The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Brain Rot Emergency: These Internal Documents Prove They’re Controlling You!

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!  Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’.  They explain: ◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you ◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span ◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis ◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy ◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com [https://doac-perks.com]  00:00 Intro 02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It 06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse 09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels 16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking 19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll 26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control 30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok 36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed 41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain 55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way? 01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role 01:06:16 Ads 01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone 01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It? 01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not 01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next 01:43:16 Ads 01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects 02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning 02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World 02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle Follow Dr Aditi: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2aYTX [https://linkly.link/2aYTX]  Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTZ [https://linkly.link/2aYTZ] You can purchase Aditi’s book, ‘The 5 Resets’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYTd [https://linkly.link/2aYTd]  Follow Jonathan: X - https://linkly.link/2aYTq [https://linkly.link/2aYTq] Website - https://linkly.link/2aYTs [https://linkly.link/2aYTs]  You can purchase Jonathan’s book, ‘The Amazing Generation’, here: https://linkly.link/2aYU7 [https://linkly.link/2aYU7]  Independent research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DOAC-Attention-Discussion-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf [https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DOAC-Attention-Discussion-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf] The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ [https://doaccircle.com/]  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook [https://smarturl.it/DOACbook]  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt [https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt]  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb]  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt [https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt]  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb]  Sponsors: Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC [https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC]   Function Health - https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC [https://functionhealth.com/DOAC] to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO [https://pipedrive.com/CEO]

Most Replayed Moment: Buddhist Monk Reveals How To Break Free From Pain and Anger!

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. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/18yElRtyC0b [https://g2ul0.app.link/18yElRtyC0b] Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/f3r7jxByC0b [https://g2ul0.app.link/f3r7jxByC0b] Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos] Gelong Thubten: https://www.gelongthubten.com/ [https://www.gelongthubten.com/]

World No.1 Divorce Lawyer: This Is A Sign You’ll Divorce In 10 Years!

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!  James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in divorce and family law. He is the founder of a private law firm, and bestselling author of books such as, 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'. He explains:  ▪️The "yours, mine, ours" framework for a fair prenuptial agreement ▪️How AI companions and algorithms are quietly destroying human intimacy ▪️Why social media has become the ultimate infidelity-generating machine ▪️The 1 communication exercise involving a monk that saves marriages ▪️The "seven-year spike" that triggers automatic asset sharing 00:00 Intro 02:47 How to Avoid Ending Up in Divorce 06:28 When to Give a Relationship a Second Chance And When Not To 10:50 Why Prioritizing Your Partner Can Save Your Relationship 25:36 What Signals the Start of a Fading Relationship 30:47 What to Do When the Relationship Starts to Fall Apart 41:07 The Powerful Ritual Every Couple Should Practice 49:51 How Your Childhood Shapes the Way You Love 51:47 The Real Reason Relationships Fail And How to Stop It 58:30 Can Independent People Truly Find Lasting Love? 1:08:54 Are You Focused on the Wrong Things in Your Relationship? 1:13:54 How Addiction Blocks You From Feeling Love 1:15:00 Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Love Even If It Hurts 1:20:36 Do Prenups Actually Make Marriages Stronger? 1:21:46 I'm Scared to Ask for a Prenup, Here’s What to Do 1:23:58 True Divorce Stories You Won’t Believe 1:29:37 Why a Prenup Might Be the Healthiest Choice for Your Marriage 1:44:01 Should You Get a Prenup for Your Pets? 1:47:31 Is Divorce Really Becoming More Common? 1:52:58 The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Marriage 1:56:44 Why Authenticity Is the Most Attractive Trait in Love Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com [https://doac-perks.com/]  Follow James: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2a6EF [https://linkly.link/2a6EF] X - https://linkly.link/2a6EH [https://linkly.link/2a6EH]  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2a6EZ [https://linkly.link/2a6EZ]  Website - https://linkly.link/2a6EL [https://linkly.link/2a6EL]  You can purchase James’ book, ‘How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage: Straight talk from a divorce lawyer who’s seen it all’, here: https://linkly.link/2a6EQ [https://linkly.link/2a6EQ]  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ [https://doaccircle.com/]  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook [https://smarturl.it/DOACbook]  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt [https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt]  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb]  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt [https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt]  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb]  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. Post one video per day for 30 days. Finish the challenge and split $100,000. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store [https://daretodream.stan.store/]    Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO [https://pipedrive.com/CEO]   Apple Card - https://Apple.co/get-daily-cash [https://apple.co/get-daily-cash]   Apple Card issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Offer may not be available everywhere. Terms and limitations apply.

Human Sleep Expert: Don't Pee In The Middle Of The Night & Why Night Time Sex Isn't A Good Idea!

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. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’. He explains: ▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule ▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike ▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down ▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance ▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring (0:00) Intro (4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality (8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours (12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now (14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science (16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy (21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning (25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection (26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance? (31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children (33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep (36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype (37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed (39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep (43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like (47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat (52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep (57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026 (1:00:26) Ads (1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It (1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea (1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data (1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women (1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation (1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked (1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa) (1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin (1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know (1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler (1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night (1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever (1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking? (1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep (1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep (1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock (1:43:27) Ads (1:45:42) How to Build a Sleep Routine That Actually Works (1:46:54) Should You Be Using a Wearable to Track Sleep? (1:50:03) What Dreams Are Trying to Tell You (And Why It Matters) (1:53:40) How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares and Sleep Better (2:00:06) The First Night Effect Is Real—Here’s Why You Should Care (2:01:55) Why Fighting Before Bed Could Be Destroying Your Sleep (2:06:18) The Most Surprising Time of Day to Fall in Love (2:07:38) How to Find the Perfect Pillow in Just 4 Steps (2:16:29) How to Prep Your Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep (2:20:12) What One Thing Would You Change About Healthcare? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com [https://doac-perks.com]  Follow Dr Michael: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ZqV9 [https://linkly.link/2ZqV9]  YouTube - https://linkly.link/2ZqVD [https://linkly.link/2ZqVD]  Website - https://linkly.link/2ZuLL [https://linkly.link/2ZuLL]  You can purchase Dr Michael’s book, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’, here: https://linkly.link/2ZqVM [https://linkly.link/2ZqVM]  Dr Michael's Chronotype Quiz: https://my.sleepdoctor.com/sleep-quiz You can find out more about the resources mentioned, here: Sleep-Drink-Breathe 3-Week Plan - https://linkly.link/2ZuLP [https://linkly.link/2ZuLP]  Orion Cooling Mattress Pad - https://linkly.link/2ZuLM [https://linkly.link/2ZuLM]  Timeshifter - https://linkly.link/2ZuLN [https://linkly.link/2ZuLN]  Upgraded Formulas Magnesium - https://linkly.link/2ZuLO [https://linkly.link/2ZuLO]  Muse - https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ [https://linkly.link/2ZuLQ]  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ [https://doaccircle.com/]  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook [https://smarturl.it/DOACbook]  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt [https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt]  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb]  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt [https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt]  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb [https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb]  Sponsors: Stan: Join Stan’s Dare to Post 30-day Challenge. 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Most Replayed Moment: Is There A Safe Amount Of Alcohol? What Happens To The Body When You Drink!

Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb [https://g2ul0.app.link/BVLeOxhOTZb] Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb [https://g2ul0.app.link/vw2IpvzOTZb] Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos] Sarah Wakeman: https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/19383/sarah-wakeman [https://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/19383/sarah-wakeman]