From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Eric Zimmer on Emotional Strength and Recovery

Aug 5, 2025

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If you've ever felt stuck knowing what to do but struggling to actually do it—this conversation will give you both hope and practical wisdom.

Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, for an honest exploration of change, self-sabotage, and emotional steadiness. Eric brings both professional insight from interviewing hundreds of experts and the raw authenticity of someone who went from homeless heroin addiction to hosting one of the most impactful podcasts on personal growth.

🔹 In this episode, we explore:

The moment hope returned in Eric's darkest period—and why "keep coming back" became his mantra

Why the Two Wolves parable serves as a daily compass

The truth about why we struggle to receive good things and take compliments

Eric's Six Saboteurs of Self-Control—the hidden patterns that keep us stuck

Why "little by little" beats dramatic change every time

The difference between structural change and emotional resistance

How AI is changing our relationship with intelligence and intimacy

Why there's no "right" path for everyone—and how to find what works for you

💡 Key Insight: Change happens "little bit by little bit"—even dramatic transformations are built on thousands of small daily decisions.

⏱ Chapters:

00:00 A Life in Ruins: My Story of Addiction