For many people the modern way of life leads to stress, anxiety and obesity. This is due to an evolutionary mismatch - we don't live in sync with our genes. By re-adopting some key elements of the ancestral lifestyle we can get healthier, happier and rid ourselves of stress. This is the topic of "The Awakened Ape" by Jevan Pradas, which we talk about in this episode.TIME STAMPS--------------------00:30 Intro The Awakened Ape by Jevan Pradas02:00 Updating our view on happiness03:00 How Sapiens came to be and are, Evolution & Biochemistry04:00 Ancestral life vs Modern life06:00 Health and Happiness, now and then07:40 Biohacking09:00 Mimicking ancestral living is a heuristic, we have to remember that10:00 Gratitude Now vs Then10:30 Biochemistry >Happiness & Health11:00 Sleep, Practical tips, Being in Nature and Science13:45 Diet, Paleo, Abstinence & Addictions18:30 Enjoying exercise, Variation, Posture & Volume24:10 Mental strength, Practices of meditation, Psychedelics, Meaning, Free Will & Practical Tips for Mindfulness37:30 Merging Meditation with Paleolithic Lifestyle >Health & Happiness37:45 Seize the momentREFERENCES-------------------33:20 Factor 2.9 #8, How Emotions Are Made (in Swedish)CONTACT---------------Website: www.factor2point9.comE-mail: [email protected]: twitter.com/factor2_9Facebook: www.facebook.com/Factor2point9/Instagram: www.instagram.com/factor2.9/