The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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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Nearly 1 in 3 American adults now take vitamin D, but Dr. Stasha Gominak says many of them are taking it wrong, and that done carelessly, supplementing can leave you worse off than before.

Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced neurology for over 20 years. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. After working with her own patients, she believes that nearly everyone struggling to sleep shares the same hidden deficiency, a conclusion she published in 2 papers and built into RightSleep, the method she now teaches full time.

She explains:
◼ Why she believes your skin is the best producer of vitamin D, and why she says no amount of pills or salmon can replace it
◼ Why she believes insomnia isn't a behavior problem but a chemical deficiency, and what she thinks changed when we moved indoors
◼ The role she says your gut bacteria play in producing your B vitamins
◼ Why she believes taking vitamin D on its own can burn through your B vitamins, and what she says happened when she tried it herself
◼ Why she connects the rise in conditions like ADHD, depression, fatty liver and diabetes to the same period, and what she thinks links them
◼ Why she considers supplements a form of biohacking, and just as risky as any drug if you get them wrong

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 advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician before making any changes to your diet, supplements or health regimen.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:20 Why So Many People Are Suddenly Struggling With Sleep
00:03:22 Why Healthy Young People Are Waking Up Exhausted With Headaches
00:07:55 How Your Brain Secretly Controls Every Stage Of Sleep
00:15:15 How Vitamin D Could Be The Missing Piece For Better Sleep
00:20:42 Are Sleep Chronotypes Actually Real Or Just A Myth?
00:24:56 How Can You Prove Vitamin D Deficiency Causes Disease?
00:40:36 Why Vitamin D Isn't Actually A Vitamin
00:50:21 Ads
00:52:20 What Happened When I Started Treating Patients With Vitamin D
00:56:55 Does Vitamin D Deplete Your Body's B Vitamins?
01:00:26 Can Vitamin B Supplements Really Fix Your Gut?
01:14:38 Why Minerals Could Be The Overlooked Key To Better Health
01:15:25 Ads
01:16:34 Does Modern Medicine Accept This Vitamin D Theory?
01:19:43 What Your Gut Microbiome Reveals About Your Sleep
01:24:36 How To Build The Right Sleep Protocol For Better Rest
01:30:27 Is Sunlight And Nutrition Better Than Supplements?
01:34:37 Can Redheads Naturally Produce More Vitamin D?
01:36:44 Why Spending Too Much Time Indoors Is Hurting Your Health
01:39:47 Can You Still Make Vitamin D On Cloudy Days?
01:40:51 Can Vitamin D Lamps Replace Natural Sunlight?
01:42:43 The Best Diet To Boost Vitamin D And Improve Gut Health
01:48:47 What Actually Helps If You Have Sleep Apnoea Or Narcolepsy?
01:55:49 My Most Controversial Health Opinion Explained
01:57:50 The Best Day Of Your Life And Why It Matters

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Why comfort might be costing you more than you think.
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and a famously thoughtful voice on purpose, resilience and living with intention.
In this Moment, Matthew McConaughey shares why growth requires resistance, what our obsession with comfort is doing to us, and the mindset shift that changed the way he approaches life's biggest challenges.
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The War everyone assumed was over may be about to become something far worse than we could have expected. Professor Robert Pape explains exactly why the deadliest phase of this war is still ahead, and how this could trigger a wave of terror across the world.
Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. A renowned political scientist, he has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of the upcoming book “Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism”.
He explains:
■ Why the US bombing campaign failed to topple Iran’s regime, even after killing its top leaders
■ How Iran seized control of 20% of the world’s oil supply within days of the war starting
■ Why the failed agreement handed Iran a path to becoming the most powerful country in the region
■ Why both China and Russia gain from America staying stuck in the Middle East
■ Why he thinks US ground troops could be next
■ Why he thinks there will be a clash between Congress and the president over who really controls the power to go to war
Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:22 Why Robert Pape Isn't Surprised
00:04:04 Why the US Blocked the Strait of Hormuz
00:05:23 The Secret JD Vance Peace Deal (MOU)
00:08:13 Iran as Regional Hegemon, Explained
00:09:40 How Do We Know This Is the Real Document?
00:21:05 Did the War Actually Make Iran Stronger?
00:22:06 The Viral Tweet: How Is Iran Still Hitting US Bases?
00:24:37 Trump Says Iran Is Destroyed — So How?
00:25:39 Where Iran Hides Its Drones ("A Truck in California")
00:29:04 Iran Is Building New Drones the Whole Time
00:32:17 Are We on the Verge of a Global Economic Crisis?
00:36:27 What "Owning the L" Would Actually Look Like
00:38:37 Trump: The US Runs Out of Oil in 4 Weeks
00:40:32 The Midterm Elections Time Bomb
00:52:13 The Vietnam Parallel: LBJ's Trap
00:55:06 Can the US Force the Strait of Hormuz Open?
01:03:07 A 70% Chance of Boots on the Ground in Iran
01:14:39 Why Invading (Not Bombing) Sparks Suicide Attacks
01:24:05 When the Two Crises Collide: A New 1960s?
01:25:01 Will Trump Lose the Midterms?
01:26:40 Is the US Running Out of Weapons?
01:28:40 What Is Trump's Real Objective?
01:34:19 Pape's Prediction for the Next Few Months

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