For years, Mila Elshobary's work remained hidden due to self-doubt, perfectionism, and a harsh inner critic shaped by a strict upbringing. These days Mila shows her beautiful work off proudly. Her art has become more than just expression; it’s medicine, a mirror, and a path to healing!

In this conversation, we explore the emotional and spiritual power of art, the tension between validation and authenticity, what it means to create without fear, and how generational patterns shape the way we see ourselves. Mila also shares the stories behind her most powerful pieces, including one that helped her process grief after losing her mother. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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00:00:00 Intro & Why We Should Care About Art

00:01:13 Mila’s Artistic Journey & Expression Through Art

00:02:59 Turning Point in Overcoming Self-Criticism

00:05:19 Validation, Purpose & Impact of Her Work

00:07:05 Parallels Between Art & Podcasting

00:10:25 Why Should We Care About Art? Full version

00:13:45 Jason’s Thoughts on Art & Music

00:17:45 Jason’s Emotional History With Music

00:21:57 Mila’s Harsh Upbringing & Self-Criticism

00:26:00 Growing Up in the Emirates & Moving to Egypt

00:28:33 Moving to the US & Raising Her Son

00:29:38 Showcasing Her Art: Healing & Growth Piece

00:31:44 Attachment Themes in Art & Personal Life

00:37:25 Duality of Darkness & Light Calligraphy Piece

00:44:26 “Life Begins Where Fear Ends” Calligraphy

00:46:02 Jason’s Journey With Attachment

00:52:20 Sponsor Message

00:53:36 Infinite Amethyst & Acrylic Pouring

00:55:54 Pharaonic-Inspired Art & Cultural Elements

01:01:20 Fragments of Grief & The Grey of Grief

01:05:39 Why Michigan & Healthcare Informatics

01:06:33 SoulScape Gallery & Symbolic Logo

01:07:56 Advice for Beginners in Art

01:09:22 Practical Tips & Art Materials to Start With

01:11:12 Copying, Inspiration & Artistic Authenticity

01:14:19 Frequency, Vibration & Painting Meaning

01:15:48 Mila’s Creative Process

01:17:07 Music Preferences While Painting

01:18:39 Overconsumption vs. Inner Voice

01:22:20 What Mila Would Tell Her Younger Self

01:24:27 Five Daily Habits for Life

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For two decades, Ciaran Avitabile climbed the corporate ladder, juggling a high-pressure software career with intense HYROX training. But everything changed the day he suffered a mini-stroke while out running with friends. That moment became a powerful turning point, prompting a total reset. He turned to breathwork - not just as a recovery tool, but as a new way of life.

Now, Ciaran coaches early-stage founders and high achievers, helping them chase big goals without burning out.

Our conversation covered so much of what I love talking about: entrepreneurship, performance, habits, HYROX, CO2 tolerance, recovery, Wim Hof… we even did two live breathwork exercises you can try along with us!

I really enjoyed this one, and I hope you do too.

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00:00:00 Intro, Goal-Setting & First Breathwork Demo

00:06:48 Corporate Career, Burnout & Mini-Stroke Story

00:12:52 Rebalancing Life, Family Time & Stress Buckets

00:18:15 Acute vs Chronic Stress, Recovery & Micro-Breath Breaks

00:25:53 Morning Routine, 5-Minute Breath Practice & Habit Stacking

00:32:32 Breathwork for High-Achiever Productivity & Leadership Coaching

00:41:05 Burnout Warning Signs, Biometrics & Sleep Quality

00:48:55 Wim Hof, Breath Mechanics & Oxygen Delivery Science

00:54:56 CO₂ Tolerance, Recovery Breathing & Performance Protocols

01:00:12 Pre-Training Breath Holds, EPO Boost & Free-Diving Insights

01:07:06 Breathwork Risks & Trauma-Informed Safety

01:09:19 Breathwork Styles Overview & Conscious Connected Method

01:11:32 Second Breathwork Demo & Integration Guidance

01:19:21 Client Successes & Team Cohesion Outcomes

01:22:41 Startup & AI Landscape Advice for Founders

01:28:17 Five Core Daily Habits for Well-Being

01:35:32 Ultra-Marathon Goals & Zone-2 Training Talk

01:40:51 Course Launch, Contact Details & Sponsor Outro

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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.

