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342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 24 ratingsWhat do Nobel Prize Winners, CEOs of billion-dollar companies, FBI Hostage negotiators, Adult Actresses, academics from leading institutions, astronauts, rockstars, world-poker champions, members of the SAS, best-selling authors, and Disney stars have in common? They have all been guests on the Freedom Pact Podcast. By subscribing, you will hear eclectic conversations about topics relating to the nature of the world, and how to thrive within it.
Join hosts of the Freedom Pact Podcast Joseph & Lewis as they speak to the most fascinating people alive.
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#182: Dr John Vervaeke - Awakening From The Meaning Crisis of 2021
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBDr John Vervaeke ( @John Vervaeke ) is an award-winning lecturer at the University of Toronto in the departments of psychology, cognitive science and Buddhist psychology. John released a 50-part YouTube series entitled ‘’Awakening from the meaning crisis’’. Topics discussed: - What is the meaning crisis that we currently face? - What are the symptoms of the meaning crisis? - Are individual's higher on Maslow's pyramid more prone to meaning crises? - Links between secularism and a crisis of m...
#181: John Butler - Stillness, Pain, Grief, Existential Anxiety & More
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBBorn country boy and farmer, with a longing for God – John Butler has led an extraordinarily interesting but largely unknown life, recorded only in notes, diaries letters etc which, for many years lay, half forgotten in the cupboard - until he published his first books, ‘Wonders of Spiritual Unfoldment’ in 2008 at the age of 71, and ‘Mystic Approaches’ in 2012. Unexpectedly, in 2017, he was interviewed on Conscious TV which, to his surprise, was well received. Encouraged to make further vide...
#180: Jonathan Pageau - Grand Narratives, Heaven and Hell, Evolution, Meaning and More
April 16, 2021 05:01 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB#180: Jonathan Pageau - Grand Narratives, Heaven and Hell, Evolution, Meaning and More by Freedom Pact Podcast
#179: Andrew Steele - How To Slow Down The Ageing Process
April 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBAfter obtaining a PhD in physics from the University of Oxford, Andrew Steele decided that ageing was the most important scientific challenge of our time, and switched fields to computational biology. He worked at the Francis Crick Institute, using machine leaning to decode our DNA and predict heart attacks using patient's medical records . He is now a full-time science writer and presenter based in London. For more on Andrew & his book 'Ageless' visit: https://andrewsteele.co.uk/ To get th...
#178: David Heinemier Hansson - Self-Learning, Big Tech, Beginner's Mindset, Stoicism & More
April 09, 2021 05:01 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBDavid Heinemeier-Hansson, commonly known as DHH. David is the creator of Ruby on Rails, a best-selling author, co-founder and CTO at Basecamp and Hey, two software companies that our audience may remember from our chat with Jason a few months back. David was awarded the hacker of the year award in 2005, and interestingly was also named the ALMS rookie of the year award for his pursuit in race car driving. Topics Discussed: - Self Learning - Big Tech - Do we Need a Digital Bill of Rights? - ...
#177: Neil Oliver - Are We Encouraging The World We Wish To See?
April 05, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBNeil Oliver is a British television presenter, freelance archaeologist, conservationist, and author. He is best known as a presenter of several BBC historical and archaeological documentary series, including A History of Scotland, Vikings, and Coast. Today on the show, we discuss: - The Bristol 'Kill The Bill' Protests - Cancel Culture - The Scottish Government 'Hate Crime Bill' - Piers Morgan - Jordan Peterson & much more Watch the podcasts on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/freedompact ...
#176: Robert Greene - Existentialism, Loneliness, Impermanence, Secularism and The Sublime
April 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBRobert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, and Mastery. In this episode, Robert joins the Freedom Pact podcast to discuss the events of the last year and what we've learned about the human condition. Topics Discussed: - Why Robert meditates on his own mortality - How to deal with Existential thoughts - The collapse of grand narratives - The rise of secularism - The meaning crisis - Robert'...
