

Freedom Pact | Joseph and Lewis
Freedom Pact Podcast | Joseph and Lewis
Motivation. Insight. Independent Thought.
Tune in to the Freedom Pact Podcast as Joseph and Lewis sit down with the world’s most original thinkers. From Nobel Laureates and Billion-Dollar CEOs to FBI Hostage Negotiators, Astronauts, Political Thought-Leaders, Elite Athletes and Bestselling Authors, to uncover the ideas that shape our world and the strategies that help us thrive in it.
Past guests include; Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, Douglas Murray, Georges St-Pierre, Kendra Lust, Danny Trejo, Jefferson Fisher, 5 Nobel Prize Winners. & more.
Tune in to the Freedom Pact Podcast as Joseph and Lewis sit down with the world’s most original thinkers. From Nobel Laureates and Billion-Dollar CEOs to FBI Hostage Negotiators, Astronauts, Political Thought-Leaders, Elite Athletes and Bestselling Authors, to uncover the ideas that shape our world and the strategies that help us thrive in it.
Past guests include; Neil deGrasse Tyson, Andrew Huberman, Robert Greene, Douglas Murray, Georges St-Pierre, Kendra Lust, Danny Trejo, Jefferson Fisher, 5 Nobel Prize Winners. & more.
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Nov 14, 2025 • 53min
#393: Dr. Sarah Hill - Hormone Expert On Birth Control, Periods & Women's Health
Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., is an award-winning researcher, consultant, writer, scientist, communicator, and professor. With nearly 25 years of research experience, she has authored more than 100 scholarly publications and two groundbreaking books that have transformed the conversation about hormones and birth control for women. In this episode, Dr Hill discusses:00:00 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle04:33 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Daily Life09:31 Misconceptions About PMS16:05 The Role of Progesterone in Women's Health21:44 Building Resilience to Hormonal Changes27:48 The Nuances of Women's Health and Fitness28:32 Reclaiming Biology in Feminism32:18 How Hormones Impact Sexual Desire44:59 Three Changes To Better The Lives of WomenMore from Sarah: https://www.sarahehill.com/Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter https://www.Instagram.com/freedompacthttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 7min
#392: Dr Stacy Sims - #1 Female Fitness Coach: Most Training Advice Fails Women (This Is What Works)
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 Science05:54 - Sex-specific physiology: How Men and Women Differ11:00 - Sex-specific Training - The Evidence For What Works, And What Doesn't 15:50 - Women: Avoid THIS Morning Gym Mistake20:15 - The Optimal Morning Workout Strategy: Feeling, Timing, Fuel23:16 - Why Andrew Huberman's Morning Routine May Not Work For Women27:00 - Hot & Cold: Sauna & Ice Bath Advice For Women (Surprising)29:17 - How Women Should Train Within Their Cycle31:30 - Wearabales: Whoop & Oura - How The Algorithms Are Stacked Against Women37:00 - Peri & Post-Menopause: Understanding The Biggest Effects on Hormones, Metabolism & Recovery42:05 - Advice for training at 20 vs 4044:53 - Training during pregnancy47:50 - GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss: We're in a population experiment51:20 - Coming Off GLP-1 Drugs53:10 - The Incredible Power Of Creatine55:35 - Creatine: Hair loss?57:16 - The supplements Dr Sims recommends 58:17 - The Advice Dr Sims Would advise Every coach59:51 - Unbreakable: The Mindset Tips Stacey Uses 01:02:12 - Rating Athlete Foods 1 - 1001:06:01 - 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=youtubeStacy's Newsletter - https://www.drstacysims.com/generic_optin?fbclid=PARlRTSANILGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzetHy9bGPAbiIyf5bpi_gTlXv3lJ0C4fJ3xjBt3t4Dk49H1KnUfSIbXncFT_aem_rAtOFBtNDqeU61t6_d7VyA&utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeStacy's Product Guide - https://www.drstacysims.com/product_guide?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeStacy's Blog - https://www.drstacysims.com/newsletters/articles?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPD55VPa1ZWx1a_nzWC2VJA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drstacysimsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-t-sims-phd/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drstacysimsConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

Oct 26, 2025 • 50min
#391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More
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 198014:50 SAS Now Vs Then18:50 Britain Have The Best Special Forces In The World25:50 SAS Leadership30:00 Dealing With Fear & Pressure38:30 SAS Selection43:30 What Makes Life Worth Living?48:00 Connect With RustyMore from Rusty: https://www.rusty-firmin.com/Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

Sep 26, 2025 • 1h 1min
#390: Georges St-Pierre: UFOs, The Real UFC GOAT, Processing Fear, Building Confidence & More
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 Experience13:50 Using Hypnosis & Visualisation24:30 How To Beat Bullies28:40 Dealing With Fear34:40 The Scariest Fight of GSP's Career39:30 Who Is The GOAT of MMA?41:20 Becoming Champ Vs Staying Champ48:30 Influencer Boxing55:00 Why The Khabib Fight Never Happened1:00:00 Advice To Other FightersConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 21min
#389: Mick Hawkes - SAS Legend Reveals All On Undercover Work in Northern Ireland, Being Captured & Why They’re Elite
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

Sep 12, 2025 • 52min
#388: General Stanley McChrystal - America Could Face Civil War
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

Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
#387: James Sexton - Divorce Lawyer On Saving Your Marriage & Preventing Divorce
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 Divorce03:10 Spotting Disconnection In Your Marriage09:00 How To Have Hard Conversations With Your Partner24:30 Losing 'The Plot' Of Your Relationship30:00 86% People Remarry After Divorce39:30 Why People Cheat49:00 The Signs Your Partner Is Cheating54:00 Prenups Are Romantic58:00 More From JamesMore from James: Website - https://www.nycdivorces.com/Youtube - @sextonshow Links:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 12min
#386: Craig Harrison - U.K's Deadliest Sniper On Longest Kill, PTSD, Horrors of War & More
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 Kill11:50 Spending 7 Days In Sniper Position16:00 Afghanistan18:00 Emotions Of Taking Out Targets23:00 PTSD34:00 Trauma Of War41:00 Signs Of PTSD44:30 IED Explosion46:30 PTSD In Everyday Life51:00 My Wife Saved My Life57:30 Living With Trauma 1:03:50 The Army & Identity1:09:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?1:10:00 More From CraigConnect with Craig:https://www.themavericksurvivalschool.co.ukInstagram.com/cohcraigharrisonConnect 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

Aug 10, 2025 • 1h 2min
#385: Robin Horsfall - SAS Legend Reveals All On Iranian Embassy Siege, Operation Certain Death, Selection & More
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 Siege10:20 - What makes the British SAS special 13:41 - SAS vs Delta Force20:05 - Failing SAS selection then succeeding on the second attempt24:09 - What it truly takes to pass SAS selection27:57 - The only good SAS tv show worth watching32:03 - Operation Mikado (Certain Death)37:03 - Accepting Death38:34 - The mindset Robin used to deal with Cancer 42:23 - Robin’s history: Fatherlessness, isolated and bullied47:31 - How to deal with bullies55:30 - Is Britain still great?59:04 - What makes a life worth living?01:00:24 - Connect with RobinLinks:Connect 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 Robin:https://robinhorsfall.co.uk/https://robinhorsfall.substack.com/

Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 9min
#384: Taylor Cavanaugh - World's Only Navy SEAL/French Foreign Legionnaire Reveals All About Career & More
Taylor Cavanaugh, a former Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire, shares his incredible journey from elite military training to personal transformation. He discusses the intense challenges of SEAL selection, including the infamous Hell Week, and the deep bonds formed within SEAL teams. Taylor reveals his experiences in the French Foreign Legion and reflects on identity crises post-service. With insights on resilience, personal growth, and what truly makes life worth living, his story is one of redemption and perseverance that inspires action.


