
Power and Purpose Podcast #126 Healing the Wounded Masculine: Vulnerability, Ego Deaths & Becoming a King w/ Johnny King
#126: Healing the Wounded Masculine with Johnny King
In this conversation, Johnny King joins Vanessa Soul to explore nervous system regulation, father healing, wounded masculinity, people-pleasing, emotional integrity, and the power of brotherhood.
Johnny opens up about ego deaths, childhood survival patterns, forgiveness, and what it truly takes for men to rise into grounded, healthy masculinity.
This episode offers clarity, emotional intelligence, and practical insight for anyone navigating identity, family dynamics, and personal transformation.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – 0:41
Father healing, empathy and episode preview
0:41 – 2:20
Identity, worthiness and personal evolution
2:20 – 6:32
Ego deaths, recession collapse and early coping patterns
6:32 – 11:16
Growth addiction, medicine journey and nervous system awakening
11:16 – 15:20
Transition into men’s work and building emotional community
15:20 – 22:26
Old masculinity vs healthy masculinity and wounded behavior
22:26 – 24:21
Forgiveness, father wounds and emotional integration
24:21 – 30:00
Vulnerability, fear and the courage to go first
30:00 – 34:33
The four pillars of fitness and powerful life questions
34:33 – 47:09
Writing “Becoming Kings,” authentic expression and the importance of brotherhood
HIGHLIGHTS:
Nervous system healing for men
Wounded vs healthy masculine expression
Forgiveness and repairing father wounds
Emotional survival patterns like people-pleasing
Why men need brotherhood and community
The relationship between vulnerability and power
The four pillars of fitness: physical, emotional, relational, financial
How inner work strengthens leadership, purpose, and relationships
CONNECT WITH JOHNNY KING:
Website: johnnyking.com
Instagram: @JohnnyKing
Facebook: Johnny King Coaching
CONNECT WITH VANESSA SOUL
Website: vanessasoul.com/Sacredsoulenergetics
Power & Purpose Podcast: pod.link/1713095352
YouTube: youtube.com/@VanessaSoulWork
Instagram: @vanessaasoul
Facebook: facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9
Threads: threads.net/@vanessaasoul
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Episode 95 — Building Brotherhood: The Power of Vulnerable Masculinity with Kyle Mitri
Episode 70 — From a 6-Year Lawsuit to Heart-Centered Alignment & Men’s Work with Michael Dash
