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Welcome to The Diary Of A CEO where you'll find raw, human conversations with the world’s most fascinating experts, storytellers, thinkers and business leaders.

Hosted by Steven Bartlett (entrepreneur, investor, author, and founder of Steven.com and Flight Fund) this channel was created with a simple mission: to share personal lessons that help both you live better, more fulfilling lives.

What is DOAC? Beyond Diary Of A CEO, the acronym reflects our core ethos:

- Dreamers — Dream boldly.
- Open-minded — Think without limits.
- Awareness — Expand your perspective.
- Connection — Feel more connected.

This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected.
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Are you using AI to strengthen your brain - or slowly teaching it not to think for itself?

Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned brain health expert who has scanned the brains of Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Kendall Jenner. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine with Geoffrey Hinton, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI.

In this moment, Dr Amen and Dr Sejnowski break down how AI affects memory, learning and critical thinking. They explain why the real risk may not be the fact we’re using chatbots, but how we use them - and reveal the simple ways AI can become something that strengthens your thinking rather than replacing it.

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Most Replayed Moment: Brain Rot Experts - How To Use AI In A Healthy Way!

Are you sabotaging yourself with terrible communication habits and unconscious body language? Unlock the secrets of human connection to cultivate charisma, forge deeper connections, and eliminate awkward small talk for good.

Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher and the author of Cues, Captivate, and her new book, Conversation. She returns to decode the underlying dynamics that shape relationships, providing actionable techniques to bypass social autopilot. She helps master non-verbal cues to prevent communication friction from harming your career and personal life.

In this episode, she explains:
■ The Conversation Blueprint: How to navigate the three distinct psychological levels of interaction
■ The Autopilot Trap: Why socially scripted questions like "How are you?" or "What do you do?" actually destroy connection.
■ The Mechanics of Rizz: The exact science behind conversational turn taking, why speaking for more than 45 seconds creates friction.
■ Command with Body Language: How to instantly project warmth and competence by finding your maximum resonance point.
■ The Five Story Archetypes: How to decode the psychological narratives of the people around you.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:16 How to Connect With Anyone
00:03:25 Why Great Conversation Is a Superpower
00:06:46 The 3 Questions That Build Instant Connection
00:18:04 The Fastest Way to Build a Real Connection
00:23:50 How to Get to Know Someone Fast
00:32:46 Why Genuine Curiosity Makes You More Charismatic
00:35:37 The Questions That Secretly Kill Conversations
00:40:45 What’s Worse: Talking Too Much or Too Little?
00:44:20 How to Know If You Talk Too Much
00:45:27 How to Spot a Conversational Narcissist
00:48:39 Ads
00:55:16 How to Know If You’re a Conversational Narcissist
01:08:55 The Real Reason First Dates Go Wrong
01:13:52 Can You Go Too Deep Too Quickly?
01:18:08 How to Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself
01:22:55 The Psychology of Taking Control of Your Life
01:25:21 Ads
01:30:07 What Science Reveals About Luck and Success
01:36:09 The 5 Personality Archetypes Explained
01:42:41 Why Your Personality Changes How You Should Communicate
01:51:50 The Psychology of the “Unlucky Struggler”
01:55:48 How to Escape an Awkward Conversation
01:59:13 How to Build Aura and Rizz
02:00:35 How to Become More Charismatic
02:04:56 The Hidden Habits That Kill Your Charisma
02:09:04 What “Aura” Actually Means
02:13:26 The Eye Contact Trick That Builds Connection
02:16:16 How to Become an Exceptional Listener
02:22:28 Who This Book Was Really Written For

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Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable

Are you dealing with a master manipulator? Learn how to identify the hidden red flags of liars, psychopaths and narcissists before they cause lasting damage.
Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a renowned psychologist and director of the Truth and Trust Lab at the University of British Columbia, breaks down the science of deception and toxic behavior. Drawing from her extensive peer-reviewed research and her eye-opening book, Poisonous People, she shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you recognize dark personality traits and protect your mental well being.
In this episode, she explains:
■ The Warning Signs: How to spot the early behavioral red flags of the "Dark Tetrad" (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) before you get hurt.
■ The Manipulation Playbook: The exact psychological tactics toxic individuals use to control and deceive others, including what gaslighting actually means.
■ The Lie-Detector Myth: Why relying on eye contact, fidgeting, and body language is actually a terrible way to catch a liar.
■ The Two Faces of Narcissism: How to identify the different types (including why one completely crumbles at the slightest criticism), and the devastating toll of working for a psychopathic boss.
■ Defense Strategies: Proven techniques to outsmart dangerous personalities, set ironclad boundaries, and dramatically improve your life.
Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:21 Why This Research Into Psychopathy Matters
00:02:58 Why Psychopathy Is Getting More Attention
00:04:05 Can You Spot a Psychopath in 5 Seconds?
00:05:30 How Facial Expressions Reveal What People Really Feel
00:08:56 Can You Predict If Someone Is Guilty?
00:09:59 Three Signs Someone Might Be Lying
00:13:46 Can Anyone Learn to Spot a Liar?
00:20:29 Why the Eye Contact Myth Gets Body Language Wrong
00:21:53 Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Sadism Explained
00:34:49 The Biggest Myths About Psychopaths Debunked
00:36:28 How Common Are Dark Personality Traits?
00:38:05 Are Dark Traits Caused by Genetics or Childhood?
00:41:13 How to Increase Your Chances of Becoming a Good Parent
00:44:23 What Happens Inside a Psychopath's Brain?
00:46:06 Can Dark Personality Traits Be Cured?
00:49:30 Ads
00:51:32 Why Being Lied to Makes You Feel Distant
00:57:14 Can You Be Warm and Competent at the Same Time?
00:59:57 Why Dark Personality Traits Don't Get You Ahead
01:04:41 How to Spot Red Flags in Dating Profiles and Relationships
01:12:44 Ads
01:13:52 Why Setting Boundaries Matters More Than You Think
01:17:05 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities
01:19:07 How to Spot Gaslighting and Coercive Control
01:23:29 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities Continued
01:30:37 How to Communicate With Dark Personalities
01:33:28 How to Become a Better Detective of People's Cues
01:34:00 Why You Should Avoid Face to Face Negotiations
01:37:53 Three Mistakes People Make With Dark Personalities
01:39:37 How the 10% Do the Damage and the Biggest Lie About Success
01:41:10 What Is the Greatest Lie We've All Been Told?

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Human Lie Detector: The #1 Sign They’re Lying To You, Catch Liars Instantly! | Dr Leanne ten Brinke

What if the first signs of insulin resistance are already visible on your body?

Dr Annette Bosworth, also known as Dr Boz, is a physician and author whose work focuses on metabolic health, insulin resistance and ketogenic nutrition.

In this moment, Dr Boz explains how chronically high insulin can quietly affect the body long before many people recognise there’s a problem. She reveals the surprising physical cues, the differences between men and women, and walks Steve through the 12 step keto continuum - a protocol for lowering high insulin.

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Most Replayed Moment: The First Warning Signs Of Insulin Resistance! Check Your Skin For This

Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus!

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'.

He explains:
■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself
■ Why high cortisol first thing in the morning is actually good for you
■ The eye-movement trick to fall asleep instantly
■ A neuroscientist's take on God, prayer, and religion
■ The simple trick that lowers your blood sugar spikes after you eat

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:21 Introducing Protocols
00:03:44 When High Cortisol Is A Good Thing
00:06:42 Why Hydration Matters
00:07:55 Why Morning Sunlight Matters
00:13:18 How Light Can Boost Metabolism
00:18:49 Why Sunlight Is A Powerful Health Tool
00:20:53 How To Offset Night Shifts And Screen Time
00:23:58 The Best Exercise Routine For All-Round Fitness
00:25:56 Do Ice Baths Raise Cortisol?
00:28:48 How To Build Willpower And Tenacity
00:31:18 What Does Calming Your Nervous System Mean?
00:35:48 The Comfort Crisis: Do Hard Things
00:38:31 What Should You Actually Eat?
00:41:28 How Starchy Foods Can Calm Stress
00:43:29 Cortisol Is Not The Stress Hormone
00:46:20 How To Reduce Stress Fast
00:52:08 How To Increase Your HRV
00:55:44 The Eye Movement Trick To Fall Back To Sleep
01:00:24 Ads
01:02:26 Could A Peptide Improve REM Sleep?
01:03:47 The Truth About Peptides
01:12:55 What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Reality
01:18:25 Do You Believe In God As A Neuroscientist?
01:28:14 Could Religion Be An Antidote To Modern Suffering?
01:36:43 Ads
01:37:52 How To Create The Ideal Sleep Environment
01:39:29 You Need To Do Effortful Work Daily
01:47:52 How To Tap Into Your Unconscious
01:54:27 Glymphatic Drainage: Can It Reduce Eye Bags?
01:58:39 Do You Really Need Supplements?
02:03:44 The Benefits Of A Post-Meal Walk
02:07:22 Why Metabolism Doesn't Have To Decline With Age

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Previous guests mentioned in this episode:
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Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmz--DQty8o
Dr. Arthur Brooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRY-foz-ZAw
Dr. David Sinclair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnvWAP99r3Y
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Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted

Is the American Dream quietly dying? Scientist-entrepreneur David Friedberg reveals why the US is in imperial decline, why socialism is coming next, and how AI could save your job!
David Friedberg is an entrepreneur and scientist, and co-host of the 'All-In Podcast', one of the most popular business and technology podcasts in the world. He is the founder and CEO of The Production Board, and currently serves on President Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
He explains:
◼Why a wave of socialism could come to America by 2028
◼Why Social Security may have cost Americans over $37 trillion in lost retirement wealth
◼Why "the government will save you" is one of the great lies people are told
◼Why AI will make you richer, not unemployed
◼Why Tesla is set to win the trillion-dollar robot race
Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:04 Who Is David Friedberg and Why Does He Matter?
00:05:01 What Does a Presidential Advisor Actually Do?
00:06:06 Why AI Could Be the Most Important Issue of Our Time
00:08:28 What’s Really Happening to the U.S. Economy?
00:14:56 Is America Actually in Decline?
00:18:43 Should the Wealthy Be Paying More Tax?
00:24:09 What Happens If the Current System Continues?
00:26:43 The Great Lie About Home Ownership
00:29:35 What Should You Invest in Instead of Real Estate?
00:33:35 How Much of Success Is Actually in Your Control?
00:37:11 Why Inequality May Be Unavoidable
00:37:33 Will Inequality Always Exist?
00:39:48 The Real Reason the System Feels Broken
00:43:03 Which Countries Could America Learn From?
00:44:47 Why Progress Matters More Than We Think
00:48:58 Ads
00:51:02 Will AI Really Take Our Jobs?
00:56:24 What Will Humans Do When AI Does the Work?
00:58:25 Why In-Person Jobs Could Explode in the AI Era
01:01:17 How AI Could Disrupt the Hiring Process
01:05:20 Can We Trust AI Founders’ Predictions?
01:10:06 What Klarna’s CEO Reveals About AI and Jobs
01:15:24 What Would Force Governments to Intervene in AI?
01:17:19 When Does the AI Revolution Really Begin?
01:18:57 What Open Source Actually Means for AI
01:20:48 The Hidden Risks of Open Source AI
01:22:50 Ads
01:24:17 Is Elon Musk Right That Work Will Become Optional?
01:28:02 What the Next Stage of Humanity Could Look Like
01:29:44 Could Socialism Solve AI-Driven Job Loss?
01:34:58 Could Humans Ever Live Forever?
01:39:16 Why Does the Entire Body Seem to Age Together?
01:39:43 The 2006 Discovery That Changed How We Think About Aging
01:42:39 How AI Could Transform Epigenetics and Longevity
01:45:54 The Great Lies America Tells Itself
01:48:27 What David Friedberg Thinks About the Iran War
01:54:22 Who Could Win the Next Election?
01:57:57 What AI Will Actually Mean for the Average Person
02:00:18 Closing Tradition

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Top White House Advisor: The US Empire Is DYING And Socialism Is Coming Next! | David Friedberg

As you build a successful life, are you making sure it’s meaningful too?

