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

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November 13, 2025 • 69 mins

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? Follow Tim: Instagram - https://bit.ly/49gqgRc TikTok - https://bit.ly/4oHX0ro X - https://bit.ly/4qW09oI You can purchase Tim’s new COYOTE card game, here: https://amzn.to/489NdnV You can purchase Tim’s book, ‘The 4-Hour Work Week’, here: https://amzn.to/3LysDoy Read Tim’s deeply personal reflections on suicide, here: https://bit.ly/4i1NnRS 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) 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: SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/DOAC to save 60% on a SimpliSafe home security system. Bon Charge - http://boncharge.com/diary?rfsn=8189247.228c0cb with code DIARY for 25-30% off Apple: https://www.apple.com/mac/ The Conversation Cards: Game Edition- Limited edition available now - https://bit.ly/cc3-ar

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