Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

DFI's newest exploratory podcast Deep Dive continues with Part 2 of its premiere episode. Join host Tim Siegel, P.E., G.E., D.GE, of Dan Brown and Associates, and returning guest Kyle Rollins, Ph.D., professor at Brigham Young University, as they swap stories and discuss a range of topics related to pile foundations. Contents of this podcast: 0:00 Intro 0:18 Welcome 01:05:13 Wrap up Music: Underwater Journey by Sound_Forces

Deep Foundations Institute goes even deeper in its newest podcast series, Deep Dive! Join host Tim Siegel, P.E., G.E., D.GE, of Dan Brown and Associates, as he discusses a range of topics related to pile foundations. Kyle Rollins, Ph.D., professor at Brigham Young University, shares his experience in testing piles for a range of conditions including pile groups and blast-induced liquefaction. He and Tim also discuss lateral loading and some of the pitfalls when backfitting the results of lateral behavior with the p-y models in LPILE and GROUP. Contents of this video: 0:00 Intro 0:18 Welcome 01:15:45 Wrap up Music: Underwater Journey by Sound_Forces

Picture this: you're sitting at your desk, ready to conquer that important task that you've been meaning to get around. But somehow you find ourself falling into the rabbit hole of Youtube videos or with a sudden urge to clean your house. Yep, we've all been caught by that monster of procrastination.Although procrastination is such a common problem, we still have lots of misperceptions about it. We tend to think that procrastination is a time-management issue. But - as we'll learn in today's episode - procrastination is actually a little more complex.By understanding the psychology nature of what procrastination is and why we procrastinate, we might be in a better place to reduce or even overcome procrastination.My guest today is Dr. Fuschia Sirois, professor of psychology at Durham University. Before she came to the UK, Fuschia was a Canada Research Chair and the Co-ordinator of the multidisciplinary Psychological Health and Well-being Research cluster at Bishop's University (2010-2015).Dr Fuschia's interest stretch from self-regulation — exploring how we manage our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors — to their impact on our health and wellbeing.Above all, Dr Fuschia is probably most well-known for her work on procrastination. Her recent book explores what procrastination is, why we procrastinate, and what we can do about it.What I really admire about about Fuschia is that she believes in the power of psychological science as a tool to improve lives, and she has an uncanny ability to communicate these complex ideas in a way that is both engaging and easily comprehensible. Her work's been features in many news outlets including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the BBC.I hope you enjoy the conversation!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by Shopify - visit https://www.shopify.com/deepdive to sign up for your free trial. 

When it comes to building wealth and getting rich, a lot of us want a quick fix answer / that miracle thing that will make us a millionaire. But really there's no secret formula to get rich quick and personal finance is actually pretty straightforward, but a lot of us tend to shy away from learning about how money really works and where it comes from because we find it boring or because it requires us to do that slightly scary thing of projecting 20 years ahead. So today we have a guest to help us simplify all things money and finance in a digestible way. Rob Dix is an investment fund adviser, co-presenter of one of the UK's most popular business podcasts (The Property Podcast) which I'm a big fan of, and the author of four best-selling books about property investment. Rob's most recent book The Price Of Money: How to Prosper in a Financial World That's Rigged Against You, is the book he wished he had on the topic money growing up, because despite the fact humans spend their entire lives trying to earn more money very few of us understand how it works and the best way to use it.Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by Shopify - visit https://www.shopify.com/deepdive to sign up for your free trial. 

From my experience working as a doctor, it's very clear that we don't treat mental health in the same way as physical health. And even though awareness about mental health has grown in the past decade or so, we still have a long way to go when it comes to understanding this topic and changing our attitudes towards mental health. Someone at the front of the campaign to change the conversation around mental health is Dr Alex George. Dr Alex is a TV doctor, best-selling author, and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the government. Alex has become a well-known and respected figure amongst healthcare professionals in the UK, from his years as an A&E doctor, bringing the nation accessible and reassuring advice directly from the frontline throughout the pandemic. Alex is on a mission to improve mental health support for young people and has become prolific throughout the UK in his campaigning for Early Support Hubs and he's recently published his latest book The Mind Manual: Mental Fitness Tools For Everyone - which we dive into during this episode. In the conversation, we talk about how to assess your mental health and understand the baseline that's normal for you, we talk about how to build mental fitness and navigate feelings like anxiety and loneliness, and also discuss some of the ‘universal truths' from Alex's new book that everyone needs to remember. Enjoy :) Disclaimer - this conversation includes discussion around suicide. Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.00:00 Intro 01:37 What is mental fitness?03:16 How does someone know what normal is? 07:06 Why we have high suicide rates amongst men09:08 The hardest thing about mental health 10:40 The power of therapy23:09 Dealing with anxiety and ADHD31:00 Loneliness 34:01 Losing your brother 41:36 The stigma of mental health 48:59 The wheel of life exercise 58:21 How to set boundaries 01:15:37 How to deal with imposter syndrome 01:23:30 The mind manual

My guest this week has an incredibly inspiring story. Codie Sanchez started her career as a journalist covering human trafficking, and was confronted with extreme violence and the worst of humanity on a daily basis. Realising that she didn't want to be someone who, in her own words, had to ‘fight for a living' she decided to take a hard pivot into finance. Since entering the world of finance, Codie became partner at private equity firm EEC, and built First Trust's $1 billion+ AUM Latin America business. She's also the co-founder of ‘Unconventional Acquisitions' and the founder of ‘Contrarian Thinking' who have a mission to bring more people into financial freedom. In the conversation we talk about how, just like Codie's career, human beings don't have linear paths, we talk about the question of whether you need periods of struggle in order to achieve wealth, happiness and success. As well as advice for women in the workplace and leadership and we finish by covering a handful of truths that will make you more money than any business degree. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk. 

Most of us know perfectionism as the relentless pursuit of flawlessness, our fatal flaw of having a constant need to meet impossibly high standards. It's a trait that many of us strive for, believing that it will lead to success and happiness. But what if I told you that this concept of perfectionism as we know it isn't the full picture? And the badge of honour we think perfectionists wear is one big misconception. Today I'm joined by Professor Thomas Curran, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. With over a decade of experience, Professor Curran is a world leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for the Harvard Business Review, New Scientist, The Guardian, Telegraph and Wall Street Journal. In 2018, he gave a TEDMED talk which has over 3 million views and earlier this month he published his book The Perfection Trap: The Power of Good Enough in a world that always wants more'. In the conversation we talk about the paradoxical effects of perfectionism, how our perfectionistic traits stem from a cultural obsession rather than a personal flaw and shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect - and how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection.Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.

Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.If navigating your 20s feels like a race against time, you're not alone. You might be anxious about whether you're on the right path (like whether you should stick to a conventional career or go travelling), you might be struggling to find your ‘true self' (like what your purpose and passions are), or your might be struggling to balance your relationships with your 9-5 job. Let's face it. The period of our 20s isn't the easiest to navigate. Today I'm joined by Jemma Sbeghen. Jemma is the podcast host of The Psychology Of Your 20s, the podcast that talks through some of the big life challenges and changes of your 20s and what they mean for our psychology. Jemma has a degree in psychology and started her podcast during the covid lockdown where she applied psychological concepts she'd learned to the common problems people face in their 20s, including everything from imposter syndrome, to break ups and existential crisis'. In its first year, the podcast catapulted to Spotify's top 10 podcast charts in the US, UK, and Australia. In the episode we talk about this feeling of uncertainty, often known as the quarter-life crisis, how to navigate these feelings filtering into different aspects of our life, as well as talking about the habits we can develop in our 20s to help us feel more in tune and at peace with our relationships, careers and identity. (00:00) Intro (01:34) What is a quarter life crisis?(06:30) The paradox of choice(12:57) Life is a picture but you live in a pixel(16:20) The different narratives of your 20s(29:00) Friendships are the most important relationships in our 20s(31:10) Loneliness and alonement (34:55) Journalling (37:25) How to maintain friendships(48:50) Setting boundaries(53:12) Stepping out of your comfort zone(01:12:54) Habits for finding work life balance (01:21:05) Advice on finding your identity

Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.Nicolas Cole is a renowned writer, entrepreneur, and mentor in the Ship 30 for 30 community. With a passion for concise writing, he has become a driving force in helping writers develop their craft and personal brand. Nicolas's best-selling books, entrepreneurial expertise, and dedication to continuous improvement have made him an influential figure in the world of storytelling. In the episode we discuss how you can make money on the internet through online writing, including everything from getting started to building an audience. Enjoy!(00:00) Intro (01:38) Using language to change how people think / how you got into writing (20:47) Your journey to online writing(22:49) How to monetise your writing (29:00) How to find your niche  (34:18) Advice for consistency (47:44) Hang around the hoop(50:12) Practical tips for enjoying the journey (54:14) 1 - Ghostwriting (59:00) 2 - Copywriting (01:16:12) Productising yourself(01:19:20) Pricing your service (01:23:55) 3- Sales copywriting (01:32:50) Building an agency (01:41:12) 4 - Paid newsletters (01:47:13) Moving from 6-figures to 7-figures (01:49:48) 5- Writing books (01:57:41) Lean writing (02:51:07) Blogging advice (02:05:20) How to find your platform (02:06:55) How to decide what to write (02:14:40) What if I don't have expertise? (02:17:05) Identifying your target market

