"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." – Lao Tzu

Why is it so hard to change—even when we know exactly what we need to do?

Why do we keep falling into the same patterns, habits, and distractions—even when they’re hurting us or the people we love?

Dr. Pedram Shojai is a former Taoist monk, doctor of Oriental medicine, and Qigong master. As founder of The Urban Monk, he helps people reclaim their focus, vitality, and purpose.

Pedram is a New York Times bestselling author with eight books translated into 30+ languages.

Blending ancient wisdom with real-world tools, Pedram is here to help you stop chasing symptoms, heal at the root, and step into your personal power.

In this episode:

• Why we resist change (even when we say we want it).

• The truth about anxiety, burnout, and symptom-chasing.

• Daily habits that actually make a difference.

• How you can start living with more clarity, energy, and purpose.

🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Pedram Shojai!

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🎬 Episode website (including 4K video, full transcript, best quotes, etc.): ⁠⁠https://jameswhitt.com/242-win-the-day-jennifer-cohen⁠⁠

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Episode links:

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📷 Dr. Pedram Shojai ⁠Instagram⁠

⚡ Dr. Pedram Shojai ⁠website⁠

📚 ‘⁠The Urban Monk⁠’ by Dr. Pedram Shojai

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Timemarkers:

00:00 Who is Dr. Pedram Shojai

1:27 Interview starts

2:18 Your next best decision is in front of you

3:43 Becoming a medical student

5:10 Who do I choose to be?

6:22 The most important question to ask yourself every day

8:10 The biggest turning point in Pedram Shojai’s life

11:03 Lessons from a kung fu master

15:47 Focus on your priorities (stop watering the weeds)

20:13 Becoming the Urban Monk

23:02 Download your FREE Win the Day Action Plan

23:53 How to stop thinking “the grass is greener”

25:10 How the medical systems keeps us sick

31:08 Fix the root cause to optimize your health

34:55 Is Ozempic bad for you?

37:31 How to overcome anxiety forever

41:15 Why breath is the best thing for your health

42:41 Why so many people sabotage their growth and healing

44:36 How to raise successful kids

52:42 Pedram Shojai morning routine

55:29 How to handle a bad day (or snap out of negative energy)

59:55 The first step in living a healthy, energetic life

1:01:14 Affirmation

1:01:50 Rocket Round

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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode 242: Ask for More with Jennifer Cohen⁠