In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, Diego Perez, known as Yung Pueblo, shares his profound insights on self-healing, emotional wisdom, and the power of intention. Diego discusses his personal journey from hitting rock bottom at age 23 to becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author. We explore key themes from his latest book, The Way Forward, the final installment of his poetic trilogy, where Diego reflects on how trauma shaped his life’s direction and the importance of intention in personal growth.

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In this episode, you will learn:

• Kindness and Karma: Diego emphasizes that acts of kindness may not always be reciprocated by the same individuals, but they will return to you in some form, often from unexpected sources.
• Personal Transformation: Diego shares his defining moment at age 23 when he hit rock bottom due to substance abuse. This experience led him to commit to self-healing and meditation, which transformed his life.
• Intuition and Intentionality: The importance of listening to one's intuition is highlighted as a guiding force in making intentional choices that lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
• Mindfulness and Meditation: Diego discusses his extensive meditation practice, including long silent retreats, and how these experiences have shaped his understanding of impermanence and inner peace.
• Reframing Trauma: He explains how trauma can be reframed as a tool for growth, encouraging listeners to find their own healing modalities and build resilience.
• Change and Acceptance: The conversation touches on the inevitability of change and the importance of accepting it rather than resisting it, as well as the need to cultivate inner peace amidst external chaos.
• Building Relationships: Diego emphasizes the significance of nurturing close relationships and the role of values in fostering healthy connections.
• Looking Ahead: The episode concludes with a preview of Diego's upcoming book, How to Love Better, which will build on the lessons from The Way Forward and focus on developing love-filled, intentional lives.

Overall, the episode is a rich exploration of personal growth, the power of mindfulness, and the importance of living with intention and compassion.

Connect with Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo): https://yungpueblo.com/about

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