Balancing your career, relationships, and health can be a juggling act for a lot of us, no matter what point we're at in our lives. Today I speak to Sahil Bloom. Sahil is the Founding Partner at $10M fund SRB Ventures, an angel investor in more than 30 companies, and over the past two years has become viral content creator with his Twitter following growing from 0 to nearly 1 million followers. He's done all this while being a husband and father to his first child. In the conversation, we talk about how to systemise life so that you can shoot for wealth beyond money, tools for health and relationships, his journey as a content creator and life hacks to help you build a life you love. Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by 80,000 Hours - go to https://www.80000hours.org/deepdive to get a FREE copy of their in-depth career guide.(00:00) Intro (01:38) The life dinner (15:08) Systems for friendships (23:00) Dealing with negativity (33:58) Wealth beyond money (35:13) ‘Deferred happiness syndrome' (39:20) The yes damn effect (46:16) We are blind to our realities(50:11) What does retirement mean?(57:15) Financial security vs financial confidence (01:09:30) Be a guide not a guru (01:12:04) Mental health & wellbeing(01:22:30) Reduce friction in your life(01:33:00) The ideal week

Navigating the world of modern dating and romance is hard. Back in our parents' and grandparents' days, it was common for people to meet through family or mutual friends. Nowadays, things are a little more complicated. We're much less likely to meet our potential partners organically. It's pretty rare for people to meet through sports clubs, events, or just by hanging out with people who live in your local area. The rise of dating apps and websites means that our first encounter with our potential partners is likely to be through a screen - which comes with a lot of complexities. On top of that, the rise of social media encourages us compare our relationship with the seemingly perfect couples on Instagram - which often creates unrealistic expectations. So, how do we navigate this new landscape and find those meaningful connections that we crave and that add value to our lives? In this episode of deep dive, I spoke to renowned dating coach Matthew Hussey. Matthew Hussey has helped millions of people find love and build strong relationships for over a decade. His YouTube channel has nearly 3 million subscribers and his book, ‘Get the Guy', is a New York Times bestseller. In the episode you'll learn about:00:00 Navigating the world of dating03:19 The 4 stages of attraction17:53 Mistakes we make when dating28:23 Practical dating advice 44:26 The secret to long-lasting desireEnjoy!

So, we've reached the end of another eventful season! In this episode, I look back at 7 of the key lessons I've learned from this season including from conversations with Cal Newport, Sophie Medlin, Cliff Weitzman, Drs John and Julie Gottman, Mathew Dicks, Carrie Rose and Dr Aria. I also want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast so far, it really means a lot. If you'd like to keep in touch during the off-season, be sure to join our telegram community (here) where you'll get a behind the scene's look at what me and the team are up to preparing for next season

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Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.Rory is the vice chairman of Ogilvy UK, which is one of the biggest marketing and advertising companies in the world. He's the author of the book Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense and his TED talks that have been viewed over 7 million times. In the conversation Rory gives me a masterclass in marketing and advertising ,and reveals the marketing secrets brands use to change our perception of products and influence our behaviour. Enjoy :) 

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Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, podcaster, and a 59 time champion storyteller who teaches the storytelling to individuals, companies and universities. His latest book ‘Someday Is Today' is an account of his journey to find purpose and meaning in life after experiencing traumatic and near death experiences as a young man - an almost fatal car crash and being robbed at gunpoint. He was also made homeless after leaving high school and put on trial (and then acquitted) for a crime he did not commit. In the conversation, we talk about Matthew's story and some of the strategies he talks about in his book for getting from dreaming to doing and the practical ways to turn idle moments throughout your day into productive opportunities so you can move closer to your goals. 

In this snippet, Sophie Medlin, one of the UK's leading experts on gut health explains the emerging area of research into the brain-gut axis and a few practical tips on how to optimise our gut health to improve cognitive performance.Listen to the full episode here

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion around sex and sexuality, sexual assault, rape and consent. Louise Perry is a journalist and author based in London. She is a columnist for UnHerd and the director of The Other Half, a new non-partisan feminist think tank, and the host of Maiden Mother Matriarch, a podcast about sexual politics. Last year, Louise released her first book ‘A Case Against The Sexual Revolution' and in this episode we break down each chapter in turn. The conversation does cover some pretty controversial topics so it's worth remembering that, as with all our other episodes, we recommend you take what you hear with a pinch of salt, and take the points that resonate most with you. Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100. This is not financial advice. Investments can fall and rise. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply*. Capital is at risk.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.

Drs John and Julie Gottman have been researching why relationships last for the past 40 years. In this snippet they tell me the key things that predict a happy or unhappy relationship. Listen to the full episode here

‘There is no growth without struggle, painful experiences are why we change and difficulty is how we grow'. Dr. Aria is a clinical psychologist and one of the UK's leading performance coaches who specialises in psychological resilience. He's worked with Academy Award winners, high profile creative artists, global entrepreneurs and some of the world's most successful CEOs coaching them on mindset, resilience, and mindfulness. Dr. Aria is also co-author of the best-selling book A Mindful Year, contributing author to the academic textbook A Prescription for Healthy Living, and is regularly featured in mainstream lifestyle and news publications such as The Times, The Telegraph and Men's Health. This conversation is really quite something. Dr Aria has been on an incredibly life changing journey and in this episode he's here to talk about that journey and share what he's learned about our life quest and finding our truth, the importance of struggle in growth, the power of vulnerability and how to build greater resilience. A lot of this conversation gave me goosebumps, and I can guarantee it'll make you reconsider your approach to finding happiness and fulfilment. I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did :) Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.

Carrie Rose is the 29 year old co-founder and CEO of leading search-first creative agency Rise at Seven. Rise at Seven was founded in 2019 and in its first year brought in $1.8 million in revenue from working with some of the biggest names in the business, including ASOS and PlayStation. Fast forward to year 3 and this became $9 million and she's also expanding her to the US as well. Carrie is an absolute powerhouse in the PR industry and in the episode she offers so much valuable business advice from how to pitch, to getting investments and also shares what she's learned about marketing and advertising while growing her business. We also talk about teenage Carrie, and the challenges she faced in her early life, growing up in a disadvantaged area as well as dealing with grief from a young age and how that played a role in her journey to become the CEO she is today. Carrie is probably the most down to earth, positive vibes person we've had on the podcast so far and I really hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.

In this snippet I talk to Clinical Psychologist Dr Julie Smith about how you can hack your habits by getting to grips with your core beliefs and identity.Listen to the full episode here

If you're a fan of YouTube you'll probably be familiar with the name Mark Tilbury, but if you're not, Mark is self-made millionaire and social media educator who teaches business, personal finance and investing to millions and especially the next generation. Mark has an incredibly inspiring story. He left school at 16 with no qualifications or money, and his first job was making wooden trash cans, and it paid less than $2 per hour. He took the risk to start his own business and 30 years later he is a 7-figure CEO. In the conversation we talk about all things entrepreneurship including how to start your first physical or online business, what it really means to think like an entrepreneur and the power of passive income. Mark believes anyone can become wealthy by thinking like an investor & entrepreneur and hopefully this episode will show you how you can too.Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading 212 - download the Trading 212 app https://trading212.com/promocodes/ALI and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.(00:00) Intro (01:32) Your background (03:20) Should you go to university?(13:00) Selling your time and starting YouTube18:40 Changing career paths (23:45) How much is entrepreneurship innate? 31:00 Your initial business34:31 How to get a business off the ground(45:11) What is a business?(49:12) Why people struggle to charge more?(01:01:37) Physical vs online businesses (01:08:05) Buying vs renting (01:10:17) Common questions around finance(01:19:09) Die with zero vs generational wealth(01:23:16) How important is work life balance?(01:27:12) Running a business with your son(01:29:33) What's your end game?(01:31:51) Levels of wealth(01:40:16) Your interview with Andrew Tate

Believe it or not, if you've been feeling like you just can't bring yourself to focus, are constantly battling procrastination, or even struggling with low mood, it's probably because you're not looking after your gut. In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Sophie Medlin, one of the UK's leading experts on gut health. Sophie is a dietitian, chair of the British Dietetic Association and a lecturer at King's College London. In the conversation we discuss how the connection between gut health and mental health has become an emerging area of research, how to feed your body with the right foods to optimise your cognitive performance and we also discuss weird and wonderful nutrition myths that have been circulating on social media over the past few years. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code “ALI” after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.(00:00 Intro (01:46 How you became a dietician and gut expert (06:36 What is a dietician?(09:19 The importance of gut health(13:11 Transformative experiences in clinic (15:12 Signs and symptoms of when to see a doctor (18:38 The gut-brain axis (23:54 Research on microbiome and mental performance26:26 You should eat 30 different plants per week 30:19 Terrible advice from personal trainers 32:39 Intermitent fasting 35:49 The problem with too much meat in your diet38:05 The importance of fish for brain health39:42 How do supplements work?41:30 Processed food, stress management and hydration48:09 Does organic matter? 49:14 Artificial sweeteners 51:39 Nutrition and dieting myths 01:04:39 How has diet culture evolved? 01:14:43 TOFI vs TOFI people 01:19:33 Snacking 01:21:57 Research on probiotics and mental health01:24:41 IBS01:26:15 What can we learn about the gut through testing?01:32:36 What's the deal with protein shakes?01:35:01 The danger of juice cleanses 01:36:44 GutTok and colonic cleanses  01:38:30 Gluten free diets 01:41:31 The impacts of cutting out dairy01:45:56 Why are people saying seed oils are evil? 01:48:16 Calories 01:52:12 Is mindful eating helpful?01:52:56 Bloating 01:54:50 Glucouse monitoring01:58:45 Food and mood recommendations02:02:58 Developing the smart supplement for Heights02:19:30 Your TV show: Know Your Sh!t 

Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code “ALI” after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.Jim Doty is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford. These days he spends his time researching compassion and the links to our brains. He is also the author of the self-help book called Into the Magic Shop: A Neurosurgeon's Quest to Discover the Mysteries of the Brain and the Secrets of the Heart.This conversation was fascinating in it we talk about a whole bunch of things including neuroscience, mindfulness, medical school, negative self-talk, compassion and meeting the Dalai Lama.Enjoy!

Liv Boeree is a World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour champion, and the only female player in history to win both a WSOP bracelet and an EPT event. Liv's story is super interesting, because she actually has a degree in astrophysics and combined her science background and passion for games to get into the world of poker and win all these championships.These days Liv spends her time as a science communicator and games specialist, and focuses on educating others about how to apply scientific rational thinking techniques and things like game theory to the decisions we make in our everyday lives. Navigating through decisions in life can be a pretty difficult sometimes, but the single thing this conversation taught me is that, there's a lot of principles we can steal from poker (like thinking processes and resilience strategies) to help us along the journey. In the conversation we talk about a whole bunch of things and by the end of the episode you'll learn: Game Theory: How lessons from poker can help you build resilience, and make better decisions for your life. Effective Altruism: How humans can become better philanthropists by using logic and reason to figure out the most high expected value thing we can do to solve the worlds most pressing problems. Safe AI Development - Why AI is the most high-stakes creation by humans to date and what their implications are for our future. Enjoy!Liv Boeree: Poker Rules For Life, Game Theory, AI & Effective AltruismSponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code “ALI” after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI' at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking. CONNECT WITH LIV YouTube Channel - Website - https://livboeree.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liv_boeree/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Liv_Boeree LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/livboereeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/livboeree/ CONNECT WITH ALI YouTube Channel - @aliabdaal Twitter - https://twitter.com/aliabdaal Instagram - https://instagram.com/aliabdaal Website - https://aliabdaal.com Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/RESOURCES MENTIONEDChris Sparks Deep Dive Episode - https://youtu.be/_Aode5viwOALiv's TedTalk - https://youtu.be/nisSeC81u2MDeepMind - https://www.deepmind.com/80,000 hours podcast - https://80000hours.org/podcast/Meditations on Moloch by Scott Alexander - https://slatestarcodex.com/2014/07/30/meditations-on-moloch/Moloch: The Beauty Wars - https://youtu.be/fifVuhgvQQ8Moloch: The Media Wars - https://youtu.be/PRz54V7rU4UFinite And Infinite Games: A Vision of Life As Play and Possibility by James Carse - https://geni.us/G5x3UmNovacene: The Coming Age of Hyperintelligence by James Lovelock - https://geni.us/AegSInadequate Equilibria: Where and How Civilizations Get Stuck by Eliezer Yudkowsky - https://geni.us/AbLlbDThe Story Of Us by Tim Urban - https://bit.ly/3mhDx5bSHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/ ABOUT THE PODCASTDeep Dive is the podcast that delves into the minds of entrepreneurs, creators and other inspiring people to uncover the philosophies, strategies and tools that help us live happier, healthier and more productive lives. LISTEN FOR FREEApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7gZkflC...RSS - https://feeds.transistor.fm/deep-dive LEAVE A REVIEWIf you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show :) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... GET IN TOUCHYou can also Tweet @AliAbdaal with any feedback, ideas or thoughts about the lessons you've learnt from the episodes and we can thank you personally for tuning in. PS: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from  Download my FREE 100 Books To Live Your Best Life Reading List

Cliff Weitzman is one of the most inspiring people I've ever met, he's the CEO and founder of Speechify, which is the #1 text-to-speech app that converts books and anything on the internet into an audiobook. Cliff originally built Speechify because he has dyslexia and growing up struggled to read, but after sharing it with the rest of the world the app has now been downloaded by 20 million+ users. Cliff is only just getting started having done all of this in his 20s and being listed in Forbes' magazine's 30 Under 30 list. In the conversation we talk about how Cliff developed the Speechify app, the life lessons he learned along the way, how speed listening is a superpower and why the best thing you can do is put more love out into the world. Enjoy! (00:00) Intro (02:12) Your childhood and growing up with dyslexia (11:09) Your ambitiousness (14:17) Building a text-to-speech program (18:12) Why listening is a superpower (24:00) Reading 100 books a year with speed listening (40:20)  Do you have a note taking process for listening?(45:24) Life lessons from building Speechify (01:02:44) Expanding your network & the power of adding value (01:17:45) How to avoid procrastination (01:22:11) Organising your life and maintaining relationships (01:37:29) Tips for putting more love into the world

What makes for a loving relationship that lasts? For over 40 years Drs. John and Julie Gottman have devoted their life to answering this question with the research and practice of fostering healthy, long-lasting relationships. Through studying thousands of couples, publishing over 200 academic articles, more than 40 books on the topic and co-founding the Gottman's Institute, John and Julie have created interventions to change the way that couples relate to each other to help people succeed in the future of their relationships. In the conversation, John and Julie give me a masterclass in everything there is to know about building long lasting relationships, we cover the four key reasons why relationships fail, communication strategies, rituals to cultivate deeper connection and their latest book The Seven Day Love Prescription which distills their work into a seven-day action plan for deeper intimacy. Enjoy :)Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by Brilliant - visit https://brilliant.org/DeepDive/ and the first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant's annual premium subscription.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI'  at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking. (00:00) Intro (02:06) Why do we need research about love and relationships? (04:37) Research methodology for analysing couples (06:42) What are the things that predict a relationship will be happy?(07:52) The 4 reasons why relationships fail (16:04) Strategies to overcome anger(18:35) What can people do to overcome conflict in relationships (24:30) Why logic vs emotion is a false dichotomy(33:10) Common mistakes men make in relationships (38:12) Your research into LGBTQ+ relationships (40:18) The biggest difference between men and women in relationships(43:40) Decision making in relationships (48:01) Rituals of connection (51:01) Relationship reviews (56:35) What is the function of marriage?(01:07:31) Is there an ideal age gap? (01:10:44) Relationships therapy and pre-commitment counselling (01:14:12) The love prescription formula(01:26:06) Book writing

The single most important thing this episode will teach you is that the greatest investment you can make is in yourself. My guest is Simon Alexander Ong, a personal development entrepreneur, coach and public speaker who has recently published his debut book ‘Energize' which became an instant bestseller. In the episode we talk about how the power of coaching unlocks human potential, as well as talking through mini coaching session frameworks that you can apply yourself and final how to access the four dimensions of your energetic field so that you can transform your life for the better. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI'  at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking. (00:00) Intro(01:49) How did you become a coach?(05:59) The practicalities of coaching (13:01) Selling yourself and authenticity(22:52) How does someone figure out what they actually want(31:16) Whats the difference between vision and mission? (32:49) Coaching role play(42:59) The unregulated side of coaching(46:11) Do you recommend coaching as a career path? (53:21) The power of energy(01:00:09) You book: Energise(01:08:38) How to understand consistency (01:15:57) The question of privilege and enjoyment (01:19:49) How does someone become a coach?(01:27:50) Parting thoughts

A lot of the time it can feel like we're living our lives on autopilot, without considering how much or how little our day to day activities actually add value to our lives. But what would happen if you took the time to study your life and figure out what kind of life you want using the magic of intentionality? In this episode I speak to Ryder Carroll, the creator of the bullet journal, about his self-discovery productivity method that helps you organise your thinking around the things that matter to you and ultimately reach your goals. Ryder invented the bullet journal method after being diagnosed with learning disabilities early in life and was forced to figure out alternate ways to be focused and productive. Bullet journalling has now exploded into a global community, used by thousands of people (including me) to effectively track the past, order the present and design the future of their lives. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI'  at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking.(00:00) Intro (01:52) The bullet journal origin story (03:44) What is the bullet journal method in a nutshell?(06:34) Growing up with ADD (10:30) Building and selling your business (20:16) Finding your most successful productivity tool (23:20) The core principles of the method (34:03) Using intentionality and rituals to organise your time (48:46) The process of migration (54:35) How your daily log works (59:25) Misconceptions about the bullet journal (01:03:50) Turning an idea into your business (01:10:41) How do you feel about the art side of bullet journaling (01:19:13) How did you feel about the kickstarter blowing up?(01:24:54) The writing and design process (01:33:39) Understanding values and anti values (01:39:39) How do you feel about 3-10 year planning? (01:49:16) The bullet journal app (01:52:34) The future of the bullet journal

If you were to imagine the lifestyle you want and reverse engineer your career from that start point, what would your life look like? How much control do you have over your schedule? What's your work life balance? What are you known for? This week I sat down for a conversation with one of the most highly requested guests yet, Cal Newport. Cal is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and New York Times bestselling author of seven books including Digital Minimalism and Deep Work where he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. In the episode we discuss how to design a career that's fulfilling to you, the creator business model and how to take control of your productivity in a world where you're confronted by forces trying to throw you off track. Enjoy!Sponsored by Huel - go to https://www.huel.com/deepdive and with your first order you'll get a free t-shirt and shaker.Sponsored by Trading212 - download Trading212 app and use the promo code "ALI" after signing up and depositing to receive a random free share worth up to £100.Sponsored by WeWork - visit https://www.we.co/ali and use the code ‘ALI'  at checkout to redeem 50% off your first booking. (00:00) Intro (02:01) How do you approach the word productivity? (05:24) What does a week in your life look like? (13:43) Creator businesses vs academia (27:17) The social status and complexities of careers(33:43) The creatorpreneur lifestyle (43:05) How to design your lifestyle and career(47:18) Book writing (55:59) Contrarian writing (01:07:27) Do you get criticism about Deep Work?(01:11:59) What's your take on toxic productivity? (01:17:09) Personal productivity in corporate jobs doesn't work (01:21:58) What is slow productivity?(01:37:12) What's your note taking method?Creators & Guests Amber Baxter-Clarke - Producer Ali Abdaal - Host

Happy New Year! While I'm currently working hard writing my book and getting ready for Season 5 of the podcast which is just around the corner, I thought I'd share with you a bonus episode taken from the livestreams I recorded during lockdown (which aren't available anywhere else on the internet). This episode is a conversation with Derek Sivers, a writer, musician and entrepreneur who founded CD Baby, an online CD store for independent musicians, back in 1997. He sold CD Baby in 2007 and has since embarked on other ventures including writing 4 books including Anything You Want: 40 Lessons For A New Kind of Entrepreneur - one of the three books that I've listed as changing my life. This is one of my favourite interviews from the livestreams and his advice on book writing felt particularly timely as I sit two years later writing a book of my own. Enjoy :) (00:45) Background and Career(02:00) Anything You Want Book Discussion(03:00) Writing a Book(07:00) Fear of Plagiarism(09:35) Advice on Writing, Apps and Productivity(16:05) Current Books Being Written(19:00) Building Your Own Store(24:20) Do What Makes You Happy(27:30) Avoid Quoting From Other People(32:50) Identity: Music and Being A Doctor(37:20) Music Theory: Is it really that valuable?(44:45) Musical Originality(46:05) Derek's Singing Journey(50:15) Ali's Singing Experiences(53:00) On Making Friends(55:45) What Does Friendship Mean?(59:40) Vulnerability, Exposure and Making Friends(01:07:00) Talking To People On The Phone(01:08:45) The Famous Broadway Musical Composer…(01:13:35) Weird Like Me, Shared Experiences and ‘Burning The Ships'(01:20:00) Connecting With People and Strangers(01:23:20) Replying To Everyone(01:28:30) Replying To People Asking For Advice(01:33:20) Imposter Syndrome(01:35:10) Goal Setting in Life and Business(01:42:45) The Most Powerful Thing to Remember About Goals(01:45:30) Closing Thoughts

That's a wrap on S4 of the Deep Dive

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Now more than ever dating apps seem to be the sole focus of people's attention as far as finding relationships are concerned. But mostly it's because it feels like there's no alternative. So how do you actually break through the two dimensional world of online dating (with it's ghosting, red flags, icks and all) and start attracting real-life long lasting relationships? In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Matthew Hussey, one of the worlds leading dating experts and New York Times Bestselling author who has helped over 10 million people get the love life of their dreams. In the episode we start by discussing how Matthew found himself in the world of dating and relationships before uncovering his formulas for getting over the gear of approaching someone in-person, understanding the components of deep and lasting attraction and attracting true love that lasts well beyond the honeymoon phase. Enjoy!Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. (00:00) Intro (01:39) Becoming a dating coach (05:51) Your breakthrough at the Tony Robbins event(13:13) Getting into public speaking (19:59) Stealing like an artist, fears and taking risks (32:31) Rewriting myths about dating & the handkerchief metaphor (40:49) Modern day handkerchiefs (44:33) Two hit theory(53:06) Stages of deep and lasting attraction (01:02:55) The importance of compatibility(01:08:21) Is there a difference between dating advice for men and women?(01:21:55) Your advantages can become your weaknesses (01:34:10) How much is attraction a choice? (01:44:21) Long term relationships & the honeymoon phase

Matteo Franceschetti and Alexandra Zatarain are the co-founded Eight Sleep, the world's first ever sleep fitness company. They're on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep with their product the Pod - a sensor layer that tracks and improves your sleep by dynamically heating or cooling the temperature of your bed based on your sleep stages. Matteo grew up in Italy and started his career as a Lawyer but soon quit his job at a law firm when his first business started to take off. Alex grew up in Tijuana and was named as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2017. She met Matteo in San Fransisco and left her job in New York to join Matteo's company and later develop the smart mattresses as Eight Sleep. Through backing and funding Eight Sleep is now worth $500 million and is currently used by pro athletes and top performers across multiple industries and was recognized as one of TIME's Best Inventions. In the conversation we talk about how to take care of your sleep through exercise, nutrition and thermoregulation, their experiences building the first ever sleep fitness company and advice for entrepreneurs. Enjoy! Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.(00:00) Disclaimer (00:22) Intro (02:07) Your background and 8Sleep origin story(18:20) The 80/20 of sleep (31:39) What is thermoregulation?(34:34) The 80/20 of exercise (37:40) The 80/20 of nutrition(40:48) What is sleep fitness?(44:37) How do your devices detect illness?(52:01) There's a billion people in the world with sleep apnea(58:39) The stages of sleep and why they matter(01:07:00) The 8sleep pod 3 cover  (01:08:48) How is HRV reflective of stress?(01:17:56) Tips for aspiring entrepreneurs(01:29:05) What makes an A-player?(01:35:05) Leadership advice(01:37:55) Going into business with your spouse(01:41:33) Book recommendations

“The pathless path is an alternative to the default path. It is an embrace of uncertainty and discomfort. It's a call to adventure in a world that tells us to conform. For me, it's also a gentle reminder to laugh when things feel out of control and trusting that an uncertain future is not a problem to be solved.” - from The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd.In this episode I sit down for a conversation with Paul Millerd, a writer, creator, and consultant. A few years ago Paul had everything he thought he wanted from his corporate job at the most prestigious consulting firm in the world. But after realising he was on the wrong path in life, he decided to walk away and figure out how to live a life that actually mattered to him. In the conversation we talk about his book The Pathless Path, the ultimate companion for people struggling to figure out what to do with their lives, which traces his journey from certainty and tradition to uncertainty and fulfilment. So if you're thinking about leaving your job, taking off on a new adventure or simply wanting to approach work and life with a little more curiosity, this episode is for you. Enjoy :)Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. (00:00) Intro (01:43) Your background (08:40) How do you tackle "I need money vs this job doesn't bring me joy"(15:14) The 3 step framework for figuring out your path(20:41) Figuring out your passion(28:40) The cost of life fulfilment (34:59) The excitement of uncertainty (38:06) Figuring out what is enough(44:35) Following energy vs money (49:23) Slow productivity (51:55) Strategies for figuring out what you value (55:57) The attitude of experimentation (01:07:48) Long term thinking activities(01:10:24) On spending money (01:18:52) Your Book

Rupy Aujla is an NHS medical doctor, entrepreneur and podcaster who's life changed when he suffered a serious heart condition at the age of 23 while working busy shifts as a hospital doctor. After the power of nutrition reversing his condition Rupy changed gears in his career and decided to quit medicine and create content about nutrition. In this snippet we talk about how he dealt with the feeling of imposter syndrome after quitting medicine.Listen to the full episode here

Lana Blakely is a Swedish YouTuber and content creator who makes videos on life advice, self-care, and her personal journey, covering topics like introversion, making friends, and dating. Lana's channel blew up three years ago with a video titled ‘a real day in the Life of an Introvert', and her channel now has over 1 million subscribers. In this episode we talk about the Swedish concept of Ro, which means ‘peacefulness and tranquility', our thoughts on the real meaning of productivity and relationships in the modern world. Enjoy! Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Paperlike - Check out Paperlike's iPad screen protector: https://go.aliabdaal.com/paperlike-deepdive(00:00) Intro (01:25) Quitting your job to do YouTube(13:34) Finding your niche & how your channel became so popular(28:32) What does the term introvert mean to you?(36:50) The concept of Ro(46:28) Tips on finding Ro in life and at work(58:30) Relationship reviews(01:03:10) Advice on dating (01:13:31) Dating dos and don'ts (01:35:54) What are your thoughts on self-care?(01:31:26) How do you motivate yourself?(01:37:10) Journaling tips (01:47:15) Book recommendations

In this snippet I speak to my favourite author of all time, Brandon Sanderson about how he recommends people figure out what to do with their lives.Listen to the full episode here

“Five core strengths make someone a key person of influence, and like any other skills, anyone can learn and develop these strengths”. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and the author of five best selling books. This is a quote taken from his book Oversubscribed, which is my most highlighted book on kindle of hundred's of books in my library. In the episode, Daniel gives us a systemised business masterclass, we start by tracing his backstory, discussing how he started his first company at 21 and made over 10 million in the space of 3 years, before diving into the lessons from his books that teach us how anymore can start a business while still working a full-time job with the right skills and mindset. Enjoy! Sponsored by Heights - go to https://www.yourheights.com and use the code Ali15 at checkout to get an extra 15% off your first quarterly subscription.Sponsored by Shortform - go to https://www.shortform.com/deepdive to get 20% off the annual premium subscription.Sponsored by Skillshare - go to https://www.skillshare.com/deepdive to get your 1 month FREE trial. 

In these Deep Dive Snippets, I'll be sharing some of my favourite moments from past episodes of the podcast. In this snippet I talk to Behavioural Scientist and author Dr Grace Lordan about the most successful productivity tactics you can use to organise your week. Listen to the full episode here

Most of us find it increasingly difficult to be ok in our own company, which isn't helped our tendency to autopilot to scrolling Twitter or Instagram on our phones to fill the moments we find ourselves alone. Francesca Specter is a podcast host and author of Alonement: How To Be Alone And Absolutely Own It, who is building a community that celebrates the transformative power of spending time alone. In the conversation we talk about why as humans we naturally place greater importance on social skills over solitude skills, why alonement is needed in our daily lives, how to turn loneliness into positive solitude, and much more. Enjoy :)