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Why Inner Peace Takes Practice—and How to Build It | Yung Pueblo Nov 10, 2026

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In this episode, Yung Pueblo explores why inner peace takes practice and how to build it through small, intentional choices in everyday life. Drawing from his new book, Journey, and his experience on a 60-day silent meditation retreat, he shares how slowing down helps us become less reactive and more aware of our emotions. He discusses the exhaustion of constant information consumption, how to pursue goals without carrying so much tension, and why you don’t have to put your life on hold to begin cultivating a calmer mind.

Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What’s been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook.

Key Takeaways:

Why happiness and inner peace require mental training
How everyday moments offer opportunities to pause and respond differently
Recognizing when information consumption becomes overwhelming
Slowing down to make thoughtful choices about your commitments
Balancing meaningful goals with acceptance and letting go
How mental flexibility helps loosen all-or-nothing thinking

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If you enjoyed this episode with Yung Pueblo, check out these other episodes:

How to Feel Lighter with Yung Pueblo

Relationship Mistakes & How to Love Better with Yung Pueblo

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How to Stop Making Hard Things Harder | Noah Rasheta Nov 06, 2026

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In this episode, Noah Rasheta explores how to stop making hard things harder as they discuss the Buddhist parable of the two arrows: the first is the pain life brings, and the second is the suffering we can add through our reactions. He also talks about when it helps to interrupt a familiar thought loop, when to let a feeling run its course, and why he sets alarms at random times to notice what he’s been overlooking. You’ll come away with a simple way to pause in the middle of a hard moment and ask what might help.

⁠A Weekly Bite of Wisdom:⁠ Want to go deeper with the ideas we explore on The One You Feed? Every Wednesday, Eric shares a short, practical email that turns insights about mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth into simple practices you can use right away. You’ll also receive our Weekend Podcast Playlist featuring a recap of the week’s episodes. It’s free, takes about a minute to read, and is enjoyed by thousands of readers each week. Sign up at ⁠oneyoufeed.net/newsletter.⁠

Key Takeaways:

How noticing your habitual reactions gives you more room to choose what you do next
What the Buddhist parable of the two arrows teaches about the suffering we add to pain
How curiosity can help you see another option when your usual response keeps making things harder
When to interrupt a thought loop and when to let a difficult thought or feeling be there
How meditation trains you to notice what’s happening in the middle of everyday life
How Noah uses random phone alarms as prompts to pause, pay attention, and find moments of gratitude

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Noah Rasheta, check out these other episodes:

Steve Hagen on Perception and Conception

Miguel Chen on Punk Rock and Buddhism

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Why Your Mind Builds a Case Against You and How to Push Back | Owen Fitzpatrick Nov 03, 2026

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Have you ever noticed how a low mood can make everything in your life look worse, even when nothing has changed? In this episode, Owen Fitzpatrick explores “inner propaganda”: the convincing stories our minds tell us that turn self-doubt and difficult emotions into seemingly undeniable truths. Drawing from his book, Inner Propaganda, and his own experience with depression, Owen explains why our brains gather evidence to support how we already feel, and explores how questioning those stories, taking small actions, and bringing some humor to our inner dialogue can help us navigate difficult days without believing everything we think.

A Weekly Bite of Wisdom: Want to go deeper with the ideas we explore on The One You Feed? Every Wednesday, Eric shares a short, practical email that turns insights about mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth into simple practices you can use right away. You’ll also receive our Weekend Podcast Playlist featuring a recap of the week’s episodes. It’s free, takes about a minute to read, and is enjoyed by thousands of readers each week. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/newsletter.

Key Takeaways:

Why negative thinking can feel like an accurate view of reality, making it difficult to recognize and question.
How “mood congruent cognition” leads your brain to seek out memories and evidence that reinforce your emotional state.
Why feeling certain about a thought doesn’t necessarily make it true—and how that certainty can become a cue to pause.
How asking questions you can honestly answer can loosen self-doubt without forcing positive affirmations.
Why working with thoughts, tending to emotions, and taking action offer different ways to respond when you’re struggling.
How humor and patience can help you take painful thoughts less seriously and avoid feeling worse about feeling bad.

