From Broken Boy to Respected Man—The Conversation You Need to Hear, EP 65

This isn’t a celebrity spotlight or a highlight reel—this is a story about a man who hit the edge... and climbed back stronger.In this raw, no-filter conversation, we dive deep into how pain becomes purpose, how discipline rebuilds identity, and how fatherhood becomes the fight worth staying in.🧠 If you’ve ever felt lost, angry, or like you weren’t enough—this episode will speak straight to you. It’s not about hype. It’s about honesty.👇 The transformation is real. The message is strong. The man? You’ll find out.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🔗 Join the conversation and uncover real growth and healing.👇 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@JoshTheDerelict𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬...?▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬👍 Like the video (it helps a ton!)💬 Comment below to share your opinion!🔗 Share the video with anyone you think might help :)▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬📧 For Business Inquiries: [e-mail]▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshTheDerelictTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@JoshTheDerelictInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JoshTheDerelictLinkedin: /**Josh Tomeoni, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®**https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuatomeoni/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬And also our website:https://www.thederelict.biz/podcast▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬⭐ 5 Key Takeaways:1. You don’t need to be perfect—you need to be real.Most men think they have to “get it all together” before they can show up as leaders, fathers, or partners. But in this episode, the message is clear: your power comes from honesty, not performance. Owning your flaws and showing up anyway is what makes you trustworthy and strong—not pretending you're bulletproof.2. The pain you’re hiding from is probably the path.The conversation digs deep into how running from emotional pain only prolongs it. Both men talk about the moments they had to confront old wounds—fatherlessness, anger, abandonment—and how facing those things head-on led to personal breakthroughs. Pain isn’t the enemy—it’s the invitation to heal.3. Men don’t heal in silence—they heal in truth.This episode challenges the toxic silence men often keep. Vulnerability, often seen as weakness, is reframed as the gateway to real transformation. When men speak their truth—not to complain, but to own it—they unlock real strength and begin to reconnect with their authentic selves.4. Discipline is the ultimate form of self-respect.One of the most practical takeaways: discipline isn’t about punishment—it’s about protection. Discipline creates the structure that allows a man to become who he’s meant to be. It’s a way to show up for yourself and those you lead, even when motivation fades.5. Fatherhood is a second chance to rewrite your story.Whether you had a father or not, this conversation shows that how you parent is your chance to break cycles. The guest talks openly about how he learned to lead and love his children without ever being shown how. That journey proves that the man you become is not limited by the man who raised you.Timestamps:00:00 – The moment everything broke04:00 – Why most men are lying to themselves09:20 – Pain, trauma & the turning point15:15 – The father wound & building a new legacy21:50 – What real discipline does to your soul28:45 – Becoming the man you needed as a kid36:00 – Faith, masculinity & emotional strength44:50 – The myth of perfection56:40 – The Standard You Set as a Man1:01:30 – Advice to the Next Generation of Men1:13:00 – Last Words That Stick