The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Investing has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions!

Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry.

He explains:
◼️Why investing has already been “solved”
◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions
◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer
◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is
◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told
◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account
◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future

00:00 Intro
02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance
03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments
05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom
06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing
09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke
12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income
19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals
20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life?
21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think
25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today?
40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart
42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising?
44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax
45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About
45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices?
47:15 Ads
49:18 The Hidden Problems With Financial Advisors
50:21 Why Ignoring Estate Planning Can Cost Your Family Everything
51:17 Do You Really Need A Will?
51:42 How Your Partner Choice Impacts Your Financial Future
52:58 Why Some Financial Advice May Be Working Against You
54:07 Should Everyone Get A Prenup?
56:21 What Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Future Wealth
58:04 The Real Reason Prenups Matter More Than You Think
01:00:09 Why People Underestimate Catastrophic Financial Risks
01:00:59 Stocks Vs Bonds: Which Is Actually Safer Right Now?
01:07:20 The Financial Products You Should Avoid At All Costs
01:09:23 Why Cash Loses Value Faster Than You Realize
01:10:38 Ads
01:13:33 Do You Really Need A Retirement Plan?
01:15:05 Investments You Should Avoid
01:16:44 Should You Invest In AI?
01:19:36 Crypto: Opportunity Or Risk?
01:21:25 How War Changes Investing
01:24:16 Remortgage Or Invest: Which Move Builds More Wealth?
01:25:32 Will AI Replace Your Job?

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Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress!

The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'.

She explains:
◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down
◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease
◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence
◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal
◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistake

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:03:37 Why Are People Having Less Sex?
00:05:45 Why Is Rough Sex Increasing?
00:06:56 Is Dopamine Ruining Your Sex Life?
00:09:22 How Do You Find What Turns You On?
00:11:30 Why Does Performance Anxiety Kill Intimacy?
00:14:14 Why Do Couples Stop Having Sex?
00:17:36 What Is The Best Diet For Erectile Dysfunction?
00:20:37 What Are The Best Exercises For Sexual Performance?
00:28:09 What Can Erectile Dysfunction Signal?
00:30:39 Why Does Porn Work But Real Sex Does Not?
00:34:05 Why Do Morning Erections Matter?
00:41:04 How Does Stress Affect Your Sex Life?
00:42:59 How Does Sleep Affect Testosterone?
00:45:06 Do Microplastics Affect Hormones?
00:49:46 How Does Porn Affect Relationships?
00:52:49 Ads
00:54:51 Should Couples Use Sex Toys?
00:56:38 Can Sex Toys Become Addictive?
00:59:12 What Are The Best Positions For Female Orgasm?
01:00:30 What Is Squirting?
01:02:38 Why Does Sex Cause UTIs?
01:04:08 Why Do Humans Have Orgasms?
01:05:06 What Are Non Genital Orgasms?
01:08:37 Why Is Testosterone Declining?
01:10:45 Does Testosterone Affect Fertility?
01:14:29 What Are The Risks Of Anabolic Steroids?
01:16:35 Does TRT Affect Fertility?
01:23:18 How Does Body Image Affect Sexual Pressure?
01:25:20 Ads
01:27:22 Does Penis Size Matter?
01:31:17 Do Penis Enlargement Methods Work?
01:35:54 What Are The Toughest Cases Doctors See?
01:38:01 How Much Does Vaginal Size Vary?
01:39:12 Why Does Sex Feel Different With Each Person?
01:40:48 Can You Predict Penis Size?
01:41:31 Do GLP 1 Drugs Affect Libido?
01:44:25 How Do You Talk About Sex With Your Partner?
01:50:59 What Do Sexual Fantasies Mean?
01:56:23 What Should You Do If You Have Lost Hope?

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Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness, and human behavior.

In today’s moment, she opens up about the devastating loss of her husband and the extraordinary journey that followed. Dr Tara Swart explores grief, signs from loved ones who have passed and the neuroscience behind near-death experiences - asking the ultimate question - can the mind really exist separately from the body? Is there life after death?

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Most people think they’re a single individual making rational decisions, but Stanford Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman, explains that you are actually multiple people in one brain. A brain that tricks each version of you in different ways!

Dr. David Eagleman is a Stanford neuroscientist, technologist, and author who examines how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, perception, and how the brain adapts to external inputs. He is the cofounder of Neosensory and BrainCheck, as well as director of the Center for Science and Law. He is also an international bestselling author of books such as 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain.

He explains:

◼️How your brain tricks you to keep you safe

◼️How to outsmart your own brain when it's working against you

◼️Why doing hard things physically rewires the brain

◼️Why we dream, and what dreams may actually be doing for the brain

◼️How to use AI to make you smarter instead of letting it make you lazy

00:00 Intro

02:12 Why The Brain Became My Obsession

03:09 How To Actually Break Bad Habits (And Why Most People Fail)

07:16 What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About The Brain

11:12 Fluid Vs. Crystallized Intelligence

12:08 What Really Happens When You Try To Change Yourself

15:09 The Surprising Link Between Early Retirement And Death Risk

17:49 Your Brain’s Hidden Willpower Engine

21:59 How To Train Your Brain To Crave Difficult Challenges

23:40 Which Exercises Rewire Your Brain The Fastest

24:38 What Social Media Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain

29:59 AI And Your Mind Upgrade Or Hidden Cost?

33:47 The Effort Paradox—Why Struggle Might Be The Point

38:01 How To Use AI Without Making Your Brain Lazy

41:20 Is AI Honest—Or Just Telling You What You Want To Hear?

43:24 Can AI Truly Be Creative—Or Is It Just Mimicking You?

51:59 Why Your Brain Craves The Sweet Spot Between New And Familiar

55:25 Ads

01:03:10 Why Real-World Experiences Are Making A Comeback

01:07:52 What Makes Every Brain Subtly Different

01:13:01 Ads

01:15:11 Why We Dream And What Your Brain Is Really Doing At Night

01:20:46 Why Human Connection Is More Critical Than Ever

01:25:03 What The Next 10 Years Could Mean For Humanity

ghts—What Stays With You After All This

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The FDA silently banned 19 peptides overnight, now RFK Jr is reversing it all. Dr Alex Tatem reveals the truth behind the cover-up, and what peptides can really do for your body.

Dr. Alex Tatem is an internationally recognised urologist who has studied peptides for 12 years and runs a men’s health clinic. He also hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying peptides and men's health.

In this  explains:

◼ What peptides are, how they work, and which ones target your health problem

◼Why the peptide industry is quietly approaching the size of the entire AI sector

◼ Why male fertility is collapsing globally and what's silently driving it

◼ What low testosterone is doing to your body and how to fix it

◼ Why 30 million men with erectile dysfunction are never told about the most effective fix

00:00 Intro
00:03:15 What Exactly Is A Peptide—and Why It Matters More Than You Think
00:05:14 The “Lock” Explained: How Peptides Actually Work In Your Body
00:08:34 Why Peptides Are Suddenly Everywhere (And What Changed)
00:11:09 The Real Role Of Compounding Pharmacies—And Why They’re Controversial
00:17:16 Are Pharma Companies Prioritizing Profits Over Patients?
00:20:22 Why Peptides Are Back After Being Banned—What Happened Behind The Scenes
00:20:56 The Most Shocking Patient Transformation From Peptides
00:22:26 When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Use Peptides In Your Life
00:24:28 The Latest FDA Update: What It Means For Peptide Access
00:26:05 How People Are Actually Getting “Illegal” Peptides
00:27:41 How To Take Peptides Safely—What Most People Get Wrong
00:29:38 Why Big Pharma Feels Threatened By Peptides
00:33:53 The Exact Peptides Alex Uses—And His Reasons Why
00:37:49 How Peptides Could Transform Your Insulin Levels
00:38:42 Do Peptides Work As Creams? What You Need To Know
00:40:30 How Peptides May Unlock Better Cognitive Performance
00:42:58 The Future Of Muscle Retention On GLP-1s—What’s Coming Next
00:48:03 Ads
00:49:05 The Hidden Trade-Offs Of Peptides No One Talks About
00:52:09 The Real Benefits Of Different Peptides—And How They Compare
00:57:30 The Peptide That Could Change Your Sleep Quality
01:01:58 What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1s?
01:05:40 Ads
01:07:33 Is There A “Super Peptide” For Anti-Aging?
01:11:04 The Truth About Peptides And Erectile Dysfunction
01:11:56 Why Medicine Burned Me Out—And What It Reveals About The System
01:18:57 The Enhanced Games Explained—And Why They’re So Controversial
01:22:46 How To Improve Erections—What Actually Works

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