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. The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://thediary.com/products/one-percent-diary ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://thediary.com/products/the-conversation-cards-2nd-edition ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4
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Testosterone Expert: The Truth About DAD BOD & Why Women Find Fathers More Attractive!
Monday, 24 August 2026
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 h...
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Most Replayed Moment: Better Sleep Doesn't Always Mean Longer Sleep! Fix These Habits Today
Friday, 21 August 2026
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 sl...
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Konstantin Kisin & The Financial Crash Expert: Our Leaders Have Lost Control, It's TOO LATE To Stop!
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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. Steve Keen is an ...
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Top Scientist REVEALS: We Invented Heaven, God Is A Human Invention! | Prof Brian Greene
Monday, 17 August 2026
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 Meanin...
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Most Replayed Moment: Fear Is A Skill You Can Train! Lessons From The World's Greatest Climber
Friday, 14 August 2026
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. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https...
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Fat Loss Scientist: It’s Easy To Lose Weight, But Here’s Why You WON’T Do It! | Dr Andy Galpin
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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 hav...
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The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth Godin
Monday, 10 August 2026
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 explains: ◼️ Why being "good ...
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Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain Now
Friday, 7 August 2026
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.link/FCjUBa95n5b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/jJOy01c6n5b ...
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Top Bitcoin Holder: Ask AI To Do THIS, Stop Trying To Out-Work The Robots! | Michael Saylor
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Secretary Pete Buttigieg: The American Dream Is DEAD. We're Running Out Of Time To Fix It!
Monday, 3 August 2026
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 Democratic nomination for Presid...
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Most Replayed Moment: Ex-CIA Reveals What Spies Know About Human Nature
Friday, 31 July 2026
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/9k4pMiF564b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/eAG8tCJ564b Watch t...
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Ray Dalio: I Predicted The 2008 Crash, I Know What Comes Next
Thursday, 30 July 2026
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, and what actually makes b...
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Vitamin D Expert: The Supplement World Is Giving The WRONG Advice!
Monday, 27 July 2026
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 ...
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Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!
Friday, 24 July 2026
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
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
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
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
1,700 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
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
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
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
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
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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Anti-Aging Expert: This Reverses Gray Hair & Boosts Your Energy!
Thursday, 2 July 2026
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
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
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
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: Women’s Sexual Health, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Orgasms!
Monday, 22 June 2026
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
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
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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