The idea of doing our story work, probably seems like an abstract and intangible thing for the vast majority us, isn’t it just new age jargon left for likes of silicon valley founders or permanently self-reflective podcasters?

It’s often said that to find happiness we must find meaning in our life, or a sense of purpose, but, you can’t have either before knowing your story and what ultimately drives you to achieve things in life.

And if this is the case then that would suggest that you cannot achieve happiness without first knowing - or finding - your story.

Today’s guest Dr Joey Liu is renowned for helping her clients do their sacred story work, she’s also a mother, wife, coach, educator, writer and much more.

The conversation is quite deep in parts as we tapped into some self reflective work and insecurities I’ve had in looking at my own story as it relates to the podcast and my motivation to continue having these conversations.

The start is a little bit different as we begin with a guided meditation by Joey. So if you are driving, please do not participate and just skip through this using the chapters.

But if you are in a safe place to do, so I welcome you to join us, it’s a really way to kick off the episode.

Joey, and I discuss:

Kundalini Yoga

Knowing your values before stating your vision

Joey and I's experience’s of being told that we think too much

How to trace negative self-talk, back to where it came

How to hear and trust your inner voice.

The difference between community and Society

Joey's tips on how to find a community

How Joey manifested her husband

And much more

Please enjoy my conversation with Dr Joey Liu.

#storywork

Chapters

00:00:00 Dr Joey Liu Intro

00:01:44 Guided Meditation & Breathwork Session

00:10:59 The Importance of Breath in Meditation

00:13:44 Understanding Kundalini Yoga

00:18:25 Why Storytelling is important for Leaders & Founders

00:25:58 Jason's Reflections On Podcast Vision & Motivation

00:35:50 Neurodivergence: Am I masking or being authentic?

00:44:51 Manifestation

00:56:40 Jason's Selfishness Dilemma: Vulnerability & Authenticity

01:14:02 Understanding Community vs. Society

01:17:57 Tips on Finding Community

01:28:42 How Joey Found Love Through Manifestation & Letting Go

01:36:00 Reflections on Childhood and Nature

01:41:28 Lessons from Failure and Growth

01:48:35 Why You Should Do Work For Your Friends & The Value of Relationships in Work

01:54:09 Joey's Self & Audience Reflection Questions

02:05:45 End

***LINKS***

Dr Joey Liu’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/4fdMZOg

Dr. Joey Liu Coaching & Courses: https://bit.ly/3zTq0I8

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My guest today is Fraser Minnican, he’s a former international-level swimmer, husband & tri-athlete who recently became champion of Iron Man Portugal in October of 2024

Time stamped chapter & subtopic list

00:01:26 Fraser’s Background, Upbringing & Time At University - Swimming At An International Level

00:28:56 Life After Swimming & Finding Iron Man

00:46:54 A Championship Winning Season

1:15:34 Social Media

01:27:52 Heart Rate Zones in Training & Competition

01:40:30 Fraser’s Training

01:47:41 Being coached by Joel Jameson

01:54:37 Nutrition & Carbohydrates

02:05:31 Audience questions

02:27:36 Future plans, his wife & Fraser’s contact details

02:32:23 Fraser’s self reflection questions

***LINKS***

Get 10% Off At Kendal Mint Co: https://bit.ly/3OL6FwR

Fraser’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3D2esnx

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#ironmanchampion

If you're wondering how to identify your sexual needs, feel that you're stuck in an unfulfilling relationship or are simply curious about autism, neurodivergence or childhood trauma then today's episode might be a helpful resource.

My guest today is Nadja Lasbeck, she's an intimacy coach, relationship therapist, lecturer & a mother.

