Running alongside grief - with William Goodge

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.

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 episode.

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 persue such a challenge following many years of depression and drug dependancy.

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 patience Alexandra talks about the moments in her hospital care that gave her insight into what being a good doctor involves.

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 Jada tells Josh her motivations for opening up beauty ideals and why it is so important to her that young people find their voice and develop their confidence.

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 behind taking on such a feat, as well as the moments where Nims puts others before himself in some of the most dangerous places in the world. 

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, as James debunks myths that he learned during the 7 year long production of his documentary.

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 way, as well as some of his highs, and what drove him to complete such a mighty feat.

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 MOMA https://www.momafoods.co.uk/

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 process his sadness into determination. Listen in as he and Josh chat about finding positivity from pain.