Tony Robbins is a world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach who has spent decades studying the forces that shape human behaviour, achievement and fulfilment.

In this moment, Tony shares the hidden needs influencing almost every decision we make, and explains why money, status and freedom can still leave people feeling strangely unfulfilled. He explores what social media may be amplifying in us, why some of our strongest drives can quietly work against the life we want, and what can help us build a life that feels not just successful, but deeply meaningful.

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Most Replayed Moment: Tony Robbins Reveals The Key To A Meaningful Life

Tech critic Ed Zitron exposes the AI bubble, why OpenAI and Anthropic are burning billions, the fake AI boom, and why the crash could wipe out the ENTIRE economy!

Ed Zitron is a British AI critic and one of the most cited voices warning that the AI industry is one giant bubble. He hosts the 'Better Offline' podcast, reaching over a million monthly downloads, and writes the newsletter 'Where's Your Ed At'. He is the founder and CEO of the PR firm EZPR, and is currently writing his upcoming book, 'Why Everything Stopped Working'. 

He explains: 
■ Why he believes generative AI is a “con” 
■ The real reason OpenAI and Anthropic can't turn a profit 
■ Why data centers could leave a $500 billion debt bomb 
■ Why superintelligence is a myth sold by tech billionaires 
■ Why AI won't take your job, no matter what CEOs promise

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:15 AI Is A Con
00:05:55 How Much Power Data Centres Really Need
00:07:42 Is Widespread AI Adoption Manipulation Or Do People Actually Like Using It?
00:11:40 The Actual Cost Of AI And How Tokens Actually Work
00:15:49 Is The Spending Of AI Companies Justifiable?
00:19:47 Will The Rate Of Improvement Of AI Go Up, Like Previous Innovations?
00:24:03 How Bad Are AI Mistakes?
00:26:34 Comparing Human Error To AI Hallucinations
00:31:11 If The Output Is The Same, Does It Matter If Humans Or AI Created It?
00:33:58 Can We Trust AI Like We Trust Humans?
00:38:17 Would People Use AI If They Paid The Honest Cost?
00:42:15 How Does The AI Bubble Compare To The Dot-Com Bubble?
00:47:22 Does AI Demand Match The Cost And Risk Of Data Centres?
00:52:26 Is AI Making Websites Like Google Worse?
00:58:26 Ads
01:00:30 Is AI Job Disruption A Lie?
01:10:02 Could Your Narrative Be Helping AI Companies?
01:14:02 How Dangerous Is AI Cyberhacking
01:17:10 Is The AI Industry Creating Economic Growth?
01:18:53 How Would The US Beat China In The AI Race?
01:19:33 Is Robotics A Threat To Jobs?
01:23:03 What Do You Think About Agentic AI?
01:24:43 Is The Adoption Of AI The Same As The Rise Of The Internet?
01:27:46 The Overhype Of AI
01:30:03 What Do You Use Generative AI For?
01:33:21 Has AI Gotten More Intelligent?
01:34:09 Will AI Start To Do More Jobs As It Gets More Capable?
01:36:07 What Does The Future Look Like As AI Grows?
01:38:08 You Don't Think People's Workflows Have Been Transformed By AI?
01:40:21 Will All AI Be Powered By Data Centres?
01:43:20 Ads
01:44:34 Is Overspending On AI Due To Demand Or Something Else?
01:54:44 Tech CEOs Rebuttal
01:56:54 What Would It Take For You To Change Your Mind About AI?
02:00:12 Are AI Systems Already Blackmailing?
02:07:51 Are We In An AI Bubble And What Happens When It Pops?
02:12:48 The Tech Depression Is Coming
02:18:30 What Should The Public Do?
02:21:07 Why Do You Have A Bone To Pick With AI CEOs?
02:24:29 What Should We Be Doing To Improve Our Relationships And Social Connection?

