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Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
Freedom Pact Podcast | Joseph and Lewis
402 episodes
6 days ago
Motivation. Insight. Independent Thought. Tune in to the Freedom Pact Podcast as Joseph and Lewis sit down with the world’s most original thinkers. From Nobel Laureates and Billion-Dollar CEOs to FBI Hostage Negotiators, Astronauts, Political Thought-Leaders, Elite Athletes and Bestselling Authors, to uncover the ideas that shape our world and the strategies that help us thrive in it. Past guests include; Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, Douglas Murray, Georges St-Pierre, Kendra Lust, Danny Trejo, Jefferson Fisher, 5 Nobel Prize Winners. & more.
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Motivation. Insight. Independent Thought. Tune in to the Freedom Pact Podcast as Joseph and Lewis sit down with the world’s most original thinkers. From Nobel Laureates and Billion-Dollar CEOs to FBI Hostage Negotiators, Astronauts, Political Thought-Leaders, Elite Athletes and Bestselling Authors, to uncover the ideas that shape our world and the strategies that help us thrive in it. Past guests include; Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, Douglas Murray, Georges St-Pierre, Kendra Lust, Danny Trejo, Jefferson Fisher, 5 Nobel Prize Winners. & more.
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Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#400: Robin Horsfall - What The SAS Really Teaches About Fear, Risk & When To Act

Robin 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 00:00

Operation Mikado 08:00

Surviving Interrogation 15:00

Why 'Bad' Kids Make The Best SAS Operators 18:00

SAS Selection 26:00

How Fit Do You Need To Be In The SAS? 30:00

How To Control Fear 32:40

The Craziest Fire-Fight Of Robin's Career 37:00

The Iranian Embassy Siege 46:30

What To Do When You're Being Bullied 54:00

How To Assess If Someone Is A Threat 1:02:30

When To Engage Vs Step Away From A Treat 1:14:30

What Makes Life Worth Living? 1:16:30

Connect With Robin 1:18:00

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https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/

https://robinhorsfall.substack.com/

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1 week ago
1 hour 19 minutes 9 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#399: Glen Scrivener - Debating Alex O'Connor, The Influence of Christianity on Modern Life & More

Glen Scrivener is a Church of England Minister, CEO of SpeakLife and author of the award winning book "The Air We Breathe." In this episode, Glen & Lewis discuss:

Debating Atheists 00:00

Debating Alex O'Connor 03:00

Can We Have Western Values Without Christianity? 16:40

Does Morality Exist Without God? 20:00

Christian Traditions That Are Essential For A Moral Culture 25:30

What Would A World Without Christianity Look Like? 32:30

Third Wayism & Charlie Kirk 37:00

Would Glen Have A Different Faith If Born Elsewhere? 42:30

Why Does God's Forgiveness End At Death? 48:30

Why Does God Allow Suffering? 54:50

What Makes A Life Worth Living? 59:40

Connect With Glen 1:01:30

Links Referenced By Glen:

Glen Vs Michael Shermer Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ-g33KtZZ0&feature=youtu.be

The Ancient Euthyphro Dilemma.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c35V9mSLqCM

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes 19 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#398: Darren F. Magee - Narcissism Expert On The Toxic Tactics They Use To Manipulate You

Darren F. Magee ( @DarrenFMagee  ) is a Psychotherapist and expert in narcissism. In this episode, Darren & Lewis discuss:

Are 1 In 6 People Narcissists? 00:00

What Is A Narcissist? 02:40

Are They Self Centred Or Narcissistic? 06:30

Red Reflags Someone Is A Narcissist 12:50

Who Do Narcissists Target? 15:30

How Narcissists Make Victims Look Like Villains 23:30

Childhood Patterns That Make Us Venerable To Toxic Relationships 28:00

Calling Out A Narcissist 34:20

Healing From A Toxic Relationship 40:30

Learning To Trust Love Again 50:30

What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:00

Connect With Darren 55:00

More from Darren: https://sentientcounselling.co.uk/Links:

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1 month ago
56 minutes 1 second

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#397: Dr Robert Glover - Healing The Wounds That Shape Your Attachment, Shame & Relationships

Dr. Robert Glover is a therapist, coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Dr Glover is a relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. Dr Glover is the author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy, the best-selling Dating Essentials for Men, and the recently released, Dating Essentials for Men: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men world-wide transform their lives and get what they want in relationship, sex, and career.In this episode today, we discuss:- Why you don't want to be a nice guy- Where the nice guy comes from- Where nice guy syndrome comes from- Why you should confront your earliest attachment roots- The role of Shame - How to be more attractive & more0:00 - Understanding nice guy syndrome03:00 - How society treats the nice guy07:15 - Dr Murray Bowen - Fusion & Differentiation14:50 - How family expectations shape attachment25:00 - Childhood influences on adult relationships33:01 - Why you may need to confront your parents 49:99 - Understanding and healing shame01:00:09 - How to be masculine and vulnerable 01:08:25 - What a truly attractive man looks like01:09:10 - How to create deep vulnerability01:12:10 - The boundary hack if you've been disrespected01:15:09 - Connect with Dr GloverConnect with Dr Glover: https://www.drglover.com - Websitehttps://twitter.com/dr_r_glover?s=20 - TwitterConnect with us:Links:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentDISCLAIMER: 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 my website.

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1 month ago
1 hour 17 minutes 20 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#396: Dr Orion Taraban - Dating Doctor On What Women Really Want, Dating Apps & More

Dr. Orion Taraban is an expert in relationships and personal development, a licensed psychologist and an established leader in popular psychology.

Timestamps:

Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? 00:00

How Social Media Has Changed Relationships 11:30

The Problem With Dating Apps 23:00

Strategies For Dating Apps 28:00

Knowing What Your Partner Needs Without Asking 45:00

Connect With Orion 58:30


More from Orion:  ⁨https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/

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1 month ago
1 hour 4 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#395: Chris Binch - Paratrooper On P-Company Selection, Hardest Challenges, Lessons From Service & More

Chris Binch served for 7 years as a Lance corporal with the 2nd Battalion in The Parachute Regiment, with operational tours in Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and Macedonia. In this episode, Chris & Lewis discuss:

P-Company Selection & The Parachute Regiment 0:00

Finding Purpose In The Military 08:00

The 'Brotherhood' 13:00

Fighting Culture 15:00

Military Fitness 21:30

Tours In Northern Ireland & Sierra Leone 26:00

Dangerous Moments & Close Calls 32:20

Stolen Valour 40:00

Are Britain The World's Best Military? 44:20

Life After The Military 49:00

What Makes Life Worth Living? 56:10Check out Chris' podcast:  @TheOldParatrooperpodcast 

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1 month ago
1 hour 3 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#394: Lindsay Bruce - SAS Operator On Selection, Elite Mindset, Leadership & More

Lindsay Bruce is a former operator with the British Special Air Service (SAS), serving with the 22 SAS Regiment for six years. In this episode, Lindsay & Lewis discuss:


00:00 The Hardest Day of Lindsay's Career


06:20 Testing Your Limits


12:30 Why Join The SAS?


17:00 SAS Selection


30:50 The #1 Leadership Trait


36:00 What Makes British Forces Special


41:40 The Mission When Lindsay Felt Truly Elite


44:00 Leaving The SAS


54:40 What Makes Life Worth Living?


Links:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)

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1 month ago
57 minutes 46 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#393: Dr. Sarah Hill - Hormone Expert On Birth Control, Periods & Women's Health

Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., is an award-winning researcher, consultant, writer, scientist, communicator, and professor. With nearly 25 years of research experience, she has authored more than 100 scholarly publications and two groundbreaking books that have transformed the conversation about hormones and birth control for women. In this episode, Dr Hill discusses:

00:00 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

04:33 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Daily Life

09:31 Misconceptions About PMS

16:05 The Role of Progesterone in Women's Health

21:44 Building Resilience to Hormonal Changes

27:48 The Nuances of Women's Health and Fitness

28:32 Reclaiming Biology in Feminism

32:18 How Hormones Impact Sexual Desire

44:59 Three Changes To Better The Lives of WomenMore from Sarah: https://www.sarahehill.com/


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1 month ago
53 minutes 10 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#392: Dr Stacy Sims - #1 Female Fitness Coach: Most Training Advice Fails Women (This Is What Works)

Dr Stacy Sims is an internationally recognised exercise physiologist and nutritionist. Dr Sims' book ROAR has been described as one of the top fitness books of all time. Dr Sims has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, and Dr Sims worked has worked as a research scientist at Stanford university. In addition, Dr Sims is also a former elite athlete, having raced as a cyclist and a triathlete. Dr Sims work has reshaped how athletes and coaches think about women’s training, nutrition, and recovery.

Timestamps:

00:00 - How Women Were Failed by Sports Science

05:54 - Sex-specific physiology: How Men and Women Differ

11:00 - Sex-specific Training - The Evidence For What Works, And What Doesn't

15:50 - Women: Avoid THIS Morning Gym Mistake

20:15 - The Optimal Morning Workout Strategy: Feeling, Timing, Fuel

23:16 - Why Andrew Huberman's Morning Routine May Not Work For Women

27:00 - Hot & Cold: Sauna & Ice Bath Advice For Women (Surprising)

29:17 - How Women Should Train Within Their Cycle

31:30 - Wearabales: Whoop & Oura - How The Algorithms Are Stacked Against Women

37:00 - Peri & Post-Menopause: Understanding The Biggest Effects on Hormones, Metabolism & Recovery

42:05 - Advice for training at 20 vs 40

44:53 - Training during pregnancy

47:50 - GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss: We're in a population experiment

51:20 - Coming Off GLP-1 Drugs

53:10 - The Incredible Power Of Creatine

55:35 - Creatine: Hair loss?

57:16 - The supplements Dr Sims recommends

58:17 - The Advice Dr Sims Would advise Every coach

59:51 - Unbreakable: The Mindset Tips Stacey Uses

01:02:12 - Rating Athlete Foods 1 - 10

01:06:01 - Connect with Dr SimsConnect with Dr Sims below:Stacy's Website - https://www.drstacysims.com/?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtube

Stacy's Newsletter - https://www.drstacysims.com/generic_optin?fbclid=PARlRTSANILGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzetHy9bGPAbiIyf5bpi_gTlXv3lJ0C4fJ3xjBt3t4Dk49H1KnUfSIbXncFT_aem_rAtOFBtNDqeU61t6_d7VyA&utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeStacy's Product Guide - https://www.drstacysims.com/product_guide?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeStacy's Blog - https://www.drstacysims.com/newsletters/articles?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPD55VPa1ZWx1a_nzWC2VJA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drstacysimsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-t-sims-phd/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims

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2 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes 28 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More

Rusty Firmin is a former British Special Forces operative best known as the Blue Team leader during the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege in London. A highly experienced member of the SAS B Squadron, he played a pivotal role in the iconic counter-terrorism operation. Firmin also served with HQ Squadron 23 SAS as a permanent staff instructor and had earlier military service with 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

In this episode, Rusty and I discuss:

0:00 The Iranian Embassy Siege 1980

14:50 SAS Now Vs Then

18:50 Britain Have The Best Special Forces In The World

25:50 SAS Leadership

30:00 Dealing With Fear & Pressure

38:30 SAS Selection

43:30 What Makes Life Worth Living?

48:00 Connect With Rusty

More from Rusty: https://www.rusty-firmin.com/

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2 months ago
49 minutes 58 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#390: Georges St-Pierre: UFOs, The Real UFC GOAT, Processing Fear, Building Confidence & More

Georges St-Pierre is a Canadian mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight and Middleweight Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Known for his exceptional athleticism, fight IQ, and well-rounded skillset, GSP dominated the UFC for over a decade. Beyond the octagon, he’s a respected martial arts ambassador, actor, and advocate for mental and physical discipline.

In this podcast, Georges and I discuss:

0:00 GSP's UFO Experience

13:50 Using Hypnosis & Visualisation

24:30 How To Beat Bullies

28:40 Dealing With Fear

34:40 The Scariest Fight of GSP's Career

39:30 Who Is The GOAT of MMA?

41:20 Becoming Champ Vs Staying Champ

48:30 Influencer Boxing

55:00 Why The Khabib Fight Never Happened

1:00:00 Advice To Other FightersConnect with us:

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3 months ago
1 hour 47 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#389: Mick Hawkes - SAS Legend Reveals All On Undercover Work in Northern Ireland, Being Captured & Why They’re Elite

Mick Hawkes QCB is a former member of the British SAS, and a private security consultant.Mick Hawkes is a leader with over 22 years of corporate experience managing extreme and high-risk HSSE operations across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, following a distinguished 22-year military career, including 14 years with 22 Special Air Service (SAS), where he was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for bravery. Mick has an MSc and certification as a Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP), and has spent the last 15 years applying his expertise in the Petrochemical, Gas, and Oil industries, presenting security solutions at Board level. Renowned as an honest, composed, and determined professional, Mick is also an accomplished Tier 1 trainer in security and situational awareness, specialising in VIP protection, conflict management, active shooter response, and kidnap and ransom. His leadership has ensured an exemplary 15-year record of zero security incidents under his management.In this conversation today, Mick and I discuss us:00:00 - Getting Captured with Billy Billingham05:18 - Surviving interrogation11:26 - Aftermath of capture14:36 - Reflecting on capture17:27 - Was Mick worried about being killed?24:22 - Mick's honest opinion of Billy Billingham29:08 - Going undercover in Northern Ireland44:18 - How dangerous was Northern Ireland at the time?49:15 - Going undercover with MI550:42 - Why the SAS are the best in the world54:03 - What was it like training with Delta force?58:00 - How to tell if someone is a threat01:08:00 - Staying safe in today's world01:18:00 - Connect with MickConnect with Mick here:https://www.hawkesandco.ukLinks:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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3 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 30 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#388: General Stanley McChrystal - America Could Face Civil War

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 modern times, the potential of civil war, how civil war could start in America, who really holds decision-making power in the US, America's role in global affairs, and more.Buy General McChrystal's book: ‘On Character’ Here: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/books/detail/2025/01/04/on-character--choices-that-define-a-life00:00 - These Are Dangerous Times03:54 - Risk In Modern Society07:14 - A Power Outage Could Spark Civil War10:13 - We've Lost Personal & Institutional Character15:43 - How Much Influence Does President Trump Really Have On War?21:02 - Where True Power Lays In America27:57 - Civil War & How It Starts32:45 - How We Prevent A Civil War34:41 - The Lesson That America Is Yet To Learn38:40 - Should America Get Involved In Foreign Affairs?41:25 - Will Militaries or Economics Decide The Future of Warfare?43:46 - America Need British & Canadian Forces48:15 - Being Played by Brad Pitt49:55 - How General McChrystal Wants To Be Remembered51:24 - A Conversation About CharacterConnect 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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4 months ago
52 minutes 7 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#387: James Sexton - Divorce Lawyer On Saving Your Marriage & Preventing Divorce

James J. Sexton, Esq. is a trial lawyer with two decades of experience negotiating and litigating high-conflict divorces.Timestamps:

0:00 The #1 Reason For Divorce

03:10 Spotting Disconnection In Your Marriage

09:00 How To Have Hard Conversations With Your Partner

24:30 Losing 'The Plot' Of Your Relationship

30:00 86% People Remarry After Divorce

39:30 Why People Cheat

49:00 The Signs Your Partner Is Cheating

54:00 Prenups Are Romantic

58:00 More From James

More from James:

Website - https://www.nycdivorces.com/

Youtube -  @sextonshow Links:

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4 months ago
1 hour 37 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#386: Craig Harrison - U.K's Deadliest Sniper On Longest Kill, PTSD, Horrors of War & More

Craig 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 Kill

11:50 Spending 7 Days In Sniper Position

16:00 Afghanistan

18:00 Emotions Of Taking Out Targets

23:00 PTSD

34:00 Trauma Of War

41:00 Signs Of PTSD

44:30 IED Explosion

46:30 PTSD In Everyday Life

51:00 My Wife Saved My Life

57:30 Living With Trauma

1:03:50 The Army & Identity

1:09:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?

1:10:00 More From CraigConnect with Craig:

https://www.themavericksurvivalschool.co.uk

Instagram.com/cohcraigharrison

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5 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes 54 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#385: Robin Horsfall - SAS Legend Reveals All On Iranian Embassy Siege, Operation Certain Death, Selection & More

Robin 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 Siege

10:20 - What makes the British SAS special

13:41 - SAS vs Delta Force

20:05 - Failing SAS selection then succeeding on the second attempt

24:09 - What it truly takes to pass SAS selection

27:57 - The only good SAS tv show worth watching

32:03 - Operation Mikado (Certain Death)

37:03 - Accepting Death

38:34 - The mindset Robin used to deal with Cancer

42:23 - Robin’s history: Fatherlessness, isolated and bullied

47:31 - How to deal with bullies

55:30 - Is Britain still great?

59:04 - What makes a life worth living?

01:00:24 - Connect with Robin

Links:

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https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/

https://robinhorsfall.substack.com/

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5 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 5 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#384: Taylor Cavanaugh - World's Only Navy SEAL/French Foreign Legionnaire Reveals All About Career & More

Taylor Cavanaugh is the only United States Navy SEAL/French Foreign Legionnaire.Timestamps:0:00 Best Special Forces In The World

02:30 Journey To Military

04:00 Not Settling For Average

12:10 Hell Week & SEAL Selection

23:40 Sniper School

32:00 Brotherhood in SEALs

35:00 Seal Operations

38:20 Kicked Out of SEALs

42:00 Rock Bottom

43:30 French Foreign Legion

50:10 The Gestapo Interview

52:50 ‘The Farm

54:45 Navy Seals Vs Foreign Legion

58:40 Leaving The Foreign Legion

1:02:00 Most Badass Career Moment

1:04:45 Lessons From Military

1:06:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?

1:07:20 Connect With TaylorConnect with Taylor:  @tcavofficial  Connect with us:

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5 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes 31 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#383: Professor Joanna Moncrieff - What My Colleagues Don’t Want Me to Tell You About Depression

Dr 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.

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5 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes 35 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#382: WWE Star Karrion Kross - Shoots On Career, Battling Adversity, Wrestlemania Moment & More

Kevin 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 Support

02:30 Viral Wrestlemania Promo

07:30 Living Your Dream

09:00 Career Struggles

16:00 Frustrations With WWE

24:30 Wrestling School

31:00 William Regal's Advice

33:00 Favourite Wrestlers To Work With

36:00 Character & Storytelling

38:00 First NXT Title Win

42:00 Being Released From WWE

49:00 How I Want To Be Remembered

51:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?

52:00 Connect With Karrion

More from Karrion & his new book: https://linktr.ee/realkillerkross

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5 months ago
53 minutes 49 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
#381: Stephen Law- Oxford Philosopher On Debating God, Evil God Challenge, Richard Dawkins & More

In 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 Stephen


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6 months ago
54 minutes 34 seconds

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
Motivation. Insight. Independent Thought. Tune in to the Freedom Pact Podcast as Joseph and Lewis sit down with the world’s most original thinkers. From Nobel Laureates and Billion-Dollar CEOs to FBI Hostage Negotiators, Astronauts, Political Thought-Leaders, Elite Athletes and Bestselling Authors, to uncover the ideas that shape our world and the strategies that help us thrive in it. Past guests include; Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, Douglas Murray, Georges St-Pierre, Kendra Lust, Danny Trejo, Jefferson Fisher, 5 Nobel Prize Winners. & more.