What if getting better sleep has less to do with sleeping longer, and more to do with your daily habits?

Dr. Kristen Holmes is a performance scientist whose work focuses on sleep, recovery, circadian rhythms and the everyday behaviours that influence how well our bodies and minds perform.

In this moment, Dr. Kristen Holmes opens up about her childhood and the catalyst to her passion for health and human potential. She reveals the overlooked habits that can quietly disrupt recovery and answers common questions about sleep disruption. Is one glass of wine really going to impact my sleep? What about caffeine? If I don't have time for 9 hours of sleep every night, can my sleep still be restorative?

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Is the West collapsing, or is the planet? Political commentator Konstantin Kisin and rebel economist Steve Keen go head-to-head on the biggest questions facing the West: immigration, the debt crisis, climate change, Trump, China and the future of AI.

Konstantin Kisin is a satirist, social commentator and author, best known as the co-host of the Triggernometry podcast and the author of ‘An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West’. Born in the Soviet Union and now based in Britain, he has become one of the most prominent voices on free speech, culture and the rise of populism.

Steve Keen is an economist, author and one of the most vocal critics of mainstream economic thinking. A former Professor of Economics, he is the author of several books including ‘Debunking Economics’ and ‘The New Economics: A Manifesto’, and is currently writing his upcoming book ‘How Economists Will Destroy Capitalism’. He is known for his work on private debt, financial crises and the failures of conventional economic models, and for correctly warning of the 2008 financial crash.

They debate:
◼ Why almost everything governments tell you about debt and borrowing could be wrong
◼ Whether a socialist government could actually be good for the economy
◼ Why AI could quietly strip away human free will
◼ Why Konstantin believes mass immigration is pushing the West toward civil unrest
◼ Why Steve thinks climate change, not politics, is the real threat that dwarfs everything else

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:02:05 We're on the Road to Civil Unrest
• 00:08:04 Where This Leads: Unrest and Violence
• 00:11:11 I Grew Up in the Soviet Union
• 00:12:12 Steve Keen: Capitalism Is About to Fail
• 00:20:49 "We're Not Spending Enough"
• 00:23:58 Should Britain Drill in the North Sea?
• 00:28:39 "You Can't Defend Yourself Against This"
• 00:32:48 The World Government Admission
• 00:36:55 "Brace for Impact" - Climate Change Is Here
• 00:40:03 "It's Too Late" - What Breakdown Looks Like
• 00:45:11 The Trap Trump Walked Into
• 00:48:49 The Famine He Says Is Coming
• 00:50:53 How Does Trump Get Out of This?
• 00:53:35 Does America Need a Socialist President?
• 00:55:37 Why China Works and the Soviet Union Didn't
• 01:01:10 "Would You Prefer the Chinese System?" — "Yes"
• 01:05:09 Will Andy Burnham Change Britain's Trajectory?
• 01:11:00 Wokeism: A Hierarchy of Oppression
• 01:13:30 AI, Mass Unemployment and The Hunger Games
• 01:17:21 Best Case a Pet, Worst Case a Cow
• 01:20:54 Can You Program Love Into an AI?
• 01:26:07 Nobody Can Stop It So How Do You Live?

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Professor Brian Greene reveals the biggest questions science still can’t answer, whether we’re living in a simulation, why AI may deserve human rights, and what happens at the end of the universe! 

Professor Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist, mathematician, and Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University, where he also directs the Center for Theoretical Physics. He is a leading researcher in string theory, the co-founder of the World Science Festival, and the bestselling author of several books, including ‘Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe’. 

He explains:
◼ Why most physicists believe time travel into the future is already possible
◼ Why he believes humans don't actually have free will
◼ How string theory could reveal what everything in the universe is really made of
◼ Why the "Pale Blue Dot" changes how you see your own life and problems
◼ Why the search for meaning may matter more than finding the answer itself

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:02:22 The Big Question Science Is Trying to Answer
• 00:03:49 How String Theory Could Explain Our Universe
• 00:04:44 How Could We Ever Prove String Theory Is Real?
• 00:06:17 What Makes the Strings in String Theory Vibrate?
• 00:07:52 Can String Theory Explain Why We’re Here?
• 00:09:16 What If We’re Living in a Simulation?
• 00:11:23 How Can Physics Explain Human Emotions?
• 00:17:23 Could Humans One Day Manufacture Emotions?
• 00:18:53 Would Knowing We’re in a Simulation Change Anything?
• 00:20:24 Could Humans and AI Eventually Merge?
• 00:20:59 Could Humans Ever Achieve Immortality?
• 00:24:57 How Knowing We’ll Die Shapes Every Decision We Make
• 00:26:59 Why Are We Here? The Optimistic and Pessimistic Answers
• 00:30:24 How Did Gods and Religions First Emerge?
• 00:33:33 What’s the Most Compelling Case for a God?
• 00:36:41 How Can We Comprehend Billions of Years?
• 00:40:12 Does Our Place in the Universe Make Us Insignificant?
• 00:42:48 How Big Is the Observable Universe, Really?
• 00:46:59 What Exists Beyond the Observable Universe?
• 00:47:56 Why Are Humans So Obsessed With Aliens?
• 00:51:45 Ads
• 00:54:26 What Is the Meaning of Life?
• 00:56:26 Is Free Will Actually Real?
• 01:00:41 What If Consciousness Is the Foundation of Reality?
• 01:08:05 Are Animals Conscious Like We Are?
• 01:10:11 What If the Universe Isn’t Infinite?
• 01:12:12 Could Aliens Have Already Visited Earth?
• 01:13:03 Could Humans Ever Travel Across the Universe?
• 01:15:53 How Time Travel Could Actually Be Possible
• 01:18:55 Who Was the Smartest Person Who Ever Lived?
• 01:21:26 Could AI Become the Next Einstein or Newton?
• 01:24:37 Ads
• 01:28:20 How AI Could Accelerate Science—and Even Tackle Mortality
• 01:29:48 Could AI Evolve Faster Than Humans Ever Could?
• 01:32:47 Could AI Become an Existential Threat to Humanity?
• 01:40:51 Can AI Ever See the World the Way Humans Do?
• 01:45:01 What Happens to Humanity in an Age of Abundance?
• 01:47:39 Could AI Ever Become Truly Conscious?
• 01:50:29 Why Go Vegan? The Case for Rethinking What We Eat
• 01:53:56 What Happens at the End of Time?
• 01:56:38 What Could Matter More Than What You Value Most?

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What if fear isn’t something you need to overcome?

Alex Honnold is the legendary professional rock climber behind Free Solo, best known for becoming the first person to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without ropes or safety equipment.

In this moment, Alex explains why he still feels fear, and how decades of repeatedly confronting it have changed the way he responds to it. He reveals how to make seemingly impossible challenges feel manageable, and shares a provocative perspective on modern life and what it means to feel free.

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Performance Scientist Dr Andy Galpin reveals the BIGGEST sleep mistakes ruining your health, how to build better energy every day, why your sleep tracker could be making things worse, and whether health optimisation can actually backfire!

Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. He has spent over 2 decades working with Olympic gold medallists, world champions, professional athletes, military special forces, and also hosts the Perform with Dr Andy Galpin podcast. 

He explains: 
◼ Why millions unknowingly have a sleep disorder that's silently damaging their health
◼ The morning routine that resets your body clock for better sleep at night
◼ The truth about melatonin, and why most people are taking it the wrong way
◼ The simple sleep tests you can do at home before visiting a specialist
◼ Why waking up exhausted after 8 hours could be a warning sign

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Chapters

• 00:00:00 Why do you do what you do
• 00:03:38 What goals bring people to you?
• 00:07:30 Health anxiety and over-optimising
• 00:08:33 Sleep disorders are a health crisis
• 00:10:29 Does sleep apnea disrupt sleep?
• 00:14:20 Why is sleep apnea so common?
• 00:15:17 Do I have a sleep issue?
• 00:18:28 Pros and cons of wearables
• 00:21:20 What causes a high resting heart rate?
• 00:21:48 Why is sleep getting worse?
• 00:22:58 Morning light and light pollution
• 00:25:16 How much does sound matter?
• 00:26:51 Best evidence-based sleep supplements
• 00:29:25 Do you recommend melatonin?
• 00:34:38 Is there a downside to coffee?
• 00:36:46 What mattress should I sleep on?
• 00:37:49 The real issue with screen time
• 00:47:08 Sleeping when you share a bed
• 00:48:48 Sleeping in new environments
• 00:49:34 Optimal temperature for sleep
• 00:55:34 Ads
• 00:57:32 Energy management for high performers
• 01:02:35 Steve's cholesterol results
• 01:07:06 Why healthy people can have an enlarged heart
• 01:10:20 Lowering cholesterol with lifestyle and medicine
• 01:13:55 Low vitamin D
• 01:16:42 Omega 3 and mercury levels
• 01:17:32 Exercise and the SAID principle
• 01:23:17 Use it or lose it with age
• 01:27:51 Ads
• 01:28:53 Is grip strength linked to mortality?
• 01:33:53 How to build muscle power
• 01:36:26 Does more exercise equal better?
• 01:40:59 What supplements do you take?
• 01:42:56 The best way to lose weight
• 01:50:25 Exercise and weight loss myths
• 01:52:32 The 54321 method for fat loss
• 01:54:08 Why am I not progressing?
• 01:55:50 Can AI create a workout plan?
• 02:00:06 What motivates people to change?
• 02:06:26 Are my goals bad?
• 02:08:43 What is worth doing if you might fail?

