Wounded Boy, Healed Man

Jordan
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Wounded Boy, Healed Man is a journey into the depths of healing, exploring how personal challenges and past wounds shape who we become. Through honest conversations and insights, this podcast offers a space for reflection, resilience, and growth, especially for those navigating mental and emotional wellness.

  1. 6D AGO

    Ep. 15 - WTF Is A Spiritual Awakening?! Part 2: Anger

    About the Podcast: Wounded Boy, Healed Man is a podcast exploring the messy, real work of healing, spiritual awakening, and becoming whole. Hosted by Jordan, these episodes dive deep into the emotional and spiritual challenges we face as we navigate identity, loss, and the journey toward authenticity. Episode 15: WTF is a Spiritual Awakening? Part 2: Anger [0:00] Opening [1:11] Show Intro — Welcome to the podcast and what this space is really about. [2:28] Episode Intro: Anger — Jordan introduces Part 2 of the "WTF is a Spiritual Awakening?" miniseries and what to expect in this episode. [4:06] NYC Trip - Filling Your Cup — A solo vacation as a practice in reclaiming your own experience. The city as organism, energy, and rebirth. [10:16] Awakening Recap: Sleep to Waking — What spirituality means, what we've been unconscious to, and why being asleep initially served us. [13:29] The Awakening Process - The Fringe Moment — How awakening happens in sudden moments, not gradually. The point of no return and the body's refusal to stay in misalignment. [16:52] Anger & the Body — Why we're uncomfortable with anger. Depression as self-directed anger, and how unprocessed emotion becomes illness. [21:10] What We Do With Anger — The three responses: suppression, repression, and expression. Is there another way? [25:41] The Projection Point (Anger as Mirror) — Psychological projection and why we blame others for our anger. Boundary violations and the spiritual cost of violating yourself. [37:53] Anger & Transformation — How anger connects to awakening. The healing arc: Grief → Anger → Integration. [43:06] Closing / Integration — Anger as teacher, not enemy. Final reflection on choice and consciousness. [44:53] Sign Off Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    45 min

  2. APR 20

    Ep. 14 - WTF Is A Spiritual Awakening?! Part 1: Grief

    About the Podcast: Wounded Boy, Healed Man is a podcast exploring the messy, real work of healing, spiritual awakening, and becoming whole. Hosted by Jordan, these episodes dive into the emotional and spiritual challenges we face as we navigate identity, loss, and the journey toward authenticity. Episode 14: WTF is a Spiritual Awakening? Part 1: Grief [0:00] Episode Introduction [0:47] Show Intro: Welcome to the podcast and what this space is really about. [2:10] The Gap: Where Jordan Has Been A breakdown of the past year—divorce, discovering his artist self, losing his best friend (his dog), and surviving in survival mode. [13:59] What is a Spiritual Awakening? Exploring the formless vs. form, why there's no objective definition, and how awakening destabilizes everything you thought was solid. [17:55] So What We're Trying to Do Why sharing stories matters and how this miniseries offers a space to normalize experiences that feel isolating. [19:13] The Journey Begins: Understanding Sleepness & Awakening How we're conditioned from birth and what happens when attachment breaks open. [21:30] Grief is Normal Why grief is the proper response to loss and why most of us were taught the opposite. [23:30] Dealing with Grief: The Body Component Why grief can't be solved in the mind—it must be felt in the body. [24:38] Three Paths: Suppression, Repression, Expression Understanding how we avoid grief and the cost of keeping it stuck inside. [26:18] The Underlying Mechanic: Resistance Reading of Jordan's grief poem and exploring how resistance—not the grief itself—creates the suffering. [29:03] Your Personal Strategy: Normalizing & Perspective Jordan's approach to working with grief through understanding its purpose and function. [30:37] Grief is Contextual: The Freedom at the Body Level Why context matters culturally but falls away when you actually process emotion. [32:14] Cultural Examples: Funeral Rites, Mourning Periods, Communal Processing How different cultures honor grief—from Navajo ceremonies to Jewish shiva to Maori tangi. [33:53] The Social Dimension & Men's Grief Unwritten rules about masculine emotional expression and why crying doesn't make you less of a man. [34:02] Permission to Cry: Jordan's Story Jordan's experience of crying everywhere and the freedom that comes from normalizing tears. [35:41] Closing: Anchor the Episode Recapping the core message: grief is normal, resistance creates suffering, and breaking open is where awakening begins. [38:00] Sign Off Final gratitude and well-wishes. Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    38 min

  3. 02/17/2025

    Ep. 13 - I'm Doing Everything Right—So Why Don’t I Feel Loved?

    Episode Teaser: You’re doing everything right—so why does love still feel out of reach? In this episode, we’re talking about the masks we wear to be loved, the hidden cost of keeping them on, and what it really takes to be seen. Show Notes: 1:00 - What this podcast is really about, why this episode matters more than ever right now 1:58 - Why I disappeared for a while & the survival mode I’ve been stuck in 3:30 - The masks we wear aren’t just habits—they’re contracts we signed without realizing it 5:34 - Breaking down the common masks: The Perfectionist Mask – How it traps high-achievers in a cycle of never feeling good enoughThe Emotional Camel Mask – Why selflessness can become a prisonThe Performer Mask – The hidden cost of always trying to entertain and be “valuable”10:28 - The moment you realize you want out—the exhaustion of keeping up the act 16:40 - The irony of conformity: why trying to be the “ideal” makes you disappear 18:54 - What actually makes people magnetic? Why quirks, weirdness, and realness matter more than a perfect projection 20:30 - The 8 Mile rap battle moment – Owning your flaws so no one else can use them against you 21:58 - The real fear of being seen: why unmasking is terrifying, but the alternative is worse 25:02 - My personal struggle with this—why this episode is really a message I needed to hear myself  26:13 - Closing thoughts – The risk of taking the mask off, the reward of being truly known, and why I appreciate you for being here Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    27 min

  4. 01/23/2025

    Ep. 12 - The 7 Toxic Lies You Keep Telling Yourself (And How to Stop)

    Episode Teaser What if the biggest challenges in your life weren’t caused by the world around you, but by your own mind? In this episode, we dive into seven toxic lies your brain keeps telling you—distortions that sabotage your peace, relationships, and self-worth. We'll explore why these mental traps happen, how they affect your life, and what you can do to break free. [0:00] Introduction Welcome to the show! I talk about how I created this episode while personally wrestling with some of the same cognitive distortions we’ll discuss today. These struggles remind me (and all of us) that this work is ongoing. [03:23] What Are Thoughts, Really? Defining thoughts as mental events, not facts. I explain how biases shape our thinking and introduce the concept of challenging distorted thoughts as part of our mental and spiritual growth. [04:08] The Work of Dr. Daniel Amen A quick dive into Dr. Amen’s research on brain health and his ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) framework. I share how his work has helped me connect brain health, mental health, and cognitive distortions. [05:47] The 7 Lies Your Brain Tells You We explore seven common cognitive distortions with relatable stories, including: Identity Illusion (“I am what I think I am”).Catastrophizing (“If this goes wrong, my life is over”).Projection (“It’s all their fault”).Black-and-White Thinking (“If I’m not perfect, I’m a failure”).Emotional Reasoning (“I’ll feel this way forever”).Comparison and Self-Criticism (“I should be further ahead by now”).Fixed Mindset (“I’m stuck like this”).[24:03] The Fox and the Desert Thorns: A Fable I share a short fable about a fox named Rumi, whose painful journey through the desert leads to unexpected wisdom. This story illustrates how life’s challenges can guide us toward growth. [26:00] Consequences as a Compass Reflecting on how struggles are not punishments but signals. I invite listeners to view the consequences of these cognitive distortions as opportunities for healing and growth. [27:50] Toolkit for Seeing Through the Lies (CLEAR Framework) Introducing a practical tool based on CBT: Catch the thought.Label the distortion.Examine the evidence.Adjust the thought.Repeat the process. I explain how to use this framework to challenge distorted thinking and retrain your brain.[32:24] Closing Reflection A personal note about how this work has helped me, even as I continue to face challenges. I review the episode’s key takeaways and encourage listeners to approach their journey with patience and kindness. Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    34 min

  5. 01/17/2025

    Ep. 11 - Repressed Emotion, Psychedelics, and Emotional Release: The Most Important Podcast You’ll Hear This Year

