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  • #396: Dr Orion Taraban - Dating Doctor On What Women Really Want, Dating Apps & More
    Dec 4 2025

    Dr. Orion Taraban is an expert in relationships and personal development, a licensed psychologist and an established leader in popular psychology.

    Timestamps:

    Is Having A Boyfriend Embarrassing Now? 00:00

    How Social Media Has Changed Relationships 11:30

    The Problem With Dating Apps 23:00

    Strategies For Dating Apps 28:00

    Knowing What Your Partner Needs Without Asking 45:00

    Connect With Orion 58:30


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    1 h
  • #395: Chris Binch - Paratrooper On P-Company Selection, Hardest Challenges, Lessons From Service & More
    Nov 30 2025

    Chris Binch served for 7 years as a Lance corporal with the 2nd Battalion in The Parachute Regiment, with operational tours in Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland and Macedonia. In this episode, Chris & Lewis discuss:

    P-Company Selection & The Parachute Regiment 0:00

    Finding Purpose In The Military 08:00

    The 'Brotherhood' 13:00

    Fighting Culture 15:00

    Military Fitness 21:30

    Tours In Northern Ireland & Sierra Leone 26:00

    Dangerous Moments & Close Calls 32:20

    Stolen Valour 40:00

    Are Britain The World's Best Military? 44:20

    Life After The Military 49:00

    What Makes Life Worth Living? 56:10Check out Chris' podcast: @TheOldParatrooperpodcast

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    1 h
  • #394: Lindsay Bruce - SAS Operator On Selection, Elite Mindset, Leadership & More
    Nov 28 2025

    Lindsay Bruce is a former operator with the British Special Air Service (SAS), serving with the 22 SAS Regiment for six years. In this episode, Lindsay & Lewis discuss:


    00:00 The Hardest Day of Lindsay's Career


    06:20 Testing Your Limits


    12:30 Why Join The SAS?


    17:00 SAS Selection


    30:50 The #1 Leadership Trait


    36:00 What Makes British Forces Special


    41:40 The Mission When Lindsay Felt Truly Elite


    44:00 Leaving The SAS


    54:40 What Makes Life Worth Living?


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    58 min
  • #393: Dr. Sarah Hill - Hormone Expert On Birth Control, Periods & Women's Health
    Nov 14 2025

    Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D., is an award-winning researcher, consultant, writer, scientist, communicator, and professor. With nearly 25 years of research experience, she has authored more than 100 scholarly publications and two groundbreaking books that have transformed the conversation about hormones and birth control for women. In this episode, Dr Hill discusses:

    00:00 Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

    04:33 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Daily Life

    09:31 Misconceptions About PMS

    16:05 The Role of Progesterone in Women's Health

    21:44 Building Resilience to Hormonal Changes

    27:48 The Nuances of Women's Health and Fitness

    28:32 Reclaiming Biology in Feminism

    32:18 How Hormones Impact Sexual Desire

    44:59 Three Changes To Better The Lives of WomenMore from Sarah: https://www.sarahehill.com/


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    53 min
  • #392: Dr Stacy Sims - #1 Female Fitness Coach: Most Training Advice Fails Women (This Is What Works)
    Oct 26 2025

    Dr Stacy Sims is an internationally recognised exercise physiologist and nutritionist. Dr Sims' book ROAR has been described as one of the top fitness books of all time. Dr Sims has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, and Dr Sims worked has worked as a research scientist at Stanford university. In addition, Dr Sims is also a former elite athlete, having raced as a cyclist and a triathlete. Dr Sims work has reshaped how athletes and coaches think about women’s training, nutrition, and recovery.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - How Women Were Failed by Sports Science

    05:54 - Sex-specific physiology: How Men and Women Differ

    11:00 - Sex-specific Training - The Evidence For What Works, And What Doesn't

    15:50 - Women: Avoid THIS Morning Gym Mistake

    20:15 - The Optimal Morning Workout Strategy: Feeling, Timing, Fuel

    23:16 - Why Andrew Huberman's Morning Routine May Not Work For Women

    27:00 - Hot & Cold: Sauna & Ice Bath Advice For Women (Surprising)

    29:17 - How Women Should Train Within Their Cycle

    31:30 - Wearabales: Whoop & Oura - How The Algorithms Are Stacked Against Women

    37:00 - Peri & Post-Menopause: Understanding The Biggest Effects on Hormones, Metabolism & Recovery

    42:05 - Advice for training at 20 vs 40

    44:53 - Training during pregnancy

    47:50 - GLP-1 Drugs For Weight Loss: We're in a population experiment

    51:20 - Coming Off GLP-1 Drugs

    53:10 - The Incredible Power Of Creatine

    55:35 - Creatine: Hair loss?

    57:16 - The supplements Dr Sims recommends

    58:17 - The Advice Dr Sims Would advise Every coach

    59:51 - Unbreakable: The Mindset Tips Stacey Uses

    01:02:12 - Rating Athlete Foods 1 - 10

    01:06:01 - Connect with Dr SimsConnect with Dr Sims below:Stacy's Website - https://www.drstacysims.com/?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtube

    Stacy's Newsletter - https://www.drstacysims.com/generic_optin?fbclid=PARlRTSANILGpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzetHy9bGPAbiIyf5bpi_gTlXv3lJ0C4fJ3xjBt3t4Dk49H1KnUfSIbXncFT_aem_rAtOFBtNDqeU61t6_d7VyA&utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeStacy's Product Guide - https://www.drstacysims.com/product_guide?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeStacy's Blog - https://www.drstacysims.com/newsletters/articles?utm_source=oct25_doaceo&utm_medium=social%20&utm_campaign=youtubeYouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UCPD55VPa1ZWx1a_nzWC2VJA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drstacysimsLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-t-sims-phd/

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    1 h et 7 min
  • #391: Rusty Firmin - SAS Legend Reveals All About Iranian Embassy Siege, SAS Selection, Training & More
    Oct 26 2025

    Rusty Firmin is a former British Special Forces operative best known as the Blue Team leader during the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege in London. A highly experienced member of the SAS B Squadron, he played a pivotal role in the iconic counter-terrorism operation. Firmin also served with HQ Squadron 23 SAS as a permanent staff instructor and had earlier military service with 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

    In this episode, Rusty and I discuss:

    0:00 The Iranian Embassy Siege 1980

    14:50 SAS Now Vs Then

    18:50 Britain Have The Best Special Forces In The World

    25:50 SAS Leadership

    30:00 Dealing With Fear & Pressure

    38:30 SAS Selection

    43:30 What Makes Life Worth Living?

    48:00 Connect With Rusty

    More from Rusty: https://www.rusty-firmin.com/

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    50 min
  • #390: Georges St-Pierre: UFOs, The Real UFC GOAT, Processing Fear, Building Confidence & More
    Sep 26 2025

    Georges St-Pierre is a Canadian mixed martial artist and former UFC Welterweight and Middleweight Champion, widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. Known for his exceptional athleticism, fight IQ, and well-rounded skillset, GSP dominated the UFC for over a decade. Beyond the octagon, he’s a respected martial arts ambassador, actor, and advocate for mental and physical discipline.

    In this podcast, Georges and I discuss:

    0:00 GSP's UFO Experience

    13:50 Using Hypnosis & Visualisation

    24:30 How To Beat Bullies

    28:40 Dealing With Fear

    34:40 The Scariest Fight of GSP's Career

    39:30 Who Is The GOAT of MMA?

    41:20 Becoming Champ Vs Staying Champ

    48:30 Influencer Boxing

    55:00 Why The Khabib Fight Never Happened

    1:00:00 Advice To Other FightersConnect with us:

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    1 h et 1 min
  • #389: Mick Hawkes - SAS Legend Reveals All On Undercover Work in Northern Ireland, Being Captured & Why They’re Elite
    Sep 15 2025

    Mick Hawkes QCB is a former member of the British SAS, and a private security consultant.Mick Hawkes is a leader with over 22 years of corporate experience managing extreme and high-risk HSSE operations across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, following a distinguished 22-year military career, including 14 years with 22 Special Air Service (SAS), where he was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for bravery. Mick has an MSc and certification as a Certified Crisis Management Professional (CCMP), and has spent the last 15 years applying his expertise in the Petrochemical, Gas, and Oil industries, presenting security solutions at Board level. Renowned as an honest, composed, and determined professional, Mick is also an accomplished Tier 1 trainer in security and situational awareness, specialising in VIP protection, conflict management, active shooter response, and kidnap and ransom. His leadership has ensured an exemplary 15-year record of zero security incidents under his management.In this conversation today, Mick and I discuss us:00:00 - Getting Captured with Billy Billingham05:18 - Surviving interrogation11:26 - Aftermath of capture14:36 - Reflecting on capture17:27 - Was Mick worried about being killed?24:22 - Mick's honest opinion of Billy Billingham29:08 - Going undercover in Northern Ireland44:18 - How dangerous was Northern Ireland at the time?49:15 - Going undercover with MI550:42 - Why the SAS are the best in the world54:03 - What was it like training with Delta force?58:00 - How to tell if someone is a threat01:08:00 - Staying safe in today's world01:18:00 - Connect with MickConnect with Mick here:https://www.hawkesandco.ukLinks:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)https://www.Instagram.com/freedompactwhttps://ww.twitter.com/freedompactpod Email: freedompact@gmail.com

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    1 h et 21 min