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! 

Professor Tim Spector is a medical doctor, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College London, and co-founder of ZOE, a science-led nutrition company. He has been recognised as one of the top 1% of most-cited scientists worldwide, and is the author of bestselling books, including 'Ferment’. 

He explains:

◼️Why ultra-processed foods hijack your brain, mood, and behaviour

◼️The role of oral health and gum bacteria in brain inflammation

◼️Why most brain diseases share the same underlying risk factors

◼️The daily gut habits that improve focus, and cognitive resilience

◼️How poor sleep, stress, and late-night eating trigger brain fog and fatigue

(00:00) Intro
(02:38) Why My Mum No Longer Recognises Me
(04:07) Is Dementia Becoming More Common—or Just Better Diagnosed?
(05:07) The Hidden Dementia Types You Might Be at Risk For
(07:43) How Your Gut Health Could Be Shaping Your Brain
(11:18) What Your Diet Is Really Doing to Your Mood
(14:09) Why You’re Craving Unhealthy Food—and How to Break the Cycle
(14:45) Can Chronic Stress Increase Your Dementia Risk?
(15:57) Could Vaccines Be Linked to Depression?
(17:47) The Immune System’s Shocking Role in Brain Disorders
(21:03) Does Parkinson’s Disease Begin in the Gut?
(24:17) 8 Gut Health Rules That Can Transform Your Wellbeing
(25:45) Is Coffee Actually Good for Your Gut? Here’s What We Know
(30:24) Why You Should Eat 30 Different Plants Each Week
(34:41) Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Which One Does Your Body Really Need?
(39:17) How Flossing (or Not) Could Affect Your Risk of Dementia
(40:30) What Our Belief in Science vs Religion Reveals About Us
(45:56) Ads
(47:57) Why Fermented Foods Are Crucial for Gut and Brain Health
(55:58) Are You Eating the Wrong Kind of Protein?
(56:54) This Matters More Than Counting Calories
(58:14) The Hidden Dangers of Ultra-Processed Foods
(01:01:34) What’s the Healthiest Bread You Can Actually Eat?
(01:02:40) Are You Really Gluten-Free—Or Just Guessing?
(01:05:01) What Most People Get Wrong About Nuts
(01:06:24) Why These Foods Deserve the 'Superfood' Title
(01:08:12) What Fasting Does to Your Gut—and Why It Matters
(01:10:03) Ads
(01:11:55) The Keto Diet: What Condition It Could Actually Heal
(01:16:15) Can a Keto Diet Still Support a Healthy Gut?
(01:20:27) You Have Microplastics in Your Blood—Now What?
(01:22:43) How GLP-1s Could Radically Change Your Health
(01:25:35) Surprising Brain Benefits of Sauna Use
(01:26:26) How Socialising Might Be Protecting Your Brain
(01:27:07) How Childhood Trauma Could Shape Disease Later in Life
(01:30:43) Why Food Might Be the Most Powerful Medicine
(01:32:07) How to Build a Better Relationship With Food

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Ramit Sethi is a personal finance expert and bestselling author who’s helped millions build a “Rich Life”. In this Moment, Ramit shares the money truths couples avoid, the biggest conversation most people won’t have, and why financial stress in relationships is rarely about the bank balance - it’s about psychology, expectations, and trust.

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Political commentator KONSTANTIN KISIN breaks down Iran’s turning point, how Greenland could reshape global power, why he thinks mass immigration must stop, and how Trump’s actions in Venezuela exposes Europe!

Konstantin Kisin is a political thinker and co-host of the podcast TRIGGERnometry, known for his sharp analysis of geopolitics, immigration, and cultural issues. He is also the best-selling author of the book, ‘An Immigrant's Love Letter to the West’.

He explains:

◼️Why the post-war rules-based order is collapsing, and what a multipolar world really looks like

◼️How nuclear weapons have become the only true source of national security

◼️Why Europe’s economic and energy choices destroyed its global influence

◼️Why AI-driven job losses could fuel extremism and radical redistribution

◼️How Greenland could shift global power dynamics in America’s favour

(00:00) Intro
(01:55) So, What’s Actually Going On in the World Right Now?
(07:37) How Much of This Is Really Tied to Nuclear Weapons?
(12:22) Why Does It Feel Like Every Big Power’s Out for Themselves?
(18:45) If Things Keep Going Like This, Where’s the UK Headed?
(19:49) Do You Think the UK Still Has a Chance at a Comeback?
(23:25) What’s Behind the Rise in Socialism Lately?
(29:41) Are We Actually Heading Toward a More Communist World?
(36:08) What the Protests in Iran Are Telling the Rest of Us
(43:06) Wait, Did Trump Really Try to Buy Greenland?
(45:11) Is a World with Multiple Superpowers Better or Worse?
(45:39) What’s Going On with China’s Declining Child Population?
(52:03) What’s Your Honest Take on Keir Starmer?
(56:38) Should We Be Taxing the Rich More in the UK?
(01:03:40) What Kind of Leader Does the UK Actually Need Right Now?
(01:07:42) Why the UK Might Need to Rethink How It Views Wealth
(01:15:02) Have We Been in This Situation Before in History?
(01:18:22) How Power Struggles Keep Pushing Countries to the Edge
(01:19:29) Is Trump the Right Kind of Leader for This Moment?
(01:22:09) What Would It Honestly Take for You to Leave the UK?
(01:25:02) What’s the One Issue You Just Can’t Ignore on the Right?
(01:28:09) Are You Actually Happy—Like, Really?
(01:30:02) What’s Your Number-One Concern for Your Kids Right Now?
(01:31:00) Who Had the Biggest Impact on You—Outside of Family?

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Former CIA officer and whistleblower JOHN KIRIAKOU reveals how easily you’re tracked, the truth about surveillance, manipulation, and torture, and why exposing the CIA sent him to prison!

John Kiriakou is a former CIA counterterrorism officer and intelligence analyst who served for 15 years, including as chief of counterterrorism operations in Pakistan after 9/11. He publicly blew the whistle on the CIA’s torture program, for which he served 23 months in prison.

He explains:

◼️How intelligence agencies can monitor your car in real time

◼️The proven psychology the CIA uses to recruit spies

◼️Why he went to prison for exposing the truth, and would do it again

◼️The surveillance mistake that instantly makes you easier to track

◼️Why telling the truth is treated as a national security threat

(00:00) Intro
(02:32) I Blew the Whistle on the CIA
(04:09) What Was Your Role in the CIA?
(12:27) How Did You End Up Being a Spy?
(14:47) The CIA’s Strategy With Podcasters
(17:28) How Did You Get Into the CIA?
(23:14) What Was Your Training Like?
(27:38) People's Vulnerabilities
(31:13) What Can the CIA Really Get for Someone?
(32:59) Lying and Lie Detection
(37:34) Do You Often Have to ‘Take One for the Team’ in the CIA?
(41:13) What Does the Average Person Not Know About the World?
(47:21) Digital Security
(51:48) Sleeper Agents: Training Spies From Birth
(56:19) Is the Average Person Interacting With a Spy?
(58:10) How Many Spies Are There in the US?
(01:03:46) Conspiracy Theories
(01:05:11) Dosing Americans With LSD
(01:08:33) Are the CIA Involved in Iran?
(01:10:50) Have You Ever Killed Anyone?
(01:14:48) Which Spy Force Is the Most Impressive?
(01:21:15) Was Jeffrey Epstein a Spy?
(01:26:39) Who Is the Real Adversary?
(01:28:54) Is Venezuela a Cover for Something Else?
(01:33:04) Does China Want the US to Fall?
(01:33:52) Is the US Going Bankrupt?
(01:35:57) Why Does the US Government Keep Breaking the Law?
(01:39:52) Should You Be Pardoned by Trump?
(01:40:31) What Did You Stop Doing That Improved Your Life?

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Annie Jacobsen is an investigative journalist and bestselling author known for deep reporting on national security, military strategy, and the real-world mechanics of catastrophe. In today’s Moments episode, she breaks down, in sourced detail, what nuclear war would actually look like - minute by minute - after the first weapon hits. Annie also discusses why nuclear war isn’t inevitable - and how leadership, public pressure, and policy decisions can move the world away from escalation.

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Tony Robbins, a world-renowned author, coach and entrepreneur, reveals the SINGLE question that defines your future, how trauma shapes identity, and how to control your mind, emotions, and decisions…FAST! 

Tony Robbins is best known for transforming millions of lives through immersive events and frameworks. He advises world leaders and executives across 100+ companies and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ and ‘Unlimited Power’.

He explains:

◼️The hidden question your future self wishes you’d asked sooner

◼️How chaos and childhood stress wire your default reactions

◼️Why your mind edits reality to keep you comfortable, not successful

◼️What feeling “lost” really means in the hero’s journey of your life

◼️How to turn emotional pressure into clarity, drive, and momentum

00:00 Intro  

02:44 A Stranger Changed My Life Forever  

05:54 You Only Experience the Life You Focus On  

10:36 I Hate Suffering  

13:51 The 'Self-Care' Revolution Is Making You Weak  

15:26 The Scary Future of AI   

27:17 If You Were 18 Now, What Would You Be Focusing On?  

42:28 New Tools the Younger Generation Should Learn to Handle Stress  

45:43 How to Get Better at Pattern Recognition  

49:20 How to Get Into a Peak State  

51:51 Ads  

52:52 Individualism Is Making Us Depressed  

1:06:22 How Your Needs Create Pain  

1:15:23 Is It Possible to Change?  

1:23:08 Ads  

1:25:12 The Pattern of Successful People  

1:34:04 How Did You Learn About Finance?  

1:34:35 How Do I Become a Better Learner?  

1:42:15 Love Is the Driving Force in Life  

1:43:39 The Pattern Of Successful Businesses

1:46:55 Create Life on Your Terms  

1:51:01 How Long Would Your Lifespan Be If You Could Choose?  

1:54:01 What Happens When You Die  

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Serial investor JL COLLINS reveals why renting is smarter than buying, the biggest lies about investing, how tax and debt destroy wealth, and how small savings will TRANSFORM your life! 

JL Collins is a financial educator best known for his book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth’, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He’s also the author of the JL Collins blog, including the renowned ‘Stock Series’, and has been investing for over 4 decades.

He explains: 

◼️How “F-You Money” changes every decision you make

◼️Why mortgages lock up opportunity and reduce long-term freedom

◼️Why index funds outperform almost everyone over a lifetime

◼️Why working harder doesn’t stop being broke

◼️Why financial independence is about control, not consumption

00:00 Intro  

03:27 Common Misconceptions About Money  

05:10 Financial Freedom  

06:15 Successful People Often Have Trauma  

13:11 Mental Benefits of Financial Security  

14:22 What Is F.U. Money?  

15:59 Buying a House Isn’t Always a Good Financial Idea  

20:46 The Psychological Impact of Buying a House  

22:00 Why Younger Generations Could Benefit From Flexible Living  

25:32 The Easiest Path to Wealth  

26:49 What’s Stopping You From Becoming Financially Independent  

29:32 How Spending Habits Reflect Self-Esteem  

31:30 Advice for Getting Out of Debt  

36:03 Should I Invest in Bitcoin?  

38:43 Should I Rush to Pay Off My Mortgage?  

40:50 Interest Rates Explained  

41:28 How Mortgages Work  

42:36 How to Get a Good Interest Rate on Your Mortgage  

46:37 Is It Safe to Invest in Stocks in the AI Era?  

49:17 Emotional Impact of Investing Without Enough Money  

52:33 Do Men Take More Investment Risks Than Women?  

54:09 Ads  

55:13 The Magic of Compounding Interest  

1:02:38 What's the Point of Being Frugal If I Want to Enjoy Life?  

1:03:35 Young People Don’t Care About Their Future Selves  

1:07:08 Why You Should Invest for Your Children  

1:10:28 How Much of My Income Should I Be Saving?  

1:12:54 Deferring Taxes With Retirement Savings Plans  

1:20:04 Index Funds vs Individual Stocks  

1:27:39 The Beer Analogy (Stocks)

1:33:40 Don’t Sell When the Market Drops  

1:35:09 Is Investing Just Gambling?  

1:36:06 Are Financial Courses a Scam?  

1:37:27 Ads  

1:39:26 Do I Need a Financial Advisor?  

1:42:13 What Does Your Portfolio Look Like?  

1:43:19 What Are Bonds?  

1:45:23 Asking ChatGPT the Ideal Path to Wealth  

1:46:26 How Do I Earn More?  

1:47:14 Why Failure Is Necessary for Growth  

1:49:33 You Can Have a Small Income and Still Be Financially Free  

1:59:53 What's Your Biggest Regret?  

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Dr. Chris Palmer is a psychiatrist and leading expert on the connection between metabolism and mental health. His groundbreaking work highlights the pivotal role diet plays in mental disorders. In today’s moment, Dr. Palmer shares dietary changes you can make today that could lead to profound improvements in your overall well-being and mood.

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No.1 Health Doctor Benjamin Bikman breaks down keto, insulin resistance, sugar addiction, and calorie counting, and the ONE test that predicts weight gain!

Dr Benjamin Bikman is a metabolic scientist and researcher focused on the link between insulin resistance and chronic disease. He is Professor of Cell Biology at Brigham Young University and Co-founder of Insulin IQ. 

