James Hollis, Ph.D. is a Jungian analyst and bestselling author known for exploring the unconscious, meaning, and personal growth. His work brings depth psychology to everyday life, with acclaimed books like The Middle Passage and Living an Examined Life. Timestamps: 00:00 - How We Develop Avoidance To Love 09:00 - The role of childhood in early attachments 15:45 - Psychopathology, Roots Of The Word, How The Soul Expresses Suffering30:45 - How To Reconnect With Your Soul (Who You REALLY ARE) 37:...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Des Powell is a former SAS sergeant major and member of the 22 SAS regiment with a military career spanning over two decades in the heart of counter terrorism and special covert operations. Before joining the SAS, Des spent eight years in the Parachute Regiment specialising in unarmed combat and high-altitude free-fall parachuting while he advanced through the ranks as a certified physical training instructor for the 1st Battalion. Timestamps:SAS Selection Process 0:00Doing Selection Twice 19:00...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 14 min
General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star U.S. Army General and former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.In this episode, General McChrystal and Joe discuss character, the events of January 6th, wether there is potential for a civil war in America, what the future of warfare will look like, World War 3 & More.Timestamps:0:00 Resigning In The Oval Office08:10 Showing Character In Times of Crisis13:30 Discipline 19:50 Character & Convictions24:30 January 6th Riots29:...
Jun 08, 2025•51 min
Glenn Thomas Jacobs (known in WWE as Kane), is an American politician, actor, and former professional wrestler. He is currently the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, a role he has held since 2018. He is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time, enjoying a 20+ year long run as 'Kane' in which he had some of the most memorable moments and storylines in professional wrestling historyIn this episode, Lewis & Glenn discuss his time in the WWE and how it prepared him for the wo...
May 27, 2025•45 min
Damien Lewis is a former war reporter, and an acclaimed and award-winning writer. Many of his books are being made into movies or TV series including The Nazi Hunters, SAS Ghost Patrol, SAS Italian Job and more. He has written over 35 military books which include the number one bestseller Zero Six Bravo. His new book 'SAS: Great Escapes Four' is out 22nd May.In this episode, we discuss the origins of the British Special Forces in World War 2, why that generation created such special soldiers, ic...
May 19, 2025•49 min
Chris Ryan is a former SAS corporal and the only man to escape death or capture during the Bravo Two Zero operation in the 1991 Gulf War, Chris Ryan turned to writing thrillers to tell the stories the Official Secrets Act stops him putting in his non-fiction. His latest book, 'Second Strike' is released on May 22nd 2025.Timestamps:Bravo Two Zero 0:00SAS Selection 08:00Joining The Special Forces 28:00Leadership In War 32:40Leaving The SAS 42:00Reality of War 49:50What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:...
May 15, 2025•59 min
Dr Rouzita Rashtian is a biological dentist based in California who specialises in holistic dentistry. Connect with Dr Rashtian here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityDentalCenter/Website: https://serenitydentalcenter.com/doctor/dr-rashtian/00:00 - The role of Oral Health in Overall Health03:00 - What is biological dentistry06:00 - The role of the mouth in all diseases 10:18 - The terrible effects of mouth breathing on health16:09 - Root Canals - Think Carefully44:45 - The Shocking Effe...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Bill Von Hippel is one of the worlds most renowned Social Psychologists, a best-selling author and private research consultant. Bills work has spanned several topics, including how our evolutionary past influence our cognitive, social and emotional lives today.Bills new book ‘The Social Paradox’ is available now. Buy and connect with Bill here: https://researchwithimpact.comBill’s academic work: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jEYNGCsAAAAJ&hl=enTimestamps: 00:00 How Evolution selec...
Apr 24, 2025•56 min
In this episode of Freedom Pact, Lewis is joined by Professor Adam Frank for a discussion about the search for alien life, the potential for discovering biosignatures and technosignatures on exoplanets, the importance of continued exploration in our solar system and beyond, The Silurian Hypothesis, which posits that technological civilisations may have existed on Earth long ago, and much more.Timstamps:00:00 The Search for Alien Life08:07 Biosignatures vs. Technosignatures11:30 Current Research ...
Apr 07, 2025•50 min
Dr Jamie Roberts is a Lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and the author of The Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future). In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Jamie Q. Roberts explore the origins and implications of the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), discussing key figures like Douglas Murray and Steven Pinker, cultural critiques from Monty Python to Shakespeare, and the impact of modern media on free speech and aca...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 35 min
John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity. He is President of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian ApologeticsIn this episode, Professor John Lennox discusses the relationship between faith and science, ...
Mar 29, 2025•44 min
Avi Loeb is a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, and expert in astrophysics. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project. Avi has published 9 books, including 'Extraterrestrial' and 'Interstellar', and over 1,000 scientific papers on topics such as black holes and extraterrestrial life. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project.In this conversation, Avi Loeb discusses his groundbreaking research on inter...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Tim Tactics has an extensive background in the covert European Governance sector, where he worked on projects dedicated to understanding the presence and purpose of extraterrestrial life on Earth. During these projects, he claims to have encountered non-terrestrial life, a reality that, due to recent mainstream coverage, is meeting huge interest world-wide.In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Tim Tactics discusses the existence of extraterrestrial life, government secrecy surrounding the...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in psycho-oncology and stress at Stanford University, where he’s been on faculty since 1975. He directs the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With over 40 years of research in hypnosis, pain control, and psychoneuroendocrinology, he’s published 13 books and 400+ scientific articles. He is also the founder of the Reveri Hypnosis App.Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitte...
Mar 03, 2025•59 min
Agnes Callard is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, and a public intellectual. She is the author of the new book ‘Open Socrates.’ Timestamps:Contrasting Tolstoy with Socrates 0:00The Tolstoy Problem 03:40Tolstoyan Thinking & The Mental Health Epidemic 06:00 The Reason Behind Tolstoy’s Existential Despair 09:20Should We Examine Our Life? 11:10Reacting To Robert Sapolsky’s Depression 14:00Why is Socrates So Popular? 22:40Socratic Inquire & Daily Life 26:30The Dark Side o...
Feb 24, 2025•57 min
My guest today is Ian Leslie, a writer on human behaviour and the author of books such as 'Born Liars' and 'Conflicted.' In this conversation, we discuss the nature of lying, its evolutionary significance, and its role in human intelligence. We explores how lying is an inherent part of human behavior and how it can be both beneficial and detrimental in social contexts. We also discuss the importance of disagreement and constructive argumentation in fostering intelligence and understanding as wel...
Feb 17, 2025•46 min
Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, content creator and best-selling author.In this conversation, Sahil discusses the critical role of relationships in determining long-term health, the negative impact of social media on loneliness, and the importance of harmonizing different types of wealth rather than optimizing them. He introduces the concept of anti-goals, emphasizing the need to identify what one is unwilling to sacrifice in pursuit of success. In this conversation, we discuss the ide...
Feb 15, 2025•43 min
David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dramatic turn during a stunt rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when an accident left him with a broken neck and left him paraly...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Profesor Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep And Circadian Neuroscience Institute and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and was awarded a CBE for services to Science. Timestamps: Intro 0:00 New Sleep Research 2:30 Sleep Deprived Politicians 05:30 New Attitude To Sleep 09:30 Night Shift Workers 11:30 How Sleep Effects The Brain 15:00 Reading/Silence Before Bed 2...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguished professionals, including US presidential candidates and high-ranking law-firm partners, and his innovative communication drills have reached five ...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Lee Holden Lee Holden is an internationally celebrated Qi Gong master. He is also a well known television personality who has appeared regularly on PBS. In 2009, he was honored by the International Chi Gong Association. Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Timestamps: Qigong Explained 00:00 Qigong for Longevity...
Jan 28, 2025•54 min
Dr Sean O'Mara, MD is a Physician specialising in optimising human performance. In this conversation today, we discuss what visceral fat is, whay visceral fat is so dangerous and effective strategies for burning it. 00:00 - What visceral fat is 06:01 - how visceral fat influenced the US election 10:54 - What makes a face attractive 24:00 - The best sport to shred visceral fat 29:48 - The dangers of being ‘skinny fat’ 34:45 - When visceral fat starts in life 36:30 - The first thing to do to reduc...
Jan 26, 2025•54 min
Dr. George Touliatos is a physician who specialises in biopathology and is a former competitive championship bodybuilder. He is otherwise known as 'Dr Testosterone.'In this episode, we discuss why all men should care about their testosterone levels, dangers of low testosterone, ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels, the effects of alcohol, diet, exercise and sleep on testosterone, and so much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:20 Why All Men Should Care About Testosterone Levels 03:00 Ca...
Jan 20, 2025•40 min
Hospice Nurse Penny is a nationally certified hospice nurse with more than 17 years experience of looking after the dying. In this conversation, hospice nurse Penny discusses the taboo surrounding death, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse about dying, and her personal journey with death anxiety. She shares insights from her experiences with patients, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and communication at the end of life. Penny also explores the signs of active dying and the profou...
Jan 17, 2025•46 min
Errol Musk is a retired engineer, politician and businessman. He is the father of Elon Musk, the world's richest man. In this episode, Errol talks about growing up poor to becoming a millionaire in his early twenties, bringing up his children as a single father, Elon's interest in space and computers from a young age, wether Elon will ever occupy Mars, the takeover of Twitter and his honest opinion on Elon's impact on the world. Timestamps: 02:00 Why Errol & Elon Love The U.K 08:30 Growing U...
Jan 13, 2025•39 min
Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston is a neuroscientist at Monash University, Australia, where he investigates methods for characterising the nature of conscious experiences, and author of The Future Loves You: How and Why We Should Abolish Death. In 2019, he obtained his PhD from The University of Melbourne, where he researched how genetic and environmental factors affect cognition. His research interests range from the decline, preservation and rescue of cognitive function at different stages of the ...
Jan 11, 2025•55 min
Caroline Middelsdorf is a trauma expert, coach, international psychologist, and empowered trauma survivor. In this episode Caroline explains what trauma really is, how parenting styles can lead to trauma responses, techniques for managing trauma, how to heal from trauma, how to identify unresolved trauma and much more. Timestamps: Upcoming 0:00 Understanding Trauma 01:06 Love & Relationships 12:36 Healing Trauma 17:06 EMDR Technique 28:26 Sound Frequency Healing 30:46 Managing Trauma 33:06 P...
Jan 06, 2025•54 min
Dr. Gail Saltz is a renowned psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author, widely recognized for her expertise in mental health, relationships, and human sexuality. As an associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Saltz has spent decades helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional lives. A sought-after media personality, Dr. Saltz is a regular contributor to prominent outlets such as The Today Show and The New York Times, where she sh...
Jan 03, 2025•55 min
To close out 2024, we bring you this compilation of 7 of the best lessons taught by guests of the Freedom Pact podcast featuring Robert Sapolsky, Iain McGilchrist, Annie Jacobsen, Oliver Burkeman, George Kamel, Ellen Langer and Neil Lawrence. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Robert Sapolsky On Dopamine 09:48 Iain McGilchrist On Consciousness 20:23 Annie Jacobsen On Nuclear War & Meaning 23:40 Ellen Langer On Decision Making 30:26 Neil Lawrence On Artificial Intelligence 40:25 Oliver Burkeman On Becoming Yo...
Dec 30, 2024•49 min
Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men at at @DatingByBlaine . In this episode of the Freedom Pact Podcast, Blaine Anderson explains wether their really are 'leagues' in dating, how to approach women with confidence, how to meet women in the gym, strategies for effective first dates, overcoming the fear of rejection and the differences between online and in-person dating. Blaine also gives tips on how to optimise your online dating profile to get more matches, the transition from online to of...
Nov 26, 2024•47 min
