Dr Joanna Moncrieff is a psychiatrist, professor, and best-selling author, who is leading the charge in how we understand psychiatric drugs, like anti-depressants. Joanna is Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London (UCL) and a practising consultant psychiatrist in the NHS. Moncrieff is best known for challenging the ‘chemical imbalance’ theory of depression and for her influential work on how psychiatric medications actually work—arguing they produce psychoactive effects rather than correcting underlying brain disorders. Her books, including Chemically imbalanced have reshaped public and professional debates around antidepressants. Timestamps:00:00 - The anti-depressant myth that people have been misled on06:05 - Serotonin & Mass Learned Helplessness 11:10 - The history of anti-depressant medication16:13 - Anti-depressants impact the brain like alcohol and drugs18:45 - Patient reports that anti-depressants have saved their lives25:03 - Anti-depressants vs exercise as a treatment for depression28:17 - Normal depression vs clinical depression & should psychiatrists treat depression?37:10 - Depression as a reaction to the souls suffering40:01 - Gen Z and SSRI’s as ‘hot girl pills’45:05 - Medications for ADHD vs SSRI’s54:50 - Sexual dysfunction after taking SSRI’s58:45 - The backlash that Joanna has faced from colleaguesConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentJoanna’s seminal 2022 paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0.pdfMoncrieff, J., Cooper, R. E., Stockmann, T., Amendola, S., Hengartner, M. P., & Horowitz, M. A. (2023). The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence. Molecular psychiatry, 28(8), 3243-3256.Maudsley deprescribing guidelines: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maudsley-Guidelines-prescribing-Prescribing/dp/111982298XConnect with Professor Moncrieff: https://joannamoncrieff.com / https://x.com/joannamoncrieffDISCLAIMER: 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.

Kevin Robert Kesar, also known in WWE as Karrion Kross, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and martial artist. He is the author of the new book 'Life Is Fighting.'

In this episode, Kevin discusses his viral Wrestlemania promo, surreal current levels of fan support, the struggles he has faced throughout his career, learning from Triple H & Shawn Michaels, developing his character and much more.

Timestamps:

0:00 Fan Support

02:30 Viral Wrestlemania Promo

07:30 Living Your Dream

09:00 Career Struggles

16:00 Frustrations With WWE

24:30 Wrestling School

31:00 William Regal's Advice

33:00 Favourite Wrestlers To Work With

36:00 Character & Storytelling

38:00 First NXT Title Win

42:00 Being Released From WWE

49:00 How I Want To Be Remembered

51:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?

52:00 Connect With Karrion

More from Karrion & his new book: https://linktr.ee/realkillerkross

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In this episode, Lewis and Dr. Stephen Law discuss various philosophical arguments surrounding the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of morality. Stephen reflects on surprising arguments encountered in debates, the significance of personal experiences in finding meaning, and the concept of pseudo profundity in discourse. The discussion also touches on the Evil God Challenge and the importance of constructive conversations in debates, highlighting notable figures in the field including Richard Dawkins, William Lane Craig and John Lennox.Timestamps:00:00 Exploring Arguments for God04:00 Surprising Arguments in Debates06:20 The Problem of Suffering11:50 The Moral Argument for God16:00 Personal Experiences and Belief20:55 Meaning in a Secular World25:00 Jordan Peterson and Pseudo Profundity27:50 Spotting Pseudo Profundity33:00 Dawkins and the No-Nonsense Approach36:00 Respecting Beliefs: A Double Standard40:00 Responses To The Evil God Challenge 49:30 Constructive Debates and Personal Reflections51:50 A Life Worth Living53:30 Connect With Stephen

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James Hollis, Ph.D. is a Jungian analyst and bestselling author known for exploring the unconscious, meaning, and personal growth. His work brings depth psychology to everyday life, with acclaimed books like The Middle Passage and Living an Examined Life.

Timestamps:

00:00 - How We Develop Avoidance To Love

09:00 - The role of childhood in early attachments

15:45 - Psychopathology, Roots Of The Word, How The Soul Expresses Suffering30:45 - How To Reconnect With Your Soul (Who You REALLY ARE)

37:00 - The True Meaning Of Dreams

41:47 - Why We Must SLOW Down And Start Listening To Ourselves

54:06 - Does James Fear Dying?01:02:30 - Find James's workConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentConnect with James:https://jameshollis.nethttps://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Des Powell is a former SAS sergeant major and member of the 22 SAS regiment with a military career spanning over two decades in the heart of counter terrorism and special covert operations. Before joining the SAS, Des spent eight years in the Parachute Regiment specialising in unarmed combat and high-altitude free-fall parachuting while he advanced through the ranks as a certified physical training instructor for the 1st Battalion.

Timestamps:SAS Selection Process 0:00Doing Selection Twice 19:00Is British SAS Selection The Hardest In The World?Parachute Regiment 38:00Serving With Great Soldiers 43:00Chris Ryan, Billy Billingham & More 48:30Military Morning Routine 55:00Taking Action & Finding Success 59:00What Makes Life Worth Living? 01:07:00More From Des 01:12:00

Des' new book 'SAS: My Trial By Fire' is out now: https://www.despowell.co.uk/

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General Stanley McChrystal is a retired four-star U.S. Army General and former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.In this episode, General McChrystal and Joe discuss character, the events of January 6th, wether there is potential for a civil war in America, what the future of warfare will look like, World War 3 & More.Timestamps:0:00 Resigning In The Oval Office08:10 Showing Character In Times of Crisis13:30 Discipline 19:50 Character & Convictions24:30 January 6th Riots29:35 Are America Headed For Civil War?34:40 Capturing Saddam Hussein38:00 World War 343:40 The British SAS47:20 What Makes An Elite Soldier49:30 Connect With Gen. McChrystalBuy ‘On Character’ Here: https://www.mcchrystalgroup.com/about/books/detail/2025/01/04/on-character--choices-that-define-a-lifeConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Glenn Thomas Jacobs (known in WWE as Kane), is an American politician, actor, and former professional wrestler. He is currently the Republican Mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, a role he has held since 2018. He is one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time, enjoying a 20+ year long run as 'Kane' in which he had some of the most memorable moments and storylines in professional wrestling historyIn this episode, Lewis & Glenn discuss his time in the WWE and how it prepared him for the world of politics, becoming the Mayor of Knox County, the most memorable moments of his career, what Vince McMahon, Triple H and The Undertaker taught him about leadership styles, Donald Trump's campaign strategy and so much more.Timestamps:WWE's Kane Vs Mayor Jacobs 00:00Becoming Mayor 03:00Vince McMahon 07:50Triple H 13:00Lessons From Undertaker & WWE 14:20Outsiders In Politics 19:30Trump On Joe Rogan 26:00Political Duopoly 31:00Daniel Bryan & Political Differences 33:30Biggest Threats To Freedom Today 41:00 What Makes Life Worth Living? 42:30Connect With Mayor Jacobs: https://jacobsformayor.com/Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment

Damien Lewis is a former war reporter, and an acclaimed and award-winning writer. Many of his books are being made into movies or TV series including The Nazi Hunters, SAS Ghost Patrol, SAS Italian Job and more. He has written over 35 military books which include the number one bestseller Zero Six Bravo. His new book 'SAS: Great Escapes Four' is out 22nd May.In this episode, we discuss the origins of the British Special Forces in World War 2, why that generation created such special soldiers, iconic SAS escape stories, the SAS selection process and much more.Timestamps:World War 2: A Special Generation 00:00Life As A War Reporter 05:25The Birth of The SAS 16:40SAS Impact On The World 19:30SAS Selection 21:30Veteran Stories 25:30Are Britain The World's Best Special Forces? 35:00SAS Desert Escape 38:00Solider Poetry 40:00Escaping A Gestapo Prison 43:50What Makes Life Worth Living? 46:00For more on Damien & His Book: https://damienlewis.com/More from us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com https://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopment