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Most Replayed Moment: The Role of Dopamine in Addiction and Motivation - Anna Lembke
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In today’s moment, renowned neuroscientist and author, Anna Lembke, explores the fascinating science of dopamine and its impact on our behaviour. Discover why dopamine is fundamental to survival, how it drives pleasure and motivation, and why we are more vulnerable to addiction than we think.
Neuroscientist Anna Lembke is the author of bestselling book, Dopamine Nation. As a professor of psychiatry and the Medical Director of the Stanford Addiction Medicine program, she has become a leading expert on the brain’s reward system. Her work explores how the balance of pleasure and pain in the brain can lead to addiction and what happens when we overstimulate our reward pathways in the modern world.
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Finance Expert: The Truth About Buying a House and How Her 652510 Rule Built $200K in Passive Income!
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Renting is smarter than buying?!
Personal Finance Expert Nischa Shah breaks down the 65-20-15 hack to making money, why saving for a house might RUIN your path to financial freedom, and how to build REAL wealth through passive income, smart money habits, and beginner-friendly investing strategies.
Nischa Shah is a qualified accountant and ex-investment banker who walked away from a 6-figure career to teach millions how to take control of their money. She’s the creator of the fast-growing YouTube channel ‘Nischa’ with over 1 million subscribers, where she breaks down debt, saving, and investing.
She explains:
◻️The 65-20-15 money framework that generates passive income without a job.
◻️How to invest in index funds and retire early with compound interest.
◻️Why your job might be making you poorer every day.
◻️The dangerous lie about “saving = security” and what to do instead.
◻️Why the credit card trap is costing you thousands without you realising.
00:00 Intro
02:28 My Mission to Spread Actionable Money Tips
04:28 Trauma and the Link to Money Attachment Styles
08:34 The 4 Steps to Take Control of Your Finances
11:58 Paying Your Debts
13:55 The Emergency Financial Buffer We All Need
15:07 What to Do With Saved Money
17:09 Do These 3 Things Before Investing
20:00 Why You Should Save for Retirement
22:56 Spending Money for External Validation
27:36 What to Invest In
31:09 How to Get a Salary Raise
37:07 Is Buying a House a Good Investment?
44:44 What Is Opportunity Cost?
48:54 Should You Split Your Investments?
53:42 What Does Nisha's Portfolio Look Like?
56:40 Ads
57:31 The Best Book to Learn About Finance
01:01:15 Should I Buy or Lease a Car?
01:04:35 Should We Sacrifice Some of Our Enjoyments?
01:07:30 What's the Best Way to Track Your Numbers?
01:11:12 The Role of Money in Relationships
01:16:18 What Is Passive Income and How to Get It
01:21:59 Ads
01:23:48 Making Millions With YouTube
01:29:41 Doing Your Finances With AI
01:36:28 The Importance of Your Credit Score
01:45:20 What Would You Not Spend Money On?
01:48:52 My Dad's Words Changed Me
01:57:57 I Felt So Much Pain During My Career
02:01:21 Your Hardest Day
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Published 07/21
Most Replayed Moment: Tim Dillon’s Brutal Truth About Gen‑Z
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In today’s Moments episode, comedian Tim Dillon offers his candid perspective on how different generations approach life and work. From Gen Z’s growing rejection of traditional success, to his sharp critique of fame, Dillon cuts through the contradictions that shape today’s culture.
Tim Dillon is a comedian, actor, and host of The Tim Dillon Show podcast, known for his unapologetic takes on culture and politics. In 2022, he released his first Netflix special, Tim Dillon: A Real Hero, followed by I’m Your Mother in 2025.
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Published 07/18
Eric Weinstein (Ex-Harvard Physicist): The Collapse Has Already Started! Jeffrey Epstein Was A Front!
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Are We Already Living Through Societal Collapse?
Eric Weinstein sounds the alarm on AI threats, corrupt science, drone warfare, nuclear war, and deep-state secrets like Epstein. A world-renowned thinker, he asks: Are Elon Musk and the laws of physics our only escape route?
Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, former Managing Director of Thiel Capital, and one of today’s most provocative intellectuals. He is also the host of the popular podcast ‘The Portal’, where he tackles controversial topics - from the failures of academia to the rise of AI, the limits of physics, and the urgent breakthroughs we need.
In this explosive interview, he explains:
Why the post-World War II global order is collapsing, and what comes next.
How AI and drone warfare are changing war forever.
How modern life distracts us from existential threats.
Why we must leave Earth if we want a future for humanity.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:03:05 Why Nobody's Talking About What Actually Matters
00:04:43 Are We Already in the Most Dangerous Era of Human History?
00:14:03 We’ve Lost Our Sense of Meaning and It's Killing Us
00:15:24 Why You're More Lost Than You Realise
00:18:29 Society Is Quietly Falling Apart… Here’s How
00:20:15 The Systems You Trust Are Failing You
00:29:38 AI Is Coming Faster Than Anyone’s Prepared For
00:30:04 This Is What Happens When Machines Outsmart Us
00:41:51 Chess Proves the Human Brain Is Already Outdated
00:43:49 What Every Young Person Needs to Know About the Future01:00:38 ADS
01:05:46 Did America Engineer the Two-State Solution?
01:17:52 Intelligence Is Broken — Who's Really in Charge?
01:26:28 Collapse Doesn’t Warn You — It Just Happens01:30:02 ADS
01:31:57 Are We Living in the Wrong Version of Reality?
02:00:17 The Dark Truth About Jeffrey Epstein
02:13:18 Why I Can’t Speak Freely on My Own Podcast
02:23:15 The One Piece of Advice That Changed My Life
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Published 07/14
Most Replayed Moment: The Gottman Doctors Guide to Better Sex and Stronger Connections
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Renowned relationship experts Drs. John and Julie Gottman share valuable and actionable insights on building stronger emotional connections and enhancing intimacy. With decades of research in the field of relationships, the Gottmans explain how to foster trust, improve communication, and deepen your bond with your partner.
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Published 07/11
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WW3 Threat Assessment: The War Has Quietly Started & No One’s Trying to Stop It!
WARNING: The West is collapsing, nuclear threats are rising. Are we heading to World War 3? Ex-CIA spy and top experts discuss nuclear threats, AI manipulation, and sound the ALARM on rising tensions between US-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, and China-Taiwan.
This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together 3 top experts: Former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante, nuclear war journalist Annie Jacobsen, and global politics expert Benjamin Radd to discuss the biggest threats facing the world right now.
They explain:
How the West is collapsing and we can’t stop it.
How nuclear weapons are more dangerous today, not because of size, but speed.
Why Iran’s influence in the Middle East is growing and what that means for the US.
Why cyber attacks and social media are the new battlegrounds of power.
How China is playing a long-term psychological and economic war.
00:00 Intro06:14 Are We Already in World War 3?10:38 The Rise of Digital and Proxy Warfare19:06 Iran’s 12-Day War and the Power of Narrative23:52 Why Global Conflict Is About to Surge25:13 Is Israel America's Proxy Against Iran?36:48 One Miscommunication From Nuclear War41:44 How AI Could Trigger a Global Catastrophe43:25 Did Iran Nearly Develop a Nuclear Bomb?46:28 How Close Was the US to Bombing North Korea?55:17 Was Trump Right to Strike Iran?01:00:15 The Psychology of World Leaders in Crisis01:04:11 How Israeli Spies Infiltrated Iran01:08:48 Why Didn’t Intelligence Stop Major Attacks?01:11:20 Ads01:12:29 What Happens Next With Iran?01:16:21 Is Israeli Intelligence Misleading the U.S.?01:20:34 Why Nuclear Weapons Still Dominate Policy01:31:07 China vs. Taiwan: Is War Inevitable?01:36:30 The 30% Chance of a Nuclear Dead Nation01:40:42 Ads01:46:34 Are Autonomous Nuclear Drones Safe?01:53:06 Where Is Safe in a Nuclear War?02:05:17 Can We Trust Leaders With Cognitive Decline?02:08:06 How a Nuclear Missile Actually Gets Launched02:16:21 Who Can Save the World From Collapse?02:21:54 Escaping the Polarized Algorithm Trap02:25:09 Preparing for AI Deepfakes and ScamsFollow Andrew:
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Published 07/10
Dr K (Bad Habit Addiction Doctor): The Truth About Dopamine, Addiction, Pornography & Masturbation
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World-Renowned Addiction Expert Dr. K reveals the SHOCKING truth about masturbation, pornography, dopamine burnout, incels, and why 60% of men under 30 are single. Dr K from Healthy Gamer!
Dr. Alok Kanojia (aka Dr. K) is a world-leading addiction expert, Harvard-trained psychiatrist, and founder of Healthy Gamer, the platform helping young adults break free from porn addiction, dopamine burnout, and emotional numbness. He hosts unfiltered mental health conversations on Twitch and is the author of the book, ‘How to Raise a Healthy Gamer’.
He explains:
The deadly trap that fuels loneliness
How to rebuild your brain and reclaim your energy from dopamine burnout
How social media is hijacking your brain’s reward system
Why so many young men feel lost and emotionally numb
How to reconnect with purpose when life feels empty
Topics:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Who Is Dr. K?
03:31 Understanding You Can Only Control Yourself
04:45 The Risk of Wanting to Change Our External Environment
05:42 Internal Work Will Manifest Outward
07:28 How to Stop Having a Bad Day
09:49 How to Get Rid of Desire and Temptation
13:06 Addiction to Pleasure
14:30 Why Ignoring Red Flags Favours Evolution
15:54 Post-Nut Clarity
19:24 The Societal Impact of Porn
22:44 The Mating Crisis: What's Happening Between Men and Women?
27:54 Are Men Disappearing From Society?
35:50 Can Society Take Responsibility for Current Issues?
40:04 Do People Have a Right to Reproduce?
44:04 Helping Patients With Commitment Issues
46:20 Treating Addiction
49:33 Alternate Nostril Breathing Practice
51:59 Why People Are Addicted to Porn and How to Overcome It
52:50 How Willpower Works in the Brain
56:11 Partner Has a Problem With You Watching Porn
57:03 Why Addiction Is on the Rise in Society
58:01 Ads
59:08 Why Do People With Past Addictions Seem to Be Spiritual?
01:00:12 Addiction Example
01:01:43 Intersection of Addiction and Spirituality
01:02:54 Laws of Existence: Why Were You Born in Your Family?
01:05:02 Do You Believe in a God?
01:06:52 Meditation, Ego Death, and Otherworldly Experiences
01:10:59 Why Don’t You Talk About Your Own Spiritual Experiences?
01:15:55 Should People With Depression Use Psychedelics?
01:18:46 What Happens After Death?
01:19:40 How to Cultivate Your "Why"
01:23:34 What You Think You Want vs What You Actually Want
01:30:13 Why Do We Not Like Being With Ourselves in Silence?
01:32:07 Tips for Your Self-Development Journey
01:35:46 Avoidance of Emotions
01:37:53 Ads
01:39:54 Why Resistance Doesn’t Heal Addiction
01:44:04 AI Girlfriends
01:46:06 ChatGPT Feeds Into Your Cognitive Biases
01:51:22 Will AI Hinder Our Ability to Form Relationships?
01:54:06 What Is the Most Powerful Love in Your Life?
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Published 07/07
Most Replayed Moment: The Truth Behind "Healthy" Food Labels - Dr. Chris Van Tulleken
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In this Moments episode, Dr. Chris Van Tulleken (the Junk Food Doctor) delves into the complexities of foods labelled as "healthy." He explores how certain food products, from diet sodas to breakfast cereals, might not be as beneficial as they're marketed to be, suggesting that the food industry's labelling tactics could influence consumer choices. Tune in to gain insight into how you can be more mindful of your food choices, starting today.
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Published 07/04
World Expert on Fatherhood & Love: The Truth About Monogamy, Breakups & The Science of Love! Dr. Anna Machin
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World Renowned Fatherhood Expert Dr Anna Machin reveals the #1 lie about monogamy, how cheating hijacks human brains, and the evolutionary truth behind love, trust, and fatherhood!
Dr Anna Machin is an evolutionary anthropologist and relationship scientist known for her groundbreaking research on human connection, love, fatherhood, and attachment. She is also the author of books such as, 'Why We Love: The New Science Behind Our Closest Relationships'.
She explains:
How cheating activates your brain’s reward system like an addiction.
Why modern men are in emotional crisis and how society is breaking them.
The hormonal reason you fall for the wrong person again and again.
How your DNA, oxytocin, and dopamine shape who you love and trust.
00:00 Intro
02:31 Why Love Is the Core of Being Human
07:29 The Forgotten Role of Fathers
09:26 Individualism and the Current State of Love
15:00 Women Find Their Right Partner by Smelling Them
20:37 Testosterone Is Linked to Success in Men
22:07 How to Increase Your Attractiveness (Backed by Science)
26:39 Never Say This on a Date
27:52 Are “Icks” Red Flags We Should Listen To?
30:14 We’ve Got Too Many Dating Options
34:01 Monogamy and Polyamory
40:23 Why People in Polyamorous Relationships Hide It
42:05 Are We All Pretending to Be Monogamous?
43:25 Why the First 1000 Days Are Critical for a Baby
49:10 Rough and Tumble: The Parenting Technique Everyone Should Teach
52:06 How Your Brain and Body Change When Becoming a Dad
54:41 Why Some Dads Don’t Instantly Bond With Their Kids
58:38 Mental Health Issues From Lacking a Father Figure Early On
1:02:16 Implications of an Absent Mother
1:11:24 Biological Fathers vs. Father Figures
1:12:57 Father Figures in Lesbian Couples
1:15:04 Are Parents Needed in the First Two Years?
1:21:27 The Optimal Scenario to Raise a Child
1:26:19 How Dads Can Bond With Their Newborns
1:30:02 Love Drugs
1:38:51 Understanding Attachment Styles
1:43:14 Is Modern Society Pushing Us Toward a Specific Attachment Style?
1:44:36 Doomscrolling on Dating Apps? This Is Your Attachment Style
1:47:43 How to Change Your Attachment Style
1:51:41 How ADHD May Impact Your Love Life
1:57:48 Do People With ADHD Cheat More Often?
2:01:59 How to Contain Your Impulses
2:03:18 Sex Life and Neurodivergence
2:04:04 Relationships as the Biggest Factor in Health and Longevity
2:10:20 What Happens to the Brain When It's in Love
2:14:23 When Did You Feel Like You’d Made It?
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Published 07/03
Kevin O'Leary: This Daily Habit Is Keeping You Poor. Here's What You Should Do Every Time You Get Paid!
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Is this 1 money habit secretly keeping you poor? Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary reveals the brutal truth about wealth, business, and getting rich, and what you must change to build real financial freedom.
Kevin O’Leary is a Canadian entrepreneur and investor, also known as ‘Mr Wonderful’ on Shark Tank. He is the Founder of O’Leary Financial Group, Chairman of O’Shares Investments, and bestselling author of books such as, ‘Cold Hard Truth: On Family, Kids and Money’.
He explains:
How to 10X your income without working harder.
The biggest lie about investing and what actually works.
The harsh truth about becoming rich.
The 28-rule habit that is keeping you poor.
The wealth rule that took Kevin from $100 to $100,000.
00:00 Intro
02:27 The Ice Cream Store That Changed My Life
04:56 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur?
07:09 What I Learned from Working with Steve Jobs
09:23 The Secret Recipe for Success from Elon Musk and Steve Jobs
13:21 The Importance of Having Balance in Your Life and Work
17:08 8 Out of 10 Businesses Will Fail
20:05 The Importance of Listening in Business
22:12 What Are the Attributes of Successful Entrepreneurs?
27:38 How to Grow a Business Aura
29:43 Hiring Women into Executive Roles
33:05 Successful Entrepreneurs from Shark Tank
35:56 No One Outcome Defines What You Are
37:32 Steve Jobs Changed My Life
41:58 The Second Most Important Step to Success
43:36 The Different Types of Leadership
46:47 How to Find Great People for Your Business
47:49 People with Balanced Lives and Diverse Interests Tend to Be More Successful
49:14 Your Personal Relationship with Money
51:53 The Power of Investing Long Term
55:52 Don’t Outspend What You Earn
56:50 Small Financial Mistakes People Make
59:34 Why Do You Wear Two Watches?
59:59 Invest in Dividend Stocks
01:01:42 Are You Bullish on Crypto?
01:04:17 Why You Shouldn’t Buy a House
01:09:21 How Much Your Relationship Impacts Your Finances
01:13:52 The Shocking Link Between Money and Divorce
01:16:40 The 5 Love Languages of Money
01:19:56 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Your Finances
01:26:56 AI, Welfare and Wars
01:27:48 Is Apple Dying?
01:33:52 Was Steve Jobs Happy?
01:38:23 Are You Happy?
01:45:04 Turning Down Offers That Aren’t Authentic to You
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Published 06/30
Most Replayed Moment: Wim Hof's Simple Breathing Technique For Focus, Tranquility and Resilience
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In today's Moments episode, Wim Hof reveals the breathwork exercise that helped him reprogram his mind, boost immunity, and help others around the world to do the same. He breaks down the science behind the breath, coaches us through a short practice, and explains how you can access deeper healing - starting today.
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Published 06/27
Tom Aspinall: The UFC Doesn't Want You To Know This! Jon Jones Wasn't Living Like An Athlete!
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BREAKING: Dana White announces Jon Jones retirement…but UFC Heavyweight star Tom Aspinall still wants a title fight. He reveals the truth about Jon Jones’ retirement, and breaks down the champion mindset, fear, and mental toughness required for UFC title fights.
Tom Aspinall is the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion, a top-ranked professional mixed martial artist, and the first British heavyweight in history to claim a UFC title. He was set to face UFC legend Jon Jones until Jones announced his retirement in June 2025, automatically elevating Aspinall from interim to undisputed champion.
Tom explains:
The mental trick he uses to control fear before stepping into the cage.
Why so many young men feel lost, and how MMA gave him purpose.
The harsh reality of life as a UFC fighter behind the scenes.
How embracing pain, pressure, and adversity made him a champion.
00:00 Intro
02:37 Did You See This Coming?
03:16 What Was Your Reaction When You Found Out Jon Jones Was Retiring?
04:08 Did You Want to Fight Jon?
05:06 Was Jon's Decision a Strategic Dodge?
06:08 Do You Take It as a Compliment?
07:14 Would You Fight Jon If He Came Back?
08:36 What's Changed Overnight?
10:28 Who's the Contender Now?
11:33 When Will You Fight Next?
13:47 What Was Your Family's Reaction?
15:14 If Jon Is Watching, What Would You Say?
17:33 The Dream to Become a Heavyweight Champion
18:17 Where Does Tom Aspinall Come From?
19:37 Where Did Your Inspiration Come From?
21:53 What Kept You Going?
24:38 Why Did Your Mum Never Come to an MMA Fight?
26:32 What Advice Would You Give to Young People?
29:41 I'm Scared to Fight Anybody
31:55 I've Always Been Fearful to Fight
32:56 Overcoming the Fear
35:29 Working on Your Mental Strength
37:49 Tom's Process of Writing Things Down
41:22 Very Few Make Money Fighting
44:14 Tom Aspinall's Career Progression and Fighting Style
48:33 When Do You Start Making Good Money?
49:59 Sergei Pavlovich Fight
51:09 It Takes Years to Become an Overnight Success
52:34 Having Kids at 23 and Not Being Able to Support Them
57:11 Your Rock Bottom Moment
58:37 Tom's Family
01:01:58 Ads
1:02:57 My Knee Problems Helped My Career Massively
1:06:22 Surrounded by Toxic People
1:09:45 How Did You Feel After the Injury?
1:11:58 Did It Knock Your Confidence?
1:13:32 Jon Jones
1:17:40 There's No Contract Signed
1:23:58 Tom's Fighting Secrets
1:26:16 The Health Routine to Get Into Elite Shape
01:30:08:17 Ads
1:31:12 Why Do You Do Hypnotherapy?
1:34:36 Your Journey With Anxiety
1:37:30 Your Son's Health
1:38:18 Having an Autistic Child
1:47:27 The Importance of an Autism Diagnosis
1:52:47 The UFC Heavyweight Champion Belt
1:53:43 How Did You Feel Winning the Heavyweight Championship?
1:55:28 Retiring Early to Avoid Cognitive Issues
2:00:54 Why Are You Special?
2:03:59 How I Prepare Mentally on Fight Day
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