Today’s Time Stamped Chapter List In Full:

00:05:19 Nadja's experience with Joy

00:08:41 Nadja's hilarious Halloween story

00:11:11 Why we laugh in awkward social situations

00:16:03 Why Nadja finds it hard to experience joy

00:19:39 Why we look at the past through rose-tinted glasses

00:21:18 Why carry out addictive behaviours that make us feel bad

00:23:25 Why saunas are a great example of impermanence

00:25:37 Whether or not you are born with autism or if it can develop throughout childhood and adolescence

00:29:09 Why learning about neurodivergence and autism might make you appear more autistic

00:33:24 How it seems like more of us are neurodiverse than neurotypicals

00:33:59 Why Nadja believes her autism makes less people like her

00:40:04 Why my attraction to a resting bitch face might actually be attraction to neurodivergence

00:43:39 How to identify and communicate sexual needs

00:46:32 What Nadja's secret kink is

00:50:31 Examples of common kinks which you shouldn't be ashamed of

00:57:55 Whether buying sexy lingerie for your partner at Christmas is a selfish act

01:01:46 Differing perspectives on using mas******ion for self-soothing

01:07:14 The strange mental state that men enter after eja*****ion, also known as post-n*t clarity

01:19:12 What Nadja has changed their mind about recently

01:22:05 Varieties in a man's sperm type and how that affects survival strategy

01:25:13 The hardest thing Nadja has ever done in her life

01:29:02 Nadja's deepest fear

01:35:13 What Nadja would say to a younger self

01:36:16 Nadja's favourite sound

01:41:16 Why music is a bit like p**n but with more magic

01:42:29 If Nadja was on her deathbed, one lesson she would like to leave behind

01:43:21 My alternate perspective on the regrets of the dying

01:54:05 Being unable to draw boundaries in relationships

01:56:35 Why we stay in unfulfilling relationships

02:01:50 The question that Nadja is asking herself each day

02:03:50 Why we are making the ego great again

02:07:21 My recent life-altering ego death experience

02:10:33 Whether there really is a difference between imagination and reality

02:18:15 Figuring out who we are without our Trauma

02:22:57 Nadja's contact details

Please check out the show notes for links to today’s guest and other resources.

I hope you enjoy the episode.

#intimacyadvice

***LINKS***

Nadja’s Website:

https://bit.ly/46L7hLi

Nadja’s Instagram:

https://bit.ly/3M1vrHO

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If you’re looking to be a better leader within your organisation, are wondering if giving up alcohol is for you or are just curious about how high-performing CEOs think and operate, then today’s episode might be of interest.

My guest today is James Fleming, he’s the CEO & Co-Founder of The Power Within Training, Author, Husband & Father. James and I discuss:

His early years and progression in the oil and gas industry.

The pivotal moment when he decided to build his own leadership company.

How James coped with his 10-year-old daughter moving to a different country.

How sobriety and exercise helped James view life more objectively.

What makes a good leader.

James's recommended time allocations for leaders and CEOs.

How to craft a vision for your organisation.

Understanding why your vision actually matters.

The definition of Motivational Intelligence (MQ)

How to ask better questions when interviewing and recruiting.

The importance of matching personality types to hiring roles.

What James's wife would say about him when he's not in the room.

How he manages his relationship with his wife and daughter while running 100mph at work.

The five-minute version of a course that is normally delivered over several weeks.

His seven steps to success in leadership.

Which sex faces the greater challenges in business

AND

The one question James would ask himself at the beginning of every day.

I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Chapters (manually crafted)

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:36 His early years and progression in the oil and gas industry

00:17:33 The pivotal moment when he decided to build his own leadership company.

00:25:02 How James coped with his 10-year-old daughter moving to a different country.

00:27:53 How sobriety and exercise helped James view life more objectively.

00:35:11 What makes a good leader.

00:40:34 James's recommended time allocations for leaders and CEOs.

00:43:44 How to craft a vision for your organisation.

00:48:32 Understanding why your vision actually matters.

00:39:39 The definition of Motivational Intelligence (MQ)

00:56:11 Leadership Motivational Intelligence (LMQ)

01:02:18 How to ask better questions when interviewing and recruiting.

01:07:04 The importance of matching personality types to hiring roles.

01:08:16 What James's wife would say about him when he's not in the room.

01:09:41 How he manages his relationship with his wife and daughter while running 100mph at work.

01:17:17 The five-minute version of a course that is normally delivered over several weeks.

01:18:16 His seven steps to success in leadership.

01:29:38 Which sex faces the greater challenges in business

01:36:31 The one question James would ask himself at the beginning of every day.

