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! 

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’. 

They explain:

◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you

◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span

◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis

◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy

◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus

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00:00 Intro
02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It
06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse
09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels
16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking
19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll
26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control
30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok
36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed
41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain
55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way?
01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role
01:06:16 Ads
01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone
01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It?
01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not
01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next
01:43:16 Ads
01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects
02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning
02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World
02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle

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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. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion.

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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! 

James Sexton is America's top divorce lawyer with over 2 decades of experience in divorce and family law. He is the founder of a private law firm, and bestselling author of books such as, 'How to Stay in Love' and 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'.

He explains: 

▪️The "yours, mine, ours" framework for a fair prenuptial agreement

▪️How AI companions and algorithms are quietly destroying human intimacy

▪️Why social media has become the ultimate infidelity-generating machine

▪️The 1 communication exercise involving a monk that saves marriages

▪️The "seven-year spike" that triggers automatic asset sharing

00:00 Intro

02:47 How to Avoid Ending Up in Divorce

06:28 When to Give a Relationship a Second Chance And When Not To

10:50 Why Prioritizing Your Partner Can Save Your Relationship

25:36 What Signals the Start of a Fading Relationship

30:47 What to Do When the Relationship Starts to Fall Apart

41:07 The Powerful Ritual Every Couple Should Practice

49:51 How Your Childhood Shapes the Way You Love

51:47 The Real Reason Relationships Fail And How to Stop It

58:30 Can Independent People Truly Find Lasting Love?

1:08:54 Are You Focused on the Wrong Things in Your Relationship?

1:13:54 How Addiction Blocks You From Feeling Love

1:15:00 Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Love Even If It Hurts

1:20:36 Do Prenups Actually Make Marriages Stronger?

1:21:46 I'm Scared to Ask for a Prenup, Here’s What to Do

1:23:58 True Divorce Stories You Won’t Believe

1:29:37 Why a Prenup Might Be the Healthiest Choice for Your Marriage

1:44:01 Should You Get a Prenup for Your Pets?

1:47:31 Is Divorce Really Becoming More Common?

1:52:58 The #1 Mistake Couples Make After Marriage

1:56:44 Why Authenticity Is the Most Attractive Trait in Love

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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. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, served as a WebMD sleep expert, and is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Sleep Drink Breathe’.

He explains:

▪️The 4 chronotypes that dictate your ideal daily schedule

▪️Why waking up at 3am is a biological temperature spike

▪️The "3-2-1 Rule" for the perfect evening wind-down

▪️How alcohol blocks the brain’s glymphatic toxin clearance

▪️The exact pillow checklist to fix neck pain and snoring

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(4:14) What Your Dreams Say About Your Mind and Personality
(8:57) The "Caffeine Nap" That Supercharges You for 4 Hours
(12:50) Why You Need to Know Your Sleep Chronotype Now
(14:11) The Ideal Time to Have Sex—Backed by Science
(16:27) When to Drink Coffee for Maximum Focus and Energy
(21:03) Are You a Bear? Why Some Chronotypes Thrive Late Morning
(25:50) Does Aging Make Us Grumpier? The Sleep Connection
(26:46) Are Early School Start Times Hurting Our Kids’ Performance?
(31:03) The #1 Parenting Tip to Prevent Sleep Issues in Children
(33:43) How to Drink Alcohol Without Wrecking Your Sleep
(36:33) The Best Time to Drink—According to Your Chronotype
(37:48) What Happens When You Eat Right Before Bed
(39:20) Proven Relaxation Exercises That Help You Fall Asleep
(43:32) What the Ideal Sleep Environment Actually Looks Like
(47:14) How the Military Falls Asleep in 2 Minutes Flat
(52:39) These Smart Earphones Sync With Your Brainwaves to Improve Sleep
(57:06) Why Sleep Might Be in Crisis by 2026
(1:00:26) Ads
(1:02:16) 1 in 7 Have Sleep Apnea—and Most Don’t Know It
(1:04:31) 6 Hidden Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea
(1:06:05) Should Couples Sleep Together or Apart? The Surprising Data
(1:07:28) Why Sleep Apnea Symptoms Differ Between Men and Women
(1:11:09) The Scary Health Dangers of Chronic Sleep Deprivation
(1:13:43) The Most Common Myths About Insomnia—Debunked
(1:18:45) How Sleep Problems Fuel Depression (And Vice Versa)
(1:20:40) The Big Lies You’ve Heard About Melatonin
(1:25:56) Kids Are Overdosing on Melatonin—Here’s What Parents Need to Know
(1:27:36) How to Beat Jet Lag Like a Pro Traveler
(1:31:35) The Hidden Dangers of Taking Melatonin Every Night
(1:34:13) This Is the Most Researched Sleep Supplement Ever
(1:36:14) Can Ashwagandha Really Calm Nighttime Overthinking?
(1:37:06) The Turkey and Milk Combo That Actually Promotes Sleep
(1:39:43) This Simple Banana Hack Could Help You Fall Asleep
(1:42:20) Why Vitamin D Is Crucial for Your Body’s Internal Clock
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(1:45:42) How to Build a Sleep Routine That Actually Works
(1:46:54) Should You Be Using a Wearable to Track Sleep?
(1:50:03) What Dreams Are Trying to Tell You (And Why It Matters)
(1:53:40) How to Reprogram Recurring Nightmares and Sleep Better
(2:00:06) The First Night Effect Is Real—Here’s Why You Should Care
(2:01:55) Why Fighting Before Bed Could Be Destroying Your Sleep
(2:06:18) The Most Surprising Time of Day to Fall in Love
(2:07:38) How to Find the Perfect Pillow in Just 4 Steps
(2:16:29) How to Prep Your Bedroom for Deep, Restorative Sleep
(2:20:12) What One Thing Would You Change About Healthcare?

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Sarah Wakeman is a physician and Medical Director specialising in substance use and addiction treatment, working on the front lines of alcohol-related harm. In this Moment, she breaks down what the science actually says about having just one drink, debunks old narratives and reveals what alcohol is really doing to the body.

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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. She is the founder of Neuro Athletics, a consulting firm that provides scientific strategies for cognitive performance, and is also currently finishing her PhD at the University of Washington. 

She explains:

▪️Why 70% of Alzheimer's patients are women

▪️The "leaky brain" warning signs you are ignoring

▪️Why menopause triggers a 30% drop in brain energy

▪️How 20 minutes of Zone 5 training reverses heart aging

▪️Why your "willpower muscle" shrinks without hard challenges

(0:00) Intro
(2:31) Why I’m on a Mission to Prevent Alzheimer’s for Millions
(2:58) Alzheimer’s Might Be More Preventable Than You Think
(4:34) How Lifestyle Habits Quietly Lead to Dementia
(8:43) Why Some Older Adults Stay Mentally Sharper Than the Young
(12:35) What Short-Form Content Is Doing to Your Brain
(13:47) The Hidden Cognitive Power of Exercise
(16:31) Why Strong Legs Might Be a Key to Brain Health
(17:23) How Resistance Training Rewires Your Brain
(21:08) Can Exercise Actually Help Suppress Cancer?
(22:58) The One Exercise That Shields Your Brain Over Time
(25:42) Can Aerobic Training Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?
(28:47) What Cardiovascular Health Really Means for Your Brain
(32:15) Why VO2 Max Could Predict How Long You’ll Live
(34:45) The Best Exercises for Long-Term Brain and Mental Health
(41:45) What to Do Right After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
(45:05) Why the Ketogenic Diet Could Benefit Perimenopausal Women
(50:12) What You Should Know About Hormone Replacement Therapy
(52:31) How to Find the Best HRT for Your Body and Brain
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(1:01:56) The Overlooked Link Between Sleep Loss and Alzheimer’s
(1:03:42) Why You Need to Rethink Your Sleep Habits Now
(1:07:01) Can Ashwagandha and Rhodiola Really Reduce Stress?
(1:10:02) The Most Potent Brain Supplement You’ve Never Tried
(1:14:04) How Vitamin D Supports Longevity and Brain Health
(1:15:03) The Most Affordable Way to Boost Brain and Body Function
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(1:36:27) Why Doing Hard Things Literally Grows Your Brain
(1:43:28) Are Chatbots Causing Brain Rot? Here’s What We Know
(1:49:03) The Truth Women Deserve to Hear About Their Health
(1:57:39) What Happens When You’re Obsessed With Your Mission

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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!

Paul Rosolie is an American conservationist who has spent over 2 decades living in the Amazon rainforest. He is the co-founder and director of Junglekeepers, a non-profit protecting areas of rainforest from logging and mining, and is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Junglekeeper: What It Takes to Change the World’. 

He explains: 

◼️What happens when a live snake is inches from your face

◼️Being surrounded by warriors with 7-foot bows and arrows

◼️Why humans living outside history don’t suffer modern misery

◼️How the jungle keeps you alive when everything goes wrong

◼️The moment you realise this place is bigger than humanity itself

(00:00) Intro
(02:34) On a Mission to Save the Amazon
(05:32) A Jungle Warning After 20 Years Off the Grid
(11:25) How a Wild Adventure in Peru Changed Everything
(15:34) What It’s Like Meeting Uncontacted Tribes for the First Time
(19:58) Why This Ancient Forest Could Disappear Forever
(26:36) What Living in the Amazon for a Decade Does to You
(28:56) How We Discovered the Uncontacted Tribes
(42:04) Unseen Footage the World Wasn’t Supposed to Watch
(46:01) When Tribe Women Took Our Food—And What It Meant
(47:06) Do Uncontacted Tribes Really Eat Humans?
(54:20) How Many Hidden Tribes Still Exist?
(59:13) Can These Tribes Actually Communicate With Monkeys?
(01:01:39) What If They’re Just Searching for Happiness?
(01:03:25) Do Tribal People Still Live in Huts?
(01:06:40) The Most Haunting Stories I’ve Heard in the Jungle
(01:09:26) Why I Had to Stop Here
(01:10:18) Would You Survive Living Like an Uncontacted Tribe?
(01:11:35) Ads
(01:13:53) How I Almost Got Crushed by a Snake
(01:15:53) The Terrifying Reality of Being Eaten Alive
(01:18:06) How Jane Goodall Saved My Life
(01:22:09) The TV Show I Made to Help the Amazon (That Went Terribly Wrong)
(01:29:36) The Truth About Handling Deadly Snakes
(01:44:24) Should You Really Be Scared of Snakes?
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(01:47:41) What 20 Years in the Jungle Taught Me About Life
(01:55:50) How Do You Know When It’s Time to Quit?
(02:12:17) Are Humans Really the Most Important Species?
(02:16:06) AI, Robots, and the Jungle’s View of Modern Tech
(02:23:15) I Saw the Creation of the Universe on Ayahuasca
(02:27:22) What Is the Jungle Keeper’s Mission Really About?
(02:30:20) Ancient Medicine Hidden in the Amazon
(02:34:30) What It’s Like Living in the Jungle With My Wife
(02:41:42) What Still Scares Me After All These Years
(02:44:14) If You Had 3 Years Left, What Would You Regret?

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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. In today’s Moments episode, Andy explains the fastest way to lose fat while preserving muscle - without falling into the crash-diet, over-cardio trap!

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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!

David Bach is a 10x New York Times bestselling author and one of America’s most trusted financial experts. He has helped millions become financially secure for life, and also serves  as Director of Advisor and Investor Education at AE Wealth Management. He is the consecutive New York Times bestseller with over 7 million books, including books such as: ‘The Automatic Millionaire, 20th Anniversary Edition’. 

He explains: 

◼️Why saving $27 a day can outperform earning more money

◼️The phone automation trick that doubles your savings without willpower

◼️The hidden system that keeps most people in debt

◼️The real reason 70% of people stay broke despite earning more

◼️The wealth code for your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s

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(02:29) How I Helped Millions Become Millionaires
(04:33) How My Grandma Became a Millionaire With an Average Job
(09:25) Why Smart Women Finish Rich—And What They Do Differently
(12:20) Why Boring Investments Are the Key to Long-Term Wealth
(16:02) Why 50% Stay Broke—And How Just 1 Hour a Day Can Change That
(19:28) The 70/30 Wealth Rule Millionaires Rely On
(22:20) Are Homeowners Really Richer? What the Numbers Say
(27:22) Stocks vs. Real Estate: What Builds Wealth Faster?
(31:08) Is Buying a House Worth It After All the Hidden Costs?
(34:39) Should You Put Your Down Payment Into the S&P 500 Instead?
(36:25) Will Buying a House Limit Your Career and Mobility?
(40:50) A Proven Framework to Get Out of Debt
(42:39) How the Average Person Wastes $10,000 a Year
(43:43) How Much You Need to Save Daily to Become a Millionaire
(51:47) How to Save Tens of Thousands Without Noticing
(54:00) Ad Break
(55:03) The Real Dangers of Debt—And How to Escape Them
(59:35) The Easiest Way to Boost Your Income Starting Today
(1:02:54) Is Wealth Just a Mindset Game? Here's What to Know
(1:05:19) How to Grow Your Savings Without Even Realizing It
(1:10:16) This Simple Phone Hack Could Save You Hundreds a Month
(1:13:24) Should You Invest in Tech Funds Right Now?
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(1:22:18) 6 Money Mistakes Most Couples Don’t Realize They’re Making
(1:30:24) Why You Must Understand Your Partner’s Finances
(1:33:40) Why the Next Decade Is the Greatest Money-Making Opportunity Yet
(1:36:10) Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early or Invest Instead?

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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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You can download Tim’s “How to eat in 2026” guide, full of practical tips, recipes and the science behind ZOE’s 8 nutrition principles, here: https://zoe.com/2026 

You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The Food For Life Cookbook: As seen on Channel 4's What Not To Eat’, here: https://amzn.to/3Zr1xDg 

Steven is an investor in ZOE.

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