Tim Ferriss: 4 Science-Backed Tools That Rewired Decades of Childhood Trauma & Depression

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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Thursday, 13 November 2025 - 1 hour 10 minutes

Health Hacker TIM FERRISS reveals how to naturally calm anxiety, lower stress, balance your nervous system, and boost mental health - without medication.

Tim Ferriss is an entrepreneur, investor, lifestyle guru, and host of The Tim Ferriss Show. He is also the author of 5 #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, such as: ‘The 4-Hour Work Week: Escape the 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join the New Rich’. 

He explains:

◼️Why stimulating the vagus nerve may hold the key to anxiety relief

◼️How HRV became the #1 biomarker he tracks, and how to improve it fast

◼️His go-to 5-day reset protocol for nervous system healing 

◼️What most people get wrong about managing stress, and how to fix it today

◼️The #1 diet mistake that could be fueling your anxiety

[00:00] Intro  

[02:45] My Mission: Simplify Complex Ideas  

[03:36] Framework for Fast Learning  

[08:00] Choosing the Right Projects  

[10:21] Importance of Small Steps for Big Results

[12:46] Why Humans Need Purpose 

[15:45] Tim’s Sexual Abuse Story

[25:48] How People Deal With Trauma  

[31:58] Practical Steps to Prevent Suicide  

[35:49] Humans Aren’t Programmed to Be Alone  

[39:18] Accelerated TMS for Depression and Anxiety  

[42:45] Metabolic Psychiatry  

[44:08] Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health  

[45:38] Vagus Nerve Stimulation  

[50:11] Ads  

[53:22] The Future of Health: What’s Coming Next?  

[57:21] What’s Guiding You Today?  

[59:30] Dating Apps and the Paradox of Choice  

[1:02:49] How Would You Spend Your Last Day on Earth?  

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If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. You’re not alone. 

📞 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (US) 

📞116 123 Samaritans (UK)

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