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Josh Newbegin had what many young men dream of.

Travelling the world. Snowboarding in Whistler. Chasing adventure. Living with freedom. But after finally getting the life he thought would make him happy, he discovered something confronting:

It was fun… but it wasn’t fulfilling.  

In this episode of Cut Through, Christian sits down with Josh Newbegin — men’s coach, speaker, founder of Kaizen Coaching Solutions, and host of the Unchained podcast — who now works with men, leaders, schools, organisations and groups to help people build healthier mindsets, stronger identity, and a deeper sense of purpose.  

Josh shares his journey from chasing pleasure and success, to burnout, emptiness and finally discovering what was missing underneath it all. After years of trying to prove he was “enough” through achievement and helping others, Josh reached a breaking point that forced him to rebuild his understanding of identity, masculinity, faith and purpose.  

We explore why so many young men today feel lost despite having more comfort and opportunity than ever, why pleasure alone can’t satisfy, the crisis of modern masculinity, and why finding meaning matters more than chasing the next dopamine hit.  

Josh also opens up about his return to faith — not as a set of rules that restricted his life, but as a framework that helped him understand who he was created to be.  

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this all there is?” — more money, more experiences, more success, more fun — this conversation is for you.

In this episode:

• Why achieving your dream life can still leave you empty
• The difference between happiness and true fulfilment
• Why young men are struggling with purpose
• What healthy masculinity actually looks like
• How to stop proving yourself and start living from identity
• Why asking for help is strength, not weakness
• How faith, mindset and habits can transform your life