The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

What if everything you thought you knew about the final moments of life was completely wrong? Dr. Christopher Kerr dives into the realities of dying and what over 1,500 patient interviews reveal about human consciousness. Dr. Christopher Kerr is a pioneering hospice physician, neurobiologist, and CEO who has spent nearly three decades studying the profound psychological and spiritual experiences of the dying. His groundbreaking research on end-of-life dreams and visions challenges conventional medical views on mortality and grief. His bestselling book, Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End, aims to destigmatize the dying process and reframe how we understand the end of life. Trigger Warning: Please note there are mentions of grief and death, including the death of children within this conversation. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Reality of Death: Dying is a gradual, peaceful dimming of the senses rather than a painful or terrifying medical event. ■ End-of-Life Visions: Over 80% of patients experience remarkably vivid, comforting dreams and visions of deceased loved ones as they approach death. ■ The Shift in Priorities: Dying individuals stop caring about worldly achievements or legacy, focusing entirely on relationships and ensuring they are not a burden to family. ■ Healing Old Wounds: Terminal patients frequently experience profound psychological transformation and resolve deep-seated childhood trauma in their final days. ■ The True Meaning of Life: Human existence is ultimately defined by our capacity for interdependency and love rather than individual accomplishments. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:11 Why I’ve Interviewed Over 1,500 Dying Patients 00:03:29 Do Dying People See Their Loved Ones Who’ve Passed? 00:09:14 The Interview That Changed Me Most 00:11:31 How Deathbed Dreams Differ From Normal Dreams 00:13:46 Is This Biological or Spiritual? 00:16:03 Are Dying Patients Just Delirious? 00:17:04 The Biggest Misconceptions About Death 00:18:25 Do People Really Have Regrets When They Die? 00:19:17 What Dying Patients Actually Care About 00:21:29 Are We Chasing the Wrong Things in Life? 00:26:39 Is Dying Painful? 00:27:42 How Dying Patients Find Peace 00:28:42 How Modern Medicine Has Changed the Way We Die 00:31:37 Making Peace With People Before You Die 00:32:45 Lessons From the Dying You Can Use Today 00:33:43 Facing Extreme Regret at the End of Life 00:39:03 Ads 00:41:12 Do Dying People Want More Time? 00:42:48 Is the Longevity Movement Missing the Point? 00:43:50 What Determines a Peaceful Death 00:44:30 What Happens When People Die Alone 00:46:53 How Dying Brings Unresolved Trauma to the Surface 00:48:17 Is There Life After Death? 00:51:00 Psychedelics at the End of Life 00:51:41 Should We Worry About Having Regrets? 00:52:51 What Caring for the Dying Taught Me 00:53:26 How to Cope When Someone You Love Dies 00:59:05 Losing My Father 01:03:36 Ads 01:04:46 How Hope Changes as We Die 01:07:05 Do People Stop Living Once They Know They’re Dying? 01:07:43 Do We All Die Alone? 01:08:52 How Death Can Heal 01:10:08 Why We Need to Stop “Fighting” Death 01:12:29 My Cancer Diagnosis & How It Changed My View of Death 01:15:45 What Is the Meaning of Life? 01:17:03 How Death Is Different for Children If you’ve been affected by the themes in this episode, support is available. UK: Cruse Bereavement Support - cruse.org.uk The Compassionate Friends - tcf.org.uk US: The Compassionate Friends - compassionatefriends.org The Dougy Center - dougy.org International - findahelpline.com Follow Dr. Christopher Kerr: Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9WpG1ky Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3UJBOLb LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6uC41Jv YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5YduPEb Book: Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/53Kcbph More information on his studies and patient videos can be found at: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4vkysI3 To contact: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/91kvvNr 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Cometeer - https://www.cometeer.com/steven using code STEVEN for $30 off