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Bestselling author Seth Godin reveals why perfectionism is keeping you stuck, the hidden psychology behind success, when to quit, when to keep going, and why AI will reward the most HUMAN people!

Seth Godin is one of the world’s most influential business thinkers and the author of more than 20 bestselling books. He is host of the podcast Akimbo, author of a daily blog read by 1 million people, and coordinator of The Carbon Almanac project, a tool that helps people understand the climate crisis. His upcoming book, The Knot, will be published in September. 

He explains:
◼️ Why being "good enough" is often better than being the best
◼️ Why quitting is sometimes the smartest path to long-term success
◼️ The hidden reason you're stuck between the life you want and the life you have
◼️ Why trying to please everyone guarantees you'll be ignored
◼️ Why consistency beats authenticity almost every time

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:02:11 What You Need to Hear If You Feel Stuck
• 00:05:54 Where Do Most People Actually Want to Go?
• 00:12:26 How to Get Unstuck: The Rope Analogy
• 00:19:15 What Happens When You’re Pulled in Two Directions?
• 00:21:01 How to Know If Your Dream Is Real
• 00:21:49 The Question You Need to Ask Yourself
• 00:23:34 Why Naming Your Resistance Changes Everything
• 00:24:49 Why Some People Handle Resistance Better Than Others
• 00:30:18 Why Embarrassment Is the Cost of Starting
• 00:33:17 How to Stop Shame From Holding You Back
• 00:41:31 Is Money and Luxury a Worthy Goal?
• 00:45:19 Are Some Inner Voices More Worthy Than Others?
• 00:47:25 How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Keeps You Stuck
• 00:51:49 How to Choose Yourself When the System Won’t
• 00:57:08 How to Know If You’re Being Delusional
• 00:58:49 Why We Hate Hearing the Answer We Need
• 01:04:30 What Else Keeps Us Stuck?
• 01:08:58 How to Know When It’s Time to Give Up
• 01:13:11 What Michael Jordan Understood About Quitting
• 01:14:51 Why We Should Celebrate Quitting More
• 01:19:14 What If You Have Everything but You’re Miserable?
• 01:22:42 Is Helplessness Part of the Story You Tell Yourself?
• 01:24:28 Warren Buffett on What Makes Work Meaningful
• 01:26:59 What Mark Twain Understood About Work
• 01:28:01 Steve Jobs on the Work Worth Doing
• 01:28:56 Is Perfectionism Really Procrastination?
• 01:33:57 Can You Be Consistent Without Losing Authenticity?
• 01:35:24 What AI Means for the Future
• 01:40:19 What Are We Missing About Getting Unstuck?
• 01:44:13 How to Create Urgency and Stop Putting Things Off
• 01:46:31 What Keeps You Going When You Could Stop?
• 01:47:59 The Final Advice for Anyone Who Feels Stuck
• 01:50:37 Would You Want to Live Forever?

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How do I best protect my brain from cognitive decline?

Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and the founder of Neuro Athletics, specialising in brain health, human performance, and longevity.

In this Moment, Louisa Nicola reveals how the right kind of exercise can help protect the ageing brain, why one often-overlooked measure of physical strength may be a powerful marker of cognitive health, and the training approach linked to remarkable changes in the middle-aged heart.

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Former US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says the American experiment is on the brink. He argues that the country is at risk of losing its democracy, the problems Americans feel every day are not accidents, and that fixing it will mean doing the hard things almost no one wants to do.

Pete Buttigieg is the former United States Secretary of Transportation, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a Rhodes Scholar, and a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan. He ran for president in 2020 and is now widely regarded as one of the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination for President in 2028. Out of office for the first time in years, he speaks with unusual candour about power, war, the economy, and where America goes next.

He explains:
◼ Why he believes American democracy is genuinely on the brink, and what it would actually take to save it
◼ The real story behind the strike on Iran and the "ceasefire" that wasn't
◼ Why a billionaire can pay a lower tax rate than a teacher or a firefighter, and whether a wealth tax is the answer
◼ How AI is about to disrupt not just jobs but people's identities, and who he thinks should share in the gains
◼ What he says the administration really hid about the American troops who died

The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:02:27 Why America Feels So Politically Divided Right Now
• 00:04:10 Why Denmark Challenges the American Dream
• 00:05:30 Why Trump Still Resonates With Millions
• 00:07:12 What Democrats Missed About Voter Frustration
• 00:08:14 Could He Really Run for President?
• 00:11:16 What's Really Happening in Iran?
• 00:14:23 Why Trump Chose to Strike Iran
• 00:17:17 What Kind of President Can Handle Today's Crises?
• 00:19:02 How Could the Conflict With Iran Actually End?
• 00:22:01 What Happens If Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons?
• 00:23:05 Why Israel Is Always at the Center of U.S. Politics
• 00:26:42 The Real Story Behind Trump and Netanyahu's Relationship
• 00:31:48 Why the Situation May Be Reaching a Turning Point
• 00:32:40 Is There Anything to Respect About Trump?
• 00:36:01 How AI Could Reshape Society Faster Than Expected
• 00:41:21 What AI Means for the Future of the Working Class
• 00:46:38 Could Worker Ownership of AI Actually Work?
• 00:48:46 Ads
• 00:50:48 Is Socialism the Answer to Rising Inequality?
• 00:54:20 Would Wealth Taxes Solve the Problem?
• 01:00:18 Why Politicians Keep Passing the Debt Problem Forward
• 01:01:35 Could Political Disillusionment Lead to Trump in 2028?
• 01:06:27 Why the Left May Need Its Own Disruptor
• 01:13:30 The Personal Cost of Becoming President
• 01:17:34 Were Biden's Health Concerns Impossible to Ignore?
• 01:19:06 Did Democrats Make the Right Call Replacing Biden?
• 01:21:49 Why the Supreme Court Could Be Headed for Reform
• 01:25:08 Ads
• 01:26:26 What Elon Musk Gets Right—and Wrong
• 01:35:01 The Boldest Plan to Tackle Inequality
• 01:51:41 The One Truth the World Doesn't Want to Hear

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What do spies understand about people that most of us miss?

John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, whistleblower, and intelligence expert who spent years working inside the world of espionage and national security.

In this Moment, John Kiriakou reveals the lessons the intelligence world teaches about human behaviour, how people can be read through subtle signals, and what years of studying others taught him about trust, deception, and understanding those around you.

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The man who predicted the 2008 crash says the warning signs are flashing again! Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, reveals why we are in an AI bubble, why the US has already entered its decline, and what he thinks is coming next.

Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he grew from his two-bedroom apartment to roughly 150 billion dollars under management. He is the author of ‘Principles,’ ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,’ and ‘How Countries Go Broke'. 

He explains:
◼ Why he agrees we are in an AI bubble, and what actually makes bubbles burst
◼ Why he believes cash is the worst place to store your money over time
◼ The five forces behind his "big cycle”, and where he thinks we are now
◼ Why he says the US and UK are already in the decline, and what comes next
◼ What AI will do to jobs, and who ends up on each side of the wealth gap

The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:02:35 The AI Bubble: Are We Heading Toward an Economic Collapse?
• 00:12:17 Why Economic Bubbles Burst—and How to Prepare Before They Do
• 00:16:45 How to Diversify Your Income Before the Next Downturn
• 00:23:14 How to Secure Your Financial Future With Little or No Savings
• 00:27:52 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Asset Better Protects Your Wealth?
• 00:30:06 Who Will Be the Biggest Winners of the AI Revolution?
• 00:34:48 Will AI Replace Human Workers Faster Than We Expect?
• 00:43:18 Will AI Create Enough New Jobs to Offset Job Losses?
• 00:48:15 What Would You Tell Your Kids to Do Right Now?
• 00:58:44 Can Higher Taxes on the Wealthy Really Reduce Inequality?
• 01:03:47 Is the UK in Decline—and What Would Turn It Around?
• 01:08:41 Where Should Young Entrepreneurs Build Their Business Today?
• 01:11:06 Does a 2% Wealth Tax Actually Work?
• 01:13:11 The 80-Year Cycle: Are We Entering the Collapse Phase?
• 01:14:52 Can the Next World Order Have More Than One Superpower?
• 01:20:08 What the Iran Conflict Could Mean for the New World Order?

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