How to Love Better: Emotional Healing, Attachment, and Real Relationship Skills with Yung Pueblo

Mark Hyman

Apr 23, 2025

Episode description

We all know emotional maturity is essential for a healthy relationship—but how do you actually get there?

In this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, I talk with Diego Perez, the #1 New York Times bestselling author known as Yung Pueblo, about the small mindset shifts that can make a huge difference in how you show up for yourself and your partner.

Drawing from his new book, How to Love Better, Diego shares how to stop repeating the same old patterns and start building relationships grounded in awareness, honesty, and real emotional growth.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why emotional maturity is the #1 skill for resolving conflict
How letting go of control can lead to more trust, connection, and ease in your relationship
How your old emotional patterns might be causing tension you don’t even realize
Why owning your emotions can help you avoid blame and grow together
Simple mindset shifts that can make love feel more secure, stable, and honest

Check out the episode for a practical, compassionate guide to loving better.

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Mindsip insights from this episode:

Renew mitochondria with Mitopure for enhanced energy and strength

The supplement Mitopure contains Urolithin A, which is backed by research to help renew and recharge mitochondria, boosting cellular energy and muscle strength.

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Utilize infrared saunas for inflammation reduction and cellular repair

Infrared therapy from saunas like Sunlighten can reduce inflammation, increase energy, and support deep cellular repair by enhancing circulation.

#infrared

#regeneration

Reject people-pleasing to embrace honesty

People-pleasing is not a nice trait but a form of dishonesty that is destructive because you are not being truthful about how you feel.

#emotion

#honesty

Use 'tell me more' to foster discussion over debate

Instead of reacting with a counter-opinion, retraining yourself to say 'tell me more' when you disagree with someone fosters discussion over debate.

#relationships

Identify lack of humility as a red flag in relationships

A major red flag in a potential partner is a lack of humility, as it signifies a static identity and an inability to grow together in a relationship.

#relationships

Implement preventative communication to reduce arguments by 70%

A practice called 'preventative communication,' where you tell your partner your emotional state each morning, can decrease arguments by 60-70%.

#emotion

#relationships

Hydrate with electrolytes to maintain energy and prevent cramps

Staying hydrated requires replacing both water and electrolytes like sodium, as drinking only plain water can dilute blood sodium levels and cause issues like cramps and low energy.

#electrolyte

#hydration

Prioritize understanding over winning in arguments

When two people in an argument take the time to understand each other's perspective instead of trying to win, the tension evaporates.

#relationships

Release attachment to embrace impermanence

The Buddhist concept of attachment, which causes dissatisfaction, is essentially trying to fight the truth of impermanence by wanting things to remain static.