When was the last time you challenged your limitations and achieved the extraordinary? Hosted by athlete, influencer and mental health campaigner Josh Patterson, Josh interviews guests who have pushed through physical and mental barriers and defied the odds. Celebrating remarkable stories of resilience, Limitless picks apart the moments where greatness comes from times of adversity and inspires listeners to redefine their own version of being limitless.
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Celebrating the stories of physical and mental resilience with extraordinary men and women, Biceps & Banter proves that strength comes from overcoming challenges you never thought possible. Hosted by PT, author and all round powerhouse Laura Hoggins, also known as 'Biceps', this debut season tackles preconceptions about health, wellness and strength, in a way that will leave you feeling lifted and ready to take on anything.
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Earthling Ed speaks to Josh this week about approaching everything from a place of compassion. Recognised as a figurehead in the vegan and activist movement Ed talks about the problem with accepting the status quo, that we're all able to make small changes that make a big impact in this captivating episode.…
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Adventurous is Ash Dykes' middle name. As a 3x World First Record Holder, Ash is continually looking to set the bar higher. Following his latest 6,400km trek in China, in which he became the first person to walk the entire length of the Yangtze River, Josh speaks to him about what it took, physically and emotionally in this exciting and motivating …
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Rolling across America with Gabriel Cordell
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In this special episode, Josh is joined by the remarkable Gabriel Cordell, the first person to roll his wheelchair across the bredth of America. Gabriel speaks to Josh about the life changing accident that crushed his spinal cord and left him paralyzed from his mid-chest down. But most importantly, how he found his strength and determination to per…
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Seeing the world before it goes blind with Alexandra Adams
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Today Josh is joined by the adventurous and ambitious Alexandra Adams who is a deaf-blind medical student. Telling Josh her story of determination and strength during times of poor health, Alexandra is hoping to change the way people percieve disability and difference in the NHS. Stressing the need for empathy and understanding when treating patien…
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In this episode of Limitless, Josh is joined by a remarkable woman who has positively paved the way for body diversity in the modelling industry. Jada Sezer was not only the first plus size model to walk the runway in the UK, but is also an ambassador for Young Minds - a charity that is helping young people with mental health concerns. Listen in as…
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Sumitting the tallest peaks with Nirmal Purja
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This week, Josh speaks to a remarkable man who has just smashed the world record of climbing the 14 highest peaks in just 6 months and 6 days. Sharing his stories of strength, determination and near death experiences, Nims shows how powerful a mindset can be in overcoming the toughest of times. In this special episode, Josh unpicks the motivations …
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Changing the game of Veganism with James Wilks
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This thought-provoking episode explores how ingrained our perceptions can be. Leading the conversation in veganism and its remarkable benefits is ex MMA fighter James Wilks, who earlier this year released his groundbreaking Netflix documentary The Game Changers. Today, Josh unpacks how important it is to be challenged in all aspects of our lives, a…
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To kick off season 2 of Limitless, Nick Butter joins Josh to talk about his record breaking challenge, of running a marathon in every country in the world. Completed on the 10th November this year, Josh was able to catch Nick in between collecting his passport and his final stretch, as they talk about some of the challenges he encountered along the…
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Becoming the change - with law maker Gina Martin
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Gina Martin fought the law and won. At the beginning of 2019, Gina made upskirting - the act of taking a sexually intrusive photograph up someone’s skirt without their permission - illegal. As a law changer, writer and activist, Gina shares with Josh the inner determination and drive she had to make change possible. This episode is sponsored by MOM…
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Running alongside grief - with William Goodge
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William Goodge also knows every step of the way from John O Groats to Lands End. In August this year he undertook the challenge to run the length of the UK, 850 miles, to raise money for charity following the death of his mother to Lymphoma cancer. William's strength has been in the positivity he has found from his grief, which has enabled him to p…
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Firefighting at Grenfell - with April Cachia
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In the first week at her new job, April Cachia had no idea that her life was about to change forever. As one of the firefighters at Grenfell Tower, April helped more than 20 people escape as she responded in the best way she could to the tragedy. Josh talks to April about the impact this has had on her life, and how she believes that her previous e…
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Reality star, presenter and good friend of Josh's is Sam Thompson. Revealing a darker side to the reality TV world, Sam talks about continuing to live in the public eye, and the impact immediate fame has had on his mental well-being. Sam shares his learnings from growing up in the limelight and taking ownership of the mistakes he's made along the w…
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Life after gang culture - with Richard Riakporhe
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Stabbed at the age of 15 during a mugging, Richard Riakporhe knows the systemic issues of knife crime all too well. Turning his trauma into triumph, Richard became the WBA Intercontinental Champion title holder and is passionate about using his public presence to inspire young people out of gang culture and knife crime. Listen in as Richard and Jos…
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Redefining our bodies as extraordinary - with Chessie King
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Acclaimed for spreading positivity to her online community, Chessie King wants to reframe the internal dialogue we have with ourselves. Chessie speaks to Josh about recognising the responsible way we should consume Instagram and rebelling against a world of filters. The pair speak about past struggles with body image and the industry - how it has i…
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From paralysis to marathon - with Ben Tansley
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In 2017, Ben Tansley was involved in a paralysing motorcycle accident on his journey home after celebrating host of the podcast, Josh’s birthday. As these two close friends talk about life after Ben’s accident, Ben tells Josh how this life changing moment has led him to push harder than ever before to find strength from adversity. Talking about cha…
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When was the last time you challenged your limitations and achieved the extraordinary? Hosted by athlete, influencer and mental health campaigner Josh Patterson, Josh interviews guests who have pushed through physical and mental barriers and defied the odds. Celebrating remarkable stories of resilience, Limitless picks apart the moments where great…
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What does it take to have Biceps like Briggs?
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In the final instalment of three bonus episodes, Laura talks to her idol Sam Briggs about the longevity of her career, having initially trained as a firefighter, an enthusiastic footballer, endurance competitor and eventually turned into a successful career within CrossFit, winning the Games in 2013.…
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In the second of three bonus episodes, Laura chats to Kristin Holte about how it feels to be the second fittest woman in the whole world. The sacrifices you need to make to become the best, and celebrating winning a podium spot by eating a burger!By Laura Hoggins + Mags Creative
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In this very special bonus episode, Laura chats to Annie Thorisdottir, the first woman to win the CrossFit Games two years in a row. She openly talks about her views on body confidence and empowering women, inspiring a generation as she continues to compete in her sport.By Laura Hoggins + Mags Creative
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The importance of empathy in the gym with Ben Gotting
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Recorded on location, for the season finale Laura takes us full circle to where her fitness career began: The Foundry Gym. We learn all about the magic of a plan-b with guest Ben Gotting, co-founder of The Foundry and ex-professional rugby player. In this episode, we hear about the importance of making people feel welcome and supported and why buil…
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The limitless mindset with Josh Patterson
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This week Laura chats to committed athlete, world record challenge setter and mental health campaigner, Josh Patterson about living with a limitless mindset. We learn how Josh has used his platform in the public eye to raise awareness of disability and mental health, two topics very close to his heart. Together they discuss how fostering a sense of…
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Entrepreneurship and a finding your tribe with KOBOX founder Shane Collins
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Shane Collins is the founder of the London’s first ever boutique boxing gym, KOBOX. Together Shane and Laura discuss the KOBOX ethos of inclusivity and accessibility within the fitness communities, championing the belief that you don’t need to be the best at something to find its true value. Effort over results, both in business and in life, is the…
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The Olympic mindset and the power of mental resilience with Aimee Fuller
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This week, Laura chats to Aimee Fuller - a British slopestyle snowboarder who represented Great Britain at the 2014 Winter Olympics and 2018 Winter Olympics. As the first woman to land a double back flip in a competition, Aimee shares her career highs and lows and how positivity, passion and mindset are the three most important things when it comes…
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Becoming the world's strongest woman with Donna Moore
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What began as a cosmetic journey has resulted in remarkable strength and achievement. Recorded at Birmingham's BodyPower event, Laura talks with Donna Moore, British Strongwoman and winner of the 2016 and 2017 World's Strongest Woman competition. Together, they discuss closing the gap between the sexes in the coverage of the sport and why Donna bel…
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The difference between body confidence and body positivity with Michelle Elman
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We're living in a time where traditional language around beauty and body image is constantly evolving. This week's conversation helps us to understand the difference between body confidence and body positivity and its impact on the relationship we have with ourselves. #ScarredNotScared campaigner, five-board accredited Body Confidence Coach and awa…
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Respecting your body with Joslyn Thompson Rule
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There's training, and then there's training right. Joslyn Thompson Rule, Nike master coach and PT with over 14 years experience by the bar, provides a leading light for women in fitness. Laura and Joslyn discuss everything from beating the fear and dispelling preconceptions of the gym as a manzone, to navigating social media and how your period can…
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Bridging the gap between traditional medicine and the latest developments in nutrition, The Food Medic's Dr Hazel Wallace is on a mission to dispel health myths that are unfounded in evidence. As a qualified medical doctor, podcast host, best-selling author and personal trainer, Hazel discusses how moving away from being defined by a number on a sc…
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Celebrating the stories of physical and mental resilience with extraordinary men and women, Biceps and Banter proves that strength comes from overcoming challenges you never thought possible. Hosted by PT, author and all round powerhouse Laura Hoggins, also known as 'Biceps', this debut season tackles preconceptions about health, wellness and stren…
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