Engineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.
Are you ready to live a life with enough time, money, and energy? Have relationships and connections that delight you? Are you ready for the extraordinary life you know you’ve been missing? If so, then this is the place for you. I'm a best selling author, coach, consultant, and speaker who’s worked in technology for over two decades. I’m a leader in transforming people and organizations from operating in fear, obligation and guilt to running off joy, ease, and love. It’s time for Engineering Emotions and Energy!
Episodes
199 episodes
Climbing Emotional Mountains: Tools for Inner Peace
Another 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 ...
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Episode 199
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27:28
Powerful Deep Connection with 3 Simple Questions
In 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, illust...
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Episode 198
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31:02
The Secret to a Happy Birthday (and a Happier Life) with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming
Your 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 celebrati...
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Episode 197
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51:53
The Shocking Truth About Your Thoughts
Ever stop to question your thoughts? 🤔 In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how our thoughts shape our reality—often in ways that don’t serve us. But the good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in negative, looping, ...
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Episode 196
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17:17
How to Upgrade Instead of Escape - Redefining Retreats from Guatemala
In this episode, I’m recording live (well, not quite live, but you get it) from Guatemala after an incredible one-week retreat at Lake Atitlán. But here’s the thing—retreats aren’t just about escaping reality, they’re about amplifying it. Too o...
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Episode 195
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15:42
The 4 Types of Connection and Making the Meaningful with Dr. Adam Dorsay
Are you truly connected—to yourself, to others, and to something greater? This week, I’m joined by Dr. Adam Dorsay, a psychologist, executive coach, and author of Super Psyched: The Four Types of Connection, to explo...
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Episode 194
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46:53
Love, Loss, and the Art of Connection: A Valentine’s Special
Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’re diving deep into the many dimensions of love—self-love, romantic relationships, connection, loss, and the evolving ways we experience love in the modern world. In thi...
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Episode 193
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33:33
Lessons from The Karate Kid: Trusting the Process & Embracing the Journey
What 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 take...
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Episode 192
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24:36
Winning vs. Not Losing: A Guide to Enjoy Playing the Game of Life
Are 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 sto...
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Episode 191
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17:58
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 inspiratio...
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Episode 190
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19:19
Out with the Old: How to Let Go of What’s Holding You Back
Is 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 physi...
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Episode 189
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21:04
The Two Resolutions That Will Make This the Best Year Yet
Welcome to 2025! Are you ready to make this your most successful, fulfilling, and joyful year yet? In this episode, Justin shares two powerful yet simple practices that will set you up for your best year ever. Whether you’re ridi...
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Episode 188
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13:25
Holiday Happiness Made Simple: A Ho Ho Ho'oponopono Guide
In this special holiday episode, Justin Wenck shares the powerful Hawaiian clearing practice of Ho’oponopono to help you navigate the season’s stressors with ease and joy. Whether you’re dealing with family drama, financial pressures, o...
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Episode 187
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28:16
Thriving in a Toxic World: Nutrition and Purpose with Life Enthusiast’s Martin Pytela
Are you treating the source or symptoms? In this episode of Engineering Emotions and Engineering, Justin sits down with functional medicine expert Martin Pytela to uncover the secrets to thriving in a world stacked against your h...
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Episode 186
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56:31
Life’s Twin Peaks: Navigating the Cycles of Light and Dark
In this episode, Justin dives into the importance of balance in all areas of life. Drawing inspiration from Goldilocks, David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, and electrical engineering, Justin explores how embracing the contrasts in li...
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Episode 185
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15:33
Wicked Smart Going Way Beyond AI to Collaborative Intelligence with Tonya J. Long
Will AI deliver on the hype? In a word: No. But in this episode with AI governance expert Tonya J. Long we dive into the evolving concept that will: Collaborative Intelligence (CI)—the blend of human insight and...
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Episode 184
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1:05:48
The Mandela Effect Hack - How to Control Your Future
In this insightful episode Justin introduces a unique tool for shaping your future by reframing your past memories—a method he calls the “Mandala Effect Hack.” Inspired by George Orwell’s famous quote, “He who controls the past controls the fut...
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Episode 183
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19:15
Election or Selection: How to Vote
How will you vote? Rather than telling you who or what to vote for, Justin introduces a framework for how to vote—one rooted in vision and values. He explains the difference between selecting and electing and why knowing your val...
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Episode 182
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18:07
Pivot Your Pain: Decoding The Body’s Messages
In this episode, Justin explores the connection between physical pain, intuition, and emotional well-being. Opening with Albert Einstein's powerful quote, "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful ...
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Episode 181
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16:41
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe? Exploring the Future of Autonomous Tech
In this episode of Engineering Emotions and Energy, Justin dives into a key question: Are self-driving cars safe? With the rise of autonomous vehicles in cities like San Francisco and the emergence of advanced driver-assistance systems...
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Episode 180
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39:38
Embracing Life's Seasons & Navigating Transitions
In this episode we explore the importance of transitions in life. From the seasonal shifts of summer to fall to the larger, more personal life transitions, Justin shares how we can navigate change with grace and mindfulness. Drawing from his ex...
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Episode 179
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26:07
Conquering Burnout with Celebration: Insights from Sal Holden
Have you ever felt like you're stuck in an endless cycle of challenges and stress, wondering if there's ever a true break from it all?In this episode, I sit down with Sal Holden, a kinesiologist, intuitive life coach, and bestsel...
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Episode 178
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38:25
Navigating Your Future of Work with Natalia Bielczyk, PhD
Can you survive or even thrive in this fast-paced ever-evolving job market? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Natalia Bielczyk, a computational neuroscientist turned career and business strategist. We dive deep into the future...
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Episode 177
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42:59
Why Technology is Bad: A Call for Human-Centered Innovation
Why is tech bad? I delve into the recurring failures of technology and the impact they have on our lives. From the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage to the daily frustrations we all experience, it's clear that technology often ...
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Episode 176
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24:21
Mastering Emotions for Success Lessons from Inside Out 2
In this thought-provoking episode, Justin dives into the world of emotions through the lens of the movie "Inside Out 2". Discover how understanding and mastering your emotions can lead to greater success and fulfillment in both personal and pro...
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Episode 175
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24:39