Dr. Gad Saad, the host of the popular YouTube show The Saad Truth and a blogger for Psychology Today, is a professor of marketing at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. He held the Concordia University Research Chair in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences and Darwinian Consumption (2008–2018) and is the author of The Evolutionary Bases of Consumption, The Consuming Instinct, numerous scientific papers, and the national bestseller The Parasitic Mind. He lives with his family in Montreal, Canada. Episode Sponsor: Use the discount code “FREEDOM” for 15% off at www.vybey.co.uk (http://www.vybey.co.uk/) or www.vybey.com.au (http://www.vybey.com.au/) Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Check out "The Saad Truth About Happiness: 8 Secrets for Leading the Good Life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saad-Truth-about-Happiness-Secrets/dp/1684512603 Follow Gad on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GadSaad/

Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the worlds leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20 year career working with world class performers and organisations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organisations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure packed environments. His clients include the NFL’s Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, and Fortune 500 CEOs. In this episode, Michael and I discuss: - Michael's involvement with Felix Baumgartner's Red Bull Stratos Space Jump - The first rule of mastery - How to feel the depth of every emotion without getting lost in them - Techniques and tools for high performance - & so much more Episode Sponsor: Use the discount code “FREEDOM” for 15% off at www.vybey.co.uk (http://www.vybey.co.uk/) or www.vybey.com.au (http://www.vybey.com.au/) Check out Dr. Gervais' new book, "The First Rule of Mastery": https://findingmastery.com/book/ Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Emma O'Kelly, editor and writer at Wallpaper magazine for 24 years, discusses the benefits of regular sauna use on physical and mental wellbeing. Topics include the Scandinavian approach to saunas, sauna's impact on sleep health, and the difference between traditional and gym saunas. Also, discover an unforgettable sauna adventure in Estonia and the healing power of nature.

Doug Stokes is a Professor in International Security at the University of Exeter, UK. He is a fellow at the Council on Geostrategy and Senior Advisor at the Legatum Institute. Following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, a moral panic gripped the US and UK. To atone for an alleged history of racism, statues were torn down and symbols of national identity attacked. In this wide ranging conversation today, Doug & I discuss how life has changed in the post-George Floyd era. Some topics discussed include: Is there an attack on the West? Are universities to blame? Is there a fall of objective truth? The recent change in race relations Why 'wokism' gets worse with a right-wing government Modern racism Is Britain a racist country? Are the police discriminatory? Should we have diversity quotas and equity hiring? Much more! His new book, ‘Against Decolonisation’ is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Against-Deco... To watch the full episode, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8BS31SZ_-lhi9iRZ1vRqIA Links: Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://tiktok.com/personaldevelopment https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Connect with Doug: https://x.com/profdws?s=20

Dr Camilla Nord is a group leader at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit at the University of Cambridge. Dr Nord's lab investigates the neural, cognitive, and computational mechanisms of neuropsychiatric disorders, with the aim of translating techniques and models from neuroscience to clinical applications in mental health. Camilla is particularly interested in combining discovery science with experimental medicine approaches to develop interventions that target disrupted body-brain processes across a number of mental health conditions. In this wide-ranging conversation today, Camilla & I discuss the latest science of mental health treatment and the promising outlook of future breakthroughs. Here are some things discussed: - Can experiencing acute pain(such as an ice bath) make us happier? And does experiencing more pain make us more prone to pleasure? - Good dopamine vs bad dopamine? - Are low expectations the secret to happiness? - The gut microbiome and the importance of diet in mental health - How social laughter has an opioid like effect on the brain - And then we discuss the future of mental health treatment. I ask things like when will we have a blood test for depression? What role does Electro convulsive therapy have? When will gene editing be available to enhance mental health circuits? You can buy Camilla's latest book 'The Balanced Brain' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Balanced-Bra... Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment https://youtube.com/freedompact Connect with Camilla: https://x.com/camillalnord?s=20 https://www.neuroscience.cam.ac.uk/di...

Anil Seth is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, where Anil is the Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science. Anil is also Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness, and of the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme: From Sensation and Perception to Awareness. Anil is the Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness (Oxford University Press); sits on the Editorial Board of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B and on the Advisory Committee for 1907 Research and for Chile’s Congreso Futuro. My sincere apologies for any audio issues. My microphone broke prior to recording, so I had to use an external microphone, and I was sick with the flu at the time of recording. Both of those issues are now resolved, and normal service will resume next week. In this conversation today, Anil and I discuss some of the biggest topics that scientific and philosophical questions in existence, such as: - What is consciousness? - Where does consciousness arise from? - What happens after death? - When will be able to measure how conscious we are? - Why our brains are 'hallucinating reality' - Much more Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Connect with Anil: Website https://www.anilseth.com Twitter https://twitter.com/anilkseth Instagram https://www.instagram.com/profanilseth/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profanilseth Buy: Being You: A New Science of Consciousness https://amzn.to/3q6k2P1 Be a participant in the 'Perception Census': https://bit.ly/3qjpTRi

Darin Olien is co-host of the Emmy™ Award Winning, #1 Netflix docu-series, Down to Earth with Zac Efron. He has spent nearly 20 years exploring the planet to discover new and underutilized exotic foods and medicinal plants as a Superfood hunter and developed, Shakeology, which as grossed over $4 Billion in sales since 2008 for Beachbody. From his years of experience within the health space, he wrote the New York Times best-selling book, SuperLife: The Five Fixes That Will Keep You Healthy, Fit and Eternally Awesome. His new book “Fatal Conveniences” is out now and available here: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ In this episode, Darin & I discuss: - How deep ‘Fatal Conveniences’ go. - Do we have to go all in, or is going from 1% to 10% transformational for our health? - Trade offs between ‘fatal’ convenience’ and other benefits. - How Darin’s father’s work with nuclear bombs lead him on this journey. - The best way to filter your water - How conscious of fatale conveniences is Zac Efron? - & so much more Episode Sponsor: Use the discount code “FREEDOM” for 15% off at www.vybey.co.uk (http://www.vybey.co.uk/) or www.vybey.com.au (http://www.vybey.com.au/) Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Giorgio Parisi is a Nobel Prize winning theoretical Physicist and Professor of Quantum Theories at Sapienza University. In this episode today, Giorgio and I discuss: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Why Giorgio chose Physics 02:22 - Was Giorgio a gifted child? 03:29 - Did Giorgio’s parents help him make his career choice? 05:16 - What was it like to lose the Nobel Prize 09:03 - Did losing the Nobel prize Make Giorgio a better scientist? 11:16 - How did Giorgio decide what to study 14:27 - The role of randomness and chance in Giorgio’s success 19:11 - The biggest obstacle that Giorgio had to overcome 21:37 - Overcoming setbacks 25:26 - How to generate ideas 28:41 - Richard Feynman 36:51 - Dr Becky, Neil Degrasse Tyson, Brian Cox 39:15 - The moment Giorgio found about he was going to win the Nobel Prize 41:01 - Emotions of winning the Nobel Prize 46:45 - Connect with Giorgio 48:30 - What makes a life worth living? Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Buy Giorgio's latest book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flight-Starl...

Dr Karen Becker is the world's most followed veterinarian. Dr Becker received her degree in veterinary medicine from the Iowa State School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Becker completed exotic animal internships in California and at the Berlin Zoo, Germany. She is certified in animal acupuncture, homeopathy and rehabilitation (physical therapy for pets). Dr. Becker founded the first proactive animal hospital in the Midwest in 1999, opened an exotic animal clinic in 2006 and a rehabilitation and pain management clinic in 2011. Since then, thousands of patients have benefitted from Dr. Becker’s unique approach to medicine. In this episode today, @DrBecker & I discuss: - Where Dr Becker's love for animals came from - Are canned & kibble foods optimal for dogs? - The politics involved in Veterinarian's nutritions advice - What are dog's actual nutritional requirements? - Best & Worst Dog Foods - Lifespan differences in dogs who eat raw foods vs processed meals - Other factors important for dog longevity - Dr Becker's opinion on Spaying & Neutering - How to know when you're ready to get a pet - Dr Becker's honest opinion on Cesar Millan - How to deal with the loss of a pet - Connect with Dr Becker - What males a life worth living? Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Connect with Dr Becker: https://drkarenbecker.com https://twitter.com/drkarenbecker https://www.instagram.com/drkarenbecker/ DISCLAIMER: 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.

Patrick Foster is a former professional cricketer, insurance broker and school teacher whose life was shattered by a pathological gambling addiction that brought him to the verge of taking his own life in March 2018. Now, a few years into recovery, Patrick is the Director of Educational Programmes for EPIC Risk Management, a leading independent gambling harm-minimisation consultancy in the UK and Ireland, specialising in the identification and prevention of problematic gambling. Using his experience, he works with schools, companies and individuals, young and old, raising awareness of the dangers of gambling and gaming. By sharing his own story, he hopes to help others identify if they, or someone around them, are experiencing addiction and inspire them to reach out for help. He is the author of Might Bite, his brutally honest account of over a decade of pathological gambling addiction to recovery and beyond. Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com Connect with Patrick: Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Might-Bite-Secret-Gambling-Addict/dp/147299213X Instagram: https://instagram.com/patchfoster?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Timestamps: 00:00-00:34 Intro 00:34-04:32 Contemplating Death 04:32-07:14 Stigma Of Gambling Addiction 07:14-09:40 Ivan Toney & Celebrity Addictions 09:40-12:46 The Invisible Addiction 12:46-16:12 Patrick’s First Bet 16:12-20:00 Gambling 2 Million Pounds 20:00-24:40 Increasing The Stakes 24:40-30:28 Borrowing Money To Gamble 30:28-34:48 Losing 50k On One Horse 34:48-39:40 Gambling & Relationships 39:40-44:50 How To Spot An Addict 44:50-48:37 Gambling Adverts 48:37-53:06 Kids Games & Gambling 53:06-55:51 The Problem With Dan Bilzarian 55:51-1:00:00 Educating Children 1:00:00-1:03:04 Where To Find Patrick DISCLAIMER: 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 my website.