Visceral fat is destroying your organs. The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it! Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice. She explains: ◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death ◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound ◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels ◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat ◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows 00:00 Intro 00:02:45 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think 00:14:23 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough 00:20:17 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat 00:21:48 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It Gets Worse 00:25:41 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body 00:30:08 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating 00:31:04 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire? 00:35:43 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause—and What Helps 00:42:14 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily 00:49:56 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Everyday Life 00:57:43 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now? 00:59:40 The Safest Way to Store Condiments (Most People Get This Wrong) 01:01:18 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You? 01:03:25 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food 01:09:05 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack: What He Actually Uses 01:12:19 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life? 01:13:07 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading? 01:14:58 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good 01:20:46 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle 01:31:13 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science 01:33:49 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger 01:41:35 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy 01:48:18 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care? 01:55:09 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan) 02:01:01 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think 02:10:54 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You 02:21:55 Why Sitting Too Much Is More Dangerous Than You Realize 02:24:07 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks? Enjoyed the episode? Share this link and earn points for every referral - redeem them for exclusive prizes: https://doac-perks.com Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DOAC-Dr-Rhonda-Patrick-2026-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf Follow Dr Rhonda: Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/B51VVNS X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BZD8DMW YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CnuZdXT Health Newsletter - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/72VO9Ea You can download Rhonda's free protocol guides, here: The Cognitive Enhancement Blueprint - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/7GoLoul The Omega-3 Supplementation Guide - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/DudfUef How to Train According to the Experts - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/G3gvLtG The Diary Of A CEO: ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Sponsors: Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode3 LinkedIn Marketing - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY Saily - Download from the app store and use code DOAC at checkout for 15% off. For more details: https://saily.com/DOAC ⛵ Cometeer - https://cometeer.com/steven for $30 off your first order *Steven is an investor in this business Ketone - https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order