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
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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
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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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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 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
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Website - https://www.nycdivorces.com/
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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:
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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
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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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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 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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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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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 Love
09:00 - The role of childhood in early attachments
15:45 - 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 Dreams
41:47 - Why We Must SLOW Down And Start Listening To Ourselves
54:06 - 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
Des Powell is a former SAS sergeant major and member of the 22 SAS regiment with a military career spanning over two decades in the heart of counter terrorism and special covert operations. Before joining the SAS, Des spent eight years in the Parachute Regiment specialising in unarmed combat and high-altitude free-fall parachuting while he advanced through the ranks as a certified physical training instructor for the 1st Battalion.
Timestamps:SAS Selection Process 0:00Doing Selection Twice 19:00Is British SAS Selection The Hardest In The World?Parachute Regiment 38:00Serving With Great Soldiers 43:00Chris Ryan, Billy Billingham & More 48:30Military Morning Routine 55:00Taking Action & Finding Success 59:00What Makes Life Worth Living? 01:07:00More From Des 01:12:00
Des' new book 'SAS: My Trial By Fire' is out now: https://www.despowell.co.uk/
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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 character, the events of January 6th, wether there is potential for a civil war in America, what the future of warfare will look like, World War 3 & More.Timestamps:0:00 Resigning In The Oval Office08:10 Showing Character In Times of Crisis13:30 Discipline 19:50 Character & Convictions24:30 January 6th Riots29:35 Are America Headed For Civil War?34:40 Capturing Saddam Hussein38:00 World War 343:40 The British SAS47:20 What Makes An Elite Soldier49:30 Connect With Gen. McChrystalBuy ‘On Character’ Here: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/books/detail/2025/01/04/on-character--choices-that-define-a-lifeConnect 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
Glenn Thomas Jacobs (known in WWE as Kane), is an American politician, actor, and former professional wrestler. He is currently the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, a role he has held since 2018. He is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time, enjoying a 20+ year long run as 'Kane' in which he had some of the most memorable moments and storylines in professional wrestling historyIn this episode, Lewis & Glenn discuss his time in the WWE and how it prepared him for the world of politics, becoming the Mayor of Knox County, the most memorable moments of his career, what Vince McMahon, Triple H and The Undertaker taught him about leadership styles, Donald Trump's campaign strategy and so much more.Timestamps:WWE's Kane Vs Mayor Jacobs 00:00Becoming Mayor 03:00Vince McMahon 07:50Triple H 13:00Lessons From Undertaker & WWE 14:20Outsiders In Politics 19:30Trump On Joe Rogan 26:00Political Duopoly 31:00Daniel Bryan & Political Differences 33:30Biggest Threats To Freedom Today 41:00 What Makes Life Worth Living? 42:30Connect With Mayor Jacobs: https://jacobsformayor.com/Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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 the origins of the British Special Forces in World War 2, why that generation created such special soldiers, iconic SAS escape stories, the SAS selection process and much more.Timestamps:World War 2: A Special Generation 00:00Life As A War Reporter 05:25The Birth of The SAS 16:40SAS Impact On The World 19:30SAS Selection 21:30Veteran Stories 25:30Are Britain The World's Best Special Forces? 35:00SAS Desert Escape 38:00Solider Poetry 40:00Escaping A Gestapo Prison 43:50What Makes Life Worth Living? 46:00For more on Damien & His Book: https://damienlewis.com/More from us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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 Forces 28:00Leadership In War 32:40Leaving The SAS 42:00Reality of War 49:50What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:40
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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 terrible effects of mouth breathing on health16:09 - Root Canals - Think Carefully44:45 - The Shocking Effects of Mercury Fillings 01:00:10 - Fluoride - Dangers & Alternatives01:10:55 - Connect with Dr RashtianLinks:https://www.youtube.com/freedompacthttps://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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