Freedom Pact

James Smith joins the Freedom Pact podcast to talk about his journey in escaping the corporate life 'rat race' to pursue his passion and live a life of meaning. Along with all the tools you can use for success such as habit forming, mindset & more, James talks openly and un-apologetically about the fitness industry and tells how how we are being lied to, manipulated, being made to feel inadequate simply to be sold to, and most importantly, how to avoid it and find the right information. James is the best selling author of 'Not A Diet Book' which you can check out on James' website below. James Website: jamessmithacademy.com Our Website: FreedomPact.co.uk James Instagram: jamessmithpt Our instagram: FreedomPact

Today on the show, we are joined by Vishen Lakhiani. Entrepreneur, founder and CEO of MindValley which Vishen built from nothing to having now surpassed 12 million students, activist and best-selling author of the hit book The Code of the extraordinary mind. Vishen says that his mission is to raise human consciousness, he takes aim with Brules and coined one of my all time favourite phrases - the culturescape, which defines a set of limiting beliefs that stops people exploring unconventional paths. In this conversation with Vishen, we discuss his latest book the Buddha and the badass, how to bend reality, we ask is hard work a myth or not, how to upgrade our identity and we also discuss Vishens activism work against Coca-cola and Nestle. Links: Instagram.com/freedompact YouTube.com/freedompact Instagram.com/Vishen Buy Vishen’s Latest Book Buddha & The Badass: https://amzn.to/2BUbSQR

Today on the show we are joined by one of psychology’s most legendary ever figures - Professor David Buss. David is a professor of psychology at the University of Austin, and his work into evolutionary psychology, specifically into human mating, mate selection, mate attraction and conflicts between the sexes have led to him winning multiple awards: that include being cited more than 70,000 times, being named one of the 50 most influential psychologists in the world, as well as one of the top 30 most influential psychologists living today. We discuss the traits that you should absolutely look to avoid in a partner, as well as the ones that you should seek out, what happens when there’s a ratio imbalance of the sexes, we discuss human nature and how we can leverage it, how men and women differ in their mating strategies, why there’s so much more at risk for women when selecting a partner and what we can do to give us a better chance of finding a better mate. I would highly recommend listening to the full thing as this episode really does kick into life. Topics Discussed: - What is evolutionary psychology? - Why do people try to disown the dark sides of human nature? - Why do women have so much more at risk in human mating? - What happens when there’s more one of one sex in a specific location? - Are 80% of women pursuing the top 20% of men? - Why muscularity in men is valuable in the sexual marketplace - What traits should we look to avoid in a romantic mate Links & resources mentioned: Social traits that raise your status: https://news.utexas.edu/2020/06/02/social-status-helped-and-hindered-by-the-same-behaviors-and-traits-worldwide/ Mating crisis amongst educated women: https://www.edge.org/response-detail/26747 Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfDavidBuss Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/freedompact Youtube: Freedom Pact

John Assaraf is one of the leading mindset and behaviour experts in the world and the author of the best selling book 'Innercise: The New Science To Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Power.' John has built five multi-million dollar companies, written 2 New York Times Bestselling books and features in eight movies which include the blockbuster hit 'THE SECRET' and 'Quest For Success' with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is the founder and CEO of NeuroGym which you can learn more about by visiting myneurogym.com Johns Website: johnassaraf.com Our website: FreedomPact.co.uk Instagram: FreedomPact & JohnAssaraf

I think this is one of the most interesting episodes we’ve done. Today, on the show, we are joined by Dr Suzanne Iasenza. Suzanne, is a practising psychologist that specialises in couples sex therapist and is a faculty member at the Ackerman Institute in New York City. Suzanne also writes on topics like human sexuality. She’s just released her latest book ‘’Transforming Sexual narratives.’’ Which is what this conversation is all about. We discuss these secret sexual stories that we carry, the implications that online dating has had on the modern world, whether Suzanne is still optimistic or not about relationships after 25-years of clinical practise. We also discuss whether you can have sex without desire, whether there needs to be an orgasm for sex to be pleasurable and so much more. This was such a pleasure to be able to speak with someone who has the level of expertise and experience that Suzanne has, and I really think that this episode will blow your mind. No pun intended. Topics Discussed: - Can we have sex without desire? - Does there need to be an orgasm for sex to be pleasurable? - What are sexual narratives? - What is Suzanne's view on modern dating & relationships? - The impact of online dating apps - Why all sex is group sex If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share and subscribe. It really does help! Links: Suzanne's latest book Transforming Sexual Narratives: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0367205750/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1590338052&sr=8-1 https://www.suzanneiasenza.com/ https://www.facebook.com/IasenzaS/ https://twitter.com/IasenzaSuzanne https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-iasenza-phd-8b53562b/ Instagram.com/freedompact YouTube.com/freedompact

Elizabeth Grullon is an actress, director, voice over artist, business owner, and meditation teacher. But really, she is so much more than the sum of her experiences. Listen on to find out why you are too. Elizabeth has featured on Cartoon Network, Disney, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and much more. Elizabeth is one of the most enlightened individuals we have spoken to on the podcast and through her meditation and mindfulness practices, she has come to realise what it takes to meet your true self, and the true power of self compassion. Elizabeth "cant wait to meet you. Cant wait to help you meet yourself." www.FreedomPact.co.uk www.elizabethgrullon.com Instagram: FreedomPact Elizabethagrullon

Today on the show we are joined by Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE. Mark is an ex SAS mountain troop specialist who was responsible for planning and executing strategic operations and training at the highest level. He was also the body guard to numerous high profile people including hollywood stars and political figures, as well as being heavily involved with charity work including the response to the Haiti earthquake. Mark can currently be seen as one of the stars of Channel 4's hit show, 'SAS: WHO DARES WINS' alongside Ant Middleton and former quests of the Freedom Pact podcast, Ollie Ollerton & Jay Morton. Our Links: Instagram: FreedomPact Twitter: @FreedomPactPod Youtube: Freedom Pact Mark's Links: Instagram: billingham22b Twitter: billingham229b markbillybillingham.com

Will is an award-winning, and board certified gastroenterologist who both practises and researches at the cutting edge of science related to gut-health. Many of you will remember the episode we did with Will or Dr B, from an episode we did last year entitled “The scary secrets of the microbiome” that episode blew up, we still get tagged in it to this day. For our listeners that may be interested in hearing that episode it is episode 33. Today on the show, I sat down with Will again, but this time it was to discuss his latest book Fiber Fuelled. We speak about the power of Fiber, using food as a tool to heal, Dr B’s superfoods recommendations, his thoughts on the increasingly-popular Carnivore diet, fasting and much much more. Get a copy of Will’s latest book Fiber Fueled here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fiber-Fueled-Plant-Based-Optimizing-Microbiome/dp/059308456X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fiber+fueled&qid=1589134873&sprefix=fiber+fuel&sr=8-1 Without any further ado. Please welcome back the guest who has our second most ever downloaded episode. Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Links: YouTube.com/freedompact Instagram.com/freedompact Instagram.com/theguthealthmd https://theplantfedgut.com

Matthew 'Ollie' Ollerton is a former Special Forces soldier and a member of the Directing Staff on Channel 4's hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins. Ollie's military career began at the age of 18 when he joined the Royal Marine Commandos and toured operationally in Northern Ireland and in Iraq for Operation Desert Storm. He subsequently spent six years in the Special Boat Service rising to team leader, before working in Iraq as a private security contractor and carrying out charity work in South-East Asia. Ex-Special Forces soldier Ollie Ollerton knows more than his fair share about keeping going. As a recruit he survived the infamously tough SAS selection process on a busted ankle with the Directing Staff pleading with him to give up. But it's in Ollie's personal life that he really had to dig deep. At his lowest he was battling a failed relationship, substance abuse, depression and a pronounced death wish. After leaving the services Ollie found himself at a loss. Feeling worthless, lacking purpose, he turned to drink to numb the pain. Looking for a way out, Ollie made a discovery. Often in life we find ourselves looking for an external fix - drink, drugs, other people's agenda. But the truth is the solution is not out there, it's inside. In Battle Ready Ollie teaches you how to access this potential, find your inner strength and transform your life. From finding your purpose to visualising your outcome, to putting in a process to break bad habits and create positive new routines, Ollie's 12-step plan shows you how to make positive progress and recover when things go wrong. By following his plan, you can realise your full potential, find your happiness, and become battle ready. ‘Special Forces soldiers aren’t supermen. We’re just ordinary people, with the same frailties and vulnerabilities as everyone else. But ordinary people can achieve the extraordinary.’ Ollie Ollerton Instagram: @FreedomPact FreedomPact.co.uk

Dr. Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist at Stanford University, shares his expertise on brain development and neuroplasticity. He discusses the impact of social isolation during the pandemic on mental health and offers practical, evidence-based tools for coping with stress and improving sleep. Huberman also delves into the effects of rising internet habits like pornography and TikTok, explaining their influence on our brains. Plus, he highlights the role of gratitude in re-wiring our brains for better emotional and physical well-being.