The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

In this compilation moment, Dr. Daniel Amen and Dr. Terry Sejnowski examine the intersection of AI and brain health. They discuss how tools like chatbots influence memory formation, critical thinking, and learning processes. The central argument is that AI's impact depends entirely on how it is used—it can either replace thinking and weaken cognitive skills, or be deployed deliberately to strengthen them.

Behavioral researcher Vanessa Van Edwards returns to decode the psychology of connection. She explains why autopilot social scripts kill rapport, reveals a three‑level conversational blueprint for going deep fast, and shares body‑language techniques to project warmth and competence. Using her newest book Conversation, she gives a science‑backed primer on charisma, turn‑taking, and the story archetypes that shape every interaction.

Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, director of the Truth and Trust Lab at UBC, unpacks the science of deception and dark personality traits. She explains how to spot the early warning signs of the Dark Tetrad—psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism—and debunks common lie-detection myths, showing why relying on eye contact and body language often fails. The conversation defines gaslighting, contrasts grandiose and vulnerable narcissism, and offers practical strategies for setting boundaries with toxic people. She also challenges the myth that dark traits lead to success, revealing how they often backfire in the long run.

In this highlight from The Diary of a CEO, Dr. Annette Bosworth (Dr. Boz) describes the often-overlooked early warning signs of insulin resistance, including visible changes on the skin. She explains how chronically high insulin can silently damage the body, and how these signs differ between men and women. Dr. Bosworth also introduces her 12‑step keto continuum, a structured protocol designed to lower high insulin through incremental dietary changes. The episode offers practical, actionable insights for catching metabolic dysfunction early.

Andrew Huberman, Stanford neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast, returns to share his daily protocols for optimizing brain and body. He explains why the morning cortisol spike is beneficial, reframes cortisol as a necessary energy-mobilizing hormone, and advocates for doing hard things to build resilience. Huberman also discusses an eye movement trick to fall asleep, the benefits of post-meal walks, and offers a neuroscientist's perspective on religion and spirituality. The episode promotes his upcoming book 'Protocols' and includes practical, science-backed routines.

Entrepreneur and scientist David Friedberg sits down with Steven Bartlett to argue that America is in imperial decline, driven by unsustainable spending, a broken social safety net, and a housing market that traps the middle class. He explains why he believes a wave of socialism is coming by 2028 and why he sees AI not as a job destroyer but as a deflationary force that will make people richer by lowering costs. The conversation covers his role on President Trump's science and technology advisory council, the economics of the trillion-dollar robot race, and the epigenetic discoveries that could reshape how we think about aging.

Tony Robbins shares the hidden emotional needs that drive our decisions and explains why external markers like money, status, and freedom often leave people feeling unfulfilled. He explores how social media may amplify shallow drives and how our strongest impulses can quietly work against the life we truly want. The conversation emphasizes that a deeply meaningful life comes from understanding and redirecting these inner forces toward growth and contribution.

Ed Zitron, tech critic and host of Better Offline, argues that the generative AI industry is a massive bubble built on hype. He explains why he believes AI is a con, why companies like OpenAI and Anthropic cannot turn a profit, and how the billions invested in data centers could become a $500 billion debt bomb. Zitron dispels myths about superintelligence, insists AI won't cause widespread job losses, and warns of an impending tech depression. He also discusses the manipulation behind the AI narrative and what the public should do to protect themselves.

Dr. Darby Saxbe explains the neuroscience of the 'parental brain,' revealing how fatherhood physically reshapes men's minds. Her research shows dads lose grey matter and testosterone drops after becoming fathers—changes that may actually prime them for more attentive caregiving. The conversation covers why men experience postpartum depression, how the birth experience shapes relationships, and what couples should discuss before having children.

In this clip from a longer interview, performance scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes discusses the daily habits that influence sleep quality, addressing common questions about alcohol, caffeine, and sleep duration.

A provocative debate between satirist Konstantin Kisin and rebel economist Steve Keen tackles the West's biggest crises: immigration, debt, climate change, and AI. Kisin warns that mass immigration is fraying social cohesion and could ignite civil unrest, while Keen argues that private debt, not government borrowing, is the real economic time bomb. Keen also declares climate breakdown inevitable and ultimate, overshadowing all other threats, and the pair explore the dystopian possibility of AI stripping away human free will.

Theoretical physicist Brian Greene joins Steven Bartlett to explore the frontiers of physics and philosophy. The conversation spans string theory, the simulation hypothesis, and whether AI could develop consciousness deserving of rights. Greene explains why most physicists accept that time travel into the future is already possible, why he rejects the idea of free will, and how contemplating cosmic timescales reshapes our understanding of meaning and mortality.

Alex Honnold, the first person to free solo Yosemite's 3,000-foot El Capitan without ropes or safety equipment, joins Steven Bartlett for a replayed excerpt from the full episode. He explains why he still feels fear and how decades of repeatedly confronting it have changed the way he responds to it. He shares how to make seemingly impossible challenges feel manageable and offers a provocative perspective on modern life and what it means to feel free. The conversation frames fear as a trainable skill rather than an obstacle to eliminate.

Dr Andy Galpin, Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University, discusses why a common sleep disorder goes undiagnosed in huge numbers of people and how it silently damages health. He covers practical levers for better sleep and daily energy, including morning light, light pollution, melatonin, supplements, caffeine, sleep trackers, bed sharing, room temperature, and screen time. He also explains simple at-home sleep tests and why waking up exhausted after eight hours may be a warning sign. Steven Bartlett shares his own cholesterol result during the conversation.

Bestselling author Seth Godin discusses why perfectionism keeps people stuck, the strategic skill of knowing when to quit, and why consistency beats authenticity. He explains how the sunk cost fallacy traps people in dead-end paths, and why aiming for 'good enough' is often more effective than striving for perfection. Godin offers frameworks for getting unstuck and choosing yourself when the system won't.

Neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola discusses the decades-long preclinical window of Alzheimer’s disease and the evidence that exercise is one of the most powerful interventions for preserving brain health. She explains why grip strength may serve as a practical marker of cognitive resilience, and describes a specific training approach that produces striking adaptations in the aging heart.

Michael Saylor discusses the future of work in an AI-driven world and the importance of embracing AI rather than trying to out-work robots, tying into his strong belief in Bitcoin as a transformative asset.

Former US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg argues that American democracy is facing an existential crisis and that the everyday problems citizens experience are not accidents but the result of deliberate choices. He shares unreported details about the US strike on Iran and the subsequent failed ceasefire, exposes the unfairness of the tax system, warns that AI will disrupt not just jobs but people's identities, and alleges that the administration hid critical information about fallen American troops. The conversation covers the path to saving democracy and the hard reforms almost no one wants to undertake.

Former CIA officer and whistleblower John Kiriakou shares what intelligence work teaches about human behavior. He describes how spies are trained to read people through subtle signals, the careful approach to trust and deception, and the personal insights gained from years of studying others. His perspective offers a rare glimpse into the psychological tools of espionage and the lessons they hold for everyday life.

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, lays out his 'big cycle' framework for the rise and fall of nations and argues that the U.S. and U.K. are already in decline. He discusses why he thinks we are in an AI bubble, warns that cash is the worst long‑term store of value, and foresees a sharp wealth divide from AI automation. He also offers advice for diversification and where young entrepreneurs should look for opportunities.

Neurologist Dr. Stasha Gominak explains her controversial theory that widespread sleep problems stem from a hidden vitamin D deficiency combined with B-vitamin depletion. She argues that the skin's own production of vitamin D is irreplaceable, and that routine supplementation without proper monitoring may worsen sleep. Drawing on her two published papers and her RightSleep method, she connects the rise of conditions like ADHD, depression, and diabetes to a shared root in indoor living and gut microbiome disruption.

In this highlight from a previous interview, Matthew McConaughey discusses how our obsession with comfort is eroding our potential. He argues that real growth requires resistance and that avoiding discomfort leads to stagnation. He shares a personal mindset shift that changed how he approaches life's challenges, moving from seeking ease to embracing struggle as the path to a more meaningful life.

Political scientist Robert Pape, who has advised every White House since 9/11, argues the Iran conflict is entering a deadlier phase with potential US ground troop deployment imminent. He breaks down how Iran consolidated regional power despite US bombing campaigns, how a failed peace agreement shifted the balance of power, and the economic and geopolitical risks facing the US if the conflict escalates further.

Alex Hormozi returns to share counterintuitive lessons from building a $250M portfolio. He argues that in an AI-obsessed world, the real opportunities are in practical, reality-based businesses like plumbing, and that delegating hard thinking to machines atrophies your greatest asset. He highlights that revenue retention is more important than acquisition, that reputation and physical reality are the only moats AI cannot erode, and that choosing the right life partner is the single best financial decision. He also opens up about navigating his hardest personal year alongside his greatest financial success.

Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business School professor and author of 'Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves,' breaks down the research-backed framework for better conversations. She reveals the subtle habits that damage likability, why people feel unheard, and the specific changes that make interactions more natural, engaging, and memorable.

Cancer researcher Thomas Seyfried argues that mainstream oncology has fundamentally misunderstood cancer for a century, treating it as primarily genetic when it is actually a mitochondrial metabolic disease. He explains how cancer cells rely on two specific fuels—glucose and glutamine—and outlines the Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) and 'press-pulse' strategy as metabolic interventions that could starve tumors and improve outcomes. Seyfried discusses why ketogenic diets, sleep, and stress management directly impact cancer risk, and reveals why most patients never learn about metabolic therapeutic options.

Former OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo walked away from a $2 million non-disparagement agreement to speak out about the risks of artificial intelligence. He explains why he believes there's a 70% chance of human extinction from AI, why superintelligence could arrive before the end of this decade, and why almost every job is at risk. He also outlines the one plan he thinks could still lead to a safe and abundant future.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a leading gastroenterologist and microbiome expert, explains why bloating, gas, and constipation are often misattributed to gluten when the real culprit is microbiome dysbiosis. The episode reveals how gut bacteria composition drives digestive symptoms and inflammation, and why eliminating gluten without addressing underlying microbial imbalance leaves the root problem unsolved.

Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to explore the scale of the universe, the statistical likelihood of alien life, and why colonizing Mars is a fantasy compared to fixing Earth. He explains the violent physics of falling into a black hole, argues that human creativity is our strongest defense against AI, and reminds us that every atom in our bodies was forged in a dying star. The conversation touches on the new space race, the limits of UFO evidence, and the profound shift in perspective that comes from understanding our cosmic origins.

UFC legend Dustin Poirier opens up about his June 2026 arrest for public intoxication and his ongoing struggle with alcohol. He discusses the identity crisis that follows athletic retirement, how childhood poverty and abandonment shaped him, why elite athletes collapse after competition ends, what therapy revealed about his buried pain, and the mental breakthrough that transformed his losses into victories.

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, discusses how to reset when you feel off track midway through the year. He explains how to choose habits that actually move your life forward, stop pursuing goals that no longer fit your current season, and regain control over the person you're becoming in the next six months.

Dr. Martin Picard, a mitochondrial psychobiology researcher, explains that stress secretly burns 60% of your daily energy and that mitochondria—not genes—determine how you age. He discusses how chronic stress drives depression, why eating more food won't give you more energy, how marathon training can double mitochondria in your muscles, the link between a strong sense of purpose and mitochondrial power, and why cancer cells abandon their mitochondria. Picard also reveals the science behind reversing grey hair.

Dr. Stephanie Estima explains why conventional health advice often fails women, tackling myths around weight lifting, fasting, and the pursuit of thinness. She introduces four female health archetypes to help women identify their individual challenges and provides practical strategies for building muscle, optimizing metabolism, and training smarter. The discussion covers individualized squat mechanics, why body composition matters more than scale weight, and the key muscle groups that support a healthy, strong physique.

In this most replayed moment, sleep neuroscientist Matthew Walker unpacks common misconceptions about melatonin, screen use before bed, and magnesium supplements. He reveals that a specific sleep habit is a stronger predictor of longevity than total sleep hours, and offers a science-based perspective on what actually helps and harms sleep quality.

Steven Bartlett interviews billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham, who warns that the AI bubble is the largest in American history and will burst. Grantham discusses how to protect your money, the hidden dangers of everyday chemicals on fertility, and why house prices must fall 30%. He also exposes conflicts of interest on Wall Street and questions whether AI hype will translate to real profits.

Sexual medicine specialist Dr. Rachel Rubin explains why women's sexual health is widely neglected, from testosterone deficiency to overlooked clitoral anatomy. She discusses how birth control, antidepressants, and GLP-1 drugs affect libido, the flawed history of hormone therapy and cancer scares, and the physical conditions that prevent orgasm in one in four women. The conversation also covers pelvic floor dysfunction, perimenopause starting earlier than expected, and practical paths to building a medical team that actually listens.

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard-trained neuroscientist and bestselling author, explains the four distinct "personalities" that exist within every brain based on left and right hemisphere function. She explores how trauma, addiction, and emotional reactivity map onto these personality structures, and how understanding this framework can help you recognize and switch between different mental states to feel calmer, more focused, and more in control of your responses.

Vice President JD Vance discusses his unlikely political journey from Trump critic to his running mate, the Iran peace deal, and how his mother's addiction shaped his worldview. He reveals the negotiation framework behind the ceasefire, explains his shift from atheism to Christianity, and reflects on how a single stable person in childhood can determine life outcomes.

Dr Darren Candow, a leading creatine researcher, debunks five common myths about creatine supplementation and explains the latest science. He details how creatine supports muscle mass, bone density, brain function, and recovery from sleep deprivation. The discussion covers optimal dosing for different goals, the synergy with antidepressants, and creatine's potential role in protecting against cognitive decline and Alzheimer's. Candow emphasises that the standard 5g/day dose may not be sufficient for brain benefits and that creatine is safe for most people, including women and older adults.

Dr. Mark Hyman discusses the science behind dairy, milk, fruit, and fasting, debunking common nutritional assumptions. The episode explores why willpower fails around food and how meal timing affects health and ageing, drawn from a popular segment of a longer conversation.

Graham Hancock returns to discuss his evidence for a lost advanced civilization, including ancient maps that show Antarctica centuries before its official discovery, the Great Pyramid's encoded knowledge that shouldn't have existed for millennia, and the Amazon as a man-made landscape. He details the comet impact theory that may have triggered a global cataclysm 12,800 years ago, resetting humanity. With heart surgery looming, Hancock shares the urgency behind his life's work and what he's learned from decades of exploration and plant medicine.

Venture capitalist Nick Hanauer and entrepreneur Daniel Priestley debate the collapse of the middle class, tackling wealth inequality, wage stagnation, AI's impact on employment, and whether capitalism can self-correct. They disagree sharply on solutions—taxation vs. entrepreneurship, policy vs. market forces—while agreeing that ownership (homes, businesses, shares) is now the only path to financial security.

Brené Brown, renowned researcher on courage and vulnerability, appears in this most replayed moment from The Diary of a CEO. She unpacks why vulnerability feels so dangerous, the real way betrayal happens, and a surprising catalyst for self-love. The conversation also covers the four specific skillsets she identifies as essential for courage. This short clip distills key insights from her decades of research into practical wisdom.

In this episode, Steven Bartlett sits down with Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist John Lennox to discuss the intersection of AI, consciousness, and faith. Lennox explores the striking parallels between the promises of artificial intelligence and those of religion, arguing that technology cannot fulfill humanity's deepest needs. He examines the argument that mathematics itself points to a designer, and addresses the question of whether AI can replace human uniqueness. The conversation also touches on intellectual humility, with Lennox acknowledging the possibility that his lifelong beliefs could be mistaken.

Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive, returns to warn that AGI has already arrived and will eliminate 30% of jobs by 2027. He argues that capitalism will break when unemployed workers can no longer consume, potentially triggering civil unrest before governments have a plan. Gawdat shares his provocative view that a machine smarter than all of humanity might be the safer choice, and discusses why Sam Altman's contradictory warnings about AI ending humanity don't inspire trust. The conversation also explores how AI can boost human intelligence by 400 IQ points—if people learn to use it as a tool rather than just consume content.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, founder of the Muscle-Centric Medicine movement, discusses why muscle is the master regulator of aging. She explores how muscle health determines brain function, metabolism, fertility, energy levels, and independence in later life—revealing that the body you build today directly predicts the health you'll have 30 years from now.

Kevin O'Leary (Shark Tank investor) and Cenk Uygur (The Young Turks) debate whether AI will save or destroy the economy. They discuss public resistance to AI data centers, the risk of mass unemployment, geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, and the political realignment happening in America heading into 2026.

Bruno Fernandes, captain of Manchester United, discusses his journey from a challenging upbringing to leadership at one of the world's biggest clubs. He opens up about turning down a £200M transfer, his relationship with Roy Keane and the media, and how his father's intense approach shaped his mentality. He shares what makes a great football manager, how he treats teammates, and why taking risks on the pitch is essential to his game. The conversation also covers the cultural shifts in modern football, the impact of social media on players, and what being captain truly demands.

Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, who coined the term 'AI safety' in 2010, discusses the trajectory of artificial intelligence over the next two decades. The conversation centers on which jobs AI and robotics are most likely to replace, whether superintelligence is inevitable, and whether humanity has lost control of AI development. Yampolskiy explores the structural challenges of regaining safety oversight and what work itself might look like in an age of autonomous systems.

Theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku discusses 70 years of research into a unified theory of everything, exploring the likelihood of extraterrestrial life, the physics of interstellar travel, the nature of black holes and the multiverse, and what consciousness reveals about human uniqueness in an infinite universe. He addresses whether we're living in a simulation, the limits of AI compared to human cognition, and how meaning emerges even in an apparently meaningless cosmos.

Dr. David Unwin, an NHS GP who has put 157 patients into drug-free Type 2 diabetes remission through diet alone, shares his groundbreaking approach. He explains how the standard dietary guidelines have failed, causing an epidemic of fatty liver and metabolic disease. Using practical tools like the 'teaspoon of sugar' test, he shows listeners how to identify hidden sugars and reclaim their health.

Dr. Guy Leschziner, a consultant neurologist and sleep physician, explores how sleep deprivation cascades through your body—disrupting appetite regulation, driving weight gain, and destabilizing emotions. He explains what your circadian rhythm actually controls and shares his evidence-based verdict on sleep trackers: whether they help or harm your sleep quality.

Quantum physicist and former intelligence advisor Dr. Hal Puthoff joins filmmaker Dan Farah to discuss the alleged 80-year US cover-up of non-human intelligent life. They describe a secret 'Legacy Program' that recovered crashed UAPs and non-human bodies, UAP activity over nuclear sites, and a covert reverse-engineering race with China and Russia. The conversation frames UAP disclosure as a rare bipartisan issue and previews Farah's documentary featuring high-level insider testimony, including former Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and staff writer at The Atlantic, sits down with Steven Bartlett to discuss the slow erosion of democratic institutions. She explains how democracies collapse from within through incremental dismantling and corruption, emphasizing that the warning signs are often ignored until it's too late. Applebaum also examines the role of Big Tech leaders aligning with authoritarian power, the unprecedented preparation by U.S. allies for a potential betrayal, and the concept of 'Autocracy, Inc.'—the global alliance of autocracies. She argues that America may never fully recover from the institutional damage of the Trump era, leaving a lasting impact on both domestic governance and international stability.

A roundtable discussion with four leading female physiology experts on exercise science specific to women. The conversation challenges conventional training advice—revealing why more running isn't always better, how hormones and recovery shape training needs, and why many women train hard without getting healthier. The experts discuss menopause, intensity protocols, and the gap between standard exercise advice and what female biology actually requires.

Geopolitical analyst Professor Jiang discusses his prediction that the US-Iran conflict could escalate into World War 3, exploring how control of the Strait of Hormuz, energy markets, and global trade routes are driving competing worldviews among the US, China, Russia, Iran, and Israel. He argues the conflict has already begun and outlines scenarios where energy, shipping, and food become weapons of war, potentially triggering global starvation.

NYU Professor Scott Galloway joins Steven to dissect the AI hype cycle. He argues that the narrative of job apocalypse benefits tech leaders and investors, not workers, and explains why the real risks lie in inequality and loneliness. Galloway also discusses the erosion of rejection skills among young men, the hidden trade-offs of convenience, and the looming loneliness crisis fueled by AI companions.

In this most-replayed moment, Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the profound and unsettling idea that our universe might be a computer simulation. He examines what that would mean for free will, meaning, death, and the rise of artificial intelligence, before turning to humanity's long-term future in space. Tyson weighs the formidable challenges of going to Mars, from biology and radiation to the psychology of isolation, and considers whether AI will be the key that finally unlocks deep space travel.

Ben Felix, evidence-based investing expert and CIO of PWL Capital, argues that investing has been solved—the hard part is managing your own psychology. He explains why frequent portfolio checking leads to poorer outcomes, why home ownership is often overrated as an investment, and how to align money with a fulfilling life rather than endless accumulation. The episode also covers tax strategies, estate planning, and why young people may not need to save as aggressively as conventional wisdom suggests.

Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress!

Dr. Rena Malik, a urologist and pelvic surgeon, explains the science behind sexual health and why poor sexual function often signals broader health problems. She covers how erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease, the four pillars that govern sexual wellness, and how porn, performance anxiety, and environment shape desire. The conversation also touches on microplastics, testosterone, and why couples stop having sex, offering a comprehensive look at the hidden factors influencing intimacy.

Dr. Tara Swart, a neuroscientist and psychiatrist, discusses grief following the loss of her husband and explores the neuroscience of near-death experiences. She examines whether consciousness can exist independently of the body and investigates signs from deceased loved ones, ultimately questioning whether life after death is scientifically possible.

Most people think they’re a single individual making rational decisions, but Stanford Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman, explains that you are actually multiple people in one brain. A brain that tricks each version of you in different ways! Dr.

In this episode, Stanford neuroscientist Dr. David Eagleman explores the hidden workings of the brain, from the predictive models that shape perception to the reward systems hijacked by social media. He breaks down the crucial difference between fluid and crystallized intelligence, and why early retirement can be dangerous for longevity. Eagleman explains why doing physically hard things physically reshapes the brain, and offers a novel theory that dreams protect the visual cortex during sleep. The conversation also covers practical strategies for using AI as a cognitive tool without letting it make you mentally lazy.

Dr. Alex Tatem, a urologist who has studied peptides for 12 years, breaks down what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why the FDA quietly banned 19 of them. He discusses the collapse of male fertility globally, why Big Pharma feels threatened by peptides, and how they're being used to address erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, insulin resistance, and cognitive performance—often outside regulatory approval.

Dr Pradip Jamnadas is a cardiologist and expert in metabolic health, known for his work on insulin resistance, fasting, and cardiovascular disease prevention. In this moment, he breaks down the real driver behind modern health issues: insulin resistance.

Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, a cardiologist and metabolic health expert, explains why insulin resistance is the hidden driver of visceral fat gain, chronic inflammation, and metabolic diseases like diabetes. He details the lifestyle habits that keep insulin chronically elevated and the steps listeners can take to restore metabolic health. This clip highlights the core mechanism behind weight gain and the powerful, immediate actions that can reverse the dysfunction.

Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group and expert on geopolitical risk, outlines the ten biggest threats facing the world in 2026. He argues that the US has become the primary driver of global instability under Trump, China is strategically winning long-term power competitions, the Middle East is spiraling toward broader conflict, and AI poses an underestimated threat to financial systems, infrastructure, and employment. The episode covers the Iran war escalation, collapsing international cooperation, and the emergence of a 'G-Zero' world where no single power can impose order.

4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next! Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs.

Marisa Peer is a renowned therapist and best-selling author, known for her work in personal growth and the mind-body connection.

She built an $800 million business…but sacrificed it all when her father became President, now Ivanka Trump tells her story! Ivanka Trump is a world-renowned businesswoman, real estate developer, and entrepreneur who served as Advisor to the President during Trump’s first administration.

He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices. Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©.

Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology.

Pierre Poilievre — now on his THIRD podcast in our system (JRE #2470, DOAC). Conservative Party of Canada leader on the economy, housing, and Trump. Cross-podcast reference.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick — biomedical scientist, FoundMyFitness. Anti-aging, visceral fat, receipt paper toxicity. Her THIRD podcast in our system (Ferriss #819, DOAC). Cross-podcast validation of exercise and metabolic health Canon.

Alan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science. In this moment, he breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: protein. How much do you really need? Does it influence fat loss?

Karen Hao — AI journalist and whistleblower. Claims AI companies are hiding the truth about AI capabilities and risks. The gap between public messaging ('AI is safe') and internal knowledge ('we don't know what we're building').

David Sinclair — Harvard professor, aging researcher. Claims aging can be reversed — cells appeared 75% younger after 8 weeks in tests. His information theory of aging: aging is a loss of epigenetic information, not genetic damage.

Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and bestselling author known for applying evolutionary psychology to human behaviour, relationships, and happiness. In this moment, Gad answers some of the biggest questions people have about relationships and purpose.

Chase Hughes — behavioral expert and former military interrogator. How to read people, influence behavior, and detect deception. The science of nonverbal communication and persuasion.

Daniel Priestley — entrepreneur and author. Claims plumbers will earn more than lawyers. Predicted the 2008 crash, now warning about 2029. AI will destroy white-collar jobs while blue-collar trades become scarce and valuable.

Simon Mills is one of the UK’s leading medical herbalists and a pioneer of modern herbal medicine. In this moment, Simon explains why antibiotics aren’t always the answer - and what traditional medicine has used for centuries instead.

Robert Pape — political scientist, director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. Simulated the Iran war for 20 years. What happens next: the scenarios, the costs, and why most public discourse about war is dangerously uninformed.

Wesley Huff — historian making the case for the historical Jesus. Academic arguments for Christianity's historical claims. Not devotional — analytical.

Nischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention.

WW3 Threat Assessment roundtable with former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante and others. Geopolitical risk analysis: where are we actually at risk, and what does the intelligence community see that the public doesn't?

Gavin de Becker — top security advisor, author of The Gift of Fear. Claims Epstein was 'a made up person' and warns about digital surveillance. How to trust your intuition about danger.

Jocko Willink — former Navy SEAL commander, author of Extreme Ownership and Discipline Equals Freedom. Routine-building, leadership under pressure, and why discipline IS freedom, not its opposite.

Jessie Inchauspé — the Glucose Goddess. Biochemist on blood sugar management: the link between glucose spikes and depression, anxiety, cravings, and fatigue. Practical hacks: vinegar before meals, savory breakfasts, veggie starters.

