Science & Soul with Dr Kristen Holmes Embrace Your Inner Self to Heal– How Meditation Can Train Your Mind to be Resilient
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Mar 26, 2025 
Yung Pueblo, an author, poet, and spiritual leader, shares his transformative journey from rock bottom to self-love through meditation. He discusses the power of radical honesty and the importance of embracing impermanence in our identities. By confronting emotions and societal pressures, he highlights how mindfulness fosters resilience and emotional growth. Yung emphasizes the need for solitude to enhance self-awareness and shares insights on navigating desires while encouraging listeners to develop a compassionate relationship with themselves.
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Unintentional Writing Journey
- Yung Pueblo's writing journey began unintentionally during college.
- Strong emotions from his childhood poverty led him to drugs and alcohol.
Rock Bottom Moment
- Yung Pueblo describes a near-death experience from drug and alcohol abuse, prompting a change.
- The incident, a possible mild heart attack, made him realize the need for change and honesty.
Embrace Emotions
- Practice radical honesty with yourself about your emotions.
- Sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of distracting yourself, to build emotional resilience.