    Episode Teaser What if the heaviness in your chest or the knot in your stomach is your body’s way of speaking to you? In this episode, we explore emotional release as a path to connection, healing, and finding safety within yourself. 03:21 - Introduction A personal story about my son, a forgotten lunchbox, and how a moment of release reminded me of the power of emotional connection. 06:43 - The Freedom We Lose as Kids How parenting shaped our sense of self, and how cycles of unhealed trauma create disconnection from our emotions. 10:07 - The Science of Emotional Suppression What happens when we suppress emotions, how they’re stored in the body, and the long-term impact on health and alignment. 14:41 - Forget What You Think You Know A guided exercise to tune into your body and bypass the mind’s stories. 19:33 - Signs You’re Ready for Release How to recognize emotional repression and what your body might be trying to tell you. 23:04 - Techniques for Reconnection Tools like movement, music, journaling, and creativity that help release emotions and reconnect with your body. 27:33 - Psychedelic-Assisted Emotional Release Approaching psychedelics as a tool for emotional breakthroughs, and how I’ve used them with intention and respect. 34:38 - Building a Home Within Yourself The concept of creating safety and freedom within your own body, no matter where life takes you. 36:38 - Book Mention Welcome Home by Najwa Zebian—an inspiring guide on building an inner sanctuary for self-love and healing. 37:24 - Closing Thoughts How emotional release empowers you to live authentically, with gratitude for every listener ready to take their first steps toward freedom. If this episode resonated, please share it with someone who might benefit from its message. Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    39 min

  6. 01/09/2025

    Ep. 10 - Are You in Love or Just Obsessed? Understanding Limerence

    Episode Teaser: Have you ever chased a love so intense you thought it could fix everything, only to find it broke you instead? Or looked back on a relationship and wondered if it was love at all—or something else entirely? In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on limerence, the obsession hiding behind so many of our cultural love stories. We’ll explore how this phenomenon shapes our lives, why we glorify it, and how to break free. If you’ve ever felt consumed by love, this episode might just change the way you see it forever. 00:00 – Introduction Why this episode has been on my heart for years and why limerence is an idea so many are still unaware of. 02:25 – Why Do We Obsess Over Romantic Love? An exploration of the cultural and psychological reasons behind humanity’s fixation on romantic love. Why do we glorify it? Why does it consume us? And what does it mean when reality doesn’t live up to the stories we’ve been sold? 04:48 – The Role of Big Media Companies From Hallmark to Disney, we dive into how corporate giants shaped our ideals of romance. How did they transform love into a product to sell? And what does this mean for the way we experience love in real life? 11:41 – The Historical Record of Limerence A look at Dorothy Tennov’s groundbreaking research, the coining of the term 'limerence,' and why this idea has stayed in the shadows of popular culture. 16:01 – Negative Consequences of Limerence An eye-opening breakdown of how limerence can wreak havoc on emotional stability, relationships, and mental health. If you think limerence isn’t affecting you, this list might make you think twice. 18:29 – Dissecting Romantic Moments in Popular Media Let’s take iconic romantic stories, like Beauty and the Beast, Titanic, and Friends, and flip the script. We’ll explore the unhealthy dynamics they glorify and imagine what their endings would look like in real life—with all the messy, complex fallout. 24:36 – Personal Story: Obsession with a Friend A deeply personal reflection on how limerence played out in my own life and what I learned about love, friendship, and healing along the way. 27:06 – Self-Care as the Antidote If you’re wondering how to tell the difference between love and limerence, here’s the truth: it all starts with self-love. Learn how self-care can be your guide to healthier relationships and a more grounded understanding of love. 30:39 – Closing Reflection This episode may have challenged the way you think about love—and that’s okay. Growth begins with questioning. Let’s embrace the discomfort, rebuild, and move forward with clarity and compassion. Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    32 min

