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In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar's guest is a man whose story of redemption will stay with you. John Wildsmith, founder of Wyldstyle Fit, is proof that even in our darkest moments, there’s a way back. From years of addiction and incarceration to building a life rooted in faith, family, and fitness.
This episode is a raw and redemptive journey through darkness, faith, and fatherhood. Oscar and John talk about how addiction nearly destroyed his life — and how becoming a father saved it.
From the depths of meth addiction and incarceration to the moment that changed everything — a daddy-daughter dance he almost missed — John shares how faith, family, and fitness became his foundation for rebuilding his life.
If you’ve ever struggled with shame, purpose, or showing up for your family, this episode is a reminder that redemption is possible — and that our daughters have a way of leading us home.
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Daughteredpodcast.com Oscar on Instagram Few Will Hunt. 10% OFF use GIRLDAD00:00 – Welcome & opening line: “Drugs will take you to a dark place.”
00:28 – Meet John: DFW roots, Marine family, church upbringing
02:05 – Early trouble: expulsions, alternative schools, GED
04:10 – Rehab lessons that “ruined” getting high
10:40 – Marriage, pregnancy, family losses, and the slide deeper
16:05 – “Bare minimum provider” mindset & burden on his wife
28:50 – The daddy-daughter dance: “My first dance was my last relapse”
34:45 – Teaching his 11-year-old: shut down gossip, choose integrity & loyalty
37:05 – Presence > perfection: managing reactions & transparency
42:05 – Routines that don’t steal time from family
46:05 – A word to dads in dark places: find your reason, make it your purpose
50:05 – Where to find John:
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In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, Oscar's guest is a man whose story of redemption will stay with you. John Wildsmith, founder of Wyldstyle Fit, is proof that even in our darkest moments, there’s a way back. From years of addiction and incarceration to building a life rooted in faith, family, and fitness.
This episode is a raw and redemptive journey through darkness, faith, and fatherhood. Oscar and John talk about how addiction nearly destroyed his life — and how becoming a father saved it.
From the depths of meth addiction and incarceration to the moment that changed everything — a daddy-daughter dance he almost missed — John shares how faith, family, and fitness became his foundation for rebuilding his life.
If you’ve ever struggled with shame, purpose, or showing up for your family, this episode is a reminder that redemption is possible — and that our daughters have a way of leading us home.
John on Tiktok
John on Instagram
Daughteredpodcast.com Oscar on Instagram Few Will Hunt. 10% OFF use GIRLDAD00:00 – Welcome & opening line: “Drugs will take you to a dark place.”
00:28 – Meet John: DFW roots, Marine family, church upbringing
02:05 – Early trouble: expulsions, alternative schools, GED
04:10 – Rehab lessons that “ruined” getting high
10:40 – Marriage, pregnancy, family losses, and the slide deeper
16:05 – “Bare minimum provider” mindset & burden on his wife
28:50 – The daddy-daughter dance: “My first dance was my last relapse”
34:45 – Teaching his 11-year-old: shut down gossip, choose integrity & loyalty
37:05 – Presence > perfection: managing reactions & transparency
42:05 – Routines that don’t steal time from family
46:05 – A word to dads in dark places: find your reason, make it your purpose
50:05 – Where to find John:
Support the show
Catch up w/ The Daughtered Podcast
Oscar on Instagram
Few Will Hunt. 10% OFF use GIRLDAD
Want to be a guest on The DAUGHTERED Podcast? Want to collaborate? Send Oscar Pena a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/daughteredpodcast