
Freedom Pact
What 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.
Latest episodes

Feb 7, 2022 • 40min
#229: Carrot Top - How Laughter Can Transform Your Life
Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson has been making audiences around the world laugh for more than three decades. Since his debut on “Star Search”, Carrot Top has soared to success and become one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world. Since 2005, fans have flocked to his Las Vegas headlining residency at Luxor Hotel and Casino to catch comedy’s King of Props induce sidesplitting laughter with his current take on pop culture, music, and headlines of the day in a continually evolving show.
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https://carrottop.com

Jan 31, 2022 • 50min
#228: Professor Paul Bloom - Does Suffering Make Us Happier?
Paul Bloom (@paulbloomatyale) is Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Yale University.
Paul is a big name in the Psychological space, being widely known for his research and writing. Paul’s research has focussed on moral and cognitive psychology, with focusses on how people make sense of the world.
Today, Paul and I will be discussing his latest book: ‘’the sweet spot’’ - The pleasures of suffering, and the search for meaning. Which will explore the idea of why suffering may be crucial in living a meaningful and happy life.
Before we start today’s episode, on a personal note - I just want to say that after a 3 month break from the podcasting space - it feels so good to be back. With that said, I hope that you enjoy this episode, with Paul Bloom.
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https://paulbloom.net
Buy 'The Sweet Spot': https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-sweet-spot-paul-bloom?variant=33090880733218

Jan 24, 2022 • 1h 19min
#227: Samuel Whiting - Unlocking The True Power Of Your Breath
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Samuel Whiting is a leader in the field of human potential and has worked with and been inspired by revered mentors, coaches, and scientists like Dr. Jack Feldman and Dr. Andrew Huberman of Stanford University’s Department of Neurobiology, Wim Hof, and Baron Baptiste.
Sam is a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor and leads daily sessions, trainings, and programs with Our Breath Collective, in addition to consulting with high-level executives, athletes, special operators, pursuers of Guinness World Records, and beyond.
@whitingenergy
@ourbreathcollective

Jan 17, 2022 • 55min
#226: Mason Musso - Lessons From A Life Of Rock & Roll
Mason Musso is an American musician, singer and songwriter. He is popularly known for being the lead vocalist of Metro Station where he created such smash hits as "Shake It." He is currently the main singer of the band Social Order.
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Nov 3, 2021 • 44min
#225: Ryan Holiday - The Stoic Virtue That Will Change Your Life
Ryan Holiday is the author of ten books, including The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, Conspiracy and Stillness is the Key which have sold more than 2 million copies in thirty languages and have a following among NFL coaches, world-class athletes, TV personalities, political leaders, and others around the world.
His new book, ‘Courage Is Calling’ is available now and can be found at RyanHoliday.net
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Oct 8, 2021 • 56min
#224: Dr Emeran Mayer - The Mind-Gut Connection
Emeran Mayer is a gastroenterologist, lecturer, author, neuroscientist, filmmaker and a professor in the Departments of Medicine, Physiology and Psychiatry at the School of medicine at UCLA. Dr Mayer is a pioneer of medical research into brain gut interactions.
In this podcast today, we discuss:
- The role of the microbiome
- Why your gut is your second brain
- How many microbes do we have in our gut?
- The role of food in mental health
- Can thoughts make you sick?
- The best foods for your gut
- Much more
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https://emeranmayer.com

Oct 4, 2021 • 57min
#223: Dr Christopher Kaczor - Jordan Peterson, God & Christianity: The Search For A Meaningful Life
Dr. Christopher Kaczor is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. He graduated from the Honors Program of Boston College and earned a Ph.D. four years later from the University of Notre Dame. A Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Kaczor did post-doctoral work as a Alexander von Humboldt German Chancellor Fellow at the University of Cologne. He was appointed a Corresponding Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life of Vatican City, a fellow of the Word on Fire Institute, and William E. Simon Visiting Fellow in the James Madison Program at Princeton University. The winner of a Templeton Grant, he has written more than 100 scholarly articles and book chapters.
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@Prof_Kaczor (Twitter)
@FreedomPactPod (Twitter)
@FreedomPact (Instagram)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg5JQ4K-Jun222o-ZaykqtQ (Dr Kaczor's Youtube Channel)
https://www.youtube.com/freedompact (Our Youtube Channel)
Dr Kaczor's Latest Book: https://www.wordonfire.org/peterson-book/
Video playlists referenced in this episode:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6cPgDv4oMrtJchjYwop0wYzsTXzRXJjn (Does God exist?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWPixUeqAI0 (Does the Catholic Church oppose science?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWzgooQHxAM (Does Genesis oppose Evolution?)

Oct 1, 2021 • 48min
#222: Bianca Miller-Cole & Byron Cole - The No-BS Guide To Success
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https://instagram.com/freedompacthttps://www.biancamiller.uk
https://www.byroncole.uk
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Sep 27, 2021 • 60min
#221: Tammy Peterson - Meaning, Faith, Relationships, Creativity & More
On this episode of Freedom Pact, we are joined by Tammy Peterson. Tammy is a wonderfully creative and spiritual person with a story of real resilience. Tammy was diagnosed with terminal cancer, but after opening the door for miracles to happen, battled her way back to health. In this episode we discuss:
- Living a life in service
- Meaning & purpose
- What makes a healthy & happy relationship
- Love & finding "the one"
- The power of creativity
& so much more
You an find Tammy on instagram @tammymoropete. You can also find us on instagram @FreedomPact
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Sep 20, 2021 • 36min
#220: Gauranga Das - The Art Of Resilience: Uplift The Mind & Transform The Heart
Gauranga 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:
- How To Build Resilience
- The Most Common Reason People Don't Achieve Their Goals
- Staying Present
- How To Deal With Conflict
- The Bhagavad Gita
& So Much More
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Gauranga Das Website: https://gaurangadas.com/