The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

Dr. Alex Tatem, a urologist who has studied peptides for 12 years, breaks down what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why the FDA quietly banned 19 of them. He discusses the collapse of male fertility globally, why Big Pharma feels threatened by peptides, and how they're being used to address erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, insulin resistance, and cognitive performance—often outside regulatory approval.

Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group and expert on geopolitical risk, outlines the ten biggest threats facing the world in 2026. He argues that the US has become the primary driver of global instability under Trump, China is strategically winning long-term power competitions, the Middle East is spiraling toward broader conflict, and AI poses an underestimated threat to financial systems, infrastructure, and employment. The episode covers the Iran war escalation, collapsing international cooperation, and the emergence of a 'G-Zero' world where no single power can impose order.

4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next! Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs.

Marisa Peer is a renowned therapist and best-selling author, known for her work in personal growth and the mind-body connection.

She built an $800 million business…but sacrificed it all when her father became President, now Ivanka Trump tells her story! Ivanka Trump is a world-renowned businesswoman, real estate developer, and entrepreneur who served as Advisor to the President during Trump’s first administration.

He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices. Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©.

Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology.

Pierre Poilievre — now on his THIRD podcast in our system (JRE #2470, DOAC). Conservative Party of Canada leader on the economy, housing, and Trump. Cross-podcast reference.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick — biomedical scientist, FoundMyFitness. Anti-aging, visceral fat, receipt paper toxicity. Her THIRD podcast in our system (Ferriss #819, DOAC). Cross-podcast validation of exercise and metabolic health Canon.

Alan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science. In this moment, he breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: protein. How much do you really need? Does it influence fat loss?

Karen Hao — AI journalist and whistleblower. Claims AI companies are hiding the truth about AI capabilities and risks. The gap between public messaging ('AI is safe') and internal knowledge ('we don't know what we're building').

David Sinclair — Harvard professor, aging researcher. Claims aging can be reversed — cells appeared 75% younger after 8 weeks in tests. His information theory of aging: aging is a loss of epigenetic information, not genetic damage.

Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and bestselling author known for applying evolutionary psychology to human behaviour, relationships, and happiness. In this moment, Gad answers some of the biggest questions people have about relationships and purpose.

Chase Hughes — behavioral expert and former military interrogator. How to read people, influence behavior, and detect deception. The science of nonverbal communication and persuasion.

Daniel Priestley — entrepreneur and author. Claims plumbers will earn more than lawyers. Predicted the 2008 crash, now warning about 2029. AI will destroy white-collar jobs while blue-collar trades become scarce and valuable.

Simon Mills is one of the UK’s leading medical herbalists and a pioneer of modern herbal medicine. In this moment, Simon explains why antibiotics aren’t always the answer - and what traditional medicine has used for centuries instead.

Robert Pape — political scientist, director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. Simulated the Iran war for 20 years. What happens next: the scenarios, the costs, and why most public discourse about war is dangerously uninformed.

Wesley Huff — historian making the case for the historical Jesus. Academic arguments for Christianity's historical claims. Not devotional — analytical.

Nischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention.

WW3 Threat Assessment roundtable with former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante and others. Geopolitical risk analysis: where are we actually at risk, and what does the intelligence community see that the public doesn't?

Gavin de Becker — top security advisor, author of The Gift of Fear. Claims Epstein was 'a made up person' and warns about digital surveillance. How to trust your intuition about danger.

Jocko Willink — former Navy SEAL commander, author of Extreme Ownership and Discipline Equals Freedom. Routine-building, leadership under pressure, and why discipline IS freedom, not its opposite.

Jessie Inchauspé — the Glucose Goddess. Biochemist on blood sugar management: the link between glucose spikes and depression, anxiety, cravings, and fatigue. Practical hacks: vinegar before meals, savory breakfasts, veggie starters.

Dara Khosrowshahi — CEO of Uber. Majority of rides could be robot-operated within 15-20 years. Other executives are 'lying about AI' — they say it'll be fine publicly but privately admit millions of jobs are gone. Demands employees answer weekend emails or 'get pushed out.'

Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights.

The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets.

How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS!

Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering.

Do you want to know why your relationship keeps failing? Divorce Lawyer James Sexton discusses relationship advice, the impact of AI on love, communication skills, why prenups are rising, and why people stay in toxic cycles!

Are you always tired? Sleep Expert Dr. Michael Breus breaks down the 4 chronotypes to master your sleep, how to fix insomnia, the truth about sleep apnea, and why the 8-hour myth is wrong! Dr. Michael Breus is a clinical psychologist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine.

Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm.

Alzheimer’s expert LOUISA NICOLA explains early Alzheimer’s risk, why creatine fuels brain energy and memory, deep sleep hacks, and why sitting is a silent killer! Louisa Nicola is a leading neurophysiologist and human performance coach who studies the brain and nervous system.

This is a FIRST for The Diary Of A CEO…a live snake on set, with jungle explorer PAUL ROSOLIE. After 20 years surviving jaguars, anacondas, cartels, and uncontacted tribes, he warns of a collapse that could end life on Earth!

Dr. Andy Galpin is a professor and performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics. He specialises in muscle, strength, and human performance - translating exercise science into practical plans that actually work.

Can 1 hour a day make you a millionaire? Bestselling author DAVID BACH reveals how the first-hour rule, retirement investing, passive income ideas, and 401k matching build financial freedom…FAST!

World-leading gut health expert PROFESSOR TIM SPECTOR reveals brand new research around why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, how flossing lowers Alzheimer’s risk, and the TOP foods that stop inflammation!

Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”.

Ryan Holiday — now on his THIRD podcast in our system (KP #208, DOAC). Five Stoic practices for peace, purpose, and resilience. Cross-podcast Canon validation from the modern Stoicism source himself.

Modern Wisdom host Chris Williamson returns to discuss the loneliness epidemic, the dating crisis, men's mental health, and why designing your environment matters more than setting goals for behavior change.

Chris Williamson — host of Modern Wisdom. Goal setting, procrastination psychology, dating strategy, and designing your 2026. Williamson's approach: evidence-based self-improvement without the woo.

Jefferson Fisher returns — now on his SECOND podcast in our system (Shetty + DOAC). Gaslighting, communication patterns that predict divorce, and how to have conversations that build rather than destroy relationships. Cross-podcast Canon validation.

Yoshua Bengio — Turing Award winner, co-inventor of deep learning. Now one of the most prominent voices warning about AI risk. Claims we have 2 years before AI fundamentally changes the job market. When the co-inventor of the technology warns about it, the warning carries different weight.

Chris Koerner on passive income and business acquisition. Practical strategies for building revenue streams. The clickbait title is aggressive but the content covers real acquisition strategy.

Brené Brown — vulnerability researcher, author of Daring Greatly and Atlas of the Heart. The role of power in leadership, courage as a skill set, and building trust. Cross-references to Ferriss (fear-setting), Holiday (Stoicism), and the true self/false self Canon.

Yuval Noah Harari — author of Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. AI changing everything, the importance of stories, why soulmates are a myth, and the battle for human attention.

Dr. Chris van Tulleken — author of Ultra-Processed People. UPF is worse than smoking for health outcomes. The food industry knowingly engineers addictive products. 60% of calories in the US/UK diet come from ultra-processed food.

Ray Dalio — founder of Bridgewater (B+ AUM). His framework for how empires rise and fall applied to America and the UK right now. Debt cycles, internal conflict, external rivals, and what history says happens next. When the founder of the world's largest hedge fund warns about dark times, the data behind it matters.

Roman Yampolskiy — AI safety researcher. His thesis: we cannot control a superintelligent AI, and we're building one anyway. The simulation argument. Only 5 types of jobs will survive AI automation. The most pessimistic credible voice on AI risk.

Mo Gawdat — former Chief Business Officer of Google X. Author of Scary Smart. The next 15 years will be chaotic as AI disrupts everything, but if we survive the transition, the outcome could be extraordinary. Only 5 jobs will remain. The happiness equation still applies.

Evan Spiegel — Snapchat CEO. The mistake that nearly killed the company (the disastrous 2018 redesign), what he learned from it, competing with TikTok and Instagram, and building a company culture that survives near-death experiences.

Trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher shares communication techniques from the courtroom that apply to everyday conversations. Covers how to win arguments without making enemies, how to handle difficult people, and why most communication fails.

Annie Jacobsen discusses her book Nuclear War: A Scenario, walking through a minute-by-minute simulation of a nuclear strike on the US. Covers the Pentagon's response protocols, the impossibility of defense, and why deterrence is fragile.

Sleep scientist Matthew Walker returns to discuss new research on sleep's role in emotional regulation, Alzheimer's prevention, and immune function. Argues that sleep is the single most important health behavior.

Tim Spector discusses his latest research on the gut microbiome and personalized nutrition. Reveals why dementia, depression, and anxiety may start in the gut, and why identical twins respond differently to the same foods.