#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 the chapter list.I thought it was a fantastic conversation. Whether you're interested in mindfulness, spirituality, competitive sports, or happiness in general, I think you'll take a lot from it. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Joey Weber.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 entering JASE at checkout.Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00 Trailer Intro for Dr Joey Weber 00:01:45 Equanimity Defined & Self-Construct Explained 00:04:43 Why Peace Over Pleasure 00:10:01 Zero-Sum Pleasure vs Positive-Sum Peace 00:12:58 Neutrality & Boredom in Modern Society 00:15:34 Pleasure, Mindfulness & Coffee 00:18:59 Equalising Experience Through Equanimity 00:21:02 Alcohol, Fear States & Escapism 00:23:28 Impermanence & Intoxicated Pleasure 00:25:30 Turning Moments into Peace 00:25:32 Intuition vs Preconceived Judgment 00:28:05 Discernment from the Heart 00:30:19 Relationship Intuition & Emotional Entanglement 00:32:53 Healing Modalities for Disentanglement 00:35:06 Acceptance & Growth Over Time 00:38:16 Integration of Life Modes & Peace 00:42:02 Equanimity & Competitive Drive 00:45:11 Enlightenment in Sport & Obsession with Skill 00:46:08 Can You Respect the Less-Driven Self? 00:50:38 Loving All Versions of the Self 00:53:01 Compassion for the “Basement Dweller” 01:00:05 Energy Ripples & Doing Your Bit 01:01:35 Viewing Status & Achievement with Equanimity 01:07:26 Inputs vs Outputs & Authentic Action 01:09:24 Validation, Motivation & Ambiguous Ambition 01:13:25 Niche Traps & Audience Expectations 01:16:04 Message to the Unfulfilled 01:22:33 Final Reflection & Morning Affirmation***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseJOEY’S STUFF:Joey’s Instagram:https://bit.ly/45oS7MQJoey’s Website:https://bit.ly/437uKmVJoey’s Book:https://bit.ly/45vJgqqMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#Equanimity #CompetitiveDrive #Performance
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#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 as comfort, the emotional crash after competition, why control can be both a shield and a struggle, and how she now helps other women with their own weight loss and mindset journeys.I hope you enjoy my conversation with Ellie Crabtree.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 entering JASE at checkout.Fully Timestamped Chapter List 00:00:00 Intro Trailer for Ellie Crabtree 00:00:42 Ellie’s Story, Early Life, Loss of Father & Weight Struggles 00:04:32 Why Bodybuilding 00:05:42 Training Around Her Dad’s Illness 00:07:17 Relationship With Food Then & Now 00:11:40 Coaching Other Women With Food & Body Image 00:12:55 Strategies For Getting Back On Track With Food 00:14:23 Bodybuilding vs Hybrid Training & HYROX 00:17:10 Post-Competition Blues & Structure Collapse 00:19:15 Control, Therapy & Why She Gravitate to Structured Sports 00:22:19 Replacing Addictions & Finding Identity Outside Fitness 00:24:48 Grief & Her Relationship With Her Dad’s Passing 00:27:04 How She’d Handle Grief Differently Now 00:28:29 Turning Loss Into Motivation & Life Philosophy 00:33:05 What Her Dad Was Like 00:35:46 Making The Most Of Her Dad’s Final Months 00:42:00 Competing With NABBA 00:44:10 First Time On Stage & Posing Nerves 00:46:13 Why Dark Chocolate & Pre-Show Nutrition 00:48:21 Peak Week Explained 00:53:08 Current Training & Injury Recovery 00:57:17 Learning To Listen To Her Body 00:58:38 David Goggins' Mindset & Overtraining 01:00:34 Long-Term Fitness Journey & Individual Methods 01:01:25 Goals: Injury Recovery, Marathon & HYROX 01:03:44 Ultimate Goal: Ultra Marathon 01:04:51 Enjoyment-Based Running Approach 01:06:37 Closing Remarks & Final Reflections 01:07:31 Morning Reflection: Practising Gratitude 01:08:58 Where To Find Ellie & Coaching Plug 01:10:32 Outro & Sponsor Reminder***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseEllie’s Instagram: https://bit.ly/3ZpISrUMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#bodybuilding #grief #weightlossjourney
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#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 the tactical differences between Pro and Elite HYROX racing.Alex also gave a behind-the-scenes look at preparing for the World Championships and shared reflections on his victory in Nice. He spoke candidly about life as a professional athlete, the growth of the HYROX sport, PED testing protocols, and what might lie ahead after HYROX.This was an insightful and inspiring conversation with one of the sport’s top competitors. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00:00 Intro Trailer for HYROX World Champion Alexander Roncevic 00:00:53 Childhood & Growing Up in Austria 00:04:42 Importance of Family, Plans for Children & Life Balance 00:05:53 Leaving Teaching Career for HYROX 00:06:58 Preparing for World Championships 00:08:16 Career Opportunities in HYROX 00:10:32 Mainstream Media Coverage & Recognition 00:11:19 Cologne Race Recap & PB 00:11:56 Clarifying Elite vs Pro in HYROX 00:12:15 Racing Strategy in Elite Field 00:13:34 Elite Series History & Introduction of Majors 00:15:00 Pacing Strategy in Elite Races 00:17:37 Competitor Analysis & Race Strategy 00:18:46 James Kelly & US Advantage 00:20:11 Travel, Jet Lag & Recovery Protocol 00:22:12 Overseas Racing & Mental Game 00:22:47 Advice for Athletes Moving to Pro Division 00:25:35 Training Philosophy & HYROX Development 00:29:20 Winning the World Championship & Aftermath 00:33:08 Sponsor Message: Bear Bar 00:34:26 Wall Balls at World Championships in Niece 00:36:58 Age Groups & Inclusivity 00:38:01 Fuelling, Nutrition & Race Day Prep 00:39:22 Morning Races & Practical Adjustments 00:42:03 Most Improved Stations 00:43:52 PEDs in HYROX & Drug Testing Protocol 00:49:26 Life After HYROX 00:52:27 Audience Questions 01:00:08 Overrated & Underrated: Food, Exercise, Supplement, Habit 01:03:27 Alex’s 60 Second Message to Every HYROX Participant 01:04:47 2025 Goals & Relay Plans 01:05:54 Daily Reflection & Self-Development 01:07:36 Minimal Routines & Staying Ready 01:07:48 Where to Follow Alex 01:08:54 Closing Thanks 01:08:55 Outro & Sponsor Reminder***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseAlexander Roncevic Instagram: https://bit.ly/3H3CD6LMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyroxworldchampion #podcast #hyrox
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#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 to how you'd train, so you don't get burnt out.If you're an OG and actually interested in the deeper, more reflective side of me, then listen to the beginning — it's much more raw and vulnerable.I hope you enjoy the episode. Drop us a DM and let me know what you think.Fully Timestamped Chapter List00:00 Reflection: Disappointment, Full Brain Experience, Coming Home to your self03:42 Differences between Dopamine and Serotonin Jason08:55 The Power of Touch and Connection14:56 Reflecting on The Importance of Family and Legacy18:41 Lesson: How to ensure we don't spend too much time in one particular mode/zone22:26 Tool: Strategizing Life Like Training & Understanding the nervous system load of calendar commitments26:38 Closing thoughts***LINKS***MY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#solopodcast #periodisation #theself
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#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 List00:00 Jack Collins Hybrid Coach Trailer 07:52 Shifting to Online Coaching 11:10 Jack's Assessment of the Online Coaching Space 19:16 Finding the Right Online Coach42:13 Jack's Coaching Practices and Philosophy 46:19 Seasonal Training Strategies for Hyrox 53:35 Advantages of swimming in early development 56:30 Should we build mini periodisation blocks into a season?58:40 What is the difference between Strength Endurance vs. Muscular Endurance 01:06:59 Transitioning from HYROX Open to HYROX Pro 01:16:00 Jack's advice to every HYROX competitor looking to improve their time 1:22:50 Jack's details and conversation wrap-up***LINKS***Jack’s Instagram:https://bit.ly/3S3Vb9cMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#hyrox #coach #podcast
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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