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Awaken Out Of Context

Jason Berry | Exploring Self, Wealth, Health and HYROXrss.com
I created Awaken Out of Context as a way to better understand myself and connect with high performers from around the world. While it’s primarily a personal journey of self-exploration, my sincere hope is that the raw authenticity and candour shared here will resonate with you - that the questions I’m asking and the reflections I’m sharing might help illuminate your own path. New episodes drop every Monday at 5 AM UK time, and Sunday at 9 PM Pacific Standard Time. Thank you for checking out my show.
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Episodes

#73 - Child Loss to Healing Yoga – Danielle Sadler’s Story

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 excited to tell you about my first ever sponsor Bear Bar, who make the highest quality shower soaps. If you’d...

Jul 07, 202543 min

#72 - Create a Dream Life Vision & Set Goals Using Core Values (VIDEO SCREEN SHARE)

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 setting goals using core values and turning it into a vision/collage that you can incorporate into t...

Jun 30, 202533 min

#71 - How To Build Habits Strategically & Work Towards Your Dream Life

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 goals but struggle to follow through. That was me for a long time, until I learned how to build the right ha...

Jun 23, 202525 min

#70 - Anxious Attachment Style? Watch this episode.

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 quality shower soaps. If you’d like to try them you can get 15% off by heading to https://bit.ly/barejase and en...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 5 min

#69 - Shave Minutes Off Your HYROX Time - Running Form Masterclass with Myles Rawson AKA findyourstridecoach - INCLUDES LIVE FORM ANALYSIS

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 biomechanics, and how his work with Shane transformed his understanding of form. We talked about ho...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 27 min

#68 - HYROX Fuelling Secrets with Darryl Corley: Exactly What to Eat Before Race Day + HYROX WORLDS - Elite Level HYROX Nutrition Embassador

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 that came along for the ride on multiple levels. We discussed some race-fuelling strategies, looked ...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 10 min

#67 - Can You Be Happy and Competitive? With Dr Joey Weber - World Expert In Equanimity

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; emotional entanglement; judgment versus discernment; and lots of other topics that you can check out in t...

May 26, 20251 hr 34 min

#66 - Losing Her Dad at 19: How Ellie Crabtree Found Purpose Through Competitive Bodybuilding

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 remarkable journey — not just of weight loss, but of self-discovery, discipline, and healing. We talk about food...

May 19, 20251 hr 11 min

#65 - HYROX World Champion Alexander Rončević - Story, Strategy + Advice for Every HYROX Athlete

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 job to pursue a full-time athletic career. We discussed his training philosophy, mental strategies, and...

May 12, 20251 hr 10 min

#64 - Ramblings on Disappointment, Returning Home to Self, Broodiness & How to periodise your life

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 ensure we don't spend too much time in one particular mode or zone — it's about strategising your life and your calendar, similar ...

May 05, 202529 min

#63 - HYROX: What No One Tells You About Online Coaches - with Jack Collins The Hybrid Coach

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 to incorporate into your own HYROX training. Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00 Jack Collins Hybrid...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 24 min

#62 - 12 Books That Changed Me

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 31:55 The Wim Hof Method 36:52 Why We Sleep 43:05 Stillness Is The Key 43:51 The Obstacle Is The Wa...

Apr 20, 202548 min

#61 - HYROX World Championship Coach & British Open Record Breaker Aaron Woodman’s Surprising Method for Improving Your HYROX Time

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 max, lactate threshold, all that good stuff. Hope you enjoy the episode and get as much out of it as...

Apr 14, 20252 hr 11 min

#60 - Broke to $321,000 in 2 years - Tom Youngs - How to Build a $1M Coaching Business

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 own coaching and consultancy business, and the nuts and bolts of launching his first cohort program. ...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 29 min

#59 - HYROX Birmingham AG Winner & World No. 6 Allana Falconer on Going Coachless, Getting Stronger & Surviving 13-Hour Ultras

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 she balances training with a full-time job. It was a fascinating and uplifting chat with a proper hyb...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 14 min

#58 - HYROX Elite 15 Athlete Zara Piergianni's Journey + Tips on Improving Your HYROX time

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, thank you! It was an inspiring and insightful chat with an incredible athlete who's absolutely smash...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 2 min

#57 - YouTuber Jessie Baynes on Authenticity, Betrayal & Oversharing Online

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 around non-duality, inadequacy, love, and the challenges of being a content creator. Check out the ful...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 46 min

#56 - How Quitting Alcohol Changed My Identity, Confidence & Relationships (Q&A)

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 Explanation 00:03:15 Reflecting on Turning 36 & Sobriety Milestone 00:07:40 Describing Sober Self i...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 34 min

#55 - How to Break a World Record & Handle the Dopamine Crash - Andy Allan (Part 2)

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 Intro 00:00:39 Dopamine & Emotional Highs After Achievements 00:05:41 Comparing Highs: Barton To...

Mar 03, 20251 hr 9 min

#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 lo...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 14 min

#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 identi...

Feb 17, 20251 hr 4 min

#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 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 Post-Event Dopamine Drops 54:19 Education and Dyslexia: Reflections on Schooling 01:00:53 Lessons from th...

Feb 10, 20251 hr 46 min

#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:...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 36 min

#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 I...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 3 min

#49 - Julia Jewels - Do Kinky Couples Have Longer-Lasting Relationships? - Professional Dominatrix & Sex Coach

My guest today is Julia Jewels, she’s a professional dominatrix and sex coach. Fully Timestamped Chapter List: 00:00:00 Trailer & Introduction 00:03:22 Julia's Childhood & Background 00:13:54 Julia’s Early Relationships & Positive Experiences With Kink 00:25:58 Dominatrix Architypes 00:32:49 The Historical Roots of Dominatrix Culture 00:40:09 BDSM and Spirituality 00:43:31 How Online BDSM Differs from IRL 00:49:37 The Dynamics of Authority in BDSM 00:54:31 Non-Judgmental Acceptance o...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 51 min

#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 moment...

Jan 13, 202544 min

#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 ...

Jan 06, 20252 hr 5 min

#46 - Best of 2024 - Part 3 - Christopher K Wallace, Professor Sarah Berry, Tripp Advice, James Fleming, Nadja Lasbeck, Dr Joey Liu

Today’s episode is part 3 of a series of special end of year episodes where I’ve picked the most listened to segments from the most listened to episodes of the year. Chapter list: Chapters 00:24 Christopher K Wallace: The Riddle of Addiction & How Alcohol Erodes Confidence 19:11 Prof Sarah Berry: Why Genetics Don't Dictate Health & What Happens When We Eat 24:22 Tripp Advice: The Evolution of Dating Apps & Why Men Should Invest in Their Dating Life 31:01 James Fleming: Aligning Goals...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 13 min

#45 - Best of 2024 - Part 2 - Dr Robert Glover, Christopher Hurst, Marcus Strong Not Starving, Nadja Lasbeck, Jessica Da Silva

Today’s episode is part 2 of a series of special end of year episodes where I’ve picked the most listened to segments from the most listened to episodes of the year. Chapter list: 00:30 Jessica Da Silva: Attachment, Secure Habit Building, Loneliness & Love Addiction 14:17 Solo Episode: Difficult Conversations, Dating Habits, Negative Visualisation & Future Happiness 26:12 Nadja Lasbeck: Is Promiscuity A Good Thing & How To Cultivate A Sex-Positive Home? 35:36 Ask Me Anything (AMA): M...

Dec 27, 20241 hr 28 min

#44 - Best of 2024 - Part 1 - Matty Green, Andy Allan, Julia Jewels, Taylor James, Chrissie Wunna, Dr Joey Weber, Dr Joey Liu

Today’s episode is part 1 of a series of special Christmas/End of year episodes where I’ve picked the most listened to segments from the most listened to episodes of the year. Chapter list: 00:00 Intro 03:49 Matty Green: Royal Marines, Tough Love, Compassion & Fatherhood 11:25 Andy Allan: Cold Water Therapy for Addiction + Wim Hof Breathing for Athletic Performance 21:32 Julia Jewels: Healing, BDSM, Kink Stigma & Healthy Masculinity 37:26 Taylor James: Non-Judgemental Conversation & ...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 13 min
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