Is the Algorithm Draining You or Training You? (And What To Do About It)

Engineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.

Engineering Emotions and Energy with Justin Wenck, Ph.D.
Is the Algorithm Draining You or Training You? (And What To Do About It)
Feb 03, 2026 Season 1 Episode 219
Justin Wenck

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 episode is for anyone who wants to:

  • Take their power back from tech
  • Stop feeding the attention loop that’s exhausting them
  • Learn how to train their algorithm to align with peace, joy, and presence

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform

🔁 Share this with someone who feels overwhelmed by “the feed”

📥 Ready to take back control of your energy and emotions? Get on The LEAP Waitlist

✅ Don’t miss the rest of the 6 Best Values for 2026 series. No. 6 is already out and No. 5 will change everything—subscribe now

Send us a text

Watch the full video episode at Justin Wenck, Ph.D. YouTube Channel!

Check out my best-selling book "Engineered to Love: Going Beyond Success to Fulfillment" also available on Audiobook on all streaming platforms! Go to https://www.engineeredtolove.com/ to learn more!

Got a question or comment about the show? E-mail me at podcast@justinwenck.com.

Remember to subscribe so you don't miss the next episode! Connect with me:
JustinWenck.com
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended, music and pics belong to the rightful owners.

=====================================================

Episode Artwork Is the Algorithm Draining You or Training You? (And What To Do About It) 14:53 Episode Artwork 6 Best Values for 2026: No. 6 - Integrity 16:17 Episode Artwork Why This Year Starts With Fun (Not Hustle) 22:48 Episode Artwork How to Love Your Year (and Yourself) 22:48 Episode Artwork Conscious Change vs. Unconscious Drift 19:12 Episode Artwork As Within, So Without: Why Self-Sustainability Is the Key 30:13 Episode Artwork You Don’t Need to Earn Happiness—Here’s Why 22:42 Episode Artwork The Simple Formula for Your Next Breakthrough Year 22:13 Episode Artwork The 3 Ways Wanting Goes Wrong—And How to Get It Right 19:29 Episode Artwork The One Thing That Changes Every Thing - Alignment 24:29 Episode Artwork Why No One Understands You (and What to Do About It) 22:47 Episode Artwork The Truth About Time: Healing, Relationships, and Getting What You Want 28:41 Episode Artwork What’s Your Relationship with Structure? (And Is It Helping or Hurting?) 18:49 Episode Artwork Creator, Challenger, Coach: Escaping the Victim Loop 21:46 Episode Artwork Sickness, Setbacks, and Still Growing? - A Guide 18:43 Episode Artwork Stability Over Spectacle: The Power of Okay 16:57 Episode Artwork Turning Addictions Into Assets 20:46 Episode Artwork Relaxing or Exhausting? How Your ‘Me Time’ Might Be Draining You 24:30 Episode Artwork Reprogramming Pain: Turning Triggers Into Treasures 1:01:16 Episode Artwork Why the World Is Perfect (Even When It’s Not) - Episode 200 Celebration 19:51 Episode Artwork Climbing Emotional Mountains: Tools for Inner Peace 27:28 Episode Artwork Powerful Deep Connection with 3 Simple Questions 31:02 Episode Artwork The Secret to a Happy Birthday (and a Happier Life) with Tamar Hurwitz-Fleming 51:53 Episode Artwork The Shocking Truth About Your Thoughts 17:17 Episode Artwork How to Upgrade Instead of Escape - Redefining Retreats from Guatemala 15:42