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Dr. Ramani Durvasula explains the toxic and insidious nature of narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. In this powerful conversation, learn the psychological tactics narcissists use, from denying your reality to invalidating your experiences, and how to reclaim your sense of self in the face of manipulation.
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Are you unknowingly damaging your brain and raising your cancer risk with just one drink? Discover the alarming truth about alcohol from Dr. Sarah Wakeman, what every adult needs to know now.
Dr. Sarah Wakeman is senior medical director for substance use disorder at Mass General Brigham healthcare system, the number one research system in the U.S. She is also the Medical Director of the Mass General Hospital Addiction Consult Team and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
She explains:
How alcohol is hijacking your dopamine system.
Why no amount of alcohol is good for your brain.
The shocking truth about moderate drinking.
How doctors are failing addiction patients on a daily basis.
Why 1 in 3 people will struggle with alcohol.
00:00 Intro
02:23 Sarah's Mission
02:52 Sarah's Education and Experience
03:40 Issues With Addiction Treatment in the Modern World
04:31 What Is Addiction?
05:48 What Things Are Capable of Being Addictive?
06:47 Physiological Dependence vs. Addiction
07:25 Scale of the Problem: Why Should People Care?
08:59 Is Society Getting Better or More Addicted?
09:32 Substance-Related Deaths During the Pandemic
10:22 What Drives People to Use Substances?
12:24 Substances' Effects on the Brain
14:29 Does Trauma at a Young Age Increase Addiction Risk?
16:36 The Opposite of Addiction Is Connection
18:11 Why Addiction Matters to Sarah
19:02 Living With a Family Member Struggling With Addiction
20:43 Who Is Sarah Trying to Save?
22:57 Change Happens When the Pain of Staying the Same Is Greater Than the Pain of Change
25:53 Misconceptions About Alcohol
28:15 Is There a Healthy Level of Alcohol Consumption?
28:50 Is One Drink a Day Safe for Health?
30:38 Link Between Moderate Drinking and Cancer
33:23 Types of Cancer Linked to Alcohol Consumption
34:51 Cancer Risk Among Heavy Drinkers
35:31 Heavy Drinking and Comorbidities as Cancer Risk Factors
36:20 How Alcohol Drives Cancer Mechanisms
38:00 Alcohol and Weight Gain
38:54 The Role of the Liver
42:07 Liver's Ability to Regenerate
46:37 How Alcohol Causes Brain Deterioration
47:23 Other Organs Affected by Alcohol
48:00 Alcohol's Impact on the Heart
49:08 Body Fat Percentage and Alcohol Tolerance
50:05 Does High Alcohol Tolerance Prevent Organ Damage?
50:46 What Is a Hangover?
52:14 Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Alcohol
53:47 Is Rehab Effective for Addiction?
56:50 Psychedelic Therapy for Addiction
57:36 GLP-1 Medications for Addiction Treatment
59:03 Ads
59:59 Celebrity Addictions
1:02:24 Stigma Around Addiction
1:04:41 Addiction Cases That Broke Sarah's Heart
1:12:43 Is Empathy Positive Reinforcement for Addicted Individuals?
1:15:34 Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Person
1:18:57 Motivational Interviewing to Support Recovery
1:22:19 Finding Motivation for Positive Change
1:26:03 Habits to Support Addiction Recovery
1:29:12 Ads
1:30:18 Can the Brain Recover From Addiction?
1:34:55 Unexpected Sources of Addictive Behavior
1:35:35 How Sarah Copes With Difficult Addiction Cases
1:37:10 Importance of Language Around Addiction
1:41:40 How Labels Limit People's Potential
1:46:05 Sarah's Upcoming Book
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Over the next six weeks, we’re bringing you the most unmissable moments from The Diary of a CEO, a masterclass in work, business, and entrepreneurship. These are the lessons that built some of the most iconic companies in the world, shared by the visionary CEOs behind them.
We begin with Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn. In this powerful conversation, Reid breaks down the surprising trait that separates good entrepreneurs from the greats and why ignoring it could be your biggest mistake. He shares the story of whats like working with Elon Musk, what most people get wrong about ambition, and the brutal trade-offs that come with building at scale. You’ll learn how different leadership styles create different outcomes and what it really takes to build companies that last.
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Is your daily diet secretly fuelling chronic disease? Dr. William Li reveals the shocking truth about what you're really eating.
Dr. William Li is a world-renowned medical scientist specialising in chronic disease and blood vessel growth. He is Founder & President of the Angiogenesis Foundation, and his groundbreaking research has led to 44 medical treatments that target over 70 diseases. He is also the bestselling author of ‘Eat To Beat Your Diet’.
He explains:
The number one common food that feeds cancer cells
The surprising link between salt and accelerated aging
How poor sleep is connected to belly fat
The hidden health risks of microplastics in your diet
How sugar quietly fuels chronic diseases
00:00 Intro
02:28 What Will People Out of This Conversation?
03:14 What Key Diseases Correlate to Diet?
04:35 Where Is Our Society at with Health and Food?
08:06 How Cancer Works in Our Body
14:50 How to Lower Your Risk of Cancer
16:09 Foods That Fuel Cancer
17:56 Debunking “Superfoods”
18:39 Risks of Electrolytes
19:46 Lowering the Body's Defenses: Risk of Consuming Added Sugars
21:26 Alcohol
22:08 Risks of Drinking Alcohol
22:43 How Does Stress Impact Immunity?
24:50 The Relationship Between Stress, Sleep, and Sickness
26:30 Why Lack of Sleep Contributes to Stress: The Glymphatic System
28:00 Deep Sleep Clears Your Mind and Burns Fat!
30:01 Why Are Cancer Cases in Young People Increasing?
32:54 Microplastics in Our Bodies
37:15 How Can I Lower My Exposure to Microplastics?
37:53 Benefits of Green Tea—but the Danger of Teabags!
40:17 Which Tea Has the Best Health Benefits?
41:32 Is Matcha Good for Me?
42:32 The Link Between Cured Meats and Cancer
46:10 My Personal Story with Cancer
58:50 Groundbreaking New Studies with AI
1:02:38 Successful Cancer Treatment Linked to Specific Gut Bacteria
1:09:01 What’s the Best Food Diet?
1:13:04 Why Is Japan Considered One of the Healthiest Countries?
1:16:29 The Different Body Fat Types and How They Affect You
1:29:41 Visceral Fat: Dangerous for Cancer
1:38:32 The Link Between Fat and Coffee
1:41:43 Is Fasting Good for Fat Loss?
1:46:28 Brain Diseases
1:52:45 Food Is Medicine
1:54:20 Should We Use Food Supplements?
1:57:15 The Superfoods Helping Our Body
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As AI rapidly advances, Mo Gawdat shares a candid and thoughtful exploration of what the future holds for humanity. From AI’s growing intelligence and its impact on creativity to the looming disruption of jobs and society, this top moment challenges us to rethink our role in a world where machines might outsmart us. Mo also reflects on the irreplaceable value of human connection and the need to prepare for a future shaped by technology. Whether you’re excited or worried about AI, this conversation offers a crucial perspective on how we adapt, survive, and find meaning in the age of artificial intelligence.
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He created YouTube’s first-ever fitness channel and spent decades training pro athletes, now Jeff Cavaliere reveals the truth about creatine, fat loss, and real muscle growth.
Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of ATHLEAN-X, one of the world’s most trusted fitness brands blending science-based training with real-world results. He is also the author of books such as, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’.
He discusses:
The science behind creatine and how it really supports muscle growth and recovery.
Why you’re struggling to lose belly fat, and the simple fixes that actually work.
The most harmful fitness myths that keep people weak, tired, and injured.
Small but powerful changes that help burn fat and preserve lean muscle mass.
Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it effectively.
How “nerd neck” and poor posture can destroy your gains, and how to fix it fast.
00:00 Intro
02:16 Jeff's Mission
05:43 Training the World's Best Athletes
06:30 Motivation vs. Discipline
07:57 Advice for People Struggling to Get Started
10:27 What Motivates Jeff's Audience?
14:29 The Impact of Doing Hard Things
17:23 Are There Exercises Jeff Avoids?
18:11 Deepest Motivators for Fitness
21:43 Surface-Level Motivators for Fitness
23:20 How to Look Good Physically
25:07 How to Lose Body Fat and Get Leaner
25:57 Less Obvious Nutrition Offenders
27:40 What to Look for on Food Labels
29:06 What Jeff Eats in a Day
33:50 Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat
38:43 Misconceptions About Abs
40:47 Long-Term Consequences of Steroid and Growth Hormone Use
44:38 Training for Longevity
50:17 Top 3 Overlooked Elements of Training
52:16 Improving Flexibility and Mobility
54:07 Workout Demo: 5 Key Exercises for Longevity
59:24 Ads
01:00:24 Why These 5 Exercises Matter for Longevity
01:03:11 Most Important Functional Movement: Thoracic Spine Rotation
01:11:21 Exercises to Prevent Hunching with Age
01:14:36 Train Longer or Harder?
01:16:32 Importance of Proper Form
01:19:35 What Is Nerd Neck?
01:21:20 Common and Avoidable Gym Injuries
01:24:15 How to Do Less and Achieve More
01:26:54 7-Day Comprehensive Workout Plan
01:30:48 Sets and Reps for These Workouts
01:32:07 Growing Biceps
01:33:57 Grip Strength and Its Link to Longevity
01:39:26 Women's Average Grip Strength
01:41:58 Can Grip Strength Be Trained Individually?
01:42:30 How to Avoid or Improve Back Pain
01:47:58 Jeff's Opinion on Standing Desks
01:52:20 Jeff's Advice on Supplements
01:53:49 Creatine Benefits and Misconceptions
02:01:20 Are Some Protein Powders Better Than Others?
02:02:51 Foods Jeff Would Never Eat
02:03:33 Jeff's View on Melatonin
02:04:29 Is There an Optimal Way to Sleep?
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Will AI replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs, and why you need to understand them now.
Amjad Masad is the founder and CEO of Replit, the world's leading online programming environment and community. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and advises fast-growing companies on innovation, marketing, and the future of work in the age of AI. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, expert in complex systems and host of the DarkHorse Podcast.
In this debate, they explain:
Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce.
How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage.
How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness.
The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future.
What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age.
How to harness AI’s power ethically.
00:00 Intro
07:14 What Is an AI Agent?
09:11 Who Is Bret and What Are His Views on AI?
12:58 Who Is Dan?
14:42 Where Are the Boundaries?
15:56 What Could AI Potentially Do?
17:01 Bret's Concerns: AI and a New Species
19:33 The Disruptive Potential of AI in Its Current Form
20:33 Is AI Just a Tool?
21:38 Those Who Leverage AI Will Be the Winners
25:15 What Abuse Are We Currently Seeing?
30:57 The Collateral Damage of AI
39:08 What Will Happen to Humans?
42:15 Which Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI?
45:34 Could AI Development Affect Western Economies?
49:00 Is AI Removing Our Agency?
57:39 Will Authenticity Be More Valued in the AI Era?
59:16 Will Markets Become Fairer or More Unbalanced?
1:03:45 The Economic Displacement
1:05:45 Worldcoin and the Case for Universal Basic Income
1:11:47 Are We Losing Meaning and Purpose?
1:14:44 AI's Impact on Loneliness, Relationships, and Connection
1:18:57 Can Education Adapt to the AI Era?
1:26:07 What Should AI Teach Our Children?
1:31:19 Ads
1:32:20 Is This Inevitable?
1:38:18 Will We Start Living Like House Cats?
1:44:44 Hyper-Changing World: Are We Designed for It?
1:50:25 The 5 Key Threats of AI
1:51:51 Deepfakes and AI Scams
1:59:43 An Optimistic Take on the AI Era
2:03:37 AI for Business Opportunities
2:08:34 Ads
2:10:32 AI Autonomous Weapons
2:17:59 Do We Live Among Aliens or in a Simulation?
2:21:31 How to Live a Good Life in the AI Era
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“Zero sugar” doesn’t mean zero damage. Dr. Robert Lustig exposes how the food industry misleads you with health claims while quietly fuelling obesity and chronic disease. From insulin-spiking sweeteners to mislabeled packaging, this moment unpacks the deception behind so-called healthy foods - and what you should actually be eating instead.
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He silenced the critics, defied the odds, and walked through fire - Chris Eubank Jr. tells the full story of one of 2025’s most unforgettable fights.
Chris Eubank Jr. is a world-class professional boxer, middleweight contender, and son of the legendary former professional boxer, Chris Eubank Sr. In April 2025, he won against Connor Benn in one of the most highly anticipated fights in British boxing history.
He discusses:
Why he refused to shake Conor Benn’s hand.
Why the fight almost collapsed the night before.
The real reason his father publicly disowned him.
The pain of losing his brother, and raising his nephew as his own.
00:00 Intro
01:56 How Are You Feeling After the Fight?
06:09 Something Didn't Look Quite Right With You That Night
09:39 The Things That Were Against Me on the Night
11:47 The Night Before the Fight, My Father Finally Opened Up
20:23 How Me and My Dad Finally Made Up
28:50 What Caused the Rift Between You and Your Father?
36:57 Did Him Calling You a Disgrace Impact Your Mental Health?
41:59 Were You Thinking About Your Younger Brother During the Fight?
48:56 Rehydration Restriction
53:46 How Much Did You Get for the Fight?
1:00:23 What Was Going Through Your Head in the Final Moments
1:03:10 The Time I Spent in Hospital
1:05:55 Ads
1:06:53 Have You Got a Newfound Respect for Conor?
1:09:18 The Failed Drug Tests
1:13:50 The Egg Slap
1:15:19 The Rematch With Conor
1:21:39 Did Conor Surprise You?
1:24:16 The Walkout
1:29:18 Billy Joe Saunders
1:31:29 Who Would Your Next 3 Fights Be?
1:34:17 You Before Starting Boxing
1:40:29 Your Relationship With Frank Smith
1:43:48 If You Had One Album for the Rest of Your Life, What Would It Be?
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She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires
Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’.
She explains:
Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence.
Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival.
Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands.
Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions.
Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible.
00:00 Intro
02:17 Becoming Emma Grede
03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings
06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up
08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned
11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion
12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles
14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything
17:55 Customer Feedback
19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts
21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?
24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur
26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement
27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?
31:11 Traits of Future Successful People
33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance
39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?
40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser
43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure
46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry
50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises
53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders
55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes
57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands
01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners
01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night
01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner
01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian
01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business
01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business
01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025
01:21:11 First Principles of Business
01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson
01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People
01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company
01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business
01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People
01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace
01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn’t Limit Anyone
01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***
01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?
01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages
02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy
02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire’
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You’re not lazy - you’re depleted.
Andrew Huberman reveals how the hustle culture of chasing constant highs is depleting your brain’s dopamine reserves. In this powerful moment, discover why rest isn't laziness, and how to manage your energy for long-term focus, drive, and performance.
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Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose.
Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey.
Together, they discuss:
How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension.
Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes.
The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners.
Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage.
Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling.
00:00 Intro
02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood
04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents
08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade
12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood
15:19 What "White Flight" Means
17:01 Coping with Racism
20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated
26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity
30:20 Meeting Barack
31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family
33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack
37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy
40:52 Relationship with Barack
44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack
49:34 Pregnancy Struggles
56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage
57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office
01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack
01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny
01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time
01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother
01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother
01:18:36 Processing the Grief
01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration
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Is buying a house the biggest financial mistake you could make right now, and will the next Great Depression hit even harder? Morgan Housel reveals the real story.
Morgan Housel, partner at Collaborative Fund and bestselling author of ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘Same As Ever’, is one of the world’s top experts on financial psychology, economic collapse warnings, and building true financial freedom. His life-changing insights have transformed how millions approach money, investing, and wealth-building.
