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"It has been a slow shedding process. I’ve found, more so than not, most of my life, growth happens by letting go of, not adding on."

Josh Peck

Apr 18, 2022

EFR 593: Losing 100 Pounds, Getting Sober, and Why Happy People Are Annoying with Josh Peck

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When going through a physical transformation, like gaining or losing weight, what many people don’t recognize is that while the body is radically different, the mind stays the same.

After losing 100+ pounds and getting sober, Josh Peck eventually learned how to have a good life as a result of good living. He’s realized that life isn’t so much about adding on, but about letting go. 

In this discussion, Josh dives deep into his weight loss journey, getting sober, and what he’s learned from living most of his life in the public eye. He also reflects on growing up without his father and how he felt when his dad passed away. Plus, Josh and Chase highlight the incredible advice Ryan Holiday gave him when writing his newly published book, Happy People Are Annoying. 

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Key Highlights

  • For Josh, being overweight as a teenager was a manifestation of difficult things that were going on in his life. He was deeply uncomfortable, insecure, and started eating to numb his feelings. As a result of these struggles, he developed defense mechanisms to keep the world at bay.

  • As Josh started to lose weight, he also lost his coping mechanisms and still had to deal with his mental struggles. When drugs and alcohol came into the mix, his whole life became “numb and run”.

  • People don’t just turn to drug use because it’s the cool, popular thing to do, it’s because they have unresolved emotional and mental issues that they don’t know how to solve in healthy ways. Having a support system is a crucial part of recovering from addiction and maintaining healthy, happy life.

  • We don’t always need more, or to add onto our lives, to feel content. Sometimes, we need to let go. 

Powerful Quotes by Josh Peck

It has been a slow shedding process. I’ve found, more so than not, most of my life, growth happens by letting go of, not adding on.

I would just walk the streets of New York and put my head phones in and just dream of what my life was going to be.

The attempt is the miracle, not the outcome.

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EFR 593: Losing 100 Pounds, Getting Sober, and Why Happy People Are Annoying with Josh Peck

When going through a physical transformation, like gaining or losing weight, what many people don’t recognize is that while the body is radically different, the mind stays the same.

After losing 100+ pounds and getting sober, Josh Peck eventually learned how to have a good life as a result of good living. He’s realized that life isn’t so much about adding on, but about letting go. 

In this discussion, Josh dives deep into his weight loss journey, getting sober, and what he’s learned from living most of his life in the public eye. He also reflects on growing up without his father and how he felt when his dad passed away. Plus, Josh and Chase highlight the incredible advice Ryan Holiday gave him when writing his newly published book, Happy People Are Annoying. 

Follow Josh Peck @shuapeck

Follow Chase on Instagram @chase_chewning

Follow him on Twitter @chasechewning

Key Highlights

  • For Josh, being overweight as a teenager was a manifestation of difficult things that were going on in his life. He was deeply uncomfortable, insecure, and started eating to numb his feelings. As a result of these struggles, he developed defense mechanisms to keep the world at bay.

  • As Josh started to lose weight, he also lost his coping mechanisms and still had to deal with his mental struggles. When drugs and alcohol came into the mix, his whole life became “numb and run”.

  • People don’t just turn to drug use because it’s the cool, popular thing to do, it’s because they have unresolved emotional and mental issues that they don’t know how to solve in healthy ways. Having a support system is a crucial part of recovering from addiction and maintaining healthy, happy life.

  • We don’t always need more, or to add onto our lives, to feel content. Sometimes, we need to let go. 

Powerful Quotes by Josh Peck

It has been a slow shedding process. I’ve found, more so than not, most of my life, growth happens by letting go of, not adding on.

I would just walk the streets of New York and put my head phones in and just dream of what my life was going to be.

The attempt is the miracle, not the outcome.

Recommended Resources:

Ever Forward Radio is brought to you by LMNT

LMNT Recharge is a tasty electrolyte drink mix that replaces vital electrolytes without sugars and dodgy ingredients found in conventional sports drinks.

For a limited time, get your LMNT Sample Pack for the cost of shipping ($5 for US orders).

CLICK HERE to get your free sample pack!