From Toxic Perfection to Honest Care: Boundaries, Healing, and Wholeness with Sophia Bush

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer, The One You Feed

Buddhism, Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.6 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Sophia Bush discusses the complexities of human nature, spirituality, and emotional maturity. She explores the dangers of toxic positivity and the challenges of authenticity in public life. Sophia also reflects on intergenerational trauma, activism, and the importance of self-compassion. Through candid stories and practical insights, Sophia encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, nurture the “good wolf” within, and take small, meaningful actions toward personal and collective healing. We need your help! We all know ads are part of the podcast world, and we want to improve this experience for you. Please take 2 minutes and complete this survey, it’s a quick and easy way to support this podcast. Thank You! Key Takeaways: The parable of the two wolves and its symbolism regarding internal emotional struggles. The importance of embracing both positive and negative emotions, avoiding toxic positivity. The challenges of maintaining authenticity and boundaries in a public life. The concept of spirituality as a connection to nature and the critique of organized religion. The impact of intergenerational trauma and the shared legacy of harm and healing. The evolution of human societies beyond tribalism and the complexities of historical progress. The significance of self-narratives and affirmations in shaping emotional well-being. The role of external validation and trusted feedback in countering negative self-perceptions. The universal nature of fear, self-doubt, and the importance of self-compassion. The call for collective action and the need for sustained effort in addressing social injustices. If you enjoyed this conversation with Sophia Bush, check out these other episodes: Being Heart Minded with Sarah Blondin Living Skillfully with Gretchen Rubin For full show notes, click here! Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram Grow Therapy - Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Sessions average about $21 with insurance, and some pay as little as $0, depending on their plan. (Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plans. Visit growtherapy.com/feed today! Persona Nutrition delivers science-backed, personalized vitamin packs that make daily wellness simple and convenient. In just minutes, you get a plan tailored to your health goals. No clutter, no guesswork. Just grab-and-go packs designed by experts. Go to PersonaNutrition.com/FEED today to take the free assessment and get your personalized daily vitamin packs for an exclusive offer — get 40% off your first order. BAU, Artist at War opens September 26. Visit BAUmovie.com to watch the trailer and learn more—or sign up your organization for a group screening. LinkedIn: Post your job for free at linkedin.com/1youfeed. Terms and conditions apply. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	I'm really so curious about why we have leaned into generationally these choices to other each other.
0:09.8	I wonder if maybe it would just be too overwhelming to truly love everyone.
0:13.7	But I'd like to see what would happen if we tried.
0:25.6	Welcome to the one you feed.
0:30.3	Throughout time, great thinkers have recognized the importance of the thoughts we have.
0:35.7	Quotes like, garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true.
0:39.8	And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or fear. We see what we don't have instead of what we
0:47.3	do. We think things that hold us back and dampen our spirit. But it's not just about thinking.
0:53.5	Our actions matter. It takes conscious,
0:56.1	consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. This podcast is about how other people
1:01.8	keep themselves moving in the right direction, how they feed their good wolf. Online people
1:09.6	become avatars, easy to compare, easier to attack.
1:13.8	Offscreen were complicated, contradictory, beautifully human.
1:18.3	Sophia Bush joins me to talk about stepping off the pedestal that other people build,
1:23.9	naming what hurts, and replacing toxic perfection with honest care.
1:29.6	We get into the benefits of curiosity over fear,
1:33.6	letting boundaries protect us, and the small rituals that change culture,
1:38.2	like a weekly call to your senators,
1:40.3	or keeping a folder of true feedback for the days that your inner critic gets loud. If you felt
1:46.0	erased by the scroll or reduced by your own self-talk, this episode offers a sturdier way to
1:52.5	stand. I'm Eric Zimmer and this is the one you feed. Hi, Sophia. Welcome to the show. Hi, Eric, how are you?
2:00.6	I am doing very well. I am really happy to have you on.
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