The Unplug Podcast

On this episode of the Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John get into the Jamaican vs Nigerian childhood debate. Growing up in Britain, did Jamaicans really have more freedom while Nigerians were dealing with strict parents, endless rules and interrogations just to attend a sleepover? From curfews, parties and childhood discipline to education, career expectations and family life, they revisit the expe...

In this episode of the Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John revisit their past struggles with gambling and explore a difficult question: did they overcome their addictions, or did they simply replace them with something else? Both hosts share personal experiences of how gambling affected their finances, mental well-being, and relationships, and how finding a new purpose helped them change direction. B...

Are women better at business than men, or do both bring different strengths to the table? In Episode 94 of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John explore what it really takes to succeed in business, from risk-taking and emotional intelligence to communication, patience, and resilience. Drawing from their experiences with managers, business partners, and employees, they discuss gender differences in...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John JP Patrick explore what happens when you start wanting more from life, but the people around you don't. They discuss outgrowing friendships, the guilt of choosing a different path, protecting your energy, and learning to pursue your ambitions without making others feel inferior. Because sometimes, you outgrow the environment, not the peop...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John have a deep conversation about becoming the next version of yourself. They talk about discipline, focus, comparison, overnight success and the sacrifices that come with building the life you actually want. Because everybody wants the next level. Not everybody is prepared to pay the tax that comes with it. Episode 92 drops today at 7PM (GMT+1)...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John have an unfiltered conversation about business partnerships. When does a business actually need a partner? They talk about equity, complementary skills, roles, respect, partnerships with friends and family, hiring instead of giving away ownership, partnership agreements and knowing when it is time to walk away. Because sometimes you don't...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP have a conversation about what happens when you achieve the things you spent years chasing… and somehow, you still don't feel different. You don't feel happier. You don't feel more successful. And eventually, you have to ask yourself: what next? We talk about success beyond money, finding purpose, imposter syndrome, helping people change their...

On this episode of The Unplugged Podcast, Freeman and JP have an uncomfortable conversation about time, ambition, sacrifice and the life we're actually building. If you knew you only had five years left, what would you stop doing? What would you finally start? And would you genuinely be happy if your life looked exactly the same five years from now? From chasing success and constantly trying t...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP get brutally honest about some of the worst business ideas they’ve ever had. From side hustles that went completely wrong to businesses that lost money, got one of them fired, and taught them lessons they still carry today. Because entrepreneurship isn’t about having the perfect idea. It’s about testing, learning, adapting and being willing to...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP unpack why so many people give up before they ever get the chance to succeed. From unrealistic expectations and the pressure to see results quickly, to learning how to handle failure, stress, uncertainty and setbacks, this episode is about one thing: **staying in the game.**Success rarely happens as quickly as we want it to. Sometimes the answe...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John Patrick explore one of the biggest misconceptions about success. After making over £100,000 in just eight months, Freeman expected life to feel different. It didn't. No fireworks. No overnight fulfilment. No feeling of finally "making it."Instead, the next goal appeared almost immediately. This episode explores why we attach hap...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and John Patrick unpack one of the biggest lies keeping people stuck:"I'll start when the time is right."Whether it's launching a business, getting fit, changing careers, chasing your purpose or simply taking the first step... waiting feels productive, but it often becomes the biggest reason nothing changes. Confidence doesn't co...

On this episode of **The Unplug Podcast**, John Patrick steps into the spotlight like never before. No motivational speeches. No polished version of success. Just the truth. The truth about turning 40.The mistakes. The pressure. The regret. The wins that nobody celebrates. The scars nobody sees. Success can look incredible from the outside while privately costing you more than anyone imagines. If...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, John and Freeman unpack the conversation nobody seems willing to have. Your 30s. The decade where you thought everything would finally make sense. The career. The confidence. The house. The family. The success. Instead, many people arrive here carrying more pressure than peace, wondering why they still feel behind despite doing everything they were told to do...

On this episode of **The Unplug Podcast**, Freeman & JP unpack one of the quietest struggles of modern life...Feeling lost in your 20s. The pressure to have everything figured out. The endless comparison. The fear that everyone else is moving faster than you. The silent question so many people ask but rarely say out loud...*"Am I already behind?"*Social media has convinced an entire...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman & JP ask a simple question:What if the difference between the life you have and the life you want isn't years away...What if it's only 180 days away? Most people spend their lives waiting. Waiting for motivation. Waiting for confidence. Waiting for the perfect opportunity. Waiting for the right time. But transformation rarely happens in on...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman & JP tackle a question most people avoid:Can you genuinely change your life in the next 180 days? Six months from now, you'll arrive somewhere. Will you still be making the same excuses? Living the same routine? Waiting for the "right time"?Or will you become someone completely different? This episode explores why most people stay st...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, we ask a question most people never stop to consider: When was the last time you were truly alone with your own thoughts? No notifications. No scrolling. No distractions. Just you. Somewhere along the way, checking our phones became more natural than checking in with ourselves. We reach for them when we're bored, uncomfortable, anxious, lonely, or simply...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, JP and Freeman tackle one of the most uncomfortable conversations of modern life. The salary trap. The routine that millions of people are living every day:Wake up. Commute. Work. Pay bills. Repeat. This episode is not about attacking hard-working people. It's about asking a difficult question:Has comfort become the chain? We discuss financial sedation, s...

On this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP sit down to talk about the silent crisis a lot of men are facing behind closed doors. This episode dives into emotional numbness, survival mode, isolation, lack of purpose, modern distractions, and the pressure men carry while pretending everything is okay. We talk about men functioning instead of living. How comfort, routine, social media, pre...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP have one of the most uncomfortable conversations they’ve had so far — what it really means to be a Black man in business. Not the filtered version. Not the social media version. The honest version. They break down the pressure of constantly needing to prove yourself, the silent discrimination many Black entrepreneurs experience, and the feeling...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down the hidden pressure of trying to look successful before actually becoming successful. The conversation dives into social media validation, financed lifestyles, designer image, luxury spending, debt, anxiety, and the emotional cost of constantly trying to keep up appearances. They discuss the difference between looking rich publicly a...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP unpack a quiet pressure a lot of people carry but rarely admit out loud — the feeling of being behind in life. On the surface, everything looks normal. You’re working. You’re trying. You’re handling responsibilities. But internally, there’s still this constant feeling that everybody else is moving ahead while you’re standing still. This episode...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down one of the biggest traps people fall into when trying to grow. The belief that doing more will fix everything. More hours. More pressure. More hustle. But nothing actually changes. They explore how being constantly busy can create the illusion of progress, while the things that truly matter are being ignored. This episode highlights...

In this episode of The Unplug Podcast, Freeman and JP break down one of the biggest reasons people stay stuck in life and business — the constant need for certainty before taking action. Most people are not stuck because they lack ideas or ability. They are stuck because they keep waiting for the “right time,” more confidence, more money, or a clearer sign before they move. But clarity doesn’t com...