***LINKS***

Website: https://bit.ly/3V6zWWo

James’ Book: https://bit.ly/3Zpl7Ru

Instagram: https://bit.ly/3CHttuB

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):

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https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

#leadershipadvice

My guest today is Tripp Advice. He's a men’s dating coach, podcaster & an author.

Tripp and I delve into a wide array of topics including:

My somewhat embarrassing dating inbox fails

Tripps background as a shy, unsuccessful dater

If you should lie about your height

How he learned to talk to girls

His ‘rock bottom’ moment in dating

The experience of approaching women while sober

The most important metric to focus on for dating success

Why you shouldn’t swipe right on as many women as possible

The highest impact dating profile optimisations

Whether or not you should be upfront about already having kids

What effect the algorithm has on online dating

Why you should always pay for the dating apps

My thoughts on girls who only post close ups

Why dating apps are fantastic for women

If you should share your Instagram handle

The biggest mistake guys make when asking for feedback on their profile (sorry girls)

Whether or not you should post videos to your dating profile

How to effectively split test

Tripps top four openers for online and irl

His advice to any women listening

AND

Which two questions you should be asking yourself before the start of each day

Tripp is a huuuge name in the men’s dating sphere and we managed to unpack a hell of a lot in this conversation. Another one for the guys today ladies, but judging on the feedback from recent episodes it seems you quite like being a fly on the wall in these manly chats. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Chapters

00:01:33 Tripps background as a shy, unsuccessful dater

00:07:12 How he learned to talk to girls

00:10:44 The first time he ever went out to approach women

00:10:44 His ‘rock bottom’ moment

00:13:35 The experience of approaching women while sober

00:14:59 The difference between night and day approaching

00:15:50 What methods he’s incorporated from pickup artistry and The Game

00:17:05 How you should be splitting your efforts to talk to girls online and real life

00:19:28 The most important metric to focus on for dating success

00:21:43 How to filter the right person to date

00:24:58 Why you shouldn’t swipe right on as many women as possible

00:26:08 What effect the algorithm has in online dating

00:26:55 Why you should always pay for the dating apps

00:30:59 If you should lie about your height

00:36:25 If you should be upfront about already having kids on your profile

00:38:17 My thoughts on girls who only post close ups

00:38:50 Why dating apps are fantastic for women

00:39:38 If you should share your Instagram handle

00:45:38 The highest impact dating profile optimisations

00:47:29 Whether or not you should post videos to your dating profile

00:48:36 How to effectively split test your profile “split testing”

00:52:18 The biggest (and somewhat controversial) mistake guys make when asking for feedback on their profile

00:55:09 My highly embarrassing dating inbox fails (for your pleasure)

01:02:41 Tripps top four openers for online and irl

01:05:36 His advice to any women listening

01:06:36 Future plans and projects

01:07:42 The two questions you should be asking yourself at the start of each day

***LINKS***

Website: https://bit.ly/3OclF6E

Coaching: https://bit.ly/4fxwpIK

Instagram: https://bit.ly/40UFabp

Tripp’s Book: https://amzn.to/4fR7EXE

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):

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#datingadviceformen

My guest today is professor Sarah Berry. She's a professor of nutritional sciences at King's college London and the chief scientist at Zoe.

Sarah and I delve into a wide array of topics including:

What ‘’precision nutrition’'' is

How genetics affect metabolism

The mechanistic processes that happen when we eat

What exactly atherosclerosis is

Arguments around the Carnivore diet, Apo B levels & LDL cholesterol

If it's okay to have high LDL cholesterol if your Apo B levels are low

Whether or not calories are the only important factor in weight loss

Time restricted feeding

If all calories are created equal

The thermogenic effect of food

Sarah's thoughts on pro protein culture

Why there's much disagreement on protein recommendations and nutrition

AND

What Sarah would eat if she only had 10 foods to live off

I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview professor Berry, as podcasters and content creators we love to hypothesise and speculate on things we haven't actually researched and Sarah clearly takes her work very seriously and sticks well within her lane of expertise. It's a little shorter than my usual episodes but I think there's a lot in here for us all to take away.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with professor Sarah Berry.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:30 What's brought Sarah to what she does today

00:02:50 What is Zoe and it's mission

00:04:53 Zoe's biggest challenge

00:05:58 What is precision nutrition

00:08:08 How do genetics affect metabolism?

