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

Justin Wenck
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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!

  1. 1D AGO

    Weaponized Desire vs. The Art of Desire (Corfu, Greece)

    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 blindlyEither 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 people, shape behavior, and maintain power… But what if desire isn’t the problem? What if it’s actually one of your greatest tools—when you learn how to work with it? Key Points & Takeaways Why desire itself is not wrong (even the “weird” or uncomfortable ones)The difference between:Weaponized desire (control, suppression, manipulation)Artful desire (creation, connection, expression)How history (Rome, the Vatican, modern systems) has shaped what you think you’re “allowed” to wantWhy suppressing desire doesn’t eliminate it—it distorts itThe truth: you can want anything… it’s how you express it that mattersHow to move from:unconscious reaction → conscious creationThe shift:from “Is this allowed?”to “How can I express this without harm—and maybe even create something beautiful?”The Core Invitation You don’t need to become someone who “wants less.” You become someone who wants better… more consciously… more creatively. 👉 Start noticing what you actually want—without immediately judging it 👉 Ask yourself: “How could this be expressed in a way that creates, not harms?” Want tools to help you get clear, calm, and connected so your desires come from a better place? Check out the Life Energy Activation Process (LEAP): 🔗 https://justinwenck.com/leap 📩 Reach out directly: podcast@justinwenck.com 📱 Follow: @JustinWenckPhD Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    22 min

  2. APR 28

    6 Best Values for 2026: No. 3 - Communication (Athens, Greece)

    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 importantly, why your internal communication matters even more than the outward kind. Key Points and Takeaways Why communication is much bigger than languageThe four layers of communication:wordstonebody languageenergyWhy text-based communication goes sideways so fastHow your inner world leaks into every conversation, whether you want it to or notWhy your internal communication shapes your relationships, your choices, and your peaceHow some practices can stop serving you if they’re cultivating the wrong internal stateWhy now may be the time for a more modern, aligned practice that actually fits your lifeIf you're ready to start value communication, then Learn more about Justin’s Life Energy Activation Process (LEAP)—a 4-minute practice designed for real life and taught in about an hour that helps you master your internal communication. justinwenck.com/leap If you’re in the Bay Area, check out Justin’s upcoming workshop and live offerings: justinwenck.com Got thoughts, questions, or want to share what landed for you? Reach out: podcast@justinwenck.com And make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next value in the 6 Best Values for 2026 series. Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    19 min

  3. APR 14

    When Growth Stops Working (Athens, Greece)

    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't tell you: 👉 Some practices are meant to be stepping stones…not lifelong solutions. And if you’re still using a tool you’ve already outgrown, it won’t just stop working — it’ll start frustrating you. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “good” practices stop working (even when you’re consistent)The hidden reason you feel stuck despite doing the workThe difference between foundational tools and next-level toolsHow to recognize when it’s time to evolve your approachWhy modern life requires modern practicesKey Takeaways: Not all practices are meant for every stage of your lifeFeeling stuck is often a signal—not a failureGrowth requires upgrading your tools, not just repeating themTime matters—what worked 1,000 years ago may not fit todayYou’re not broken…you might just be ready for something newIf This Hit Home… If you’ve been doing “all the right things” but still feel: drainedfrustrateddisconnectedor like something just isn’t clickingThen it might be time for a different approach. That’s exactly why I created LEAP (Life Energy Activation Process) A 4-minute practice designed for your life — not a monk's. Ways to Go Deeper: 👉 Learn more about LEAP: https://justinwenck.com/leap 👉 Join an upcoming workshop  https://justinwenck.com (see upcoming events) 👉 Reach out directly: podcast@justinwenck.com Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    21 min

