The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Most Replayed Moment: Can Creatine Offset Sleep Deprivation? Is It Really The Best Supplement?

Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights. In this moment, she explores how creatine behaves under conditions of stress, including sleep deprivation, and why emerging findings are prompting researchers to rethink who may benefit most from it. She explains why creatine continues to appear in research far beyond muscle growth and gym performance, particularly in studies of brain energy and cognitive demand. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/FnA5QYKzC0b [https://g2ul0.app.link/FnA5QYKzC0b] Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/6HeTDnPzC0b [https://g2ul0.app.link/6HeTDnPzC0b] Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos [https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos] Rhonda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/ [https://www.foundmyfitness.com/]

The Greatest Climber Alive: I Shouldn't Have Attempted That Climb!

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.   Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber and the first person to free solo El Capitan and Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’ and founder of the Honnold Foundation.  He explains: ◼️How to rewire your brain to eliminate paralyzing fear ◼️The visualization technique used for the world’s most dangerous climbs ◼️Why your "purpose" is found in the risks you choose ◼️How to manage extreme stress when the stakes are fatal ◼️The "10-year grind" required to achieve true human mastery (0:00) Intro (2:28) The Real Story Behind What Made Alex Honnold (9:26) Why His Upbringing Shaped His Risk Tolerance (13:50) How Losing His Father Changed Him Forever (18:47) Why Mastery Takes Years (And What Most People Get Wrong) (21:37) What Happens When Fear Hits During Practice? (25:41) The Most Effective Way To Actually Overcome Fear (33:28) Why Modern Life Never Fit Him (38:54) What Success Cost Behind The Scenes (44:42) How Much Was He Really Paid To Risk His Life? (47:26) What He Earned For Climbing Taipei 101 (51:10) What This Means About Risk And Reward (53:18) The Moment You Truly Accept You Will Die (1:10:06) Can You Rewire Your Brain To Eliminate Fear? (1:18:32) What Happens To Fear After Years Of Exposure? (1:19:39) If He Had One Last Climb — What Would It Be? (1:23:39) The Hardest He’s Ever Pushed Himself — And Why (1:26:50) Are Other People Taking Bigger Risks Than Him? (1:32:06) What He Still Wants To Achieve — And What Comes Next 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 Alex: Instagram - https://linkly.link/2ajg9 [https://linkly.link/2ajg9] Facebook - https://linkly.link/2ajgB [https://linkly.link/2ajgB] X - https://linkly.link/2ajh3 [https://linkly.link/2ajh3] You can purchase Alex’s book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’, here: https://linkly.link/2ajgw [https://linkly.link/2ajgw]  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: Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC [https://boncharge.com/DOAC] for 20% off LinkedIn Marketing: https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY [https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY]   Wispr: Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN [https://wisprflow.ai/STEVEN]

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.