He explains:
Why America’s economy could be quietly collapsing
How devastating tariffs could trigger another Great Depression
Why robots are replacing the middle class faster than ever
The hidden $30 trillion debt threatening the future of the US
Why buying a home right now could be a financial trap
How to build true financial freedom even during turbulent times
00:00 Intro02:10 Timeless Lessons of Greed, Wealth, and Happiness04:51 The Current Tariff Situation in 202507:05 What Are Tariffs?11:51 Trump's True Reason for the Tariffs18:24 Why Is China the Factory of the World?20:35 China Stopped Being a Cheap Labour Country23:04 What's the Impact of the Tariffs?25:07 America's Trust26:42 Are We Heading for a Recession?29:30 The Importance of Backups During a Recession30:48 How to Be Financially Free in 202535:59 The Evolutionary Desire to Show Off — Status40:42 Salary Differences43:09 We Have a Distorted View of Financial Wealth44:28 Advice for the Economic Crisis45:55 How Much Money Do You Need Saved?46:56 The Impact of AI in Our Wealth Building56:22 The Skills You'll Need in the AI Era57:56 How to Have a Money Mindset01:00:56 Why People Get Stuck in Crypto Scams01:03:34 Women vs. Men: Who's Better at Saving and Taking Risks?01:06:15 Crypto01:07:23 What History Tells Us About New Technologies, Wealth, and Failure01:08:51 Could the Crypto Security System Be Broken?01:10:21 The Strategies Wealthy People Use01:11:55 Intelligence vs. Endurance01:13:28 Why Is Perseverance Key?01:15:12 The Best Way to Have a Big Investment Return01:17:01 The Power of Compounding in Your Savings01:22:06 How Money and Psychology Are Linked01:27:03 You Need to Change Your View on Savings01:31:10 Biggest Regrets of People on Their Deathbeds01:37:20 The Most Asked Questions About Finances01:41:17 Where Are Your Investments Allocated?01:42:03 Vanguard Index Fund01:49:54 Where to Invest Spare Cash?01:56:24 The Dangers of Retiring02:03:31 How to Live a Happy Life
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What if your anxiety, people-pleasing, or need to prove yourself isn’t a flaw… but a wound? Dr. Gabor Maté explains that trauma isn’t just about abuse or neglect - it’s the psychological injuries we carry from not getting our emotional needs met as children. This moment explores how those hidden wounds silently shape our adult lives - and how to finally begin healing them.
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From pain to purpose, Master Shi Heng Yi reveals the ancient mind tricks Shaolin monks use to master themselves and break free.
Master Shi Heng Yi is Headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Europe and a spiritual teacher, who shares ancient Eastern philosophy to help people master their mind, body, and purpose in life. He is also the author of the book, ‘Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery’.
In this conversation, Master Shi Heng Yi and Steven discuss topics such as, the hidden epidemic nobody is talking about, the modern habit that’s quietly killing millions, why the West is falling, and the real reason you’re always anxious.
00:00 Intro
02:13 What's Your Mission & What Do People Come to You For
05:53 Why Are We Suffering?
07:34 How Do We Find Our Purpose?
13:18 Why People Struggle to Find Their Purpose
15:40 What Do We Need to Be Connected To?
21:26 Identities and the Feeling of Lack
26:56 Letting Go of Your Ideas
29:08 How to Break Old Patterns
34:57 Training New Patterns
35:43 Advice for Young Men
38:43 Why Are Young Men Struggling?
39:45 The 5 Things Holding All Humans Back
42:16 Living in a World Full of Temptations
43:23 Discipline
45:25 Be Aware of Your Trigger Moments
49:01 Bringing Light to the Dark Areas of Your Life
01:07:47 Negative Feelings That Stop You From Growing
01:10:49 How Not to Be Affected by What Others Think of You
01:26:06 Ads
01:26:58 Kung Fu and Waking Up
01:32:20 The Shaolin Virtues
01:33:13 Do You Believe in God?
01:36:02 Are You Happy?
01:37:28 What Are Karmic Connections?
01:38:49 What Is Your Daily Practice?
01:43:38 The Importance of Doing Hard Things
01:48:29 How Master Shi Embraces Growth Daily
01:53:05 First Step to Be Comfortable With Uncertainty
01:57:42 Ads
01:59:54 What Is the RAIN Method?
02:03:46 Your Last Message to Your Son
02:05:01 I Couldn't Grieve My Father's Death
02:11:22 What to Do When Things Are Left Unsaid With Someone Who's Gone
02:14:58 What Does It Mean to Master Oneself?
