Unlearning, Finding Purpose, and the Liberation of Men | Joshua Jackson

Have you ever been fun-employed?Joshua Jackson joins Work is Third for a conversation about confidence, worthiness, and the messy beauty of becoming. From “fun-employment” and financial struggles to lessons from elders and mentors, Joshua shares how self-love, grief, and joy are intertwined. We dive into the concept of “distress recordings” from re-evaluation co-counseling, explore the liberation of men and masculinity, and reflect on how patterns from childhood shape us as adults. This episode is about shedding old scripts, embracing the full spectrum of our emotions, and choosing love as a foundation for work, relationships, and community.Guest SocialsIG @risingroots2025Tiktok @risingroots2025Facebook: L Joshua Jackson📚 Resources MentionedWorthy by Jamie Kern LimaLiberation of Men by John Irwin, Harvey Jackins, and Charlie GrenierProfessors Justin Emeka and Caroline Jackson-Smith (Oberlin College)Weedie Braimah, Hands of Time (album)Re-evaluation Co-Counseling (concept & practice), https://www.rc.org/Coco Peila (artist, educator, and Joshua’s partner), Instagram @cocopeila + newsletterKendrick Lamar, United in Grief💬 Key Quotes“Confidence can falter, but worthiness never changes.”“Fun-employed… it’s rough, but it’s real.”“We are the character playing a role that no longer serves us.”“The depth to which you can feel joy is the depth to which you can feel grief.”“When I save you, heal you, love you, support you—I am doing the same for me and my people.”“Work isn’t even on the list right now. We’re just talking about how to be better humans.”📂 Section Markers01:10 Section 1: Systems, Masculinity, and the Searchfor Care28:55 Section 2: Breaking Through and Belonging 📌Episode Chapters/Timestamps00:00 Revisiting Connections: A Warm Welcome01:28 Confidence and Worthiness: A Deep Dive04:10 Navigating Life's Messiness: Embracing Growth12:59 The Importance of Self-Love: Foundations of Success17:39 Love and Relationships: Reflections on Modern Connections21:18 Liberation and Masculinity: A Critical Examination24:11 Listening and Leading: The Role of Men in Society28:10 Understanding Distress Recordings: Healing from the Past32:13 The Impact of Late-Night Habits on Adult Life34:29 The Importance of Setting Boundaries37:25 Exploring Early Childhood Conditioning39:05 The Role of Systemic Issues in Parenting40:32 The Historical Context of Distress Recordings42:27 The Power of Co-Counseling for Healing44:53 The Interconnection of Grief and Joy50:05 The Importance of Sharing Personal Stories51:19 The Need for Conversations on Masculinity53:22 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing Let’s Stay Connected🎧 Follow the show on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app📬 Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion Newsletter📸 Instagram: @workisthirdlife