
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.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 1h 9min
#288: Dr Robert Glover - The Biggest Mistake That's Keeping Men Single In 2023
Dr. Robert Glover is a therapist, coach, speaker, and best-selling author. Dr Glover is a relationship expert with over 40 years of professional experience. Dr Glover is the author of the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy, the best-selling Dating Essentials for Men, and the recently released, Dating Essentials for Men: Frequently Asked Questions, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of men world-wide transform their lives and get what they want in relationship, sex, and career.
In this episode today, Dr Glover and I discuss:
- How Robert's work has saved marriages and lives
- What nice guy syndrome is
- Why there are so many sexless people in the modern world
- Dating advice & much more
Buy: 'No more Mr. Nice guy' here - https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Mr-Nic...
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https://www.drglover.com - Website
https://twitter.com/dr_r_glover?s=20 - Twitter
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Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 11min
#287: Joseph William Foster - How I Founded & Sold Reebok For Billions
Joseph Foster is the founder of Reebok, author and keynote speaker.
Foster’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he took the company through ups and downs, broke into competitive markets, and created a niche in the market for his brand. Acquired by Adidas in 2005 for a whopping $3.8 billion, Foster has since retired and authored a book: “Shoemaker: The Untold Story of the British Family Firm that Became a Global Brand”.
As the surviving Founder of Reebok, Joe still welcomes the opportunity to travel and recount those early stories from start-up to taking the company to a $4 billion business, overtaking Adidas and Nike to become the World’s No. 1 sports brand. Joe has written his book Shoemaker to share his story and help inspire the next generation of budding entrepreneurs.
Connect with Joe & buy "shoemaker": https://www.reebokthefounder.com
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Jul 16, 2023 • 57min
#286: Ellen Langer - Famed Harvard Psychologist Reveals How To Get The Most Out Of Your Mind
Ellen Langer is a professor in the Psychology Department at Harvard University. Her books written for general and academic readers includeMindfulness and The Power of Mindful Learning, and the forthcoming Mindful Creativity.
Dr. Langer has described her work on the illusion of control, aging, decision-making, and mindfulness theory in over 200 research articles and six academic books. Her work has led to numerous academic honors including a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest of the American Psychological Association, the Distinguished Contributions of Basic Science to Applied Psychology award from the American Association of Applied & Preventive Psychology, the James McKeen Cattel Award, and the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize.
In this conversation today, Ellen & I discuss:
- Her thought process behind some of her notable studies
- Why she was chosen to become the first tenured Professor of Psychology at Harvard
- Mindfulness and Mindlessness
- The illusion of control
- The power of mindset in dealing with stress
- The power of your vocabulary
- Much more
Links:
https://scholar.harvard.edu/langer/biocv
http://ellenlanger.com

Jul 12, 2023 • 49min
#285: Professor Dacher Keltner - A New Intervention For Mental Health Problems
Professor Dacher Keltner is one of the world’s foremost emotion scientists. He is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Centre. He has over 200 scientific publications and six books, including Born to Be Good, The Compassionate Instinct, and The Power Paradox. He has written for many popular outlets, from The New York Times to Slate. He was also the scientific advisor behind Pixar’s Inside Out, is involved with the education of health care providers and judges, and has consulted extensively for Google, Apple, and Pinterest, on issues related to emotion and well-being.
Dacher's new book is called: 'Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder;.
Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awe-Transformative-Power-Everyday-Wonder/dp/B0BG8WXRTX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EZR4B50WH1CR&keywords=dacher+keltner+awe&qid=1688722573&sprefix=dacher+keltn%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1
In this conversation today, Dacher & I discuss:
- What is awe?
- How does neuroscience explain wonder?
- Should we make beautiful phenomena explicit?
- Can awe be used as a treatment for mental health conditions?
- Why being wealthy may mean experiencing less awe
- The power of music
- What makes a life worth living
& More!
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Connect with Dacher:
https://www.dacherkeltner.com
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/dacher_keltner
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Jun 19, 2023 • 57min
#284: Dr Andrew Steele - Longevity Expert On Bryan Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Blue Zones & More
The podcast explores biohacking practices and the quest for longevity, shedding light on controversial treatments like 'blood boys'. It delves into the realities of aging through an experiential exercise and discusses the significance of tracking health metrics with wearable devices. The validity of using Blue Zones for longevity is questioned, and the episode features engaging discussions on book promotion and social media presence.

Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 24min
#283: Bret Weinstein - AI, 2024 Election, Intellectual Dark Web, Elon Musk & More
Bret Weinstein is an American biologist and evolutionary theorist who came to national attention during the 2017 Evergreen State College protests. He is considered a member of the informal group of personalities known as the Intellectual Dark Web.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 57min
#282: John Lisle - The Scientists Who Created Secret Weapons To Take Down Hitler
John Lisle is a historian from Azle, Texas. He earned a Ph.D. in history from the University of Texas, where he currently teaches courses on the history of science. His first book, The Dirty Tricks Department, tells the story of the scientists who developed secret weapons, documents, and disguises for the OSS during World War II.
Buy "The Dirty Tricks Department" book: https://amzn.to/43paOMy
For more on John: https://johnlislehistorian.com/
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Jun 1, 2023 • 41min
#281: Seth Godin - AI, The Future of Work, Industrial Capitalism, Finding Humanity & More
Seth Godin is the author of 21 international bestsellers that have changed the way people think about work. His books have been translated into 38 languages. Godin writes one of the most popular marketing blogs in the world, and two of his TED talks are among the most popular of
all time. He is the founder of the altMBA, the social media pioneer Squidoo, and Yoyodyne, one of the first internet companies. Find out more at seths.blog.
www.sethgodin.com
https://twitter.com/ThisIsSethsBlog
https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethgodin/
Books discussed:
Buy: 'The Song of Significance' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Song-Significance-Seth-Godin/dp/0241655544/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39CFFAC3Y5K81&keywords=the+song+of+significance+seth+godin&qid=1685355663&sprefix=the+song+of+signific%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
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May 26, 2023 • 52min
#280: Josh Szeps - Will The World Ever Trust Mainstream Media Again?
Josh Szeps is a highly respected and prominent Australian media personality, journalist, political satirist, television presenter and radio host.
He currently hosts “Afternoons with Josh Szeps” on ABC Radio Sydney and is the former anchor of Weekend Breakfast on ABC TV. Josh has also recently appeared on The Project and Q&A.
Prior to returning to Australia to host Weekend Breakfast and Afternoons, Josh spent a decade working in the US, where he was the founding host and producer of HuffPost Live, interviewing high-profile artists such as Susan Sarandon, Dick Cavett Michael Moore, Sir Ian McKellen, Jeff Daniels, Ron Howard, Jeremy Irons, Neil Patrick Harris, Russell Brand and Sheryl Crowe.
Josh was also a regular contributor on the NBC Today Show and guest on the world’s most popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience.
Check out Josh's podcast, "Uncomfortable Conversations": https://open.spotify.com/show/2I6TDCnC5EuGHNhAsBmKl5
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May 22, 2023 • 58min
#279: Andrew Bustamante -CIA Spy On UFO's, Government Corruption, 'Big Brother' & More
Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer.
In this podcast, we discuss:
- How someone becomes a spy
- Government UFO press releases
- Are we being watched at all times?
- How to disappear off grid
& much more
Check out Andrew’s work, courses and podcast here: https://everydayspy.com