Emotional Longevity

From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Eric Zimmer on Emotional Strength and Recovery


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If you've ever felt stuck knowing what to do but struggling to actually do it—this conversation will give you both hope and practical wisdom.


Dr. Elisha Goldstein sits down with Eric Zimmer, host of The One You Feed podcast, for an honest exploration of change, self-sabotage, and emotional steadiness. Eric brings both professional insight from interviewing hundreds of experts and the raw authenticity of someone who went from homeless heroin addiction to hosting one of the most impactful podcasts on personal growth.


🔹 In this episode, we explore:

The moment hope returned in Eric's darkest period—and why "keep coming back" became his mantra

Why the Two Wolves parable serves as a daily compass

The truth about why we struggle to receive good things and take compliments

Eric's Six Saboteurs of Self-Control—the hidden patterns that keep us stuck

Why "little by little" beats dramatic change every time

The difference between structural change and emotional resistance

How AI is changing our relationship with intelligence and intimacy

Why there's no "right" path for everyone—and how to find what works for you


💡 Key Insight: Change happens "little bit by little bit"—even dramatic transformations are built on thousands of small daily decisions.


⏱ Chapters:

00:00 A Life in Ruins: My Story of Addiction

00:24 The Struggle of Self-Improvement

01:00 Introducing Eric Zimmer: A Journey of Transformation

04:25 The Power of Hope in Recovery

13:04 The Two Wolves: A Guiding Compass

19:52 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Resistance

32:43 Overcoming Resistance: Just Start

33:31 Newsletter Invitation

34:11 Awareness and Action: Bridging the Gap

34:57 Diagnosing Resistance and Procrastination

38:08 The Role of Self-Compassion and Growth Mindset

42:57 Small Steps to Build Motivation

45:12 AI and Emotional Health

57:50 Reflections on Emotional Health and Personal Growth

01:04:08 Conclusion and Community Invitation

01:06:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


🔗 Resources

✨ Get Eric's Six Saboteurs of Self-Control (Free): https://oneyoufeed.net/selfcontrol

🎧 The One You Feed Podcast: Available on all platforms | https://oneyoufeed.net

🌱 Dr. Goldstein's Tools:

Therapeutic Coaching (Free Consult): https://bit.ly/UPWFreeCall Newsletter & Free Guide: https://bit.ly/DrGoldsteinNewsletter

Connect: Instagram: http://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinIG LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ElishaGoldsteinLI

🔗 Full Blog: https://elishagoldstein.com/articles/eric-zimmer-two-wolves/


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