Craig Mod is an artist, author, and photographer who lives in Japan. We discuss walking as inner cartography, the Japanese concept of yōyū, healing adoption trauma through movement, and more. READ MORE👉🏾http://bit.ly/richroll913 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… PPMP: Use code RICHROLL for $10 off your membership👉https://mealplanner.richroll.com/ On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 Bon Charge: Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Bragg: Get 20% OFF your first order with code RICHROLL👉https://bit.ly/braggXrrp2025 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors Craig's Book: https://craigmod.com/books/things_become_other_things/" CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:02 Lightness Above Weightiness 00:04:28 Japanese Countryside Challenges 00:05:40 Thesis on Living in Japan 00:07:58 Experiencing Sushi with Jiro 00:12:38 Challenges in Japan over the Last 25 Years 00:17:32 Personal Reflections on Craig's Upbringing 00:22:38 Cultural Garbage Perspectives 00:24:42 Therapy in Japan 00:26:57 Friendship and Loss 00:30:53 Sponsor Break 00:34:15 Choosing to Leave for Japan 00:42:08 Nostalgia and Connection to Nintendo 00:45:15 Craig's Negative Spiral to Heavy Drinking 00:51:10 High-Functioning Alcoholism 00:53:07 Turning Point 00:57:13 Adoption and Self-Worth 00:59:39 Self-Worth and Running 01:02:08 Pivotal Move to Silicon Valley / Living Near Steve Jobs 01:06:49 Transformation Through Community 01:08:42 Sponsor Break 01:10:59 The Concept of 'Yoyū" 01:15:56 Leaving Palo Alto 01:22:05 Getting Clear on Your Values / When Walking Enters the Story 01:26:13 Organizing Walking Talks 01:30:45 Connection with John McBride / Exploring Pilgrimage Paths 01:36:08 Letter to Brian 01:37:47 The Book of John Explained 01:40:19 Core Takeaway 01:42:20 Exploring "Unremarkable" Cities / Morioka Discovery 01:48:50 Morioka's Appeal 01:52:49 Reflections on Impermanence 01:55:51 Asceticism of Walking 01:58:00 Creative Process During Walks 01:59:23 Mindfulness and Attention 02:04:01 Purpose in Walking 02:06:07 Escaping vs. Integrating 02:07:46 Relationship with Stepdaughter / Adoption Theme in Craig's Life 02:12:41 Seeking Biological Roots 02:16:16 Finding Craig's Birth Mother 02:29:22 Surprise Sister Connection 02:33:01 Cultural Reflections on Sadness and Hope 02:36:10 Building a Framework for Creativity 02:38:49 The Camino & Closing Remarks 02:44:29 Credits LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY DAN DRAKE https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast