The Matt King Show 026: Joshua Wenner | STOP Chasing Success! Do THIS Instead l The Matt King Show
Aug 19, 2025
Joshua Wenner, an expert in masculinity and emotional maturity, shares his transformative journey overcoming trauma and addiction. He discusses redefining success not through material gain but by fostering authentic connections and presence. Wenner emphasizes the impact of childhood experiences on emotional growth and the importance of community in healing. He also highlights daily rituals for emotional regulation and advocates for vulnerability as a pathway to freedom. Listeners gain insights into navigating grief, emotional healing, and true self-acceptance.
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Success As Life Force Not Scorecards
- Joshua reframes success from external achievements to "life force": presence, energy, and memories.
- He prioritizes living fully in the moment so future-old-self remembers rich experiences, not hustle.
Armor Of Masculinity Hides Purpose
- Masculinity often arrives as protective armor built from childhood needs for adequacy and acceptance.
- Peeling that armor reveals purpose shifting from self-currency to service and presence.
Brother’s Death Triggered Decades Of Healing
- Joshua lost his brother to an overdose after refusing to take him in, then built businesses and hit financial collapse.
- Those losses pushed him into 15 years of grief work and a documentary that became his healing journey.
