Diary of a CEO Guest List 2025–2026 — Complete Guide
The Diary of a CEO has become one of the biggest podcasts on the planet, and the guest list is a major reason why. Steven Bartlett has hosted billionaires, Nobel Prize contenders, world-class athletes, Hollywood actors, and leading scientists — often getting them to share things they've never said publicly before.
This is the most comprehensive guest list for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, organised by category so you can jump straight to the topics that interest you.
For full episode summaries and show notes, visit diaryofceo.online.
Business & Entrepreneurship Guests
These episodes are essential listening if you're building something. The guests range from bootstrapped founders to venture-backed unicorn CEOs.
| Guest | Known For | Episode Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Hormozi | Acquisition.com, $100M Offers | Offer creation, pricing, scaling gyms to portfolio |
| Gary Vaynerchuk | VaynerMedia, Wine Library | Patience, social media, building over decades |
| Sara Davies | Crafter's Companion, Dragons' Den | Bootstrapping, niche markets, product businesses |
| Daniel Priestley | Key Person of Influence | Personal branding, becoming industry authority |
| Trinny Woodall | Trinny London | DTC beauty brand, reinventing at 50+ |
| Shaan Puri | My First Million podcast | Idea generation, side hustles, validation |
| Tim Ferriss | 4-Hour Work Week | Lifestyle design, productivity systems |
| Simon Sinek | Start With Why | Leadership, purpose-driven companies |
| Robert Greene | 48 Laws of Power | Power dynamics, mastery, strategy |
| Tony Robbins | Performance coach, author | Peak state, financial freedom, mindset |
"The entrepreneur's job isn't to have the best idea. It's to execute faster than anyone else while everyone is still talking about it." — Alex Hormozi, Founder of Acquisition.com
Health & Fitness Guests
The health episodes on DOAC consistently go viral because the guests bring peer-reviewed science to a mainstream audience. These aren't wellness influencers — they're doctors, researchers, and neuroscientists.
| Guest | Known For | Episode Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Andrew Huberman | Stanford neuroscientist | Morning routines, dopamine, sleep protocols |
| Dr. Matthew Walker | Why We Sleep author | Sleep science, performance, health risks |
| Dr. Rangan Chatterjee | Feel Better, Live More | Stress reduction, holistic health, daily habits |
| Chris Bumstead | Mr. Olympia champion | Mental health in bodybuilding, vulnerability |
| Dr. Chris van Tulleken | Ultra-Processed People | Ultra-processed food, obesity crisis |
| Wim Hof | "The Iceman" | Cold exposure, breathing techniques, resilience |
| Dr. Tim Spector | Gut health researcher | Microbiome, nutrition science, food myths |
| Anna Lembke | Dopamine Nation author | Addiction, dopamine, digital detox |
"If sleep were a new drug, it would be the biggest blockbuster pharmaceutical of all time. It improves every single function of your body and mind." — Dr. Matthew Walker, Neuroscientist & Author
Mental Health & Psychology Guests
Steven Bartlett has been open about his own mental health struggles, and these conversations reflect that vulnerability. The mental health episodes are among the most-watched on the entire channel.
| Guest | Known For | Episode Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Gabor Maté | Trauma & addiction expert | Childhood trauma, addiction, healing |
| Dr. Paul Conti | Trauma psychiatrist | Understanding trauma, therapeutic approaches |
| Dr. Julie Smith | TikTok psychologist, author | Practical mental health tools, anxiety |
| Marisa Peer | Rapid Transformational Therapy | "I Am Enough," subconscious beliefs |
| Jay Shetty | Think Like a Monk author | Purpose, mindfulness, modern monk philosophy |
| Bren— Brown | Vulnerability researcher | Courage, shame resilience, leadership |
| Mel Robbins | The 5 Second Rule | Motivation, habits, "Let Them" theory |
| Jordan Peterson | Clinical psychologist, author | Meaning, responsibility, personal growth |
"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection. Every addiction starts as a solution to a problem — usually the problem of pain." — Dr. Gabor Maté, Physician & Author
Money & Investing Guests
| Guest | Known For | Episode Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Housel | Psychology of Money | Behavioural finance, compounding, wealth vs rich |
| Robert Kiyosaki | Rich Dad Poor Dad | Assets vs liabilities, financial education |
| Ramit Sethi | I Will Teach You to Be Rich | "Rich life" design, conscious spending |
| Codie Sanchez | Contrarian Thinking | Buying boring businesses, small acquisitions |
Relationships & Dating Guests
| Guest | Known For | Episode Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Hussey | Dating coach, author | Confidence in dating, attachment styles |
| Esther Perel | Mating in Captivity | Modern relationships, desire, infidelity |
| Molly-Mae Hague | Influencer, entrepreneur | Public relationships, social media pressure |
| Chris Williamson | Modern Wisdom podcast | Masculinity, dating dynamics, self-improvement |
Celebrity & Culture Guests
| Guest | Known For | Episode Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | Actor, author | Success, vulnerability, family struggles |
| Matthew McConaughey | Actor, Greenlights | Life philosophy, fatherhood, career reinvention |
| Bear Grylls | Adventurer, SAS | Resilience, survival mindset, faith |
| Mike Tyson | Boxing legend | Fear, discipline, redemption |
| Mo Gawdat | Ex-Google, Solve for Happy | Happiness equation, grief, AI future |
"I've been the richest man in the room and the loneliest man in the room at the same time. Success without purpose is just a fancy prison." — Will Smith, Actor & Author
How to Use This Guest List
With hundreds of episodes, the Diary of a CEO can feel overwhelming. Here's how to navigate it:
- Pick your current challenge. Struggling with money? Start with Hormozi and Housel. Going through a breakup? Esther Perel and Matthew Hussey. Feeling lost? Jay Shetty and Jordan Peterson.
- Listen to one per week. These are 1.5-hour deep conversations, not 10-minute snippets. Give each episode the attention it deserves.
- Take notes. The guests who appear on DOAC share frameworks, not platitudes. Write down the one thing you'll implement from each episode.
The guest list continues to grow every week. New episodes drop on YouTube and all major podcast platforms, typically on Mondays and Thursdays.
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