
#023 - Jessica Da Silva - Marriage Therapist, Attachment Coach - Why You Should Know Your Attachment Style
My guest today is Jessica Da Silva, she's a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Attachment Coach & a Podcaster. Today we cover: How to fix an insecure attachment style The Four Attachment Styles and How They impact all of our lives Why it's important to know your attachment style Which attachment styles are the most compatible (and most toxic) Why we repeatedly get into relationships with the wrong type of partner over and over, The impact of adverse childhood experiences on shaping our attachment style How to spot others' attachment style How to cultivate emotional intelligence Why you should have sympathy for the bullies at school and How the anxiously attached experience weddings This episode is for everyone! Everyone has an attachment style. Even if yours is secure, it's useful to understand how others experience daily interactions with you. We all seek better relationships, and understanding attachment theory is a valuable tool. If you want to take a quiz to find out your attachment style, check the link in the show notes. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Jessica Da Silva Keywords attachment theory, attachment styles, relationships, emotional intelligence, secure attachment, distractions, expectations, parenting, social media, anxiety, attachment theory, repetitive relationship patterns, partners' access to phones, red flags, emotional intelligence, insecurities, meeting needs, healthy balance, love addiction, attachment styles, dependency, pop culture, loneliness, weddings #knowyourattachmentstyle #attachmenttheory #podcast #awakenoutofcontext Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Attachment Theory 06:12 The Importance of Knowing Your Attachment Style 09:18 Personal Experiences and Challenges 15:19 The Role of Secure Partners in Relationships 28:51 Understanding the Impact of Childhood Experiences 32:22 The Challenges of Modern Parenting 41:14 Understanding Attachment Styles 44:38 Cultivating Emotional Intelligence 48:11 The Pitfalls of Love Addiction 50:46 Balancing Distractions and Real Connection 55:34 The Influence of Pop Culture on Love and Relationships 01:03:03 Understanding Attachment Styles 01:05:56 Loneliness and Attachment Styles 01:09:12 Compassion for Bullies and Trauma 01:16:12 Attachment Styles Beyond Romantic Relationships 01:22:08 Jessica's Journey and Personal Insights 01:23:10 Jessica's Book and Future Projects ***LINKS*** Jessica’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Ssg3I2 Jessica’s Website & Links: https://bit.ly/3WFDvUJ Free Attachment Style Quiz: https://bit.ly/3ysmNP8 MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj
29 Juli 20241h 23min

#022 - Dr Joey Liu - Writing & Speaking Coach - Embracing Your Authentic Self
Today my guest is Dr Joey Liu, she’s a trauma-informed writing and speaking coach. This has been one of my favourite conversations, the chapter list is below: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Morning Routine 11:25 Mindfulness and Meditation 16:14 Optimizing Energy Levels with Circadian Rhythms 20:30 Challenges of Traditional Work Schedules 21:53 Introduction and Discussion on Climate in Southern California 22:48 Dr. Joey Liu's Story and the Importance of Storytelling 24:14 The Hakka People and Their Diasporic History 32:39 Understanding Decolonization and Challenging Societal Norms 36:40 Different Communities and the Challenges They Face 45:16 Neurodivergence and the Need for Inclusion 01:01:48 Family History and Courageous Conversations 01:03:25 Reframing Our Stories and Deep Listening 01:07:17 Embracing Neurodivergence 01:10:04 The Experience of Night Terrors 01:40:00 Night Terrors and Sleep Paralysis 01:45:25 The Fear of Oversharing 01:47:00 Safe Storytelling 02:07:18 Future Plans and Dreams Keywords: morning routine, circadian rhythms, travel, trauma-informed, writing coach, speaking coach, balance, California, misperception, sunny, Hakka, storytelling, decolonization, healing, neurodivergence, identity, belonging, autism, diagnosis, societal stigma, negative narratives, self-acceptance, safe spaces, neurodivergent, sleep disturbances, night terrors, sheer terror, sleep paralysis, night terrors, dreams, death, fear, oversharing, boundaries, storytelling, vulnerability, future plans #Authenticity #Neurodivergence #Decolonisation #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast Please follow @dr.joey.liu on Instagram! ***LINKS*** Dr Joey Liu’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/4fdMZOg Dr. Joey Liu Coaching & Courses: https://bit.ly/3zTq0I8 MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj
22 Juli 20242h 10min

