Altered States

Altered States

By Josh Gape & Harry WilliamsAlternative HealthHealth & Fitness
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Altered States episodes

  • Ep17 | Sam Harris on Neuro-Diversity, the Eduction System & Ancient Wisdom

    In this episode Josh, Harry & Sam talk about Autism, the education system, Sam's upcoming piggyback marathon, medication for kids, surviving in the wild and more. 

    Show outline:
    00:00 - Intro 

    2:55 - Sam's background 

    5:30 - How Sam defines his work

    7:10 - How not everyone who has Autism has the same characteristics

    8:20 - The change in diagnosis 

    11:00 - Training that Sam gives  

    11:48 - How diagnosis is subjective

    14:14 - The problem with kids being medicated for not being able to sit still 

    16:14 - Calling something wrong when it's just different 

    17:20 - Street smart vs school smart 

    18:13 - Problems with the school system 

    22:20 - Benefits of kids being outside  

    25:17 - Increases in stressors enhancing symptoms 

    26:00 - Problems with Ritalin

    28:39 - Not learning useful skills in school

    30:19 - Being taught what to think, not how to think

    31:00 - Steiner schools

    35:33 - How kids develop and learn differently 

    36:18 - The problem with the word education

    37:00 - Sneaky old

    38:10 - The Piggyback Marathon

    44:21 - Benefits of opting into a challenge 

    46:20 - Nurturing Gratitude 

    48:25 - Getting a win transfers to the rest of your life 

    50:09 - Does the liver king actually eat raw testicle? 

    51:30 - Bodybuilders still being very impressive despite taking steroids 

    53:56 - Recent research showing how cooking food helped our evolution 

    56:50 - How fermentation has sprung up in so many different ancient civilisations 

    57:50 - How we don’t value our food anymore

    1:01:44 - How lots of people don’t prioritise nutrition for kids 

    1:03:35 - How a stimulant can calm kids down

    1:06:25 - How lots of successful entrepreneurs have similar traits to ADHD / ADD

    1:08:15 - How the medical system is too fast to medicate 

    1:11:10 - Bolognesegate

    1:17:50 - Sam's prehistory challenges 

    1:20:06 - Working with running deer 

    1:23:47 - Hunting / being in the wild in UK

    1:30:45 -  How can we re-introduce nature into modern life 

    1:31:35 - Antibiotics 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Sam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ancientwarriorwellness/
    Sam's Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/neurodivepod
    Sam's Email: [email protected]
    Neurodive Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/neurodivetraining
    Running Deer's Website: https://www.runningdeer.org.uk

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    1 hr 39 min
  • Ep 16 | Rugby, Beef Testicles, A.I. & Surviving in the Wildnerness

    In this episode Josh & Harry talk; rugby, Artificial Intelligence, surviving in the wild, UFC and more. 

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    Show Outline:
    0:39 - Catch Up

    1:46 - Not overstaying your welcome 

    2:44 - When to put on your blue light blocking glasses

    4:10 - Optimised male now released 

    4:38 - Harry’s offal cooking 

    6:22 - Exeter Chief's latest rugby match 

    9.34 - Josh the prince of the tackle gauntlet 

    11:00 - Traveling with the rugby team vs football teams

    12:54 Community in the traditional sense 

    15:55 - Moving to Hartpury college at a young age

    19:38 - Using fake ID’s to go to clubs underage 

    23:02 - Parents letting kids make mistakes

    27:03 - Our brain not being able to compute things

    30.01 - Problem with A.I. 

    34.44 - Dogs being more aware than us

    37:08 - How prepped are Josh & Harry 

    38:27 - Learning to spearfish / survive in the wild 

    42:26 - How we have gained and lost knowledge 

    44:55 - Where would you go if the power went down?

    45:16 - UFC Talk

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...

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    56 min
  • Ep 15 | Dan Strauss on Sandbag Training, UFC, BJJ & Internet Trolls

    In this episode Josh, Harry & Dan talk about; Strength training with sandbags, MMA, grappling in the UFC, Dans approach for recovering from injuries and more. 

    Show outline: 
    1:18 Sandbag training

    5:23 - Dan's back injury & how it led to him lifting sandbags 

    9:45 - Round back & knees over toes 

    11:40 - Different numbers from barbell to sandbags 

    14:57 - Do you actually need to focus more for sandbag training?

    15:49 - Problem with mindless repetition 

    17:29 - Dan’s sandbag instructional 

    21:05 - Unconventional strength training in Jui Jitsu 

    23:15 - Different styles of sandbags 

    24:42 - Dan’s collection of sandbags 

    29:24 - High rep vs low rep with sandbags

    33.14 - Standard week of training for Dan

    34:45 - Story of the Iron Pimp

    40.27 - Importance of a good vibe in a gym 

    42:19 - Up and coming MMA fighters in Cage Warriors 

    46:25 - What current UFC fighter would give Dan the best grappling match

    49:49 - Difference between MMA grappling and BJJ 

    51:59 - Best foundation for MMA

    55.54 - Physicality in MMA 

    56:54 - Would Dan ever fight MMA

    1:01:40 - What could rival the UFC 

    1:05:50 - Underground fights in London

    1:08:05 - UFC Welterweight talk

    1:09:12 - Who’s the best Jui Jitsu practitioner in MMA? 
     
    1:12:52 - Will we ever see Gordon Ryan in UFC

    1:16:38 - How has Dan approached recovery on his latest injury 

    1:25:50 - The importance of feeling pain 

    1:27:18 - Importance of not making unconscious decisions with your health

    1:31:30 - Online haters 

    1:33:50 - How negative comments can outweigh positive ones

    1:36:10 - Whats the future for Dan?

    1:42:40 - The motivation you get when your off with injury 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raspberry_ape/?hl=en
    Dan's Sandbag instructional: https://raspberryape.com/products/ape-strong-sandbag-training-for-grapplers-instructional-video
    Dan's Grip training instructional: https://raspberryape.com/products/apestrong

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    1 hr 46 min
  • Ep 14 | Mastering Sleep with Dan White

    In this episode Josh, Harry & Dan talk about all things sleep including; how much do we actually need, working with technology to enhance sleep, the impact light has and what to do if you have a bad nights sleep plus lots more! 

    Show outline: 
    1:06. - Dan's background 

    6:25. - Changing the school system 

    7:32. - Quitting a gaming addiction cold turkey 

    8:30. - How much sleep do we need? 

    10.09. - How light exposure effects sleep 

    12:39. - Circadian rhythm

    16:20. - Sleep stages 

    18:39. - How alcohol can effect your sleep for multiple days 

    22:07. - How light exposure is the elephant in the room when it comes to sleep 

    23:16. - Finding ways to use technology rather than avoiding it 

    25:53. - Blue light blocking glasses

    30:35. - Getting outside at the start of the day to optimise sleep 

    31:25. - How temperature effects sleep 

    35:13. - How coffee effects sleep

    39:35. - How we have a natural occurring cortisol spike in the morning 

    41:28. - Melatonin supplements 

    42:33. - Magnesium supplements

    45:35. - Eating windows 

    49:45. - How the ketogenic diet can effect your sleep 

    55:01. - Orthosomnia

    56:13. - Having a relaxation routine in the evening 

    58:59. - What to do and what not to do when you wake up in the middle of the night 

    1:01:55. - The one thing you can do to create the best sleep environment

    1:02:48. - Mouth tape to enhance sleep 

    1:03:30. - What is snoring?

    1:06:04. - The relationship between sleep & ghrelin (the hunger hormone) 

    1:08:28. - What to do if you have a bad nights sleep (binaural beats: https://youtu.be/nYLLKGkKcm8)

    1:13:30. - How technologies are effecting our biology 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Dan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwhitehealth/
    Dan's personal website: https://www.danielwhitehealth.com/about
    Sleep better, live better Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepbetterlivebetteruk/
    Sleep better, live better website: https://www.sleepbetterlivebetter.co.uk

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    1 hr 21 min
  • Ep 13 | Q&A with Alec Hepburn

    In this Q&A episode Josh, Harry and Alec answer questions such as: What will the world be like in a years time? How to find your passion, benefits of cold water, dream dinner guests and more. 

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    Show outline:
    1.42. - If you were granted one wish to have an abundance of anything you’d like, what would it be?

    3.24. - Where do you see yourself in a years time?

    6.23.  - Where do you see APE in the near future?

    7.06. - Is the Liver King stealing Josh’s shine?

    8.48.  - Where do you see the world in the next year?

    12.14. - If you could travel back to anytime in your life, what advice would you give yourself at that point? 

    16.48. - Do you believe in star signs?

    20.59. - If 9-5 work life brings you down but you have no work dream, where do you go from there?

     25.07.  - Whats your experience moving away from toxic activities?

    31.07. - How to break bad habits and create good ones?

    33.38. - Will cold showers give you as much benefit as cold water submerging?

    39.10. - Thoughts on Crypto?

    50.06.  - Who wins in a fight... a Gorilla or a Grizzly?

    51.50. - What habits have you developed during lockdown?

    57.12. - Evening go to meal?

    1.00.03. - How many oak trees in an acorn?

    1.04.00. - Practices to help relax after a busy day?

    1.06.01. - Is Harry Single?

    1.06.50. - How to find meaning & purpose In life?

    1.07.33. - How to manage brain damage & concussions?

    1.09.09. - If you could go back to any time in history, where would you go & why?

    1.14.01. - Top 3 dinner quests & why?

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Alecs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alechepburn/

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep 12 | Altered States with Mo Bouaziz Part 2

    In this episode Josh, Harry & Mo talk about; the problems with some 'alternative health practitioners', can allopathic medicine work alongside alternative medicine, questioning faith, exploring different religions & more. 

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    Show Outline:
    0.36. - Problems with finding sincere alternative practitioners

    1.11. - Importance of cutting out the crap 

    5.07. - Mo’s approach to have less high quality clients

    7.36. - The responsibility to take someones money and promise them an outcome 

    9.09. - The benefits of Mo working for himself 

    10.04. - Mo's approach to what he does 

    11.46. - Can you live the lifestyle you promote if your working 7 days a week? 

    12.54. - Can allopathic medicine work with alternative medicine

    15.40. - The importance of self regulation 

    17.44. - Questioning faith 

    20.15. - How people will find there spiritual compass 

    22.07. - Exploring different religions  

    23.55. - The problem with mindlessly following rituals 

    29.50. - What does Islam mean?

    31.15. - Potential for a new path  

    33.44. - The coming of a false messiah

    37.30. - Importance of exploring faith 

    45.10. - Breakdown of what Mo does 

    47.26. - Importance of good quality natural candles 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Mo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bouazizco/

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    50 min
  • Ep 11 | Thirty Year Recap

    In this episode Josh & Harry talk about; Overriding your reptilian brain, meditation, extreme ownership, the benefits of eating testicles & the main lessons they both learnt during their first 30 years on earth. 

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    Show Outline:
    0.55. - Cold water challenge 
    2.05. - Is comfort ever a good thing?
    2.96. - Harry getting dropped from county teams
    6.02. - Rugby coaches being sadistic 
    7.57. - Overriding your reptilian brain 
    8.15. - Violence is a vice
    10.02. - I, we, all 
    11.18. - Seeing your child’s characteristics develop 
    13.57. - Different upbringing working differently 
    14.30. - Exeter getting their first win of the season / making winning into a habit
    18.14. - The four neurotransmitters / Charles Poloquin article: https://revolutionaryprogramdesign.com/neurotransmitter/
    24.18. - APE Nutrition update
    25.18. - Eating raw meat 
    28.39. - Liver king's workout 
    29.35. - Brutal Strongfit sessions
    30.30. - Testicle supplement / testosterone 
    35.50. - Josh and Harry turning 30 
    38.14. - The main lesson Josh learnt in the first 30 years of his life 
    45.30. - Josh’s meditation retreat in India 
    48.25. - Having the same 35 minutes each morning 
    49.56. - Harry’s gratitude on his birthday 
    51.29. - Seeing people act as if their on autopilot 
    52.16. - How Josh struggled with public speaking 
    54.22. - People who hold grudges 
    56.58. - Extreme ownership
    1.0.47. - Ram Dass
    1.02.30. - Gratitude 
    1.04.25. - Wilder vs Fury 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Ep 10 | Altered States with the Wolf Man Jamie Harkin

    In this episode Josh, Harry & Jamie talk about; stepping away from a corporate job to follow your dream and dive deep into the world of dogs. They discuss points such as why dogs don't go for 'walks' and how they pick up and mirror their owners energy. 

    Show outline: 
    2.30. - Teaching the owner rather than the dog

    3.20. - How Jamie met Harry & Josh

    5.00. - How Jamie entered the ‘corporate world’

    6.00. - Jamie's family salvage yard

    7.22. - The Camden horse statues 

    12.04. - How Jamie got introduced to training dogs

    19.30. - How the salvage yard played a big part Jamie learning to train dogs

    22.22. - The process of refining training

     24.33. - Changing career to pursue training dogs 

    30.05. - Choosing the right time to commit to your passion 

    32.14. - Invaluable experience from customer service jobs 

    34.02. - How dogs pick up on energy 

    38.03. -  A dog owners trainer

    41.33. - Verbal cues for dogs 

    43.03. - Why dogs don’t go for ‘walks’

    47.20. - Selective breeding 

    51.12. - How different predators unite

    53.25. - Dealing with the death of Sabre and how this lead to an identity crisis

    58.03. - Dealing with social anxiety

    1.01.13. - Transition to full time dog training 

    1.06.55. - Should people need a license to own dogs?

    1.12.20. - Dog nutrition 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/k9harkin/
    Jamies website: https://www.k9harkin.com/blog

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Ep 9 | Is Perspective Everything?

    In this episode Josh & Harry talk about; Perspective, learning lessons through tough experiences, re-wiring your brain and becoming the best version of yourself. 

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    Show outline: 
    0.46. - Pre-season ending for Harry

    1.34. - How long do you have to train before getting serious benefits

    3.00. - What's coming next for APE Nutrition 

    5.55. - Eating ‘stranger’ parts of the animal 

    9.20. - What are ‘natural flavourings’

    12.09. - The Carter Institute & the state shift challenge 

    14.12. - Benefits of walking 

    16.06. - Perspective change from working in finance to starting APE

    18.16. - How perspective effected runners 

    20.30. - The power of placebo

    22.18. - How perception can make you think something is worse

    23.33. - Dr Joe Dispenza

    27.00. - Emulating the habits of people you look up to

    29.05. - Learning lessons through tough experiences

    32.50. - How getting angry at someone else is really just effecting you 

    34.10. - Being the ultimate version of yourself 

    36.55. - Duncan Trussel 

    39.55. - People who continuously make the same mistake over and over 

    41.55. - Re-wiring your brain 

    44.15. - Self parenting  

    46.18. - Enemas 

    48.46. - UFC talk 

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...

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    58 min
  • Ep 8 | Altered States with Mo Bouaziz

    In this episode Josh, Harry & Mo dive into concepts like how to find identity, developing emotional intelligence, having the courage to make sacrifices, how to navigate stress in the modern world and much more. 

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    Show Outline:
    0.50 - How Josh met Mo

    5.3 - Blood cupping 

    6.56 - Mo’s story 

    15.09 - How trauma channels intro striving for success

    17.05 - Conflict between values

    19.20 - Being rejected 

    21.30 - Entering university 

    22.22 - Mo’s experience in the hospital 

    33.20 - Trauma being in your DNA

    40.27  - Society today is creating disease 

    40.50 - How food today is lacking substance 

    41.50 - Small clip  

    43.30 - Mo going on to study nutrition

    44.20 - Lifeless people

    48.17 - Dorian Yates taking his own path 

    50.10 - How swimming in the sea clears josh's head  

    52.20 - Having the courage to make sacrifices

    54.10 - How attachments to superficial things leads to imbalance and stress

    55.40 - Finding your identity 

    1.02.36- If you have a dream you don’t need a nightmare 

    1.03.52 - Your soul needs nourishment 

    1.07.10 - Human anatomy 

    1.09.40 - The benefits of breathing properly 

    1.11.30 - Being stuck in modern life

    Josh's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ape_nutrition/
    Harry's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harry.willi...
    Mo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bouazizco/

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    1 hr 19 min

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