02:25:10 What Is Your Greatest Regret?
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Former FBI agent Joe Navarro reveals the body language mistakes silently destroying your success, and how to fix them today.
Joe Navarro is a former FBI special agent and internationally renowned expert in nonverbal communication, human behavior, and body language. He is also the bestselling author of over 15 books, including ‘Be Exceptional: Master the Five Traits That Set Extraordinary People Apart’.
He explains:
The body language trick FBI agents use to gain instant control
How to read any room and decode hidden emotions like a pro
The silent body language habits sabotaging your confidence
The negotiation techniques used by FBI agents - and how to master them
How to spot liars and manipulators through subtle body language cues
00:00 Intro
02:25 Who Are You and What Have You Spent Your Life Working On?
04:30 What Is It You're Giving People?
07:16 How Would My Life Change If I Applied Your Knowledge?
11:13 Your Career
12:01 Behavioral Program at the FBI
15:01 Have You Caught Spies?
22:08 Story of Catching a Spy Using Flowers
26:42 How Many People Could Be Spies Walking Among Us?
29:16 Is Body Language Important?
34:43 First Impressions
37:33 How Do We Synchronize With Someone?
44:15 Eyebrow Knitting
46:08 Eyelid Touching
49:45 What Do Our Lips Give Away?
51:14 The Supersternal Notch
55:54 How Do We Negotiate?
1:02:49 Writing Down the Goal of Your Negotiation
1:06:51 Taking Control of a Situation
1:11:07 When Should We Walk Into Rooms?
1:15:09 Why Does Height Matter When Speaking to Someone?
1:20:25 What Clues in Someone’s Posture Should We Look For?
1:26:00 The Importance of Observing
1:27:42 Can You Train Confidence?
1:31:59 Don’t Rise at the End of a Sentence
1:34:20 Speaking in Cadence
1:36:31 Hand Gestures
1:38:12 Eye Contact
1:39:40 What to Do When Greeting People
1:42:59 Should We Be Taking Notes?
1:46:07 Handshakes
1:48:42 Behaviors You Wouldn’t Want From a Leader
1:49:34 Self-Mastery
1:51:52 The Importance of Taking Action
1:53:22 Observation
1:53:42 Psychological Comfort
1:57:59 How to Spot a Narcissist
2:04:07 Narcissism and Self-Belief
2:06:02 How Has Seeing All of This Changed You as a Human?
2:11:22 Is There a Proudest Day in Your Career?
2:13:10 The Importance of Connecting
2:14:53 What Do People Say They Like About You?
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Tried everything to lose weight and nothing’s working? It’s not your fault. According to geneticist Giles Yeo, your body is hardwired to hold onto fat—especially as you age. Yeo breaks down why your metabolism slows, how your genes shape your hunger, and why exercise isn’t the fat-loss fix you think it is. If you’ve been eating better, moving more, and still not seeing results… this is the science-backed reality check you’ve been waiting for.
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What if your anxiety isn’t fear, and your trauma might not be real? Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals how your brain creates emotional illusions.
Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a Professor of Psychology and one of the top 0.1% most cited scientists in the world for her groundbreaking research in psychology and neuroscience. She is also the author of bestselling books including ‘Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain’.
She explains:
Why anxiety is a predictive error, not a signal of fear
The shocking truth about childhood trauma and memory distortion
How trauma can be socially contagious and spread between people
Why you do not actually have full free will over your decisions
How your brain constantly builds your emotional reality
00:00 Intro
02:22 Lisa's Mission
04:14 Why Is It Important to Understand How the Brain Works?
10:48 Measuring Emotions
13:55 What Is the Predictive Brain?
16:08 Examples of the Brain Making Predictions
24:13 Is the Predictive Brain at the Root of Trauma?
31:27 Cultural Inheritance, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
36:29 How Reframing Past Events Can Change Identity
42:41 Meaning as a Consequence of Action
44:11 How to Overcome Fear by Taking Action
45:43 Prediction Error
47:37 Learning Through Exposure
49:47 Dangers of Social Contagion
54:06 Anxiety in the Context of Social Contagion
58:33 Is Social Media Programming Us to Be Sad?
1:02:08 Ads
1:03:03 First Step to Overcoming Mental Health Issues
1:05:18 Chronic Pain
1:08:23 What Is Depression?
1:09:17 Body Budgeting and Body Bankruptcy
1:12:26 How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain
1:15:00 Depression in Adolescents
1:17:02 Is Depression a Chemical Imbalance?
1:18:30 The Story of Lisa's Daughter
1:21:09 Oral Birth Control as a Risk Factor for Depression
1:24:07 How Lisa Helped Her Daughter Overcome Depression
1:29:11 Social Support
1:35:26 Lisa's Daughter's Recovery from Depression
1:39:12 Does Alcohol Affect the Body Budget and Increase Depression Risk?
1:42:45 Ads
1:44:00 Can People Change Emotions by Smiling?
1:45:49 Lisa's Perspective on ADHD
1:48:01 The Power of Words to Facilitate Emotion
1:52:26 Stress as a Burden to the Metabolic Budget
1:53:27 Lisa's View on God and Religion
1:54:25 What Is the Meaning of Life in Lisa's Opinion?
1:59:32 Question from the Previous Guest
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What if the cure for Alzheimer’s, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction already exists? Dr. Nathan Bryan breaks the silence on the missing molecule that could reverse disease.
Dr. Nathan Bryan is a renowned nitric oxide biochemist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author. Over the past 18 years, he has made groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed our understanding of nitric oxide’s critical role in human health. He is also the author of books such as ‘The Secret of Nitric Oxide - Bringing The Science To Life’.
He explains:
Why nitric oxide deficiency is the hidden cause behind major chronic diseases
How oral infections can trigger cancer and heart disease
Why blood pressure medications often fail and what truly works
How nitric oxide therapy can make you biologically 15 years younger
Why the healthcare system keeps life-saving treatments hidden
00:00 Intro
02:33 Nathan's Mission
04:38 Decline in Nitric Oxide (NO) Production
05:40 Symptoms of Low NO Levels
06:55 Diseases Linked to NO
08:21 What Prompted Nathan's Interest in NO?
10:35 Your Experience With Your Dad Setting You on This Path
12:07 Who Are You & Your Experience
13:14 Nitric Oxide Breakdown
14:24 Is Everything You See Just Aging?
16:07 How to Measure Vascular Age
17:50 Chronic Diseases Associated With NO Deficiency
21:54 The Medical Industry Is Broken
27:40 Doctors Are Trapped in the Broken System
29:18 The Molecule of Longevity
33:00 What Do You Think of Bryan Johnson?
34:38 Can NO Be Overdosed?
36:33 NO’s Role in Increasing Telomere Length
38:33 Relationship Between NO and Oral Microbiome
40:54 Nathan's View on Antibacterial Products
44:04 Negative Impacts of Using Mouthwash
46:08 Oral Microbiome and Blood Pressure Connection
48:25 Link Between Oral Health and Cancer
54:10 Ads
56:19 How to Improve Our Oral Microbiome
58:21 Are Tongue Scrapers Beneficial for Oral Microbiome?
59:26 Relationship Between NO and Hormones
1:00:14 Should We Be Seeing Dental Hygienists?
1:00:45 Mouthwash Eliminates Benefits of Exercise
1:01:05 Foods to Boost Nitric Oxide Production
1:03:54 Wound-Healing Properties of NO
1:05:02 Foods for NO Production
1:05:36 *Beet the Odds*: Why Nathan Wrote a Book About Beetroots
1:09:06 Growth of Interest in Antacid Medication
1:12:22 Link Between NO Levels and Nasal Breathing
1:15:05 Humming Increases NO Levels
1:16:23 Things to Stimulate NO
1:17:45 The Future of Medicine Relies on This
1:20:01 Are You Happily or Unhappily Mated?
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What if the key to investing wasn’t finding the next big thing—but surviving the next unknown?
Bestselling author and savings expert Morgan Housel shares the true story that changed how he sees risk forever—and how it reshaped his philosophy on money, markets, and why most people lose when they try to predict the future.
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