#021 - Tsiory Kabath - Nutritional Therapist - How To Think About Nutrition, Food & Supplimentation
Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast. Today my guest is Tsiory Kabath. She is a Nutritional Therapist, Wife, and Mother. Tsiory and I explore a range of topics including the regulation of blood sugar and its effects on the menstrual cycle, the dark underbelly of the white label supplement industry, and meal replacement shakes and greens powders such as Huel and AG1. We also delve into the importance of healthy stomach acid, understanding the risks of high-temperature cooking, and the benefits and limitations of fasting. Additionally, we discuss minimising your exposure to environmental toxins and making informed choices with ingredient labels. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Tsiory Kabath. #Nutrition #Food #Health #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast Chapters 00:00 Becoming a Nutritional Therapist 01:26 Differentiating Nutritional Therapist and Nutritionist 04:59 Taking a Root Cause Approach to Health 17:30 Nutrition for Women and Hormonal Balance 21:01 Understanding the Impact of Wheat on Health 33:14 The Deceptive Marketing of Processed Foods 34:53 Understanding Additives and Health Washing 41:11 Affordability and Making Healthier Choices 44:11 The Benefits and Limitations of Fasting 57:36 Meal Replacement Shakes: Convenience vs. Whole Foods 01:05:12 Greens Powders: Supplementing Vegetable Intake 01:08:09 Supplementation and a Food-First Approach 01:14:00 Navigating the World of Supplements 01:20:30 Minimising Exposure to Toxins 01:23:31 Understanding the Risks of High-Temperature Cooking 01:34:15 Making Informed Choices with Ingredient Labels -------------------------------------------- ***LINKS*** Tsiory’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3S5E8nM MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj
15 Juli 20241h 37min

#020 - Persia Lawson - Dating & Relationship Author - Scripting Your Dream Life
Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast. Today my guest is Persia Lawson. She is a 2X author, dating & relationship coach, and a podcaster. Persia and I explore various topics including masculinity and femininity in relationships, the promise of love and faith, staying open to opportunities, and navigating the dating landscape. We also discuss being intentional and the importance of focusing on how you want to feel in a relationship, using scripting to manifest your ideal life, and embracing magic and playfulness in dating. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Persia Lawson. #RelationshipAdvice #DatingAdvice #Scripting #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast ***LINKS*** PERSIA’S STUFF: Persia’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/4cRsHbq MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Why Persia Does What She Does 04:34 Persia's Work and Programs 07:04 Masculinity and Femininity in Relationships 25:17 The Promise of Love and Faith 34:32 Introduction 35:09 Staying Open to Opportunities 37:38 Challenges in Modern Relationships 43:29 Gender Dynamics and Communication 55:21 The Impact of Social Media 01:01:09 Navigating the Dating Landscape 01:06:18 Meeting People in Real Life 01:06:50 Practising New Skills and Enjoying the Dating Process 01:07:59 The Role of Dating Apps and Their Impact on Self-Confidence 01:09:47 Being Intentional in Relationships and Focusing on How You Want to Feel 01:12:09 Using Scripting to Manifest the Desired Relationship 01:13:41 Embracing the Magic and Playfulness in Dating 01:15:36 Balancing Intentionality and Serendipity in Finding Love
8 Juli 20241h 38min

#019 - Dr Joey Weber - Equanimity Expert - It’s Not Loneliness!
Hey everybody, welcome back to the podcast. Today, my guest is Dr. Joey Weber, a world-renowned expert in equanimity and a TIRI assistant professor at Bolton University in England. Joey and I take a deep dive into an array of topics around equanimity, including: How to acknowledge and let go of emotions How trauma affects our cognitive biases Finding the balance of compassion, passivity and assertiveness in the workplace The role of ego and self-perception What "Water Off A Duck’s Back" actually means The illusion of self Keeping the ego in check while balancing the desire for individuality Navigating loneliness and the divine desire for companionship This was such a beautiful conversation for me. For those of you that don't know, Joey was my first-ever podcast guest. Since that conversation, we’ve kept in touch. There is lots of tactical stuff in here, mainly centred around my own experiences, as I opened up about some of the things I've been struggling with lately and asked Joey for his help in using equanimity to find well… equanimity. And, If you like surprises, stay along to the end of the episode for a special announcement. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Dr Joey Weber. #Equanimity #Loneliness #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast JOEY’S STUFF:Joey’s Website: https://bit.ly/437uKmV Joey’s Book: https://bit.ly/45vJgqq MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj Chapters 00:00 Addressing Childhood Trauma and Attachment Styles 10:32 Acknowledging and Letting Go of Emotions 13:29 Finding the Midpoint: Healthy Coping Strategies and Assertiveness 19:19 The Role of Ego and Self-Perception 29:51 The Duck Analogy: Letting Water Roll off Your Back 35:00 Exploring the Nature of the Self 41:36 Exploring the Illusion of Self 42:57 Meditation and the Practice of Looking for the Self 49:36 The Nature of Ego and the Desire for Individuality 01:00:34 Processing Trauma and Healing 01:03:18 Navigating Loneliness and the Desire for Companionship 01:13:10 The Experience of Loneliness 01:22:39 Embracing All Emotions 01:26:17 Finding Equanimity in Acceptance 01:32:20 Planning Trips and Retreats
1 Juli 20241h 34min

#018 - Lloyd Kempson - How To Get Better At Running
Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Lloyd Kempson. He's an athlete, running coach, broadcaster, and an entrepreneur. As you might expect, today's conversation centres around running and how to get better at it. Lloyd shares with me his top three tips on how to become a better runner, why there is no such thing as the perfect running form, fueling protocols for training and on race day, when to incorporate cross-training, which machines or methods are best, exactly how many miles you should be running to prepare for a marathon, and whether or not it's realistic to run a marathon at your 5K pace. Additionally, Lloyd shares his approach to nutrition and supplementation and we delve into Lloyd's professional work and the multitude of projects he's involved in. Lloyd also opens up about his recent diagnosis with ADHD and depression. There is a lot to take from this episode, whether or not you are a serious runner, Hyrox athlete, or just wanting to get better at running or get started running, this is an amazing resource. I am extremely grateful for the time that Lloyd gave me to talk through all of his years of experience. If you were to engage someone like Lloyd's services, it would cost you a lot of money. So please take notes and enjoy my conversation with Lloyd Kempson. #Running #MarathonTraining #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast ***LINKS*** LLOYD’S STUFF: Lloyd’s Instagram https://bit.ly/4cmvuJu Trackstaa IG: https://bit.ly/3XtBjR3 MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj
24 Juni 20241h 39min

#017 - Chris Mann - Hyrox Worlds, Self Improvement & 3:19 Marathons - Hyrox Athlete, Husband, Father
Hey everybody, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Chris Mann, a former Hyrox World Championship qualifier, a husband, and a father. Chris and I delve into an array of topics all centred around self-improvement and athletic performance. We discuss Chris's Hyrox season and the increased level of competitiveness required to get to the Hyrox World Championships. We also explore finding a balance between competing at Hyrox and supporting others, as well as Chris's personal growth journey and transformation. Chris shares his marathon training experience that allowed him to run a 3:19 Manchester marathon and discusses the impact of nutrition on performance. We delve into training strategies for endurance and how Chris leads a healthy, balanced family life while excelling in his athletic endeavours. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Chris Mann. #Hyrox #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast #SelfImprovement ***LINKS*** CHRIS’S STUFF: Chris’ Instagram https://bit.ly/3VLL63K MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj Chapters 00:00 Chris's Hyrox Season and World Championships 04:55 The Challenges and Rewards of Doubles and Singles Races in Hyrox 07:20 Finding a Balance Between Competing and Supporting Others 11:35 Chris's Journey of Personal Growth and Transformation 27:32 The Power of Vulnerability and Self-Awareness 41:23 Quitting Alcohol: A Positive Life Change 54:02 Achieving Fitness Goals through Consistency and Competition 59:29 The Benefits of Online Coaching 01:01:17 Marathon Training and the Runner App 01:05:32 The Impact of Nutrition on Performance 01:10:33 Training Strategies for Endurance 01:21:33 The Hyrox Experience 01:24:48 Setting Goals and Priorities
17 Juni 20241h 30min

#016 - Chrissie Wunna - THAT Naked Attraction Episode, Porn & Masturbation - Actress & OnlyFans Creator
Welcome back to the podcast! Today, my guest is Chrissie Wunna, she’s an actress and an OnlyFans creator. We delve into an array of juicy topics including: THAT Naked Attraction Episode, the tension between Chrissie's self-perception vs that of the public, Chrissie's view on the porn industry and sex work and her advice to young people considering OnlyFans as an income stream We also dig into the philosophical arguments to pornography including the dangers of using it and whether or not OnlyFans is a net positive. For those of you that don’t know, we were on a Naked Attraction episode together, so this was a different podcast to what I’m used to - I wasn’t sure what kind of conversation to expect but I came away feeling grateful for the discussion. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Chrissie Wunna. #NakedAttraction #OnlyFans #AwakenOutOfContext #Podcast #ChrissieWunna ***LINKS*** CHRISSIE’S STUFF: Instagram https://bit.ly/3VcmZcX THAT Naked Attraction Episode: https://bit.ly/4aSKb5N MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj Chapters 00:00 Navigating First Impressions and Personal Growth 30:01 The Complexities of the Porn Industry and OnlyFans 35:41 The Impact of Social Media on Career and Public Perception 36:07 Exploring Virtual Relationships and OnlyFans 41:18 Navigating Sexual Preferences and Desires 53:28 Challenges and Opportunities in the Entertainment Industry 01:08:07 Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
10 Juni 20241h 11min