Awaken Out Of Context

If you're a podcast listener curious about what goes on behind the scenes, someone navigating self-improvement while battling imposter syndrome, or anyone interested in building something meaningful on your own terms - this conversation offers honest insights from 100 episodes of lessons learned.In this special episode, I celebrate hitting 100 episodes with a listener-submitted AMA. After years of weekly publishing, late-night edits, and navigating the balance between vulnerability and professionalism, I share the unfiltered reality of building a podcast while building myself.In this episode, you'll learn:How my approach to interviewing transformed - from masking confusion to embracing clarifying questions as a strengthThe belief shift that changed everything: moving from "I'm broken" to "I've had a different path" and how that reframe builds genuine self-confidencePractical boundary-setting strategies - including why starting rigid then becoming flexible works better than the reverse, and how to communicate when you bendMy current morning routine breakdown - from the supplement stack and prayer practice to why I stopped forcing "present" silent walksThe chapter-based approach to life design and what I've deliberately removed that most people consider essentialWhy batch recording matters - and the midnight ask-me-anything that almost made me quitWhat actually motivates the hustle: how fitness goals, career ambitions, and HYROX training all trace back to one core visionThis conversation includes real examples from navigating unsolicited feedback, recovering from illness while maintaining a publishing schedule, and the tension between high performance and emotional openness.If you enjoyed this episode, you might like these:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebuClQRf09rmHvGhli2HP02QRIeke3YFully time stamped chapter listChapters00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes00:22 Listener Questions Begin04:32 Reflections on the Podcast Journey08:06 Challenges and Hardships12:31 Shifting Beliefs and Self-Perception17:41 Moments of Kindness and Support21:07 Morning Routine Update21:17 Morning Routine Essentials25:07 Meditation and Mindfulness Practices27:26 Listener Questions: Fitness and Goals34:17 Philosophical Influences and Emotional Openness39:33 Boundaries and Flexibility in Life47:38 Reflections on Motivation and Helping Others53:22 Exploring Systems Thinking and Societal Trends***LINKS***Sign up to my newsletter:awakenoutofcontext.comThe 45-Day Chapter System (free download)awakenoutofcontext.com/chapter-systemEnd Of Year Review Episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YoF4DfbHl0&t=1sGet the free end of year worksheet:awakenoutofcontext.com/reviewJoin the indiip beta:indiip.com/beta15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseMY STUFF:awakenoutofcontext.comAwaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj

If you're a HYROX athlete looking to break through your current performance ceiling, someone considering the jump from open to pro weights, or a fitness enthusiast who wants to understand how elite competitors actually train and think - this conversation will give you practical frameworks you can apply immediately.

Dylan Scott, ranked World No.3 in HYROX and known as "The Hybrid Raccoon," went from doing ergonomics and corporate wellness programming for manufacturing corporations to elite endurance athlete by embracing an unconventional approach to training and nutrition. He now coaches athletes through Hybrid Raccoon Racing while competing at the highest level, proving that raw strength matters far less than sport-specific preparation and mental fortitude.
In this episode, you'll learn:

Why your back squat has almost zero correlation to sled performance - and what to train instead
The "14 problems to solve" mindset Dylan uses when lining up against elite competitors

How Dylan structures 70-75km of weekly running, including specific compromised running workouts you can steal

Why a clean diet is overrated for performance and what actually matters for fueling race day
The single station that has the most transfer to every other HYROX movement

Dylan's airport workout philosophy - including an hour of burpees that earned approving nods from strangers

What's actually underrated: mobility routines, appropriately-dosed caffeine, and heavy lunges

+ Much more

This conversation includes real training protocols, race strategy breakdowns, and Dylan's season goals heading into World Championships in Stockholm.

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Fully time stamped chapter list
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:04 Airport Hour of Burpees
00:06:56 Travel & Training on the Road
00:09:03 Travel Nutrition & 'Hybrid Raccoon' Diet
00:16:58 Coaching Principles
00:22:41 Training with Faster Partners & Scaling
00:27:28 Singles vs Doubles Training
00:31:07 Season So Far: Singles & Doubles
00:35:06 Stepping Up: Doubles vs Pro & Open
00:42:36 Sled Pull Weight, Bodyweight & Lane Variability
00:45:28 Hamstring Strengthening
00:51:19 Wall Balls: Mechanics & Unbroken Streak
00:54:44 Running Zones & Avoiding the 'Black Hole'
01:03:05 Audience Q&A: Run Programming & Speed Work
01:05:23 Audience Q&A: Compromised Running – Go-To Pairings
01:08:43 Audience Q&A: Speed Work Follow-Up
01:10:25 Audience Q&A: Prioritising Stations vs Runs
01:11:12 Overrated vs Underrated: Health & Food
01:17:55 Underrated Food & Exercise (Lunges)
01:23:04 Underrated Supplement
01:27:07 Race Day Nutrition: Caffeine & Gels
01:31:39 Underrated Habit (Mobility)
01:34:51 Season Focus & Goals
01:37:55 Elite Field Outlook
01:39:40 Where to Find Dylan
01:40:51 Closing Remarks

***LINKS***

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If you're someone who hasn't set goals for 2026 yet, feels overwhelmed by traditional goal-setting methods, or wants a more flexible alternative to rigid resolutions - this episode will give you a complete system you can start today.