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He explains:

◼️Why shrinking fat cells depends on lowering insulin, not eating less

◼️How ketones act as a brain fuel that kills hunger and boosts metabolism

◼️Why constant carb intake traps energy and makes willpower fail

◼️How GLP-1 drugs may worsen muscle loss and long-term metabolic health

◼️Why a fasting insulin test reveals problems years before diabetes

[00:00] What Should People Focus on for 2026 When It Comes to Diet?
[02:32] What Is Metabolism?
[07:18] Why Calorie Counting Doesn't Work
[09:57] Ketones and Fat Loss
[22:37] How the Liver Decides What to Do With Fat
[25:09] Is Keto Sustainable?
[27:15] Could Keto Help With Eating Disorders and Sugar Addiction?
[30:24] The Effects of Keto on the Heart
[32:54] Should You Take Exogenous Ketones?
[38:04] Is Keto Suitable for Women?
[44:36] The Perfect Diet and Lifestyle for 2026
[51:12] Steve’s Ketone Levels After a Keto Shot
[57:04] Ads
[58:40] Continuing the Perfect Lifestyle for 2026
[59:42] When Not to Do Keto
[01:05:48] How Cancers Use Sugar for Energy
[01:10:36] Are Vitamins and Supplements Contributing to Obesity?
[01:21:19] Thoughts on Ozempic and GLP-1s
[01:26:05] Ads
[01:32:58] What’s the Best Sweetener to Use?
[01:34:57] Collagen Peptides
[01:37:03] Creatine
[01:38:06] How to Get Rid of Stubborn Fat for Good
[01:45:23] How Stress Contributes to Weight Gain
[01:49:31] Check Your Testosterone Levels
[01:51:39] What Tests Can We Do at Home?
[01:52:49] If You Could Have One Thing for Life, What Would It Be?

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Dopamine expert DR ANNA LEMBKE reveals how addiction is hijacking your brain, why dopamine addiction is rising fast, the danger of social media, porn, AI, GLP-1 drugs, and how to regain control FAST!

Dr Anna Lembke is Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. She has spent over 25 years treating patients with substance and behavioral addictions and is the bestselling author of “Dopamine Nation”. 

She explains:

◼️Why endless pleasure quietly trains your brain to feel worse, not better

◼️How digital habits replace real connection with instant validation

◼️Why dopamine spikes always come with a hidden crash

◼️How easy comfort erodes discipline, motivation, and intimacy

◼️The practical reset that restores balance and control

00:00 Intro
03:05 Dopamine and Overabundance
04:22 How to Shake Bad Habits
06:16 Why Are Harmful Substances Addictive?
07:15 The Dangers of AI Simulating Human Connection
12:54 Sex Addiction Case Study
19:29 Elon Musk's Age of Abundance
22:23 We're Entertaining Ourselves to Death
23:35 How Our Brain Processes Pleasure and Pain
28:51 Why Do We Fall Off Our Good Habits?
30:40 When Are We Most Susceptible to Self-Destructive Behaviours
31:53 Who Is More Vulnerable to Addiction?
32:59 Link Between Addiction and People With ADHD
34:26 Link Between Childhood Trauma and Addiction
35:57 Parents Soothing Child’s Emotions With Technology
37:24 AI Replacing Parenting
40:05 Are You Hopeful People Will See the Downsides of AI?
43:23 Social Media Trials
45:12 Ads
46:07 The Science Behind How to Get Rid of Bad Habits
53:31 Is Addictive Personality a Real Thing?
54:20 4-Week Resolutions
56:24 Psychological Strategies for Adopting Good Habits
59:00 How to Trick Your Brain to Enjoy Doing Hard Things
01:02:06 How to Avoid Relapse
01:04:23 Is It Possible to Become Addicted to Good Things Too?
01:05:11 Daily Routines to Kick the Habit
01:07:10 The "Count Back" Trick to Start New Habits
01:10:24 Ads
01:12:24 Brains of Addicted vs. Non-Addicted People
01:17:42 Dopamine Research That Stood Out for You
01:19:22 Impact of Dopamine Addiction on Personal Relationships
01:22:52 Dopamine Agonist Drugs
01:26:27 Dopamine Release Associated With Learning and Impediments
01:32:13 Radical Honesty
01:37:06 What Is Agency and Why Does It Matter
01:38:58 The Biggest Problem With New Year’s Resolutions

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Ryan Holiday is a best-selling author and the modern-day philosopher behind The Daily Stoic. Renowned for his deep exploration of Stoic philosophy, Ryan has brought ancient wisdom to a new generation. In today’s moment, Ryan reveals five powerful practices, rooted in Stoicism, that you can implement this year to cultivate more peace, purpose, and resilience.

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