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Owen Fitzpatrick, check out these other episodes:

How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Finally Get Unstuck with Michelle Chalfant

How to Tame Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz Gazipura

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How to Discover Yourself, One Decision at a Time | Sara Kuburic Oct 30, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Sara Kuburic discusses how to discover yourself, one decision at a time. Questions like: Who are you beyond your job, your relationships, and the roles you fill? Drawing from her book, It’s on Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Yourself, and Change Your Life, Sara shares how she lost touch with herself while building a life that looked good from the outside. She also explores why understanding your past is only part of creating change, how taking responsibility differs from blaming yourself, and how small, intentional choices can help you build a life that feels like your own.

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Key Takeaways:

How living according to what you think you should want can leave you disconnected from yourself.
Why understanding the roots of your behavior doesn’t automatically change it—and how everyday choices help turn insight into action.
How to take responsibility for your healing without blaming yourself for what happened to you.
Why discovering yourself is an ongoing practice, rather than a single breakthrough.
How recognizing the choices behind familiar obligations can restore a sense of freedom and agency.
Why authenticity sometimes means making an uncomfortable decision that aligns with your values.

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Sara Kuberic, check out these other episodes:

Finding Your Way to Healing, Hope, and Peace with Seth Gillihan

How to Own Our Struggles and Find Healing with Minaa B.

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Why Doing More Is Keeping You Stuck and What to Do Instead | David Epstein Oct 27, 2026

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In this episode, David Epstein explores why doing more can leave us overwhelmed, and how the right constraints can help us focus and make meaningful progress. Drawing on his book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, David shares why unlimited freedom can be surprisingly paralyzing and why adding another self-improvement habit isn’t always the answer. He and Eric discuss how to protect your attention, stop endlessly preparing, and make room for what matters before your to-do list is finished.

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Key Takeaways:

Why limits can spark creativity by pushing us beyond our most familiar ideas
How simple routines and clear boundaries reduce the burden of constantly deciding what to do next
Why making progress often requires removing a commitment before adding something new
How frequent task switching fragments attention and increases stress—even when we feel busy
Why identifying the real bottleneck can accomplish more than optimizing everything else
How to “consolidate your caring” by choosing commitments that reflect your values and fit your finite capacity

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If you enjoyed this conversation with David Epstein, check out these other episodes:

From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Harnessing Tiny Shifts for Emotional Resilience with Elisha Goldstein

Are You Playing a Game You Actually Want to Win? | Seth Godin

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You Don’t Need More Willpower: Change Is a Skill You Can Learn | Eric on The Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos Oct 23, 2026

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In this episode, Eric joins Dr. Laurie Santos on The Happiness Lab to explore why lasting change takes more than willpower—and how to develop the skills that make it easier. Drawing on his recovery from addiction and his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, Eric shares how manageable actions help us build momentum and regain trust in ourselves. They also discuss how to choose goals that reflect what matters to you and keep making progress when motivation fades.

Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What’s been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at ⁠oneyoufeed.net/ebook.⁠

Key Takeaways:

Why struggling to change doesn’t mean something is wrong with you—and how treating change as a skill opens up new possibilities
How starting smaller than you think you should can build motivation and confidence
Why resistance can persist even when an activity consistently makes you feel better
How to distinguish your own values from desires shaped by comparison and your surroundings
How specific plans and small adjustments to your environment make following through easier
Why planning for setbacks and asking for support help you sustain change over time

To learn more, ⁠click here!⁠

If you enjoyed this conversation with Eric Zimmer and Dr. Lauri Santos, check out these other episodes:

Small Steps to Happiness: The Science of Mindful Living with Laurie Santos

How a Little Becomes a Lot: A Conversation with Eric Zimmer and Sahil Bloom

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What to Remember When You’re Forgetting: Living Well with Memory Loss | Dr. Zaldy Tan Oct 20, 2026

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In this episode, Dr. Zaldy Tan explores how to live well with memory loss and what an Alzheimer’s diagnosis means for individuals and the people who love them. Drawing on his own experience caring for family members with Alzheimer’s, he discusses the questions many of us carry about forgetfulness, aging, and the fear of losing our independence. Together, they discuss how to stay connected as memory changes, make important decisions early, and approach caregiving with compassion—including for yourself. His new book is What to Remember When You Are Forgetting: How to Live and Thrive with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, and Other Dementias

Key Takeaways:

How to distinguish everyday forgetfulness from changes that warrant a closer look
What Alzheimer’s blood tests and genetic testing can—and can’t—tell us
Why addressing health risks in midlife matters for long-term brain health
How honest conversations about a diagnosis can help preserve friendships and meaningful activities
Why familiar routines and reassurance can help when reasoning with someone with dementia doesn’t
How caregivers can prepare for changing needs and find support before reaching exhaustion

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If you enjoyed this conversation with Zaldy Tan, check out these other episodes:

Eating for Brain Health with Lisa Mosconi

The Science of Emotions: How Your Brain Predicts Your Feelings with Lisa Feldman Barrett

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Are You Playing a Game You Actually Want to Win? | Seth Godin Oct 16, 2026

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Are you playing a game you actually want to win? In this episode, Seth Godin explores how to make intentional choices about the life you’re building—and recognize when someone else’s definition of success is steering you off course. Drawing on his book, This Is Strategy, Seth shares why chasing more can distract us from what matters, how the systems around us shape our behavior, and why a disappointing outcome doesn’t necessarily mean we made a bad decision.

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Key Takeaways:

Why strategy matters in everyday life, beyond business and career goals
How to recognize the systems shaping your choices—and find opportunities to act differently
Why measuring the wrong things can pull you away from the change you want to make
How to shift your attention from achieving more to doing work that matters
The difference between a good decision and a good outcome
How to think about whether to keep going or change your approach
Why community helps us sustain meaningful change
How today’s choices shape the person you’re becoming

For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today!

If you enjoyed this conversation with Seth Godin, check out these other episodes:

How to Integrate Behavior Change with Your Values with Spencer Greenberg

How to Get Unstuck with Adam Alter

How to Think More Clearly and Make Better Decisions with Shane Parrish

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The Mattering Effect: Finding Your Way Back to Meaning and Connection | John R. Miles Oct 13, 2026

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In this episode, John R. Miles explores the mattering effect and how to find your way back to meaning and connection when you feel invisible in your own life. Drawing on his experience of achieving career success while feeling increasingly disconnected, John explains how we can slowly lose our sense of worth when life becomes a constant effort to prove our value. He also discusses how to recognize that gradual withdrawal, reconnect with the meaning in everyday actions, and make more room for relationships that help us feel seen. This conversation offers a starting point for anyone who’s getting things done but struggling to feel fully present in the life they’re living.

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Key Takeaways:

Why feeling like you matter involves both feeling valued and knowing you make a difference
How the “slow fade” can leave you physically present but emotionally absent in your own life
The importance of belonging, having a say, and feeling safe enough to be yourself
How connecting everyday tasks to what you care about can restore a sense of meaning
Why reclaiming your choices starts with questioning the expectations you’ve been living by
How protecting time for meaningful relationships helps interrupt the cycle of disconnection

For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today!

If you enjoyed this conversation with John R. Miles, check out these other episodes:

How to Unlock Your Potential and Strategies for Intentional Living with John R. Miles
Learning to Take Action for a Meaningful Life with Gregg Krech

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How to Stop Feeling Bad About Feeling Bad | Mariana Alessandri Oct 09, 2026

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In this episode, Mariana Alessandri explores how to stop feeling bad about feeling bad, and why difficult emotions don’t mean there is something wrong with you. Drawing from her book, Night Vision: Seeing Ourselves Through Dark Moods, she discusses how the pressure to stay positive adds shame to pain, what it means to be on your own side, and how to support someone who’s struggling without trying to cheer them up. This conversation offers a more compassionate way to understand your emotions and feel less alone in them.

Key Takeaways:

How judging yourself for difficult emotions adds another layer of suffering
Why the pressure to “choose happiness” can leave you feeling ashamed when you’re struggling
What changes when you ask “What’s wrong?” instead of “What’s wrong with me?”
How listening to anger and other uncomfortable emotions can help you understand what you need
Why accepting emotional pain can coexist with wanting relief from it
How to support someone through grief or sadness without demanding that they feel better

For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today!

If you enjoyed this conversation with Mariana Alessandri, check out these other episodes:

How Identity Can Affect How You Deal with Depression with Kimi Culp

Gabe Howard on Mental Illness

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