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Josh Peck: The "Drake & Josh" Child Star Opens Up + Shares The Truth Behind His 127lb Weight Loss!

Apr 13, 2023

Joining the conversation is Josh Peck, beloved as Josh from 'Drake & Josh.' He shares his journey from childhood stardom and poverty to success in comedy and social media. Josh opens up about his inspiring 127-pound weight loss, exploring the emotional weight that accompanied it. He reflects on family dynamics and the coping mechanisms formed in his youth, highlighting the pivotal role of humor. Through candid discussions, he emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need for personal growth amidst external validation.

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Episode guests

Josh Peck

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Getting Out of Self: A Guide to Action

01:29

How to Deal with Negative Thoughts

01:57

The Importance of Dealing With Anger

01:29

Intro

4min

Reflections on Family Dynamics

10min

Food, Feelings, and Forever Habits

7min

From Pain to Performance

16min

The Power of Nutrition and Brand Endorsements

2min

Transformative Weight Loss and Emotional Reflection

12min

A Moment of Achievement and Inner Turmoil

2min

Navigating Emotional Landscapes

24min

A Heartfelt Tribute to Family and New Beginnings

3min

You feel as if you’ve grown up with him, he was a constant presence in the background of your childhood, the beloved character Josh on the wildly successfully Nickelodeon show ‘Drake and Josh’. However, you definitely don’t know the Josh behind the bright lights and rolling cameras.

Growing up in poverty with a single mother and under the shadow of an absence father he never met, Josh channeled his pain into comedy and acting, sacrificing a normal childhood in order to support his family as a child star. However, on his journey to fame, these same mental crutches and defence mechanisms became Josh’s worst enemies.

In this wide ranging conversation, Josh discusses his life of constant hustling and reinvention, from surviving the pitfalls of child stardom, to a dramatic weight loss journey and finding his niche as a pioneer in social media, this conversation will show you a Josh Peck you’ve never seen before.

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