Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in psycho-oncology and stress at Stanford University, where he’s been on faculty since 1975. He directs the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With over 40 years of research in hypnosis, pain control, and psychoneuroendocrinology, he’s published 13 books and 400+ scientific articles. He is also the founder of the Reveri Hypnosis App.Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] Dr Spiegel’s Reveri App: https://www.reveri.comTimestamps:Intro: 0:00What Is Hypnosis In Practice? 1:00Hypnosis For Focus/Performance 10:50Stage Hypnotists 16:50Test Your Hypnotizability 19:50Hypnotizing Andrew Huberman 22:40Derren Brown 25:00Hypnotizing Yourself 28:00Host Gets Hypnotized Live During Podcast 33:20Misconceptions Around Hypnotism 45:00Hypnosis For Pain Management 47:00Future of Hypnosis 52:00What Makes Life Worth Living? 55:20Connect with Dr Spiegel 57:20

Agnes Callard is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, and a public intellectual. She is the author of the new book ‘Open Socrates.’ Timestamps:Contrasting Tolstoy with Socrates 0:00The Tolstoy Problem 03:40Tolstoyan Thinking & The Mental Health Epidemic 06:00 The Reason Behind Tolstoy’s Existential Despair 09:20Should We Examine Our Life? 11:10Reacting To Robert Sapolsky’s Depression 14:00Why is Socrates So Popular? 22:40Socratic Inquire & Daily Life 26:30The Dark Side of Socratic Inquiry 34:00Is The Socratic Life A Tragic One 39:00The Breakdown of Anges’ Marriage & Her Living Arrangements 46:00The Top Modern Philosophers 50:45Agnes’ Book Recommendations 52:10Connect with Agnes 55:40Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] with Agnes:https://twitter.com/AgnesCallardhttps://amzn.eu/d/9vDiLCU

My guest today is Ian Leslie, a writer on human behaviour and the author of books such as 'Born Liars' and 'Conflicted.'In this conversation, we discuss the nature of lying, its evolutionary significance, and its role in human intelligence. We explores how lying is an inherent part of human behavior and how it can be both beneficial and detrimental in social contexts. We also discuss the importance of disagreement and constructive argumentation in fostering intelligence and understanding as well as navigating political conversations and the need for open dialogue even in the face of differing opinions.Connect with us:⁠www.youtube.com/@FreedomPact (watch all of our content in video form)⁠https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentMore from Ian: https://www.ian-leslie.com/Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:00 Is Lying A Part Of Human Nature?12:00 Is Lying Always Immoral?17:00 Should We Embrace Disagreement?23:00 The Biggest Mistake People Make When Arguing27:30 How To Be Better At Arguing40:00 Navigating Political Disagreements44:20 Connect With Ian

Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, content creator and best-selling author.In this conversation, Sahil discusses the critical role of relationships in determining long-term health, the negative impact of social media on loneliness, and the importance of harmonizing different types of wealth rather than optimizing them. He introduces the concept of anti-goals, emphasizing the need to identify what one is unwilling to sacrifice in pursuit of success. In this conversation, we discuss the idea of 'enough' in life and the complex relationship between money and happiness.Timestamps:00:00 The conversation that changed Sahil's life forever04:06 Avoid this tragedy in life10:08 Does money buy you freedom?13:50 How To Find Your True NORTH Star21:54 The Fragility of Relationships and Health24:52 Mapping Relationships for Better Connections25:57 The Loneliness Epidemic in Modern Society27:19 The Importance of Relationships for Health28:36 Optimizing vs. Harmonizing Different Types of Wealth31:01 Understanding Anti-Goals33:01 Defining Your Version of Enough37:02 The Relationship Between Money and Happiness40:00 What makes a life worth living?41:30 Connect with Sahil Connect with us:⁠www.youtube.com/@FreedomPact (watch all of our content in video form)⁠https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentConnect with Sahil:https://x.com/SahilBloomhttps://www.the5typesofwealth.comhttps://www.wealthscorequiz.com - Take the quiz to see how wealth you are!

David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dramatic turn during a stunt rehearsal for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, when an accident left him with a broken neck and left him paralysed from the chest down. From his beginnings as a junior gymnast to a Hollywood stuntman, David’s journey is a deeply honest story of resilience. Though he lost everything, he discovered new possibilities through love, friendship, and optimism. He later co-created a BAFTA-nominated documentary about his life, and authored the new book "The Boy Who Lived."Timestamps:Intro 0:00Why David Doesn't Feel Sorry For Himself 1:20Living In The Present 07:20Being A Daredevil 10:10Preparing For A Stuntman Career 18:50Why Risk Your Life? 25:20Working On Harry Potter 27:50Daniel Radcliffe 32:50Alan Rickman 36:20Goblet of Fire 38:30David's Best Stunt 40:50The Accident 45:20Finding Gratitude 47:50A New Life 50:20What Makes Life Worth Living? 54:50Connect With David 56:00For David's book, documentary, podcast & more, head to: linktr.ee/davidholmes83Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Profesor Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep And Circadian Neuroscience Institute and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and was awarded a CBE for services to Science. Timestamps: Intro 0:00 New Sleep Research 2:30 Sleep Deprived Politicians 05:30 New Attitude To Sleep 09:30 Night Shift Workers 11:30 How Sleep Effects The Brain 15:00 Reading/Silence Before Bed 22:30 Blue Light Glasses Do Nothing 29:30 Melatonin Is Not A 'Sleep Hormone' 42:20 Do Sleep Trackers Work? 50:00 More From Professor Foster 60:00 Connect with us: ⁠www.youtube.com/@FreedomPact (watch all of our content in video form)⁠ https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguished professionals, including US presidential candidates and high-ranking law-firm partners, and his innovative communication drills have reached five continents. Michael earned his MFA from NYU following an initial career as a professional actor on Broadway and in television. In this episode today, you will learn: - The worst communication advice that you've been given - Why trying to 'thought suppress' (e.g., trying not to say um) can hinder effective speaking. - Why communication is a deeply physical activity - Why self-consciousness is a major barrier to good communication & how to overcome it - Why filler language indicates a lack of focus - The importance of posture on breathing and vocal delivery - The 5 P's of communication - What to do if you have an accent to become a greater communicator - Mastering delivery, overcoming nervousness and much more Connect with Michael: https://gktraining.com/michael-chad-hoeppner/ https://dontsayum.com Connect with us: www.youtube.com/@FreedomPact (watch all of our content in video form) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Lee Holden Lee Holden is an internationally celebrated Qi Gong master. He is also a well known television personality who has appeared regularly on PBS. In 2009, he was honored by the International Chi Gong Association. Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment Timestamps: Qigong Explained 00:00 Qigong for Longevity 10:00 Qigong for Eyesight 17:00 Living Slowly 23:00 Intimacy & Sexual Energy 36:40 Breathwork 40:50 Wim Hoff 43:00 Qigong for Health 47:00 Follow Along Exercise For Sleep 50:00 A Life Worth Living 52:00

Dr Sean O'Mara, MD is a Physician specialising in optimising human performance. In this conversation today, we discuss what visceral fat is, whay visceral fat is so dangerous and effective strategies for burning it. 00:00 - What visceral fat is 06:01 - how visceral fat influenced the US election 10:54 - What makes a face attractive 24:00 - The best sport to shred visceral fat 29:48 - The dangers of being ‘skinny fat’ 34:45 - When visceral fat starts in life 36:30 - The first thing to do to reduce visceral fat 41:30 - The #1 food to CUT out to burn fat 43:00 - The best diet for shredding fat 44:18 - Why you should not go jogging 45:20 - Sprinting burns belly fat 47:08 - Prolonged fasting shreds fat 49:23 - Two effective supplements for fat loss & reducing inflammation 52:01 - Connect with Dr O’Mara Connect with Dr Sean O’Mara https://drseanomara.com https://x.com/DrSeanOMara Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Dr. George Touliatos is a physician who specialises in biopathology and is a former competitive championship bodybuilder. He is otherwise known as 'Dr Testosterone.'In this episode, we discuss why all men should care about their testosterone levels, dangers of low testosterone, ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels, the effects of alcohol, diet, exercise and sleep on testosterone, and so much more. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 01:20 Why All Men Should Care About Testosterone Levels 03:00 Cardiovascular Disease 04:20 How To Tell If You Have Low Testosterone 06:00 Getting Tested 07:30 Alcohol & Testosterone 09:00 Healthy Levels 10:30 Why Doctors Hate Testosterone 12:55 A Generation of Low Testosterone 13:45 The Biggest Reason For Low Testosterone 16:00Radiation 17:20 Boosting Fertility 18:20 Foods That Ruin Testosterone Levels 20:50 Sleep & Routine 25:00 Weights Vs Cardio 28:50 Top 5 Exercises 30:20 Testosterone Therapy 34:50 Supplements For Men 37:45 Connect With Dr T Connect with us: https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) www.Instagram.com/freedompact www.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: [email protected] https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment