462: Josh Peck on Finding Happiness & How You Can Too!

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/joshpeck462">https://bit.ly/joshpeck462</a> <p>Josh Peck (IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shuapeck/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@shuapeck</a>) has established himself as one of Hollywood's rising talents, making the seamless transition from child actor to leading man. He’s starred in feature films and is best known for his role on the Nickelodeon phenomenon Drake & Josh (2004-2007) for which he received a Kids’ Choice Nomination.</p> <p>Today we’re discussing Josh’s new book, <a href= "https://geni.us/ugBV" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Happy People Are Annoying</a>. This memoir is full of surprising life lessons for anyone seeking to accept their past and make peace with the complicated face in the mirror.</p> <p>Josh has had his share of ups and downs during the 35 years he’s been on the planet. He brought a lot of wisdom and inspiration to our conversation - I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why Josh wrote his candid memoir, Happy People Are Annoying</li> <li>Growing up overweight in the spotlight</li> <li>How Josh lost 127lbs in his late teens</li> <li>Learning that gratitude comes from within</li> <li>How people responded to Josh after his weight loss</li> <li>Body positivity and representation for all sizes</li> <li>Dealing with a drug addiction + getting sober</li> <li>Knowing when it’s time to make a change</li> <li>The catalyst to go to AA and get help</li> <li>Leaving bad habits behind... learning how to live a good life</li> <li>Embracing your inner child</li> <li>Being honest about facing challenges</li> <li>Podcasts allow for more vulnerability</li> <li>What it feels like to no longer be hiding</li> <li>The therapeutic process of writing a book</li> <li>What Josh’s career was like after getting sober</li> <li>Acting... why you need to keep practicing</li> <li>Josh’s social media success</li> <li>A different perspective on the audition process</li