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The Mindvalley Podcast

Actor Josh Peck on Overcoming Struggles in the Spotlight

The Mindvalley Podcast

Mindvalley

Education, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Mental Health

4.51.5K Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2022

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

As one of the most recognized faces of the Nickelodeon generation, Josh Peck has spent two decades in Hollywood…and he’s learned the life lessons that went with it. Featuring as one-half of Drake & Josh and starring in All That and The Amanda Show to name a few,  the transition from child star to adult actor wasn’t without struggle. In this episode, Vishen and Josh talk about his wonderfully candid memoir that’s peppered with his comedic wit and wisdom, why ‘happy people are annoying,’  and how Josh finally overcame addiction and found the real meaning of happiness.     Listen out for: - Josh’s struggles with body image and weight loss while growing up in the spotlight. - Tips on growing your social media following and creating content. - Josh’s revelations about happiness.   ABOUT JOSH PECK Josh Peck has established himself as one of Hollywood's rising talents, making the seamless transition from child actor to leading man. He is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon Drake & Josh and has starred in many feature films and guest-starred on shows like The Big Bang Theory and The Mindy Project. Now, you can also catch him in Disney Plus’ Turner and Hooch series (a continuation of the 1989 Tom Hanks film) and the highly anticipated Hulu series, How I Met Your Father. Josh’s new book, "Happy People Are Annoying" explores his two decades in Hollywood, his struggles, and his path to redemption—and ultimately, happiness.   Bonus:                                                                          - Get your own copy of Josh’s book here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/_jOn-BTk  - Listen to Josh’s podcast here 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/dS18Oa4n  - Subscribe to Mindvalley Membership to discover 60+ Mindvalley Quests, watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world’s best teachers, and find your community 👉 https://go.mindvalley.com/NOW       Like this episode? Subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on Instagram or Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

I wanted so badly to erase my origin story,

0:03.6

to have not been known as the funny back-eye,

0:06.7

that when people would approach me and be like,

0:08.8

wow, you really inspired me,

0:10.4

I would almost like shy away from it.

0:13.0

But as soon as I lost the weight,

0:14.9

I didn't want the compliments anymore.

0:16.7

I just wanted everyone to forget.

0:18.5

I am Vision Latiani, founder of Mind Valley,

0:21.0

the School for Human Transformation.

0:22.9

You're listening to the Mind Valley podcast,

0:24.7

where we'll be bringing you the greatest teachers

0:26.7

and thought leaders on the planet.

0:28.9

It has cast the world's most powerful ideas

0:30.8

and personal growth for my, body, spirit and work.

0:35.4

Hi, everyone, and welcome back to the Mind Valley podcast.

0:38.1

Today, I have a really special guest.

0:41.5

You probably have seen him on television

0:43.7

or follow him on social media,

0:45.6

because this man has got 12.9 million followers

0:50.1

on Instagram, 7.5 million followers on TikTok,

0:55.1

2.6 million people follow him on Twitter,

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