Dara Khosrowshahi — CEO of Uber. Majority of rides could be robot-operated within 15-20 years. Other executives are 'lying about AI' — they say it'll be fine publicly but privately admit millions of jobs are gone. Demands employees answer weekend emails or 'get pushed out.'

Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights.

The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets.

How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS!

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering.

Do you want to know why your relationship keeps failing? Divorce Lawyer James Sexton discusses relationship advice, the impact of AI on love, communication skills, why prenups are rising, and why people stay in toxic cycles!

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine.

Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm.

Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer! Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system.

This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE. After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth!

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work.

Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST!

World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation!

Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”.

Ryan Holiday — now on his THIRD podcast in our system (KP #208, DOAC). Five Stoic practices for peace, purpose, and resilience. Cross-podcast Canon validation from the modern Stoicism source himself.

Chris Williamson — host of Modern Wisdom. Goal setting, procrastination psychology, dating strategy, and designing your 2026. Williamson's approach: evidence-based self-improvement without the woo.

Modern Wisdom host Chris Williamson returns to discuss the loneliness epidemic, the dating crisis, men's mental health, and why designing your environment matters more than setting goals for behavior change.

Jefferson Fisher returns — now on his SECOND podcast in our system (Shetty + DOAC). Gaslighting, communication patterns that predict divorce, and how to have conversations that build rather than destroy relationships. Cross-podcast Canon validation.

Yoshua Bengio — Turing Award winner, co-inventor of deep learning. Now one of the most prominent voices warning about AI risk. Claims we have 2 years before AI fundamentally changes the job market. When the co-inventor of the technology warns about it, the warning carries different weight.

Chris Koerner on passive income and business acquisition. Practical strategies for building revenue streams. The clickbait title is aggressive but the content covers real acquisition strategy.

Brené Brown — vulnerability researcher, author of Daring Greatly and Atlas of the Heart. The role of power in leadership, courage as a skill set, and building trust. Cross-references to Ferriss (fear-setting), Holiday (Stoicism), and the true self/false self Canon.

Yuval Noah Harari — author of Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. AI changing everything, the importance of stories, why soulmates are a myth, and the battle for human attention.

Dr. Chris van Tulleken — author of Ultra-Processed People. UPF is worse than smoking for health outcomes. The food industry knowingly engineers addictive products. 60% of calories in the US/UK diet come from ultra-processed food.

Ray Dalio — founder of Bridgewater (B+ AUM). His framework for how empires rise and fall applied to America and the UK right now. Debt cycles, internal conflict, external rivals, and what history says happens next. When the founder of the world's largest hedge fund warns about dark times, the data behind it matters.

Roman Yampolskiy — AI safety researcher. His thesis: we cannot control a superintelligent AI, and we're building one anyway. The simulation argument. Only 5 types of jobs will survive AI automation. The most pessimistic credible voice on AI risk.

Mo Gawdat — former Chief Business Officer of Google X. Author of Scary Smart. The next 15 years will be chaotic as AI disrupts everything, but if we survive the transition, the outcome could be extraordinary. Only 5 jobs will remain. The happiness equation still applies.

Evan Spiegel — Snapchat CEO. The mistake that nearly killed the company (the disastrous 2018 redesign), what he learned from it, competing with TikTok and Instagram, and building a company culture that survives near-death experiences.

Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher shares communication techniques from the courtroom that apply to everyday conversations. Covers how to win arguments without making enemies, how to handle difficult people, and why most communication fails.

Annie Jacobsen discusses her book Nuclear War: A Scenario, walking through a minute-by-minute simulation of a nuclear strike on the US. Covers the Pentagon's response protocols, the impossibility of defense, and why deterrence is fragile.

Sleep scientist Matthew Walker returns to discuss new research on sleep's role in emotional regulation, Alzheimer's prevention, and immune function. Argues that sleep is the single most important health behavior.

Tim Spector discusses his latest research on the gut microbiome and personalized nutrition. Reveals why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, and why identical twins respond differently to the same foods.