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Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Canadian-American neuroscientist renowned for her pioneering work on how the brain constructs emotion through prediction. In this Moments episode, she explains how the brain doesn’t simply react to the world but continually anticipates it, drawing on past experience to shape what we feel, perceive and fear. She reveals why anxiety is often a replay of old predictions - and how to rewire meaning and ease the learned patterns that keep us stuck. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/nCVkRtwSrYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/Ozv6oJzSrYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Lisa Feldman Barrett: https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/

No.1 Comedy Icon KEVIN HART reveals how he built a billion-dollar career on $25, slept in a hallway, overcame failure, and turned standup stress into global Hollywood success. Kevin Hart is a world-renowned comedian, actor, producer, and Founder of Hartbeat, a global, multi-platform entertainment company. He is the author of bestselling books such as, ‘It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go’, and features in the upcoming Netflix comedy special, KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE.  He explains: ◼️What 13 years of rejection taught him about leadership and success ◼️How masculinity and discipline helped him overcome stress and self-doubt ◼️Why most people never make it in Hollywood, and how he did ◼️The moment he realized comedy wasn’t a dream, but was a business ◼️How growing up around crime shaped his ambition (00:00) Intro (03:01) What Made You Who You Are Today (03:42) There's No Success Without Failure (04:18) What Were You Like as a Kid (06:59) I Didn't Grow Up With My Dad at Home (10:11) The Biggest Lesson I Learned From My Mother (15:23) I Thought My Future Was in a Shoe Store (16:48) The Proposition That Changed My Life (22:54) 13 Years of Struggle and Failure to Reach the Top (27:18) How I Got Into Business and Business Development (29:44) The Importance of Not Quitting (32:08) Advice to Young People (38:35) The One Moment I Knew Things Would Change Forever (40:45) It Took 13 Years to Make It (45:39) The Deep Expertise That Allows You to Succeed (47:51) Be Comfortable With Coming Across as Stupid (53:32) Seeing Behind the Curtains (59:26) How Much of Business Is About People (01:02:48) The Importance of Communication in Business (01:05:04) How Do You Know Who to Trust in Business (01:10:35) What's the Cost of Success? (01:18:15) Kevin Hart Show: Acting My Age (01:19:39) The Men's Crisis (01:21:05) What Does It Take to Be a Good Man? (01:26:29) The Adult Advice That Had the Biggest Impact (01:28:06) One More Thing About What's Happening With Men (01:30:30) Is There a Cost for Your Family? Follow Kevin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pgdUND X - https://bit.ly/4i60W2I  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4peILtW  LOL! Network - https://bit.ly/43rS1T1 Kevin’s Netflix Comedy Special ‘KEVIN HART: ACTING MY AGE’ releases globally on Monday, November 24, 2025. He reflects on the trials and triumphs of his 40s, managing family dynamics, and embracing the wisdom of aging. You can purchase Kevin’s book, ‘It Will All Work Out: The Freedom of Letting Go, here: https://amzn.to/43yDIMy  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Plaud - https://www.plaud.ai/pages/steven use DOAC22 for 22% off Note and NotePin or https://amzn.to/47ahktN    Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store for your 14-Day free trial   KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

No.1 Sleep Expert DR. MATTHEW WALKER reveals how to fix insomnia, reset your circadian rhythm, deepen REM sleep, and why magnesium and melatonin may be hurting your sleep. Dr Matthew Walker is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and one of the world’s leading experts on sleep science, with over 20 years of research. He is host of The Matt Walker Podcast and bestselling author of ‘Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams’.  He explains: ◼️The shocking link between poor sleep timing and increased cancer risk ◼️How alcohol and caffeine silently sabotage deep sleep and mental performance ◼️Why screen time and light exposure before bed are secretly rewiring your brain ◼️How “sleep banking” before stress, travel, or work sprints can boost resilience ◼️Why parents, professionals, and athletes all need radically different sleep strategies Enjoyed the episode? Share it using this link and get points for every referral: https://doac-perks.com (00:00) Intro (02:33) Sleep Changes Your DNA (05:01) The Stigma Around Sleep and Laziness (08:43) What’s Stopping People From Sleeping? (10:58) The Shocking Link Between Weekend Sleep-Ins and Heart Disease (14:48) New Research: Sleep Banking for Low-Sleep Periods (16:25) Boost Cognitive Performance With This Sleep Hack (19:14) 3 Things That Will Improve Your Sleep Quality Tonight (20:42) It’s Not Blue Light That’s Keeping You Awake (22:01) Melatonin Doesn’t Make You Sleep — Here’s What It Does (24:28) The Right Amount of Melatonin (25:55) The 1% With Nocturnal Clocks Who Can’t Sleep Until 3 AM (27:26) Should You Be Concerned About Melatonin as a Sleep Aid? (30:33) The Trade-Offs in Sleep Medicine (35:05) The Key to a Digital Detox (35:46) The 4 Macros of Good Sleep: QQRT (37:02) The Minimum Amount of Sleep You Need to Stay Alive (42:49) How Sleep Regularity Predicts Life Expectancy (46:50) Try This 7-Day Sleep Enhancer Challenge (53:24) Is Your Room Dark Enough for Optimal Sleep? (1:01:03) Why Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work (1:02:58) A Better Alternative to Counting Sheep (1:04:36) Does Magnesium Really Help With Sleep? (1:11:47) Ads (1:13:33) How REM Sleep Works and How to Maximize It (1:20:30) Why REM Sleep Is So Important (1:22:07) Entering a ‘Psychotic’ State During Dreams (1:25:05) Healing Trauma Through Dreams (1:31:12) Nightmares as a Warning Sign of Mental Health Issues (1:36:09) REM Sleep Is Like Group Therapy for Memories (1:39:31) Ads (1:41:18) The Dystopian Future: Superhumans Who Sleep Only 6 Hours (1:45:17) Could Humans Be Engineered to Sleep Less? (1:50:20) Why Undersleeping Triggers Cravings (1:54:36) A New Drug That Could Help With Insomnia (2:03:50) What Did Success Bring You? (2:07:33) I Didn’t Believe in Finding “The One” (2:28:39) The Future of AI and Sleep Follow Dr Matthew: X - https://bit.ly/4oIRpAY Instagram - https://bit.ly/49OgFB4 Podcast - https://bit.ly/489MJhA  You can purchase Dr Matthew’s book, ‘Why We Sleep’, here: https://amzn.to/3K04IxJ The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY    Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO  KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Last chance to join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist

Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author who studies the science of happiness, meaning, and human fulfilment. He advises leaders and high achievers on how to build lives rooted in purpose, satisfaction, and emotional wellbeing. In today's Moment, Arthur breaks down the four scalable areas of life to work on for lasting happiness. Learn the science behind long-term satisfaction, emotional resilience, and building meaning and purpose in a pleasure-driven world. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/CEreSpaggYb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/PrjwL6cggYb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Arthur C. Brooks: https://www.arthurbrooks.com/

Health Hacker TIM FERRISS reveals how to naturally calm anxiety, lower stress, balance your nervous system, and boost mental health - without medication. Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, lifestyle guru, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show. He is also the author of 5 #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, such as: ‘The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich’.  He explains: ◼️Why stimulating the vagus nerve may hold the key to anxiety relief ◼️How HRV became the #1 biomarker he tracks, and how to improve it fast ◼️His go-to 5-day reset protocol for nervous system healing  ◼️What most people get wrong about managing stress, and how to fix it today ◼️The #1 diet mistake that could be fueling your anxiety [00:00] Intro   [02:45] My Mission: Simplify Complex Ideas   [03:36] Framework for Fast Learning   [08:00] Choosing the Right Projects   [10:21] Importance of Small Steps for Big Results [12:46] Why Humans Need Purpose  [15:45] Tim’s Sexual Abuse Story [25:48] How People Deal With Trauma   [31:58] Practical Steps to Prevent Suicide   [35:49] Humans Aren’t Programmed to Be Alone   [39:18] Accelerated TMS for Depression and Anxiety   [42:45] Metabolic Psychiatry   [44:08] Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health   [45:38] Vagus Nerve Stimulation   [50:11] Ads   [53:22] The Future of Health: What’s Coming Next?   [57:21] What’s Guiding You Today?   [59:30] Dating Apps and the Paradox of Choice   [1:02:49] How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth?   Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/49gqgRc  TikTok - https://bit.ly/4oHX0ro  X - https://bit.ly/4qW09oI  You can purchase Tim’s new COYOTE card game, here: https://amzn.to/489NdnV  You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’, here: https://amzn.to/3LysDoy  Read Tim’s deeply personal reflections on suicide, here: https://bit.ly/4i1NnRS  If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You’re not alone.  📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US)  📞116 123 Samaritans (UK) The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 60% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off Apple: https://www.apple.com/mac/  The Conversation Cards: Game Edition- Limited edition available now - https://bit.ly/cc3-ar

No.1 Business Expert NATALIE DAWSON reveals how to build wealth, scale a 9-figure business, lead with confidence, master productivity, and create long-term success.  Natalie Dawson is a leadership expert and co-founder of two 9-figure businesses: Cardon Ventures and 10X Health, she has helped over 15,000 entrepreneurs scale their companies. She is also the author of best-selling books such as, ‘Start the Work: How to Duplicate Yourself and Scale Your Business’.  She explains:  ◼️Why certain traits will guarantee failure in business (and how to fix them) ◼️The exact PPF framework that took her from $30K to $300K ◼️How 1% of people set goals differently, and why it changes everything ◼️The $100K skill stack that schools never teach, but millionaires all master ◼️Why most people think they’re working hard…but aren’t even close (00:00) Intro   (02:14) Why People Can't Create Wealth   (03:56) Helping Businesses Make Millions   (06:22) What Makes a Business Owner Successful   (12:35) The 3-Step Framework for Goal Setting   (15:13) From Anxious to Badass Entrepreneur   (17:46) Advice for Young People Who Don't Believe in Themselves   (18:53) Do Looks Really Matter in How You Show Up?   (20:46) How Important Is Communication?   (23:57) How the 1% Elite Speak   (25:28) How to Persuade with Your Ideas   (29:22) Avoiding These Words Will Improve Your Communication Skills   (32:40) Mastering Your Calendar   (35:53) Work-Life Balance   (37:46) Working Hard 24/7 and Burnout   (41:27) Do People Really Burn Out?   (43:43) How to Be a Great Parent and Work Hard   (47:47) Success vs. Happiness   (53:18) Individualism Isn't Within Our Nature   (57:36) How to Get People to Respect You   (01:03:04) I Fired Someone at My Company for Cheating   (01:05:40) Ads  (01:06:39) How to Start a Business Today   (01:08:54) Is Market Growth Important When Building a Company?   (01:10:13) The Most Profitable Business in 2026   (01:12:54) The Vision, Commitment, Execution Framework to Scale a Company   (01:26:16) The 10-Step Process to Become a Millionaire   (01:33:14) The Women's Wealth Transfer   (01:40:49) Ads   (01:42:57) What's the Reality About Passive Income?   (01:46:11) What Jobs Won't Be Taken Over by AI?   (01:50:54) The Only Barrier You Have Is Not Believing in Yourself   (01:58:22) How I Earned Respect and Communication Skills   Follow Natalie:  YouTube - https://bit.ly/4qIBvIl  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4hL4ruZ  TikTok - https://bit.ly/49E4R4f  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/47ENZba  Newsletter - https://bit.ly/47HpES2  Get your free copy of Natalie’s bestselling book, ‘TeamWork’, here: http://cardoneventures.com/doac   The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven  Apple:  https://www.apple.com/mac/      Adobe Express - http://ADOBE.LY/STEVEN

Dr Victoria Sampson is a leading integrative dentist, researcher, and founder of The Health Society clinic in London. She is internationally recognised for her pioneering work on the oral microbiome and its links to systemic health. In today’s Moment, Dr Sampson reveals the link between oral bacteria and cancers, and how your daily habits - like when you brush your teeth or what you drink - can significantly influence your oral microbiome. She shares practical tips to protect your mouth and the domino effect that can have on your overall health. Listen to the full episode here: Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/cB5kBuhQ4Xb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/m1rg8qkQ4Xb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos The Health Society Clinic: https://www.thehealthsociety.co.uk/

Harvard Neuroscientist DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR reveals How to Retrain Your Brain, Heal Trauma, Control Emotions, and Unlock the 4 Characters Running Your Mind Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained brain scientist who experienced a stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain and spent 8 years recovering. She is best known for her viral TED Talk “My Stroke of Insight” and is the bestselling author of books including Whole Brain Living. She explains: ◼️What her near-death stroke taught her about consciousness, ego, and identity ◼️How to escape the brain loop keeping you stuck in stress and anxiety ◼️How technology and habits are silently shrinking your brain’s potential ◼️Why overthinking physically damages your brain, and how to reverse it fast ◼️What holding a REAL human brain taught her about life and death (00:00) Intro (02:31) Understanding Your Brain Will Improve Your Life (05:23) Choose What Part of Your Brain to Use (09:23) A Real Brain with a Spinal Cord (15:54) The Central Nervous System (19:04) The Event That Changed Your Brain Forever (22:04) When I Realised It Was Life or Death (25:29) The Left Side of My Brain Was Damaged: I Couldn't Speak or Remember Anything (26:50) The Importance of Having Fun and Being Present (32:24) Reaching for Help During the Stroke (37:48) What Did the Scan Show? (43:53) Ads (44:56) Where Do These 4 Personalities Happen in the Brain? (47:59) Where Addiction Lives (49:39) What Are the 4 Personality Types? (55:12) The Odds of a Single Human Being Born (01:05:11) How to Shift Between the 4 Characters (01:10:20) Ads (01:12:24) Emotions Only Last for 90 Seconds (01:21:58) How to Heal Trauma from the Past (01:25:57) Lifestyle Choices for a Healthy Brain Follow Dr Jill: Facebook - https://bit.ly/47VX7t7 X - https://bit.ly/3LKRaGM You can purchase Dr Jill’s book ‘Whole Brain Living’, here: https://amzn.to/4hMIVWT The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership Join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist.

No.1 vulnerability expert BRENÉ BROWN exposes how shame, fear, and perfectionism secretly control your life - and reveals proven ways to unlock courage, confidence, trust, connection, and joy. Brené Brown is a world-renowned research professor who has spent over two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is also the author of 6 #1 New York Times bestsellers, including her recently published book, ‘Strong Ground’, and hosts two award-winning podcasts on leadership and human connection. She explains:  ◼️The marble jar theory that changed how Fortune 100 companies build trust ◼️The 4 skill sets of courage you can train and measure ◼️Why fitting in is the greatest threat to true belonging ◼️How to identify your “armor” when you're afraid and drop it ◼️The gratitude practice that stops catastrophising in real-time (00:00) Intro (02:34) What Made Brené Who She Is? (07:23) Parents Affecting Your View of Love (10:48) 87 Human Emotions (11:50) Why Did Brené Struggle With Self-Love and Belonging? (15:36) How Has the World Changed in the Last Two Decades? (16:23) Is Power Driven by Fear? (19:51) Four Types of Power: How to Be Successful as a Leader (22:54) Systems Theory (26:48) The Role of AI and Social Media in Shaping Society (34:39) Wisdom From Psychology and Life Experience (41:26) What Type of Connection Should People Be Looking For? (44:34) Belonging vs. Standing Alone (47:43) Making a Divisive Podcast (54:07) Pros and Cons of Curiosity (54:50) Responsibility of a Platform to Assess Guest Credibility (1:03:34) Ads (1:04:32) Importance of Vulnerability (1:09:30) Managing Fear of Vulnerability (1:18:36) Overcoming Negative Traits (1:21:06) Improving Self-Esteem (1:25:43) Four Steps to Courage (1:27:44) Building Trust With the Marble Jar Theory (1:32:47) Leaders' Misconceptions of Trust (1:35:05) Cheating (1:36:03) Ads (1:38:11) Relationship Advice (1:41:42) Losing Your Mother to Dementia (1:45:27) How Did You Deal With Grief? (1:48:40) What Are You Optimizing for Right Now? Follow Brené: Website - https://bit.ly/47rISeb  LinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3Jq4T5i  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49rCLt0  You can purchase Brené’s book ‘Strong Ground’, here: http://bit.ly/47gIWyJ  You can listen to Dare to Lead podcast here: http://bit.ly/3WwlN56  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett   Pipedrive - http://pipedrive.com/CEO      Vanta - https://vanta.com/steven

Dr. Jason Fung is a leading Canadian nephrologist and expert in intermittent fasting and metabolic health. Known for his pioneering work on obesity, type 2 diabetes, and fasting-based interventions, he challenges conventional dieting approaches. In today’s Moment, Dr. Fung explores the hidden causes of obesity, why traditional diets fail, and how intermittent fasting can transform metabolic health. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/w3wZJ0WrOXb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/PMOxllbsOXb Watch the episodes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos⁠ Jason Fung: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJasonFung