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Why did the Iranian Revolution erupt in 1979? What was the nature of the relationship between President Carter and the ostentatious Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi? And, who was the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a man whose militant vision for Iran would see it drastically remade? Join Dominic and Tom, as they launch into one of the most dramatic stories of all time, with such far reaching consequences, that they still reverberate across the Middle East today: the Islamic Revolution. As they delve into the events that set this cataclysmic event in motion, they will bring to life the three men at the heart of it all.  _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan  Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude  Executive Producer: Dom Johnson  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/o5WB6zSFTZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/CrgvazVFTZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Annie Jacobsen: https://www.anniejacobsen.com/

On this week's podcast Chris and Rosie discuss the highs and lows of silly string, Rosie's fake tan and the politics of Christmas money! For the first time EVER Chris and Rosie listen to your voice notes and smas and das, you did not disappoint! We also have some questions from the public which include one of the most anti-social sex habits ever...  If you want to get involved and have your stories and voice notes included on the podcast then get in touch! 📧: [email protected] 📱: 07874 406650 Enjoy all these episodes on the Shagged Married Annoyed YouTube channel: ⁠youtube.com/@shagged.married.annoyed⁠ Today, get Huel’s full Lite & Lean Starter Kit online with our code SMA30 for 30% off at https://huel.com/SMA30. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If there is even a 1% chance that AI could destroy us, should we keep building it? Are we creating machines that will one day outthink humanity? And is the race to dominate AI accelerating us toward a future we’re unprepared to face? This week, Yoshua Bengio joins Rory Stewart and Matt Clifford for an AI deep dive. A Turing Award–winning pioneer of deep learning, Bengio helped build the field, and is now one of its most urgent critics, warning that without restraint, the risks ahead could be profound. To listen to the full episode, sign up at therestispolitics.com Instagram: ⁠@restispolitics⁠ Twitter: ⁠@restispolitics⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier Producer: India Dunkley Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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   Follow Tony:  Instagram - https://bit.ly/4sIREyw Facebook - https://bit.ly/4jG6Ckv X - https://bit.ly/49B7zWE  You can find out more about Tony’s upcoming 3-day free, virtual event, ‘Time to Rise Summit’, here: https://bit.ly/4jGKd6I  You can purchase Tony’s book, ‘The Holy Grail of Investing: The World's Greatest Investors Reveal Their Ultimate Strategies for Financial Freedom’, here: https://amzn.to/4qPoID5  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: LinkedIn Talent Solutions - https://linkedin.com/doac   Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order  Function Health: https://Functionhealth.com/DOAC to sign up for $365 a year. One dollar a day for your health.

What were the harsh conditions of Joan of Arc’s imprisonment, at the hands of her English captors? How did Joan’s trial unfold, and with what was she charged? And, would Joan confess at the last moment in order to save her own life…? Join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the terrible culmination of the life of Joan of Arc, as she endured imprisonment, stood on trial for her life, fought bravely for herself and the angelic voices that had guided her thus far, all while the flames of her doom drew nearer…. _______ Join The Rest Is History Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, early access to every series and live show tickets, a members-only newsletter, discounted books from the show, and access to our private Discord chatroom. Sign up directly at therestishistory.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Jack Meek  Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude  Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will the UK ban 'X' over explicit, nonconsensual deepfake images of women and children generated using its AI tool? What does JD Vance's outburst against the Minnesota ICE shooting victim tell us about the misinformation age? After the attacks on Rory over the weekend from The Telegraph, Spectator, and Boris Johnson in the Daily Mail, what is it about Rory that so reliably enrages the right-wing press? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/politics. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee ✅ __________ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: [email protected] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the podcast crossover of DREAMS! This week Chris and Rosie are joined by the brilliant Help I Sexted My Boss lads, Jordan North and William Hanson. There's a lot that gets covered including where William gets his haircut, some lady like sitting, Chris's glow up and there's even a bro shake! As well as all of this William and Jordan read a brilliant PKMA for Rosie and Chris. It may even give the smas and das some welcome advice! Jordan and William are on tour with the brilliant Help I Sexted My Boss Tour, expect dancers, costume changes and a whole lot more. For tickets visit sextedmyboss.com/live If you want to get involved and have your stories and voice notes included on the podcast then get in touch! Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: 07874 406650 Enjoy these episodes on the Shagged Married Annoyed YouTube channel: youtube.com/@shagged.married.annoyed Today, get Huel’s full Lite & Lean Starter Kit online with our code SMA30 for 30% off at https://huel.com/SMA30. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Iran protests finally break the Supreme Leader’s brutal reign, or will the regime's deadly crackdown contain the unrest? If the US intervenes militarily, what would a Trump-style plan for Iran look like? Why are tensions rising in Yemen between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and could their conflict reignite one of the world's worst humanitarian crises? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. __________ Join The Rest Is Politics Plus: Start your free trial at therestispolitics.com to unlock exclusive bonus content – including Rory and Alastair’s miniseries – plus ad-free listening, early access to episodes and live show tickets, an exclusive members’ newsletter, discounted book prices, and a private chatroom on Discord. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/politics. Get our exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ nordvpn.com/restispolitics It's risk-free with Nord's 30 day money back guarantee ✅ __________ For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to goalhanger.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: [email protected] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith, Lorcan Mouillier Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Producer: Evan Green Senior Producer: Callum Hill Content Director: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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?   Follow JL Collins:  X - https://bit.ly/4jy2cfp  Instagram - https://bit.ly/49binMk  You can purchase JL’s book ‘The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life’, here: https://amzn.to/4aQvBPV  The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Lucas Jones (poet and artist): https://www.instagram.com/lucassjoness/?hl=en Sponsors: Rubrik - To learn more, head to https://rubrik.com   Stan: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. For Official Rules, visit https://DaretoDream.stan.store

How was Charles VII, with the help of Joan of Arc, able to fight his way to Reims to be crowned in the ancient seat of French kings? Why was she able to continually defeat the formidable soldiers of England, in battle? And, how was Joan’s legendary ascent finally brought shatteringly down, as she fell into the hands of her dreaded English enemies…? Join Tom and Dominic as the discuss the apex of Joan of Arc’s many triumphs, her continued war with the English, and the terrible moment that would see her captured, cast in irons, and put on trial for her life… _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude  Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Listen to the full episode here! Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/JTq59S9qlZb Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/SE2kCvgrlZb Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos Chris Palmer: https://www.chrispalmermd.com/

Happy New Year Smas & Das! Chris and Rosie are back and they discuss the right time to take down Christmas decorations, unacceptable amounts of takeaway and a dance injury that Rosie got at a recent party! Chris has a cheery quiz for the New Year and the Beefs cover haircuts and hats. All of this plus a couple of QFTP's and a quick call with Kate! And BIG news! You can whatsapp the podcast now. Send us your beefs, your stories, your drunken voice notes! The number is 07874 406 650 . Email the podcast [email protected] Today, get Huel’s full Lite & Lean Starter Kit online with our code SMA30 for 30% off at https://huel.com/SMA30. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who really controls AI; governments, corporations, or no one at all? Is AI becoming a new kind of global arms race? And, can we keep humans in charge of systems that move faster than we do? Rory and Matt are joined by President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar. Tino is a former justice on the Supreme Court of California, an executive appointee to the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations and a Professor of Law at Stanford University.  To listen to the full episode, sign up at therestispolitics.com Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: [email protected] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Lorcan Moullier Producer: India Dunkley Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Follow Dr Benjamin: Instagram - https://bit.ly/3MGLKNH X - https://bit.ly/3N6hziZ  Website - https://bit.ly/491iGI6  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? The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Independent research: https://benjmainbikman2.tiiny.co Sponsors: Pipedrive - https://pipedrive.com/CEO Wispr - Get 14 days of Wispr Flow for free at https://wisprflow.ai/DOAC Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order

How did a young, uneducated peasant girl dressed in men’s clothing, Joan of Arc, plan to crown the son of the mad and feeble Charles VI, the King of all France, and save them from the English? What happened when she met with the Dauphin? And, what happened when, in April 1429, Joan of Arc finally road to war, dressed in a suit of white armour, and clasping her mighty sword…? Join Tom and Dominic as they charge into the very heart of Joan of Arc’s remarkable story. Could she really defeat the English in open battle at long last? _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Video Editor: Harry Swan Social Producer: Harry Balden Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude  Producer: Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Keir Starmer’s comments on 'closer alignment' with the EU single market actually mean? After the Bondi terror attack, how can a centrist government respond to national trauma without fuelling culture wars? And, according to teens, how seriously should we be taking AI? Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP Plus gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit ⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡ Get a 6 month print and digital subscription to the London Review of Books and a free tote bag for just £6. Subscribe now at LRB.me/politics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: [email protected] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Please Keep Me Anonymous, Chris and Rosie are joined by the brilliantly funny comedian, actor and writer Bridget Christie. This episode goes in all kinds of surprising directions including Bridget's job on a farm, bad auditions, Chris' issue with beans on pizza AND Bridget discusses an unusual WhatsApp group. All of this plus a story from one of you lovely listeners and some chat about Bridget's new Tour 'Jacket Potato Pizza' (which is a story in itself!) For tickets to Bridget's tour go to bridgetchristie.co.uk Today, get Huel’s full Lite & Lean Starter Kit online with our code SMA30 for 30% off at https://huel.com/SMA30. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Venezuela the start of something bigger? If this isn’t regime change, what does Trump actually want? And, has Trump just handed Putin a win?  Join Rory and Alastair as they answer all these questions and more. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. The Rest Is Politics is powered by Fuse Energy. Fuse are giving away free TRIP Plus membership for all of 2025 to new sign ups 🎉 TRIP Plus gets you ad-free listening, discounts, and early access to episodes and pre-sale tickets for live shows! To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit ⁠fuseenergy.com/politics⁠ ⚡ Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @restispolitics Email: [email protected] __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Josh Smith Producer: Evan Green, India Dunkley Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Senior Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Tom Whiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Follow Dr Anna Website - https://bit.ly/4pS0ckD Stanford Medicine - https://stan.md/4oXiyzq  Independent Research: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DOAC-Anna-Lembke-2-Independent-Research-further-reading.pdf You can purchase Dr Anna’s book, ‘The Official Dopamine Nation Workbook: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Addiction in the Age of Indulgence’, here: https://amzn.to/4oZKEdl  The Diary Of A CEO:  ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Sponsors: Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett Intuit - If you want help getting out of the weeds of admin, https://intuitquickbooks.com Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off