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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 31 MIN

How Small Changes Create Big Transformation with Eric Zimmer

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

In this powerful episode of What Are You Made Of ? Show, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Eric Zimmer, creator and host of The One You Feed podcast, now in its 12th year with more than 50 million downloads worldwide. Eric shares his deeply personal journey from heroin addiction, homelessness, and facing prison in his twenties to building a meaningful life rooted in purpose, intention, and service.Through honest reflection, Eric unpacks how addiction shaped his understanding of change, why willpower alone isn’t enough, and how learning the skill of change helped him rebuild his life from the inside out. The conversation explores identity, shame, recovery, small daily commitments, and the power of choosing progress over perfection. Eric also opens up about transitioning from the software world into full-time podcasting, coaching, and thought leadership, prioritizing quality of life over financial excess, and why small habits compound into massive transformation. The episode dives into the philosophy behind his new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life, offering listeners practical insights on building self-trust, breaking destructive cycles, and creating a life that truly works. This is a raw, insightful, and inspiring conversation for anyone navigating change, recovery, entrepreneurship, or the pursuit of a more intentional life.Website- www.oneyoufeed.net Social Media Links/Handles:https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzimmer/

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