The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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. My New Book: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOAC IG: https://www.instagram.com/steven LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbartlett-123

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  • Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!

    Friday, 24 July 2026

    26 minutes

    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/lqeNCD5N14b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/zaKGMU9N14b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%...

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  • URGENT UPDATE - Iran War Expert: 70% Chance US Sends Troops To Iran THIS WEEK! | Robert Pape

    Thursday, 23 July 2026

    1 hour 41 minutes

    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 the Age of Violent Populism”...

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  • The Man Who Made $100M Before 32: The Secret Was To Stop Letting Them Control Me | Alex Hormozi

    Monday, 20 July 2026

    2 hours 22 minutes

    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 sold 2.9 million copies in a single day and broke the Gui...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: The Framework To Instantly Become Better At Conversation!

    Friday, 17 July 2026

    34 minutes

    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 nat...

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  • Leading Cancer Researcher: They’re Ignoring My Research, Cancer Patients Must Know This!

    Thursday, 16 July 2026

    1 hour 46 minutes

    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 ...

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  • OpenAI Whistleblower FINALLY Speaks: “AI Has A 70% Chance Of Going Horribly Wrong!“

    Monday, 13 July 2026

    2 hours 1 minute

    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 ...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: Are You Really Gluten Intolerant? It Could Be This Instead!

    Friday, 10 July 2026

    20 minutes

    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/32c3lvtL5rrQQiAs8QbJsW Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/WGPl0LtXB4b W...

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  • Neil deGrasse Tyson On Aliens, Simulation Theory, and What Happens Inside A Black Hole

    Thursday, 9 July 2026

    1 hour 49 minutes

    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 ◼️ Why it would be easier to ...

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  • UFC Legend Dustin Poirier: I Lost My Mind. I’ll Never Let It Happen Again.

    Monday, 6 July 2026

    1 hour 33 minutes

    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 public intoxication at an Atlanta airport, after which he shar...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: The Mid-Year Reset - Atomic Habits Author On How To Get Back On Track

    Friday, 3 July 2026

    29 minutes

    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. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/8lScRqw...

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  • Dr. Martin Picard: How Stress Physically Drains Your Cells, Why You’re Tired & How to Reverse It

    Thursday, 2 July 2026

    2 hours 41 minutes

    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 an ...

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  • Women’s Fitness Expert: What You NEED To Know About Dieting & Exercise | Dr. Stephanie Estima

    Monday, 29 June 2026

    1 hour 35 minutes

    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: ◼ Th...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: Sleep Expert On The Truth About Melatonin And Magnesium

    Friday, 26 June 2026

    45 minutes

    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/wQcb5LG9w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/jzhGXRO9w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Matthew Walker: https://www.sleepdip...

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  • Billionaire's WARNING: I'm SELLING. The Crash Is Already Here!

    Thursday, 25 June 2026

    1 hour 46 minutes

    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 ...

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  • Dr Rachel Rubin: "I'm Filled With Rage!" Your Doctor Was Never Taught About Women's Bodies!

    Monday, 22 June 2026

    1 hour 48 minutes

    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 heal...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: The 4 Personalities Living In Your Brain! How To Switch Between Them

    Friday, 19 June 2026

    26 minutes

    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/lV13mTW7w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OK4itZY7w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryO...

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  • Vice President JD Vance: No One Saw This Coming, The Ceasefire Is Real!

    Thursday, 18 June 2026

    1 hour 48 minutes

    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 childhood can determine your entire future ◼️Why he we...

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  • Creatine Expert: Creatine Is The Secret To Weight Loss

    Monday, 15 June 2026

    1 hour 16 minutes

    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 creat...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: Is Milk Healthy? The Truth About Dairy, Sugar, Fruit And Fasting

    Friday, 12 June 2026

    22 minutes

    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/U6SytX86w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/v3YPvgd7w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Dr Mark Hyman: https://drhyman.com/

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  • Graham Hancock: The Case for a Lost Civilization

    Thursday, 11 June 2026

    1 hour 56 minutes

    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 ...

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  • Death of the Middle Class: Billionaire vs Entrepreneur DEBATE - Daniel Priestley v Nick Hanauer

    Monday, 8 June 2026

    2 hours 32 minutes

    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 ...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: Brené Brown on Vulnerability, Self Esteem and The Four Skillsets Of Courage

    Friday, 5 June 2026

    32 minutes

    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/7mDUjlx5w3b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/9LQuVQz5w3b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

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  • Christian Apologist: The Truth About Christianity (And Why Atheism Is Fading)

    Thursday, 4 June 2026

    1 hour 26 minutes

    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 Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, with 3 doctorates and over 70 peer-reviewed mathematical papers. He is also the author of books such as '2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity' and 'My...

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  • Tech Whistleblower: You Only Have 3 Years Left Before This Hits! - Mo Gawdat

    Monday, 1 June 2026

    2 hours 2 minutes

    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 give you a 400-point IQ boost, and why most people are wasting it ◾ Wh...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: The Hidden Organ That Controls Exactly How You Age!

    Friday, 29 May 2026

    36 minutes

    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: https://g2ul0.app.link/w4ntZ38nG2b Apple: http...

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  • EMERGENCY DEBATE: The Economy Is About To Collapse! The 2026 AI Crisis Nobody Sees Coming

    Thursday, 28 May 2026

    1 hour 43 minutes

    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 political commentator and ...

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  • Bruno Fernandes: Roy Keane Twisted My Words. They Offered Me £200M, I Said No.

    Monday, 25 May 2026

    1 hour 35 minutes

    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 assis...

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  • Most Replayed Moment: AI Safety Expert Predicts The Next 20 Years! Will It Really Take All Jobs?

    Friday, 22 May 2026

    37 minutes

    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 Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/D8XtGbUnG2b Watch the Epi...

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  • World-Renowned Physicist: The Truth About Aliens! UFOs Are Definitely Robotic - Michio Kaku

    Thursday, 21 May 2026

    1 hour 39 minutes

    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 Qua...

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  • Fatty Liver Expert: Your Liver Is Filling With Fat Right Now - Dr David Unwin

    Monday, 18 May 2026

    2 hours 11 minutes

    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 low-carbohydrate diet....

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