Are you trapped in a cycle of digital distraction, and brain fog despite working harder than ever? Dr. Sahar Yousef reveals how to take back control of your attention, stop digital addiction, and unlock your true cognitive potential. Dr. Sahar Yousef is a renowned cognitive neuroscientist, professor at UC Berkeley, and the founder of the Becoming Superhuman Lab. She specializes in cognitive neuroplasticity, human performance, and optimizing the biological operating systems of the brain. Her ground-breaking research focuses on building practical frameworks that help high-performers achieve extreme focus, strategic automaticity, and deep workflow mastery without burning out. Join Steven and Dr Sahar Yousef for the first ever live streamed DOAC Workshop, and apply now at https://doacworkshops.com/. In this episode, she explains: ■ The Attention Trap: Technology platforms are deliberately engineered by behavioral neuroscientists to maximize engagement and exploit your brain's survival wiring rather than support your productivity. ■ The Grayscale Hack: Switching your phone's color to grayscale significantly reduces neurological stimulation and can instantly reclaim hours of your scrolling every single week. ■ The Focus Sprint: Breaking your major goals down into granular execution lists with strict time blocking allows you to leverage anticipatory brain networks and double your output. ■ The Myth of Multitasking: Task-switching creates severe attentional baggage that drains your cognitive energy and makes you up to 60% slower than monotasking. ■ The Power of Boredom: Why allowing your mind to wander is the vital mechanism that activates neural network problem-solving and produces your best creative insights. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:27 What's Holding Us Back Today? 00:06:48 Why Should We Listen To You? 00:08:20 What's Stopping Us From Being Productive? 00:12:14 The Productivity Toolkit 00:14:17 Why Is Focus Essential For Your Health? 00:17:34 Does Productivity Software Actually Work? 00:21:50 Why Do We Feel Pressured To Reply Instantly? 00:24:58 How To Separate Signal From Noise 00:27:20 Why The Modern World Fights Our Biology 00:29:11 How To Stop Avoiding Discomfort 00:32:40 How Big Tech Hijacks Your Brain 00:43:52 How To Break Phone Addiction 00:53:17 Ads 00:55:19 The Focus Sprint: How To Double Your Productivity 01:00:48 How To Prioritise Tasks: MITs Vs. LITs 01:04:29 How To Find Your Goals: Finding Your Everest 01:08:42 What Creates True Human Connection? 01:13:52 Why Small Steps Work Better 01:17:46 How To Avoid Distractions: Should You Work To Music? 01:19:58 Do Productivity Timers Actually Work? 01:24:50 Why Boredom Is Good For You 01:30:49 How To Spark Creative Ideas 01:33:17 How To Stop Overthinking And Negative Thoughts 01:36:18 Ads 01:37:27 How To Find Your Chronotype 01:46:11 How Big Tech Manipulates The Public 01:51:21 What Tech Companies Hide About AI 01:55:44 Why Is Thinking For Yourself Getting Harder? 01:59:52 Why Multitasking Doesn't Work 02:05:52 How To Become Luckier In Life Follow Dr. Sahar Yousef: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1wlOOZy Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8bkc1Uq LinkedIn - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9DlHLga TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FyYDi72 Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1zDXa74 Go to MMM Institute - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/t7Wy1O to take the Digital Dependence Index, test your attention span, and more. You will get your personal results and see how you compare to others, while contributing to global open research. Go to MyChronotype - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/51zrfNX to take the chronotype assessment for free use the code: DOAC Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/DOAC-Dr-Sahar-Yousef-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC

AI At Work: Mass Unemployment Or A New Era Of Human Potential? Nick Hanauer is a billionaire entrepreneur, venture capitalist and outspoken advocate for a more inclusive economy. Daniel Priestley is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple businesses helping people build and scale companies. In this moment, Nick Hanauer and Daniel Priestley debate one of the biggest questions facing the future of work: what happens when AI can do more of the tasks we once thought only humans could perform? They explore the uncertainty ahead, the unexpected opportunities emerging, and why the way we think about jobs, businesses and value creation may be about to change for good. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/J19xuXhj85b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/CZYh3Skj85b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Sponsor: Asana - try it at https://asana.com

Are you letting the past or fear of failure hold you back from achieving ultimate business success? Dana White, the relentless CEO behind the UFC, reveals the exact psychological frameworks and savage business tactics required to dominate your industry and build an empire. Dana White is the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the driving force who transformed a $2 million struggling fight promotion into a global sports juggernaut currently valued alongside the world's most elite sports leagues. Now expanding his empire into Power Slap and Zuffa Boxing, White has mastered the brutal mechanics of scaling businesses in highly competitive, chaotic environments. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Victimhood Trap: Why using your childhood trauma as an excuse guarantees failure, and how to psychologically reframe it into fuel for resilience instead. ■ The Loyalty Mandate: How treating business like a literal war requires building a tight-knit team of absolute "killers". ■ Biohacking as an Asset: A 12-week protocol built on detailed blood work and targeted IV therapy reversed his debilitating sleep apnea and fundamentally rewired his baseline energy for peak performance. ■ The Myth of "Making It": Why true entrepreneurs must become addicted to solving daily chaos to stay ahead of competitors and reach the top of your industry. ■ Weaponizing Your Gut: The exact mindset shift required to take massive risks when everyone else claims your vision is entirely impossible. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:17 What Made Dana White a Fighter 00:04:37 What His Childhood Really Looked Like 00:06:07 How His Relationship With His Dad Changed 00:08:05 Why Dana White Has Always Challenged Authority 00:10:18 What He’s Trying to Teach His Son 00:11:11 Why There’s No Such Thing as a Day Off 00:13:25 How Getting Kicked in the Face by Business Changed Him 00:14:46 Why Nobody Owes You Anything 00:16:06 Why Most People Aren’t Cut Out to Be Entrepreneurs 00:17:45 The Principles That Made the UFC Successful 00:19:55 Why Who You Hire Can Make or Break a Business 00:21:51 The Rare Skills Behind Dana White’s Success 00:27:41 Why He Built a Family Through Business 00:32:09 Why Great Leaders Stay in the Weeds 00:33:22 I Love the Haters 00:35:17 How Extreme Focus Fueled His Success 00:37:29 What Transformed His Energy and Health 00:39:54 Ads 00:39:55 Why You Either Have the Killer Instinct or You Don’t 00:42:01 Why You Have to Be a Savage in Business 00:44:43 Can You Learn the Killer Instinct? 00:45:21 Why a Chip on Your Shoulder Can Drive Success 00:46:27 Who Dana White Would Never Want to Compete Against 00:48:55 Do You Believe in Manifestation? 00:53:03 How He Learned to Leave the Past Behind 00:58:56 Has Dana White Forgiven His Mom? 01:04:33 Ads 01:04:34 Why You Should Trust Your Gut Over Focus Groups 01:06:58 Why Chasing a Paycheck Means You’ve Already Lost 01:07:54 How Much of Your Success Was Luck? 01:11:14 Why You Can’t Be Afraid to Take Risks 01:18:11 What Are You Still Chasing? 01:22:13 The One Last Goal He Has to Accomplish 01:24:40 Why Dana Believes He’ll Win at Boxing Follow Dana White: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fgajy25 Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6pRqwZs Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GmEyz0C Twitter/X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ddv4Kda UFC - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/F71pA3 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/DOAC use code DOAC for $20 off Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC

What happens when the relentless pursuit of adrenaline leads to losing your soul in the process? Shawn Ryan reveals the hidden psychological toll of ambition, the dark side of psychedelics, and the ultimate price of true alignment. Shawn Ryan is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and the creator of The Shawn Ryan Show, one of the most influential and widely watched independent podcasts. After transitioning from elite military service and dangerous covert operations into media, he has built an expansive platform known for raw unfiltered conversations. In this episode, he explains: ■ The Adrenaline Trap: How former elite operators often suffer from severe post-service depression because normal civilian life cannot replicate the neurological highs of combat. ■ The Psychedelic Nightmare: Why an intensive ibogaine treatment designed to optimize his mental state instead opened a terrifying portal to the spiritual realm and severe supernatural oppression. ■ The Cost of Alignment: Genuine personal transformation demands going through a shedding phase, in which you consciously step away from profitable ad deals, social networks, and short term incentives to stay true to your values. ■ The Illusion of the Herd: Authentic, lasting achievement relies entirely on nurturing a unique voice anchored in personal belief, while imitating results in creative paralysis. ■ The Ultimate Priority: Chasing ambition eventually demands sacrificing family time, demonstrating that no amount of business success can make up for absence in your children's lives. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:26 What Made Shawn Ryan? 00:03:38 What Separates a Navy SEAL From the Rest of the Military 00:06:09 What Really Happened During Operation Red Wings 00:08:44 How Becoming a Navy SEAL Changed Him 00:09:54 Are Podcasters Being Compromised by Planted Guests? 00:18:25 Did He Endorse Trump? 00:20:19 Has His Opinion on Trump Changed? 00:21:20 How the Military Feels About Deployment to Iran 00:22:30 Would America Be Better Off If Democrats Had Won? 00:29:19 Why the 2028 Election Matters to Him 00:32:48 Why He Deletes Podcast Episodes 00:37:20 Ads 00:39:47 Why He Moved to Colombia After Contracting 00:39:58 Did He Get Involved With Drug Networks in Colombia? 00:42:04 What Happened With the Police in Colombia? 00:46:49 Was Colombia Enough to Make Him Get Clean? 00:47:46 The Turning Point That Changed Everything 00:49:56 Why Going to Therapy Was So Difficult 00:51:02 Why He Turned to Psychedelic Therapy 00:54:14 What Is Ibogaine and Why Did He Take It? 00:57:16 The Hell He Experienced During Ibogaine 01:00:01 What Happened During His Psychedelic Experience 01:00:59 How That Experience Changed His Life 01:08:23 Ads 01:09:32 What Is an Exorcism and What Actually Happens? 01:11:44 How His Experiences Affected His Family 01:19:23 Had Supernatural Things Happened Before? 01:21:34 What He Thinks About Sponsors Walking Away 01:34:36 What Is Glacier and Why Does It Matter? Follow Shawn Ryan: YouTube: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DoJWKmI Instagram: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AKYL4qQ X: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Fofoug4 Glacier App: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/APvONfo - (20% off for the first 3 months) 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

What if the right work-life balance looks completely different at every stage of your life Nicola Kilner is the Co-Founder and CEO of DECIEM, the company behind The Ordinary, one of the world’s most disruptive and successful beauty brands. In this moment, Nicola Kilner reveals what the earliest days of building DECIEM really looked like, why the traditional rules of work-life balance didn’t always apply, and how an intense startup culture helped shape the company it became. She also explains why knowing exactly what you’re not good at can be one of a leader’s greatest strengths and the lesson she learned when the skills that helped build a startup were no longer enough to lead it at scale. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/qzeuYcCBF6b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/uzyOKKoBF6b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Nicola Kilner: https://theordinary.com/en-gb/about-us/our-founder.html Wayfair - Visit http://Wayfair.com to start your home refresh

Discover the spiritual and psychological creative process that legendary producer Rick Rubin uses to help the world's biggest artists transcend and achieve greatness. Rick Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, and the author of the philosophical bestseller The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Having collaborated with icons like Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Adele, Tom Petty, and Kanye West, Rubin does not rely on commercial metrics or audience testing to guide his workflow. He shares practical strategies for dismantling the prisons of identity, harnessing the power of "indefensible" ideas, and cultivating a state of pure creative freedom. In this episode, he explains: ■ The "Indefensible" Act: Why the greatest artistic breakthroughs defy logic and market research. ■ The Vacuum Strategy: How walking away from obligations that no longer serve you creates an energetic void, allowing the universe to present massive unexpected opportunities. ■ The Audience Trap: Why focusing on commercial incentives and audience expectations completely undermines the creative process. ■ Deconstructing the Greats: The psychological traits that separate good musicians from generational icons. ■ The Trauma of Success: Rubin opens up about his crippling depressive episode at age 33 after a corporate restructuring at Def Jam. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:38 Rick Rubin’s "Indefensible" Rule 00:05:24 How a Meme Became Rick Rubin's "The Way of Code" 00:10:34 Why Risk Beats "More of the Same" 00:16:43 How Jay-Z's 99 Problems Was Made 00:20:47 Transcendental Meditation & Finding What You Love 00:29:00 Is Creativity Innate? 00:33:51 Stop Comparing Yourself 00:35:47 The "Lazy Workaholic" & Avoiding Deadlines 00:38:23 The 4 Phases of Creativity 00:41:04 Should You Quit Your Job to Chase Your Dream? 00:48:15 How Rick Rubin Knows an Artist Will Be Great 00:54:15 Feeling Boxed In? The “Reset Button" for Your Life 00:57:50 Ads 00:59:47 Your Identity Is the Trap: How to Start Over 01:07:39 My Depressive Episode at 33 and What It Taught Me 01:17:11 How to Be More Original 01:27:52 Is AI Dangerous? 01:29:24 Can AI Be Creative? 01:35:09 What Makes a Great Artist in the AI Era? 01:40:27 Studio Miracles 01:46:45 When the World Rejects Your Work 01:54:24 The Ace of Spades Story: Why Jay-Z Walked Away From Cristal 02:01:00 Ads 02:02:24 What If Your Art Isn't Good? 02:07:03 What Made Jay-Z Different: Inside His Writing Process 02:17:35 What Makes Kanye Brilliant + Were Great Artists Born Great? 02:22:51 The Artists Who Changed Rick Rubin 02:31:50 Why Rick Rubin Made the Jay-Z Documentary 02:42:18 Who Would You Thank? Follow Rick Rubin: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2PaPSZI X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/88EVXdF YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HGY2CrI The Way of Code - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CTcdN7D Tetragrammaton - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/vdp2of 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY

Ed Zitron, Roman Yampolskiy, Nate Soares and Andrew McAfee discuss the risk of AI. This debate brings together four distinct voices at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution: Ed Zitron - A prominent tech critic and CEO of EZPR Andrew McAfee - Principal research scientist at MIT and Cofounder and Codirector of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Nate Soares - President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and author of *If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies* Roman Yampolskiy - Computer scientist pioneer in the field of AI safety, cybersecurity and digital forensics In this debate, they explain: ■ The Sandbox Breakout: How a recent swarm of AI agents bypassed security restrictions, cheated on their evaluations, and actively attempted to delete their own log files to hide their tracks from human overseers. ■ Recursive Self-Improvement: The structural mechanics behind the "fast takeoff" theory, detailing how an AI capable of automated research could exponentially upgrade its own intelligence and architectures in a matter of days. ■ The Illusion of Control: Why attempting to contain an artificial superintelligence is comparable to placing a digital Einstein in a jail cell with an internet connection. ■ The Alignment Trap: How the process of training AI to predict human text inherently forces it to become smarter than the humans providing the data. ■ Present Harms vs. Future Extinction: The ideological divide over whether we must immediately halt AI research to prevent a rogue superintelligence, or increasingly regulate the massive compute expenditures of tech monopolies to address economic and security threats. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:22 How Likely Is AI to Cause Human Extinction? 00:04:08 How Could AI Actually Cause Human Extinction? 00:09:46 Why AI Safety Became an Urgent Priority 00:11:15 Roman’s Case for Taking AI Risk Seriously 00:15:04 Can Humans Control an AI Smarter Than Us? 00:26:13 How Do You Control Something Smarter Than You? 00:29:19 Will AI Intelligence Keep Accelerating? 00:41:40 What Are the Real Risks of Superintelligence? 00:50:04 When Does AI Become an Existential Crisis? 01:00:15 How Much Job Disruption Could AI Really Cause? 01:14:57 Why AI Companies Believe They Can Control Superintelligence 01:20:30 Should We Give Up AI Ownership to Protect Cybersecurity? 01:36:32 What Happens If AI Companies Stay on This Path? 01:43:50 What Are AI Logs and Why Do They Matter? 01:52:45 Could a Non-Coder Build a Jail for an AI Einstein? 02:00:33 How Does the Future of AI Make You Feel? 02:06:42 How Soon Could We Reach Superintelligence? 02:19:51 Who Should Be Held Accountable for AI-Related Cybercrime? Follow Ed Zitron: Linktree - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4XH1I3o Better Offline - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/D46entx X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Lv4gas AI Is Already In Dangerous Hands - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HFEKLgG Where’s Your Ed At Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/PKEJr1 You can get $10 off your first year of Where's Your Ed At Premium, here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BE4VQcS Follow Andrew McAfee: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/xKxOg7 X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bf2vyMQ Linkedin - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Ek3IQqI Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EBbsts8 Follow Nate Soares: If Anyone Builds it, Everyone Dies - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4zIyY9u X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8gDoVCU Linkedin - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9Q3PAc YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AwerSzm Follow Roman Yampolskiy: Who is Roman Yampolskiy? - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8ikum9s Research Papers - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G2BbVXx Roman Forum Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7zvifcd Books: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5Bn72tw Social Media: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/65G3fhN Facebook - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/HRMWccu Linkedin - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FM85mii 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wayfair - Visit http://Wayfair.com to start your home refresh

Are you using AI to strengthen your brain - or slowly teaching it not to think for itself? Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned brain health expert who has scanned the brains of Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Kendall Jenner. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine with Geoffrey Hinton, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI. In this moment, Dr Amen and Dr Sejnowski break down how AI affects memory, learning and critical thinking. They explain why the real risk may not be the fact we’re using chatbots, but how we use them - and reveal the simple ways AI can become something that strengthens your thinking rather than replacing it. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/Zyn6iMBw55b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/uQ7ncAEw55b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

Are you dealing with a master manipulator? Learn how to identify the hidden red flags of liars, psychopaths and narcissists before they cause lasting damage. Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a renowned psychologist and director of the Truth and Trust Lab at the University of British Columbia, breaks down the science of deception and toxic behavior. Drawing from her extensive peer-reviewed research and her eye-opening book, Poisonous People, she shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you recognize dark personality traits and protect your mental well being. In this episode, she explains: ■ The Warning Signs: How to spot the early behavioral red flags of the "Dark Tetrad" (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) before you get hurt. ■ The Manipulation Playbook: The exact psychological tactics toxic individuals use to control and deceive others, including what gaslighting actually means. ■ The Lie-Detector Myth: Why relying on eye contact, fidgeting, and body language is actually a terrible way to catch a liar. ■ The Two Faces of Narcissism: How to identify the different types (including why one completely crumbles at the slightest criticism), and the devastating toll of working for a psychopathic boss. ■ Defense Strategies: Proven techniques to outsmart dangerous personalities, set ironclad boundaries, and dramatically improve your life. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 Why This Research Into Psychopathy Matters 00:02:58 Why Psychopathy Is Getting More Attention 00:04:05 Can You Spot a Psychopath in 5 Seconds? 