
Entrepreneurs on Fire The One You Feed Podcast with Eric Zimmer
Dec 31, 2025
Eric Zimmer, the creator of The One You Feed podcast, is a recovery advocate and author who shares his journey from addiction to meaningful living. He discusses the power of incremental change and why consistency trumps intensity. Eric dives into the significance of developing practical routines and the mental health benefits of exercise. He also unveils six emotional saboteurs that hinder behavior change and offers actionable strategies to overcome these challenges. His insights inspire listeners to take small steps towards transformation.
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From Homeless Addict To Recovery
- Eric Zimmer describes going from homeless heroin addict to entering long-term treatment after a moment of clarity.
- He credits recovery to thousands of small actions like meetings, calling his sponsor, and helping others that followed that decision.
Keep A Nonnegotiable Schedule
- Commit to a repeatable publishing schedule and never miss it to build trust and momentum.
- When discouraged, reconnect with intrinsic reasons for your work instead of comparing metrics to others.
Small Steps Outsmart Homeostasis
- Small, consistent actions outsmart homeostasis and require lower motivation to sustain.
- As you succeed with tiny habits, motivation rises and enables larger changes over time.






