Yung Pueblo on the Self-Improvement Trap, Healing and Why We Need to Slow Down

New York Times bestselling author Yung Pueblo joins Megan to talk about growing up in poverty, hitting rock bottom after years of drug use, and how meditation helped him change his life. He shares what he learned from spending 60 days in silent meditation, why slowing down doesn't mean giving up your ambition, and how to stop letting your past dictate your decisions. They also discuss his new book, Journey: The Year That Changes Everything, the pressure to constantly improve yourself, and how social media has changed the way we think about happiness and healing. Plus, Yung Pueblo explains why he believes AI could make real human connection more valuable than ever, and Megan opens up about learning to separate her public persona from who she really is. Why Are You Like This is coming to Washington DC on November 20th during NWSL Championship Weekend! We’ll be recording a LIVE episode at the Supplyhouse with a special guest you won’t want to miss. Come watch us do the thing live, presented by Delta, official airline of Why Are You Like This, with additional support from Nike. Get your tickets here: https://whyareyoulikethislivedc.splashthat.com/ Check out the latest episode of “Why Are You Like This?” wherever you get your podcasts, and on YouTube. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/ Follow Why Are You Like This? on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyareyoulikethis/ Follow Why Are You Like This? on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyareyoulikethis Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices