Jason Wilson: Escape Emotional Incarceration! (men need to cry)

Talking points: masculinity, culture, mindset
We've had a lot of new viewers recently, and Jason's words and work are powerful examples of how important men's work can be. This is a re-release of one of my favorite interviews, one of the most impactful stories, and worth every minute. Dig in for thoughts on comprehensive masculinity, the dangers of "grindset", and so much more.
(00:00:00) - Intro and Jason’s defining moment
(00:08:54) - The video that got Jason global attention
(00:13:22) - Defining “emotional incarceration” and its devastating effect on men
(00:18:58) - Why do some men have such an aversion to rest and replenishment?
(00:26:32) - How Jason got into martial arts, and how he uses it to support young men
(00:35:48) - On the importance and teaching of defeat
Jason Wilson is the founder and CEO of the Yunion (pronounced union), a non-profit youth development organization in Detroit Michigan. Since 2003, the Yunion has effectively reached more than 15,000 youth and young adults through innovative prevention programming, trauma-informed care, parental engagement, and counseling. In 2008, Mr. Wilson’s heart for fatherless and misguided black boys inspired him to create and direct the Cave of Adullam Transformational Training Academy (CATTA).
As an expert in Emotional Stability Training®, Wilson’s leadership has garnered the CATTA numerous acknowledgments and awards for his work teaching males how to introspectively confront and conquer their negative emotions with composure. In 2016, one of the CATTA’s videos went viral with over 80 million views worldwide. As a result, Mr. Wilson was invited to be a guest on the Dr. Oz Show and to present the CATTA at President Obama’s ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Showcase at the White House. Later that year, NBC’s hit TV show ‘This Is Us’ was so inspired by Wilson’s work, that they featured the CATTA’s initiation ceremony in one of their most viewed and award winning episodes. In 2018, Mr. Wilson signed with actor/producer Laurence Fishburne’s film company Cinema Gypsy to produce a documentary film on Jason’s work with the CATTA. It is scheduled to be released in 2021.
Mr. Wilson has over 25 years of martial arts experience, in addition to over 16 years of training and developing young black males. Mr. Wilson is a man of the Most High, a faithful husband of over 22 years and a proud father of two beautiful children.
Connect with Jason
-Website: mrjasonwilson.com/
-Book, "Battle Cry": www.amazon.com/dp/1400226996
-The Yunion: theyunion.org/
-The Cave of Adullam Transformational Academy: mrjasonwilson.com/catta/
-Instagram: / mrjasonowilson
-Twitter: / mrjasonowilson
-Facebook: / mrjasonowilson
-Book, "Cry Like A Man": www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
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[@nathanhardman7143]

We don’t need more discipline we need more love! Hit the nail on the head

[@Regin8or]

When Jason said "the body keeps the score," and "we live by what we do and not who we are," those ideas really resonated with me reflecting on feeling emotionally stuck.

[@raycarden7941]

Amazing episode, broke out in tears towards the end. Many thanks

[@angelcandelaria6728]

We have become polishing partners and not sharpening partners.🎉🎉🎉

[@xXrockmeXx]

As a woman, I resonated with a lot of the things in this podcast. Great episode! 🩵

[@jayanderson6612]

this needs to be pushed out man good talk

[@talgara69]

Excellent

[@jtune9386]

Thank you both💯💯💯🤝

[@Designer_TopG]

Work is everything, for most guys.

[@croagh202]

Thank you

[@alramadana]

thank u

[@zacharycarnahan7917]

Is this an old recording? Battle cry came out a few years ago?

[@angelcandelaria6728]

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[@Designer_TopG]

Exactly