Altered States Unplugged

JoJo Struebing
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Welcome to 'Altered States Unplugged,' the podcast that invites you to transform the way you live. Hosted by JoJo and Kyle, founders of Altered States Wellness, this show is your gateway to a revitalized you. JoJo and Kyle are here to share their expertise and passion for altering states of mind, body, and spirit to help you unlock your full potential. In each episode, you'll discover practical wellness advice, tips, and guidance designed to help you find calm amidst the chaos of daily life. Whether you're seeking to enhance your mental clarity, physical health, or spiritual well-being, 'Altered States Unplugged' provides the insights you need to thrive.

  1. 9h ago

    State Shift #6: Why Your Brain Needs Boredom

    When was the last time you did absolutely nothing? Not Netflix. Not a podcast. Not scrolling in the pickup line. Nothing. For most of us, that's weirdly hard to answer. In this episode of State Shift, we're talking about why your brain needs boredom. We've gotten so uncomfortable with empty space that we fill every red light, waiting room and walk with something. Even the relaxing stuff is still input. We get into what your brain is actually doing when you're "doing nothing" (spoiler: a lot), why closing 10 fun tabs doesn't help when you still have 25 work tabs open, why the first few minutes of quiet can feel so busy, and why we've confused being productive with constant output. Your State Shift this week: the next time you reach for your phone because nothing is happening, wait one minute. Just notice what comes up. Subscribe for a new State Shift every other Tuesday, and send this to the friend who can't stand in line without their phone.

  2. 9h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing EZRA FRECH: "I Was Put on This Earth to Change the Way We See Disability" from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Ezra Frech shares the mindset, discipline, and determination that have shaped his career and led him to win two Paralympic gold medals. From turning heartbreak in Tokyo into motivation to using visualization and meditation to perform under pressure, Ezra reveals how he prepares for the biggest moments of his career. He also opens up about competing on Dancing With the Stars, breaking down misconceptions about disability, and founding Angel City Sports to make adaptive sports more accessible to the next generation. Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. Learn More. At https://chase.com/sapphirereserve JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:20 "Pressure Doesn't Exist" 02:51 The Day Ezra Was Born 06:24 The 15-Hour Surgery At Age 3 11:15 The Kindergarten Letter 13:29 Learning To Handle The Stares 16:21 Overcoming Stigma And Bullying 23:18 Falling In Love With Sports 27:00 Changing Culture & Looking Ahead to LA 2028 31:09 Mentorship From Pau Gasol 33:56 A Message From Novak Djokovic 36:53 How Do You Define Confidence? 40:43 The Moment That Inspired His Paralympic Dream 44:35 Making Team USA At 14 48:41 How Running Blades Actually Work 52:09 Tokyo Heartbreak & "The Man In The Arena" 58:53 Visualizing Paris Gold Every Morning 01:04:50 Protecting His Good Leg 01:11:33 Winning Double Gold & The 20-Minute Rule 01:17:00 Meditation Under Pressure 01:20:34 A Lifelong Dream to Compete on Dancing With the Stars 01:24:14 Inside the Dancing With the Stars Family 01:27:19 Learning To Dance On A Blade 01:30:12 Pressure Is A Privilege 01:32:10 Making Adaptive Sports Mainstream 01:37:10 Ezra On Final 5 Episode Resources Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ezrafrech/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ezrafrech Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/teamezra05/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 5d ago

    #39: Why 90 Minutes is the Perfect Float

    Ninety minutes? What am I supposed to do in there for ninety minutes? We hear this all the time. So in this episode, JoJo and Kyle dig into the question we get more than almost any other: why do we book floats at ninety minutes, and do you actually need that long? Here's the thing. There's no magic switch that flips at minute ninety. But a lot of the modern float research uses ninety-minute sessions, and what researchers have measured is pretty fascinating. In one study, many physiological changes showed up within roughly the first 15 minutes and kept going through the session. In another, floating was compared to watching a relaxing nature documentary (not sitting in traffic), and the float still came out ahead on anxiety, muscle tension and relaxation. We also get into: Why the first 20 minutes can feel busy (hello, snow globe) Why you might lose track of where your body ends What brain imaging shows when you close a few "browser tabs" Why 60 minutes works too, and why we still call 90 the sweet spot The cortisol claim you'll hear everywhere, and why the research is more mixed than people say And honestly, the biggest reason ninety minutes feels so good might be the simplest one. Most of us never give anything ninety uninterrupted minutes anymore. Especially nothing. If you've been curious about floating, or you've floated once and spent the whole time wondering when it would "work," this one's for you. Book your first 90-minute float at your nearest Altered States studio, and send this episode to the friend who can't sit still. For general educational purposes, not medical advice. Please talk with your physician about any health questions. You don't have to do more. You just have to stay.

  4. Oct 6

    State Shift #05: The Recovery Mistake High Performers Keep Making

    You finish the project. You answer the email. You take care of everyone else. And then, only once you're completely running on empty, you finally let yourself rest. Sound familiar? In this episode of State Shift, we're talking about the recovery mistake high performers make over and over: treating rest like a reward you have to earn. We get into why stress isn't actually the problem (stress without recovery is), why you can stop working and still be mentally working, why even a five-minute break counts, and why waiting for the check-engine light to come on is a terrible recovery plan. Because your to-do list will never be finished. And you don't have to drain the battery to 0% before you plug it in. Your State Shift this week: stop asking "Have I done enough to deserve this?" Start asking "Who do I want showing up afterward?" Subscribe for a new State Shift every other Tuesday, and send this to the friend who says they'll rest when everything's done. Learn more about Altered States Wellness here.

  5. Sep 8

    State Shift #04: Gratitude that Doesn't Feel Fake

    Gratitude sounds great in theory… until you're having a terrible week and someone tells you to "just focus on the positive." No thanks. In this episode of 15-Minute State Shift, we're talking about gratitude in a way that actually feels real. Not toxic positivity. Not pretending everything is fine. Not writing "I'm grateful for my family, my health, and my home" on autopilot while feeling absolutely nothing. We're getting into why gratitude can be especially powerful during hard seasons, how our brains naturally latch onto what went wrong, and why the good moments often disappear from memory if we don't slow down long enough to notice them. The shift is simple: get specific. Instead of "I'm grateful for my family," maybe it's, "I'm grateful Kyle made me laugh when I was taking everything way too seriously." Instead of "I'm grateful for my work," maybe it's one conversation, one win, or one tiny moment that reminded you why you care. Because gratitude is not about convincing yourself life is perfect. It's about reminding yourself that the hard thing is not the only thing happening. You can be stressed and grateful. You can be disappointed and grateful. You can be in a messy season and still notice something good. Both can be true. This week's State Shift is a simple 7-day gratitude practice that helps you capture three specific moments each night and actually remember why they mattered. Your State Shift this week: stop trying to feel grateful for everything. Start noticing the few things that were actually worth remembering. Subscribe for a new 15-Minute State Shift every Tuesday, and if this episode makes you think of someone you're grateful for, send it to them and tell them why.

  6. Sep 3

    #38: Peptides 101: What They Are, Oral vs. Injectable, and Our Top Peptides for Wellness

    Peptides are having a moment. They're in wellness clinics, all over social media, casually dropped into conversations like everyone has always known what BPC-157 means… and meanwhile, a lot of us are thinking, okay, but what actually is a peptide? This episode is your no-BS starting point. We're breaking down what peptides are, how they work as tiny signaling tools in the body, and the real difference between oral and injectable options, without making you feel like you need a biochemistry degree to keep up. We're also getting into some of the names you may have heard floating around, including Glutathione, GLOW, Ipamorelin/CJC, NAD+, and BPC-157, and why people are exploring them for things like energy, recovery, sleep, skin health, body composition, and healthy aging. But here's the part we really care about: peptides are not magic, and the goal is not to collect them like Pokémon. They're tools. Some have more research behind them than others, some require medical oversight, and none of them replace the wildly unsexy basics like sleeping, eating enough protein, moving your body, hydrating, and managing stress. So if you've been peptide-curious but also slightly suspicious of the hype, this episode is for you. We'll help you understand what questions to ask, what to watch out for, and how to think about peptides as part of a bigger wellness routine instead of the newest shortcut promising to fix your entire life. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Peptides are not one-size-fits-all, and some require a prescription, medical evaluation, and guidance from a licensed provider.

  7. Sep 1

    State Shift #03: Imperfect Wellness—Maybe You Need to Do Less

    If your wellness routine is starting to feel like a second job, this episode is for you. In this episode of 15-Minute State Shift, we're talking about something that sounds almost too simple to count as wellness: doing less. Because when you already feel stressed, depleted, and stretched thin, the answer may not be another supplement, another workout, another morning routine, another journal, another app, another habit tracker… you get the idea. Sometimes wellness quietly turns into one more area of life we're trying to perform perfectly. And suddenly the thing that was supposed to help us feel better is just another list we're failing to keep up with. So instead of asking, "What else should I be doing?" we're asking a different question: "What can I remove?" We'll talk about why more effort does not always equal better health, how constant inputs can keep you feeling overstimulated, and why creating a little margin in your life may be more powerful than adding one more "good for you" thing. You'll also walk away with a simple wellness subtraction audit to help you figure out what you can reduce, simplify, or let go of for the next seven days. No replacing it with a new habit. No optimizing the empty space. Just… space. Wild concept, I know. Your State Shift this week: stop trying to earn wellness by doing more. See what happens when you give yourself permission to do less. Subscribe for a new 15-Minute State Shift every Tuesday, and send this episode to the friend who somehow responds to burnout by adding another thing to their calendar.

  8. Aug 25

    State Shift #02: Reset Your Circadian Rhythm: Why Better Sleep Starts in the Morning

    Ever feel completely exhausted all day… and then somehow wide awake the second your head hits the pillow? Very cool, body. Love that for us. In Episode 2 of 15-Minute State Shift, we're talking about your circadian rhythm, aka your body's internal clock, and why better sleep actually starts way before bedtime. We'll get into the everyday signals your body is paying attention to, like morning light, caffeine, meal timing, movement, screens, and your wake-up time. Because turns out, spending all morning indoors, running on coffee, and then scrolling in bright light at 10PM may be sending your body some very mixed messages. The good news? You do not need a 17-step nighttime routine, expensive sleep gadgets, or to suddenly become the kind of person who is asleep by 8:30PM. We're keeping this simple with a realistic 7-day circadian reset to help give your body a few clearer signals and see what actually changes. In this episode, we cover: Why sleep starts long before bedtime Why getting outside in the morning matters How caffeine timing can sneakily impact your sleep Why consistency matters more than perfection How food and movement help set your body clock A simple 7-day reset you can actually stick with Your State Shift this week: stop asking your body to magically switch into sleep mode at bedtime. Give it a few better clues throughout the day. Subscribe for a new 15-Minute State Shift every Tuesday, and send this episode to that friend who says "I'm exhausted" all day and then somehow gets a second wind at 10PM.

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Welcome to 'Altered States Unplugged,' the podcast that invites you to transform the way you live. Hosted by JoJo and Kyle, founders of Altered States Wellness, this show is your gateway to a revitalized you. JoJo and Kyle are here to share their expertise and passion for altering states of mind, body, and spirit to help you unlock your full potential. In each episode, you'll discover practical wellness advice, tips, and guidance designed to help you find calm amidst the chaos of daily life. Whether you're seeking to enhance your mental clarity, physical health, or spiritual well-being, 'Altered States Unplugged' provides the insights you need to thrive.

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  • Creator
    JoJo Struebing
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Altered States Unplugged