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The Man Who Calls BS On AI: AI Is The World’s Greatest SCAM, And They All Know It! | Ed Zitron

What actually happens to your brain, and how fast or slow do you age when you become a parent? Dr. Darby Saxbe reveals the surprising science of the "parental brain" and how fatherhood physically reshapes a man's mind, why dads lose grey matter, what really happens to testosterone, and why the "dad bod" might be nature's design.
Dr. Darby Saxbe is a professor of psychology and a leading researcher on the neuroscience of parenthood. She is the founder and director of the NEST (Neuroendocrinology of Social Ties) Lab at the University of Southern California, where her pioneering work studies how the transition to parenthood changes the brains, hormones and relationships of both mothers and fathers. Her research has reshaped how scientists understand fatherhood, men's mental health, and what it really takes to raise a child.
Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:13 Role Of Fathers In Parenting
00:06:10 What Happens To The Brain When You Become A Father?
00:09:09 Why Testosterone Drops When Men Become Fathers
00:11:22 Should Men Be Worried About Lower Testosterone?
00:15:39 What Fatherhood Can Change In A Man’s Personality
00:19:00 The Upsides And Downsides Of Parenting
00:21:30 What Happens When We Make Parents Fight?
00:23:48 Why The Birth Experience Can Shape Your Relationship
00:27:25 Are People Waiting For The Perfect Time To Have Kids?
00:30:44 Why Fewer People May Be Choosing Parenthood
00:35:12 Ads
00:37:34 Do Parents Actually Have Healthier Brains?
00:45:02 What Does Daycare Really Mean For Children?
00:47:17 Why Mothers Become The Default Parent
00:49:10 Maternal Gatekeeping And Weaponized Incompetence
00:52:04 What Really Happens To Relationships After A Baby
00:54:27 Why Fathers Can Experience Postpartum Depression
00:56:45 Can Your Personality Predict Whether You’ll Divorce?
01:00:51 Why Women’s Ovulation May Be Harder To Detect
01:03:06 How Can You Increase Your Chances Of Conceiving?
01:04:03 What Every New Father Needs To Know
01:04:51 Ads
01:05:51 How Should Parents Divide Baby Care?
01:07:54 What Couples Should Do Before Having Kids
01:13:26 How To Protect Your Relationship After Having Children
01:15:24 Is The Dad Bod More Attractive?
01:18:36 What Does Your Childhood Teach You About Parenting?
01:20:30 How Divorce Can Affect Children
01:20:47 Are Humans Really Meant To Be Monogamous?
01:22:09 What Are The Biggest Concerns About Modern Parenthood?
01:23:54 What Systemic Change Could Transform Parenting?

She explains:
◼ Why a father's brain physically shrinks when you become a dad
◼ Why testosterone drops in new fathers
◼ Why the "dad bod" may signal a more attentive hands-on father
◼ Why men experience postpartum depression
◼ Why raising a child was never meant to be done by two people alone
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What if getting better sleep has less to do with sleeping longer, and more to do with your daily habits?

Dr. Kristen Holmes is a performance scientist whose work focuses on sleep, recovery, circadian rhythms and the everyday behaviours that influence how well our bodies and minds perform.

In this moment, Dr. Kristen Holmes opens up about her childhood and the catalyst to her passion for health and human potential. She reveals the overlooked habits that can quietly disrupt recovery and answers common questions about sleep disruption. Is one glass of wine really going to impact my sleep? What about caffeine? If I don't have time for 9 hours of sleep every night, can my sleep still be restorative?

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Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst renowned for her work on parenting, early childhood development, and the root causes of behavioural issues. In today’s moment, Erica discusses the rise in ADHD diagnoses and reveals which modern parenting practices may be significantly contributing to this trend, and to stress in early childhood.

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