{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden Entrepreneur Show with Josh Cary","slug":"the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582","podcast_index_feed_id":1144582,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/josh-cary/","website_url":"https://joshcary.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f0e79b0f-d231-460c-a37c-32b5db3e9036/hQFniGrvjoz3bsva-ftTSrXD.jpg","author":"Josh Cary","episode_count":300,"summary":"Josh Cary spent 40 years in hiding. That's right! He was hiding every part of himself in every situation, showing up in personal, social, and business trying to be the person he believed others expected of him. After feeling utterly exhausted from wearing that mask, and knowing deep down he is cut out for much more in this life, Josh ripped off the mask and is now on a mission to help other business-savvy professionals 'unmask' themselves too. Hear honest stories from successful entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who were also once in the darkest of hiding places so you may rediscover your world, connect beautifully with others, and excel in all you set out to do. Hiding Sucks. Are you ready for the new score? Fear: Zero. You: Won.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T02:19:02.353361+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582"},"episode":{"title":"The Dangerous Search for Approval That (Nearly) Destroyed Everything with Thomas Wagner","slug":"the-dangerous-search-for-approval-that-nearly-destroyed-everything-with-thomas-wagner","published_at":"2026-06-16T14:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/the-dangerous-search-for-approval-that-nearly-destroyed-everything-with-thomas-wagner","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582","url":"https://joshcary.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e8a4362d-c5bc-4e4f-9c54-1f18a466f1df.mp3","summary":"What does it take to completely rewrite your life story? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Thomas Wagner shares a journey that sounds more like a movie script than a business success story. Before becoming a successful entrepreneur who sold multiple companies and built a thriving business, Thomas was living a very different life. Drugs, arrests, violence, self-sabotage, and a victim mindset defined his early years. Then everything changed. Thomas opens up about the painful childhood experiences that shaped him, the search for approval that drove his destructive behavior, the acid fueled rock bottom moment that forced him to confront himself, and the mindset shifts that ultimately led him to build a life of purpose, leadership, faith, and success. This episode is not about business tactics. It's about transformation. It's about personal responsibility. And it's about understanding that your past does not have to determine your future. What You'll Learn in This Episode How Pain Can Become a Catalyst for Change Thomas explains why most people do not change until the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the fear of changing. The Hidden Need for Approval Discover how his search for validation and acceptance fueled years of destructive decisions and how that same need impacts many people today. The Victim Mindset That Keeps People Stuck Learn how blaming circumstances, luck, family, or other people can quietly rob you of your power and prevent growth. The Rock Bottom Moment That Changed Everything Hear the dramatic story of the arrest, acid trip, and wake up call that became the turning point in Thomas's life. Why Personal Responsibility Creates Freedom Thomas shares why taking ownership of your life is not about blame. It is about reclaiming contro…","meta_description":"What does it take to completely rewrite your life story? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Thomas Wagner shares a journey that sounds mor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1559,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/episodes/the-dangerous-search-for-approval-that-nearly-destroyed-everything-with-thomas-wagner/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-entrepreneur-show-with-josh-cary-1144582/the-dangerous-search-for-approval-that-nearly-destroyed-everything-with-thomas-wagner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}