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Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 1min

#363: David Holmes - Harry Potter Stuntman On The Accident That Changed His Life Forever

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 Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when an accident left him with a broken neck and left him paralysed from the chest down. From his beginnings as a junior gymnast to a Hollywood stuntman, David’s journey is a deeply honest story of resilience. Though he lost everything, he discovered new possibilities through love, friendship, and optimism. He later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life, and authored the new book "The Boy Who Lived."Timestamps:Intro 0:00Why David Doesn't Feel Sorry For Himself 1:20Living In The Present 07:20Being A Daredevil 10:10Preparing For A Stuntman Career 18:50Why Risk Your Life? 25:20Working On Harry Potter 27:50Daniel Radcliffe 32:50Alan Rickman 36:20Goblet of Fire 38:30David's Best Stunt 40:50The Accident 45:20Finding Gratitude 47:50A New Life 50:20What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:50Connect With David 56:00For David's book, documentary, podcast & more, head to: linktr.ee/davidholmes83Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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Feb 3, 2025 • 1h 2min

#362: Professor Russell Foster - The New Science Of Improving Your Sleep

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 Sleep 09:30 Night Shift Workers 11:30 How Sleep Effects The Brain 15:00 Reading/Silence Before Bed 22:30 Blue Light Glasses Do Nothing 29:30 Melatonin Is Not A 'Sleep Hormone' 42:20 Do Sleep Trackers Work? 50:00 More From Professor Foster 60:00 Connect with us: ⁠www.youtube.com/@FreedomPact (watch all of our content in video form)⁠ https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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Jan 30, 2025 • 1h 9min

#361: Speaking Coach To The Political Elite: How To Become A MASTER Communicator | Michael Chad Hoeppner

Michael Chad Hoeppner, founder of GK Training and communication coach for political elites, shares vital insights on effective speaking. He debunks common myths about communication and discusses the physical nature of delivering messages. Michael emphasizes the significance of authenticity, posture, and enunciation, even addressing how accents can enhance or hinder clarity. Practical tips include overcoming self-consciousness, handling mistakes, and mastering delivery through innovative exercises. His engaging methodology promises to transform how we communicate!
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Jan 28, 2025 • 54min

#360: Lee Holden - Qigong Master: Do These Exercises To Live Longer & Prevent Illness

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@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Timestamps: Qigong Explained 00:00 Qigong for Longevity 10:00 Qigong for Eyesight 17:00 Living Slowly 23:00 Intimacy & Sexual Energy 36:40 Breathwork 40:50 Wim Hoff 43:00 Qigong for Health 47:00 Follow Along Exercise For Sleep 50:00 A Life Worth Living 52:00
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Jan 26, 2025 • 54min

#359: Dr Sean O'Mara - The Belly Fat Doctor: Do These 7 Things To SHRED Belly Fat FAST

Dr. Sean O'Mara, a physician specializing in human performance optimization, discusses the dangers of visceral fat and its hidden risks. He reveals how visceral fat can influence everything from health to political success. Listeners learn effective strategies for fat reduction, including diet changes and the surprising benefits of sprinting over jogging. O'Mara also highlights two supplements that aid fat loss while addressing the importance of body composition. Tune in for eye-opening insights that empower your wellness journey!
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Jan 20, 2025 • 40min

#358: Dr George Touliatos - How To To Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Levels

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 testosterone, and so much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:20 Why All Men Should Care About Testosterone Levels 03:00 Cardiovascular Disease 04:20 How To Tell If You Have Low Testosterone 06:00 Getting Tested 07:30 Alcohol & Testosterone 09:00 Healthy Levels 10:30 Why Doctors Hate Testosterone 12:55 A Generation of Low Testosterone 13:45 The Biggest Reason For Low Testosterone 16:00Radiation 17:20 Boosting Fertility 18:20 Foods That Ruin Testosterone Levels 20:50 Sleep & Routine 25:00 Weights Vs Cardio 28:50 Top 5 Exercises 30:20 Testosterone Therapy 34:50 Supplements For Men 37:45 Connect With Dr T Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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Jan 17, 2025 • 46min

#357: Hospice Nurse Penny - What Caring For The Dying Taught Me About Living & Life After Death

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 acceptance and communication at the end of life. Penny also explores the signs of active dying and the profound moments she has witnessed, including the ability of some individuals to choose when to pass away. The conversation concludes with her reflections on the interpretations of end-of-life experiences and the potential for visions of deceased loved ones. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why discussing death is taboo 01:43 - People want to discuss death 02:45 - Is Penny afraid of death? 03:50 - The criteria for hospice 05:40 - How caring for the dying has shaped Penny’s life philosophy 08:30 - The main regrets of the dying 09:30 - What makes someone happy to die? 11:50 - How to accept death 14:45 - How Penny knows how long someone has left to live 18:50 - When people decide when they want to die 21:30 - The mysterious things dying people do 25:00 - Energy shifts when a person dies 26:50 - The last moments of life that have shocked Penny 28:50 - What it was like for Penny caring for her dying father 31:20 - What it’s been like for Penny working in hospice 33:30 - Advice for family members with dying relatives 37:00 - The amazement of hospices 42:00 - Lessons from the end 44:00 - What makes life worth living 44:30 - Connect with Nurse Penny Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Connect with Penny: https://www.hospicenursepenny.com
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Jan 13, 2025 • 39min

#356: Errol Musk - Elon Musk's Dad On Occupying Mars, Trump, Twitter Takeover & More

Errol Musk is a retired engineer, politician and businessman. He is the father of Elon Musk, the world's richest man. In this episode, Errol talks about growing up poor to becoming a millionaire in his early twenties, bringing up his children as a single father, Elon's interest in space and computers from a young age, wether Elon will ever occupy Mars, the takeover of Twitter and his honest opinion on Elon's impact on the world. Timestamps: 02:00 Why Errol & Elon Love The U.K 08:30 Growing Up in South Africa 10:15 Joining The Army 12:40 Engineering & Business 15:50 Buying His First Aeroplane at 24 17:20 Elon's First Business Venture 19:30 Musk Family Values 22:00 Elon's Passion For Space 24:10 Will Elon Occupy Mars? 29:45 Elon's Impact On The World 32:30 Elon Buying Twitter 37:30 Will Elon Buy Liverpool FC? Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment
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Jan 11, 2025 • 55min

#355: Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnson - The New Science Of Human Immortality

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 interests range from the decline, preservation and rescue of cognitive function at different stages of the lifespan, through to comparing different people’s conscious experience. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - The case against death 04:50 - palliative philosophy 09:45 - Aging, not disease is the underlying risk factor 11:34 - How effective are current anti-aging treatments? 13:30 - How Elizabeth Holmes paused death 14:09 - What actually is Death? 25:14 - Pausing Biology: Brain preservation, Cryonics 28:15 - Is Cryonics a scam and pseudoscience? 34:10 - Uploading someones brain to an AI 38:15 - Reviving someone after death 42:15 - Could consciousness survive in an alien host? 44:00 - The concern of uploading your consciousness into an AI host 46:10 - How does the scientific community view these ideas? 48:30 - How far away are we from immortality and revival after death? 53:00 - What makes Ariel’s life worth living? 54:00 - Connect with Ariel Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Connect with Ariel: https://www.arielzj.com
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Jan 6, 2025 • 54min

#354: Caroline Middelsdorf - How To Understand & Overcome Trauma

In this discussion, trauma expert Caroline Middelsdorf, an empowered survivor and international psychologist, shares invaluable insights on identifying and overcoming trauma. She delves into how parenting styles can shape trauma responses and highlights techniques like EMDR and sound frequency healing for recovery. Middelsdorf emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and healthy relationships in the healing process, while also recognizing the lasting impact of childhood stories on emotional growth. Unresolved trauma, guilt over productivity, and reclaiming one’s true self are key themes explored.

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