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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00:00 – Welcome & opening line: “Drugs will take you to a dark place.”00:28 – Meet John: DFW roots, Marine family, church upbringing02:05 – Early trouble: expulsions, alternative schools, GED04:10 – Rehab lessons that “ruined” getting high10:40 – Marriage, pregnancy, family losses, and the slide deeper16:05 – “Bare minimum provider” mindset & burden on his wife28:50 – The daddy-daughter dance: “My first dance was my last relapse”34:45 – Teaching his 11-year-old: shut down gossip, choose integrity & loyalty37:05 – Presence > perfection: managing reactions & transparency42:05 – Routines that don’t steal time from family46:05 – A word to dads in dark places: find your reason, make it your purpose50:05 – Where to find John: Wyldstyle Fit51:00 – Oscar’s close & Daughtered community invite



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