The Ultimate Health Podcast: Lifestyle, Nutrition, Fitness, & Self-help
319: Eric Zimmer - Overcoming Addiction, Maintaining Community, Broadening Your Perspective
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- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:52:15
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Synopsis
Eric Zimmer (IG: @one_you_feed) is a dad, serial entrepreneur, podcast host, behavior coach, and author. He is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. At the age of 24, Eric was homeless, addicted to heroin and facing long jail sentences. In the years since, he has found a way to recover from addiction and build a life worth living for himself. Eric’s story and his work have been featured in the media including TedX, mindbodygreen, Elephant Journal, the BBC, and Brain Pickings. In this episode, we discuss: Eric’s struggle with alcohol & drugs Becoming aware and realizing the bigger issue Physical addiction vs. psychological addiction The moment that led to Eric's sobriety Hope & support are important in recovery Strategies to fight depression A snapshot of Eric’s diet Relapsing back to old habits Check in with yourself Broadening your perspective Focus on gratitude & kindness Share how you are fee