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Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses.
He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives. 
DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but also Dreamers, Open-minded, Awareness, and Connection.This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected.

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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

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Dopamine Expert: Short Form Videos Are Frying! People Don't Understand This Is A Dopamine Disaster!

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.

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Most Replayed Moment: Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet! 5 Daily Practices For Health And Happiness

Tired of your health issues? Top gastroenterologist DR WILL BULSIEWICZ reveals NEW information about how leaky gut drives inflammation, cancer risk, bloating and brain fog, and the daily habits to heal FAST. 

Dr Will Bulsiewicz is one of the world’s leading experts on the gut microbiome. He is the US Medical Director at ZOE, founding director of The Gut & Microbiome Center for Excellence and bestselling author of “Fibre Fuelled” and the upcoming book, “Plant Powered Plus”.

He explains: 

◼️Why inflammation is driven by the gut, not just genetics

◼️How leaky gut triggers bloating and immune dysfunction

◼️The gut-immune link behind cancer and chronic disease

◼️Why fermented foods and fibre rebuild the microbiome

◼️How the gut-brain connection shapes mood, focus, and longevity

(00:00) Intro 

(03:28) What Is Inflammation? 

(05:36) Can You Be Thin and Still Have Inflammation? 

(06:11) Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen? 

(07:11) The Shocking Link Between Inflammation and Gut Health 

(10:47) Chronic Inflammation Causes These Diseases 

(12:17) The Importance of a Healthy Gut 

(12:52) Faecal Transplants to Heal the Gut 

(15:26) Link Between Gut Microbiome and Cancer 

(18:19) Parkinson's Could Start in the Gut 

(20:40) Can Anyone Get a Faecal Transplant? 

(21:22) A Lot of Us Have Gut Issues 

(23:37) Does Gas and Bloating Indicate a Health Issue? 

(31:34) Everyone Thinks They're Gluten Intolerant 

(32:36) Processing Issues With Gluten 

(35:04) Is Sourdough the Best Bread? 

(36:13) Your Gluten Intolerance Might Be This Instead 

(38:18) How Long Does It Take to Repair the Gut? 

(41:17) What Causes Bowel Diseases? 

(42:42) Antibiotics Double Your Risk of Bowel Disease 

(43:16) Fixing a Chronic Gut Issue With a Fecal Transplant 

(47:46) What Diet Trends Spread Misinformation? 

(51:54) Fibremaxxing and the Importance of Fibre 

(54:48) Best Foods to Eat for Fibre 

(59:11) How Fibre Affects Immunity and Ageing 

(1:00:00) This Is What Alcohol Does to the Gut 

(1:05:34) Ads 

(1:07:24) Benefits of Turmeric 

(1:09:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day 

(1:19:40) Good Breakfast for Children 

(1:20:44) What Would Impact Your Child's Gut Health? 

(1:25:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day 

(1:33:19) Optimal Time to Workout 

(1:34:56) Perfect Time Between Meals 

(1:35:54) Perfect Evening Routine 

(1:39:23) Would You Recommend Fasting? 

(1:42:21) Ads 

(1:44:18) Trauma Impacts Gut Function 

(1:49:35) How Would I Heal My Trauma-Related Gut Issues? 

(1:50:42) Stool Test – Is Your Gut Healthy? 

(1:53:33) Magnesium for Constipation and Sleep 

(1:55:03) This Is Easier Than You Think – 4 Things You Need 

(1:58:58) Dr Will's Transformation 

(2:05:02) Message to My Dad 

(2:09:34) Your Biggest Regret 

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Leaky Gut Expert: This Gut Mistake Leads To Cancer. The Cheap Spice That Helps Repair A Damaged Gut!

Are you planning 2026 completely wrong? CHRIS WILLIAMSON, Modern Wisdom host, breaks down goal setting errors, procrastination psychology, stress overload, dating mistakes and the ONE strategy that works!

Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast and a leading voice on men’s development, productivity and the challenges of modern life. He is also the creator of the 3 Minute Monday newsletter, where he shares weekly insights on discipline, focus and meaning. 

He explains: 

◼️Why your goals keep failing you no matter how motivated you feel

◼️The SINGLE question that decides if 2026 is a breakout year

◼️The real reason PROCRASTINATION protects you from success

◼️Why doing less beats trying harder every time

◼️How stress and dating confusion hold men back

00:00 Intro
05:18 Choosing a Productive New Year's Resolution
12:11 The Real Thing You Should Be Doing
19:18 The Idea That "I Will Be Enough When..."
20:13 How to Find Success
23:22 The Hidden and Hurtful Metrics of Success
39:24 The Cost of Alcohol on Your Habits
42:07 If You're Not Okay, You Won't Choose Healthy Habits
46:38 The Biggest Learnings to Stay Consistent
48:42 Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Anxiety
53:24 The Two Main Reasons for Procrastination
01:00:56 America and the UK: Differences in Success Approaches
01:06:10 I Wish Britain Celebrated the Success of Its People
01:07:40 Ads
01:08:42 I Never Thought I'd Amounted to Much
01:18:19 How to Know What You Really Want in Life
01:33:54 Modeling What It Means to Be a Good Man
01:39:08 Ads
01:41:10 The Lonely Chapter in Everyone's Life
01:47:15 Problems Are a Feature of Life, Not a Bug
01:53:19 Psychological Stability in a Partner
01:55:48 The Dating World and Finding a Partner
01:58:40 The One Thing That Will Make You More Attractive
02:02:30 Why You Shouldn't Wait for Anything
02:12:22 The Hardest 12 Months of My Life
02:19:12 The Pleasure in Small Things

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Chris Williamson: If You Don't Fix This Now, 2026 Is Already Over!

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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Most Replayed Moment: Is Modern Parenting Causing ADHD? Your Decisions Shape Your Child’s Mind!

New year, healthier brain? Start 2026 RIGHT by protecting your brain, with EXPERT advice from The Diary Of A CEO’s top guests on brain health, dementia risk, brain fog, nutrition, addiction, and more! 

This EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS EPISODE brings together BRAIN HEALTH advice from world-leading experts, including: 

◼️Dr Rhonda Patrick 
◼️Dr Wendy Suzuki 
◼️Andrew Huberman 
◼️Dr Nathan Bryan 
◼️Dr Daniel Amen 
◼️Simon Mills

They explain: 

◼️Why dementia and Alzheimer’s often begin with damaged blood flow, not memory loss

◼️How food, nitric oxide, and circulation directly affect brain aging

◼️The daily habits that grow or shrink your brain over time

◼️Which modern trends help neuroplasticity and which silently destroy it

◼️The simple lifestyle shifts that protect cognition for decades

(00:00) Intro
(01:03) Effects of Exercise on the Brain
(06:08) How to Improve Speaking Skills and Memory
(07:46) Effects of Coffee on the Brain
(09:20) What Destroys Your Brain?
(11:51) Impact of Social Relationships on the Brain
(13:24) Effects of Creatine on the Brain
(19:33) Creatine for Sleep
(22:31) Creatine Loading Myths
(25:20) Creatine for Depression
(27:07) Neuroplasticity Explained
(36:03) The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Brain
(44:32) Habits That Are Good for the Brain
(48:42) Is Loving Your Job Good or Bad for Your Brain?
(50:30) Bad Things for Brain Health
(51:49) Does Hearing Loss Lead to Alzheimer’s?
(53:12) Effects of AI on the Brain
(54:18) Natural Remedies for Brain Health
(57:56) Rosemary Effects on Brain Health
(01:00:29) Benefits of Dark Chocolate

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This Is The Fastest Way To Get Dementia...The 6 Science-Backed Brain Fixes!

Trial Lawyer and leading communication expert JEFFERSON FISHER reveals how gaslighting and narcissism work, why people don’t listen to you, and the courtroom tricks for respect and power!

Jefferson Fisher is a Texas trial lawyer and leading communication expert. He is the founder of Fisher Firm, creator of The Jefferson Fisher School of Communication, and author of the book, “The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More”.

He explains:

◼️The fastest way to spot a narcissist in under 30 seconds

◼️The phrase that instantly exposes gaslighting

◼️Why people stop respecting you mid conversation

◼️The courtroom trick that makes people listen

◼️How to control any conversation without raising your voice

00:00 Intro
02:56 These Communication Skills Will Change Your Life and Career Trajectory
09:40 How to Have Control Over Conversations
12:14 The Psychology Behind Feeling Comfortable in Any Conversation
15:42 How Your Body Language Can Influence Others’ Opinions
20:38 The Traits of Confident People
22:40 Dealing With Difficult Conversations and Gaslighters
24:38 The Words Gaslighters Use Against You
31:00 The Attachment Style Most at Risk of Being Gaslighted
39:19 This Is What Manipulators and Narcissists Do
42:55 How to Stop a Narcissist
49:15 Your Reactions Reveal So Much About You
51:21 How to Stop Being Easily Triggered
55:00 How Being Honest With People Can Help You
01:00:34 How Our Parents’ Arguments Shaped Our Love Relationships
01:15:19 Find Your Priorities and Set Your Boundaries
01:17:20 People Pleasers
01:23:01 Relationship Arguments: Can They Be Good?
01:25:24 A Big Indicator That Something Really Matters to Your Partner
01:33:19 The Secret to Spot Anyone Being Fake
01:34:58 The Fake Laughs
01:42:05 These Small Moments Will Have the Biggest Impact on Impressions
01:53:30 Top 5 Things to Become the Best Communicator at Anything
02:03:02 Phones Have Become Our Pacifier to Relieve Anxiety
02:04:25 Stop Overexplaining
02:08:11 The Power of Taking Pauses to Think
02:10:50 One of the Best Traits of Leaders
02:17:43 How to Help Someone Grieving
02:27:09 The Counterattack to Bullies: Expose Them
02:34:22 Huge Relationship Unlock: Energy Checking With Your Parent
02:40:16 The Predictor of Whether a Relationship Will Last

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The Gaslighting & Conversation Expert: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce in 10 Years!

Courtney Conley is a renowned foot health expert who combines science with practical advice to help people lead pain-free, active lives. In this Moment, Courtney dives into the surprising impact of our everyday footwear on both our physical and mental health. Discover the best kind of shoes to wear, and how crucial footwear is in enhancing movement, preventing pain, and supporting long-term strength.

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Most Replayed Moment: Foot Health Expert Reveals the Best Shoes for Strength and Mobility!

AI pioneer YOSHUA BENGIO, Godfather of AI, reveals the DANGERS of Agentic AI, killer robots, and cyber crime, and how we MUST build AI that won’t harm people…before it’s too late. 

Professor Yoshua Bengio is a Computer Science Professor at the Université de Montréal and one of the 3 original Godfathers of AI. He is the most-cited scientist in the world on Google Scholar, a Turing Award winner, and the founder of LawZero, a non-profit organisation focused on building safe and human-aligned AI systems. 

He explains:

◼️Why agentic AI could develop goals we can’t control

◼️How killer robots and autonomous weapons become inevitable

◼️The hidden cyber crime and deepfake threat already unfolding

◼️Why AI regulation is weaker than food safety laws

◼️How losing control of AI could threaten human survival

[00:00] Why Have You Decided to Step Into the Public Eye? 

[02:53] Did You Bring Dangerous Technology Into the World? 

[05:23] Probabilities of Risk 

[08:18] Are We Underestimating the Potential of AI? 

[10:29] How Can the Average Person Understand What You're Talking About? 

[13:40] Will These Systems Get Safer as They Become More Advanced? 

[20:33] Why Are Tech CEOs Building Dangerous AI? 

[22:47] AI Companies Are Getting Out of Control 

[24:06] Attempts to Pause Advancements in AI 

[27:17] Power Now Sits With AI CEOs 

[35:10] Jobs Are Already Being Replaced at an Alarming Rate 

[37:27] National Security Risks of AI 

[43:04] Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) 

[44:44] Ads 

[48:34] The Risk You're Most Concerned About 

[49:40] Would You Stop AI Advancements if You Could? 

[54:46] Are You Hopeful? 

[55:45] How Do We Bridge the Gap to the Everyday Person? 

[56:55] Love for My Children Is Why I’m Raising the Alarm 

[01:00:43] AI Therapy 

[01:02:43] What Would You Say to the Top AI CEOs? 

[01:07:31] What Do You Think About Sam Altman? 

[01:09:37] Can Insurance Companies Save Us From AI? 

[01:12:38] Ads 

[01:16:19] What Can the Everyday Person Do About This? 

[01:18:24] What Citizens Should Do to Prevent an AI Disaster 

[01:20:56] Closing Statement 

[01:22:51] I Have No Incentives 

[01:24:32] Do You Have Any Regrets? 

[01:27:32] Have You Received Pushback for Speaking Out Against AI? 

[01:28:02] What Should People Do in the Future for Work? 

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Creator of AI: We Have 2 Years Before Everything Changes! These Jobs Won't Exist in 24 Months!

Why do your conversations keep going wrong? Harvard behavioural scientist Professor Alison Wood Brooks reveals the SECRETS to better communication, real connection, negotiation skills and difficult conversations! 

Professor Alison Wood Brooks is a behavioural scientist with 2 decades of experience in conversational science. She teaches a Harvard course on negotiation and communication, and is the bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’. 

She explains:

◼️The ONE word that transforms anxiety into peak performance

◼️The TALK framework for mastering any conversation

◼️Why being "too polite" is secretly destroying your relationships 

◼️Why 99% of apologies fail, and the exact formula that works 

◼️The question technique that creates connection with anyone

(00:00) Intro
(02:34) People Need This to Communicate Well
(04:38) Giving Wrong Impressions
(06:23) Being a Better Speaker and Group Conversations
(11:31) Experimenting With Communication Skills With My Identical Twin
(12:40) The Science on How to Reframe Anxiety
(18:47) If You're Nervous, You're More Likely to Make a Bad Decision
(20:16) Asking for a Salary Raise
(24:39) The Conversational Compass
(32:45) How People Should Really Apologize and When It's Too Much
(37:31) The Validation Trick in Any Dispute
(42:00) Don't Do This When You Disagree
(46:19) Stop Doing This During Disagreements
(48:07) How to Be Liked
(50:02) The T-A-L-K Framework
(51:47) Easy Ways to Have More Casual Conversations
(55:13) If You Want to Be Liked, Don't Do This
(59:23) The Importance of Asking in Conversations and Dates
(01:03:27) Never Do This on a Date
(01:07:26) The Meeting Mistake You Shouldn't Make
(01:09:27) Poor Communication Skills May Be Blocking Your Career Growth
(01:12:02) Ads
(01:12:53) The Importance of Kindness in Any Conversation
(01:17:20) When to Incorporate Levity
(01:23:55) The Science Behind Introverts and Extroverts — Is It Real?
(01:27:17) Your Contribution Score in a Conversation
(01:41:59) Ads
(01:43:56) The Male Crisis: Ask These Questions to Make Friends
(01:52:57) 10 Questions to Be Liked
(01:56:42) How to Persuade People and Be a Better Salesperson
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