  7. 01/02/2025

    Ep. 9 - Why Ghosting Hurts So Much: The Psychology of Silent Rejection

    Episode Teaser: In this episode, we dive into the psychological, emotional, and transformative journey of being ghosted, exploring why it hurts so much and how it can ultimately lead to growth. [0:00] Introduction Host Jordan introduces the episode with personal reflections on ghosting, sharing their own experiences of feeling abandoned and the emotional intensity that comes with it. This episode is a deep dive into understanding ghosting through storytelling, emotional exploration, and technical insights. [02:32] The Real-Life Ghosting Story A vivid narrative of meeting someone, feeling an incredible connection, and then experiencing the sudden silence that follows. The story sets the stage for the emotional journey ahead. [04:41] The Bonfire Metaphor Listeners are guided into a safe, creative space to explore their emotions. Heavy feelings like rejection, confusion, and anger are imagined as logs thrown into a transformative fire, preparing for the journey to come. [05:30] Why Ghosting Feels So Intense Jordan breaks down the psychology of ghosting. They explore how ambiguous loss, attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, and fearful avoidant), and the dynamics of digital communication amplify the pain of being ghosted. The discussion reveals why our minds crave answers, even when they’re not available. [09:03] The Vanishing Bridge The journey begins with a path leading to a bridge that disappears beneath your feet, symbolizing the sudden loss of security. Jordan connects this to childhood experiences of betrayal and explains how attachment systems react to the instability of ghosting. [12:20] The Caverns of Hurt Listeners are taken into dark, echoing caverns where pain intensifies. This part explores the physical and emotional impact of rejection, tying it to memories of childhood vulnerability and highlighting the power of naming and labeling emotions to soften their grip. [14:47] The Mirage of Meaning A bright desert and an illusory oasis represent the search for answers that don’t exist. Jordan unpacks how ghosting triggers the human brain’s need for resolution and explains the concept of ambiguous loss, emphasizing why letting go of unanswered questions is vital for healing. [17:15] The Scorched Clearing The journey leads to a desolate yet beautiful clearing created by cycles of destruction and rebirth. Drawing parallels to rebuilding a shattered Lego set as a child, this section highlights how moments of devastation create space for transformation and renewal. [20:13] The Garden of Renewal Finally, listeners arrive at a lush garden symbolizing the culmination of growth and healing. Jordan explains how sitting with pain and nurturing intentional practices leads to profound personal transformation over time. [22:33 Practical Application: Grieving as a Path Forward Ghosting isn’t just about losing a connection—it’s about grieving what you hoped for but didn’t receive. Jordan explains how grief is messy yet necessary and shares ancient wisdom about the transformative power of fully sitting with your pain. [24:04] Open Letter to Those Who Ghosted Me Jordan reads a heartfelt letter expressing gratitude for the lessons learned from ghosting. This powerful moment reframes pain as an opportunity for growth and resilience. [25:47] Final Reflection Jordan wraps up the episode by reflecting on the messiness and humanity of grieving, emphasizing the importance of staying on the journey with self-love and care. Listeners are reminded of their strength and encouraged to see their experiences as part of a larger cycle of growth. Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    27 min

  8. 12/27/2024

    Ep. 8 - The Truth About Generational Patterns—and Breaking Free for Good

    Episode Teaser: In this episode, Jordan unpacks the invisible weight of generational inheritance—both the heirlooms you see and the expectations you don’t. Through deeply personal reflections, fictional vignettes, and a letter to the rebel inside of us all, Jordan explores how these patterns shape our lives, why they feel so hard to break, and how awareness is the first step to freedom. [00:00] Show Intro Welcome to Wounded Boy, Healed Man, where you are invited to explore the power of breaking free from generational cycles. In this episode, Jordan reflects on the invisible forces we inherit and their impact on who we become. [01:27] Introduction Jordan shares why this topic is deeply personal to him, tracing his lifelong journey to articulate the importance of breaking free from generational patterns and why this episode feels like a milestone in that process. [02:45] Every Family Has Its Ghosts Jordan leads a discussion of the invisible family patterns that play out across generations and shares his experience of observing them from the outside, fighting to maintain his own identity. [05:39] The Layers of Inheritance A breakdown of visible and invisible heirlooms, how they create unspoken obligations, and the surprising ways they shape us as adults. [13:51] Stories of Inheritance Jordan presents three fictional vignettes that illustrate the weight of generational patterns: •Sierra and her photo albums •Adrian and his father’s watch •Jessica and her tamale pot [24:01] A Letter to the Rebel Inside of You Jordan reads a heartfelt letter to the part of us that resists conformity and fights for freedom. [25:47] Awareness Is Really All We Need Reflecting on the power of awareness and why simply recognizing these patterns is a powerful first step to breaking free. [29:07] Closing Reflections Jordan shares why this episode is so meaningful to him and expresses gratitude to the listeners for joining him on this journey. He encourages you to share this episode with someone you love if it resonates. Engage with the Show Follow @healedmanpodcast on Instagram and YouTube to connect with me.

    30 min
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Wounded Boy, Healed Man is a journey into the depths of healing, exploring how personal challenges and past wounds shape who we become. Through honest conversations and insights, this podcast offers a space for reflection, resilience, and growth, especially for those navigating mental and emotional wellness.

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  • Creator
    Jordan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Wounded Boy, Healed Man
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