Jennifer Pastiloff is a bestselling author and creator of the viral "On Being Human" movement. We discuss her journey from childhood trauma to self-acceptance, silencing your "inner asshole," and why your want is enough to change everything. READ MORE👉http://bit.ly/richroll924 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025 Lincoln Financial: Check out the NEW 4-part series "The Action Plan"👉https://bit.ly/TheActionPlan Bon Charge (New!) Save 15% on my favorite wellness products👉 https://bit.ly/boncharge2025 On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 Squarespace: Use code RichRoll to save 10% off 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2025 Audience Survey: Help us improve the show by sharing what matters most to you 👉https://www.richroll.com/survey Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors 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 CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Start 00:02:13 Proof of Life Book & Hero’s Journey 00:05:26 Self-Acceptance & Inner Critic 00:06:28 Hearing Loss & Intuition 00:12:01 Childhood Trauma & Father’s Death 00:15:41 Emotional Numbness & Learning to Feel 00:18:35 Breaking Denial & Facing Reality 00:19:24 Motherhood & Compassion for Self 00:20:45 The Inner Critic & 'Nothing You Do Is Wrong' 00:34:55 Daily Practices & Beauty Hunting 00:37:37 Living in the Land of 'Fine' & Denial 00:39:41 Blowing Up Your Life: Destruction vs. Expansion 00:40:30 Separation, Intimacy, and Authenticity 00:52:40 Taking Action & Asking for Help 00:54:31 The Monster Voice & Shame 00:57:08 Healing the Original Wound 00:59:05 The Imaginary Time Gods & Late Bloomers 01:05:05 Unconscious Commitments & Agency 01:23:41 Willingness as the Bridge to Change 01:29:59 Rigorous Self-Honesty & Boundaries 01:31:03 Proof of Life: Main Message 01:34:09 Motivation, Worthiness, and Ambition 01:36:49 Navigating Book Release & Self-Promotion 01:38:51 Letter Exercise: Seeing Yourself Through Love 01:42:24 Hearing Loss, Humor, and Connection 01:48:45 Being Seen & Eye Contact 01:50:50 FDA Recommendations for Living 01:51:22 Advice for the Stuck & Terrified 01:54:45 Book Tour, Indie Bookstores, and Community 01:56:44 Humor in Self-Help & Final Reflections 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