
#54 - World Record Holder Andy Allan’s Journey of Adversity, Heartache, and Kettlebells (Part 1)
Welcome back to the podcast. Today, my guest is Andy Allan—my cousin and an extremely popular guest from nearly two years ago (episode 4!)Andy recently broke the Guinness World Record for the most weight lifted via kettlebell clean and press in 60 minutes.Our conversation is split into two parts. Part one, this week, focuses on Andy’s journey over the past two years—attempting to break the record, the mental and physical challenges he faced, and the process of overcoming them. We tap into a lot of that.Part two (releasing next week) is a much broader conversation, but we also cover some tactical pointers on how to go about breaking a world record—the steps you need to take—as well as general lessons and reflections on life and training, which I hope you’ll find useful.I hope you enjoy my conversation with Andy Allan.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00:00 Intro & Podcast Message00:00:52 Andy's World Record Achievement00:01:34 First Awareness of World Records, First Unofficial Attempt & Discovering the Clean & Press Record00:06:29 Revisiting the Record in 202300:13:37 Loss of Mum & Finding Purpose in the Record Attempt00:18:47 The Psychological Challenge of Grief & Training00:25:37 First Attempt: Doubts, Illness & Pressures of the Day00:36:06 Physical Struggles & Mental Barriers During the First Attempt00:45:24 Learning From Failure & Preparing for the Second Attempt00:53:12 Adjustments in Training & Strategy for the Second Attempt01:02:18 World Record Day Mindset & Preparation01:09:14 The Final Minutes of the Attempt 01:13:41 The Emotional Aftermath & The Meaning of the Achievement***LINKS***Andy’s World Record Mix:https://bit.ly/4btSTJLMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#worldrecordbreaker
24 Feb 1h 14min

#53 - Why Do We Love the Way We Do? Talking Relationships & Attachment with Jessica Da Silva
Hey guys, welcome back to the podcast! My guest today is Jessica Da Silva she’s an attachment coach, licensed family therapist and a podcaster. This is Jessica’s second time on the podcast, and we recorded it as a joint interview which will be published on both of our platforms. Jess and I delve into a wide range of topics, touching on some of our recent relationships, single life and analysed how things played out through an attachment lens. We also get into some tactful ways to help you identify your attachment style and learn how you can work toward being secure. I hope you enjoy the episode.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00 Trailer Intro00:58 Vulnerability in Conversations03:36 Lessons from Relationships09:27 Trusting Yourself in Relationships15:36 Judgement & Compassion18:01 Jason's Last Relationship & 'Dynamic Attachment Theory'25:40 Setting Expectations & Knowing What You Want31:03 Casual and Serious Relationships37:12 Confidence & Validation44:58 Exploring New Horizons: Travel and Lifestyle49:20 Running Away or Moving Toward?56:39 Attachment Styles 101: Key Indicators & Advice***LINKS***Jessica’s Instagram:https://bit.ly/3Ssg3I2Jessica’s Website & Links:https://bit.ly/3WFDvUJFree Attachment Style Quiz:https://bit.ly/3ysmNP8MY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#attachmentstyles
17 Feb 1h 3min

#52 - Reaching Episode 50 - Q&A Special - Challenges, Unspoken Fears & Most Important Skill To Have In 2025
To celebrate reaching 50 episodes I sourced questions from you guys. Thanks for your questions! Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00 Introduction 11:33 Dealing with Setbacks and Stress Relief17:20 Driven vs. Dragged: Motivation Insights27:54 Fears and Insecurities: A Personal Reflection34:58 Poignant Moments and Overwhelm43:13 Starting a Podcast: Insights and Prerequisites50:54 Managing Post-Event Dopamine Drops54:19 Education and Dyslexia: Reflections on Schooling01:00:53 Lessons from the Past: Advice to My Younger Self01:05:07 Starting Over: What Would I Do?01:14:51 Future Skills: Navigating the AI Landscape01:23:09 The Importance of Self-Reflection and LegacyAwaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#q&a***LINKS***MY STUFF:
10 Feb 1h 46min

#51 - Dr Ad Vingerhoets - Why Do We Cry? - World Expert In Science of Crying
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

#50 - UFC Fighter, Mike "Beast Boy" Davis - What It Takes To Get Into The UFC, The Pursuit of the UFC Lightweight Belt & When Should You Go PRO in MMA?
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

#48 - Why I Almost Quit - Reflection & Tools for 2025 - Solo Episode
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

#47 - HYROX & Training Special - Best of 2024 - Greg Williams Roxlyfe, Charlie Botterill, Paddy Maher, Matty Green, Fraser Minnican, Chris Mann, Tom Melody, Ricky Banner, Kunashni Parikh, Ryan Thomas
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