#54 - World Record Holder Andy Allan’s Journey of Adversity, Heartache, and Kettlebells (Part 1)

My guest today is Dr Ad Vingerhoets, he’s a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Tilburg University with a specialty in stress and emotion. He has spent more than 20 years studying when and why we cry, and how the study of crying may help us obtain better insight into human nature. Ad has authored numerous books on the science of crying. Fully Timestamped Chapter List: 00:00:00 Trailer for Dr Ad Vingerhoets 00:01:21 How Ad Began Studying Tears 00:05:10 Darwin’s Doubts About Emotional Tears 00:07:10 Evolution & Infant Bonding 00:14:20 Fathers, Crying & Social Perception 00:17:35 Netflix Tears & Emotional TV 00:21:25 Does Crying Bring Relief? 00:25:25 Children Seeing Parents Cry 00:29:00 Tears of Joy vs. Feeling Overwhelmed 00:39:50 Visual Tears vs. No Tears Experiment 00:55:35 Who Cries More, Men or Women? 01:05:00 Cultural Rituals 01:13:55 The “Energy Cost” of Crying? 01:17:05 Measuring Tears: Therapy & Psychopathy 01:31:15 Finding Meaning Daily 01:32:15 Wrap-Up & Ad’s Work ***LINKS*** Dr Ad’s Website: https://bit.ly/40Zqt6M New York Times Article: https://nyti.ms/40Enqzt MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #whywecry

3 Feb 1h 35min

My guest today is Mike "Beast Boy" Davis, he’s a professional MMA fighter in the UFC & a content creator based out of Orlando, Florida, USA. Mike is in the Lightweight division (11-2-0). Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00 Trailer & Intro 00:03:14 Mike’s Journey, Bullying & High School 00:08:00 First UFC Fight & Contenders Series 00:09:50 How To Get Into The UFC 00:16:19 Essential Skills (Wrestling) 00:19:03 “Beast Boy” Nickname 00:21:03 Mindset & Persona 00:26:30 Bicep Injury 00:30:56 Goals & Health Issues 00:37:18 Bullying Advice 00:40:41 Training & Nutrition 00:50:26 Controversial Opinion 00:57:27 Path to Title 00:58:40 Reflection Questions ***LINKS*** Mike’s Instagram https://bit.ly/4g8NsjY MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #ufcfighter

27 Jan 1h 3min

My guest today is Julia Jewels, she’s a professional dominatrix and sex coach. Fully Timestamped Chapter List: 00:00:00 Trailer & Introduction 00:03:22 Julia's Childhood & Background 00:13:54 Julia’s Early Relationships & Positive Experiences With Kink 00:25:58 Dominatrix Architypes 00:32:49 The Historical Roots of Dominatrix Culture 00:40:09 BDSM and Spirituality 00:43:31 How Online BDSM Differs from IRL 00:49:37 The Dynamics of Authority in BDSM 00:54:31 Non-Judgmental Acceptance of Kink & BDSM 00:58:18 Defining Kink 01:03:36 Fantasy and Storytelling in BDSM 01:08:32 Julia’s Advice for Beginners in Kink 01:17:07 The Impact of BDSM on Relationship Longevity 01:22:10 Overcoming Perfectionism 01:28:33 Julia’s Struggles with Alcoholism ***LINKS*** JULIA’S STUFF: Instagram https://bit.ly/3Kgtru7 Website https://bit.ly/3KivaiL MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #kinky

20 Jan 1h 51min

Hey everybody, welcome back to the podcast and to this solo episode—one that's been a little overdue, to say the least. In today’s episode, I reflect on the highs and lows of last year, share some lessons learned over the Christmas period, and open up about my struggles with perfectionism, low mood, and balancing authenticity with the demands of podcasting. I also dive into actionable tools and concepts that have been helpful in my own life, from strategies for pulling yourself out of low moments to ways of being more intentional with your time and energy. This one’s raw, reflective, and hopefully relatable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reflections 05:33 Authenticity and Overcoming Perfectionism 10:49 Balancing Feedback and Confidence 19:42 Content Creation and Efficiency 22:54 Concepts Tools and Strategies for Improvement 38:18 Journaling and Self-Reflection Techniques MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

13 Jan 43min

01:05 Paddy Maher S&C Coach: How To Carb Load Without Gaining Fat While Training for HYROX 10:24 Matty Green HYROX Coach: Zone Two Training for Aerobic Fitness & Zone 5 Inner Voice 19:57 Greg Williams Roxlyfe Podcast: Off Season, Periodisation & Testing Your Aerobic Running Base For HYROX 32:09 Ryan Thomas S&C Coach: Desert Island Exercises and The Place of Hypertrophy In Athlete Programming 47:38 Kunashni Parikh Sports Psychologist: Four Tools From Sports Psychology to Help You Perform Better at HYROX 01:15:53 Charlie Botterill HYROX RECORD HOLDER: Body Image & PED's In Hyrox 01:26:15 Ricky Banner Adaptive HYROX Athlete: How I Lost My Leg In Afghanistan 01:41:20 Thomas Melody HYROX Coach: How To Get Better At Burpee Broad Jumps For HYROX 01:47:18 Chris Mann HYROX World Qualifier: Training Fasted Before HYROX Race & Post Race Reflection 01:53:17 Ironman Portugal Champion Fraser Minnican: What Makes A Good Coach & The Optimal Carbs Per Hour During an IRONMAN MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #podcast #awakenoutofcontext

6 Jan 2h 4min

Today’s episode is part 3 of a series of special end of year episodes where I’ve picked the most listened to segments from the most listened to episodes of the year. Chapter list: Chapters 00:24 Christopher K Wallace: The Riddle of Addiction & How Alcohol Erodes Confidence 19:11 Prof Sarah Berry: Why Genetics Don't Dictate Health & What Happens When We Eat 24:22 Tripp Advice: The Evolution of Dating Apps & Why Men Should Invest in Their Dating Life 31:01 James Fleming: Aligning Goals With Vision & Developing Leadership MQ 40:50 Nadja Lasbeck: Overcoming Shame Around Sexual Desires & How To Identify & Communicate Your Sexual Needs 54:55 Dr Joey Liu: Navigating Self-Doubt, Vulnerability, and Learning To Self-Validate Christopher K Wallace: https://bit.ly/4fHkUxE Prof Sarah Berry: https://bit.ly/4gz1Gvk Tripp Advice: https://bit.ly/3DBsi0e James Fleming: https://bit.ly/3DwLHQ7 Nadja Lasbeck: https://bit.ly/3DB44TS Dr Joey Liu: https://bit.ly/4iWTeHZ MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #podcast #awakenoutofcontext

30 Des 20241h 12min

Today’s episode is part 2 of a series of special end of year episodes where I’ve picked the most listened to segments from the most listened to episodes of the year. Chapter list: 00:30 Jessica Da Silva: Attachment, Secure Habit Building, Loneliness & Love Addiction 14:17 Solo Episode: Difficult Conversations, Dating Habits, Negative Visualisation & Future Happiness 26:12 Nadja Lasbeck: Is Promiscuity A Good Thing & How To Cultivate A Sex-Positive Home? 35:36 Ask Me Anything (AMA): My Morning Routine 48:47 Dr Robert Glover: Stated Vs Revealed Sexual Preferences, Polarity & Gender Dynamics & The Two Body Problem 01:03:44 Marcus Strong Not Starving: Diet Rigidity, Overvaluation of Weight, Emotional Regulation & Authentic Podcasting 01:16:30 Christopher Hurst: Introversion, Extroversion & The Masks We Wear Links to original episodes: Jessica Da Silva: https://bit.ly/3VSoJcc Solo Episode: https://bit.ly/4iNN111 Nadja Lasbeck: https://bit.ly/4fuip1z AMA: https://bit.ly/4gtIUFJ Dr Robert Glover: https://bit.ly/4gy5f5g Marcus Strong Not Starving: https://bit.ly/4iJr3My Christopher Hurst: https://bit.ly/3P7ZQFU MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #podcast #awakenoutofcontext

27 Des 20241h 28min

Today’s episode is part 1 of a series of special Christmas/End of year episodes where I’ve picked the most listened to segments from the most listened to episodes of the year. Chapter list: 00:00 Intro 03:49 Matty Green: Royal Marines, Tough Love, Compassion & Fatherhood 11:25 Andy Allan: Cold Water Therapy for Addiction + Wim Hof Breathing for Athletic Performance 21:32 Julia Jewels: Healing, BDSM, Kink Stigma & Healthy Masculinity 37:26 Taylor James: Non-Judgemental Conversation & Is Podcasting Saturated? 44:27 Chrissie Wunna: Vulnerability, Authenticity, Winks from Anna Richardson & How Chrissie Felt After Being 'Pied Off' on Naked Attraction 52:29 Joey Weber: How To Heal Loneliness Using Equanimity 01:00:58 Joey Liu: Courage, Discomfort, Storytelling & The Power of Pausing in Conversations LINKS TO ORIGINAL EPISODES: Matty Green: https://bit.ly/40aoX1e Andy Allan: https://bit.ly/41I53M4 Julia Jewels: https://bit.ly/40hn9nb Taylor James: https://bit.ly/4iOykL6 Chrissie Wunna: https://bit.ly/4gLxFs7 Dr Joey Weber: https://bit.ly/4ftXCv7 Dr Joey Liu: https://bit.ly/4gR24oZ MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #podcast #awakenoutofcontext

23 Des 20241h 12min