Awaken Out Of Context

For years, Mila Elshobary's work remained hidden due to self-doubt, perfectionism, and a harsh inner critic shaped by a strict upbringing. These days Mila shows her beautiful work off proudly. Her art has become more than just expression; it’s medicine, a mirror, and a path to healing! In this conversation, we explore the emotional and spiritual power of art, the tension between validation and...

For two decades, Ciaran Avitabile climbed the corporate ladder, juggling a high-pressure software career with intense HYROX training. But everything changed the day he suffered a mini-stroke while out running with friends. That moment became a powerful turning point, prompting a total reset. He turned to breathwork - not just as a recovery tool, but as a new way of life. Now, Ciaran coaches early-...

Danielle Sadler is a bereaved mother, NHS bereavement-specialist nurse and yoga teacher who turned unimaginable loss into true purpose. In this episode she opens up on her journey and we discuss tips and strategies to help those in grief. Access my free habit building community! 👇 DM me on Instagram (@awakenoutofjason) https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj with the word HABIT to request access. I'm so excit...

Access my free habit building community! 👇 DM me on Instagram (@awakenoutofjason) https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj with the words below to get instant access: ‘HABITS’ – for my free WhatsApp habit community ‘TEMPLATE’ – for my habit tracking template ‘DREAM LIFE’ – for the Canva ‘Dream Life Habit Goals’ board ‘VALUES’ - for my master values sheet In this episode I’m going to walk you through my process of...

Access my free habit building community! 👇 DM me on Instagram (@awakenoutofjason) https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj with the words below to get access:‘HABITS’ – for my free WhatsApp habit community‘TEMPLATE’ – for my habit tracking template‘DREAM LIFE’ – for the Canva ‘Dream Life Habit Goals’ boardIf you're anything like me, you probably feel like you were meant for more. You’ve got 1000 ideas and goal...

If you struggle like me with being Anxiously Attached, I really think you’ll appreciate my perspective on this video. Sadly there is some audio drift part way through which my Podcast hosting provider was unable to fix. If you notice it I'd advise switching to audio only as it's probably distracting. I'm so excited to tell you about my first ever sponsor Bear Bar, who make the highest...

My guest today is Myles Rawson aka @findyourstridecoach. Myles is a UK-based running coach and movement specialist who works closely with athletes to improve their running form. He’s also a mentee of world-renowned movement coach Shane Benzie, and brings a fascia-focused approach to posture and performance. In this episode, we dive into Myles’ journey from rugby injuries to obsessively researching...

Hey everybody, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Darryl Corley. Darryl is a UK-based nutrition coach who specialises in optimising the performance of HYROX athletes, including elite competitors like Becca Mason, Lucy Proctor, and Jake Williamson. We had an interesting chat, talking all about Darryl’s background and how he switched from a high-fat to a high-carb diet, and the benefits...

Hey everybody, welcome back to the podcast. My guest today is Dr. Joey Weber. This was a beautifully resonant and deep conversation centred around equanimity. Dr. Joey is a world expert in equanimity and is the author of the book Why Mindfulness is Not Enough. We discussed the tension between happiness, peace, and competitive drive; pleasure; mindfulness; trusting your intuition; validation; emoti...

My guest today is Ellie Crabtree — a weight loss coach helping women transform both their minds and bodies. Ellie came second in the NABBA (National Amateur Body-Builders Association) Britain's Miss Novice Toned Figure, and her story is one of grief, rebuilding, and finding purpose. After losing her dad at just 19, she spiralled into emotional eating and isolation. What followed was a remarkab...

I'm so excited to tell you about my first ever sponsor Bear Bar, who make the highest quality shower soaps. If you’d like to try them you can get 15% off by heading to bit.ly/barejase and entering code JASE at checkout. My guest today is HYROX World Champion, Alexander Rončević. We covered a huge range of topics, from his upbringing in Austria and early years in sport, to quitting his teaching...

Welcome back to the podcast. This episode is split into two very distinct parts: one long, meandering reflection, and then tools and insights. So, if you're new to the podcast and you don't give a flying [expletive] about my experience or internal state — the stuff I've been working through — then skip to the bit that I've labelled "lesson." That part is about how to ensu...

My guest today is Jack Collins, an online coach specialising in HYROX and hybrid performance. We delved into the current landscape of HYROX coaching—what makes a coach trustworthy, key things to look for when choosing one, and some of the lesser-known truths about the industry. Jack also shared his coaching philosophy and broke down a range of detailed strategies and methodologies you might want t...

Bit of a different format this week, I picked out 12 books that changed me in a big way along with the main thing I took from each. Fully Timestamped Chapter List 04:12 The Four Hour Work Week 07:07 Vagabonding 12:11 How to Win Friends and Influence People 15:10 The Chimp Paradox 21:02 This is Marketing 24:01 The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 25:48 Atomic Habits 30:05 Getting Things Done...

My guest today is Aaron Woodman. Aaron is an extremely high-performing HYROX athlete and coach. At the time of recording, he held the British Open record in HYROX. It was a really interesting conversation, with some surprising concepts that go against much of what you hear and see in the coaching world online these days. This conversation is full of super-nerdy, tactical stuff — we talk about VO2...

My guest today is entrepreneur and business coach Tom Youngs. Tom is absolutely crushing it at the moment and I’d highly recommend those of you interested in business, coaching and becoming financially-free to listen (and take notes!). We delve into a range of topics, including his journey from zero to a $70K month in 18 months, the breaking point that pushed him to leave his agency to start his o...

My guest today is HYROX World No. 6 Allana Falconer. We delve into a wide range of topics including her journey through HYROX and how she’s built her fitness without ever using a coach. We talked about her obsession with running, accidentally completing an 84km ultra, and the strength-focused training she’s now prioritising in her training. We also cover mindset, body image in the sport, and how s...

My guest today is HYROX Elite 15 athlete Zara Piergianni. We delve into a range of topics including her sporting background and her journey to the elite level of HYROX. We talked about how to assess various station weaknesses and covered lots on training and race tactics and strategies. We also have a section on audience questions – those of you who were kind enough to send in questions for Zara,...

Hey everyone, welcome back to the podcast! My guest today is Jessie Baynes—a YouTuber, English tutor, and Ayurvedic health consultant. She’s also training as an awareness facilitator, a therapeutic practice that helps people navigate their own healing journeys. We had a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, covering topics like trust, betrayal, heartbreak, and grief. We also explored ideas ar...

Welcome back to the podcast! This episode is a special alcohol-related Q&A. Last week, I hit two milestones—I turned 36 and marked two years since I last drank alcohol. Since the previous Q&A episode was such a hit, I asked you to send in your questions again. I hope you find this episode insightful—let me know what you think! Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00 Intro & Podcast Exp...

Welcome back to the podcast for part two of my chat with Andy Allan. This time, we dive into the journey of attempting a world record—what it takes, the emotional highs, and the role of dopamine in the process. We also touch on fitness, parenting in the digital age, and personal growth, with plenty of laughs along the way. I hope you enjoy the conversation! Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00...

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 recor...

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...

To celebrate reaching 50 episodes I sourced questions from you guys. Thanks for your questions!  Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00 Introduction  11:33 Dealing with Setbacks and Stress Relief 17:20 Driven vs. Dragged: Motivation Insights 27:54 Fears and Insecurities: A Personal Reflection 34:58 Poignant Moments and Overwhelm 43:13 Starting a Podcast: Insights and Prerequisites 50:54 Managing Pos...

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 Vi...