How to deal with bullying | Justin Wren - The Big Pygmy with Ed Mylett
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- "160,000 kids in the United States alone skip school every day because of bullying." These words were spoken by the legend himself, Justin Wren aka The Big Pigmy.
Only 20 - 30% of students who are bullied notify adults about the problem. That is why it is so important for those of you who are experiencing this nightmare to tell someone. And if that person doesn't listen then tell someone else. There is someone out there who loves and cares for you.
In this interview, Justin shares his first-hand experience of being bullied and how he overcame addiction and disappointment to become dubbed, "The Big Pygmy."
The real fight of his life began with his journey to The Congo where he helped negotiate the freedom of hundreds of enslaved people and launch sustainable farming initiatives including clean water.
He was called "Efeosa," which means "the man who loves us," and founded the "Fight For the Forgotten" a non profit fighting to empower those who don't have a voice - from the forgotten people around the world affected by the water crisis, to the bullied in our own neighborhoods and schools.
Join me in experiencing this powerful and inspiring interview about the fight The Big Pygmy fought every day outside of the ring and how he found his life's calling through God and servitude.
The one dislike was Jennifer
Empathy is the human bridge. Awesome when strong men share vulnerability. It inspires those that need.
Thats so true. This interview is powerful beyond measure
When I was 5 I lived in a apartment complex that had a lot of kids that lived in the complex. I used to get bullied by a group of kids they were in need of some love for sure. My mom signed me up for karate classes and I remember a few weeks into the classes I was outside playing in the field next to the tree line and the kid came up behind me and hit me with a stick. I immediately turned around and snatched the stick out of his hand and told him to knock it off and that kid never bothered me again. I think he was scared that I grabbed the stick so quickly out of his hand. I seen him years later and he still remembered me I could see it in his eyes. Nobody wants to mess with a Ninja though. Karate really tought me a lot about self discipline and how to protect myself and also how to resolve disputes quickly without using violence.
Mixed Martial arts is a great outlet for kids who are bullied. Justin Wren knew that too! Check out his non profit
The lord turned all of that bullying. Into Justin taking away bullying that was worse than he imagined. 🙏❤
Justin & Ed,
First of all, what an amazing and impactful video. I watched this twice I loved it so much. Thank you Justin for sharing such an inspiring video and also helping something amazing happen in my life. This is a 100% true story that literally happened today after watching your video.... while watching I kept thinking about my own passion in life of helping people and a blog I’ve been writing for months that I have yet to have the courage to publish. The blog is about inspiring others through our own suffering and experience but I never have thought anyone would take much away from my story. I was bullied and tried to commit suicide at 17 and not many people know that about me. I listened to your story about your vision of the forgotten and thought about it over and over and eventually said my own prayer asking God what he wanted me to use my passion for. I did not have a vision or any sort of “sign” but I know God works on his time not ours and I went about my day. I made my grocery list and went to the store. I got to the checkout and the young girl ringing me up looked at me and said “were you bullied in high school?” And I looked up at her and I saw her face which was sad and lost. And I said yes, I was” She said “did it ever get better?” And I said “they sure did. And I know they will for you too. Just stay strong.” I know it wasn’t much and I could have said more, but I was speechless. I My heart almost stopped. I walked out of that store with the biggest smile on my face and I said a thank you prayer because if it weren’t for you both and for this video, that would have never happened and now I am ready to take the plunge I have been avoiding for so long and publish my blog and begin the community I wanted to build for so long giving anyone a safe place to turn to when they feel lost or forgotten.
Thank you a million times over, I’ll never be able to repay you, but please know you made a difference in my life!
Do it, dude. Good luck
Man. Ed. Thanks for introducing Justin to me. I'm truly humbled and inspired by his sincerity, vulnerability and strength. My son experienced bullying and we're now supporting him through the emotional scars. This has been a very timely video. God Bless
Justin Wren bro I felt this story so close. I attempted suicide in 7th grade from bullying. My parents didn't know how serious it was until my sister saw the swollen bruises on my back from getting punched in the bathroom by multiple classmates Ben was my bully through school. Justin Wren bro keep up the good work we need to let know how serious things are. Your story had me crying cause it hit so close to home and my name is Justin so it hit harder than ever. Thank you for sharing this with the world. After watching this I want to do the same as you. I still deal with bullying at 27yrs old. #fightfortheforgotten thank you again for sharing your story man. I hope 1 day I can meet you. That'd be awesome.
This cut deep for me guys.I too can relate to Bullying etc. I was bullied through out my elementary school days.Lets defeat hate with love 💯💯👍🏻
Wow, touching for sure! It's amazing how he can comfortably speak on his once weakness and now a strength! #MAXOUT
An amazing transformation and an inspiration to so many!!!
Loved this interview. I'm on the train crying my eyes out because God is so Good..
Just saw this video. I could barely get through the beginning without crying. He is such a soft spoken gentle soul. Powerful interview. I
Ed, thank you for sharing this today. Such a beautiful piece and amazing guy in, Justin. You're fucking crushing your selection of guests and ability to get them to open up and be real. You've easily become my favourite speaker over the last months and I look forward to each note, piece of content or piece of advice you share. Keep changing the game, changing the world and being yourself... you're a BEAST bro!
U-N-B-E-L-I-E-V-A-B-L-E interview @edmylett! The vision that Justin received and then had come true, exactly how he experienced it, was amazing. It was a great reminder of having God in our lives. #maxout
That moved me for sure! Such a beautiful testament to the power of faith!
“THEY MISTAKE YOUR KINDNESS FOR WEAKNESS” best quote I’ve ever heard.... I still get yelled at every once in a while from Unstable over emotional people.. The Beaty of it tho is I now understand the WHY. Eckart Tolle brought it to my attention. I now just let it go, the BULLYS always fade away fast because generosity and kindness trumps everything in the end.
Ever read the book called The Secret? This guy's life it spot on to this book. Excellent interview Ed!!
Wow ! What an interview! Having kids this brings huge awareness to me as a father of two! Thanks for putting together this great i interview!
You are very welcome! Most kids don't speak out about bullying. Please share this with as many as you can!
This is so touching! What an amazing human! He fought to share his story and build up others going through heartbreak in their lives.
This story is so powerful. He is a real life hero.
Justin and Ed, I’m so grateful to you both for openly speaking about this issue. I know exactly what Justin gone through as I similarly been bullied as kid, that shit stays with you for long time. When I suddenly get horrible flashback that takes me back to being in the 8th grade I often have to come back to this video with Justin to remind me that I’m not defined by that moment. Justin, you’re such a champion, in every sense of the word. I’m sorry what happened to you, but you are just a living embodiment of what it means to rise about it all and be a force of good. Also as a Jennifer myself, sorry about the Jennifer who was so cruel to you , we do not claim her lol. Hopefully she’s changed. But regardless, you’re an inspiration to me!
So grateful for this content. I am so inspired to give and serve. It breaks my heart to see anyone mistreated like that but it warms my heart to see people rise above it and go on to help people. It goes to show that life really is happening FOR us and not TO us. He’s an angel and sometimes angel get their wings after being torn apart by this world. Thanks Ed
You said it brother. This interview is all about that!
Another amazing video can't see why anyone would give it a thumbs down
Ed always having phenomenal guests. MAX OUT!!!
Thank you for having this conversation with Justin. I really had pushed that part of my young life away, but this made the memories flood back. This is such an important topic, thanks brother! And thank you Justin! #MaxOut
Yes! We need to raise awareness and give those without a voice an outlet to be heard!
Probably the best interview I have ever watched. Inspiration personified. 🙏
Yes! It is so powerful. Please share it and spread this message
@@EdMylettShow Just watched it again. Well done on just such a beautiful interview. There is definitely a great repour and level of respect between you both. 🙏
A class act, an inspiration for everyone, role model, the only good thing about bullying if there is such a thing is that it created a great empathetic warrior such as Justin the world is a better place with him in it, someone to be admired, that should be celbrated more
Insanely valuable! The energy, compassion and power from this is absolutely life changing and 100% accurate. God will do amazing things through our brokenness and use all things for good. Laugh, cry and be inspired by this timely message. Thanks YOU Ed for exposing us to more greatness!
You are welcome brother. There is more on the way!
WOW!! Such a phenomenal interview with Justin!! There’s so many verbal “nuggets” in this podcast, that’d it’d take a novel for me to type them all here in this space!! One that really spoke to me was, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, ever goes wasted!” That really spoke to me as did this entire podcast!! Ed, you’ve interviewed some absolute studs (men & women), and ALL are fantastic on their own merits!! This talk with Justin is to me “top shelf” for personal impact!! Spoke to me deeply!! I always look forward to your weekly interviews!! I listen to many podcasts each week (everyday)!! And yours my friend is golden!! Thank you for bringing the best of the best to social media!! Love it!!!
You'll definitely need to take notes to capture the full value of this amazing interview! I'll keep the world-class guests coming!
BOTH OF YOU GUYS ARE HUMAN CHANGERS !!! LOVE YOUR SHOW BRO.....
Thank you! Stay tuned for more greatness
What a great man to get through that bullying and depression,kids can be little bastards.Parents need to educate their kids to stop this shit for good
This is AMAZING. Bullying is a huge problem. It may be a joke to those that bully but it's a life long battle and insecurity to those that have been bullied. Had my children listen in and they were moved. They see it at school and I pray they continue to make good choices of building their peers up.
This is amazing! The enemy was trying to use the words and actions of kids to kill the destiny in him. Thank God he overcame!
We are God's masterpiece created in Christ Jesus for good works He prepared in advance for is to do! I speak that scripture to my kids all the time because I want them to know their value. 🌺
Love this! Please share with as many people as you can to empower our youth to speak out agains bullying!
Dude you are killing it with these guest! Dude they all able to tell their story so well!
Posting this to FB - so touching! Thanks Ed and Justin for being you. ~Blessings
I'll keep spreading the positivity
@@EdMylettShow God bless you, Ed! The world needs more people like you. :)
Wow!!!! Had to listen for a second time on i tunes. Now im looking into where to donate time to a childrens hospital. Love it!!! Thank you so much for sharing something so awsome! Just amazing!!
This is beautiful! Way to #MaxOut and take massive action!
Thank You So much both of You 🙏🏻💜 You are the People how are saving the world and are bringing peace... ❤️❤️❤️
This was an honor. Please share this critical message with as many people as you can!
My whole family watched this. Thanks Justin and Ed for this. Very powerful message. This should be played in schools across America.
Ed is the real deal. Reached out to me. A has been fighting back. He works with the best. He sees in me what I thought was gone. I was close to not being here.
Thank you sir.
Justin is just a fantastic individual...
My God...this interview is just getting better and better. I'm in tears and I'm almost 40. Thank you Ed
Damm Ed & Justin - this is my third time starting to watch this. I thought I had dealt with these issues and moved past the pain and triggers. However, this video has me wondering. At least now I can better see how I’ve continued to let the past effect my success in the present. Nows time for change in this area of my life. Grateful for the video, it’s bananas!
You are an amazing man thank you for sharing God bless you both
Amen!
What an issue it can be, so glad to make us more aware
My dad made me watch this and I'm very thankful he did! You guys are great, and Justin your story is very inspiring I hope you all can achieve more of your dreams! Thank you again I really needed to hear something like this
Hi Justin,
I really wanna hug you right now and hope I can meet you one day.
Thank you for sharing all you did.
This is why I never miss your interviews!! I'm always on the road seeing clients so when in traffic I like to feed my mind. Today I saw your newest video bc I have notifications turned on your channel and thought oh cool I wanna hear this motivational interview... WOW I received WAY more than I could imagine!!! All your interviews are on a whole nother level. We desperately need this type of content thank you so much!! I will continue to share on my Instagram about you..This is GOLD 🙏
Thank you and I am so glad you are finding value in my content. I'm on a mission to change the world one life at a time! #maxout
Love that you brought him in.
I think this is my favorite video so far !!!!thanks for sharing guys !!!this video is so powerful
My pleasure! There's more to come!
Psychologists did a study called, "The Kitty Genovese Experiment", about bystander apathy. It is a very interesting experiment about how bystanders of stuff like bullying or in that case assault all assume someone else is going to do something about it so they don't do anything. Bystanders of a kid being bullied should be aware that they need to be "the one", to do something and intervene. This is an amazing story of redemption.
Thanks heaps Ed for the interview with Justin …. I have the same past story and am in the process of doing the same great things that Justin is doing ….Praise God and Praise tou yous BOTH.. Thank You
I listened/watched this 3 times. What an amazing story. Justin, you said you had to help open the eyes of the Pygmies to understand the opportunities they have right around them. I think this is so profound really for us all. God has challenged me through so much hardship and every time I'm stretched, something new is born in me or created through me. I spent 6 weeks in Mongolia on a mission for Christ years ago. It wasn't the Congo but a very raw experience. America is SO blessed and yet we are blind an numb to it! In this season of Thanksgiving, THANK YOU Justin for the courage and love you were willing to step out and extend. THANK YOU Ed Mylett. I want to meet you one day Sir. You have been mentoring me through your amazing podcasts for the past year, often speaking to exactly what I needed to hear. There are NO other Christian leaders with comparable success that I've found who are willing to put out this much free help without it being a hook. You are and you interview leaders I want to emulate. I'm already envisioning you interviewing me and us talking about what an awesome God we serve. I thank God for you everyday Ed. Thank you and Justin BOTH for your faithfulness. #maxout
This is so powerful. Thanks Ed for having Justin as your guest . You're so brave Justin. Thanks for sharing & putting light on a serious problem/situation that so many children & people go through. My heart aches for the experience you went through. I can relate. Thanks for providing ideas & solutions to this very tough topic- especially for parents or those affected.
Ed - Thank you for this amazing interview! Everyone who watches will be blessed and motivated to Take Action in our own lives. A great shared with kids to empower them too. Powerful segments throughout the whole talk!
The entire interview is filled with so much knowledge hope and inspiration. Please share this with as many people as possible!
My favorite interview you've done. As someone that battles depression daily.. Thanks Justin for opening up.
Excellent Content. Very Blessed by the interview Edd! Thank you.
I absolutely loved this episode. One of my favorites! It made me cry and really sit back to think about what I am doing with my life right now and where I need to improve.
This may be the most powerful, inspirational and motivating interviews I have ever heard. Incredible. God bless Justin and Ed! Two amazing humans.
Thank you Ed to present us the Big Pygmy. I will rewatch the video immediatly and take notes because of that incredible value .
6 minutes in and I’m already bawling and just want to hug him...
Finally got around to listening to this interview on Spotify. Really hit home when Ed says that the dreams which god put in our mind are not hallucinations, and that they are glimpses of what we could become and achieve 🙏🏽 major amen Ed 🙏🏽♥️ beautiful interview, thank you 🙏🏽
Wow...such a sad childhood story that lead to such an amazing journey! Justin is truly blessed in ways to bring hope and a new outlook on life for many that have been forgotten. He is changing so many lives, what an inspiring story!
Another great guest you brought to us Ed. This man is such an inspiration to me personally and it only feeds my vision and purpose. Thank you for both your guys time and sharing a real life Hero!
His impact is by far unmatched!
Thank you Ed again for such of great interview. I needed this so much! I just want to tell you massive thanks for that what you are doing!!! Each time I watch your it inspires me so much, I wold say: like a clean water whats just needed!
You are welcome. I will continue to motivate and inspire! #maxout
This guy is freaking amazing.
I love you Ed, you're like the father I never had. Justin you have a new fan, first I've heard of you, and your story is amazing! I am trying to install this into my 10 year old son who is a nice kid and loves winning but has a hard time with some bullying. Thank you Ed, for this episode, you are a blessing to entrepreneurs and others.
This video is so inspiring. Thanks Justin and Ed!
Wow!!! So good!! God bless you both! 🙏
Amazing interview. Stirred anger & also brought joy, tears, fulfillment, gratitude, compassion.
This was a very moving & powerful interview. Very inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Truly inspirational simple as that.
BLESS YOU BOTH for diving into this subject. Insightful and inspiring. Just incredibly moving and I can't wait to share with my son. He needs to see this, and I hope more parents share with their children. Not just for their kids, but for themselves. Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!🙌👏🙏
Incredible Story! Couldn't have imagined such an inspiring, amazing and yet tragic life story.
I had never even heard of Justin Wren but he's just made another fan today, that story will stick with me for the rest of my life, extremely powerful stuff!!! 😃
Was supposed to be trying to get to sleep, no idea how that will happen now...
Cheers edd, watching these with my broken shoulder!
Get well soon!
Incredible is an understatement for the stories in this interview- Justin and his team are simply a hero's! The 'identity' description Ed talked about 32:30 really resonated with me (49:00, 54:00, 1:03:40, 1:05:00 1:13:00 also key- basically the whole interview!) and is really just so important for us all to understand. I really think it helps explain the 'un-happiness' we sometimes have even when things seem, on the surface, to be going so well.
I absolutely love this!!! Thanks Ed for being inspiring and introducing us to inspiring people. I love that he has a heart for people in the US AND overseas.
#MaxOut.. Ed Love how you ignite our souls with incredible information!
I am passionate about this cause. Pleas share!
I'm already feeling sad after the first 5 minutes.
Damn dude. The big Pygmy. Are you f’ing kidding me. This beautiful soul goes from literally getting bullied out of school to helping Congo people (Pygmy) obtaining water so that can live? Wow. Ed, this inspirational path I started one week or so ago with you and others are helping to place this soul on a trajectory of such promise. Not for me...for others. Reason>learning it’s about giving. Thank you!
Ed and Justin - such a powerful message and video! Thank you!!! I have been working with the high school students daily (and recently Jr High) to teach them more empathy skills within their school day. We need this so much in the curriculum at every school!! My challenge for them last week was when they picked teams to pick those FIRST that normally get picked last, and did a mini mental prompt on helping them understand how those that get picked last day in and day out feel. We had a few tears in a few classes. After watching this video today, next weeks challenge for them will be to eat lunch with a peer that they do not know and present what they learned about each other to me. #fightfortheforgotten #maxout @edmylett
HOLY COW! Holy Justin Wren! That was amazeballs! #maxout!
I feel his pain as a bullied adult .
Most awesome video yet. truly moving.
There's more to come!
Awesome story shared.
Amazing show! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Just awesome. I have a little one and I am so scared about bulling as she gets older. #MAXOUT
Put her in martial arts 😎
We've got to spread awareness and encourage our kids to speak out agains bullying
Totally awesome pure inspiration Justin Wren - The Big Pygmy @TheBigPygmy #Maxout @EdMylett Thank you
Thank you for making videos like this!!
Stay tuned for more!
Amazing man... Respect Justin!
How can you not!
@@EdMylettShow Same goes to you Ed, you are great person and thats why they give you all of them. Big shout out to you!!! Max out from Croatia
This. Is. Amazing!!!!!
Wow... @edmylett this was a tough one. I couldn't get past the first 12 minutes. It took 3 tries to get through it all. I was a victim of bullying till age 14 and as a parent, finding out one of my kids went through it in high school too this was heavy man, but I completely truly appreciate it. #maxout #results #bigvision#wfglifestyle
If anyone is listening to this and is going through a horrible time, if people are being horrible to you, #1 talk to your parents or friends if you can. True family and friends will help you. If you can't get the help that way, message me. I'm some random dude from Sydney, Australia, but God damn it, if some kid needs help I'll fucking fly over there and help you!
Wow Ed this interview is amazing, for some reason everytime I'm going through something you seem to hit a point that is a eye opener for me, I was recently hospitalized after collapsing at work unknown reason why , while I was in the hospital I develop lots of anxiety and depression not knowing what was going to happen with me, at the same time your book came in the mail for me my wife brought it over to the hospital, and I might say that Pages 56 and 57 have made me look at things different, anybody out there that is going through anxiety I will suggest you read Ed mylett book but really focus on pages 5657 super amazing, I would love one day to tell you Ed how much you have changed my life and the way I look at things, I can't wait to one day share my story with the world of how I overcame obstacles of losing both my parents at a young age and everyone telling me I was going to end up dead in jail, I will get rid of this anxiety soon and max out my life
Brother, thank you for sharing your journey with me. I am wishing you a speedy recover and I am so glad my book has truly brought a transformation to your life. Remember, things happen FOR us and not TO us. Stay strong and continue to take massive action! #MaxOut
I usually don’t post stuff like this but I am posting this in support of #mentalhealthawareness Month. It is the first day of May and I am encouraging everybody that follows me or reading this to speak out about #bullying and #mentalhealth issues. I’ve been bullied ever since I was in first grade. I have not only been cyber bullied but physically & verbally attacked at school(s) that I have attended and I am taking the step to spread awareness for bullying. Schools are not speaking out/protecting students from bullying. I am tired of being blamed for being bullied! I have been told to change the way I dress, and myself to avoid problems. I am on this earth for myself, not to satisfy others. Many people think my life is perfect because of my post on social media but people tend to forget that I, like many others are only posting my “best life.” Although I find it fun and entertaining to share my life I only show a portion of my life so please don’t compare your life to anyone’s Instagram life. I do not blame anyone for portraying a perfect life on social media because I believe in law of attraction and spreading happiness and kindness. Many times bullies #bully others because they are insecure with themselves or have problems going on in their own life. Instead of spreading hatred back to people who have hurt us the best thing to do is to reverse our hatred and spread positivity. I know this may be hard and I’m not asking everyone to listen because I myself am working on this. If you know anyone who is being bullied please don’t be afraid to speak up. Even if it is you, speak to someone! If anyone needs someone to talk to don’t be afraid to message me. I will no longer use my Instagram for just entertainment but to also spread #awareness on certain topics I feel strongly about. Throughout my experience in attending school I have been ignored about this topic and I have came to the realization that I need to take the initiative and stand up for not just myself but others who are struggling with bullying and mental health. Please feel free to message me. I would love to be trusted, and a helpful ear for you all. Soon you will hear my story #bullyfreeworld ❤️ wrote this and posted on my IG one time . Thank you #maxout🔥
I really needed this today ed #maxout
Glad to be right on time!
I wonder if Jennifer would come across this
Awesome! Just Awesome!
This interview is so important and inspiring!
#MaxOut!!
Great stuff pass this on
Loved it!
Wow great video, amazing info
So amazing. #Maxout
#maxout!
Wow. Just wow.
Isn't it moving? Please share and spread awareness
Just did on twitter and fb. Have a great day! thanks for this one. Great choice.
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