• Ep.65 – Dr. Robert George: Fidelity Month Inspires Unity Through Faith | Traditional Values | Faith And Family | Moral Philosophy | Conservative Thought
    Jun 2 2025

    Tune in to an insightful episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Dr. Robert George, a leading legal and political philosopher known for his conservative thought and profound influence in the U.S. and beyond.


    As a key figure in promoting traditional values, Dr. George shares his vision through initiatives like Fidelity Month, offering a powerful perspective on unity, faith, and the challenges facing society today.


    Top 5 Insights from Dr. Robert George

    • Dr. George initiated Fidelity Month in June to combat the erosion of core American values like faith, family, and patriotism, aiming to unite people across differences.

    • He expresses concern over apathy and secular humanism as major threats to societal unity, urging a return to values that are good for their own sake, not just as means to ends.

    • Drawing from historical figures like Lincoln, he highlights the danger of forgetting God, advocating for a renewed recognition of human dignity rooted in divine creation.

    • Despite ideological differences, he maintains a deep friendship with Cornel West, emphasizing shared Christian values and the pursuit of truth through open dialogue.

    • As a mentor, Dr. George takes pride in students like Ryan Anderson who carry forward his teachings, contributing to causes like religious liberty and pro-life advocacy.


    Dr. Robert George

    Renowned Legal and Political Philosopher

    https://robertpgeorge.com/

    https://fidelitymonth.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-george-40a76110/


    ***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #FidelityMonth #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #DrRobertGeorge #CornelWest

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Ep.64 - Josh Golin vs. Big Tech: Winning $170M for Kids’ Safety | Internet Protection | Kids Online Protection | DigitalDetox
    Jun 2 2025

    Tune in to a compelling episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Josh Golin, the passionate Executive Director of Fair Play. Leading a national advocacy group, Josh works hard to make the internet less addictive and safer for kids by challenging harmful marketing and pushing for new laws. His efforts fight the big companies that put profit over children’s well-being, making this a must-hear talk for parents and anyone worried about the digital world.Top 5 Insights from Josh Golin• Fair Play focuses on reducing internet addiction and enhancing safety for kids by targeting exploitative marketing and data collection practices on platforms like social media.• Notable successes include a $170 million fine against Google for illegally collecting children’s data on YouTube and stopping Meta from launching a kids’ Instagram version.• Josh’s team achieved a 91-3 Senate vote for the Kids Online Safety Act, a major step toward updating child protection laws, though it stalled in the House.• He advocates for community parenting, encouraging collective norms like delaying smartphone access until eighth grade through initiatives like Wait Until Eighth.• Driven by values of justice and community over profit, Josh warns of emerging threats like AI chatbots sexualizing or harming kids, urging immediate action.Josh GolinExecutive Director of Fair Playhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-golin-7040987/***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #ChildAdvocacy #TechRegulation #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #JoshGolin #FairPlayForKids

    Show More Show Less
    21 mins
  • Ep.63 - System and Soul's Benj Miller Powers Up Founders for Epic Success | Entrepreneurship | Leadership Development | Business Systems
    May 27 2025

    Unveil a transformative conversation on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Benj Miller, the innovative founder of System and Soul.


    With over 21 years of entrepreneurial experience, Benj helps founders and their leadership teams achieve confident execution through structured systems and soulful leadership.


    His mission is to impact 25,000 companies by the end of the decade, guiding businesses to scale with clarity, culture, and purpose.


    Top 5 Insights from Benj Miller

    • Benj facilitates quarterly off-sites for leadership teams, using a one-page roadmap to define vision, culture, and strategic bets for business growth.

    • He introduces four tools for confident execution—org chart, scoreboard, weekly syncs, and quarterly objectives—to ensure teams perform and transform effectively.

    • His book Renegades supports founders by sharing hard-earned lessons, aiming to preserve their innovative spirit while adding necessary structure.

    • Benj emphasizes focus over diversification for solopreneurs, advocating a product ladder to scale impact without diluting energy across multiple ventures.

    • Driven by a divine vision, he seeks to free founders from self-built prisons, fostering small businesses as community lifeblood with empowered, launching leaders.


    Benj Miller

    Founder of System and Soul

    https://benjmiller.com/

    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benj-miller-⁠ business-growth-impact-framework-coach/

    https://x.com/systemandsoul


    ***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #FounderSupport #ScaleForImpact #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #BenjMiller #SystemAndSoul

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • Ep.62 - Abby Johnson Fights for Lives After Planned Parenthood | Pro Life Movement | Abortion Recovery | Unplanned Movie
    May 21 2025

    Discover a deeply moving conversation on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Abby Johnson, a renowned pro-life activist and founder of And Then There Were None.


    From her past as a Planned Parenthood director to her transformative journey to becoming a voice for the unborn, Abby’s story—captured in the hit film Unplanned—has inspired countless lives.


    Her mission now is to help abortion clinic workers leave the industry and find healing, showcasing the power of redemption and faith.


    Top 5 Insights from Abby Johnson

    • Abby’s conversion from Planned Parenthood director to pro-life advocate was a painful yet powerful journey, leading to the creation of her ministry despite initial reluctance to share her story in Unplanned.

    • The film Unplanned ran for 14 weeks in theaters, changing hearts with viewers walking out pro-life and saving unborn lives, proving the impact of her testimony.

    • She founded And Then There Were None to support abortion clinic workers, filling an unmet need in the pro-life movement and helping them rebuild identity and faith.

    • Abby faced resistance from some in the pro-life community who felt clinic workers didn’t deserve help, but persisted, reframing the movement’s focus on transformation over mere numbers.

    • Her personal strength, fueled by family support and a lifelong drive for justice, enabled her to leave everything behind, countering cultural norms with courage and conviction.


    Abby Johnson

    Pro-Life Activist and Founder of And Then There Were None

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/abby-johnson-55193416/

    https://abbyj.com/


    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #Faith AndHealing #ClinicWorkerSupport #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #AbbyJohnson #AndThenThereWereNone

    Show More Show Less
    54 mins
  • Ep.61 - Trump’s Ed Ban: Keri Ingraham’s School Choice Win | School Choice | Education Reform | Parent Empowerment
    May 20 2025

    Discover an eye-opening conversation on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Keri Ingraham, the dedicated Director of the American Center for Transforming Education at Discovery Institute.


    With a remarkable journey from classroom teacher to policy advocate, Keri has been instrumental in advancing education freedom, recently witnessing the historic dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education at a White House event.


    Her work focuses on empowering parents through school choice and reshaping education for a brighter future.


    Top 5 Insights from Keri Ingraham

    • Keri’s advocacy for education freedom led to her White House invitation to see the executive signing to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a major step against bureaucracy.

    • She reports significant progress, with over 50% of U.S. kids now eligible for school choice, up from less than 1% in 2020, including 16 states with universal programs.

    • The Trump administration has already cut millions in DEI funding, removed related resources, and downsized Department staff from over 4,000 to 2,000, prioritizing core academics.

    • Keri debunks fears of government overreach via vouchers, noting funds go to parents, not schools, and overregulation often occurs in states blocking school choice.

    • She critiques teacher unions for prioritizing power over kids’ learning, citing delays in school reopenings during COVID for political demands unrelated to education.


    Keri Ingraham

    Director of the American Center for Transforming Education

    https://x.com/KeriDIngraham

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-keri-d-ingraham-7769a8194/


    ***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at ⁠Values First Therapy⁠

    ⁠https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠

    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠

    ⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #EducationFreedom #EndDeptOfEd #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #KeriIngraham #DiscoveryInstitute

    Show More Show Less
    33 mins
  • Ep.60 - Tom Kersting Exposes Screen Time's Hidden Harm | Teen Mental Health | Digital Detox | Parenting Tip
    May 16 2025

    Discover a powerful conversation on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Tom Kersting, a licensed psychotherapist and bestselling author from New Jersey.


    With a private practice and a mission to combat the harmful effects of screen time, Tom lectures nationwide on mental health and "mental wealth."


    His books, Disconnected and Raising Healthy Teenagers, offer deep insights into the digital age’s impact on youth, making this an essential discussion for parents and anyone concerned about technology’s role in our lives.


    Top 5 Insights from Tom Kersting

    • Tom pioneered warnings about screen dependency since 2009, linking excessive device use to mental health issues, academic struggles, and family disconnection.

