#315: How to Stop Overthinking & Live in the Moment with Yung Pueblo

Oct 2, 2023

Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo, shares techniques to transform and thrive in life. He discusses the power of small decisions, reclaiming power over our lives, distinguishing between intuition and trauma, and implementing mindfulness. Other topics include Vipassana meditation, intuition as a compass for life, and the benefits of meditation. Diegos insights inspire personal transformation and healthy relationships.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Personal Transformation and the Mental Gym

01:40 • 17min

Stepping into Freedom and the Depths of Awareness

18:55 • 2min

Managing Irritability and Becoming Centered through Meditation

21:12 • 7min

Superfood Hot Chocolate and Being an Authority Over Your Life

28:37 • 5min

Building Hierarchies in the Mind

33:39 • 10min

Understanding Dynamics and Resolving Conflict in Relationships

44:08 • 4min

The Importance of Curiosity and Connection

47:57 • 15min

Themes: Letting Go, Spirituality, Meditation, Transformation, Mentality, Awareness, Growth, Compassion Summary: Today I welcome Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo. Diego inspires us to feel empowered in our ability to transform and uplevel ourselves, embrace change, and tap into our inner strength—not just to endure, but to thrive—unlocking a world of boundless possibilities. In this episode, he gives us tangible techniques that we can implement today to start thriving and creating an abundant life. Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of nearly 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Get his newest book, The Way Forward, today! Discover: Diego explains the power behind making small decisions every day How we can reclaim power over our lives How to distinguish between intuition and trauma Ways to implement mindfulness for a successful life 00:00 Intro 01:03 The never-ending journey to self-growth 02:50 Embracing the unknown 06:02 Transforming disagreements into understanding 09:24 The Way Forward 13:15 Vipassana Meditation 21:20 For people bad at meditating 23:04 Intuition vs. reactivity 25:35 Intuition as your compass for life 27:20 The benefits of meditation 31:29 The challenges of being seen as a teacher 35:27 Complexities of hierarchy and fame 41:21 Dissolving hierarchy in relationships 44:41 Reclaiming your inner wisdom 49:18 The inspiration behind 'The Way Forward' 51:38 Integrity and embracing impermanence 54:56 Where can you start? Links: New Book: The Way Forward: https://yungpueblo.com/books-1 Website: www.yungpueblo.com Instragram: @yung_pueblo - https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo Substack Newsletter: https://yungpueblo.substack.com/ Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index Sponsors: Organifi: Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards

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