In this episode: Understanding somebody else's pain How to feel the emotions Understanding the awareness of others Fighting back with empathy Understanding ourselves and others Seeing where we are right now Empathy comes from an emotional state Being hyperaware of my emotional state   Removing ourselves from our emotional state of trying to determine the outcome of a certain situation   Emotions are triggered by subconscious thoughts and when we don't have mastery of our own emotions we end up allowing them to take control of the conversation   Asking the questions from a true inquisitive place or making the comment with a softened tone   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Being in a hypervigilant state Moving into shame You need to be able to reconnect  Disassociating from your emotions Dealing with daily emotions Being highly aware of what you feel Taking charge of your nervous system Being present with your family Filling your emotions and handling them Trauma is the body's reaction to a threat Tracking past traumas to solve them Having a vital community for you Developing self-awareness Having the awareness to be inquisitive Getting to the root of the problems Trauma can become your identity Find a way to take a tactical pause Getting to your vocal cords There isn't one way to be a men   "The core problem is that we don't know how to manage our nervous system and instead of being aware, we end up thinking that's normal"   "We have to get back those parts of our souls that we lost and that require to deal with our emotions"   "If you can't master your nervous system, you're stuck on the field of battle at home, and your home becomes a war zone"   About Joshua: Joshua is an entrepreneur, veteran, filmmaker and emotional resilience expert. He has spent the last 20 years growing companies, maximizing human potential as a master coach and is the founder of Emotional Resilience Training (ERT) as well as the co-founder of K4 & Valor.  His curriculum and frameworks are being used to help men, first responders, veterans and medical professionals who deal with high stress and trauma to reintegrate back into life. Prior to his current work, Joshua was on an elite team of 5 of the top trainers & speakers to train fortune 100 companies while working for Tony Robbins.  Joshua is currently in post-production of his film Grief to Grace, a personal story of how he turned the pain of his brother’s loss into meaning & purpose including interviews of 22 experts in the fields of grief & trauma. The film is expected to be released Jan 2023.   You can follow and support Joshua at:  www.ertmethod.com @joshuamichaelwenner Podcast: Wenner Folsom Podcast   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Releasing your full expression Not letting others know how they make us feel Having a low state of energy Living on a negative path What are you not saying to the people in your life? Getting the best outcome Evaluate what you´re going to say Creating clear communication Being honest about what you're not saying   "When you don't say the negative stuff to your partner, we come in on a low-energy state and start to devaluate ourselves"   "You need to evaluate what you´re not saying, where it's coming from and then allow yourself to say it in a way that brings the best outcome"   "Be honest about what you need to say but be honest in a way that´s respectful to the other person"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Trusting yourself first Don't let others notice your weakness Not feeling safe to open up Being open and vulnerable Making an impactful change for ourselves Jason's story with alcohol Ask yourself why Being honest with yourself Justifying your weaknesses Re-wire your brain to have different rewards Finding new things to do Knowing what's enjoyable to you Becoming something automated Listening to your inner voice You're created as a miracle Sharpening self-awareness Being on the path of self-development Being aware of yourself A man that realizes his limits, has no limits The information it's available for those who seek it With every good thing, it comes bad Having clarity in mind It's hard to change as an adult   "I can't go into this path again, keep going and found out that I'm still lost in the same thing"   "There's no defining moment in my life where there's a terrible tragedy that changed my life, it's only my hard work"   "Ask yourself: why are you doing this? Especially if it's a thing that it's harming you"   About Jason: Jason Carter is a husband, father and entrepreneur who struggled for decades with depression and alcoholism before beginning the journey to recovery. In his new memoir, To Hell I Ride: When a Life Examined Became Worth Living (Lioncrest Publishing, Jan. 2022), he takes an unflinching look into the darkest corners of his past and how he found clarity—and ultimately redemption—on a reflective road trip from Texas to Telluride. You can follow and support Jason at:  Book: To Hell I Ride: When a Life Examined Became Worth Living (Lioncrest Publishing, Jan. 2022)   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Having a toxic behavior Not allowing myself to be authentic Having unhealthy competition Social conditioning to be man and masculine Masculinity is not one thing, is a spectrum What type of men do I want to be Reframe and re-path everything I knew It's all about knowing who you are How I perceive relationships and communication Letting your emotions be Emotions drive actions Creating an infinite loop of meaning Having an abundant mindset Having a positive action Allowing yourself to feel Sound, breath and movement Everyone is your teacher if you can be humble enough Entrepreneurship is a mindset Passion is all about identity Using relationships as a mirror   "Whenever anyone tried to bother me or tried to scare me, I would blow myself up to be bigger"   "The moment you make sexuality and emotions feminine, it's going to be very hard for any man to want to even look at it"   "If everything that I knew wasn't the whole truth, what else is not true in life?"   About Tyran: Tyran Mowbray is a Masculinity, Sexuality and Relationships mentor. He has studied occult cosmology in mystery schools, yoga and tantra in India, Buddhism in Europe, and traveled profusely around the world learning, studying and exploring the inner workings of his own mind and human behavior. He brings all this knowledge and wisdom through his Australian upbringing with light and humor and makes wild spiritual concepts relatable and easy to digest from his younger days as a bricklayer and having to keep things simple. Tyran was also a playboy, Australian football player, miner, locked up, brushes with the law and bikers, and drugs. He has learned not only to understand himself but balance the more adrenaline-filled life with spirituality and connection.    I’ll see you guys around the corner.    You can follow and support Tyran at:  www.tyranmowbray.com @tyran.mowbray Offerings Beast to Priest  Cultivate your king  Tantrik tradie    Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.Elsasser                   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Struggling to connect with the world Understanding who you are Be the observer of your life Being open to experiences Connecting with humans in a normal capacity Giving yourself the ability to humble Getting out of your comfort zone People loose purpose You have a purpose written for you Giving yourself a small goal Finding a passion for yourself Journaling how you feel Challenging you to do better Changing your perception Getting into support groups Transition isn't easy "When transition happens, we have to understand that it's not going to be easy"   "When you give yourself the ability to humble yourself then you can start to really gather knowledge, experience and connection"   "Being able to connect with people who don't have your background, who aren't in the same field that you're in"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Showing up for yourself Saying "I need help" Giving more to others Honoring who you are and having integrity It is safe to not know everything Putting an extended effort to be better What is it that you do when you show up? Being honest in how we show up Putting the work into who you are Looking into yourself first "If you think that just showing up earns you respect then you obviously have almost 0 respect for yourself"   "I'm not just going to show up, I'm going to show up in an important way, in a way that it's respectful"   "Showing up and being an inspiring person to that youth is very different from just being there"     Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: How Luke created his company throughout the United States How to overcome self-doubt Having a true belief in myself You learn by making mistakes Failure is okay as long as you learn Understanding what the issue is The biggest regret is not trying Believing in myself Helping people overcome fear Reaching out to other companies Developing what we believe How you manage your energy as a guy   "You can change your mindset to really shift and realize that you can grow into the individual that you need to be"   "I don't think there's any kind of debt in any kind of organized success"   "If I can see that a product works, I can see that the branding is on point"   About Luke: Innovator, Operator, Leader. Relocated to the U.S. in 2016, scaled the F45 franchise in the Southern Californian market.  Luke is the founder and CEO of MNLY a collaborative subscription company that provides that markets best solutions for men's performance and lifestyle. With a focus on business strategy, lifestyle optimization and improving human potential, Luke now works with industry leaders to develop exciting impactful projects.   You can follow and support at:  IG: @luke_hartelust  IG:  @mnly.box Web: https://mnlybox.com/discount/WILDMAN25 (discount for subscription)   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Understanding how behaviors create How to find my soul's calling Putting language to what's mystical Sickness is something that prevents us from living Focusing on ending trauma Suffering is a fact of life Every man knows how it feels to be reactive Where are my triggers right now? The body is always managing things Knowing what's happening in my body Identifying your feelings Being aware enough of myself Trauma is the living memory of something How to come back to myself Regulating body response to stress Orient ourselves to our environment Understanding the human body Every one of us is an expression of art "We can train reflexes out of ourselves and others we can't"   "My body still has this primitive system that hasn't caught up to the speed of evolution of technology"   "If my belonging is threatened my safety is threatened, if my safety is threatened I may die"   About Will: Will is a mystic, philosopher, somatic coach & trainer, and trauma integration specialist who guides individuals on the often mystical and winding journey of waking up to their own aliveness.  Will integrates 21 years of inner work, esoteric inquiry, and cultural research with 13 years of professional experience in the healing arts. Everything Will does supports his personal mission to end human suffering, and his professional mission to bring trauma-informed care into the mainstream so that it can be available to everyone who needs it, without stigma or exclusion.   You can follow and support Will at:  Web: www.traumaandsomatics.com IG: @willrezin  Lecture: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Al4iT4MyuRceyAQFR9rdr?si=zbw4G3ODRrueuWuXeVV7zg   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode, we talked about: Masculine and feminine energetics Energetics are incredibly subjective and not tangible Growing and finding your authenticity Dive into finding your first Identifying where your struggle is Looking for a positive reinforcement Building a strong foundation Understanding that you're not alone Allow energetics to be part of your tools "It's important to gain cognitive awareness in our foundational pieces of authenticity"   "Understand you first before you dive into the complexity of the energetics"   "For us men, if we can't see tangible progress we get detour from really building ourselves"   Let's connect over on Instagram: @Johnny.ElsasserAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy