Adam Skolnick, co-host of 'Roll On' episodes, shares his journey through spinal fusion surgery and the valuable recovery insights gained from embracing stillness. He discusses the emotional hurdles of healing, the challenge of redefining productivity, and the importance of self-compassion in a fast-paced world. They dive into navigating chaos in LA, touching on immigrant challenges and the necessity of community support. Skolnick also reflects on how slowing down can lead to deeper self-discovery and enhance presence amidst modern distractions.
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Rich Roll's Spinal Surgery Story
Rich Roll underwent spinal fusion surgery to fix his unstable spine at L5 and S1 due to spondylolisthesis.
The surgery involved running screws and placing a metal cage to fuse his vertebrae and relieve nerve compression.
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Move Through Post-Surgery Pain
To reduce pain after surgery, push through initial movement even if uncomfortable.
Movement rewires the brain to recognize less threat, diminishing perceived pain quickly.
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Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Top Ultrarunners
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Finding Ultra recounts Rich Roll’s remarkable journey from an out-of-shape, mid-life couch potato to one of the world’s top ultrarunners. The book chronicles his battle with alcoholism, his transformation into an elite endurance athlete, and his adoption of a plant-based lifestyle. It includes his experiences in the elite Ultraman competition and the EPIC5, five Ironman-distance triathlons completed in less than a week on different Hawaiian islands. The revised and updated edition provides practical tools, practices, and strategies for optimal performance, longevity, and wellness, making it a guide for anyone seeking to transform their life through self-discovery and a healthier lifestyle.
The Plantpower Way
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Created by Rich Roll and Julie Piatt, this book shares their experiences and the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. It includes a variety of easy-to-prepare whole food recipes, such as hearty breakfasts, lunches, dinners, smoothies, juices, and desserts. The book is not just a recipe collection but a comprehensive guide to long-term wellness, body, mind, and spirit health, and a celebration of a simple and sustainable lifestyle.
Voicing Change
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Voicing Change is a culmination of Rich Roll's eight-year journey of interviewing unique thinkers and visionaries on his acclaimed podcast. The book distills the collective wisdom from these conversations into thoughtful essays and first-person wisdom, focusing on themes of intentional living, life lessons, and enduring inspiration.
Roll On returns! Brace yourselves!
Adam Skolnick and I catch up on spinal fusion surgery, going slow to go slow, and what happens when the universe finally gets your attention.
On tap: recovery realizations, walking very slowly, and the wild idea that maybe you're enough without all the doing. We dive into LA's current chaos, maintaining humanity, and why "dear one" isn't as cringy as it sounds.
Last but not least, we explore worthiness, presence, and the art of sitting still when your whole identity is built on movement. Cheers!
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