Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/joshpeck462 Josh Peck (IG: @shuapeck) 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. Today we’re discussing Josh’s new book, Happy People Are Annoying. 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. 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. In this episode, we discuss: Why Josh wrote his candid memoir, Happy People Are Annoying Growing up overweight in the spotlight How Josh lost 127lbs in his late teens Learning that gratitude comes from within How people responded to Josh after his weight loss Body positivity and representation for all sizes Dealing with a drug addiction + getting sober Knowing when it’s time to make a change The catalyst to go to AA and get help Leaving bad habits behind... learning how to live a good life Embracing your inner child Being honest about facing challenges Podcasts allow for more vulnerability What it feels like to no longer be hiding The therapeutic process of writing a book What Josh’s career was like after getting sober Acting... why you need to keep practicing Josh’s social media success A different perspective on the audition process Josh's thoughts on becoming a dad The drive to perform Not getting attached to the good or bad times Show sponsors: Organifi <== 20% off all Organifi products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout Paleovalley <== 15% off all Paleovalley products by using the code ultimatehealth at checkout BLUblox <== 15% off BLUblox blue light glasses & EMF products by using the code TUHP at checkout Related links: Josh Peck - Happy People Are Annoying (book) Follow Josh Peck on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube Josh Peck - IMDB Male Models Podcast Curious with Josh Peck Podcast Alcoholics Anonymous Related episodes: How to Heal the Pain of Your Past to Find Freedom & Inner Peace | Gabby Bernstein (#458) Alyson Stoner on Surviving the Entertainment Industry, Minimalism & Healing With Movement (#421) Mayim Bialik on Owning Your Truth & Living Life on Your Own Terms (#410) Matthew McConaughey on Catching More Greenlights, the Impermanence of Life, & Writing Your Own Story (#398) 299: Drew Manning – Complete Keto, Embracing Vulnerability As A Strength, Learn To Love Yourself How can you support our podcast? 1. Apple users, please subscribe and review our show on Apple Podcasts, we make sure to read them all. Android users, be sure to subscribe to our show on Google Podcasts. Subscribers never miss any of the action ;) 2. If you'd prefer to watch vs listen to the interviews, head over to our YouTube channel and enjoy the full video conversations. Be sure and subscribe while you're there. 3. Tell a friend about The Ultimate Health Podcast. They will surely thank you later. You can use the envelope button below to email a friend or tell them about TUHP in person. 4. Join TUHP Facebook community (FREE). This is where we all stay in touch and ask questions in between episodes. Join our community. 5. Follow our adventures on our favourite social media platform, Instagram. 6. Download The Ultimate Health Podcast app (FREE). This way you'll have our whole library of episodes right at your fingertips. Download our iOS/Apple app or our Android app. 7. Share using the buttons below. Thank you!