14: Transformative Relationships: From Addiction to Triumph with Justin Wiseman

Make More Love

Host Ellen Dorian welcomes her first guest, Justin Wiseman, from Australia. Justin is a multifaceted individual – a business owner, coach, father, and lover – who has successfully navigated the demanding worlds of entrepreneurship and personal relationships. In this conversation, Justin candidly shares his transformative journey from being a high-performance athlete to overcoming addiction and ultimately building successful businesses with his wife. Listeners will hear about the challenges Justin and his wife faced, the lessons they learned, and the strategies they used to keep their relationship strong amidst the pressures of running multiple businesses. Packed with actionable insights and real-life experiences, this episode offers valuable takeaways for entrepreneurial men who are in the thick of it... running a successful business and having a successful relationship at the same time.

Part 1:

• Introduction to the show and guest Justin Wiseman.
• Justin shares his background in sports and his journey through addiction.
• Discussion about his early interest in business and initial ventures.
• Justin's transition into running multiple businesses with his wife, including the challenges they faced in managing family and business responsibilities.

Part 2:

• The story of how Justin and his wife decided to start their coffee shop and donut business.
• The impact of societal expectations on their roles and business priorities.
• Insights into the struggles and strategies they used to balance their professional and personal lives.

Part 3:

• Justin’s realization about the importance of separating relationship nurturing from life logistics.
• The transformative power of fun and laughter in maintaining a healthy relationship.
• Justin shares practical tips for keeping a relationship vibrant and fulfilling.

Key Takeaways:

1. Focus on Your Inner World: Your thoughts, perceptions, and actions are within your control. Trying to change your partner can lead to resentment and a loss of their vibrancy.
2. Separate Relationship and Life Logistics: Understand that maintaining your life together is different from nurturing your intimate relationship.
3. Have Fun Together: Regularly engage in fun activities and laugh together to maintain a vibrant and fulfilling relationship.

Call to Action:

If you've enjoyed this conversation with Justin, be sure to tune in for Part Two of the interview. We will dive into the business side of Justin's life and discuss broader issues such as overcoming stereotypes and societal expectations, changing perceptions and adopting new mindsets.

Closing Thoughts:

Thank you for listening to today’s episode. Remember, focusing on your inner world, distinguishing between life logistics and relationship nurturing, and having fun together are key to a successful relationship. Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next episode.

Support & Resources:

Ellen invites listeners to share their thoughts, either in the Passionate Partners Insider Community or directly with her via email. For one-on-one brainstorming on a specific situation, listeners can set up a time on Ellen's Calendar for a free Relationship Reset Call: www.relationshipresetcall.com

All links can be found below.

Justin Wiseman Contact information:

If you'd like to reach out to Justin Wiseman, here's how to find him:

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

https://www.facebook.com/justinwiseman01

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