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The One You Feed | Personal Growth, Emotional Resilience & Purpose

Eric Zimmer
Mental Health
Mindfulness
Self-Improvement
Anxiety
Personal Growth
Relationships
Creativity
Personal Development
Happiness
Self-Compassion
Meditation
Psychology
Trauma
Grief
Neuroscience
Courage
Gratitude
Burnout
Identity
Stress Management

Build resilience. Cultivate self-compassion. Live with purpose. The One You Feed brings conversations with leading thinkers — James Clear, Susan Cain, Tara Brach, and more — to help you navigate life’s challenges and feed your good wolf. No perfection, just direction, insight, and the small, consistent actions that make a meaningful life.

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In this episode, Jonah Berger explains why we fight the changes we know we need. Jonah explains why pushing harder, piling on more reasons, or simply telling ourselves what we “should” do can actually create more resistance. Instead, he shares how id... more

In this episode, Dr. Marisa G. Franco explores why feeling insecure doesn’t mean you’re back at the beginning, and how real self-worth may come from learning to make room for every part of yourself. She and Eric discuss why old insecurities can retur... more

In this episode, Allison Aubrey explores midlife reinvention and how to create your own script for what comes next. She shares why midlife can be less about winding down and more about rediscovering parts of ourselves that may have been set aside dur... more

In this episode, Jim Kwik explores how the thoughts, habits, and choices we repeat each day shape who we become. He explains why we’re always training our brains—whether we’re practicing focus or distraction, resilience or avoidance—and how small, in... more

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Jane Ratcliffe
Writer and creator of the Beyond Substack; author
Self-published writer, Beyond Substack
Episode: How to Accept What You Can’t Change Without Giving Up | Jane Ratcliffe
Elizabeth Dunn
Happiness researcher
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Episode: The Surprising Choices That Make You Happier and Help the Planet | Elizabeth Dunn & Jiaying Zhao
Jiaying Zhao
Climate expert, author
University of British Columbia
Episode: The Surprising Choices That Make You Happier and Help the Planet | Elizabeth Dunn & Jiaying Zhao
Pádraig Ó Tuama
Poet, theologian, and thinker discussed in depth
Episode: How to Find Wisdom in the Things You’re Struggling With | Pádraig Ó Tuama
David Gandelman
Meditation teacher, author focus on energy and intuition
Episode: How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Anxiety | David Gandelman
Leslie John
Harvard Business School professor who studies disclosure
Harvard Business School
Episode: Why You Should Say the Thing You’re Afraid to Say | Leslie John
DJ DiDonna
Author of Big Time Off, The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One
Author and researcher on sabbaticals
Episode: Why a Life-Changing Sabbatical Might Be More Possible Than You Think | DJ DiDonna
Cassandra Vieten
Professor studying imagination at UC San Diego, author of Imagine That
UC San Diego, Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination
Episode: The Science of Using Imagination to Change How You Think and Feel | Cassandra Vieten
Benjamin Todd
Author of 80,000 Hours; advocate for effective altruism and career planning
80,000 Hours
Episode: How to Build a Meaningful Career in an Uncertain World | Benjamin Todd

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Eric Zimmer
Host of the show, focused on recovery, habit change, and meaningful living; frequently shares personal recovery narrative and practical frameworks.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Why the hate for new age spirituality?

    Long time listener, over 10 years, through the good times and bad. I love listening to The One You Feed. Only downside is that the host dislikes New Age anything, eg. manifestation, psychics, spiritualists… little does he know that he has some listeners like this! I am not buddhist but still happy to listen to buddhist ideologies on this podcast and I wish it was the same way with Eric and some of his more closed minded guests, instead of dismissing or maligning things they don’t understand. Luc... more

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    ingridnz22
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Love this show

    Eric I love your show. I couldn’t figure out how to message you. Congratulations on being on NPR (July 2026) .

    Wanted to comment on the episode where you mentioned Sleep with Me. SWM is the greatest! Your show was the only time I’ve heard anyone else mention it. It helped me fall asleep countless times when I suffered with insomnia. I don’t think it’s for everyone but it was one of my go-tos There is a podcast or you tube out there that explains how his storytelling style works to help sleep. more

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    5
    Why martha
    United States2 months ago
  • Wonderful guests and ideas

    The quality of the guests and depth of ideas is unmatched.

    If I were to offer a suggestion, it would be this: sometimes Eric lets his enthusiasm dictate the conversations. If you’ve listened to multiple episodes, you’re familiar with Eric’s story and approach, but generally not those of the guests. I wish he would dial back his comments and instead let the guests expound at length on their own ideas and experiences.

    I agree with those who say the parable becomes repetitive, and I forward thr... more

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    Emeraldman
    United States2 months ago
  • Thank you for all you do

    I have been listening to your show for the past 18 months. And when it shows up on my phone I listen to it. All your topics are helping me.

    Thank you. Keep up the amazing work.

    Luis Parraga

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Losmanabas
    United States3 months ago
  • Tommy

    I’ve been listening to The One You Feed for a few years now, and I’ve loved so many episodes…too many to name. But the April 17 episode, where Tommy was coached by you, Eric, truly stood out to me.

    I saw so much of myself in Tommy. Everything he shared resonated deeply, and the coaching you provided was incredibly impactful. It didn’t just help him…it helped me too. As I am sure many other listeners!

    Thank you for creating an episode like this. I really hope you continue to do more coaching s... more

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    Cyndiedawn
    United States5 months ago

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Why a Life-Changing Sabbatical Might Be More Possible Than You Think | DJ DiDonna
Q: Does a sabbatical qualify as a vacation or is it something different, and how would you think about it for those who can't take long blocks of time?
A sabbatical differs from a vacation mainly in duration and intentionality; for those who can't take long blocks, plan shorter, intensive bursts, disconnect from work, batch or extend leave with unpaid time where possible, and frame it as a strategic life experiment rather than a holiday.
Why a Life-Changing Sabbatical Might Be More Possible Than You Think | DJ DiDonna
Q: What are the benefits of taking a sabbatical, especially for people who love their work?
Benefits include restored energy and creativity, clearer life direction, identity exploration, healing from stress, and the ability to test new identities or destinations before reentering work life, often leading to more purposeful career choices.
Why a Life-Changing Sabbatical Might Be More Possible Than You Think | DJ DiDonna
Q: What does that parable mean to you in your life and the work you do?
The two wolves story represents competing drivers inside us—urgent versus important—so sabbatical work helps align long-term values with daily actions, allowing a person to become who they want to be if they are intentional.
How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Anxiety | David Gandelman
Q: What are the two meditation types you mention, and how do they interact?
Dual meditation involves a subject and an object (you're doing something), while non-dual meditation turns toward awareness itself (no object). They can flow in and out, and often work best when used together for processing emotion and accessing stillness.
How to Tell the Difference Between Intuition and Anxiety | David Gandelman
Q: What practical steps help someone bring their energy back into their body?
Name where the energy is leaking (past or future), use a visualization like a golden ball of light to pull it back, and then observe the energy in the body to regain a sense of presence before seeking answers or taking next steps.

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What is The One You Feed about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical wisdom for building resilience, self-compassion, and purposeful living through intimate conversations with thinkers, researchers, and authors. Episodes cover career design in times of technological change, living with uncertainty, meaningful relationships, burnout, and healthy habits, all tied together by actionable frameworks and real-world stories. A recurring strength is translating complex ideas into small, repeatable actions that listeners can apply to daily life, career, and personal growth. A notable hallmark is the use of parables and practical exercises to illuminate big topics, making it accessible to a broad audience while drawing from psychology, philosophy, and wellness. Potential listeners who wan... more

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Recent guests on The One You Feed include:

1. Jane Ratcliffe
2. Elizabeth Dunn
3. Jiaying Zhao
4. Pádraig Ó Tuama
5. David Gandelman
6. Leslie John
7. DJ DiDonna
8. Cassandra Vieten

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