How to Master the Art of Love: Saving Relationships & Personal Healing (with Yung Pueblo)

Welcome to the final episode of Season One of Finding Your Casual Magic! ✨In this special episode, I sit down with the incredible Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez), writer, meditator, and author of the upcoming book How to Love Better. Together, we explore the deep connection between self-awareness and relationships, uncovering how our past experiences shape the way we love and communicate.What We Cover in This Episode:🌱 Healing & Self-Growth – Why personal development is the foundation of better relationships.💛 Understanding Love – The difference between love and care, and why love is more than just a feeling.🧘 The Power of Meditation – How Vipassana and self-reflection can change the way we show up in relationships.🔥 Conflict & Communication – Why "winning" an argument is the wrong goal, and how listening selflessly is the key to connection.🛑 Red Flags vs. Green Flags – What to look for in a healthy partnership and how to navigate relationship challenges.🌊 The Nature of Impermanence – How embracing change can lead to deeper love and presence in our relationships.💡 Diego shares his journey from rock bottom to self-discovery, his reflections on 18 years with his wife, and the simple yet profound wisdom that can help all of us love better.Where to Find Diego📖 How to Love Better is out on March 11th – preorder now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1846048141📷 Follow Diego on Instagram: @yung_pueblo🔗 Check out his books & more: https://yungpueblo.com/Timestamps:0:00 - 0:44 – How strong emotions shape our subconscious & affect our relationships0:44 - 3:05 – Casual Magic & Episode Introduction3:05 - 5:28 – Grounding Meditation5:28 - 7.14 – Meet Yung Pueblo - Growing up in poverty, struggling with anxiety, and finding healing7:14 - 11:07 – The wake-up call: How a near-death experience led Diego to change his life11:07 - 15:49 – How our past shapes the present15:49 - 23:34 – Meditation as a Life-Changing Tool23:34 - 26:30 – Understanding Craving vs. Attachment in Relationships26:30 - 29:13 – "Love is Understanding" – Why winning an argument isn’t the goal29:13 - 34:30 – Preventative Communication & Emotional Check-Ins34:30 - 41:30 – The Pause is Your Friend and Advice for Healthy Arguing41:30 - 43:03 – Can a relationship thrive if one person lacks self-awareness?43:03 - 50:57 – The problem with modern love & why Western culture sets us up for failure50:57 - 1:02:50 – Help Me Love Better: Diego answers real-life relationship dilemmas1:02:50 - 1:04:58 – Red & Green Flags in Relationships1:04:58 - 1:06:02 – Final Advice1:06:02 - 1:09:37 – Casual Magic of the Week1:09:37 - 1:12:17 – Weekly Intention Setting1:12:17 - 1:12:45 – Where to find Diego1:12:45 - 1:14:46 – End of Season One Wrap-Up!Casual Magic of the WeekDiego and I share our casual magic moments—those little everyday moments of wonder that bring joy and presence into our lives. Plus, a beautiful listener-submitted casual magic voice note from Sarah!Final Reflection & Season Wrap-UpBefore we say goodbye for now, I invite you to reflect on your own relationships and personal growth with our final journal prompts.📝 Want to help shape Season Two? Fill out the listener survey to share your feedback on what you loved, what could be better, and what you want more of in the next season. https://form.typeform.com/to/SbInOEx9Thank You for an Amazing Season!💛 If you’ve enjoyed Finding Your Casual Magic, please rate, review & share the podcast—it truly helps! Your support has meant everything, and I can’t wait to be back for Season Two.🌟 Stay connected for updates on upcoming episodes, live events & more!Business Enquiries: ⁠[email protected]⁠mInstagram: @unjadedjadeTikTok: @unjadedjadeThis is Finding Your Casual Magic ✨ with UnJaded JadeProduced by The Podcast GuysTheme music by Francesca LuFor more Finding Your Casual Magic, go to ⁠@casualmagicpodcast⁠ on Instagram!!Until then, stay tuned & stay magical. 💫