#175: Dr Phillipa Kaye - A Doctors Diary Of Life And Recovery From Cancer
March 29, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MB“It’s cancer.” Dr Philippa Kaye was 39 years old when she heard those dreaded words. The diagnosis of bowel cancer would change her life and mean crossing the divide from being a doctor to being a patient. She soon discovered that her years of training and experience had not prepared her for the realities of actually living with cancer. Phillipa's Links: https://www.drphilippakaye.com/ https://twitter.com/drphilippakaye Our Links: Join Our Newsletter: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter Wat...
#174: Dr Irvin Yalom - Death, Love, Grief & What Truly Matters In The End
March 26, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBDr Irvin David Yalom is an American existential psychiatrist who is emeritus professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, as well as an author of both fiction and nonfiction. A year-long journey by renowned psychiatrist Irvin Yalom, and his wife, esteemed feminist writer Marilyn Yalom, after her terminal diagnosis, as they reflect on how to love and live without regret. With the wisdom of those who have thought deeply, and the familiar warmth of teenage sweethearts who've grown up togethe...
#173: Dr Lindsay Browning - How to Sleep Deeper and Better for Longer
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBDr Lindsay Browning is a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep expert. As well as being a mother of two, she has a Doctorate (DPhil) from the University of Oxford, where she investigated the relationship between worry and insomnia. She founded Trouble Sleeping, her specialist sleep clinic, in 2006. As we break down the content in her new book, you can expect to: • Understand the difference between 'good' and 'bad' sleep. • Cope better with temporary sleeplessness. • Begin to unlea...
#172: Zev Weinstein - Generation Z, Philosophy During Difficult times, Self-learning & Language
March 19, 2021 09:54 - 1 hour - 82.2 MB#172: Zev Weinstein - Generation Z, Philosophy During Difficult times, Self-learning & Language by Freedom Pact Podcast
#171: Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Decide What Is Right And Wrong?
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBAlex J. O’Connor is founder of the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel, podcast and blog, platforms dedicated to the publication of philosophical ideas and debates in an accessible format. He is currently reading for a degree in philosophy and theology at St John’s College, Oxford University. Join Our Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter Freedom Pact Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact Find Alex on every platform by searching "CosmicSkeptic"
#170: Dr Judson Brewer - A Neuroscientist's Guide To Unwinding Anxiety
March 12, 2021 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBDr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. His TED Talk ”A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” has over 16 million views on YouTube. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. His new book is called Unwinding Anxiety, which you can purchase here: https://drjud.com/book Links: https://www.youtube....
#169: Ben Bikman - This Is What Is Making You Sick & How You Can Stop It
March 08, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBBenjamin Bikman earned his PhD in Bioenergetics and was a postdoctoral fellow with the Duke-National University of Singapore studying metabolic disorders. Currently, his professional focus as a scientist and professor (Brigham Young University) is to better understand the origins and consequences of metabolic disorders, including obesity and diabetes, with a particular emphasis on the role of insulin. He frequently publishes his research in peer-reviewed journals and presents at international...
#168: Carl Benjamin - Where Are We Heading As A Society?
March 05, 2021 06:01 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBCarl Benjamin Interview on Big Tech, Piers Morgan, Censorship, Masculinity and More Carl Benjamin (formerly Sargon of Akkad) is a political and social commentator from the UK, who has had 100's of millions of channel views and has more than 1 million total subscribers on YouTube. In this interview today, Carl and I discuss: - Piers Morgan - Donald Trump/ Joe Biden's presidency - Kamala Harris - A collapse of narratives - Censorship and Big Tech - Free Speech - Masculinity - Feminism - Jorda...
