The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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: Ho...

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 hi...

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<br...

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 Secu...

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 qu...

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'. H...

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 Lab at the University of Southern California, and is also the author of ‘Dad Br...

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...

Is the West collapsing, or is the planet? Political commentator Konstantin Kisin and rebel economist Steve Keen go head-to-head on the biggest questions facing the West: immigration, the debt crisis, climate change, Trump, China and the future of AI.Konstantin Kisin is a satirist, social commentator and author, best known as the co-host of the Triggernometry podcast and the author of ‘An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West’. Born in the Soviet Union and now based in Britain, he has become one of the most prominent voices on free speech, culture and the rise of populism....

Professor Brian Greene reveals the biggest questions science still can’t answer, whether we’re living in a simulation, why AI may deserve human rights, and what happens at the end of the universe! Professor Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist, mathematician, and Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University, where he also directs the Center for Theoretical Physics. He is a leading researcher in string theory, the co-founder of the World Science Festival, and the bestselling author of several books, including ‘Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolvin...

What if fear isn’t something you need to overcome?Alex Honnold is the legendary professional rock climber behind Free Solo, best known for becoming the first person to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without ropes or safety equipment.In this moment, Alex explains why he still feels fear, and how decades of repeatedly confronting it have changed the way he responds to it. He reveals how to make seemingly impossible challenges feel manageable, and shares a provocative perspective on modern life and what it means to feel free. List...

Performance Scientist Dr Andy Galpin reveals the BIGGEST sleep mistakes ruining your health, how to build better energy every day, why your sleep tracker could be making things worse, and whether health optimisation can actually backfire!Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. He has spent over 2 decades working with Olympic gold medallists, world champions, professional athletes, military special forces, and also hosts the Perform with Dr Andy Galpin podcast. He explains: ◼ Why millions unknowingly have a sleep disorder that's silently dama...

Bestselling author Seth Godin reveals why perfectionism is keeping you stuck, the hidden psychology behind success, when to quit, when to keep going, and why AI will reward the most HUMAN people!Seth Godin is one of the world’s most influential business thinkers and the author of more than 20 bestselling books. He is host of the podcast Akimbo, author of a daily blog read by 1 million people, and coordinator of The Carbon Almanac project, a tool that helps people understand the climate crisis. His upcoming book, The Knot, will be published in September. He...

How do I best protect my brain from cognitive decline? Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and the founder of Neuro Athletics, specialising in brain health, human performance, and longevity.In this Moment, Louisa Nicola reveals how the right kind of exercise can help protect the ageing brain, why one often-overlooked measure of physical strength may be a powerful marker of cognitive health, and the training approach linked to remarkable changes in the middle-aged heart.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app...

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Former US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says the American experiment is on the brink. He argues that the country is at risk of losing its democracy, the problems Americans feel every day are not accidents, and that fixing it will mean doing the hard things almost no one wants to do.Pete Buttigieg is the former United States Secretary of Transportation, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a Rhodes Scholar, and a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan. He ran for president in 2020 and is now widely regarded as one of the frontrunners for the...

What do spies understand about people that most of us miss?John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, whistleblower, and intelligence expert who spent years working inside the world of espionage and national security.In this Moment, John Kiriakou reveals the lessons the intelligence world teaches about human behaviour, how people can be read through subtle signals, and what years of studying others taught him about trust, deception, and understanding those around you.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/9...

The man who predicted the 2008 crash says the warning signs are flashing again! Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, reveals why we are in an AI bubble, why the US has already entered its decline, and what he thinks is coming next.Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he grew from his two-bedroom apartment to roughly 150 billion dollars under management. He is the author of ‘Principles,’ ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,’ and ‘How Countries Go Broke'. He explains:◼ Why he agrees we are in an AI bubble...

Nearly 1 in 3 American adults now take vitamin D, but Dr. Stasha Gominak says many of them are taking it wrong, and that done carelessly, supplementing can leave you worse off than before.Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced neurology for over 20 years. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. After working with her own patients, she believes that nearly everyone struggling to sleep shares the same hidden deficiency, a conclusion she published in 2 papers and built into RightSleep, the method she now teaches full time.<...

Why comfort might be costing you more than you think.Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and a famously thoughtful voice on purpose, resilience and living with intention.In this Moment, Matthew McConaughey shares why growth requires resistance, what our obsession with comfort is doing to us, and the mindset shift that changed the way he approaches life's biggest challenges.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/lqeNCD5N14bApple: https://g2ul0.app...

The War everyone assumed was over may be about to become something far worse than we could have expected. Professor Robert Pape explains exactly why the deadliest phase of this war is still ahead, and how this could trigger a wave of terror across the world.Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. A renowned political scientist, he has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of the upcoming book “Our Own Worst Enemies: America and th...

Every founder is being told to build an AI company. Alex Hormozi says almost all of them will be gone within months, that the best move is the exact opposite of what the market is saying, and that in a world of AI the only moat left will be reality and your reputation.Alex Hormozi is a entrepreneur, investor and author. He is the co-founder of Acquisition.com, a portfolio of 16+ companies generating over $250 million a year, and the author of the $100M series: '$100M Offers', '$100M Leads' and '$100M Money Models', whose 2025 launch...

What if the secret to better conversations is something most of us never think to do?Alison Wood Brooks is a Harvard Business School professor, behavioural scientist and bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’.In this moment, Alison Wood Brooks introduces the research-backed framework that can transform the way you communicate in every area of your life. She explains the subtle habits that quietly damage your likability, why people often leave conversations feeling unheard, and the small changes that can make every interaction feel more natural, engaging and...

1,700 Americans will die from cancer today. 70 every single hour. Professor Thomas Seyfried says it doesn't have to be this way, and that mainstream oncology has misunderstood cancer for 100 years.Thomas Seyfried, PhD, is a professor of biology at Boston College and one of the world's leading researchers on the metabolic origins of cancer. He is author of the book 'Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer' and co-developer of the Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) and the “press-pulse” therapeutic strategy. He explains:◼ Why he believes cancer is a mi...

Ex-OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo walked away from $2 million rather than stay silent, and now reveals why he believes there's a 70% chance AI leads to human extinction, why superintelligence could arrive before the end of the decade, and the one plan he thinks could still save us all!Daniel Kokotajlo is a former OpenAI researcher and one of the world's leading AI forecasters. He is the founder of the AI Futures Project and the lead author of 'AI 2027', the widely-read scenario mapping the trajectory of artificial intelligence. His follow-up, 'AI 2040: Plan A', sets out how the world...

Your gut symptoms might not be caused by gluten.Dr Will Bulsiewicz is a leading gastroenterologist and gut health expert specialising in the microbiome, digestion and the science of food.In this moment, Dr Will Bulsiewicz reveals why bloating, gas and constipation are often misunderstood, and why the real trigger behind your symptoms might not be gluten. Learn how your microbiome is quietly shaping your digestion, inflammation and long-term health. Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32c3lvtL5rrQQiAs8Q...

No.1 Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to reveal what the government whistleblowers are actually telling us, why aliens almost certainly exist, why Mars can't save humanity from disaster, and whether science has left any room for God!Neil deGrasse Tyson is America's most famous astrophysicist and Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He hosts the StarTalk podcast and is the author of over 20 books, including his latest, 'Take Me To Your Leader'.He explains: ◼️ Why the scale of the universe makes it nearly impossible for us to be alone...

UFC legend Dustin Poirier reveals why he can't bring himself to watch the arrest video, the paid deals he's already lost, his vow to never drink again, and why the hardest fight of his life is happening off the mat.Dustin Poirier (“The Diamond”) is a retired UFC lightweight fighter with a 30-10 record, best known as the only man to knock out Conor McGregor in MMA. He founded The Good Fight Foundation with his wife, Jolie, in 2018 and now appears periodically as a desk analyst on UFC broadcasts. In June 2026, he was arrested for publ...

Who do you want to be by the end of the year?James Clear is the bestselling author of Atomic Habits, one of the world’s most influential books on habit formation, decision-making and personal growth.In this moment, James Clear explains how to reset when you feel off track, choose the habits that actually move your life forward, and stop wasting energy on goals that no longer fit the season you’re in. He reveals exactly what is quietly shaping the person you’ll become in 6 months, and how to regain that control.</p...

The Mitochondria Scientist Dr Martin Picard reveals why stress is secretly burning 60% of your daily energy, the science behind reversing grey hair, and why your mitochondria - not your genes - determine how fast you age!Dr Martin Picard is a Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Director of the Mitochondrial Psychobiology Group, who specialises in how stress, emotions and lived experiences affect your mitochondria. He recently published the world's first map of mitochondria in the human brain and is also the author of the upcoming book, ‘Energy’.He explains:◼️Why depression is really a...

Women's Health Expert Dr Stephanie Estima reveals the 6 fitness myths keeping you weak, why skinny is the wrong goal, and the 5 muscle groups every woman should be building!Dr. Stephanie Estima is a Doctor of Chiropractic and women's health expert with over 20 years of clinical practice specialising in female physiology, hormones, and metabolism. She hosts the podcast Better With Dr Stephanie and is the author of ‘The Betty Body’ and the upcoming book, ‘Nothing to Lose: A Clinicians Guide to What Comes After Skinny: Building Strength, Shape, and a Body You Can Trust.’She explains...

Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist, sleep expert and bestselling author known for his research on how sleep impacts the brain, body and longevity.In this moment, he explains the truth about melatonin, phones before bed, and the one sleep habit that predicts longevity more than time asleep. Plus, what does the science really say about magnesium?Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/wQcb5LG9w3bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/jzhGXRO9w3bWatch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www...

The man who predicted the dot-com crash and the 2007 housing collapse warns that the AI bubble is the biggest in American history. Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham reveals why it will burst, the exact strategy to protect your money, and why house prices need to fall 30%. Jeremy Grantham is the co-founder of GMO, an institutional investment firm in Boston, and serves as the firm’s long-term investment strategist. He is also the chairman of the Grantham Foundation For the Preservation of the Environment, and co-author of “The Making of a Permabear: The Perils of Long-term Investing in a Short...

Women’s sex lives are being quietly destroyed, and their doctors don’t even know it… Sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin reveals the hidden hormone crisis, how prescription drugs can impact sex, and the treatments most doctors aren't prescribing like Hormone Replacement Therapy.Dr Rachel Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist, and one of only 80 doctors in the US trained to treat both male and female sexual health. She recently played a pivotal role in the removal of the FDA's boxed warning on menopausal hormone therapy - one of the most significant healthcare policy...

Dr Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness and recovery after stroke. In this moment, she explains the four “personalities” inside every brain, where trauma, addiction and emotional reactivity live, and how understanding your left and right hemispheres could help you feel calmer, more focused and more in control.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/lV13mTW7w3bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OK4itZY7w3bWatch the Epis...

US Vice President JD Vance reveals the inside story of the Iran peace deal, how his mother's opioid addiction shaped him, why he went from angry atheist to baptised Christian, and how Donald Trump operates behind closed doors!JD Vance is the 50th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Donald Trump. A Yale Law School graduate and former US Senator for Ohio, he is the bestselling author of 'Hillbilly Elegy' and his new book 'Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith'.He explains: ◼️Why one stable person in your child...

What is creatine really doing to your brain? Top Creatine Researcher Dr Darren Candow reveals why 5g won’t reach your brain, how creatine may reverse sleep deprivation, and the 5 myths stopping millions from taking it!Dr Darren Candow is a professor and Director of the Ageing Muscle and Bone Health Laboratory at the University of Regina, with 175 published research papers. He is a fellow and incoming Vice-President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and was named on Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list in 2025.He explains:◼ The 5 myths stopping you from taking creatine, and why they...

Dr Mark Hyman is a physician and bestselling author specialising in food, longevity and metabolic health. In this moment, he reveals why willpower fails around food, what the science says about dairy and milk, whether fruit is actually good for us, and how the timing of your meals could affect your health and ageing.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/U6SytX86w3bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/v3YPvgd7w3bWatch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%2...

What is ancient astronomy hiding about our true history? Graham Hancock reveals the catastrophe that erased 12,800 years of our past, what the Great Pyramid is actually trying to tell us, and what he refuses to leave unsaid with heart surgery just weeks away.Graham Hancock is a best selling writer and journalist who has spent 3 decades investigating evidence for a lost prehistoric civilisation. He is the author of international bestsellers including 'Fingerprints of the Gods', and is the presenter of the Netflix documentary series 'Ancient Apocalypse'.He explains:◼ Why the Great Pyramid co...

Why is the economy collapsing? Nick Hanauer and Daniel Priestley debate the wealth divide, why wages should be double what they are, what AI is doing to your job, and whether capitalism can still fix itself!Nick Hanauer is a venture capitalist and serial entrepreneur, the first non-family investor in Amazon, and host of the Pitchfork Economics podcast. Daniel Priestley is an award-winning entrepreneur, business coach and best-selling author of 7 books, including ‘Lifestyle Business Playbook’.They explain:◼ Why taxing the rich feels like the answer but misses the real problem◼ Why AI is hi...

Brené Brown is a bestselling author and researcher who has spent decades studying why we struggle to be brave, open and truly seen. In this Moment, Brené unpacks why vulnerability feels so dangerous, how betrayal really happens, and the surprising catalyst of true self-love.Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/7mDUjlx5w3bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/9LQuVQz5w3bWatch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videosBrené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

Is AI being built to replace God? Oxford mathematician and Christian Apologist John Lennox reveals why Silicon Valley's biggest promises are just old prayers, why no machine can ever replicate your consciousness, and what it means to be human when AI can do almost everything you can!Professor John Lennox is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University and President of The OCCA Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. He is also the author of books such as ‘God, AI and the End of History’ and 'My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography'.<p...

AI Expert Mo Gawdat returns to The Diary Of A CEO to reveal why AGI has already arrived, why 30% of jobs will disappear by 2027, and why the most dangerous thing about AI isn't the technology - it's the people in charge of it.Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer at Google X, founder of One Billion Happy, and co-founder of Emma.Love. He is a 4x international bestselling author, and his upcoming book ‘Alive: A Human's Guide to Living in the World of AI’, will be released in October 2026.He explains:◾How AI can...

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a physician, author, and founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine movement, highlighting the most important organ for long-term health and longevity.In today’s moment, she unpacks the key to ageing well, from brain health and metabolism to fertility, energy, and independence later in life. Dr Lyon reveals why it’s not just about looking good, but about protecting the body from decline. The standards you set today could decide the version of you that exists 30 years from now.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: http...

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and political commentator Cenk Uygur go head to head on whether AI will save or destroy the economy, why American politicians are being bought by AI companies, whether Israel is the real force driving America's war with Iran, and why Cenk believes Tucker Carlson is the only person who can save America in 2028.Kevin O'Leary is an entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most recognisable faces on Shark Tank. He is also the founder and chairman of O'Leary Ventures and bestselling author of ‘Cold Hard Truth’. Cenk Uygur is a Turkish-American poli...

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes reveals what happened the night his agent called with the news that United wanted him, how the club is rebuilding its winning culture, what great management and leadership actually looks like, and what really happened with the Roy Keane criticism . Bruno Fernandes is the captain of Manchester United and one of the most driven midfielders of his generation. Since joining in 2020, he has scored 108 goals in 328 appearances, won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award a record 5 times, and equalled the Premier League's all-time single-season assist record with 20 a...

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy is a leading voice in AI safety and a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering. He coined the term “AI safety” in 2010 and has published over 100 papers on the dangers of AI.In today’s moment, Roman unpacks the jobs AI might replace, and how the idea of work itself could be challenged. Driverless cars, humanoid robots, superintelligence on the horizon…is it too late to regain control? What will our future actually look like? Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/kM19qMRnG2b<...

Theoretical physicist Dr Michio Kaku has spent 70 years searching for the single equation that could explain everything in existence. He reveals why there’s almost certainly life beyond Earth, how quantum computers will soon crack every bank account and digital codes, and why the secret to human immortality already exists!Dr Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist, co-founder of String Field Theory, and Professor at the City College of New York. He is one of science's most prominent public communicators, and is also the author of bestselling books such as, 'Quantum Supremacy: How the Quantum Co...

Insulin Expert Dr David Unwin has put 157 patients into drug-free Type 2 diabetes remission using diet alone. He reveals the hidden teaspoon of sugar in your everyday food, the link between sugar and cancer, and why the average person will spend 23 years of their life in poor health.Dr David Unwin is an NHS GP with over 40 years in general practice, known for his expertise in reversing Type 2 diabetes through dietary changes. He was named NHS Innovator of the Year in 2016 and is the co-author of the most-read paper in BMJ Open, on reversing Type 2 diabetes through a...

Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author who specialises in the science of sleep, circadian rhythms, and the hidden ways our brains shape our nights.In today’s moment, he unpacks how poor sleep can change everything from your appetite and weight to your emotions, cravings, and long-term health. He reveals what your body clock is really doing, and his true opinion on sleep trackers: harmful or helpful?Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/6btyk6znG2bAp...