The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

• No.1 Sleep Expert: Magnesium Isn’t Helping You Sleep! This Sleep Habit Increases Heart Disease 57%

  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

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• Most Replayed Moment: Why You’re Never Satisfied! The 4 Pillars of Lasting Happiness

  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/

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• Tim Ferriss: 4 Science-Backed Tools That Rewired Decades of Childhood Trauma & Depression

  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

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• Natalie Dawson: The Harsh Reality of Passive Income! This PPF Framework 10x’s Your Income in 5 Years

  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

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• Most Replayed Moment: Don’t Brush Your Teeth After Sugar! The Best Oral Care Routine

  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/

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