Roll On: Defusing Emotional Landmines

Nov 26, 2020

Dive into a rich conversation about managing stress and disagreement in the wake of recent events. Learn how a gratitude practice can transform perspectives and discover plant-based holiday ideas for a more inclusive table. Explore the emotional complexities of family gatherings, and find out how to tackle tough conversations in today's digital age. Plus, the astonishing story of a record-breaking freedive and the dark journey of a meme turned alt-right mascot sparks an insightful discussion on cultural shifts and authenticity.

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ANECDOTE

Thanksgiving Tradition Challenged

Rich Roll's daughter challenges the traditional Thanksgiving celebration due to its historical implications.
This sparks family conversations about gratitude and the holiday's meaning.

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Cultivating Gratitude

Practice gratitude daily, even if it feels forced.
Consistent reflection on blessings fosters a positive mindset, improving relationships and overall well-being.

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Plant-Based Thanksgiving

Explore plant-based Thanksgiving recipes to make the holiday more sustainable and compassionate.
Consider resources like the Plant Power Meal Planner, cookbooks, or online articles for ideas.

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Fitness Journeys and Aquatic Adventures

06:41 • 12min

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Exciting Developments in Team Collaboration and Podcast Growth

18:46 • 3min

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Balancing Detail and Delegation in Podcasting

21:40 • 11min

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Gratitude Amidst Modern Controversies

32:57 • 20min

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Reimagining Thanksgiving: Embracing Plant-Based Traditions

53:24 • 5min

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Navigating Family Gatherings: Plant-Based Meals and Emotional Boundaries

57:59 • 16min

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Endurance Beyond the Finish Line

01:13:41 • 10min

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Exploring the Power of Iconography in 'Feels Good, Man'

01:23:40 • 2min

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Pepe the Frog: From Comic to Controversy

01:25:15 • 11min

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Pepe the Frog: Meme and Misinterpretation

01:36:02 • 10min

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Deep Dives and Personal Journeys

01:45:43 • 11min

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Navigating Societal Pressures and Personal Growth

01:56:52 • 21min

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Reflections and Farewells: A Light-hearted Wrap Up

02:17:26 • 2min

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Endure

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Alex Hutchinson

In 'Endure,' Alex Hutchinson delves into the science and psychology of human endurance, highlighting the complex interplay between the mind and body. The book discusses various physical limits such as pain, muscle, oxygen, heat, thirst, and fuel, and how these are influenced by psychological factors. Hutchinson draws on his experiences as a distance runner and his access to Nike’s secret training project to break the two-hour marathon barrier, providing insights into how individuals can push beyond their perceived limits. The book blends cutting-edge science with gripping storytelling, making it a comprehensive and engaging read on the elastic limits of human performance.

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In 'Why We Swim,' Bonnie Tsui examines the multifaceted relationship humans have with water. The book is propelled by stories of Olympic champions, a Baghdad swim club, modern-day Japanese samurai swimmers, and an Icelandic fisherman who survived a six-hour swim after a shipwreck. Tsui, a swimmer herself, investigates what it is about water that seduces us and why we return to it repeatedly. She explores the therapeutic, communal, and transformative aspects of swimming, drawing from personal experiences, historical contexts, and scientific insights. The book is a cultural history of humankind’s relationship with bodies of water, highlighting the benefits and dangers of swimming and its impact on human behavior and well-being.

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Can't Hurt Me

Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

David Goggins

In 'Can't Hurt Me,' David Goggins shares his astonishing life story, from a childhood marred by poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to becoming a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The book reveals Goggins' philosophy, known as the '40% Rule,' which suggests that most people only tap into 40% of their capabilities. He provides a wealth of practical strategies and principles for personal development, emphasizing self-discipline, accountability, and the necessity of embracing discomfort to unlock personal transformation. Goggins' story and advice serve as a blueprint for readers to push past their perceived limits, confront their fears, and unleash their full potential.

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Voicing Change

Rich Roll

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.

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Plant Power Meal Planner

A Meal Planning Service

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The Plant Power Meal Planner is a service that offers daily personalized recipes, nutrition analysis, and grocery lists to support a plant-based lifestyle. It is associated with Rich Roll, who has transformed his life through plant-based eating and fitness.

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The Plantpower Way

Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for the Whole Family

Julie Piatt

Rich Roll

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.

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The Sioux Chef's indigenous kitchen

Sean Sherman

The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen is a recipe book that focuses on modern Indigenous cuisine from the Dakota and Minnesota territories. It dispels outdated notions of Native American fare by avoiding European staples like wheat flour, dairy products, sugar, and domestic meats. Instead, it features locally sourced, seasonal ingredients such as venison, rabbit, wild game, fish, and foraged plants. The book is part cookbook and part textbook, providing educational sidebars on topics like ingredient information, hunting practices, and the historical context of Indigenous cuisine. It won the James Beard Award in 2018 for Best American Cookbook.

Boys Life

Matt Furie

Post-election thoughts. Managing stress and disagreement. Connecting to gratitude. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to another edition of Roll On.

Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently hard at work on a novel.

Some of the many topics explored in today’s conversation include:

• The importance of actively creating a gratitude practice;

• plant-based holiday ideas;

• how to deal with family stress and disagreement;

• Alex Hutchinson’s essay ‘COVID-19 is like running a marathon with no finish line’;

• the new documentary, ‘Feels Good Man’ and how a meme turned into an alt-right mascot;

• the terrifying capabilities of artificial intelligence;

• Alenka Artnik’s 114m world record free-dive in Egypt.

In addition, we answer the following listener questions:

How do you have real conversations in the era of smartphones and social media?
How do you raise plant-based children?
How do you balance work, parenthood, and marriage while still making time for personal passions?

Thank you to Adrian from London, Daniel from Australia, and Carlos from Germany for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page, or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

The visually inclined can watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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