The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Yung Pueblo: How To Let Go Of The Past, Connect With The Present, & Expand The Future

Jun 12, 2023

Diego Perez, known as Yung Pueblo, is a poet and philosopher who focuses on self-awareness and healing. In this enlightening discussion, he reveals how a heart attack catalyzed his journey to emotional wellness and meditation. He emphasizes the importance of facing our emotions rather than running from them. Listeners learn strategies to escape suffering and embrace change, alongside insights into the deep connections fostered through vulnerability. Diego's approach encourages mindfulness and understanding, leading to more fulfilling relationships and a compassionate life.

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Episode guests

Diego Perez

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Relationship Between Identity and Change

02:37

The Importance of Creativity

01:52

The Importance of Intuitive Click and Willingness to Grow in Relationships

01:51

The Radical Act of Prioritizing Self-Care and Honoring Your Internal System

01:25

Intro

2min

Journey of Healing and Resilience

12min

Navigating Change and Self-Awareness

15min

The Power of Present Emotions and Meditation

15min

Navigating Craving and Ambition

12min

Navigating Partnerships: Growth, Connection, and Intuition

5min

From Conflict to Connection: The Journey of Self-Love

11min

Rekindling Connection: Father-Son Growth

8min

Embracing Slow Growth in a Fast World

12min

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A Conversation of Transformation and Lightness

3min

In this new episode Steven sits down with the poet and philosopher Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo.

Diego was born in Ecuador and immigrated to the United States as a child, and grew up in a working class neighbourhood in Boston. After having a mild heart attack, Diego gave up drinking and drugs, and attended his first Vipassana meditation course in 2012. Pursuing writing, he started posting his poetry on Instagram in 2013 and has written three bestselling books, ‘Inward’, ‘Clarity & Connection’ and ‘Lighter’.

In this conversation Diego and Steven discuss topics, such as:

How having a heart attack was the catalyst for change in Diego’s life
Why you should embrace and sit with your emotions
The power of meditation and embracing change
The way to escape suffering in your life

You can purchase Diego’s newest book ‘Lighter’, here: https://amzn.to/3NgXOD7

Follow Diego:

Instagram: https://bit.ly/42wAGVx

Twitter: https://twitter.com/YungPueblo

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