The Rich Roll Podcast Roll On Re-Entry: AMA on Addiction, Lifestyle Change, & A New Format
Feb 9, 2023
The hosts kick off the season with a fun banter about health and positive habits, highlighting the importance of supplements like Athletic Greens. They explore the intriguing concept of darkness retreats and how discomfort fuels personal growth. Upcoming projects, including a wellness retreat in Tuscany, reflect community bonds. The podcast evolution promises more structured, engaging content, tackling addiction with compassion. They also share their insights on guest selection and dive into enjoyable cinematic discussions.
01:29:45
Darkness Retreat
- Rich Roll considered a darkness retreat at Sky Cave Retreats.
- He ultimately decided against it, feeling he had unresolved issues.
Ice Ice Baby Appreciation
- Adam Skolnick's two-year-old son loves "Ice Ice Baby."
- This led Adam to develop a newfound appreciation for the song, despite not liking it before.
Addiction vs. Habit
- To distinguish between bad habits and addiction, consider choice and compulsion.
- Addictions involve psychological and/or physical dependence with withdrawal symptoms.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Journey Through Darkness and Personal Growth
02:57 • 14min
Exploring New Projects and a Life-Changing Retreat Experience
16:41 • 6min
Journey Through Ultra Racing and Self-Discovery
22:24 • 17min
Navigating Personal Growth and Podcast Evolution
39:39 • 5min
Evolving Podcast Strategies
44:30 • 18min
Navigating Addiction Support: Balancing Care and Intervention
01:02:12 • 5min
Navigating Guest Selection for the Podcast
01:07:32 • 23min
Cinematic Choices and Playful Banter
01:30:22 • 2min
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Welcome to the 2023 season premiere of ‘Roll On’, the version of the podcast where we indulge in some good-natured banter and ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, politics, literature, art, self-betterment, and more. My co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health.
Today Rich and Adam talk about the new ‘Roll On’ format, share their streaming selects, answer listener questions, and more.
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