Awaken Out Of Context

Sex is a vital part of human life. But how best do we approach it? Western society sends mixed messages about sexuality. We’re not taught how to understand our relationship to our bodies. This often leads to feelings of shame, avoidance and in extreme cases, toxic and dangerous behaviour. We should all strive to be authentic and ignoring or masking our sexuality can only lead to negative outcomes....

Bit of a change-up this week—it's just me! I'm running through 15 lessons, insights, and tools that I've been implementing over the past year. Some are from podcast guests, some from other podcasts, and some I've developed myself. Have a listen to find out what the following means: “What if it were the last time?” ‘Cyclic Working’ Self WhatsApping Calling on Ancestral Wisdom Refram...

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 relationshi...

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 C...

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 imp...

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...

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 assert...

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 trai...

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...

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 i...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, my guest is Taylor James, he’s the host, producer and creator of the award-winning Waffle Shop Podcast. Taylor and I discuss a wide array of topics including Reality TV, Ice Baths, and what it takes to step out of your comfort zone. We also delve into the perils of navigating unsolicited advice, public perception, the importance of self-validation, balancing ego...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, my guest is Ms. Julia Jewels, a professional dominatrix and BDSM and sex coach. We discuss various aspects of Julia's work, including whether being kinky is a red flag and if BDSM can be healing for those with trauma. We also delve into a long discussion about libido as it relates to masculinity, what toxic masculinity is, why someone might choose to partici...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, my guest is Ryan Thomas. He's the owner of Cumbria Combat Sports, MMA coach, and co-founder of Peak Performance Coaching and the Peak Performance Podcast. Ryan tells me his 5 essential survival exercises if he were to be stranded on a desert island, what makes a good coach, and data-driven approaches to sports programming. We also delve into Ryan’s journey t...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today, my guest is Tom Smith, an entrepreneur, founder of Eskfest, and co-founder of Whitewood Distilling Co., among other ventures. In this episode, we dive into a variety of topics including financial freedom, setting goals, finding stillness, connecting with others, artificial intelligence, delegation, and the use of psychedelics. We also share tips on starting a bu...

Welcome back to the podcast, today we’re joined by Greg Williams of the Rox Lyfe Podcast. Greg is at the forefront of the Hyrox community and is one of the most trusted names in the sport. We discuss Hyrox training, nutrition, post-competition recovery,  threshold work, zone 2, baseline fitness, and the art of balancing intense training with necessary rest, podcasting and supplementation. I also a...

Welcome back to the podcast, today we’re diving deep into the world of Hyrox with my guest, Thomas Melody, an online coach who specializes in training Hyrox athletes. If you haven’t already listened to my last episode in which I gave some context around up-and-coming Hyrox episodes then I’d advise to go listen to that one first. Today’s conversation, although many elements can be applied to traini...

Welcome to this first solo monologue-style podcast. I thought I would mix it up a bit from the interview style. Also, with it being over a year now since I started the podcast, which you probably won't believe given how few episodes I've managed to churn out within that period, I thought it would be a good thing to keep you updated and reflect on what's been going on since I started th...

Welcome back to the podcast. Today I'm talking to an old college friend of mine and a former bandmate, Christian Winstanley. Christian is the founder of Bare Bar Soap. This is an episode full of tactical information for online brands and e-commerce. So if you have or are interested in starting an e -com business, then this is going to be a great resource for you. We chat about how Christian ma...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today's guest is Ky Wilson, an old college friend and former bandmate! In this episode, we dive deep into: Music's Influence: We discuss how music has significantly shaped our early lives, binding us together and setting the stage for our future paths. Fitness and Well-being:  Our conversation shifts to our recent passion for fitness, including the impactful de...

My guest today is Matty Green, Matty is a strength and conditioning coach, gym owner, former Royal Marines commando, father, husband, athlete and entrepreneur. We talk about his time in the Marines in Afghanistan and Iraq, near-death experiences, how to prepare yourself if you are considering a career in the Marines, zone 2 training and eye mobility protocols for office workers. Matty also tells m...

Welcome back to the podcast for part 2 of my conversation with Andy Allan. If you’ve not already listened to part 1, it’s the last episode so go and check that out. In this episode, we dive into various topics, including my approach to abstinence from alcohol, touching on the social challenges of staying sober and the impact that appearing on Naked Attraction had on me and my dopamine levels. Andy...

The following conversation completely changed the trajectory of my life. Andy and I went for FOUR hours and therefore I have split the conversation into two episodes.  My guest today is Andy Allan, my cousin and a good friend. For Part 1 of this two-part conversation. We reflect on our band days with New York's Finest Taxi Service, the creative process, Andy's infamous car wash video, acad...

My guest today is Norman Beech, an accomplished adventurer, author, speaker, and a dedicated family man. The bulk of our conversation centers around Norman and his son James's expedition across the Atlantic in 2010. Norman and I also discuss a wide array of topics such as the intricacies of planning and executing significant adventures, the importance of risk management and safety, the benefit...

My guest today is Dr. Rachel Taylor. She’s a self-described “neuroscientific truth-teller on a mission to create a better and kinder world, one brain at a time”. Dr Taylor is not only the creator of the 'Unbroken' podcast but also a world-renowned expert in the field of autism. Dr Rachel and I explore a wide array of topics, including Eugenics and Genetic Therapy, the brain-altering effects of Lon...

***Disclaimer*** In this episode, we delve into a discussion about psychedelic drugs. We want to make it explicitly clear that the use of these substances is illegal in most countries, including the UK where this episode was recorded. It is important to note that we do not endorse or recommend the use of drugs, and this conversation is purely for informational and educational purposes. We encourag...