the Apps 

08:48 What to Do If Dating Apps Don’t Work for You 

11:26 Is Too Much Choice Making Dating Harder? 

13:01 How to Cope with Online Dating Burnout 

14:30 The Changing Role of Masculinity and Its Impact on Society 

15:57 Loneliness Today 

17:17 Why Do People Have Less Sex Nowadays? 

20:17 Importance of Deep Connection in Relationships 

21:51 How Phone Use Affects Connection and Sexual Attraction 

28:07 Questions from Steven’s Friends 

28:53 Is It Always a Good Idea to Admit to Infidelity? 

31:17 Attraction with a Partner 

33:36 Is Long-Term Faithfulness in a Relationship Possible? 

37:06 Importance of Taking Accountability 

39:21 How People Are Energizing Their Relationships 

42:59 How to Revive Intimacy When Gone for So Long 

44:52 Ads 

45:55 Do People Enjoy Sex Less Than Before? 

48:15 Do I Have to Work on Myself Before I Can Have a Good Relationship? 

49:49 Has the Culture of Self-Love Gone Too Far? 

51:19 Are Men Emasculated by the Success of Women? 

59:08 What Is Social Confidence? 

1:02:56 What Gives a Traumatic Experience Meaning? 

1:14:10 Would You Delete Mobile Phones to Help Connection? 

1:17:08 Can Social Connection Principles Apply to a Workplace? 

1:22:06 How Are You Going to Adapt to a World of AI and Robots?

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The Sex Expert (Esther Perel): The Relationship Crisis No One Talks About That's Killing Your Sex Life!

Dr. Sarah Hill - psychologist and leading researcher on women's hormones - reveals the ways hormonal birth control can shape attraction, emotion, and long-term relationships. She explains how women’s natural cycles influence who they’re drawn to, how birth control can blunt or shift those instincts, and why this matters for both women and the men they're with. If you've ever wondered why your feelings change - or if the pill could be influencing your type - this conversation is for you. 

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Most Replayed Moment: Would You Still Love Them If You Came Off The Pill...? Your Hormones Are Controlling You!

Dr. Martha Beck explains how the right hemisphere of the brain, through creative thinking, can be a sanctuary for those struggling with anxiety. While today's fast-paced world often frames creative expression as unproductive, learning to embrace it is crucial for improving mental well-being. In this top moment, discover how creative tools can offer emotional relief, helping you feel more calm, grounded, and connected to your true self.

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Most Replayed Moment: Instantly Calm Your Anxiety - Dr. Martha Beck

From 6 years in isolation to sounding the alarm, Buddhist Gelong Thubten reveals the hidden epidemic no one is talking about with Stress, Depression, Buddhism, Meditation, Mental Health and more.

Thubten is one of the UK’s most influential meditation teachers, who spent 6 years in isolated meditation retreats, including one which lasted 4 years. He is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Handbook for Hard Times: A Monk's Guide to Fearless Living’.

He explains:

 
The hidden mental health crisis that’s silently destroying your emotional well-being.

 
Why Western culture increases anxiety, depression, and disconnection

 
The biggest myths about meditation and how to meditate properly. 

 
The real reason your meditation practice isn’t working.

 
How screen time and phone addiction are hijacking your brain and inner peace.

 
Why rejecting pleasure can lead to lasting connection and clarity.

 
How unresolved trauma controls your mind and how mindfulness can free you.

00:00 Intro 

02:32 Why Is Thubten's Message More Important Now Than Ever Before? 

03:02 Thubten's Concerns About Western Society 

03:51 Where Does Life Purpose Come From? 

05:15 Is Search for Purpose a Misplaced Pursuit? 

06:28 Why Is Western Society Increasingly Unhappy? 

08:55 Is It Wrong to Find Meaning in the Pursuit of Goals? 

11:38 What Led Thubten to Become a Monk? 

13:50 Gelong's Difficult Past and Its Impact on His Mind 

18:06 Where Do Negative Internal Voices Originate From? 

19:03 Who Influenced Thubten to Go to a Monastery? 

19:53 Thubten's Heart Condition 

20:49 Key Aspects of Living as a Monk 

22:25 What Are the Advantages of Celibacy? 

24:23 Is Abstinence Sufficient to Overcome Compulsive Behaviour? 

27:06 What Is Buddhism? 

29:43 Thubten's Journey of Healing 

31:33 What Is Meditation? 

36:38 Benefits of Buddhist Practices 

41:12 Can a Buddhist Mindset Go Hand in Hand With Effectiveness at Work? 

46:45 Ads 

48:41 How Does Buddhism Think About Victimhood and Trauma? 

51:51 Breaking Free From Suffering 

58:16 Can We Run Away From Our Pain? 

1:04:49 How to Love Yourself When You Feel Broken 

1:05:56 Coping With Grief and Loss 

1:10:21 Focusing on the Pain in a Loving Way 

1:13:17 The Practice of Forgiveness 

1:20:16 Ads 

1:22:12 Are We Living in a Culture of Fear? 

1:25:06 How to Protect Yourself From Fear 

1:27:13 The Gap Between Impulse and Action 

1:28:13 Incorporating Meditation Into Your Daily Life 

1:31:21 Live Meditation 

1:38:21 How Can Meditation Change Your Life 

1:41:39 Why Did Thubten Take Vows for Life? 

1:42:26 Does Working on Your Mind Ever End? 

1:43:15 The Gap Between Knowing and Doing 

1:45:17 Is Meditation Retreat a Good Idea to Get Started? 

1:45:54 Is Buddhism a Solution to the Current World Problems? 

1:47:54 Question From the Previous Guest 

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Buddhist Teacher: No One Is Talking About This Hidden Epidemic! The Western Lie Behind Depression and Anxiety

In this moment, New York Times best-selling author and researcher, Dr Joe Dispenza discusses how to change habits. A habit forms when you’ve done something so many times that it becomes hardwired into your subconscious, and is even programmed into the very nerve cells of your brain. So in order to break a habit, you have to break the bigger habit of being yourself. Dr Dispenza says that this change can happen when we become conscious of our unconscious. This awareness can come from meditation, as well as mentally rehearsing changes we want to make, so that we avoid the trap of unconsciously making the same choices everyday. By mentally rehearsing scenarios, this avoids the uncomfortableness that comes from taking a step into the unknown and stops you from being the creator of your life.

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Moment 144: How To ACTUALLY Break Bad Habits: Joe Dispenza

In this moment, world-renowned author, entrepreneur, and optimist Simon Sinek discusses the importance of maintaining meaningful friendships throughout your life. For Simon, strong friendships are essential because they provide a support system during tough times. He also says it is important for friendships to offer companionship during moments of joy and success. According to Simon, there are several health benefits of close relationships, highlighting that in Blue Zones - regions where people live past 80 years old - a sense of community is key. From an evolutionary standpoint, our bodies seem to be designed to foster connection. He points out that the heart is our most vital organ, and that thigh muscles helped us socialise with others in our communities. Simon highlights that friendships should be approached with intention, and that one of the best ways to nurture your friendships is by supporting others, particularly through acts of service. 

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Life Lesson: Why You Have No Friends: Simon Sinek

What if you were told that there is a secret language that makes up 98% of your communication? Impacting your work, socialising, and romantic life

 Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of ‘Science of People’, which gives people science-backed skills to improve communication and leadership. She is also the bestselling author of ‘Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People’ and ‘Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication’. 

In this conversation, Vanessa and Steven discuss topics such as, why your resting face matters, the 3 science-backed tricks for confidence, the best gestures for building trust, and how to spot a liar fast. 

00:00 Intro
01:45 The Crucial Role of Cues for Success
03:16 I'm a Recovered Awkward Person
05:07 What's an Ambivert?
07:00 One Word That Can Change the Way People Think
09:11 The Most Fundamental Skill to Invest In
12:13 The Resting B*tch Face Effect
15:33 Do Not Fake Smile!
18:00 The 97 Cues to Be Warm and Competent
21:15 The Formula to a Perfect Conversation
24:09 Science Reveals Why Some People Are Extremely Popular
28:06 Message People Telling Them This...
32:53 The Luck Experiment
34:36 Being Around Successful People Is Contagious
41:26 The Importance of Hand Gestures
43:10 Hand Tricks to Be Liked
53:46 The Scientific Formula to Be More Charismatic
56:19 The Danger Zone of Being Too Warm or Competent
58:16 The Power Cues
1:07:26 How to Spot a Liar
1:14:54 If You've Been Told You're Intimidating, Do This
1:18:09 Don't Let Anyone Use This With You
1:21:16 The 6 Questions to Connect With Someone
1:33:52 Leaning Too Much Towards Someone...
1:38:34 How to Greet Someone
1:49:13 How to Master Messaging
1:54:12 Personal Branding
1:58:32 Improve Your Dating Life With These Tips
2:03:58 Body Language and Brain Connection
2:06:05 Are You Awkward? Watch This
2:09:45 How to Get Someone to Approach You
2:14:39 How to Make Friends as an Adult
2:18:28 AirPods Are Killing Friendships
2:21:48 Ads
2:22:39 How to Spot a Liar (Repeat Topic)
2:28:36 Toxic Relationships
2:31:06 How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger
2:35:32 How to Get Started With All This Knowledge

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The Body Language Expert: Stop Using This, It’s Making People Dislike You, So Are These Subtle Mistakes! Your Resting Face Matters & How To Fix It!

From rock bottom to Navy SEAL, and then to storytelling YouTube star from John Ballen to MrBallen, he reveals what it takes to reimagine your life's path

 John Ballen, best known as MrBallen, is a former US Navy SEAL and founder of Ballen Studios. He is the host of the ‘MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories’ and author of the book ‘MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious: The Graphic Stories’. 

In this conversation, John and Steven discuss topics such as, the 5 words that transformed John’s life, the benefits of storytelling, why he was disowned by the SEAL’s, and how to turn your life around in 2025.

(00:00) Intro
(02:13) Becoming MrBallen
(10:25) The Self-Awareness to Take Responsibility Changed Me
(15:09) How You React After Making Mistakes Changes Everything
(16:54) What Is the Navy SEALs?
(19:31) How Long Is Navy SEAL Training?
(23:15) The Difference Between Those Who Made It or Not
(27:18) The Mentality of MrBallen Before and After SEAL Training
(30:02) Hitting Rock Bottom
(33:03) Advice for People Who Feel Stuck
(36:33) I Almost Died: Finding Your True Motivation
(39:54) Retiring Due to War PTSD
(45:44) I Was Dishonored by the Navy SEAL Community
(49:26) I Crossed the Line...
(01:01:33) What Happened to Those Nine Hikers
(01:03:45) Advice to Discover What Motivates You
(01:07:09) The Best Things in Life Are on the Other Side of Fear
(01:14:34) Dealing With People Hating What I Love Doing
(01:18:54) Will You Stop Being MrBallen?
(01:21:26) What Would Make You Leave MrBallen Behind?
(01:25:49) Finding the Next Thing to Check Off Your List
(01:27:29) Dealing With PTSD and Alcoholism
(01:34:03) Coming to Terms With Everything I Did
(01:36:52) Your Demons and Therapy
(01:38:45) The Only Way to Cope With Your Demons
(01:41:03) Ads
(01:42:07) Reconciling With My Dad
(01:46:02) How to Help Men Experiencing Mental Health Issues
(01:50:30) How to Be a Great Storyteller

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MrBallen (Former Navy SEAL): I Wasn't Sleeping, I Became A Raging Alcoholic! I Was Disowned By The SEALS! This Will Turn Your Life Around In 2025!

In this moment, Greg Hofman former CMO of Nike explores how the brand’s bold strategies helped the brand become an iconic global powerhouse. He shares practical lessons on building a strong brand identity, connecting with audiences, and leveraging creativity to drive business success.

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Most Shared Clip: Inside Nike’s Branding Genius: Lessons for Building an Iconic Brand: Greg Hoffman

Reid Hoffman is the Founder of LinkedIn, founding member of Paypal, early investor in Airbnb And Facebook.He is the co-host of the ‘Possible’ Podcast and best-selling author of books such as, ‘Masters of Scale’ and ‘Blitzscaling’. 

In this conversation, Reid and Steven discuss topics such as, why passion isn’t enough for success, the truth about the PayPal Mafia’s success, why Reid stepped back from LinkedIn, and how to adapt to an AI world. 

00:00 Intro
02:16 How Have You Managed to Be So Successful?
07:34 What Did You Want to Be When You Were Growing Up?
08:46 Why Was Being Born in Stanford Hospital So Relevant to Your Story?
15:27 Self-Awareness as an Entrepreneur
17:38 Should Everyone Try to Be an Entrepreneur?
25:45 How Do I Know If My Business Is Good or Not?
37:06 What Was LinkedIn Like When It First Started?
39:09 Why Were So Many Successful People from the PayPal Mafia?
42:23 The Importance of Sales
49:11 How Important Is Hiring in Business?
55:16 What Are the Different Types of Entrepreneurs?
57:43 Elon Musk’s Approach to Business
01:03:17 Work-Life Balance in Startups
01:08:24 Stepping Back as CEO for LinkedIn
01:12:18 How Does Life Change When You Become a Billionaire?
01:13:58 Political Stance as a Billionaire
01:18:11 Trump’s Redeeming Qualities
01:22:32 The Shift Towards Freedom of Speech
01:25:02 Freedom of Speech as X
01:33:03 What Do You Think Social Media Will Become in the Next Decade?
01:37:58 How Should the Average Person Be Approaching AI?
01:40:12 Is the Gloom Around AI Warranted?
01:50:23 What Should the Everyday Person Be Doing with AI?
01:58:40 How Do We Learn About AI?
02:00:22 Your Early Investment in OpenAI
02:01:45 How Important Is Networking?
02:02:30 Underappreciated Qualities for a Good Entrepreneur
02:05:58 The Qualities You Look for in an Entrepreneur
02:15:21 What Is Happiness to You?
02:19:08 Marriage and Entrepreneurship
02:20:55 Should All Entrepreneurs Be Moving Fast to Build a Company?
02:28:51 How Should You Be Viewing Risk?
02:31:56 How Do We Know When to Quit?
02:34:25 LinkedIn’s Deck
02:37:44 Are You Still Interested in Building Companies?
02:40:17 Are There Any Unchecked Boxes?
02:42:28 Last Guest’s Question

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Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn Founder: It’s Time To Quit Your Job When You Feel This! Selling LinkedIn For $26 Billion Taught Me This About Life! Trump Is Going To Punish Me!

In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. Talking about sex can often be an uncomfortable conversation for most of us, especially if it includes discussing our issues in the bedroom. This is why I decided to fire all of the taboo questions we all want to know the answers to at Kate Moyle, a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist and host of The Sexual Wellness Sessions Podcast. Episode 73 - https://g2ul0.app.link/zstxzWwVOib Kate: https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy/ https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/
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Moment 19 - This Is Why Your Sex Life Sucks: Kate Moyle

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