00:13:34 What happens when we eat

00:17:39 What is atherosclerosis?

00:20:01 The argument around the Carnivore diet, Apo B levels & LDL cholesterol

00:26:24 Is it okay to have high LDL cholesterol if your Apo B levels are low?

00:32:48 Are calories the only important factor in weight loss (cals in/out argument)

00:37:24 Time restricted feeding

00:38:55 Ways to lose weight that don't involve calorie restriction (are all calories created equal)

00:42:07 The thermogenic effect of food

00:43:17 Sarah's thoughts on pro protein culture

00:44:45 Why is there so much disagreement on protein and nutrition?

00:51:53 Making smart investments in your health

00:57:05 What Sarah would eat if she only had 10 foods to choose from

01:02:57 Future research at Zoe

***LINKS***

Zoe Website

https://bit.ly/3YZi2Hy

Zoe Podcast

https://spoti.fi/3YBnpeu

Sarah’s Instagram

https://bit.ly/4fhXkbC

MY STUFF:

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#apob #professor #nutrition

#podcast #awakenoutofcontext

My guest today is Christopher K Wallace, he's a men’s counsellor, author, father & husband. Chris and I dig into a vast array of topics including:

Chris’ colourful background including dealing drugs, being shot in the chest with a crossbow & conceiving his son in prison

The moral & scientific arguments around chatting up a woman after she’s had a drink

How to tap into your inner essence & become aware of your value to the world

Why drinking alcohol is in addiction to fear

*How alcohol degrades your confidence & how to cultivate it intrinsically

How and why you should trace emotional responses in the body back to childhood

Chris’ rehab and ultimate journey to becoming an addiction therapist

His mission of fighting societal male weakness

What ‘Masculine Destiny’ means

Why strengths can be perceived weaknesses

The nervous system & the process of affect

How to become aware of the predictive brain & override your autopilot

How desire & fear interact and the riddle of addiction

The Nature vs nurture argument as it relates to attachment

Insights from Chris’ book, Sipping Fear Pissing Confidence

Why addiction to a behaviour never leaves you

How to replace Wanting with Winning

The illusion of Free Will & solution of Free Won’t

AND

Chris’ message to the world's male population

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Christopher K Wallace

00:01:31 Chris’ early years of drug dealing, being shot in the chest with a crossbow & conceiving his son in prison

00:19:31 The Nature vs nurture argument as it relates to attachment

00:22:53 Chris’ rehab and ultimate journey to becoming an addiction therapist

00:29:13 Chris’ mission of fighting societal male weakness

00:30:13 What Chris’ term ‘Masculine Destiny’ means

00:46:07 How to tap into our inner essence

00:51:11 How to understand your value to the world

00:53:28 Why strengths can be perceived weaknesses

00:57:31 The nervous system & affect

00:59:53 How to become aware of the predictive brain

01:05:00 How to override your autopilot system

01:07:41 How and why you should trace emotional responses in the body back to childhood

01:18:13 How desire & fear interact and the riddle of addiction

01:20:11 Why drinking alcohol is an addiction to fear

01:32:45 How alcohol degrades your confidence & how to cultivate intrinsic confidence

01:36:18 Insights from Chris’ book, Sipping Fear Pissing Confidence

01:38:39 The moral & scientific arguments around chatting up a woman when she’s had a drink

01:44:52 Why addiction to a certain behaviour never leaves your nervous system

01:49:14 How to replace Wanting with Winning “how do we replace wanting with winning?”

01:51:13 The illusion of Free Will & solution of Free Won’t

01:56:44 Chris’ coaching programs & contact information

01:55:22 Chris’ text message to the world's male population

***LINKS***

Chris’ Website: https://bit.ly/4falWCO

Listen to ‘Sipping Fear Pissing Confidence’ on Audible: https://adbl.co/3YpP2XS

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):

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#masculinedestiny #maleweakness #addiction

#podcast #awakenoutofcontext

My guest today is Paul Nadeau, he’s a former hostage negotiator, keynote & TEDx speaker, multi-author and script writer, actor & life coach.

Paul and I delve into a wide array of topics including:

How to know if we’re being lied to

Paul’s acting and script writing career

How to negotiate with a hostage

How to Translate hostage negotiation skills into other domains of life

How to Negotiate & become a more effective salesperson & communicator

Paul’s time as a peacekeeper in the middle east and How his life was saved by a terrorist in Iraq

AND

How to ask for - and get - what you want

Please enjoy my conversation with Paul Nadeau.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction to Paul Nadeau

00:01:23 Paul’s Story & Background

00:11:43 Hostage Negotiation

00:14:14 How To Negotiate With Someone Who Wants To Take Their Own Life

00:20:13 Is Hostage Negotiation An Act?

00:24:00 How to Negotiate & become a more effective salesperson & communicator

00:38:24 The S -A -L -E -S acronym

00:48:57 Paul’s Three Powerful Lessons

00:51:50 Paul’s time as a peacekeeper in the middle east and How his life was saved by a terrorist in Iraq

01:16:23 How do we know if someone's lying to us?

01:24:00 Paul’s Books & How To Ask For What You Want

01:39:38 Audience Questions

01:47:34 Future Plans

***LINKS***

Paul’s Website: https://bit.ly/3NDxwu9

Paul’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dVTseF

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv

Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

#HostageNegotiation #Negotiation #SelfHelp

#podcast #awakenoutofcontext

My guest today is Charlie Botterill, he's a Hyrox world record holder and ambassador, pure sport and My protein athlete and a budding entrepreneur (all at the age of 23).

Charlie and I delve into a wide array of topics, including:

Charlie's remarkable first full season and how he set the UK Hyrox world record.

His Sports background Including Football and professional cycling.

We discuss The influence of trauma on athletic performance.

Charlie's role as a Hyrox Ambassador.

If he would ever be tempted to take performance enhancing drugs.

Charlie's past struggles with an eating disorder.

His previously Untold Off-Season training secrets.

The moral implications of performance enhancement.

Charlie's thoughts on body image and the likeliness of PED’s in Hyrox.

His unique approach to Self-Improvement.

Charlie's list of 10 things he's going to do before 30.

And

The book that HE'S writing and A few of the useful tools and concepts from it

Charlie is a fascinating individual, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation and I am looking forward to seeing his progress over the next few years, I do think he's going to go very far.

Please enjoy and be inspired by my conversation with Charlie Botterill.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:30 Charlie’s First Full Season In Hyrox

00:14:45 His Sports background

00:20:00 University Dissertation

00:23:50 Charlie's role as a Hyrox Ambassador

00:25:30 Past struggles with an eating disorder

00:34:00 Mental Health

00:38:20 Eating Disorder, Anorexia & Pro Cycling

00:44:00 Motivation, Mindset & The influence of trauma on athletic performance

00:50:00 Body image in and the likeliness of PED’s in Hyrox

00:58:50 If he would ever be tempted to take performance enhancing drugs

01:01:00 The moral implications of performance enhancement

01:03:00 His previously Untold Off-Season training secrets

01:13:00 The book that HE'S writing and A few of the useful tools and concepts from it

01:21:00 Charlie's list of 10 things he's going to do before 30

#hyroxtraining #charliebotterill #highperformers

#podcast #awakenoutofcontext

Charlie’s Instagram:

https://bit.ly/48b8ZGl

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv
Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

My guest today is Christopher Hurst, he's an artist and tattooist. A British bipolar ex soldier now exploring polyamory, masculinity and mental health.

Chris and I chat about a wide range of topics from our life's experiences including:

The continuous battle of remember to have fun in life

Our differing opinions on Winston Churchill

Why dance is an important part in finding joy

Our past experiences with binge drinking

The education system and its impact on identity

Why I believe I’m an introvert

The prevalence of social masks & constructed identities

Chris’ time in the British Army

The effect of being in the military on your social status

What Polyamory is

AND

Why a polyamorous relationship might be right for you

During this conversation you may hear a reference to ‘Nadja’, this is friend of the show Nadja Lasbeck who we are mutually acquainted with. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, you should do so after this one.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Christopher Hurst.

***LINKS***

Chris’ Instagram

https://bit.ly/487E39T

MY STUFF:

Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):

https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv

Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):

https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

#polyamory #masking #alcohol

#podcast #awakenoutofcontext