00:05:30 How Facial Expressions Reveal What People Really Feel 00:08:56 Can You Predict If Someone Is Guilty? 00:09:59 Three Signs Someone Might Be Lying 00:13:46 Can Anyone Learn to Spot a Liar? 00:20:29 Why the Eye Contact Myth Gets Body Language Wrong 00:21:53 Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Sadism Explained 00:34:49 The Biggest Myths About Psychopaths Debunked 00:36:28 How Common Are Dark Personality Traits? 00:38:05 Are Dark Traits Caused by Genetics or Childhood? 00:41:13 How to Increase Your Chances of Becoming a Good Parent 00:44:23 What Happens Inside a Psychopath's Brain? 00:46:06 Can Dark Personality Traits Be Cured? 00:49:30 Ads 00:51:32 Why Being Lied to Makes You Feel Distant 00:57:14 Can You Be Warm and Competent at the Same Time? 00:59:57 Why Dark Personality Traits Don't Get You Ahead 01:04:41 How to Spot Red Flags in Dating Profiles and Relationships 01:12:44 Ads 01:13:52 Why Setting Boundaries Matters More Than You Think 01:17:05 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities 01:19:07 How to Spot Gaslighting and Coercive Control 01:23:29 7 Rules for Dealing With Dark Personalities Continued 01:30:37 How to Communicate With Dark Personalities 01:33:28 How to Become a Better Detective of People's Cues 01:34:00 Why You Should Avoid Face to Face Negotiations 01:37:53 Three Mistakes People Make With Dark Personalities 01:39:37 How the 10% Do the Damage and the Biggest Lie About Success 01:41:10 What Is the Greatest Lie We've All Been Told? Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Leanne-ten-Brinke-Independent-Research-Further-Reading_final.pdf Follow Leanne: YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EkuzZ3K Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2MRcXEs TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/EL537g7 You can purchase Leanne’s book, ‘Poisonous People: Psychopathy, Narcissism, Manipulation, Sadism: How to Resist Them and Improve Your Life’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3lYxLjb Learn more from the online resources, here: Assess your own levels of (light and) dark traits - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1OsGuG0 Get support - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4F2i8Oj 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/steven

Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus! Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'. He explains: ■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself ■ Why high cortisol first thing in the morning is actually good for you ■ The eye-movement trick to fall asleep instantly ■ A neuroscientist's take on God, prayer, and religion ■ The simple trick that lowers your blood sugar spikes after you eat Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 Introducing Protocols 00:03:44 When High Cortisol Is A Good Thing 00:06:42 Why Hydration Matters 00:07:55 Why Morning Sunlight Matters 00:13:18 How Light Can Boost Metabolism 00:18:49 Why Sunlight Is A Powerful Health Tool 00:20:53 How To Offset Night Shifts And Screen Time 00:23:58 The Best Exercise Routine For All-Round Fitness 00:25:56 Do Ice Baths Raise Cortisol? 00:28:48 How To Build Willpower And Tenacity 00:31:18 What Does Calming Your Nervous System Mean? 00:35:48 The Comfort Crisis: Do Hard Things 00:38:31 What Should You Actually Eat? 00:41:28 How Starchy Foods Can Calm Stress 00:43:29 Cortisol Is Not The Stress Hormone 00:46:20 How To Reduce Stress Fast 00:52:08 How To Increase Your HRV 00:55:44 The Eye Movement Trick To Fall Back To Sleep 01:00:24 Ads 01:02:26 Could A Peptide Improve REM Sleep? 01:03:47 The Truth About Peptides 01:12:55 What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Reality 01:18:25 Do You Believe In God As A Neuroscientist? 01:28:14 Could Religion Be An Antidote To Modern Suffering? 01:36:43 Ads 01:37:52 How To Create The Ideal Sleep Environment 01:39:29 You Need To Do Effortful Work Daily 01:47:52 How To Tap Into Your Unconscious 01:54:27 Glymphatic Drainage: Can It Reduce Eye Bags? 01:58:39 Do You Really Need Supplements? 02:03:44 The Benefits Of A Post-Meal Walk 02:07:22 Why Metabolism Doesn't Have To Decline With Age Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Prof-Andrew-Huberman-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-v2.1.pdf Take Andrew Huberman’s ‘Protocols’ quiz here! https://10protocols.web.app/ Follow Andrew Huberman: X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DExmJwB Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1ACSEfP Huberman Lab Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3mXpbNy You can pre-order 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9j6yBxC Previous guests mentioned in this episode: Dr. Roger Seheult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQJlGHVmdrA Dr. Andy Galpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmz--DQty8o Dr. Arthur Brooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRY-foz-ZAw Dr. David Sinclair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnvWAP99r3Y Dr. Martha Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fajtQSCHfvE Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyhmvAL-iYw 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 ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC

As you build a successful life, are you making sure it’s meaningful too? Tony Robbins is a world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach who has spent decades studying the forces that shape human behaviour, achievement and fulfilment. In this moment, Tony shares the hidden needs influencing almost every decision we make, and explains why money, status and freedom can still leave people feeling strangely unfulfilled. He explores what social media may be amplifying in us, why some of our strongest drives can quietly work against the life we want, and what can help us build a life that feels not just successful, but deeply meaningful. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/VDxq5xcGH5b Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZIsEDFeGH5b Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Tony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/

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 Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives’. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:13 Role Of Fathers In Parenting 00:06:10 What Happens To The Brain When You Become A Father? 00:09:09 Why Testosterone Drops When Men Become Fathers 00:11:22 Should Men Be Worried About Lower Testosterone? 00:15:39 What Fatherhood Can Change In A Man’s Personality 00:19:00 The Upsides And Downsides Of Parenting 00:21:30 What Happens When We Make Parents Fight? 00:23:48 Why The Birth Experience Can Shape Your Relationship 00:27:25 Are People Waiting For The Perfect Time To Have Kids? 00:30:44 Why Fewer People May Be Choosing Parenthood 00:35:12 Ads 00:37:34 Do Parents Actually Have Healthier Brains? 00:45:02 What Does Daycare Really Mean For Children? 00:47:17 Why Mothers Become The Default Parent 00:49:10 Maternal Gatekeeping And Weaponized Incompetence 00:52:04 What Really Happens To Relationships After A Baby 00:54:27 Why Fathers Can Experience Postpartum Depression 00:56:45 Can Your Personality Predict Whether You’ll Divorce? 01:00:51 Why Women’s Ovulation May Be Harder To Detect 01:03:06 How Can You Increase Your Chances Of Conceiving? 01:04:03 What Every New Father Needs To Know 01:04:51 Ads 01:05:51 How Should Parents Divide Baby Care? 01:07:54 What Couples Should Do Before Having Kids 01:13:26 How To Protect Your Relationship After Having Children 01:15:24 Is The Dad Bod More Attractive? 01:18:36 What Does Your Childhood Teach You About Parenting? 01:20:30 How Divorce Can Affect Children 01:20:47 Are Humans Really Meant To Be Monogamous? 01:22:09 What Are The Biggest Concerns About Modern Parenthood? 01:23:54 What Systemic Change Could Transform Parenting? She explains: ◼ Why a father's brain physically shrinks when you become a dad ◼ Why testosterone drops in new fathers ◼ Why the "dad bod" may signal a more attentive hands-on father ◼ Why men experience postpartum depression ◼ Why raising a child was never meant to be done by two people alone Follow Dr. Darby: Website - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/6wyEXDT Substack - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1iY1VAb Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/48ogGf4 TikTok - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bdn7jlF NEST Lab - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8PwWwEd You can purchase Dr Darby’s Book, ‘Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How It Shapes Men's Lives’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2eavkOe You can join her US based ‘Daddy Stroller Social Club’, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/2uWEONI Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Dr-Darby-Saxbe-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-1.pdf The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Linkedin Talent Solutions - http://linkedin.com/DOAC Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO