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Damien Lewis is a former war reporter, and an acclaimed and award-winning writer. Many of his books are being made into movies or TV series including The Nazi Hunters, SAS Ghost Patrol, SAS Italian Job and more. He has written over 35 military books which include the number one bestseller Zero Six Bravo. His new book 'SAS: Great Escapes Four' is out 22nd May. In this episode, we discuss th...

Chris Ryan is a former SAS corporal and the only man to escape death or capture during the Bravo Two Zero operation in the 1991 Gulf War, Chris Ryan turned to writing thrillers to tell the stories the Official Secrets Act stops him putting in his non-fiction. His latest book, 'Second Strike' is released on May 22nd 2025.Timestamps:Bravo Two Zero 0:00SAS Selection 08:00Joining The Special F...

Dr Rouzita Rashtian is a biological dentist based in California who specialises in holistic dentistry. Connect with Dr Rashtian here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityDentalCenter/Website: https://serenitydentalcenter.com/doctor/dr-rashtian/00:00 - The role of Oral Health in Overall Health03:00 - What is biological dentistry06:00 - The role of the mouth in all diseases 10:18 - The terribl...

Bill Von Hippel is one of the worlds most renowned Social Psychologists, a best-selling author and private research consultant. Bills work has spanned several topics, including how our evolutionary past influence our cognitive, social and emotional lives today. Bills new book ‘The Social Paradox’ is available now. Buy and connect with Bill here: https://researchwithimpact.comBill’s academic work:...

In this episode of Freedom Pact, Lewis is joined by Professor Adam Frank for a discussion about the search for alien life, the potential for discovering biosignatures and technosignatures on exoplanets, the importance of continued exploration in our solar system and beyond, The Silurian Hypothesis, which posits that technological civilisations may have existed on Earth long ago, and much more. Tim...

John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity. He is President of OCCA The Oxford Centre for Christian Apol...

Avi Loeb is a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, and expert in astrophysics. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project. Avi has published 9 books, including 'Extraterrestrial' and 'Interstellar', and over 1,000 scientific papers on topics such as black holes and extraterrestrial life. He directs Harvard's Institute for...

Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in psycho-oncology and stress at Stanford University, where he’s been on faculty since 1975. He directs the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With over 40 years of research in hypnosis, pain control, and psychoneuroendocrinology, he’s published 13 books and 400+ scientific articles. He is also the founder of the Reveri Hypnos...

Agnes Callard is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, and a public intellectual. She is the author of the new book ‘Open Socrates.’ Timestamps:Contrasting Tolstoy with Socrates 0:00The Tolstoy Problem 03:40Tolstoyan Thinking & The Mental Health Epidemic 06:00 The Reason Behind Tolstoy’s Existential Despair 09:20Should We Examine Our Life? 11:10Reacting To Robert Sapolsky’s Dep...

My guest today is Ian Leslie, a writer on human behaviour and the author of books such as 'Born Liars' and 'Conflicted.' In this conversation, we discuss the nature of lying, its evolutionary significance, and its role in human intelligence. We explores how lying is an inherent part of human behavior and how it can be both beneficial and detrimental in social contexts. We also discuss the importan...

Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, content creator and best-selling author. In this conversation, Sahil discusses the critical role of relationships in determining long-term health, the negative impact of social media on loneliness, and the importance of harmonizing different types of wealth rather than optimizing them. He introduces the concept of anti-goals, emphasizing the need to identi...

David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dramatic turn during a stunt rehearsal for Harry...

Profesor Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep And Circadian Neuroscience Institute and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and was awarded a CBE for services to Science. Timestamps: Intro 0:00 New Sleep Research 2:30 Sleep Deprived Politicians 05:30 New Attitude To...

Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguished professionals, including US presidential candi...

Lee Holden Lee Holden is an internationally celebrated Qi Gong master. He is also a well known television personality who has appeared regularly on PBS. In 2009, he was honored by the International Chi Gong Association. Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www. Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gma...

Dr Sean O'Mara, MD is a Physician specialising in optimising human performance. In this conversation today, we discuss what visceral fat is, whay visceral fat is so dangerous and effective strategies for burning it. 00:00 - What visceral fat is 06:01 - how visceral fat influenced the US election 10:54 - What makes a face attractive 24:00 - The best sport to shred visceral fat 29:48 - The dange...

Dr. George Touliatos is a physician who specialises in biopathology and is a former competitive championship bodybuilder. He is otherwise known as 'Dr Testosterone.'In this episode, we discuss why all men should care about their testosterone levels, dangers of low testosterone, ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels, the effects of alcohol, diet, exercise and sleep on testosteron...

Hospice Nurse Penny is a nationally certified hospice nurse with more than 17 years experience of looking after the dying. In this conversation, hospice nurse Penny discusses the taboo surrounding death, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse about dying, and her personal journey with death anxiety. She shares insights from her experiences with patients, emphasizing the importance of acceptanc...

Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston is a neuroscientist at Monash University, Australia, where he investigates methods for characterising the nature of conscious experiences, and author of The Future Loves You: How and Why We Should Abolish Death. In 2019, he obtained his PhD from The University of Melbourne, where he researched how genetic and environmental factors affect cognition. His research interes...

Caroline Middelsdorf is a trauma expert, coach, international psychologist, and empowered trauma survivor. In this episode Caroline explains what trauma really is, how parenting styles can lead to trauma responses, techniques for managing trauma, how to heal from trauma, how to identify unresolved trauma and much more. Timestamps: Upcoming 0:00 Understanding Trauma 01:06 Love & Relationships 1...

Dr. Gail Saltz is a renowned psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author, widely recognized for her expertise in mental health, relationships, and human sexuality. As an associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Saltz has spent decades helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional lives. A sought-after media personality, Dr. Saltz is a...

To close out 2024, we bring you this compilation of 7 of the best lessons taught by guests of the Freedom Pact podcast featuring Robert Sapolsky, Iain McGilchrist, Annie Jacobsen, Oliver Burkeman, George Kamel, Ellen Langer and Neil Lawrence. 00:00 Intro 01:03 Robert Sapolsky On Dopamine 09:48 Iain McGilchrist On Consciousness 20:23 Annie Jacobsen On Nuclear War & Meaning 23:40 Ellen Langer On...

Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men at at  @DatingByBlaine  . In this episode of the Freedom Pact Podcast, Blaine Anderson explains wether their really are 'leagues' in dating, how to approach women with confidence, how to meet women in the gym, strategies for effective first dates, overcoming the fear of rejection and the differences between online and in-person dating. Blaine also gives ti...

Robert M. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius Grant'. In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Lewis & Dr Sapolsky delve into the complexities of dopamine, testosterone, oxytocin, and depression, exploring how these biological factors influence human behavior and social dynamics. Dr Sapolsky also shares...

In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, historian Alan Lichtman discusses his renowned prediction system, 'the Keys to the White House', which has accurately forecasted presidential elections for over 40 years. Lichtman explains the nonpartisan nature of his predictions, the development of the prediction system and the significance of it's various factors. Allan explains how he predicted a Tr...