We’re taught to hustle. We’re never taught to heal. That changes in this episode.

Mindset and wellness coach Adam Wilson joins Work Is Third for a powerful and vulnerable conversation about healing, habits, father and mother wounds, breaking generational patterns, and learning to rest. Adam shares how childhood trauma shaped his early life, what pushed him out of tech and into coaching, how he helps men reconnect with their Inner King, and the importance of sleep, routines, rest, and perspective in healing. Together, we explore transitions, self-doubt, boundary-setting—especially with parents—and practical steps to break the cycles we inherited. This episode is a reminder that healing is possible, seasons change, and you always have the power to rewrite your story.

📚 Guest Info

• IG/Tiktok: @Theadamwilson_
• Facebook: Adam J Wilson

🎶Adam's contribution to The Joyful Rebellion Spotify Playlist: Miguel, Skywalker

📚 Resources Mentioned

• The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
• The Garden Within by Dr. Anita Phillips
• Adam’s podcast: Hustle & Heal
• Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN)

💬 Key Quotes

• “What’s uncomfortable now can be comfortable later.”
• “You are your best project. When are you going to take time for yourself?”
• “I love you, but I love me more.”
• “We’re taught to hustle, but nobody teaches us how to heal.”
• “Sometimes you have to rest to remember who you actually are.”

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📂 Section Markers

00:46 Section 1: Life Transitions and Childhood Patterns

25:14 Section 2: Routines, Rest, and Rewriting Your Story

📌Episode Chapters/Timestamps

00:00 Navigating Transitions and Embracing Change

02:46 The Power of Mindset and Daily Routines

05:13 Integrating Technology in Coaching

08:11 The Importance of Sleep and Rest

10:49 Creating Healthy Habits and Routines

17:01 Exploring Sleep and Body Awareness

20:08 The Journey to Coaching and Personal Growth

22:34 Understanding Childhood Patterns and Their Impact

25:58 The Role of Male Mentorship and Support

28:35 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Building Confidence

30:07 The Power of Perspective and Reading

37:08 Finding Purpose Beyond a Job

39:47 Embracing Rest and Personal Development

41:03 The Importance of Rest and Recovery

45:13 The Hustle and Heal Podcast Journey

46:29 Setting Boundaries with Family

46:56 Childhood Trauma and Its Impact

48:35 Embracing Uncomfortable Growth