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

Have you ever considered that the problem isn't what you are wanting from your life, your business, or your relationships, but how you're going about the wanting? Most of us are stuck in a classic mental trap: the "if-then" fallacy. We tell ourselves, "When I achieve this goal, get that promotion, or fix my health, then I will finally be happy." But your external real...

What’s currently renting space in your mind? If you look around and feel like the world is in pure chaos, or you're constantly overwhelmed, or maybe you just feel completely alone even when surrounded by people you love, then you’ve allowed some bad ideas to take up residency. We’ve been taught that when we have a problem, we just need to grind away, hustle harder, and work on the solution un...

You just had one of the best experiences of your life. A trip. A breakthrough. A relationship moment. A massive win. And then… it’s over. Now what? In this episode, Justin breaks down what actually happens after those peak moments—and how to navigate the “come down” without sabotaging yourself or shrinking back into your old life. Because the goal isn’t just to have amazing experiences… It’s to in...

What if growth didn’t have to come through pain? Most people wait until life forces them to change—through stress, burnout, or something breaking. But what if you could choose growth… before it chooses you? In this episode, recorded from Istanbul, Justin breaks down why growth is the second most important value for 2026 —and how to move from forced, painful evolution into something far more intent...

Have you ever thought of how you relate to desire? You likely work with it in 1 of 2 ways: You suppress it… Or chase it blindly Either leads to a mess. In this episode of Engineering Emotions & Energy , Justin breaks down something deeper— The Art of Desire . Recording from Corfu, Greece, after time in Rome, he shares a powerful realization: Desire has been used throughout history to control p...

Is communication just about words? Justin continues the 6 Best Values for 2026 series with Value #3: Communication — and takes it way beyond speaking clearly or texting better. Recording from Athens, Greece, with the Acropolis behind him, Justin explores why communication is happening all the time — through your words, your tone, your body, and the subtle energy behind all of it. And more importan...

You’re doing the things. Meditation. Yoga. Breathwork. Maybe even energy work. So why does something still feel… off? Why aren’t you feeling more calm, more clear, more like yourself ? In this episode, I’m coming to you from Athens, Greece, in the middle of ancient history, to share a realization that might completely shift how you think about your growth. Because here’s what most people won'...

What if the reason your life feels harder than it needs to… isn’t your schedule, your job, or even your mindset? What if it’s your life energy ? In this episode, Justin Wenck, PhD, breaks down one of the most important concepts he’s ever shared on the show: the idea that your entire life runs on energy — not just physical energy, but emotional, mental, and the more subtle connections. Drawing on h...

Are you ready to bring your internal power into the outside world? In this episode of Engineering Emotions & Energy , Justin continues the 6 Best Values for 2026 series with Value #4 that connects integrity and joy for those around you: Kindness. Recorded from the breathtaking landscapes of Patagonia, Justin breaks down how kindness is: Strong, not passive Honest, not avoidant Boundaried, not...

Annoyed? Frustrated? Wishing someone would just stop being the way they are? You’re not alone—and this episode is for you. In this raw and real episode from the forests of Huilo Huilo, Chile, Justin shares two powerful tools for dealing with the most triggering, annoying, and frustrating people in your life — without losing your peace, your joy, or your power. This isn’t about pretending things ar...

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 wit...

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 energ...

Without 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 o...

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 th...

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 mos...

You’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 cha...

We’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 directl...

You 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 li...

Why 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 & Takeaways R...

Wanting 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 gu...

You’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 relationshi...

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. ⚠️ Spoi...

What 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 t...

What if the thing you think is holding you back… is actually the thing that sets you free? We’re talking about structure. The rules. The routines. The shoulds. You might love ‘em or want to burn them to the ground. But here’s the truth: structure isn’t the problem. It’s the kind of structure—and your relationship to it—that determines whether it supports your expansion… or strangles your spirit. I...

Do 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 it How the Drama Triangle (victim, villain, hero) secretly runs your life The powerful shift to the...