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Steak and Butter Gal, aka Bella, is a classically trained concert pianist and violinist who is passionate about advocating a Carnivore diet for optimal health. She graduated from The Juilliard School’s Graduate Program with a Master of Music degree (MM), specializing in violin and piano performance.Having been active in the educational and competitive performance world since the age of five, she has experienced firsthand the correlation between nutrition and cognitive function. Bella believes diet plays a pivotal role in strengthening the physiological and psychological faculties required for optimal health and performance.Today, she spreads the power of music both online and in person through performances and teaching, while also advocating for the Carnivore lifestyle. She hosts monthly 30-Day Carnivore Challenges through her online community, The Steak & Butter Gang, working alongside top Carnivore coaches to teach and support members in the lifestyle.Timestamps:0:00 The Vegan → Carnivore Story0:28 Why She Tried Veganism in the First Place2:05 Six Years Vegan… And Her Health Got Worse3:15 Discovering the Carnivore Diet4:03 Switching Overnight to Carnivore5:22 The First Bite of Meat After 6 Years Vegan7:18 What Does a Carnivore Diet Actually Look Like?10:14 “Oxalate Dumping” & Early Adaptation Symptoms11:16 Why Veganism Didn’t Work for Her12:12 What Actually Healed Her Health?15:07 Did Carnivore Improve Her Brain & Piano Performance?16:32 Who Should Try the Carnivore Diet?19:24 Biggest Mistakes People Make on Carnivore22:26 Honey, Fruit & Carbs — Are They Allowed?23:46 Personal Experience vs Scientific Evidence27:14 Mediterranean Diet vs Carnivore31:43 The Biggest Criticisms of Carnivore33:17 Joe Rogan & Other Public Figures Trying Carnivore35:57 Why People Quit the Carnivore Diet36:36 Long-Term Carnivore Diet Experiences36:55 What “High Quality Meat” Actually Means42:01 How to Find Good Meat Sources43:34 Best Butter for Carnivore Diets46:44 Butter Brands to Avoid47:03 Is Diet Causing the Western Health Crisis?50:56 Lifestyle Habits Destroying Health51:52 Why American Food Causes Weight Gain53:46 Final ThoughtsConnect 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 Bella: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SteakandButterGalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steakandbuttergal/Join The Steak & Butter Gang: https://sbg-s-meat-up.mn.co/Disclaimer: The Freedom Pact Podcast is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to constitute, nor should it be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. Listeners should not disregard, delay, or substitute professional medical advice because of information discussed on the podcast or associated materials.

Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of Hidden Forces in History & The Roman Pattern, where he studies civilizational collapse through the lens of the Roman Empire. In this episode, we discuss:00:00 What Does “Collapse” Actually Mean?01:52 The Biggest Myth About Rome’s Fall03:47 Key Moments That Changed Rome Forever05:29 The 3 Signs of Civilizational Collapse07:13 Are We Forcing Parallels With Today?09:14 Collapse vs Transformation10:45 When Regions Break Away From Power12:40 Is There a Point of No Return?13:23 Why Currency Determines Survival16:14 The Most Important Figures in Rome’s Decline21:21 Overlooked Leaders Who Shaped Rome23:16 What Made a “Good” Roman Emperor?25:50 The Most Important Lesson From Rome27:37 Patterns That Feel Familiar Today29:16 How Power Accelerates Collapse30:53 Which Modern Nations Are Most at Risk?33:12 How Long Does Collapse Take?35:33 What Makes Modern Societies More Resilient?38:06 Why Spirituality Rises During Collapse40:50 What Should We Take Seriously Today?42:07 What Not to Panic About44:03 Where to Start Learning About RomeConnect 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

Tim Fletcher is a pioneer in the Addictions and Complex Trauma field. After 30+ years of helping others as a pastor, his own trauma recovery and work in addictions treatment led him to recognize how deeply Complex Trauma intersects with addiction, mental health, behaviour, and coping. In this episode, we discuss:0:00 What People Misunderstand About Trauma3:02 How Childhood Safety and Attachment Shape Trauma6:33 Is the Psychiatric Definition of Trauma Too Narrow?7:49 Why Trauma Makes People Feel “Something Is Wrong With Me”9:29 How Childhood Experiences Shape Self-Worth15:08 People Pleasing as Trauma Responses16:46 Can You Rediscover Your True Self After Trauma?21:22 Understanding the Healing Process for Trauma26:49 Narcissistic Family Systems and Complex Trauma30:36 Betrayal Trauma in Families and Relationships34:32 Why Some People Develop Trauma Responses and Others Don’t40:28 Emotionally Unavailable Parents and Attachment Patterns42:06 Why People Attract Narcissistic Partners48:51 The Narcissistic Relationship Cycle (Warning Signs)52:55 Gaslighting and Narcissistic Manipulation55:08 Starting the Healing Journey From Complex Trauma58:21 What Actually Helps People Heal Trauma1:01:31 Why Safe Relationships Are Essential for HealingConnect with Tim: https://www.timfletcher.ca/Connect 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/personaldevelopmentDisclaimer: Tim Fletcher is not a doctor or licensed therapist; he is a counsellor in Canada and has worked with people with Complex Trauma and Addiction for decades. This video is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment.

Simon Jeffries is a former Royal Marines Commando and Special Boat Service (SBS) operator, who served on multiple combat deployments in Afghanistan. His career in UK Special Forces involved operating in some of the most physically and psychologically demanding environments in the military, where the ability to perform under extreme pressure is non-negotiable.After leaving the military, Simon founded The Natural Edge, where he now works as a performance coach, helping leaders, athletes and high-performing professionals develop the mindset, discipline and operating systems required to perform consistently under pressure.Drawing on lessons from Special Forces selection, combat operations and performance psychology, Simon teaches individuals how to regulate their nervous system, sharpen their thinking and build the habits that allow them to show up as their best selves every day.Timestamps:0:00 What Does “Consistent Under Pressure” Actually Mean?1:15 How Special Forces Test Performance Under Pressure3:10 Why Pressure Reveals Who You Really Are4:20 Fatigue Makes Cowards Of Us All5:08 The Hidden Ways People Sabotage Themselves Under Pressure6:45 Reacting vs Responding To Stress8:17 How To Train Emotional Control10:30 Training Your Mind Like A Muscle11:54 The “Stop – Pause – Respond” Technique12:20 The Minimum Effective Dose For Mental Discipline14:25 How Special Forces Train Emotional Regulation15:39 How Emotions Can Ruin Your Life16:20 The 95/5 Rule For Life And Success18:50 Small Daily Habits That Transform Performance21:00 The 60-Minute “Freedom Gap” That Changes Your Day22:50 Discipline As An Operating System24:00 The Habits That Put You In The Top 5%26:48 Why Motivation Is Overrated27:03 The Power Of Your “Why”29:20 How To Stay Consistent When Motivation Disappears31:00 Identity, Discipline And Showing Up32:04 Tough Body Or Tough Mind For Special Forces Selection?33:00 Why You Actually Need Both34:00 Why Strong Bodies Still Fail Selection35:30 How Simon Trained For Special Forces Selection38:00 Talent vs Hard Work42:36 The Military Unit Harder Than Special Forces45:20 Final Thoughts On Discipline And MindsetConnect with Simon:IG - https://www.instagram.com/the.natural.edge/The Natural Edge - https://thenaturaledge.comLinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjeffries/Connect 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

Robert Cialdini is a psychologist and internationally recognised expert on the science of influence and persuasion. He is the author of severla bestselling books including 'Influence.' In this episode, Robert and I discuss:00:00 – The 7 Psychological Triggers That Control Decisions09:41 – Why Admitting Your Weakness Makes You More Persuasive14:32 – The “Door-in-the-Face” Trick That Gets More Yeses17:06 – How Small Yeses Rewire Someone’s Self-Image24:20 – The One Word That Makes People Say Yes 28:42 – The Social Proof Trick That Made Millions for the UK Government35:03 – Pre-Suasion: How to Win Before You Even Speak41:05 – The Flower Shop Study That Doubled Phone Numbers49:27 – Are We Actually Rational?54:08 – What Makes Life Worth Living?More from Robert: https://cialdini.com/Connect 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

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a board-certified gastroenterologist, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and one of the world’s leading voices on the gut microbiome. His new book, Plant Powered Plus, is about inflammation and how to reduce it by healing the gut.In this episode, we go beyond “eat more fibre” and break down the real driver behind modern disease: chronic inflammation.We explore why over 130 conditions — from heart disease to depression — share the same inflammatory root, how your gut controls 70% of your immune system, and why stress, trauma, loneliness, and modern living may be damaging your gut more than food alone.Dr. B explains the gut–immune connection in simple terms, reveals what’s changed in the last 125 years, and shares the daily habits that genuinely lower inflammation — including fibre, polyphenols, fermented foods, omega-3s, and even forgiveness.If you care about energy, resilience, mental clarity, and long-term health — this episode is essential listening.Timestamps:00:00 – Dr Will Bulsiewicz’s journey from gut health to inflammation00:50 – The inflammation crisis & 130+ diseases04:15 – Is inflammation a cause or consequence?08:44 – The gut–immune triangle explained12:05 – Why your gut is your first line of defence16:55 – Acute vs chronic inflammation18:30 – Why medicine focuses on organs21:39 – How modern medicine became symptom-focused24:46 – Why 70% of the immune system lives in the gut27:00 – Your microbiome tells the story of your life28:46 – What’s really driving inflammation today33:55 – Science vs “holistic health”37:48 – The mind–body connection (mechanisms)39:55 – How trauma affects the brain & body42:10 – Stress, CRH & the gut barrier45:37 – Chronic stress & inflammation46:45 – Why stress disrupts digestion48:28 – The patient who healed by quitting her job49:04 – Sympathetic vs parasympathetic states50:04 – What changed in the last 125 years52:30 – Loneliness, safety & health54:39 – Loneliness vs smoking (health impact)55:43 – What you can practically do56:10 – Fibre & short-chain fatty acids58:17 – Polyphenols & colourful foods1:00:51 – Healthy fats & omega-3s1:02:00 – Fermented foods & inflammation1:03:51 – The 15-minute morning routine1:05:00 – Forgiveness, stress & healing1:07:04 – Closing thoughtsConnect 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/personaldevelopmentLISTEN ON SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/1R0aL3nQYXcYFc0FaNai08?si=2ea63f84e2da49f2Follow Dr. B for practical, science-backed strategies on gut health and inflammation:https://theguthealthmd.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmdYoutube:  @theguthealthmd  BUY Plant Powered Plus - https://theguthealthmd.com/plantpoweredplus

Garrett Gunderson is an author, speaker, and financial advocate. In this episode, we discuss:00:00 What Most People Get Wrong About Money02:10 The NFT Mistake & Chasing The Next Big Thing05:20 Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Diversify Too Early07:10 The Scarcity Mindset That Almost Ruined My Marriage11:45 Why No One Shrinks Their Way To Wealth13:30 The 3 Types of Expenses (And The One That Makes You Rich)16:20 Why Diversification Can Keep You Average19:10 The 2008 Crash & Over-leveraging Real Estate22:00 Focus Creates Exponential Growth24:10 The Retirement Lie27:00 Why Only 32% of Millionaires Feel Wealthy29:15 The 18% Rule & The Living Wealthy Account33:00 Reduction Thinking vs Production Thinking36:30 Did Warren Buffett Really Use Compound Interest?40:00 Why 91% of $5M+ Net Worth Own Businesses42:30 The Problem With Dave Ramsey’s Advice45:30 Great For Broke. Bad For Growth.48:00 Loving Debt vs Misusing Debt51:00 Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail With Leverage54:00 What Makes Life Worth Living?Connect 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/personaldevelopmentDisclaimer: The Freedom Pact Podcast is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to constitute, nor should it be relied upon as financial advice.

In this episode, I sit down with Cru Mahoney to discuss what running everyday for 2,786 days has taught him about discipline, why everyone should keep a promise to themselves every day, living an extraordinary life, reconnecting with your childhood dreams and more. Timestamps:0:00 – 2,786 days of running every day6:31 – Ordinary vs extraordinary15:51 – How real confidence is built24:00 – How to never break a promise to yourself27:03 – When habits become identity31:58 – Social media’s attention game40:03 – Why everything feels “uglier” now43:34 – Why Cru has never drank alcohol48:15 – Saying no and owning your differences49:55 – If people actually did what they wanted50:38 – Reconnecting with your childhood self54:14 – Process vs end goals56:25 – What makes life worth living for Cru58:49 – Connect with Cru Connect with Cru:https://www.instagram.com/crumahoney/ @crumahoney  Connect 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

In this episode, I sit down with Dr Anthony Chaffee, a medical doctor and former professional athlete, to examine a controversial but increasingly discussed idea: that humans may be eating in a way that fundamentally conflicts with their biology.Dr Anthony Chaffee is an American medical doctor currently practicing in Australia who, over a span of 20+ years, has researched the optimal nutrition for human performance and health. It is his assertion that most of the so-called chronic diseases we treat are caused by the food we eat, or don't eat, and can be improved, and in some cases reversed, with dietary changes to a species-specific diet.Timestamps:00:00 Why humans may be eating the wrong diet02:55 Humans as Ice Age apex predators05:40 Why plant-based humans went extinct08:40 Survival vs optimal health11:30 Why plants evolved to be toxic14:05 Nearly all plants are chemically defended17:10 Why most plants are inedible20:00 Why humans can survive on plants but shouldn’t23:10 Nutrients humans cannot get from plants26:15 Why ketosis may be the natural human state29:40 Foods humans never evolved to eat33:00 Ultra-processed food and modern disease36:40 Why chronic disease is man-made40:10 Diabetes as carbohydrate poisoning44:00 Reversing heart disease with diet47:30 Cognitive decline and dementia reversal51:40 Ketogenic diets and cancer treatment55:55 Why hunter-gatherers didn’t get chronic disease01:00:05 What happens when traditional diets become Western01:04:30 The life expectancy myth explained01:08:45 Did ancient humans live longer than us?01:12:25 Inuit diets and extreme fat intake01:16:20 Why fat doesn’t cause heart disease01:20:10 The human lifespan may be 120 years01:24:00 Are we dying decades too early?01:27:55 When Dr Chaffee stopped eating plants01:31:45 What happened to his health afterward01:35:35 Plant toxins, pesticides, and carcinogens01:39:25 Why fibre may not be essential01:43:15 Hormesis: when “small doses” fail01:47:05 Why nutrition science is broken01:50:00 Final argument for a species-appropriate dietConnect with Dr Chaffee:Youtube:  @anthonychaffeemd  instagram.com/anthonychaffeemdtwitter.com/anthony_chaffeedranthonychaffee.comConnect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.comhttps://Tiktok.com/personaldevelopmentDisclaimer: The Freedom Pact Podcast is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to constitute, nor should it be relied upon as, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast. Listeners should not disregard, delay, or substitute professional medical advice because of information discussed on the podcast or associated materials.

Kristen Farris is a top New York Divorce Lawyer with over two decades of experience. In this episode, Kristen uses her experience working with hundreds of divorces couples to discuss:00:00 Why Women Are Filing for Divorce More Than Ever03:30 The Biggest Causes of Divorce Today04:50 Professions With the Highest Cheating Rates06:50 The Real Reason People Cheat08:10 Red Flags That Predict Divorce10:55 Conversations Couples Avoid Before Marriage13:30 Why 85% of Divorcees Remarry 16:20 Do All Divorces Get Nasty?21:20 Is Marriage Still Worth the Risk?23:00 The Real Benefits of Marriage 26:00 Acting Married Without Being Married28:15 The Biggest Divorce Myths30:15 The Craziest Divorce Fights Kristen Has Seen33:00 Should Everyone Get a Prenup?36:10 The Craziest Prenup Clause Ever Enforced40:10 Taylor Swift & TraVis Kelce's Prenup45:15 Kim Kardashian's 'All's Fair'45:50 What Makes Life Worth LivingFollow Kristen: https://www.instagram.com/divorcelawyerkristen/Connect 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