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What if the first signs of insulin resistance are already visible on your body?Dr Annette Bosworth, also known as Dr Boz, is a physician and author whose work focuses on metabolic health, insulin resistance and ketogenic nutrition.In this moment, Dr Boz explains how chronically high insulin can quietly affect the body long before many people recognise there’s a problem. She reveals the surprising physical cues, the differences between men and women, and walks Steve through the 12 step keto continuum - a protocol for lowering high insulin.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/NkamPsZlI5bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/plY8uI1lI5bWatch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videosDr Boz: https://bozmd.com/Sponsors - Function Health: https://functionhealth.com/DOAC
Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus!Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'.He explains:■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself■ Why high cortisol first thing in the morning is actually good for you■ The eye-movement trick to fall asleep instantly■ A neuroscientist's take on God, prayer, and religion■ The simple trick that lowers your blood sugar spikes after you eatChapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:21 Introducing Protocols00:03:44 When High Cortisol Is A Good Thing00:06:42 Why Hydration Matters00:07:55 Why Morning Sunlight Matters00:13:18 How Light Can Boost Metabolism00:18:49 Why Sunlight Is A Powerful Health Tool00:20:53 How To Offset Night Shifts And Screen Time00:23:58 The Best Exercise Routine For All-Round Fitness00:25:56 Do Ice Baths Raise Cortisol?00:28:48 How To Build Willpower And Tenacity00:31:18 What Does Calming Your Nervous System Mean?00:35:48 The Comfort Crisis: Do Hard Things00:38:31 What Should You Actually Eat?00:41:28 How Starchy Foods Can Calm Stress00:43:29 Cortisol Is Not The Stress Hormone00:46:20 How To Reduce Stress Fast00:52:08 How To Increase Your HRV00:55:44 The Eye Movement Trick To Fall Back To Sleep01:00:24 Ads01:02:26 Could A Peptide Improve REM Sleep?01:03:47 The Truth About Peptides01:12:55 What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Reality01:18:25 Do You Believe In God As A Neuroscientist?01:28:14 Could Religion Be An Antidote To Modern Suffering?01:36:43 Ads01:37:52 How To Create The Ideal Sleep Environment01:39:29 You Need To Do Effortful Work Daily01:47:52 How To Tap Into Your Unconscious01:54:27 Glymphatic Drainage: Can It Reduce Eye Bags?01:58:39 Do You Really Need Supplements?02:03:44 The Benefits Of A Post-Meal Walk02:07:22 Why Metabolism Doesn't Have To Decline With AgeIndependent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DOAC-Prof-Andrew-Huberman-Independent-Research-Further-Reading-v2.1.pdfTake Andrew Huberman’s ‘Protocols’ quiz here!https://10protocols.web.app/Follow Andrew Huberman:X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DExmJwBInstagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/1ACSEfPHuberman Lab Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3mXpbNyYou can pre-order 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body', here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/9j6yBxCPrevious guests mentioned in this episode:Dr. Roger Seheult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQJlGHVmdrADr. Andy Galpin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmz--DQty8oDr. Arthur Brooks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRY-foz-ZAwDr. David Sinclair: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnvWAP99r3YDr. Martha Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fajtQSCHfvEDr. Rhonda Patrick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyhmvAL-iYwThe Diary Of A CEO:◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4Sponsors:LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARYFunction Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC
Is the American Dream quietly dying? Scientist-entrepreneur David Friedberg reveals why the US is in imperial decline, why socialism is coming next, and how AI could save your job!David Friedberg is an entrepreneur and scientist, and co-host of the 'All-In Podcast', one of the most popular business and technology podcasts in the world. He is the founder and CEO of The Production Board, and currently serves on President Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).He explains:◼Why a wave of socialism could come to America by 2028◼Why Social Security may have cost Americans over $37 trillion in lost retirement wealth◼Why "the government will save you" is one of the great lies people are told◼Why AI will make you richer, not unemployed◼Why Tesla is set to win the trillion-dollar robot raceChapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:04 Who Is David Friedberg and Why Does He Matter?00:05:01 What Does a Presidential Advisor Actually Do?00:06:06 Why AI Could Be the Most Important Issue of Our Time00:08:28 What’s Really Happening to the U.S. Economy?00:14:56 Is America Actually in Decline?00:18:43 Should the Wealthy Be Paying More Tax?00:24:09 What Happens If the Current System Continues?00:26:43 The Great Lie About Home Ownership00:29:35 What Should You Invest in Instead of Real Estate?00:33:35 How Much of Success Is Actually in Your Control?00:37:11 Why Inequality May Be Unavoidable00:37:33 Will Inequality Always Exist?00:39:48 The Real Reason the System Feels Broken00:43:03 Which Countries Could America Learn From?00:44:47 Why Progress Matters More Than We Think00:48:58 Ads00:51:02 Will AI Really Take Our Jobs?00:56:24 What Will Humans Do When AI Does the Work?00:58:25 Why In-Person Jobs Could Explode in the AI Era01:01:17 How AI Could Disrupt the Hiring Process01:05:20 Can We Trust AI Founders’ Predictions?01:10:06 What Klarna’s CEO Reveals About AI and Jobs01:15:24 What Would Force Governments to Intervene in AI?01:17:19 When Does the AI Revolution Really Begin?01:18:57 What Open Source Actually Means for AI01:20:48 The Hidden Risks of Open Source AI01:22:50 Ads01:24:17 Is Elon Musk Right That Work Will Become Optional?01:28:02 What the Next Stage of Humanity Could Look Like01:29:44 Could Socialism Solve AI-Driven Job Loss?01:34:58 Could Humans Ever Live Forever?01:39:16 Why Does the Entire Body Seem to Age Together?01:39:43 The 2006 Discovery That Changed How We Think About Aging01:42:39 How AI Could Transform Epigenetics and Longevity01:45:54 The Great Lies America Tells Itself01:48:27 What David Friedberg Thinks About the Iran War01:54:22 Who Could Win the Next Election?01:57:57 What AI Will Actually Mean for the Average Person02:00:18 Closing TraditionFollow David:X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BLcFhWvAll-In Podcast - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/Bkwjzt2Ohalo - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/FtpiqIAThe Diary Of A CEO:◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4Sponsors:Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/stevenWayfair - Visit http://Wayfair.com to start your home refresh
As you build a successful life, are you making sure it’s meaningful too?Tony Robbins is a world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach who has spent decades studying the forces that shape human behaviour, achievement and fulfilment.In this moment, Tony shares the hidden needs influencing almost every decision we make, and explains why money, status and freedom can still leave people feeling strangely unfulfilled. He explores what social media may be amplifying in us, why some of our strongest drives can quietly work against the life we want, and what can help us build a life that feels not just successful, but deeply meaningful.Listen to the full episode here!Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/VDxq5xcGH5bApple: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZIsEDFeGH5bWatch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videosTony Robbins: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/
Tech critic Ed Zitron exposes the AI bubble, why OpenAI and Anthropic are burning billions, the fake AI boom, and why the crash could wipe out the ENTIRE economy!Ed Zitron is a British AI critic and one of the most cited voices warning that the AI industry is one giant bubble. He hosts the 'Better Offline' podcast, reaching over a million monthly downloads, and writes the newsletter 'Where's Your Ed At'. He is the founder and CEO of the PR firm EZPR, and is currently writing his upcoming book, 'Why Everything Stopped Working'. He explains: ■ Why he believes generative AI is a “con” ■ The real reason OpenAI and Anthropic can't turn a profit ■ Why data centers could leave a $500 billion debt bomb ■ Why superintelligence is a myth sold by tech billionaires ■ Why AI won't take your job, no matter what CEOs promiseChapters00:00:00 Intro00:02:15 AI Is A Con00:05:55 How Much Power Data Centres Really Need00:07:42 Is Widespread AI Adoption Manipulation Or Do People Actually Like Using It?00:11:40 The Actual Cost Of AI And How Tokens Actually Work00:15:49 Is The Spending Of AI Companies Justifiable?00:19:47 Will The Rate Of Improvement Of AI Go Up, Like Previous Innovations?00:24:03 How Bad Are AI Mistakes?00:26:34 Comparing Human Error To AI Hallucinations00:31:11 If The Output Is The Same, Does It Matter If Humans Or AI Created It?00:33:58 Can We Trust AI Like We Trust Humans?00:38:17 Would People Use AI If They Paid The Honest Cost?00:42:15 How Does The AI Bubble Compare To The Dot-Com Bubble?00:47:22 Does AI Demand Match The Cost And Risk Of Data Centres?00:52:26 Is AI Making Websites Like Google Worse?00:58:26 Ads01:00:30 Is AI Job Disruption A Lie?01:10:02 Could Your Narrative Be Helping AI Companies?01:14:02 How Dangerous Is AI Cyberhacking01:17:10 Is The AI Industry Creating Economic Growth?01:18:53 How Would The US Beat China In The AI Race?01:19:33 Is Robotics A Threat To Jobs?01:23:03 What Do You Think About Agentic AI?01:24:43 Is The Adoption Of AI The Same As The Rise Of The Internet?01:27:46 The Overhype Of AI01:30:03 What Do You Use Generative AI For?01:33:21 Has AI Gotten More Intelligent?01:34:09 Will AI Start To Do More Jobs As It Gets More Capable?01:36:07 What Does The Future Look Like As AI Grows?01:38:08 You Don't Think People's Workflows Have Been Transformed By AI?01:40:21 Will All AI Be Powered By Data Centres?01:43:20 Ads01:44:34 Is Overspending On AI Due To Demand Or Something Else?01:54:44 Tech CEOs Rebuttal01:56:54 What Would It Take For You To Change Your Mind About AI?02:00:12 Are AI Systems Already Blackmailing?02:07:51 Are We In An AI Bubble And What Happens When It Pops?02:12:48 The Tech Depression Is Coming02:18:30 What Should The Public Do?02:21:07 Why Do You Have A Bone To Pick With AI CEOs?02:24:29 What Should We Be Doing To Improve Our Relationships And Social Connection?Follow Ed Zitron:Linktree: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/C6fKrVKBetter Offline: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/A9awRDM X: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/GTr0z7R Where's Your Ed At Newsletter: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CZ3JLap You can get $10 off your first year of Where's Your Ed At Premium, here: https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/91LBdmi The Diary Of A CEO:◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4Sponsors:Fiverr - https://fiverr.com/diary and get 10% off your first order when you use code DIARYSaily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/doac ⛵