Roll On: War In Ukraine, Floods In Oz, & Sober Wisdom

Mar 17, 2022

The hosts dive into the impact of the war in Ukraine, highlighting the bravery of its people and the war's global repercussions. They also discuss the devastating floods in Australia and raise awareness about climate change. In lighter topics, Jesse Itzler attempts an Ultraman challenge without formal training, showcasing mental resilience. The conversation touches on navigating sobriety discussions with children and the complexities of relationships when one partner drinks and the other doesn’t. Engaging listener questions add a personal touch to their insightful dialogue.

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ANECDOTE

Goggins Challenge Anecdote

Adam Skolnick discusses his experience with the Goggins Challenge, having run it with minimal training due to a back injury.
Despite the lack of preparation, he finished faster than the previous year and felt good, attributing it to mental fortitude and past experience.

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Whale Encounters

Adam Skolnick recounts swimming with migrating gray whales off Malibu.
He mentions the challenge of spotting them without a drone and emphasizes the importance of not disturbing them.

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Kerouac's Influence

Adam Skolnick reflects on Jack Kerouac's influence, crediting him for inspiring his wanderlust.
He recommends Kerouac's work to young people seeking self-exploration.

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Conversations with Artists III

Heidi Zuckerman

Conversations with Artists III is a fascinating exploration of how artists see the world and their work. The book includes interviews with notable artists such as Doug Aitken, Daniel Arsham, and Gary Simmons, offering insights into their creative processes and philosophical interests. It is part of Heidi Zuckerman's ongoing series of conversations with artists.

Emotional Agility

Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life

Susan David, Ph.D

In 'Emotional Agility,' Susan David provides a roadmap for real behavioral change by teaching readers how to become more emotionally agile. Drawing on her extensive research, international consulting work, and personal experiences, David shares four key concepts that enable individuals to acknowledge uncomfortable emotions while detaching from them. This approach helps readers align their actions with their core values, leading to a life of growth and fulfillment. The book emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, clear-sightedness, and an open mind in navigating life’s twists and turns.

Voicing Change Volume 2

Inspiration & Timeless Wisdom from the Rich Roll Podcast

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Voicing Change

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The Dharma Bums follows Ray Smith, a beat writer, and his friend Japhy Ryder, a poet and Zen Buddhist, as they embark on various adventures, including mountain climbing, hitchhiking, and attending poetry readings. The novel is a reflection of Kerouac's own experiences during the San Francisco Renaissance and his fascination with Buddhism and the natural world. It explores themes of spirituality, the search for meaning, and the allure of nature, all set against the backdrop of the Beat Generation's rejection of mainstream American culture.

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How the Best Parents Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed

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In 'The Gift of Failure,' Jessica Lahey argues that modern parenting's overprotectiveness can hinder children's development by denying them the opportunity to learn from their mistakes. Lahey, drawing from her own parenting experience and years as an educator, provides practical advice on how parents can step back and allow their children to face failures and learn from them. The book covers topics such as handling homework, report cards, social dynamics, and sports, emphasizing the importance of autonomy-supportive parenting over controlling parenting. Lahey's approach is grounded in scientific research and personal anecdotes, offering a balanced and wise guide for parents, educators, and psychologists.

The Road

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Cormac McCarthy

The Road is set in a world that has been devastated by an unspecified cataclysmic event, resulting in the extinction of nearly all life on Earth. The story follows an unnamed father and his young son as they travel south along the road, carrying their meager possessions and a pistol with only two bullets. The father, suffering from a worsening respiratory condition, is determined to protect his son from the dangers of their new world, including cannibalistic marauders. Along their journey, they encounter various survivors, some of whom are cruel and others who show kindness. The novel explores themes of love, survival, and the preservation of humanity in a world devoid of hope. Ultimately, the father's health fails, and he dies, but not before ensuring his son's safety with a new family who may offer a chance for a better future.

Big Sur

Jack Kerouac

Big Sur is a novel by Jack Kerouac, written in 1961, which explores his struggles with fame, alcoholism, and mental health. The story follows Kerouac's alter ego, Jack Duluoz, as he navigates between solitude in Big Sur and chaotic life in San Francisco. The novel is a candid reflection of Kerouac's personal turmoil and his search for peace amidst the pressures of his newfound fame.

In today's episode, Rich Roll & Adam Skolnick discuss the global effects of the war in Ukraine & the devastating floods in Australia—plus endurance headlines, listener Q's & more.

Topics discussed in today’s episode include:

The launch of Voicing Change II and the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes—where 6 lucky winners will take home a score of prizes valued over $1,100;
Heidi Zuckerman's newest art book Conversations With Artists Volume III;
Jesse Itzler's shotgun attempt at Ultraman Arizona on no formal training;
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, the towering bravery of the Ukrainian people, and the war's global impact; and
The apocalyptic floods devastating Queensland and New South Wales, Australia's relationship with coal & climate change, and how you can help.

As always, we close things out by taking a few listener questions. Today we answer:

How do you talk about addiction and sobriety with your kids?
What advice do you have for someone navigating recovery and treatment?
How do you maintain a relationship when one partner drinks and the other doesn’t?

To read more and to peruse the show notes, click here. You can also watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

To grab your copy of Voicing Change Vol. II, visit: https://www.richroll.com/voicing-change-ii/

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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