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Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JTq59S9qlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/SE2kCvgrlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Palmer: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

No.1 Health Doctor Benjamin Bikman breaks down keto, insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and calorie counting, and the ONE test that predicts weight gain! Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and researcher focused on the link between insulin resistance and chronic disease. He is Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University and Co-founder of Insulin IQ.  Follow Dr Benjamin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3MGLKNH X - https://bit.ly/3N6hziZ  Website - https://bit.ly/491iGI6  He explains: ◼️Why shrinking fat cells depends on lowering insulin, not eating less ◼️How ketones act as a brain fuel that kills hunger and boosts metabolism ◼️Why constant carb intake traps energy and makes willpower fail ◼️How GLP-1 drugs may worsen muscle loss and long-term metabolic health ◼️Why a fasting insulin test reveals problems years before diabetes [00:00] What Should People Focus on for 2026 When It Comes to Diet? [02:32] What Is Metabolism? [07:18] Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work [09:57] Ketones and Fat Loss [22:37] How the Liver Decides What to Do With Fat [25:09] Is Keto Sustainable? [27:15] Could Keto Help With Eating Disorders and Sugar Addiction? [30:24] The Effects of Keto on the Heart [32:54] Should You Take Exogenous Ketones? [38:04] Is Keto Suitable for Women? [44:36] The Perfect Diet and Lifestyle for 2026 [51:12] Steve’s Ketone Levels After a Keto Shot [57:04] Ads [58:40] Continuing the Perfect Lifestyle for 2026 [59:42] When Not to Do Keto [01:05:48] How Cancers Use Sugar for Energy [01:10:36] Are Vitamins and Supplements Contributing to Obesity? [01:21:19] Thoughts on Ozempic and GLP-1s [01:26:05] Ads [01:32:58] What’s the Best Sweetener to Use? [01:34:57] Collagen Peptides [01:37:03] Creatine [01:38:06] How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat for Good [01:45:23] How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain [01:49:31] Check Your Testosterone Levels [01:51:39] What Tests Can We Do at Home? [01:52:49] If You Could Have One Thing for Life, What Would It Be? 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  Independent research: https://benjmainbikman2.tiiny.co Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Dopamine expert DR ANNA LEMBKE reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine addiction is rising fast, the danger of social media, porn, AI, GLP-1 drugs, and how to regain control FAST! Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has spent over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions and is the bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation”.  She explains: ◼️Why endless pleasure quietly trains your brain to feel worse, not better ◼️How digital habits replace real connection with instant validation ◼️Why dopamine spikes always come with a hidden crash ◼️How easy comfort erodes discipline, motivation, and intimacy ◼️The practical reset that restores balance and control 00:00 Intro 03:05 Dopamine and Overabundance 04:22 How to Shake Bad Habits 06:16 Why Are Harmful Substances Addictive? 07:15 The Dangers of AI Simulating Human Connection 12:54 Sex Addiction Case Study 19:29 Elon Musk's Age of Abundance 22:23 We're Entertaining Ourselves to Death 23:35 How Our Brain Processes Pleasure and Pain 28:51 Why Do We Fall Off Our Good Habits? 30:40 When Are We Most Susceptible to Self-Destructive Behaviours 31:53 Who Is More Vulnerable to Addiction? 32:59 Link Between Addiction and People With ADHD 34:26 Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction 35:57 Parents Soothing Child’s Emotions With Technology 37:24 AI Replacing Parenting 40:05 Are You Hopeful People Will See the Downsides of AI? 43:23 Social Media Trials 45:12 Ads 46:07 The Science Behind How to Get Rid of Bad Habits 53:31 Is Addictive Personality a Real Thing? 54:20 4-Week Resolutions 56:24 Psychological Strategies for Adopting Good Habits 59:00 How to Trick Your Brain to Enjoy Doing Hard Things 01:02:06 How to Avoid Relapse 01:04:23 Is It Possible to Become Addicted to Good Things Too? 01:05:11 Daily Routines to Kick the Habit 01:07:10 The "Count Back" Trick to Start New Habits 01:10:24 Ads 01:12:24 Brains of Addicted vs. Non-Addicted People 01:17:42 Dopamine Research That Stood Out for You 01:19:22 Impact of Dopamine Addiction on Personal Relationships 01:22:52 Dopamine Agonist Drugs 01:26:27 Dopamine Release Associated With Learning and Impediments 01:32:13 Radical Honesty 01:37:06 What Is Agency and Why Does It Matter 01:38:58 The Biggest Problem With New Year’s Resolutions Follow Dr Anna Website - https://bit.ly/4pS0ckD Stanford Medicine - https://stan.md/4oXiyzq  Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DOAC-Anna-Lembke-2-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Addiction in the Age of Indulgence’, here: https://amzn.to/4oZKEdl  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 Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off

Ryan Holiday is a best-selling author and the modern-day philosopher behind The Daily Stoic. Renowned for his deep exploration of Stoic philosophy, Ryan has brought ancient wisdom to a new generation. In today’s moment, Ryan reveals five powerful practices, rooted in Stoicism, that you can implement this year to cultivate more peace, purpose, and resilience. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/vEIEZBwqlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/MpXjJ9oqlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Ryan Holiday: https://ryanholiday.net/

Tired of your health issues? Top gastroenterologist DR WILL BULSIEWICZ reveals NEW information about how leaky gut drives inflammation, cancer risk, bloating and brain fog, and the daily habits to heal FAST.  Dr Will Bulsiewicz is one of the world’s leading experts on the gut microbiome. He is the US Medical Director at ZOE, founding director of The Gut & Microbiome Center for Excellence and bestselling author of “Fibre Fuelled” and the upcoming book, “Plant Powered Plus”. He explains:  ◼️Why inflammation is driven by the gut, not just genetics ◼️How leaky gut triggers bloating and immune dysfunction ◼️The gut-immune link behind cancer and chronic disease ◼️Why fermented foods and fibre rebuild the microbiome ◼️How the gut-brain connection shapes mood, focus, and longevity (00:00) Intro   (03:28) What Is Inflammation?   (05:36) Can You Be Thin and Still Have Inflammation?   (06:11) Why Does Chronic Inflammation Happen?   (07:11) The Shocking Link Between Inflammation and Gut Health   (10:47) Chronic Inflammation Causes These Diseases   (12:17) The Importance of a Healthy Gut   (12:52) Faecal Transplants to Heal the Gut   (15:26) Link Between Gut Microbiome and Cancer   (18:19) Parkinson's Could Start in the Gut   (20:40) Can Anyone Get a Faecal Transplant?   (21:22) A Lot of Us Have Gut Issues   (23:37) Does Gas and Bloating Indicate a Health Issue?   (31:34) Everyone Thinks They're Gluten Intolerant   (32:36) Processing Issues With Gluten   (35:04) Is Sourdough the Best Bread?   (36:13) Your Gluten Intolerance Might Be This Instead   (38:18) How Long Does It Take to Repair the Gut?   (41:17) What Causes Bowel Diseases?   (42:42) Antibiotics Double Your Risk of Bowel Disease   (43:16) Fixing a Chronic Gut Issue With a Fecal Transplant   (47:46) What Diet Trends Spread Misinformation?   (51:54) Fibremaxxing and the Importance of Fibre   (54:48) Best Foods to Eat for Fibre   (59:11) How Fibre Affects Immunity and Ageing   (1:00:00) This Is What Alcohol Does to the Gut   (1:05:34) Ads   (1:07:24) Benefits of Turmeric   (1:09:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:19:40) Good Breakfast for Children   (1:20:44) What Would Impact Your Child's Gut Health?   (1:25:22) Dr Will's Perfect Gut Day   (1:33:19) Optimal Time to Workout   (1:34:56) Perfect Time Between Meals   (1:35:54) Perfect Evening Routine   (1:39:23) Would You Recommend Fasting?   (1:42:21) Ads   (1:44:18) Trauma Impacts Gut Function   (1:49:35) How Would I Heal My Trauma-Related Gut Issues?   (1:50:42) Stool Test – Is Your Gut Healthy?   (1:53:33) Magnesium for Constipation and Sleep   (1:55:03) This Is Easier Than You Think – 4 Things You Need   (1:58:58) Dr Will's Transformation   (2:05:02) Message to My Dad   (2:09:34) Your Biggest Regret   Follow Dr Will: Instagram - https://bit.ly/457iRAx The Gut Health MD - https://bit.ly/4p2svLU  Youtube - https://bit.ly/4aGQJrK Dr Will Bulsiewicz’s upcoming book, ‘Plant Powered Plus: Activate the Power of Your Gut to Tame Inflammation and Reclaim Your Health’: UK Version: https://amzn.to/45hIcb1 US Version: https://bit.ly/49hpCAZ Independent Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YDjg-o8aGLb-Okn6xk3L06SclNtjybYl8pejVf12f2A/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0 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: Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visithttps://DaretoDream.stan.store Adobe Express -https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Fiverr:https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARY

Are you planning 2026 completely wrong? CHRIS WILLIAMSON, Modern Wisdom host, breaks down goal setting errors, procrastination psychology, stress overload, dating mistakes and the ONE strategy that works! Chris Williamson is the host of the Modern Wisdom podcast and a leading voice on men’s development, productivity and the challenges of modern life. He is also the creator of the 3 Minute Monday newsletter, where he shares weekly insights on discipline, focus and meaning.  He explains:  ◼️Why your goals keep failing you no matter how motivated you feel ◼️The SINGLE question that decides if 2026 is a breakout year ◼️The real reason PROCRASTINATION protects you from success ◼️Why doing less beats trying harder every time ◼️How stress and dating confusion hold men back 00:00 Intro 05:18 Choosing a Productive New Year's Resolution 12:11 The Real Thing You Should Be Doing 19:18 The Idea That "I Will Be Enough When..." 20:13 How to Find Success 23:22 The Hidden and Hurtful Metrics of Success 39:24 The Cost of Alcohol on Your Habits 42:07 If You're Not Okay, You Won't Choose Healthy Habits 46:38 The Biggest Learnings to Stay Consistent 48:42 Burnout, Imposter Syndrome, and Anxiety 53:24 The Two Main Reasons for Procrastination 01:00:56 America and the UK: Differences in Success Approaches 01:06:10 I Wish Britain Celebrated the Success of Its People 01:07:40 Ads 01:08:42 I Never Thought I'd Amounted to Much 01:18:19 How to Know What You Really Want in Life 01:33:54 Modeling What It Means to Be a Good Man 01:39:08 Ads 01:41:10 The Lonely Chapter in Everyone's Life 01:47:15 Problems Are a Feature of Life, Not a Bug 01:53:19 Psychological Stability in a Partner 01:55:48 The Dating World and Finding a Partner 01:58:40 The One Thing That Will Make You More Attractive 02:02:30 Why You Shouldn't Wait for Anything 02:12:22 The Hardest 12 Months of My Life 02:19:12 The Pleasure in Small Things Follow Chris: YouTube - https://bit.ly/4j1xhIh Instagram - https://bit.ly/3XZ9QFS X - https://bit.ly/3YDcCAJ You can find out more about Chris’ 2026 template, here: https://chriswillx.com/review You can find out more about Chris’ episode with Naval Ravikant, here: https://bit.ly/3MNNyoj 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:  Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO  Adobe Express - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter  Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst renowned for her work on parenting, early childhood development, and the root causes of behavioural issues. In today’s moment, Erica discusses the rise in ADHD diagnoses and reveals which modern parenting practices may be significantly contributing to this trend, and to stress in early childhood. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/e/OoL7GFnplZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/TBgRlfrplZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Independent research (this clip comes from a longer episode. The accompanying research covers that full episode): https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DOAC-Erica-Komisar-Independent-research-further-reading.pdf Erica Komisar: https://www.ericakomisar.com/

New year, healthier brain? Start 2026 RIGHT by protecting your brain, with EXPERT advice from The Diary Of A CEO’s top guests on brain health, dementia risk, brain fog, nutrition, addiction, and more!  This EXCLUSIVE CHRISTMAS EPISODE brings together BRAIN HEALTH advice from world-leading experts, including:  ◼️Dr Rhonda Patrick ◼️Dr Wendy Suzuki ◼️Andrew Huberman ◼️Dr Nathan Bryan ◼️Dr Daniel Amen ◼️Simon Mills They explain:  ◼️Why dementia and Alzheimer’s often begin with damaged blood flow, not memory loss ◼️How food, nitric oxide, and circulation directly affect brain aging ◼️The daily habits that grow or shrink your brain over time ◼️Which modern trends help neuroplasticity and which silently destroy it ◼️The simple lifestyle shifts that protect cognition for decades (00:00) Intro (01:03) Effects of Exercise on the Brain (06:08) How to Improve Speaking Skills and Memory (07:46) Effects of Coffee on the Brain (09:20) What Destroys Your Brain? (11:51) Impact of Social Relationships on the Brain (13:24) Effects of Creatine on the Brain (19:33) Creatine for Sleep (22:31) Creatine Loading Myths (25:20) Creatine for Depression (27:07) Neuroplasticity Explained (36:03) The Role of Nitric Oxide in the Brain (44:32) Habits That Are Good for the Brain (48:42) Is Loving Your Job Good or Bad for Your Brain? (50:30) Bad Things for Brain Health (51:49) Does Hearing Loss Lead to Alzheimer’s? (53:12) Effects of AI on the Brain (54:18) Natural Remedies for Brain Health (57:56) Rosemary Effects on Brain Health (01:00:29) Benefits of Dark Chocolate You can purchase Dr Nathan’s book, The Secret of Nitric Oxide, here: https://bit.ly/4pq3ZVu  You can find out more about Dr Nathan’s N1o1 website, here: https://bit.ly/4jgcJfl  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 ◼️ Independent research: https://braincompilation.tiiny.co Sponsors: ExpressVPN - visit https://ExpressVPN.com/DOAC to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

Trial Lawyer and leading communication expert JEFFERSON FISHER reveals how gaslighting and narcissism work, why people don’t listen to you, and the courtroom tricks for respect and power! Jefferson Fisher is a Texas trial lawyer and leading communication expert. He is the founder of Fisher Firm, creator of The Jefferson Fisher School of Communication, and author of the book, “The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More”. He explains: ◼️The fastest way to spot a narcissist in under 30 seconds ◼️The phrase that instantly exposes gaslighting ◼️Why people stop respecting you mid conversation ◼️The courtroom trick that makes people listen ◼️How to control any conversation without raising your voice 00:00 Intro 02:56 These Communication Skills Will Change Your Life and Career Trajectory 09:40 How to Have Control Over Conversations 12:14 The Psychology Behind Feeling Comfortable in Any Conversation 15:42 How Your Body Language Can Influence Others’ Opinions 20:38 The Traits of Confident People 22:40 Dealing With Difficult Conversations and Gaslighters 24:38 The Words Gaslighters Use Against You 31:00 The Attachment Style Most at Risk of Being Gaslighted 39:19 This Is What Manipulators and Narcissists Do 42:55 How to Stop a Narcissist 49:15 Your Reactions Reveal So Much About You 51:21 How to Stop Being Easily Triggered 55:00 How Being Honest With People Can Help You 01:00:34 How Our Parents’ Arguments Shaped Our Love Relationships 01:15:19 Find Your Priorities and Set Your Boundaries 01:17:20 People Pleasers 01:23:01 Relationship Arguments: Can They Be Good? 01:25:24 A Big Indicator That Something Really Matters to Your Partner 01:33:19 The Secret to Spot Anyone Being Fake 01:34:58 The Fake Laughs 01:42:05 These Small Moments Will Have the Biggest Impact on Impressions 01:53:30 Top 5 Things to Become the Best Communicator at Anything 02:03:02 Phones Have Become Our Pacifier to Relieve Anxiety 02:04:25 Stop Overexplaining 02:08:11 The Power of Taking Pauses to Think 02:10:50 One of the Best Traits of Leaders 02:17:43 How to Help Someone Grieving 02:27:09 The Counterattack to Bullies: Expose Them 02:34:22 Huge Relationship Unlock: Energy Checking With Your Parent 02:40:16 The Predictor of Whether a Relationship Will Last Follow Jefferson: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4pzxZ21  Facebook - https://bit.ly/4rUhTS6 TikTok - https://bit.ly/4aihiDv YouTube - https://bit.ly/3YplSIG  You can pre-order ‘The Next Conversation Workbook’, here: https://amzn.to/3XSHOvH  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:  Adobe - https://Adobe.Ly/OneBetter Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC  Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

Courtney Conley is a renowned foot health expert who combines science with practical advice to help people lead pain-free, active lives. In this Moment, Courtney dives into the surprising impact of our everyday footwear on both our physical and mental health. Discover the best kind of shoes to wear, and how crucial footwear is in enhancing movement, preventing pain, and supporting long-term strength. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/WeoZX42ycZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/tXqCmi6ycZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Courtney’s clinic: https://gaithappens.com/