#167: Dave Rubin - Why You Will Never Be Happy If You Always Look At Life Through A Political Lens
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDave Rubin's journey from a left leaning progressive to a free thinking classical liberal has been quite an adventure. As a gay married man living in America, Dave spent the majority of his adult life subscribing to a certain political belief system based primarily on his immutable characteristics. Fed up with the mainstream media narrative and click-bait news, Dave decided to open up about his awakening, for all to see. He came to realize that no person or idea should be expected to join a s...
#166: Rich Diviney - Former US Navy Seal on Leadership, Empathy, Courage & Optimal Performance
February 26, 2021 06:01 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBRich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL Commander. In a career spanning more than twenty years, he completed more than thirteen overseas deployments-eleven of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – to include the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command. Links: https://www...
#165: Darragh Ennis - ITV's Chaser On Pursuing Passion & Happiness In Your Life
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBDarragh Ennis is an Irish quizzer, scientist and postdoctoral researcher at Oxford University. He is one of ITV's 'Chasers' on the hit TV quiz show, 'The Chase.' The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV and catch up on the ITV Hub Links: https://youtube.com/freedompact https://instagram.com/freedompact http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/bonesgiles/
#164: Dr Will Cole - Using Intuitive Fasting To Regulate Hormones & Slay Disease
February 19, 2021 06:01 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBDr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for the world’s largest wellness brands such as mindbodygreen and goop. Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https://www.instagram.com/freedompact/ https://twitter.com/FreedomPactPod
#163: Dr Alan Christianson - How To Reset Your Metabolism & Maintain A Healthy Thyroid
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBDr Alan Christianson is a naturopathic medical doctor who specializes in natural endocrinology with a focus on thyroid disorders. He founded Integrative Health, a physician group dedicated to helping people with thyroid disease and weight loss resistance regain their health. Named a Top Doctor in Phoenix Magazine, he has been featured in numerous publications and has appeared on national television, including The Doctors, Dr. OZ, CNN, and Today. He also trains other physicians in the United...
#162: Patrick McKeown - The Mind-Blowing Science of How Your Breathing May Be Destroying Your Health
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAbsolutely mind-blowing episode today. Today on the show, we are joined by Patrick McKeown. Patrick is a world-renowned breathing practitioner. Patrick originally gained his education at the trinity college in Dublin, before completing his clinical training in the Buteyko Breathing Method in Moscow. Patrick has written several best-sellers including The oxygen advantage, close your mouth, asthma free naturally - a book which he discusses how he cured his own asthma by following some of the b...
#161: Tony Horton - How To Optimise Your Health, Body & Brain
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 67 MBTony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. https://www.tonyhortonlife.com/ http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https...
#160: Dr Frank Lipman - The New Science Of How To Age Well
February 05, 2021 06:01 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBDr Frank Lipman is a New York Times Best-selling author, leading in functional medicine and the author of the new book: The new rules of Aging Well: In this episode, we discuss: - The yin & yang of anti-aging - Hormesis: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger - The gut brain connection - Why you need to eliminate sugar from your diet - How to get a better nights sleep - Why you should consider having your last meal at 3pm - The benefits of fasting - Supplements - The role that purpose, lo...
#159: Donald Robertson - How To Apply Stoicism In The Modern World
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBDonald is a writer, cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist and trainer. Donald specializes in teaching evidence-based psychological skills, and known as an expert on the relationship between modern psychotherapy (CBT) and and classical Greek and Roman philosophy. Donald is the author of six books and many articles on philosophy, psychotherapy, and psychological skills training, including How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Links: https://www.youtube....
#158: Dr Uma Naidoo - Harvard Psychiatrist On Using Your Diet To Fight Depression, Anxiety & PTSD
January 29, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBDr Uma Naidoo is a Harvard Nutritional Psychiatrist, Professional Chef and best-selling author. Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Dr. Naidoo founded and directs the first hospital-bas...
