The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
DOAC
Steven Bartlett is a British entrepreneur, investor, and author. He’s the founder of Flight Story – a media company – and Flight Fund, an investment fund backing the next generation of category-defining businesses.He created The Diary Of A CEO to share the unfiltered pages of the personal diaries of the world’s most fascinating CEOs, experts, therapists, and leaders – with the hope that their lessons will help both you and him live better lives. DOAC is a double acronym: Diary Of A CEO, but also Dreamers, Open-minded, Awareness, and Connection.This is your corner of the internet to dream boldly, think openly, expand your awareness, and feel more connected.My New Book: https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACIG: https://www.instagram.com/stevenLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenbartlett-123
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Mar 27, 2026 • 29min
Most Replayed Moment: The Truth About Protein Intake and The Simplest Way To Lose Fat
Alan Aragon, a nutrition researcher known for evidence-based fitness advice, tackles the protein myths people get wrong most. He digs into how much protein really matters, why meal timing is often overhyped, and how higher protein can support fat loss. They also get into vegan vs animal protein, fast weight loss, GLP-1 rebound, metabolic slowdown, and why sustainable habits win.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 2h 9min
AI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI
Karen Hao, investigative journalist and AI expert behind EMPIRE OF AI, digs into Sam Altman, OpenAI power struggles, and why AGI may be more slogan than science. She explores AI’s hidden labor costs, media pressure tactics, the US-China race narrative, military use, and how automation could reshape white-collar work.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 2h 29min
David Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed? After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!
David Sinclair, Harvard genetics professor and longevity researcher, dives into whether aging can be treated like a disease. He explores human trials aimed at resetting biological age, gene therapy for restoring eyesight, the idea that cells lose vital instructions over time, plus fasting, exercise, and supplement routines linked to longer healthspan.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 19min
Most Replayed Moment: The Direct Path To Purpose And Happiness! These 2 Decisions Matter Most
Gad Saad, evolutionary psychologist and bestselling author, dives into the two choices that most shape happiness: who you build a life with and the work you pursue. He explores why shared values matter more than matching hobbies, how complementary strengths can deepen attraction, and why freedom, creativity, and even birth order can influence purpose and confidence.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 56min
Manipulation Expert: How To Influence Anyone & Make Them Do Exactly What You Want! - Chase Hughes
Chase Hughes, former U.S. Navy Chief and behavior expert, unpacks the hidden mechanics of influence. He explores behavioral profiling, framing, precommitment, and micro compliance. The conversation also dives into how childhood scripts shape adult behavior, how social media and AI can steer identity, and why DMT changed his view of consciousness and reality.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 2h 3min
Daniel Priestley: Plumbers Will Earn More Than Lawyers! I Predicted 2008, Now I'm Warning About 2029
Daniel Priestley, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Dent Global and ScoreApp, dives into AI’s economic shake-up. He explores a possible 2029 crash, why trades could out-earn lawyers, and the rise of niche AI-powered businesses. He also gets into personal brands, lifestyle businesses, disappearing jobs, and why human experience may become the ultimate moat.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 20min
Most Replayed Moment: The Antibiotic Alternative Big Pharma Doesn't Want You To Know!
Simon Mills, a leading medical herbalist and pioneer of modern herbal medicine, shares plant‑based alternatives to antibiotics. He discusses risks of antibiotic overuse, when antibiotics are truly needed, and simple homemade remedies like ginger and cinnamon tea. He also explains how heating versus cooling herbs work and how to match remedies to symptoms.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 29min
The Iran War Expert: I Simulated The Iran War for 20 Years. Here’s What Happens Next
Robert Pape, political scientist who has advised multiple White Houses on air power, explains his 20 years of Iran war simulations. He outlines the three-stage escalation trap and how precision bombing can create strategic failure. He warns about unknown enriched uranium locations, the high chance of limited U.S. ground deployments, and the wider geopolitical gains this could give rivals like China.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 2h 27min
No.1 Christianity Expert: The Truth About Christianity! The Case For Jesus (Historian's Proof)
Wesley Huff, a Christian apologist and historian who studies the Bible’s historical reliability, joins to explore why interest in Christianity is resurging. He discusses the historical case for Jesus, eyewitness evidence, the empty tomb and women’s testimony. They probe meaning, suffering, prayer, AI’s challenge to faith, and why humans seem wired for worship.
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Mar 6, 2026 • 27min
Most Replayed Moment: Stressed About Money? Nischa's Step-by-Step Guide To Financial Security
Nischa Shah, a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security. She explains why many live paycheque to paycheque and the first practical step: a one-month peace-of-mind fund. She covers cutting high-interest debt, building a 3–6 month emergency buffer, when to switch from saving to investing, and simple low-cost investing plus income growth tactics.
