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Engineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.6 Best Values for 2026: No. 5 - Joy (Isla Múcura, Colombia)You likely want joy in your life… but do you value it?We chase promotions, plan trips, buy stuff, and optimize our lives — all in pursuit of happiness. But what if true joy isn’t something you find? What if it’s something you choose? And even more radical — what if it’s a core value you could live by every day?In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, continues his Six Best Values for 2026 series with a transformative and often-overlooked truth:🎯 Joy isn’t just a mood — it’s a state of being that...
2026-02-1714 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Is the Algorithm Draining You or Training You? (And What To Do About It)What if the algorithm isn’t the enemy?We love to blame “the algorithm” for hijacking our attention and feeding us a steady stream of outrage, comparison, and clickbait. But what if the algorithm is actually doing something much more helpful?In this episode, Justin flips the script and asks:Is the algorithm here to drain you—or train you?Using personal examples, pop culture metaphors, and energetic insight, Justin explores how your digital feed is just a hyper-accelerated reflection of your focus, values, and internal state.This epi...
2026-02-0314 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.6 Best Values for 2026: No. 6 - IntegrityWithout this value, everything else falls apart.In this first episode of the 6 Best Values for 2026 series, Justin kicks things off with a truth that might sting a little—you can’t have real success without integrity.Not performative integrity. Not “say-the-right-thing” integrity.We’re talking real, deep, honest-to-yourself-and-others integrity.This episode breaks down:Why most people are out of integrity and don’t even realize itHow integrity is less about others—and more about being honest with yourselfWhat happens when your words, actions, and values don’t line upA...
2026-01-2016 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Why This Year Starts With Fun (Not Hustle)What if fun isn’t something you earn after working hard—but something you start with?In the first episode of the new year, Justin flips the script on productivity, discipline, and “being good” and asks this:👉 What actually lights you up? Do you ever let yourself enjoy it?Using movies as both a literal love and a powerful metaphor for life, Justin shares:The best and worst movies he saw in theaters last yearWhat those experiences reveal about freedom, creativity, nostalgia, and choiceHow following your delights ca...
2026-01-0622 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.How to Love Your Year (and Yourself)How did your last year go? You didn’t just survive this past year—you grew, overcame, created, and loved.But if you’re not remembering that, you’re missing the fuel that will drive the year to come.In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, invites you to take a loving and honest look back at your year and discover just how much beauty, growth, and adventure you’ve lived through (even if you forgot most of it).Whether you're heading into a new year or stuck in the middle of one, this...
2025-12-2422 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Conscious Change vs. Unconscious DriftYou’re changing—whether you want to or not.The real question is: Are you directing the change, or just getting dragged along for the ride?In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, breaks down the difference between unconscious change (which leads to frustration, limitation, and repetition)… and conscious change (which leads to growth, possibility, and enjoyment).You’ll explore how to identify the changes you actually want, how to stop focusing on what you’re running from, and how to become the active creator of the next version of your life.🌟...
2025-12-0919 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.As Within, So Without: Why Self-Sustainability Is the KeyWe’re all told to save the planet—but what if the key to global sustainability isn’t solar panels or recycling bins, but YOU?In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, makes a powerful case for self-sustainability as the foundation of global sustainability. Because if you’re burnt out, depleted, and disconnected, how can you possibly create a better world?You’ll learn how your internal energy directly shapes the external environment, and you’ll even be guided through a calming visualization to feel that truth in your body.🔑 Key Takeaways
2025-11-2530 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.You Don’t Need to Earn Happiness—Here’s WhyYou might be chasing happiness all wrong—and it’s costing you more than you realize.Justin Wenck, PhD, unpacks the real reasons happiness can feel elusive, even when life looks good on the outside. He breaks down the three essential questions we rarely ask:What does it take to be happy?What does happiness actually mean to you?And most importantly… what even is happiness?If you’ve ever felt like happiness is a moving target—or worse, something you’re not “allowed” to feel—this episode is for you.💡 KEY TAKEAWA...
2025-11-1122 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.The Simple Formula for Your Next Breakthrough YearWhy wait for January 1st to start creating the life you want?In this episode, Justin shares how to start your New Year now — no resolutions, no waiting for the calendar to flip. Justin breaks down how reflection unlocks wisdom, how setting intentions shapes your next chapter, and how “getting” is really about allowing — letting life bring you even more than before.🌟 Key Points & TakeawaysReflect: Look back before moving forward. Set: Intention-setting goes beyond just wish lists.Get: Receiving is an art to be mastered. Why waiting f...
2025-10-2822 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.The 3 Ways Wanting Goes Wrong—And How to Get It RightWanting isn’t the problem. In fact, it’s the beginning of everything meaningful in your life. But somewhere along the way, we learned to suppress, shame, or override our desires—until we forget what we even want in the first place.In this episode, I break down three common ways wanting goes wrong, share a few weird/funny stories from my own life (including slapping hams like bongo drums), and guide you back to wanting in a way that feels exciting, intuitive, and safe.In this solo episode, Justin dives into:Why mo...
2025-10-1419 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.The One Thing That Changes Every Thing - AlignmentYou’ve done the mindset work.You’ve taken the action.And yet… life still isn’t flowing the way you expected.This episode reveals the real reason why your dreams may be stalling—alignment. Through a powerful skiing metaphor, Justin breaks down what alignment actually looks like—and why it’s the missing link between desire and fruition. Whether you’re building a business, deepening a relationship, or trying to enjoy your damn life more—if the way you're living now doesn’t match the way you want to feel, you’re going to miss...
2025-09-3024 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Why No One Understands You (and What to Do About It)What if your struggles with communication weren’t about skills...…but about beliefs?In this eye-opening episode, Justin goes beyond communication techniques and dives into your relationship with communication itself. If you’ve read the books, taken the courses, or rehearsed the perfect pitch—and still find yourself misunderstood or tongue-tied—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.⚠️ Spoiler: If you believe communication is unsafe, complicated, or pointless…Your reality will keep reflecting that back to you.Check out the episode to learn..🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways:The difference betwee...
2025-09-1722 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.The Truth About Time: Healing, Relationships, and Getting What You WantWhat if your slow healing, stuck relationships, and “not enough” money story had nothing to do with effort—and everything to do with what you believe about time?In this mind-bending episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, pulls back the curtain on our most limiting assumption: how long things are supposed to take.Healing. Money. Breakups. Business growth.Who told you it had to take this long?And what if they were full of 💩?You’ll never look at a “timeline” the same way again.🔑 Key Takeaways & Topics Covered:Wh...
2025-09-0228 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Creator, Challenger, Coach: Escaping the Victim LoopDo you ever catch yourself simmering in frustration—at work, in traffic, or waiting for that text back? In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, pulls back the curtain on why we cling to annoyance and how to finally break free.What You’ll Learn:The hidden payoff of frustration and why we stay stuck in itHow the Drama Triangle (victim, villain, hero) secretly runs your lifeThe powerful shift to the Empowerment Triangle (creator, challenger, coach)Real-life examples to turn everyday annoyances into growth opportunitiesWhy letting go of frustration leads to more joy, ease, and love...
2025-08-0521 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Sickness, Setbacks, and Still Growing? - A GuideIn this delayed episode of Engineering Emotions & Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D., he opens up about a personal bout of severe illness and the deeper lessons that came from it. More than a story about getting sick, this episode dives into what happens when life throws curveballs—and how we can find resilience, growth, and even joy in the moments that don’t go as planned.Takeaways include:How to reframe illness or hardship as an opportunity for deeper rest and insightRecognizing support systems you may have overlookedUsing setbacks to re-evaluate your life’s pace and pu...
2025-07-2218 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Stability Over Spectacle: The Power of OkayHave you ever aspired to be "okay"? Perhaps that's what you've been missing all along. In this episode, Justin explores the often-overlooked wisdom of embracing okayness. Rather than rushing from hardship to euphoric highs, Justin makes a compelling case for stabilizing in a state of "okay" as the essential bridge to a sustainably joyful life.Episode Highlights:Why craving constant greatness can lead to burnoutThe emotional relief of stepping into neutralityHow "being okay" acts as a ladder out of chaosThe power of vision and incremental improvementHow accepting your okayness can enhance your view of the world
2025-07-0116 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Turning Addictions Into AssetsAddiction isn't always what you think. In this eye-opening solo episode, Dr. Justin Wenck dives into the nuanced landscape of addiction—how it shows up in hidden ways and how, when recognized and redirected, it can become a superpower. Drawing from personal stories and practical insights, Justin challenges cultural narratives around addiction and offers a new way to reclaim your life by choosing your compulsions wiselyKey Highlights:Redefining addiction: It’s not just about substances.Hidden addictions in high-functioning people (work, food, drama, etc.).Why fighting addiction often fails and what to do inst...
2025-06-1720 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Relaxing or Exhausting? How Your ‘Me Time’ Might Be Draining YouAre your go-to relaxation activities truly recharging you—or stealthily wearing you out? In this solo deep dive, Justin explores the hidden stressors lurking in our diets, media habits, and even our exercise routines. With humor, honesty, and practical insight, Justin challenges us to reevaluate what relaxation really means and offers tools to help truly restore your energy.Key Takeaways:🍕 How foods can secretly deplete your energy.📺 Why watching TV or scrolling news might be adding to your stress.🧘♂️ The unexpected tension hiding in many yoga classes.🧠 Techniques like digital detox, breathwork, and “truth of now” presence for r...
2025-06-0324 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Reprogramming Pain: Turning Triggers Into TreasuresIn this powerful episode of Engineering Emotions & Energy, Justin Wenck, PhD, appears on the analog airwaves in a raw and real conversation with Tonya J. Long on her RESET Podcast(https://www.reset-podcast.com/) that originally aired on 92.9 KPCR. Justin is interviewed about navigating identity, status, and loss. From the early days at Intel to founding a practice rooted in love and curiosity, Justin shares how depression became his unexpected path to purpose. With humor and wisdom, he reflects on how letting go of what we think we need can open space for something greater.Key H...
2025-05-201h 01Engineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Why the World Is Perfect (Even When It’s Not) - Episode 200 CelebrationIn this milestone 200th episode, Justin delves into a transformative perspective: viewing the world as inherently perfect, even amidst chaos. Drawing from personal anecdotes and metaphors, Justin illustrates how challenges can be catalysts for growth and how shifting our focus inward can lead to profound external changes.Key Highlights:Celebrating Milestones: Reflecting on 200 episodes and the 2-year anniversary of Justin's book, Engineered to Love. https://www.engineeredtolove.com/Perception Shift: Understanding that focusing solely on problems can perpetuate them, while seeking the underlying perfection can transform our experience.Personal...
2025-05-0619 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Climbing Emotional Mountains: Tools for Inner PeaceAnother possible title for this episode was "Bananas & Boundaries", but the mountain metaphor won out for this show that delves into the art of maintaining emotional equilibrium when the world around you feels overwhelming. Using the vivid metaphor of glacier hiking, Justin illustrates how to support others without losing your footing and emphasizes the importance of discerning when to assist and when to step back.Key Highlights:Embracing Equanimity: Discover techniques to remain composed amidst external turmoil.The Glacier Hiking Metaphor: Understand how emotional support parallels the dynamics of navigating tr...
2025-04-2327 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Powerful Deep Connection with 3 Simple QuestionsIn this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, delves into the transformative "Rose, Bud, Thorn" questions— designed to deepen connections and enhance self-awareness. Justin shares personal experiences, including recent challenges and celebrations, illustrating how this method can be applied to foster more meaningful relationships whether you've been connected for years or mere moments. Key Higlights:The structure and purpose of the "Rose, Bud, Thorn" questions.Rose: What Are You Celebrating?Bud: What Are You Cultivating?Thorn: What's Challenging or Ready to be Released?Practical applications for personal growth and strengthening connections.Justin's personal journey through recent life eve...
2025-04-0831 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.The Secret to a Happy Birthday (and a Happier Life) with Tamar Hurwitz-FlemingYour birthday isn’t just another day—it’s a powerful event that can set the tone for the year ahead. In this insightful episode, Justin Wenck sits down with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming, author of How to Have a Happy Birthday, to explore how celebrating your birthday with intention can lead to greater joy, connection, and fulfillment.Tamar shares her unique insights on why birthdays are more than just cake and candles—they’re a chance to reflect, manifest, and create a life you love. Whether you’ve had challenging birthdays or tend to downplay your special day, this convers...
2025-03-2551 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Lessons from The Karate Kid: Trusting the Process & Embracing the JourneyWhat if everything you’ve done in life—every mundane task, every struggle, every challenge—was actually preparing you for something bigger? In this episode of the Engineering Emotions & Energy Podcast, Justin Wenck takes a deep dive into The Karate Kid (1984) and the powerful life lessons hidden within the classic film. From unexpected training methods to the power of trust, discipline, and resilience, this episode will shift your perspective on your own personal journey.Key Highlights:🎬 The Karate Kid Breakdown: How this 80s classic is packed with personal growth lessons.🥋 The Power o...
2025-02-0424 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Winning vs. Not Losing: A Guide to Enjoy Playing the Game of LifeAre you focused on winning, or just trying not to lose? In this episode, Justin dives deep into “poverty mindset” and how it affects our ability to live abundantly, joyfully, and fully present in the moment. Drawing on personal stories, surprising insights, and even ice-skating adventures, Justin challenges listeners to evaluate their current thinking patterns and embrace the art of living life like a winner.Key Highlights:The Poverty Mindset: What it is and how it blocks abundance, joy, and connection.A Winner’s Perspective: Shifting from focusing on what you might lose to what yo...
2025-01-2817 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Why Backsliding is Part of Progress (And How to Embrace It)Are you frustrated by setbacks or feeling like you’ve lost progress on your goals? In this episode, Justin explores the concept of backsliding and reveals why it’s not only normal but also essential for growth. Drawing inspiration from Michelangelo’s artistic process and personal anecdotes, Justin unpacks how to view challenges as opportunities for refinement, rather than failures.You’ll learn how to reframe setbacks, why life is more art than engineering, and how to leverage your “backslide” moments to build a better, more fulfilling future.Key Highlights:Understand...
2025-01-2119 minEngineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.Out with the Old: How to Let Go of What’s Holding You BackIs your life feeling cluttered—physically, emotionally, or socially? In this episode, Justin reveals the three things you must let go of to create space for the experiences, relationships, and successes you truly desire. From clearing out physical possessions to reevaluating the places you frequent and the people in your life, this episode is packed with practical advice for creating a life filled with ease, joy, and purpose.Justin shares personal anecdotes, thought-provoking insights, and actionable steps that will inspire you to clear your life of the unnecessary and make room for what really matters. Whether it’s to...
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