Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. His TED Talk ”A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” has over 16 million views on YouTube. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. His new book is called Unwinding Anxiety, which you can purchase here: https://drjud.com/book Links: https://www.youtube.com/...
Mar 12, 2021•53 min
Benjamin Bikman earned his PhD in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international sc...
Mar 08, 2021•46 min
Dave Rubin's journey from a left leaning progressive to a free thinking classical liberal has been quite an adventure. As a gay married man living in America, Dave spent the majority of his adult life subscribing to a certain political belief system based primarily on his immutable characteristics. Fed up with the mainstream media narrative and click-bait news, Dave decided to open up about his awakening, for all to see. He came to realize that no person or idea should be expected to join a side...
Mar 01, 2021•33 min
Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments-eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – to include the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command. Links: https://www.yout...
Feb 26, 2021•55 min
Darragh Ennis is an Irish quizzer, scientist and postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University. He is one of ITV's 'Chasers' on the hit TV quiz show, 'The Chase.' The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and catch up on the ITV Hub Links: https://youtube.com/freedompact https://instagram.com/freedompact http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/bonesgiles/
Feb 22, 2021•42 min
Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for the world’s largest wellness brands such as mindbodygreen and goop. Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/freedompact/ https://twitter.com/FreedomPactPod
Feb 19, 2021•56 min
Dr Alan Christianson is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight loss resistance regain their health. Named a Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine, he has been featured in numerous publications and has appeared on national television, including The Doctors, Dr. OZ, CNN, and Today. He also trains other physicians in the United Stat...
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
Absolutely mind-blowing episode today. Today on the show, we are joined by Patrick McKeown. Patrick is a world-renowned breathing practitioner. Patrick originally gained his education at the trinity college in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method in Moscow. Patrick has written several best-sellers including The oxygen advantage, close your mouth, asthma free naturally - a book which he discusses how he cured his own asthma by following some of the breat...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. https://www.tonyhortonlife.com/ http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https://w...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Dr Frank Lipman is a New York Times Best-selling author, leading in functional medicine and the author of the new book: The new rules of Aging Well: In this episode, we discuss: - The yin & yang of anti-aging - Hormesis: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger - The gut brain connection - Why you need to eliminate sugar from your diet - How to get a better nights sleep - Why you should consider having your last meal at 3pm - The benefits of fasting - Supplements - The role that purpose, lov...
Feb 05, 2021•57 min
Donald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. Donald is the author of six books and many articles on philosophy, psychotherapy, and psychological skills training, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Links: https://www.youtube.com/fre...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Dr Uma Naidoo is a Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist, Professional Chef and best-selling author. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-based Nu...
Jan 29, 2021•56 min
Bret Weinstein is an American biologist and evolutionary theorist who came to national attention during the 2017 Evergreen State College protests. He is considered a member of the informal group of personalities known as the Intellectual Dark Web. In this episode we discuss: - Donald Trump & His Whitehouse Exit - President Biden & His Future In Office - Capitol Riots & How They Will Effect The Political Landscape For Years To Come & Much More Links: https://www.youtube.com/freedo...
Jan 25, 2021•44 min
Shawn Stevenson is a Podcaster, Science Educator & Best-selling author. Shawn is the author of the international best-selling book Sleep Smarter and creator of one the #1 health and fitness podcast - The Model Health Show. Shawn is the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organisations worldwide. Shawn's latest book is Eat Smarter. In this episode we discuss: - Why our brains become inflamed - How to prevent cognitive ...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with Steve, Dave, a tiny shop and a dream of helping people to eat healthier food, and live happier lives. Fast forward 15 years, The Happy Pear now consists of 4 cafes, 40 products, 6 online courses, 4 cookbooks, a farm, a roastery, hundreds of amazing employees and a community of over 1 million people living healthier. All that said, the mission is still the same, to help everyone to get healthier and be happier. Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/ https://...
Jan 18, 2021•48 min
Hal Elrod is an American author, keynote speaker and success coach. He is the author of the bestselling book The Miracle Morning, The Miracle Equation, founder of the Miracle Morning book series and the host of the Achieve Your Goal podcast. In this episode, we discuss the 6 Habits to creating a morning routine that is used by leading CEO's, movie stars and other high performers. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealth...
Jan 15, 2021•47 min
Georges "Rush" St-Pierre, also known as “GSP,” is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and former UFC world champion. Georges retired from the sport on December 13, 2013, holding the UFC record for most wins in title bouts and then returned to the octagon after a four-year layoff, on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217 in New York City (Madison Square Garden), where he defeated Michael Bisping by submission in the third round to win the UFC Middleweight Championship title, becoming the fourth fi...
Jan 11, 2021•58 min
Greg Lukianoff is an attorney, New York Times best-selling author, and the President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). He is the author of Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate, Freedom From Speech, and FIRE’s Guide to Free Speech on Campus. Most recently, he co-authored The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure with Jonathan Haidt. In todays episode we discuss How...
Jan 08, 2021•58 min
Jason Bell is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New York Giants. Jason is now a presenter of the NFL Coverage in the UK, featuring regularly on The NFL Show on BBC 1, and has become a fan favourite in the UK for his coverage of the Super bowl on BBC. In this episode, Jason discusses why true focus is so important for achieving your goals, and how it helped him in his career. He als...
Jan 04, 2021•48 min
Today on the show, we are joined by @DrChatterjee. Dr Chatterjee is on a mission to help 100 million people feel fantastic by restoring them to optimal health. Multiple times New York Times best-selling author, medical doctor, podcast host of the Feel better Live More show and his latest book is called Feel Great, Lose Weight. In this episode we discuss principles for effective weight loss, what foods to eat and what foods to avoid, why diets don’t work, why the food system is stacked against us...
Jan 01, 2021•58 min
Lewis & Joe sit down for a chat to reflect back on a crazy 2020. To everybody that has supported us from the bottom of our heart we say thank you, and stay tuned. Have a Merry Christmas! Stay safe and we'll see you on 1/1/21. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact
Dec 21, 2020•44 min
Today on the show we are joined Professor Brian Keating. Dr Keating is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of California, host of the Into the impossible podcast and best-selling author of Losing the Nobel Prize. Going into this episode I had a bit of curiosity about the universe and how we got here, So in this episode expect to learn Professor Keating’s take on what happened right at the beginning of time, what set off the Big Bang, how did life emerge from non-life, how impr...
Dec 18, 2020•46 min
Dean Stott is The Frogman: one of the UK’s premier adventurers and motivational speakers. A former soldier in the British Special Forces, Dean helps ordinary people develop the ability to adapt, survive and thrive in any situation. Now a professional adventurer and renowned motivational speaker, he recently set a new Guinness World Record, cycling the entire length of the Pan-American Highway faster than ever before. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedom...
Dec 14, 2020•50 min
Dr Michael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine Skeptic. Very sorry about the audio problems within this episode. Had a major microphone problem on my part (Not on Michael's.). I sincerely apologise. Michael Shermer is the best-selling author of numerous books that include The Moral Arc, The Believing Brain and most recently 'Giving The Devil His Due'. Topics discussed: - Reinventing the education system...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Ora Nadrich is the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named in the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time by BookAuthority. She is a certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, specializing in transformational thinking, self-discovery and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy,...
Dec 07, 2020•50 min
Jason Fried (@jasonfried) is the CEO & Co-founder of Basecamp. Jason hosts the very popular Rework podcast, and has written and co-authored numerous best-sellers including Rework, Getting Real and it doesn't have to be crazy at work. In today's day and age there is a common belief that to be successful we must burn ourselves into the ground. Hustle and the grind are celebrated, and whilst they may be important in some aspects, Jason argues that there may be another way to achieve success and...
Dec 04, 2020•49 min
Jimmy Conrad is an American retired soccer player who played as a defender. During his 13-year MLS career, he was four-time MLS Best XI and the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year. He also earned 27 caps with the United States men's national soccer team and went to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After his playing career, Jimmy has worked in the media industry and currently stars on his YouTube channel. He currently serves as the head coach of USL League Two side San Francisco Glens. Links: https://www.youtu...
Nov 30, 2020•51 min
Paul Chek is a world-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness. Paul is a consultant for the Us Air Force, Chicago bulls and other major outlets. In this episode we discuss the impact of modern life on health, the 4 doctors: diet, quiet, movement and happiness as well as practical health tips. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy &...
Nov 27, 2020•55 min
Edward M. Adams, PsyD, has been a psychologist in private practice for over thirty years. He founded the nonprofit organization Men Mentoring Men and has facilitated over one thousand men's meetings, workshops, and retreats. The conventional notion of what it means to be a man--what Adams and Frauenheim call "Confined Masculinity"--traps men in an emotional straitjacket; steers them toward selfishness, misogyny, and violence; and severely limits their possibilities. As an antidote, they propose ...
Nov 23, 2020•56 min
Dr Sue Johnson is a Clinical Psychologist, Couple's Therapist and best-selling author of 'Hold Me Tight.'' Sue Johnson is often referred to as ''The best couple's therapist in the world.'' Was named the Psychologist of the year by the American Psychological Association in 2016 and is known for pioneering EFT (Emotionally Focussed Therapy). In this episode, we discuss the science of human mating, adult attachments, romantic relationships and how to create and maintain close connections. Links: ht...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 33 min
