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Ep. 102 - Yung Pueblo on Finding Presence and Inner Transformation

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Today we welcome Yung Pueblo to the podcast! Diego Perez is the writer, speaker and meditator behind the pen name Yung Pueblo - the well known and inspiring Instagram account, and author of the best selling book Inward. In today’s episode, Yung Pueblo shar...

Highlights

In this episode, host Lacy Phillips welcomes Diego Perez, known as Yung Pueblo, to discuss his transformative journey from a difficult childhood and rock bottom to becoming a meditation advocate and bestselling author. They explore the power of radical honesty, the role of the ego, and practical tools for personal growth.
11:45
Rock bottom led him to self-honesty and meditation.
25:34
Personal growth is a long-term process.
34:13
True love doesn't hurt, attachments do.
56:40
Giving and meditation purify the mind.
1:08:01
Don't rush creative projects.

Chapters

From Eclipse Energy to a Rock Bottom: Lacy's Peaceful Prep and Diego's Turning Point
00:00
The Path of Radical Honesty: Quitting Drugs and Finding Meditation
14:35
Taming the Ego: How Self-Awareness and Mindfulness Handle Triggers
28:22
The Power of Giving: Purifying the Mind and Honoring Family Sacrifices
56:40
Trusting the Creative Process: Why Diego Didn't Rush His Book or His Growth
1:08:01

Transcript

Yung Pueblo: It's not about a quick solution, right? This is actually like a lifestyle that you're taking upon yourself, like spirituality or really getting to know yourself. These aren't necessarily things that are outside of life. They are life. Lacy Ph...