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): My Morning Routine

48:47 Dr Robert Glover: Stated Vs Revealed Sexual Preferences, Polarity & Gender Dynamics & The Two Body Problem

01:03:44 Marcus Strong Not Starving: Diet Rigidity, Overvaluation of Weight, Emotional Regulation & Authentic Podcasting

01:16:30 Christopher Hurst: Introversion, Extroversion & The Masks We Wear

Links to original episodes:

Jessica Da Silva: https://bit.ly/3VSoJcc

Solo Episode: https://bit.ly/4iNN111

Nadja Lasbeck: https://bit.ly/4fuip1z

AMA: https://bit.ly/4gtIUFJ

Dr Robert Glover: https://bit.ly/4gy5f5g

Marcus Strong Not Starving: https://bit.ly/4iJr3My

Christopher Hurst: https://bit.ly/3P7ZQFU

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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 & Is Podcasting Saturated? 44:27 Chrissie Wunna: Vulnerability, Authenticity, Winks from Anna Richardson & How Chrissie Felt After Being 'Pied Off' on Naked Attraction 52:29 Joey Weber: How To Heal Loneliness Using Equanimity 01:00:58 Joey Liu: Courage, Discomfort, Storytelling & The Power of Pausing in Conversations LINKS TO ORIGINAL EPISODES: Matty Green: https://bit.ly/40aoX1e Andy Allan: https://bit.ly/41I53M4 Julia Jewels: https://bit.ly/40hn9nb Taylor James: https://bit.ly/4iOykL6 Chrissie Wunna: https://bit.ly/4gLxFs7 Dr Joey Weber: https://bit.ly/4ftXCv7 Dr Joey Liu: https://bit.ly/4gR24oZ MY STUFF: Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links): https://bit.ly/3tk8FVv Follow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason): https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj #podcast #awakenoutofcontext

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

• What Fraser’s upbringing was like outside of his swimming endeavours
• The influence his father had on his sporting career
• If he enjoyed an upbringing heavily centred around sport
• Why he decided to quit swimming at the national level
• Why he prioritised his degree over his swimming career
• How It Felt To Tell His Dad He Was Retiring From Swimming

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

• How Many Races A Year Fraser Believes Is Optimal For Him

00:46:54 A Championship Winning Season

• How he struggled for motivation mid season
• What was different to the season before?
• His surprise at running a 2:50 marathon at the end of an Ironman
• Running 4:03 /Kms at Portugal
• Where his mind goes during the race
• His unconventional approach to nutrition last season
• His surprising fear of Open Water swimming
• Done with the chaos during a race dealing with
• Why Fraser carries out complex long division during a race
• Why long division was able to keep Fraser relaxed during the race
• The importance of presence during race Inc Hyrox

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1:15:34 Social Media

• The Potential Impact Social Media has on performance
• Why Fraser doesn't like social media
• How social media can inspire beginners
• Why Fraser feels uncomfortable talking about his achievements
• Why he doesn't let people he doesn't know follow him on Strava
• Whether it's ok to post your coaches programming on your socials
• The reason I post my workouts to social media

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

• Which heart rate zones you predominantly work in during an Ironman
• The advantages of a large aerobic swimming base
• 4x4 threshold sessions

01:40:30 Fraser’s Training

• What preseason training looks like
• Trail running importance
• Why Strava might be harming your pre/off-season

01:47:41 Being coached by Joel Jameson

• How he met Joel Jameson
• What Joel would say about Fraser if he wasn't in the room
• What makes a good coach

01:54:37 Nutrition & Carbohydrates

• Frasers carbs per hour

02:05:31 Audience questions

• How he found transitioning from swimming to tri
• Frasers biggest influences
• Barrows long list of athletes
• Kmc discount
• Motivation to train while working full time
• Go to prehab and mobility exercises
• The pinnacle for him in achievements
• Why? Why training? Why? Competing for enjoyment will likely make you perform better
• What a peak training week looks like
• What is a brick session and how Fraser trains them

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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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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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

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