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December 8, 2025 111 mins

Getting Used To Saying NO with Justin Wenzel | The Hopeaholics Podcast

In this highly anticipated return to The Hopeaholics Podcast, Justin Wenzel sits down for an incredibly open and transformative conversation about self-worth, personal growth, and the journey he’s been on since his last appearance. Known for his bold transparency and massive impact on social media, Justin dives deep into the emotional work he’s spent the last year doing — from facing codependency and people-pleasing patterns to learning how to show up authentically in relationships, friendships, and business. He reflects on the challenges that shook him, including a frightening medical and legal scare, and shares how these moments pushed him toward a higher level of accountability and emotional maturity. Justin also talks about his ever-growing online platform, where he promotes mental health awareness, fitness, intentional dating, and personal development, along with the brand partnerships and lifestyle content his audience has come to love. His return brings a new level of honesty, growth, and clarity, making this episode an inspiring deep dive into evolving as a man, rebuilding confidence, and choosing a life rooted in honesty and purpose.

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Timestamps:
00:01:08 – Justin Returns to the Hopeaholics Podcast
00:14:13 – Learning to Approach People from Childhood
00:28:34 – Passing Out in Jail and Waking Up in an Ambulance
00:32:48 – Obsessive Thoughts and the Beginning of Separation
00:56:13 – Justin Reveals He’s Actually Extremely Shy
00:57:23 – Raised to Network and Initiate Conversations
00:57:55 – Meeting His Girlfriend Through Instagram
00:59:12 – Building a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship
01:14:43 – “You Never Know Who Will Change Your Life”
01:15:57 – The Descendants T-Shirt Story That Led to a Friendship
01:27:51 – Venn Diagram of Relationships: “Your Shit, His Shit, Our Shit”
01:28:32 – Viral Photoshoot and Going Public with His Relationship
01:28:53 – “She’s Exactly What I’ve Always Wanted in a Woman”
01:29:04 – Building His Brand on Transparency

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