The WORK Podcast

Name the fear, not just the failure. In this episode of The Work, Jake Hamilton goes beneath the surface of what we have called failure. What begins as fear of falling short unravels into deeper roots—disappointment, rejection, abandonment, and the longing for connection. Jake explores how many men mistake fear for failure, addiction for control, and isolation for strength. Together, we expose the...

Transformation requires confrontation. In this episode of The WORK, Jake unpacks why so many of us keep circling the same arguments, fights, and cycles in marriage, family, and life. Beneath the surface issues—finances, control, or time—are deeper longings: to be seen, to be safe, to be wanted. When we avoid confrontation, we trade transformation for fantasy, offering half-truths and quick fixes i...

Pain repeats itself until it’s faced.   In this first episode of The WORK Jake Hamilton digs into why the same struggles keep showing up in our lives—whether it’s in relationships, family, or the hidden places of our story. Much of our pain is connected to childhood wounds, unspoken fears, and the deep need to be seen and heard. In typical Jake fashion, we quickly move from the surface conflict in...