#157: Bret Weinstein - Achieving Unity: Trump's Exit, Biden Presidency, Big Tech & More
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBBret Weinstein is an American biologist and evolutionary theorist who came to national attention during the 2017 Evergreen State College protests. He is considered a member of the informal group of personalities known as the Intellectual Dark Web. In this episode we discuss: - Donald Trump & His Whitehouse Exit - President Biden & His Future In Office - Capitol Riots & How They Will Effect The Political Landscape For Years To Come & Much More Links: https://www.youtube.com/freedompact http:...
#156: Shawn Stevenson - How To Reboot Your Metabolism & Upgrade Your Brain
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBShawn Stevenson is a Podcaster, Science Educator & Best-selling author. Shawn is the author of the international best-selling book Sleep Smarter and creator of one the #1 health and fitness podcast - The Model Health Show. Shawn is the founder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organisations worldwide. Shawn's latest book is Eat Smarter. In this episode we discuss: - Why our brains become inflamed - How to prevent cognitiv...
#155: The Happy Pear - The Plant Based Approach To A Healthier Body & A Happier Mind
January 18, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBThe Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with Steve, Dave, a tiny shop and a dream of helping people to eat healthier food, and live happier lives. Fast forward 15 years, The Happy Pear now consists of 4 cafes, 40 products, 6 online courses, 4 cookbooks, a farm, a roastery, hundreds of amazing employees and a community of over 1 million people living healthier. All that said, the mission is still the same, to help everyone to get healthier and be happier. Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/ ht...
#154: Hal Elrod - Success Coach Reveals How To Create A Miracle Morning Routine
January 15, 2021 06:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHal Elrod is an American author, keynote speaker and success coach. He is the author of the bestselling book The Miracle Morning, The Miracle Equation, founder of the Miracle Morning book series and the host of the Achieve Your Goal podcast. In this episode, we discuss the 6 Habits to creating a morning routine that is used by leading CEO's, movie stars and other high performers. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, W...
#153: Georges St-Pierre - The Journey To Becoming The Greatest Of All Time
January 11, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBGeorges "Rush" St-Pierre, also known as “GSP,” is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist and former UFC world champion. Georges retired from the sport on December 13, 2013, holding the UFC record for most wins in title bouts and then returned to the octagon after a four-year layoff, on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217 in New York City (Madison Square Garden), where he defeated Michael Bisping by submission in the third round to win the UFC Middleweight Championship title, becoming the fourth...
#152: Greg Lukianoff - How Good Intentions & Bad Ideas Are Setting Up A Generation For Failure
January 08, 2021 06:01 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBGreg Lukianoff is an attorney, New York Times best-selling author, and the President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE). He is the author of Unlearning Liberty: Campus Censorship and the End of American Debate, Freedom From Speech, and FIRE’s Guide to Free Speech on Campus. Most recently, he co-authored The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure with Jonathan Haidt. In todays episode we discuss...
#151: Jason Bell - Why True Focus In The Skill You Need To Develop in 2021 To Achieve Your Goals
January 04, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBJason Bell is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and New York Giants. Jason is now a presenter of the NFL Coverage in the UK, featuring regularly on The NFL Show on BBC 1, and has become a fan favourite in the UK for his coverage of the Super bowl on BBC. In this episode, Jason discusses why true focus is so important for achieving your goals, and how it helped him in his career. He...
#150: Dr Chatterjee - Health Expert Shares His Secrets For Losing Weight & Feeling Great
January 01, 2021 06:01 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday on the show, we are joined by @DrChatterjee. Dr Chatterjee is on a mission to help 100 million people feel fantastic by restoring them to optimal health. Multiple times New York Times best-selling author, medical doctor, podcast host of the Feel better Live More show and his latest book is called Feel Great, Lose Weight. In this episode we discuss principles for effective weight loss, what foods to eat and what foods to avoid, why diets don’t work, why the food system is stacked agai...
#149: Christmas Special - Reflections, The Future, Gratitude
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBLewis & Joe sit down for a chat to reflect back on a crazy 2020. To everybody that has supported us from the bottom of our heart we say thank you, and stay tuned. Have a Merry Christmas! Stay safe and we'll see you on 1/1/21. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact
#148: Professor Brian Keating - Exploring The Deepest Questions In Science Today
December 18, 2020 06:01 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBToday on the show we are joined Professor Brian Keating. Dr Keating is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of California, host of the Into the impossible podcast and best-selling author of Losing the Nobel Prize. Going into this episode I had a bit of curiosity about the universe and how we got here, So in this episode expect to learn Professor Keating’s take on what happened right at the beginning of time, what set off the Big Bang, how did life emerge from non-life, how ...
#147: Dean Stott - How To Develop A Relentless Special Forces Like Mindset
December 14, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBDean Stott is The Frogman: one of the UK’s premier adventurers and motivational speakers. A former soldier in the British Special Forces, Dean helps ordinary people develop the ability to adapt, survive and thrive in any situation. Now a professional adventurer and renowned motivational speaker, he recently set a new Guinness World Record, cycling the entire length of the Pan-American Highway faster than ever before. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://free...
#146: Dr Michael Shermer - The Sceptical Approach To Forming Helpful Beliefs
December 11, 2020 06:01 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBDr Michael Shermer is an American science writer, historian of science, founder of The Skeptics Society, and editor-in-chief of its magazine Skeptic. Very sorry about the audio problems within this episode. Had a major microphone problem on my part (Not on Michael's.). I sincerely apologise. Michael Shermer is the best-selling author of numerous books that include The Moral Arc, The Believing Brain and most recently 'Giving The Devil His Due'. Topics discussed: - Reinventing the educati...
#145: Ora Nadrich - Using Mindfulness & Meditation To Live Your Most Authentic Life
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBOra Nadrich is the founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named in the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time by BookAuthority. She is a certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, specializing in transformational thinking, self-discovery and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Heal...
#144: Jason Fried - Basecamp CEO on Enough, Parenting, Jeff Bezos & Winning at Business
December 04, 2020 06:01 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBJason Fried (@jasonfried) is the CEO & Co-founder of Basecamp. Jason hosts the very popular Rework podcast, and has written and co-authored numerous best-sellers including Rework, Getting Real and it doesn't have to be crazy at work. In today's day and age there is a common belief that to be successful we must burn ourselves into the ground. Hustle and the grind are celebrated, and whilst they may be important in some aspects, Jason argues that there may be another way to achieve success an...
#143: Jimmy Conrad - Lessons To Take You To The Top
November 30, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBJimmy Conrad is an American retired soccer player who played as a defender. During his 13-year MLS career, he was four-time MLS Best XI and the 2005 MLS Defender of the Year. He also earned 27 caps with the United States men's national soccer team and went to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After his playing career, Jimmy has worked in the media industry and currently stars on his YouTube channel. He currently serves as the head coach of USL League Two side San Francisco Glens. Links: https://www.y...
#142: Paul Chek - The Last 4 Doctors You'll Ever Need
November 27, 2020 06:01 - 54 minutes - 50 MBPaul Chek is a world-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology, stress management and holistic wellness. Paul is a consultant for the Us Air Force, Chicago bulls and other major outlets. In this episode we discuss the impact of modern life on health, the 4 doctors: diet, quiet, movement and happiness as well as practical health tips. Links: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wea...
#141: Dr Ed Adams - Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBEdward M. Adams, PsyD, has been a psychologist in private practice for over thirty years. He founded the nonprofit organization Men Mentoring Men and has facilitated over one thousand men's meetings, workshops, and retreats. The conventional notion of what it means to be a man--what Adams and Frauenheim call "Confined Masculinity"--traps men in an emotional straitjacket; steers them toward selfishness, misogyny, and violence; and severely limits their possibilities. As an antidote, they prop...
#140: Dr Sue Johnson - Couples Therapist Reveals The Secrets To Healthy Relationships
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBDr Sue Johnson is a Clinical Psychologist, Couple's Therapist and best-selling author of 'Hold Me Tight.'' Sue Johnson is often referred to as ''The best couple's therapist in the world.'' Was named the Psychologist of the year by the American Psychological Association in 2016 and is known for pioneering EFT (Emotionally Focussed Therapy). In this episode, we discuss the science of human mating, adult attachments, romantic relationships and how to create and maintain close connections. Li...
#139: Chesney Hawkes - How To Define Your Own Success & Deal With Setbacks
November 16, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBToday on the show, we are joined by pop royalty! Chesney Hawkes is an English pop singer, songwriter, and actor. He started his career at the age of 19, when he appeared in the film Buddy's Song, which featured his best known single "The One and Only", which topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the Top 10 in the United States. In this episode, you will learn: - How defining what success means to you can unlock your happiest life - How to deal with failure & setbacks - How to...
#138: Greg McKeown - Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBToday on the show we are joined by Greg Mckeown. Greg is the new-work times best-selling author of the non-fiction smash hit book; Essentialism - The disciplined pursuit of less. Greg is a Stanford Uni graduate, is the CEO of McKeown Inc who advises to some companies you may have heard of - Apple, Google, Facebook, Pixar, Twitter,, just to name a few. On top of this Greg is a Young global leader for the World economic forum and is a mentor for the Washington DC Policy Group resolve. In to...
#137: Jay Morton - What It Means To Be A True 'Soldier' In Life
November 09, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJay Morton is a former SAS Operator, having spent a total of 14 years in the military. He has since gone on to become a two-time summiteer of Mount Everest, a TV Star in Channel 4's 'SAS: WHO DARES WINS,' a businessman and now the author of the book 'SOLDIER: Respect is earned.' In this podcast, you will learn how to successfully implement these 7 things in to your life: - Self - Opportunity - Leadership - Danger - Intelligence - Excellence - Resilience Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/news...
#136: Morgan Housel - The Best Strategies For Making, Keeping & Managing Your Money
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBMorgan Housel is a partner at Collaborative Fund and a former columnist at The Motley Fool and The Wall Street Journal. Author of the book The Psychology of Money. In this episode, we discuss ways to make, keep and manage your money. Links: http://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://youtube.com/c/FreedomPact https://instagram.com/freedompact https://twitter.com/FreedomPactPod Buy The Psychology Of Money: https://amzn.to/2UbhYSV http://www.morganhousel.com
#135: Dave Rubin - Why Thinking For Yourself Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do Right Now
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBDave Rubin's journey from a left leaning progressive to a free thinking classical liberal has been quite an adventure. As a gay married man living in America, Dave spent the majority of his adult life subscribing to a certain political belief system based primarily on his immutable characteristics. Fed up with the mainstream media narrative and click-bait news, Dave decided to open up about his awakening, for all to see. He came to realize that no person or idea should be expected to join a s...
#134: Seth Godin - Professionalism, Passion, Creativity & Excellence
October 30, 2020 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBMama Mia, today on the show we are joined by Seth Godin. This is perhaps one of the biggest coups we’ve had on the show. Seth is a giant of reason, of intellect and of knowhow. Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn. Seth’s most recent book This is Marketing, is now joined by his eve...
#133: Gauranga Das - Monk On How To Control Your Mind And Avoid Distraction
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBGauranga Das is a monk of 26 years, a leadership and mindfulness coach, and the former teacher and mentor to monk-turned-self help sensation, Jay Shetty. In his own words, Gauranga Das is "Working to solve the biggest problems in the world" and we touch on some of those in this conversation as well as: - Why Fear Of What Other People Think Is Holding You Back - Why Distraction Is Your Biggest Enemy - How To Find Peace & Happiness In What You Do - How Living To Serve Can Change Your Life - Th...