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Diego Perez, widely known by his pen name Yung Pueblo joins the show to share the inner journey that led him from emotional chaos to global recognition as a voice for self-awareness and healing. Before the books, the quotes, and the millions of readers, there was a personal reckoning: addiction, overstimulation, and the need to change from the inside out. Meditation became the turning point, helping him rebuild his relationship with stillness, discipline, and emotional honesty.

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00:00 Introduction
02:00 How Diego created the Young Pueblo pen name and what it means
04:31 Partying hard at university and realising it was self-avoidance
06:13 Health collapse at 23 and the wake-up call that changed everything
08:46 Rugby, gym life, and how Mike avoided spiralling at university
10:14 Early motivations behind Mike’s fitness journey
11:47 Building discipline through meditation and the “mental gym” concept
13:08 Why you don’t need to become a monk to master resilience
14:38 How Silent 45-day retreats reset personal growth and relationships
16:45 Why Diego invests heavily in silent retreats every year
18:04 Meditation, scrolling addictions, and wisdom
22:23 Diego’s relationship with emotions
29:17 Why communication matters more than mind reading
31:06 Should you grow with a partner or find someone already emotionally aware?
35:03 Dating apps, and the dangers of chasing 2% better
40:27 Mike’s experience thriving after living alone for the first time
42:47 Solitude, presence, and why personal growth fuels better relationships
51:11 Learning to trust your intuition over generic dating advice
54:35 Mike and Diego reflect on career, self-knowledge, and relationship priorities
1:01:31 Handling conflict properly instead of expecting endless peace
1:10:02 Compassionate venture capital investing and startup mental health
1:18:16 Shifting social media landscapes and why newsletters matter more now
1:21:03 Loving the creative process and protecting deep work
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