    • He introduces concepts like "acquired attention deficit disorder," suggesting many ADHD diagnoses in teens stem from screen overstimulation, not innate conditions.

    • Removing screens often triggers oppositional behavior in kids due to dopamine crashes, akin to drug withdrawal, requiring firm parental resolve for detox.

    • Tom highlights a teen sleep crisis, with 92-93% of surveyed students sleeping between 1-4 a.m. due to bedroom phones, severely impacting well-being.

    • He urges tuning into self through silence and gratitude, advocating for spiritual grounding to counter external distractions and build lasting mental resilience.


    Tom Kersting

    Licensed Psychotherapist and Author

    https://tomkersting.com

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-kersting-306a464/

    https://x.com/tomkersting


    ***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy

    https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

    https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #ScreenTimeImpact #TeenMentalHealth #DigitalDetox #ParentingTips #MentalWealth #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #TomKersting

    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
  • Ep.58 - Joe Masek and Freedom Group’s 95% Success: Rewiring Men’s Minds | Porn Addiction Recovery | Craving Free Life | Mens Mental Health
    May 14 2025

    Discover a life-changing conversation on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Joe Masek, the visionary founder of Freedom Group.


    With a bold promise to help men overcome porn cravings in a year or less, Joe has developed a transformative 12-month process that blends neuroscience, faith, and practical tools.


    His personal journey of liberation fuels his mission to guide others toward lasting freedom and an integrated life of body, mind, and spirit.


    Top 5 Insights from Joe Masek

    •Freedom Group offers a structured 12-month program with a 95% success rate, focusing not just on stopping behavior but eliminating cravings through brain rewiring.

    • Joe combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and daily habits to address legitimate needs, preventing reliance on destructive outlets like porn.

    • Influenced by Dr. Kevin Majors’ work, the program uses techniques like reframing, mindfulness, and exercising the “no-go” muscle to manage triggers effectively.

    • Emphasizing body, mind, and spirit, Joe’s process aims to unleash each man’s “inner king,” aligning with God’s design for wholeness and holiness.

    • Joe plans to disrupt the porn industry by expanding his team, forming partnerships, and sharing stories of freedom to inspire more men to seek liberation.



    Joe Masek

    Founder of Freedom Group

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-masek/⁠


    ***


    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠ Values First Therapy⁠

    ⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠

    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠

    ⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #BrainRewiring #FaithAndHealing #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #JoeMasek #FreedomGroup


    Show More Show Less
    39 mins
  • Ep.59 - Jamie Baxter Fires Up Faith, Exodus 90’s Bold Stand | Mens Formation | Catholic | Personal Freedom | Spiritual Discipline
    May 14 2025

    In this uplifting episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Jamie Baxter, the passionate founder and CEO of Exodus 90.


    Leading a Catholic apostolate for men, Jamie has built a global movement focused on uncommon freedom—helping men become who God created them to be through prayer, discipline, and brotherhood.


    With over 250,000 participants worldwide, his 90-day program and other initiatives offer a countercultural path to personal growth and purpose.


    Top 5 Insights from Jamie Baxter

    • Exodus 90 redefines freedom as aligning with God’s design, using prayer, asceticism, and fraternity to help men fulfill their unique purpose.

    • The program transforms body, mind, and soul with challenges like daily prayer, fasting, cold showers, and limited technology, all within a supportive brotherhood.

    • Inspired by the Desert Fathers, Exodus 90 encourages sacrifice in everyday life, countering a culture of ease and distraction with intentional discipline.

    • While not a magic bullet for issues like pornography, the 90-day structure supports rewiring habits, with plans to offer more targeted resources and encouragement.

    • As CEO, Jamie prioritizes prayer and family over work, leading a small, high-trust team of eight with a focus on integrity and apostolic mission over typical business growth tactics.


    Jamie Baxter

    Founder and CEO of Exodus 90

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-baxter-657b8a130/

    https://www.youtube.com/@Exodus90

    https://x.com/Exodus90App


    ***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠ Values First Therapy⁠

    ⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠

    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠

    ⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #Exodus90Challenge #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #JamieBaxter #Exodus90

    Show More Show Less
    41 mins