Awaken Out Of Context

Jason Berry | High Performance
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It took 100+ episodes to realise I wasn't broken. Raw conversations on self-improvement, mindset & performance. A bit HYROX obsessed. Each week I interview high performers and share vulnerable solo episodes on tools, habits, and lessons from my own journey. Awaken Out Of Context was born out of a desire for perspective-expanding conversations that shine light on new pathways to self-improvement. New episodes every Monday 5AM UK | Sunday 9PM PST

  1. 17h ago

    #121 - Losing My “Self” in Bali - Blue Lagoon Snorkelling & Deep Conversations on The Masks We Wear (4k)

    In this special vlog-style episode of the Awaken Out Of Context Podcast, we head to the Blue Lagoon in Bali for more than just snorkeling. What starts as a "Coffee Crawl" turns into a deep dive into the human psyche. We explore the concept of the "Performance Mask"—the characters we create to be loved or noticed—and whether we’re losing our true selves in the process. From tarot readings in a local bar to spiritual moments underwater, we discuss: The psychology of why we perform (and the "McConaughey Effect")Dismantling identity: Who are you when the cameras are off?The "Five Why’s" of finding your core mission.A spontaneous lesson in gratitude and the "Golden Days."🌊 Join the conversation: Do you feel like you're playing a character in your daily life? Let us know in the comments. Time Stamps 00:00 - Morning Routine & The Coffee Crawl Begins03:49 - The "Cuck Chair" & Unpacking Social Trends07:21 - Trigger Talk: Dismantling Feminism?09:39 - Tarot Readings & Searching for Business Guidance13:11 - The Five W's: Getting to the Core of Why You Help19:53 - Performance vs. Identity: When the Mask Starts25:00 - The Psychology of Comedians & Performers28:45 - The Matthew McConaughey Example32:10 - The "Influencer" Shape-Shifter & Social Winning36:10 - Rock Music, Tattoos, and the "Soft" Interior38:44 - Heath Ledger’s Joker: The Danger of Losing Yourself42:48 - Spiritual Moments While Snorkeling48:30 - A Spontaneous Gift from Dorin55:20 - Final Thoughts: The Einstein Theory & "Golden Days" FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE Mika: https://www.instagram.com/micaturrin Tomi: https://www.instagram.com/nomadtomi 📍 LOCATION Blue Lagoon Beach, Padang Bai, East Bali (about 90 minutes drive from Canggu) https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue+Lagoon+Beach+Padang+Bai+Bali 📚 REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey: https://www.amazon.com/Greenlights-Matthew-McConaughey/dp/0593139135 The Five Whys method: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whys 🎙️ MY STUFF Awaken Out of Context: https://awakenoutofcontext.com The Chapter System: https://thechaptersystem.com — If this one lands, let me know. Subscribe and drop a review if you're enjoying the show. Subscribe to my newsletter at awakenoutofcontext.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy these: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ky3sQEMwUM&list=PLMebuClQRf09N1EW4xaBRDZJQqPlDB_5B #AwakenOutOfContext #BaliPodcast #BlueLagoon #PadangBai #PerformanceVsAuthenticity #SnorkelingBali

    50 min

  2. Jun 1

    #120 - Life Is a Game (Bali Sunset Ride)

    I'd just finished my first CrossFit Murph workout and was buzzing. Late Saturday afternoon, sun heading down, decided last minute to chase the sunset to a random beach on Google Maps. What was meant to be a quick ride turned into the most honest hour I've had on tape in a while. Sat on volcanic rocks watching the sun drop, I got into being almost 40 and what that's supposed to mean. The difference between UK life (happy, sad, happy, sad, on a two-week cycle) and Bali life (happy and content, then less happy and content, but never actually sad). Telling my friends I might not come back, and what they actually said. And the question I keep coming back to: who am I living my life for? Also: the time I forgot where I parked my scooter and nearly reported it stolen, why I reckon CrossFit dissolves international borders, and a mantra I picked up from a fairly unexpected place that's stayed with me ever since. Visual version on YouTube with all the scenic riding and sunset footage. This is the spoken cut. If this one lands, let me know. Subscribe and drop a review if you're enjoying the show. Subscribe to my newsletter, find all my stuff below: awakenoutofcontext.com thechaptersystem.com My scooter is a Honda Vario 125cc from Twin Rental Bike in Bali. WhatsApp: https://wa.me/6287761650943 Mention my channel and I’m sure he’ll give you a discount. No affiliation.

    31 min

  3. May 25

    #119 - Vegans, Vulnerability and Semen Retention (Bali Roadcast)

    Warning! This episode contains adult discussion of porn, masturbation, and related themes (around 20:25 to 24:00).Sometimes the best content comes from not making content. On a morning I was wrestling with what I called an "existential content crisis," my friends Mica, Tommy and Wendy showed up at the door, gave me no chance to say no, and drove me to Ubud for the day. What followed was the kind of unfiltered conversation I've been trying and failing to recreate in front of a camera. We get into the strange territory of making content about yourself, how I use ChatGPT vs Claude for different kinds of work, why I've quit porn, and what I actually mean when I say "showing my underwear to the world." There's a moment three coffees in where the camera stops mattering and the conversation gets real. This is the audio teaser. The full visual story, the destination, the waterfall, lives on YouTube. Search "Awaken Out of Context" or follow the link below: https://youtu.be/8ky3sQEMwUM If this one lands, let me know. Subscribe and drop a review if you're enjoying the show. awakenoutofcontext.com thechaptersystem.com

    25 min

  4. May 18

    #118 - What I Packed for Bali That I Didn't Need (Leaving Cemagi)

    Random one this week. I'm checking out of my place in Cemagi and I've got half an hour to pack the bag. I'm bad at packing and I'm in my head about recording videos, so I figured I'd combine the two and put the Insta 360 on me in auto-frame mode. What you get is me going through everything I brought and didn't use (most of it), with a few stories along the way. The pillow that nearly convinced me the air con was poisoning me in the middle of the night. The bar in Canggu where someone clocked me for wearing a HYROX vest. The bags I bought nine years ago that are still going. A bit about tipping in Bali. The bubble tea I bought that went warm in the room before I could drink it. That's about it. Bit of a vlog. Hopefully entertaining if you've ever opened a bag at the end of a trip and realised half of what you packed was pointless. awakenoutofcontext.comthechaptersystem.com

    22 min

  5. May 11

    #117 Attachment vs Novelty: A Solo Beach Walk in Rural Bali

    Today I'm walking along a beach in rural Bali, working through something that's been gnawing at me since I moved villas this week: the pull between attachment and novelty. I'd been getting precious about my old setup, the cafe, the desk angle, the air conditioning, all of it. Almost packed up and headed back to Canggu before I caught myself and went for a walk instead. What came out of it: - Why grasping for the familiar can rob you of what's actually in front of you - The OCD-ish perfectionism I run into when something feels off, and how to break the loop - Sand as a literal lesson in letting go - The knot in my stomach when I think about my year around the world nine years ago, and what it might actually be about - Privilege, gratitude, and the reframe that's been keeping me grounded out here If you've been clinging to a routine that's stopped serving you, this one might land. If this one lands, let me know. Subscribe and drop a review if you're enjoying the show. Subscribe to my newsletter at awakenoutofcontext.com ***LINKS*** awakenoutofcontext.com thechaptersystem.com indiip.com/beta

    10 min

  6. May 4

    #116 - Replit Buildathon Special - Debrief with Devs

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    1h 33m

  7. Apr 27

    #115 - Mascuriosity: The Antidote to Pedestaling Women (Stop Tipping It on the Ramp!)

    Sat in a café in Canggu this week, a stunning girl walked in and I clocked my own reaction: the instinct to immediately count myself out, put her on a pedestal, and hand over all my power before a word had even been said. So I'm introducing a concept I'm calling Mascuriosity, taking that masculine sexual energy and modulating it into genuine curiosity about the person in front of you, rather than collapsing into the classic "no chance, mate" response. In this one I get into: - The "she's too good for me" conditioning most of us grew up with - Why suppressing healthy masculine drive isn't the answer, channelling it is - How curiosity dissolves anxiety (and even physical pain, credit to Ross Edgley) - Why this has to be drilled, not just understood - Why beautiful people aren't automatically interesting, and why that matters for your own self-worth - The Northern working-class "tip it on the ramp" origin story If this one lands, let me know. Subscribe and drop a review if you're enjoying the show. Subscribe to my newsletter at awakenoutofcontext.com If you enjoyed this episode, you may also enjoy these: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMebuClQRf09omZ7V629URAvyHG0KxIH_

    15 min

  8. Apr 20

    #114 - Why I Stopped Editing My Journal for a Partner Who Doesn't Exist

    A few weeks ago I talked about not deleting people from your past. This week, life handed me a story that proved that point all over again - from an unexpected date in Bali, to a journal entry I almost censored, to a Black Mirror episode that was already playing on my TV before I'd consciously chosen it. In this episode I get into why we instinctively edit our own memories, what it actually means when you feel the need to sanitise your journal for a future partner who doesn't even exist yet, and why that instinct might say more about your fear of being fully known than any real consideration for someone else. We also cover: why a gym date is underrated, the Black Mirror episode Eulogy and what it gets exactly right about erasing people, and a practical tool for managing your Google Photos memories without nuking your past entirely. If your partner's jealous of your history - point them to this episode. Or maybe just point them to the door. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. awakenoutofcontext.com

    15 min
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It took 100+ episodes to realise I wasn't broken. Raw conversations on self-improvement, mindset & performance. A bit HYROX obsessed. Each week I interview high performers and share vulnerable solo episodes on tools, habits, and lessons from my own journey. Awaken Out Of Context was born out of a desire for perspective-expanding conversations that shine light on new pathways to self-improvement. New episodes every Monday 5AM UK | Sunday 9PM PST

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  • Creator
    Jason Berry | High Performance
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Jason Berry | High Performance
  • Show Website
    Awaken Out Of Context

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