Jason walks you through his full-stack 45-day chapter system - a goal-setting framework that combines a three-year dream life vision with shorter, manageable sprints. This approach helps you maintain motivation while keeping your long-term aspirations in clear focus.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- Why 45-day chapters outperform traditional yearly goals - and how the "hero's journey" framing transforms how you handle setbacks
- How to create a dynamic New Year's intention focused on identity and values rather than rigid outcomes
- The three-year vision sweet spot - far enough to dream big, close enough to feel achievable
- A practical spreadsheet system for tracking goals across work, personal life, and relationships
- How to use AI prompts to accelerate your planning process from hours to minutes
- The end-of-chapter review method that makes year-end reflection effortless
- Why starting in January, February, or March doesn't matter - and how to begin right now

This episode includes Jason's complete downloadable resource pack with templates, AI prompts, and the full chapter tracking spreadsheet.

You can find similar episodes to this below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YoF4DfbHl0&list=PLMebuClQRf08486wZSMosnGDb2lZFFJbo

Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00 Introduction to Goal Setting
03:07 New Year's Intentions and Identity
05:41 Creating a Three-Year Dream Life Vision
07:23 The 45-Day Chapter Goal System

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If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or high achiever looking to close out the year with clarity and set yourself up for a breakthrough 2026 - this episode will give you the exact framework to do it.

In this solo episode, I'm walking you through my complete 30-question end-of-year review process - the same one that kicked off my best year yet. I share my personal answers, the mistakes I made, and how this simple practice created massive momentum heading into 2025.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- How to identify your highest-leverage activities from the past year - including the ones you've forgotten

- A simple reframe that turns goal-setting from overwhelming to energizing (hint: think "chapters," not resolutions)

- The one daily habit that guarantees progress on what actually matters - focusing on your scariest task first

- Why reviewing your relationships, money decisions, and energy drainers reveals patterns you can't see in the moment

- How to uncover the "elephant in the room" that's silently sabotaging your progress

- A framework for identifying which tools, systems, and habits to keep versus cut heading into the new year

This episode includes real examples from my own review - from dating app experiments to AI tool stacks to lessons learned from ending a relationship.

Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro & Free End-of-Year Review Download
00:03:36 Valuable vs Wasted Time, Challenges & Coping (Q1-4)
00:11:27 Goals Achieved & Missed, What Helped & Why (Q5-8)
00:16:20 Opportunities Seized/Missed & What To Do Differently (Q9-11)
00:20:33 Important People, Energy Drainers, Tools, Money & Year Success (Q12-17)
00:30:12 One Habit for Success, Proud Moments & Self-Surprises (Q18-20)
00:35:30 Creative Work, Unstarted Hobby, Elephant In Your Head & More Time With (Q21-24)
00:40:08 Dropped Strategies, Joy, Random Hack & Best Systems (Q25-28)
00:47:30 How You’ve Changed, 2026 Direction & Values Exercise (Q29-30)
00:56:32 Outro, Links

***LINKS***

Episode I’m most proud of In 2025:
https://youtu.be/TCrWKfJ7dPA

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Create a Dream Life Vision & Set Goals Using Core Values (June 2025)
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If you're a podcaster feeling the pressure to land bigger guests, a content creator questioning whether growth is worth the grind, or someone wondering why your passion project stopped feeling fun - this conversation will help you reconnect with why you started in the first place.

Taylor James is the creator of the hit podcast The Waffle Shop and Managing Director of Twenty Two Productions. After building his show for five years and interviewing increasingly high-profile guests, Taylor made the surprising decision to step away from hosting entirely. Now on the production side, he helps other creators build sustainable shows without burning out - and he's rediscovered the joy that made him fall in love with podcasting.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why chasing bigger guests can actually damage your show's authenticity - and the hidden costs no one talks about

The real reason Taylor walked away from a successful podcast after five years of consistent growth

How to recognize when external pressure is overriding your creative instincts - including the guest expectations trap

Practical ways to balance quality and quantity without sacrificing your mental health or your message

The surprising benefits of live shows for building genuine audience connection

How to navigate the competitive podcasting landscape while staying true to your original purpose

What changes when you shift from host to producer - and how it reignited Taylor's passion for the medium

This conversation includes honest reflections on paid guest appearances, the pressure of personal branding, and real talk about what sustainable content creation actually looks like.

#podcasters #podcasting

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If you liked this episode, we may enjoy our first recording from June 2024:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrOI9KPa9E8

Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Taylor James: Cold/Soft Opens vs Trailers & Intro Approach
00:05:24 Authenticity, Over-Professionalising & The Comparison Trap
00:11:29 Growth Landscape, Consistency & Quality vs Quantity
00:17:54 Solo Episodes, Burnout & Rediscovering Purpose
00:29:57 Future Plans: From The Waffle to Half a World Away
00:40:34 Storytelling, Big Guests, Status & Promo Etiquette
00:59:10 Live Shows, Music Angle & Wrap-Up

***LINKS***

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https://twentytwo.productions/

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