Jason Wilson - Breaking Free From Emotional Incarceration (Re-release)

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Apr 23, 2024

Jason Wilson, founder of The Yunion and creator of the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy, addresses the profound topic of emotional incarceration and its impact on men. He shares insights on the dangers of grind culture and why many men resist rest, equating their self-worth with constant productivity. Jason draws from his martial arts background, highlighting how it teaches discipline and resilience. He emphasizes the need for authentic brotherhood and practical steps like reflecting and resetting to break free from emotional constraints.

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ANECDOTE

Caregiving Transformed His Manhood

Jason cared for his mother through dementia and learned patience, sensitivity, and composure while bathing and consoling her.
That season transformed him into what he calls a "comprehensive man" and freed him from emotional incarceration.

ANECDOTE

Board-Breaking Video Revealed Men's Pain

Jason describes a viral Cave of Adullam initiation where an eight-year-old cried before breaking a board and Jason coached him through tears.
That moment and the video's reach revealed men's hidden emotional pain worldwide.

INSIGHT

Emotional Incarceration Defined

Emotional incarceration is a self-imposed prison with an open door where men stay to avoid being misunderstood or hurting others.
Men often choose isolation and end up controlled by unresolved emotions leading to anger, substance use, and suicide risk.

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Talking points: masculinity, culture, mindset

We've had a lot of new listeners recently, and this interview deserves a ton of attention. Jason's words and work are powerful examples of how important men's work can be. This is a re-release of one of my favorite interviews, one of the most impactful stories, and worth every minute. Dig in for thoughts on comprehensive masculinity, the dangers of "grindset", and so much more.

(00:00:00) - Intro and Jason’s defining moment

(00:07:45) - The video that got Jason global attention

(00:13:22) - Defining “emotional incarceration” and its devastating effect on men

(00:18:58) - Why do some men have such an aversion to rest and replenishment?

(00:24:52) - How Jason got into martial arts, and how he uses it to support young men

(00:33:54) - On the importance and teaching of defeat

Jason Wilson is the founder and CEO of the Yunion (pronounced union), a non-profit youth development organization in Detroit Michigan. Since 2003, the Yunion has effectively reached more than 15,000 youth and young adults through innovative prevention programming, trauma-informed care, parental engagement, and counseling. In 2008, Mr. Wilson’s heart for fatherless and misguided black boys inspired him to create and direct the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy (CATTA).

As an expert in Emotional Stability Training®, Wilson’s leadership has garnered the CATTA numerous acknowledgments and awards for his work teaching males how to introspectively confront and conquer their negative emotions with composure. In 2016, one of the CATTA’s videos went viral with over 80 million views worldwide. As a result, Mr. Wilson was invited to be a guest on the Dr. Oz Show and to present the CATTA at President Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Showcase at the White House. Later that year, NBC’s hit TV show ‘This Is Us’ was so inspired by Wilson’s work, that they featured the CATTA’s initiation ceremony in one of their most viewed and award winning episodes. In 2018, Mr. Wilson signed with actor/producer Laurence Fishburne’s film company Cinema Gypsy to produce a documentary film on Jason’s work with the CATTA. It is scheduled to be released in 2021.

Mr. Wilson has over 25 years of martial arts experience, in addition to over 16 years of training and developing young black males. Mr. Wilson is a man of the Most High, a faithful husband of over 22 years and a proud father of two beautiful children.

Connect with Jason

-Website: https://mrjasonwilson.com/

-Book, "Battle Cry": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400226996

-The Yunion: https://theyunion.org/

-The Cave of Adullam Transformational Academy: https://mrjasonwilson.com/catta/

-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjasonowilson/

-Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrjasonowilson

-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrjasonowilson

-Book, "Cry Like A Man": https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G1YJ7DZ/

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