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00:00:00 Intro & Early Exposure to Child Death

00:01:11 What a Bereavement and Yoga Specialist Does

00:02:20 Understanding Adaptive Grief

00:05:02 Danielle’s First Experience of Child Death

00:08:43 Losing Her Daughter & Becoming a Nurse

00:12:09 Grief, Spiritual Growth & Unhealed Wounds

00:19:44 Yoga, Breath & the Body’s Role in Healing

00:23:36 Starting Yoga for Grief

00:26:22 Making Yoga Accessible & Safe

00:27:36 Online Yoga & Wider Access

00:29:07 Free Resources & Self-Guided Practice

00:30:14 Discomfort, Postures & Emotional Insight

00:33:21 Surrender & Yoga’s Gender Divide

00:36:07 Five Daily Habits for Grief Support

00:39:39 Closing Remarks & Contact Info

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‘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 the habits system I walked you through in the last episode, you can find that here:

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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 habits that actually move the needle.In this episode, I’m breaking down why habits are literally everything, how I’ve used them to transform my own life, and how you can reverse engineer your dream life with a super simple visual tool. I also share ways to stay accountable (even if you're doing this solo) and how to join my brand new free habit-building community.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 List00:00:55 Why Habits Are Everything00:03:20 Personal Success with Habits00:07:48 Importance of Environment00:08:45 How To Reverse Engineer Your Dream Life (Canva Screenshare)00:22:34 How To Leverage Public Accountability00:23:43 How To Join My Free Habit Building Community***LINKS***15% Off Bare Bar (CODE: JASE):https://bit.ly/barejaseMY STUFF:Awaken Out Of Context Podcast (YouTube & Podcast Links):https://bit.ly/3tk8FVvFollow Me On Instagram (@awakenoutofjason):https://bit.ly/3RAkKQj#habits #strategichabits #dreamlifedesign

If you struggle like me with being Anxiously Attached, I really think you’ll appreciate my perspective on this video.

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A Males Perspective on Having an Anxious Attachment Style With Jason Berry

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#023 - Jessica Da Silva - Marriage Therapist, Attachment Coach - Why You Should Know Your Attachment Style

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5s06kaNPXvVkeKWQ8ysHy1?si=I6XL76PLT9G-vWH6XeZW4Q

The Importance of Shared Environment in Mother–Infant Attachment Security: A Behavioral Genetic Study

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14669895/

A behavior-genetic study of parenting quality, infant attachment security, and their covariation in a nationally representative sample.

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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 how poor posture could silently be ruining your HYROX time, why barefoot shoes are a non-negotiable, and the huge role your fascia and nervous system play in efficient running.

We also got into a live video analysis of myself and my friends Lucy Jackson-Jones and Jade Booth (PFRM Coaching), which is packed with value!

Whether you’re chasing a sub-60 or just want to run pain-free, there’s a lot here for you.

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00:00:00 What Is Running Form?

00:00:36 Reprogramming the Brain for Movement

00:01:31Myles Rawson’s Background & Injuries from Rugby

00:01:39 Obsessive Research & Lack of Progress with First Coach

00:03:39 Working with Shane Benzie & Form Improvements

00:04:09 Timeline of Coaching & Mentorship

00:05:22 Shane’s Location & Running Technique Coaching in the UK

00:06:07 Argument Against Changing Form

00:07:05 Coaching Philosophy & Reprogramming, Not Drills

00:07:56 Fascia Over Muscle Use

00:08:26 What Is the Fascial System?

00:09:33 Improving Fascial Function & Daily Posture Awareness

00:11:43 Standing Desks & Building Daily Postural Strength

00:14:44 Posture & Its Link to Running Efficiency

00:14:49 HRV Breathing & Nervous System Regulation

00:16:15 Breathing Patterns & HRV for Recovery

00:17:38 Meditation, Posture & Tension

00:18:30 Common Running Mistakes & Foot Weakness

00:19:20 Narrow Toe Boxes & Plantar Fascia Weakness

00:21:40 Barefoot Shoes & Foot Strength Progression

00:24:02 Who Should Use Barefoot Shoes?

00:25:13 Becoming More Aware of Movement & Carbon Shoes

00:27:10 Structured Shoes & Pronation Debate

00:29:47 Running Form Chain Reactions & Foot Stability

00:31:35 Knee Function & Stability

00:32:53 Jason’s Sub-40 10K & Impact of Fatigue on Form

00:34:49 Maximising Stride Length Without Overstriding

00:36:17 Creating the Bow Shape & Posterior Chain Activation

00:38:39 Visualising Proper Running Posture

00:39:10 Sponsor Message: Bear Bar

00:40:28 Video Analysis: Jason, Lucy & Jade

00:50:13 Mirroring Running Partners

00:51:08 Kenyan Running Camps & Synchronised Movement

00:53:13 Demonstrating Overstride & Cycling Legs

00:54:49 Push vs Pull & Glute Activation

01:05:58 Integrating Changes with Reduced Mileage

01:07:30 Avoiding Stretching Sore Muscles Post-Run

01:09:56 Static Stretching, Mobility & Optimal Range

01:10:33 Stretching vs Springiness Trade-Off

01:11:51 Post-Hyrox Movement Adjustments

01:12:47 Posture in Strength Movements Like Farmers Carries

01:13:41 Head Over Lead Foot During Lunges

01:14:01 Relationship with Data & Strava

01:15:16 Sacrificing Form for Zone 2

01:16:42 Watches & Listening to the Body

01:19:00 Watch Accuracy & Ground Contact Time Balance

01:21:55 Red Flags in Running Form

01:22:33 What’s Next for Myles & HYROX Coaching

01:24:28 Running Inefficiently vs Efficiently

01:25:03 Time Savings with Better Running Form

01:25:39 Myles’ Social Media & Coaching Plug

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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 at previous things I’ve done in my own race-fuelling, and got into the psychological side of nutrition and emotional regulation around that.

We also explored the top strategies you can implement in your HYROX World’s prep-nutrition, sleep, middle-of-the-night feeding-all sorts of good stuff to help you optimise your performance. We even walked through a full example of how to fuel your HYROX for optimal results.

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Fully Timestamped Chapter List

00:00:00 Intro Trailer for Daryl Corley

00:00:44 Daryl's Background

00:02:56 Issues with High Fat Diet

00:03:38 Switching to High Carb Nutrition

00:05:14 Nutrition & Human Psychology

00:08:01 Cravings, Honesty & Client Behaviour

00:11:47 Not Being Perfect & All-or-Nothing Mindset

00:14:15 Thoughts on Cheat Days & Dwayne Johnson Example

00:16:12 Fuelled vs. Lean: Impact on Performance

00:20:17 Glasgow vs Birmingham Performance Experience

00:22:15 Fat Loss vs Performance Trade-Off

00:24:30 Carb Cycling & Fuelling Strategy

00:26:18 Top 3 Mistakes People Make at HYROX Worlds

00:31:51 HYROX Race Week & HYROX Worlds Nutrition Strategy

00:33:42 Calories During Taper & Carb Loading Myth

00:36:00 Race Day Nutrition Strategy & Timing

00:44:13 Gels, Timing & Early Start Challenges

00:47:51 Middle of the Night Feeding Strategy

00:49:17 Sleep, Digestion & Melatonin

00:50:27 Thoughts on Multivitamins & Greens Powders

01:02:10 Overrated & Underrated: Food, Exercise, Supplement, Habit

01:07:44 Final Thoughts on Sleep

01:08:18 Wrap-Up & Where to Find Darryl

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