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Better ideas create better lives.
Freedom Pact is in pursuit of human potential. Through long-form conversations with leading scientists, philosophers, clinicians, economists, authors and innovators, each episode explores the ideas and discoveries that help us think more clearly, understand ourselves more deeply, and build a better future.
Past guests include: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, Richard J. Davidson, Paul Bloom, Peter Singer, Anna Lembke, Bessel van der Kolk, Iain McGilchrist, Daniel Goleman, Shawn Achor, Wendy Suzuki and Robert Sapolsky.
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#401: Dr. Russell Kennedy - The Hidden Truth About Anxiety In The Modern World
Jan 1600:54:16Tap to summarizeDr. Russell Kennedy is a physician and neuroscientist specialising in anxiety treatment. In this episode, we cover:The #1 Cause Of Anxiety In The Modern World 00:00Australia's Social Media Ban For Teens 04:10How To Escape The Anxiety Loop 07:18Does Your Childhood Explain Your Anxiety? 09:30Can You Inherit Anxiety? 21:20Health Anxiety 23:00The Best Coping Mechanism For Anxiety 32:00Starting To Heal Your Anxiety 36:50The Worrier's Paradox 40:00Are Religious People Less Anxious? 44:00Is There A Cure For Anxiety? 46:30What Makes Life Worth Living??49:40 Links:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com
Transcribe →#400: Robin Horsfall - What The SAS Really Teaches About Fear, Risk & When To Act
Dec 2801:19:09Tap to summarizeRobin Horsfall is a former member of the British 22SAS known for his role in the famous Iranian Embassy Siege, and a best-selling author. In this episode, Lewis & Robin discuss:U.K Vs USA Forces 00:00Operation Mikado 08:00Surviving Interrogation 15:00Why 'Bad' Kids Make The Best SAS Operators 18:00SAS Selection 26:00How Fit Do You Need To Be In The SAS? 30:00How To Control Fear 32:40The Craziest Fire-Fight Of Robin's Career 37:00The Iranian Embassy Siege 46:30What To Do When You're Being Bullied 54:00How To Assess If Someone Is A Threat 1:02:30When To Engage Vs Step Away From A Treat 1:14:30What Makes Life Worth Living? 1:16:30Connect With Robin 1:18:00Links:Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentConnect with Robin:https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/https://robinhorsfall.substack.com/
Transcribe →#386: Craig Harrison - U.K's Deadliest Sniper On Longest Kill, PTSD, Horrors of War & More
Aug 11, 202501:11:54Tap to summarizeCraig Harrison is former British Army sniper who once held the World record for the longest kill in combat, achieved in Afghanistan in 2009. His military career included tours in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.Timestamps:0:00 World's Longest Sniper Kill11:50 Spending 7 Days In Sniper Position16:00 Afghanistan18:00 Emotions Of Taking Out Targets23:00 PTSD34:00 Trauma Of War41:00 Signs Of PTSD44:30 IED Explosion46:30 PTSD In Everyday Life51:00 My Wife Saved My Life57:30 Living With Trauma 1:03:50 The Army & Identity1:09:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?1:10:00 More From CraigConnect with Craig:https://www.themavericksurvivalschool.co.ukInstagram.com/cohcraigharrisonConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
Transcribe →#385: Robin Horsfall - SAS Legend Reveals All On Iranian Embassy Siege, Operation Certain Death, Selection & More
Aug 10, 202501:02:05Tap to summarizeRobin Horsfall is a former member of the British 22SAS known for his role in the famous Iranian Embassy Siege, and a best-selling author. Timestamps:00:00 - Iranian Embassy Siege10:20 - What makes the British SAS special 13:41 - SAS vs Delta Force20:05 - Failing SAS selection then succeeding on the second attempt24:09 - What it truly takes to pass SAS selection27:57 - The only good SAS tv show worth watching32:03 - Operation Mikado (Certain Death)37:03 - Accepting Death38:34 - The mindset Robin used to deal with Cancer 42:23 - Robin’s history: Fatherlessness, isolated and bullied47:31 - How to deal with bullies55:30 - Is Britain still great?59:04 - What makes a life worth living?01:00:24 - Connect with RobinLinks:Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentConnect with Robin:https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/https://robinhorsfall.substack.com/
Transcribe →#384: Taylor Cavanaugh - World's Only Navy SEAL/French Foreign Legionnaire Reveals All About Career & More
Jul 28, 202501:08:31Tap to summarizeTaylor Cavanaugh is the only United States Navy SEAL/French Foreign Legionnaire.Timestamps:0:00 Best Special Forces In The World02:30 Journey To Military 04:00 Not Settling For Average12:10 Hell Week & SEAL Selection23:40 Sniper School32:00 Brotherhood in SEALs35:00 Seal Operations38:20 Kicked Out of SEALs42:00 Rock Bottom43:30 French Foreign Legion50:10 The Gestapo Interview 52:50 ‘The Farm54:45 Navy Seals Vs Foreign Legion58:40 Leaving The Foreign Legion1:02:00 Most Badass Career Moment1:04:45 Lessons From Military 1:06:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?1:07:20 Connect With TaylorConnect with Taylor: @tcavofficial Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
Transcribe →#383: Professor Joanna Moncrieff - What My Colleagues Don’t Want Me to Tell You About Depression
Jul 21, 202501:06:35Tap to summarizeDr Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor, and best-selling author, who is leading the charge in how we understand psychiatric drugs, like anti-depressants. Joanna is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London (UCL) and a practising consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. Moncrieff is best known for challenging the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression and for her influential work on how psychiatric medications actually work—arguing they produce psychoactive effects rather than correcting underlying brain disorders. Her books, including Chemically imbalanced have reshaped public and professional debates around antidepressants. Timestamps:00:00 - The anti-depressant myth that people have been misled on06:05 - Serotonin & Mass Learned Helplessness 11:10 - The history of anti-depressant medication16:13 - Anti-depressants impact the brain like alcohol and drugs18:45 - Patient reports that anti-depressants have saved their lives25:03 - Anti-depressants vs exercise as a treatment for depression28:17 - Normal depression vs clinical depression & should psychiatrists treat depression?37:10 - Depression as a reaction to the souls suffering40:01 - Gen Z and SSRI’s as ‘hot girl pills’45:05 - Medications for ADHD vs SSRI’s54:50 - Sexual dysfunction after taking SSRI’s58:45 - The backlash that Joanna has faced from colleaguesConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentJoanna’s seminal 2022 paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0.pdfMoncrieff, J., Cooper, R. E., Stockmann, T., Amendola, S., Hengartner, M. P., & Horowitz, M. A. (2023). The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular psychiatry, 28(8), 3243-3256.Maudsley deprescribing guidelines: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maudsley-Guidelines-prescribing-Prescribing/dp/111982298XConnect with Professor Moncrieff: https://joannamoncrieff.com / https://x.com/joannamoncrieffDISCLAIMER: The content provided by the Freedom Pact Podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Our content is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on our social media or other platforms.
Transcribe →#382: WWE Star Karrion Kross - Shoots On Career, Battling Adversity, Wrestlemania Moment & More
Jul 19, 202500:53:49Tap to summarizeKevin Robert Kesar, also known in WWE as Karrion Kross, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and martial artist. He is the author of the new book 'Life Is Fighting.'In this episode, Kevin discusses his viral Wrestlemania promo, surreal current levels of fan support, the struggles he has faced throughout his career, learning from Triple H & Shawn Michaels, developing his character and much more. Timestamps:0:00 Fan Support02:30 Viral Wrestlemania Promo07:30 Living Your Dream09:00 Career Struggles16:00 Frustrations With WWE24:30 Wrestling School31:00 William Regal's Advice33:00 Favourite Wrestlers To Work With36:00 Character & Storytelling38:00 First NXT Title Win42:00 Being Released From WWE49:00 How I Want To Be Remembered51:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?52:00 Connect With KarrionMore from Karrion & his new book: https://linktr.ee/realkillerkrossConnect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
Transcribe →#381: Stephen Law- Oxford Philosopher On Debating God, Evil God Challenge, Richard Dawkins & More
Jul 14, 202500:54:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Lewis and Dr. Stephen Law discuss various philosophical arguments surrounding the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of morality. Stephen reflects on surprising arguments encountered in debates, the significance of personal experiences in finding meaning, and the concept of pseudo profundity in discourse. The discussion also touches on the Evil God Challenge and the importance of constructive conversations in debates, highlighting notable figures in the field including Richard Dawkins, William Lane Craig and John Lennox.Timestamps:00:00 Exploring Arguments for God04:00 Surprising Arguments in Debates06:20 The Problem of Suffering11:50 The Moral Argument for God16:00 Personal Experiences and Belief20:55 Meaning in a Secular World25:00 Jordan Peterson and Pseudo Profundity27:50 Spotting Pseudo Profundity33:00 Dawkins and the No-Nonsense Approach36:00 Respecting Beliefs: A Double Standard40:00 Responses To The Evil God Challenge 49:30 Constructive Debates and Personal Reflections51:50 A Life Worth Living53:30 Connect With StephenConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
Transcribe →#380: Dr James Hollis - Death, Why You Sabotage Love, Finding Your Life's Mission, Dreams & More
Jun 17, 202501:06:50Tap to summarizeJames 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 Love09:00 - The role of childhood in early attachments15:45 - Psychopathology, Roots Of The Word, How The Soul Expresses Suffering30:45 - How To Reconnect With Your Soul (Who You REALLY ARE)37:00 - The True Meaning Of Dreams41:47 - Why We Must SLOW Down And Start Listening To Ourselves54:06 - Does James Fear Dying?01:02:30 - Find James's workConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentConnect with James:https://jameshollis.nethttps://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
Transcribe →#379: Des Powell - SAS Legend Reveals All On Selection, Military Career, Building Discipline & More
Jun 12, 202501:13:43Tap to summarizeDes 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 19:00Is British SAS Selection The Hardest In The World?Parachute Regiment 38:00Serving With Great Soldiers 43:00Chris Ryan, Billy Billingham & More 48:30Military Morning Routine 55:00Taking Action & Finding Success 59:00What Makes Life Worth Living? 01:07:00More From Des 01:12:00Des' new book 'SAS: My Trial By Fire' is out now: https://www.despowell.co.uk/Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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