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Reset Your Mind & Soul: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — This episode will help you live a more peaceful and fulfilled life, even in a chaotic world. It's an invitation to pause, reset, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. And it’s a masterclass in how to release the tension you’re holding and unlock the calm, grounded confidence you’ve been craving – no matter what is happening around you. Joining Mel on the podcast is New York Times bestselling author and poet Diego Perez, also known as Yung Pueblo. Diego has sold almost 2 million books and inspires millions of people every day with his wise words of wisdom and healing. In this deeply honest conversation, he pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stop running from your emotions and create a life filled with more love, peace, and purpose. You’ll learn: -How to protect your energy, without losing your compassion -3 simple habits that will reset your mind, your heart, and your life -Why embracing change is the fastest way to feel at peace -The truth about love, healing, and the relationships that actually last You’ll also learn why every relationship — especially the one with yourself — depends on your willingness to heal, grow, and embrace change. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready for something deeper, this is your invitation to pause, reset, and finally trust yourself. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-314/ Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Meet the Guest 01:21 How to Unlock a Peaceful Life 04:22 Why Distraction is Keeping You From Healing 25:59 3 Green Flags That Prove You’re With the Right Person 35:47 The Signs of a Healthy Relationship 46:52 How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt 51:24 How to Build a Good Life 56:16 3 Healthy Habits for a Better Life 01:05:02 It’s Time to Find Stillness — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

Mel RobbinshostDiego Perez (Yung Pueblo)guest
Aug 7, 20251h 12mWatch on YouTube ↗

At a glance

WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT

Stop Running From Yourself: Yung Pueblo’s Guide To Inner Peace

  1. Mel Robbins interviews writer and meditator Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) about moving from emotional avoidance, addiction, and chaos toward self-awareness, inner peace, and healthier relationships.
  2. Diego explains that transformation doesn’t require rock bottom; it begins with small, subtle choices to feel your emotions instead of numbing them, and to slow down in a distraction-heavy world.
  3. They explore how embracing change, cultivating self-love, and building a “home within yourself” improve mental health, relationships, boundaries, and decision-making.
  4. The conversation ends with concrete habits, journal prompts, and mindsets to help listeners create peace in everyday life rather than waiting for external circumstances to change.

IDEAS WORTH REMEMBERING

5 ideas

You don’t need to hit rock bottom to change your life.

Transformation can start with a quiet moment of awareness—recognizing you’re not okay and choosing to do something slightly different, like pausing instead of numbing, rather than waiting for a crisis.

Healing begins with feeling your emotions, not distracting from them.

Diego frames addiction and over-distraction as attempts to fill a void that actually needs your own attention; sitting with discomfort, even for five minutes, weakens the pull of habits like drugs, alcohol, or constant phone use.

You can honor your emotions without letting them control your actions.

Inner peace is not being emotionless; it’s noticing sadness, anger, or tension, feeling them in the body, and choosing not to act from them impulsively—this subtle distance between feeling and reacting changes your life trajectory.

Your relationship with yourself sets the ceiling for all other relationships.

If you are disconnected from yourself and afraid of vulnerability, you’ll repeat shallow or chaotic relationship patterns; cultivating self-honesty, self-love, and a sense of “home” within you enables deeper, more stable connections.

Healthy relationships require growth, kindness, and genuine compassion.

Diego emphasizes that love alone is not enough; good relationships involve two people willing to grow, communicate calmly, respect boundaries, see beyond their own perspective, and support each other’s individual healing.

WORDS WORTH SAVING

5 quotes

The biggest factor in your healing is not time. It is your ability to face emotions that you used to run away from.

— Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez)

I was never addicted to one thing. I was addicted to filling a void within myself with things other than my own love.

— Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez)

You can honor the truth of your emotions without letting them control you.

— Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez)

If you are wondering who your people are, they are the ones who make your heart feel seen and your nervous system feel calm.

— Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez)

A peaceful mind is a powerful mind.

— Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez)

Emotional avoidance, addiction, and the decision to stop numbingSelf-awareness, present-moment living, and subtle inner shiftsHealing, change, and building a ‘home’ within yourselfHealthy vs unhealthy relationship patterns, red/green flags, and vulnerabilityBoundaries, people-pleasing, and protecting your nervous systemIntuition vs fear and listening to your inner guidanceDaily habits and practices to cultivate peace, gratitude, and self-love

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