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The 3 Key Ingredients For A Thriving Relationship, Practical Strategies To Manage Conflict & How To Build Deeper Relationships with Yung Pueblo #531

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Mar 5, 2025

Yung Pueblo, author of bestselling books like 'How to Love Better', shares his wisdom on personal growth and relationships. He delves into the transformative impact of meditation, emphasizing self-awareness, non-reactivity, and compassion as key qualities for thriving relationships. He introduces ‘selfless listening’ and practical conflict resolution strategies, advocating for kindness and growth as essential ingredients for deeper connections. The conversation encourages embracing discomfort for meaningful change and highlights the journey from addiction to self-discovery.

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ADVICE

Prioritizing Meditation

View meditation as a nourishing necessity, like drinking water.
Prioritize it even in busy schedules, recognizing its transformative power.

INSIGHT

Natural State of Mind

The human mind, when uncluttered, is naturally aware and compassionate.
Conditioning from past experiences shapes our reactions and clouds our true selves.

ANECDOTE

Meditating on a Train

On a train, Yung Pueblo chose to meditate for an hour instead of working or consuming media.
This practice brought calm and clarity, enhancing subsequent decision-making with his partner.

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How much of your relationship tension comes from expectations that were never communicated? And what if changing the way you handle conflict could completely transform them?

While we often dedicate countless hours to our careers, many of us never devote time to the basics of emotional awareness. Yet my guest today believes that learning to love better might be the most important, transformative journey we can undertake.

Diego Perez, widely known by his pen name, Yung Pueblo, is followed by millions of people all around the world who are keen to learn from his wisdom. He’s the author of multiple best-selling books, including his very latest How to Love Better: The Path to Deeper Connection Through Growth, Kindness and Compassion.

In this powerful conversation, you'll hear about:

Diego's remarkable journey from addiction to transformation - including how meditation became the cornerstone of his recovery and personal growth
The three essential qualities that meditation can cultivate - discover how self-awareness, non-reactivity, and compassion can transform your relationships
The art of conscious communication - learn practical strategies for moving from conflict to understanding in your relationships
The concept of "selfless listening" - discover how to truly hear your partner without preparing your response
The three key ingredients for thriving relationships - explore how kindness, growth, and compassion create deeper connections
Practical conflict resolution strategies - learn how to handle disagreements constructively and use them as opportunities for growth

Whether you're in a relationship or not, Diego's insights offer valuable wisdom for anyone looking to develop deeper connections and better understand themselves.

It’s a conversation about love, growth, and the courage to face ourselves honestly. Understanding that true change starts within and that our relationships can be our greatest teachers on the path to becoming better humans.

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