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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 Career06:20 Testing Your Limits12:30 Why Join The SAS?17:00 SAS Selection30:50 The #1 Leadership Trait36:00 What Makes British Forces Special41:40 The Mission When Lindsay Felt Truly Elite44:00 Leaving The SAS54:40 What Makes Life Worth Living?Links:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompacthttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

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 Cycle04:33 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Daily Life09:31 Misconceptions About PMS16:05 The Role of Progesterone in Women's Health21:44 Building Resilience to Hormonal Changes27:48 The Nuances of Women's Health and Fitness28:32 Reclaiming Biology in Feminism32:18 How Hormones Impact Sexual Desire44:59 Three Changes To Better The Lives of WomenMore from Sarah: https://www.sarahehill.com/Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ https://www.Instagram.com/freedompacthttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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 Science05:54 - Sex-specific physiology: How Men and Women Differ11:00 - Sex-specific Training - The Evidence For What Works, And What Doesn't 15:50 - Women: Avoid THIS Morning Gym Mistake20:15 - The Optimal Morning Workout Strategy: Feeling, Timing, Fuel23:16 - Why Andrew Huberman's Morning Routine May Not Work For Women27:00 - Hot & Cold: Sauna & Ice Bath Advice For Women (Surprising)29:17 - How Women Should Train Within Their Cycle31:30 - Wearabales: Whoop & Oura - How The Algorithms Are Stacked Against Women37:00 - Peri & Post-Menopause: Understanding The Biggest Effects on Hormones, Metabolism & Recovery42:05 - Advice for training at 20 vs 4044:53 - Training during pregnancy47:50 - GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss: We're in a population experiment51:20 - Coming Off GLP-1 Drugs53:10 - The Incredible Power Of Creatine55:35 - Creatine: Hair loss?57:16 - The supplements Dr Sims recommends 58:17 - The Advice Dr Sims Would advise Every coach59:51 - Unbreakable: The Mindset Tips Stacey Uses 01:02:12 - Rating Athlete Foods 1 - 1001:06:01 - 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=youtubeStacy'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/drstacysimsConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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 198014:50 SAS Now Vs Then18:50 Britain Have The Best Special Forces In The World25:50 SAS Leadership30:00 Dealing With Fear & Pressure38:30 SAS Selection43:30 What Makes Life Worth Living?48:00 Connect With RustyMore from Rusty: https://www.rusty-firmin.com/Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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 Experience13:50 Using Hypnosis & Visualisation24:30 How To Beat Bullies28:40 Dealing With Fear34:40 The Scariest Fight of GSP's Career39:30 Who Is The GOAT of MMA?41:20 Becoming Champ Vs Staying Champ48:30 Influencer Boxing55:00 Why The Khabib Fight Never Happened1:00:00 Advice To Other FightersConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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

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

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 Divorce03:10 Spotting Disconnection In Your Marriage09:00 How To Have Hard Conversations With Your Partner24:30 Losing 'The Plot' Of Your Relationship30:00 86% People Remarry After Divorce39:30 Why People Cheat49:00 The Signs Your Partner Is Cheating54:00 Prenups Are Romantic58:00 More From JamesMore from James: Website - https://www.nycdivorces.com/Youtube -  @sextonshow Links:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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 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

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 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/

Taylor 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

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.

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 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

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 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

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 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