Rich and Adam are back, diving into the joys, sorrows, and surprises that have marked the last few months. As always, my co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and co-author of David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished. A longtime independent reporter, Adam has covered travel, sports, human rights, and the environment for The New York Times, Outside, Playboy, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. READ MORE 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll837 In this episode, we discuss: -Adam’s completed novel -Podcast kerfuffle (i.e., Ozempic) -Paris Olympics plans -India and the Dalai Lama -Honoring lost legends -Creative process deep-dive -Must-read books -Sage Bistro regenerative farming debate ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 https://bit.ly/squarespace2024 SEED Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF 👉 https://bit.ly/seed2024 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 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 BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 INTRO 00:00:58 Adam Check In - Anxiety Of Waiting For Publisher Responses 00:05:27 Creative Expression And Writing Process 00:08:04 Reducing Blank Space In Writing 00:14:42 Discussion On Books And Journals 00:16:09 Adam's Book Recommendations 00:24:02 Rich's Book Picks 00:30:45 Sponsor Break 00:31:52 Adam's History With Cycling 00:33:45 Exploring Bike Options 00:37:27 Bike Technology And Preferences 00:38:46 Deepest Breath Wins An Emmy 00:40:09 Orlando Bloom's Free Diving 00:41:37 Rich Check In - Family Summer Break 00:43:20 Rich's Upcoming Trip To Paris For The Olympics 00:47:18 Dalai Lama Experience 00:53:07 Traveling In India 00:54:59 Mother's Love And Oneness 00:56:57 Dalai Lama's Compassion 00:57:55 Spiritual Experience 00:59:53 Sponsor Break 01:00:59 Jonathan Haidt's Podcast Recap 01:04:53 Johann Hari's Podcast Recap 01:12:27 American Culture And Addiction 01:15:33 Selective Skepticism And Self-Flagellation 01:17:53 In Memoriam: David Clark And Jon Urbanchek 01:23:51 Encounter With Notable Figures 01:30:08 Influence Of Coach Jon Urbanchek 01:32:52 Sage Bistro Serving Meat 01:34:28 Debate On Regenerative Agriculture 01:39:56 Vegan Restaurants And Plant-Based Options 01:43:19 Carbon Footprint Of Different Farming Practices 01:43:54 Regenerative Farming 01:46:42 Animal Farming And Ethical Considerations 01:50:32 Dishonesty In Marketing Regenerative Farming 01:51:46 Vegan Activism And Moral Grandstanding 01:56:09 Wrap Up 01:57:10 Credits * * * * * 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