  4. MAR 31

    Life Energy 101

    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 his background in electrical engineering, Justin explains why the human system is far more advanced than any piece of technology we’ve built — and why learning to work with your own energy can change everything. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, drained, overwhelmed, or just not quite like yourself, this episode gives you a new lens to understand what’s really going on… and what you can actually do about it. Key Points and Takeaways Why life energy is more than just “feeling energized”How the human system works like a far more advanced version of a phone: power, signal, information, and connection all matterWhy your body, emotions, intuition, and thoughts are all expressions of energyHow disconnection drains you, just like a phone constantly searching for signalWhy changing your energetic connection can shift your life faster than trying to force everything physicallyThe difference between surviving on low battery and actually being connected to what fuels youHow Justin’s Life Energy Activation Process (LEAP) helps create a reset in just 4 minutesWhy a small, repeatable practice can create major compound results over timeReady to experience this for yourself? Join Justin’s Four Level Recharge workshop on May 2nd and learn the Life Energy Activation Process (LEAP): https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=3575&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000354 Want to bring LEAP to your team, group, or organization? Reach out through Justin’s website: https://www.justinwenck.com Stay connected for upcoming episodes from Greece, plus workshops, live events, and new offerings. Subscribe on YouTube and follow Justin on social: https://www.youtube.com/@justinwenckphd Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    21 min

  5. MAR 17

    6 Best Values for 2026: No. 4 - Kindness (Huilo Huilo, Chile)

    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 passiveHonest, not avoidantBoundaried, not self-sacrificingIf Integrity builds your foundation, and Joy builds your inner world — Kindness is how you bring that strength into your relationships and the world around you. 🔑 Key Takeaways Kindness ≠ NicenessKindness is not weaknessNice people often become resentful.Kindness is strength guided by care.You don’t owe everyone an explanation.Kindness starts inward.🌎 Why This Matters for 2026 Kindness builds: Better relationshipsBetter leadershipBetter boundariesBetter internal peace🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform 📺 Watch the episode filmed in Patagonia on YouTube → Justin Wenck, PhD 💬 Comment: Where are you being “nice” instead of kind? 📩 Join the LEAP Practice + updates → justinwenck.com 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss Values #3, #2, and #1 Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    16 min

  6. MAR 3

    How to Deal with Annoying People

    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 are okay. It’s about learning what your reaction is trying to teach you, and how to shift it into clarity, growth, and even connection. 💡 Key Takeaways 🙃 Most “annoying people” don’t know (or care) that they’re bothering you. They’re not the problem: your reaction is. 🧠 Tool 1: Curiosity. Ask: What’s really going on with them? Why might they be doing this? Curiosity helps disarm reactivity. 🔍 Tool 2: Self-Reflection. Often, what annoys you is either a part of you that you disown or a quality you wish you had. 🪞 Annoyance is a mirror. It’s not about them, it’s a chance to meet yourself more honestly. 🔄 You can set boundaries, take action, and still stay in integrity and joy. It's not either/or. “The further you are from frustration, the closer you are to joy.” — Justin Wenck, PhD 🎧 Listen to this episode now on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast platform.📺 Watch the on-location video episode on YouTube → Justin Wenck, PhD YouTube💬 Comment: What’s one “annoying” situation or person you’re ready to view differently? 📩 Sign up for the newsletter → justinwenck.com 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of the 6 Best Values for 2026 series! Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    18 min

  7. FEB 17

    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 you choose. And it’s one of the most powerful values you can live by. Recording from a Caribbean island off the coast of Colombia, Justin shares how joy doesn’t depend on circumstances — it shapes them. 💡 Key Takeaways Joy ≠ happiness. Happiness is momentary; joy is a state of being.Joy is a choice. It’s how you meet life — not what life hands you.Your values show up in how you behave. You can't just say you value joy — you must live it, especially in hard or annoying moments.Being joyful impacts others. You set the tone. You show what's possible.🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. 📺 Watch the full video episode on YouTube to see Justin's on-location shoot in Colombia → Justin Wenck, PhD on YouTube 🧠 Reflect: What would shift if you lived like joy was a non-negotiable value? ✅ Don’t miss the rest of the 6 Best Values for 2026 series — subscribe now! Send us Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    15 min

  8. FEB 3

    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 episode is for anyone who wants to: Take their power back from techStop feeding the attention loop that’s exhausting themLearn 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 Fan Mail 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. =====================================================

    15 min
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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!

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