"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be." – Lao Tzu
Why is it so hard to change—even when we know exactly what we need to do?
Why do we keep falling into the same patterns, habits, and distractions—even when they’re hurting us or the people we love?
Dr. Pedram Shojai is a former Taoist monk, doctor of Oriental medicine, and Qigong master. As founder of The Urban Monk, he helps people reclaim their focus, vitality, and purpose.
Pedram is a New York Times bestselling author with eight books translated into 30+ languages.
Blending ancient wisdom with real-world tools, Pedram is here to help you stop chasing symptoms, heal at the root, and step into your personal power.
In this episode:
• Why we resist change (even when we say we want it).
• The truth about anxiety, burnout, and symptom-chasing.
• Daily habits that actually make a difference.
• How you can start living with more clarity, energy, and purpose.
🍿 Let’s WIN THE DAY with Dr. Pedram Shojai!
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⚡ Dr. Pedram Shojai website
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Timemarkers:
00:00 Who is Dr. Pedram Shojai
1:27 Interview starts
2:18 Your next best decision is in front of you
3:43 Becoming a medical student
5:10 Who do I choose to be?
6:22 The most important question to ask yourself every day
8:10 The biggest turning point in Pedram Shojai’s life
11:03 Lessons from a kung fu master
15:47 Focus on your priorities (stop watering the weeds)
20:13 Becoming the Urban Monk
23:02 Download your FREE Win the Day Action Plan
23:53 How to stop thinking “the grass is greener”
25:10 How the medical systems keeps us sick
31:08 Fix the root cause to optimize your health
34:55 Is Ozempic bad for you?
37:31 How to overcome anxiety forever
41:15 Why breath is the best thing for your health
42:41 Why so many people sabotage their growth and healing
44:36 How to raise successful kids
52:42 Pedram Shojai morning routine
55:29 How to handle a bad day (or snap out of negative energy)
59:55 The first step in living a healthy, energetic life
1:01:14 Affirmation
1:01:50 Rocket Round
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PS — Enjoyed this episode? You'll love this one, too: Episode 242: Ask for More with Jennifer Cohen
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