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'Pursue what's in your heart, and the universe will conspire to support you.' - Rich Roll
Are there times when we can get a better result by letting go? What role does pain tolerance play in addiction? Is a plant-based diet really that restrictive?
For endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll, these kinds of questions are just the tip of the iceberg.
In today's episode of Impact Theory, Rich and I explore the landscape of ideas ranging everywhere from spirituality and his experience with 12 Steps, all the way to plant-based protein, vegan bodybuilders, and everywhere in between.
So whether you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you're feeling out of touch with your purpose, or you simply want to know where to find the best vegan cheese on the planet, then this episode is for you.
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
00:56 | Spirituality and Trusting Your Intuition
08:16 | Solving Problems by Letting Go
21:21 | The Importance of Creative Constraints
27:26 | Hubris and Self-Understanding
47:53 | Relapse and Dealing With Failure
58:36 | The Path to Recovery From Addiction
1:05:36 | SriMu and Rich's Experience With Veganism
1:17:52 | Plant-Based Dietary Choices and Longevity
QUOTES:
'The biggest leaps that I've made in terms of personal growth, and in terms of my career, the beautiful things that I've been able to accomplish, I think are part and parcel attributable to having an interior spiritual life.' [02:56]
'There were plenty of times when I wanted to jump ship and do the prudent, rational thing, because that's how I was raised. And that's what my education was all about. But having kind of come out the other side of it, I have a deeper appreciation for… the beauty in not always knowing.' [07:43]
'I think most people are walking around, totally unconnected from themselves. They don't understand why they do what they do. They continue to do the same things over and over and over again, they flog themselves, and yet decline the opportunity to really deconstruct that.' [34:28]
'If you have a very high pain tolerance, which a lot of addicts do, the fear or the pain associated with the change always exceeds the pain of their current situation. And it's not until or unless the pain of their current situation is so great, that overshadows the fear of doing something different.' [1:03:11]
'First of all, nobody should go on a diet, they should be trying to change their lifestyle habits in a manner that is sustainable.' [1:15:57]
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What excuses are you currently making for yourself that are holding you back?
@JulioBorja-Minimalist Says:
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@rfreeze Says:
Tom, who I think is very smart incidentally, saying that he cannot fathom a higher power with no beginning or ending, is presupossing that he (or any human for that matter) - with a finite mind - can completely comprehend an infinite being. If we could- God would not be God. He’d just be another one of us!
@CentaurPress Says:
Tom’s resistance to letting go to something bigger could be addressed by replacing a higher power with the power of the subconscious mind. I think that’s a good replacement for people that don’t like the idea of God. Jospeh Murphy’s work on the subject was game changing for me when I came across it.
Just a thought 🤔
@andrewjames8158 Says:
I enjoyed this "who has the thickest douchiest pair of hipster glasses" competition
@waffle_chair9269 Says:
Nutritional yeast is toxic, and a lot of the claims he’s making about plant based, just isn’t true, and is definitely not sound advice for many.
He also looks awful and pasty, but hey, let’s blame that on the alcohol and forget about how plants nutrients are much harder to make bioavailable to your body, and is not healthy just cos some scientists said it is. The foods that are best, are the ones that people that have eaten for thousands of years 😂😂😂
This is by far the worst video tom’s channel has ever had.
Having a main food is a social construct 😂😂😂😂 what a nonce.
@violetselene244 Says:
25 min in and I feel like this concept of letting go just needs to be dropped already. Just agree to disagree and move on Omg I didn’t watch this to see a debate about “letting go” the egos are getting in the way of the message and it’s annoying. I feel like I’ve listened for too long to not get any valuable information yet.
@kezismith8944 Says:
Love Rich Roll...super awesome human!!!!
@Lesliefox2000 Says:
My two favourite interviewers… what a treat.
@lakshitajain9525 Says:
33.30
@nancycordero-severance7661 Says:
Beyond burger, processed - fortified foods will destroy your health
@nancycordero-severance7661 Says:
Plz interview sally k norton. Lectins, sweat potatoes, chard tend to be issues to those with autoimmune disease and IBS
@AnaTai3 Says:
While RR was speaking about "I feel like most people...bla bla bla....." he is really getting on my nerves with arrogance and I mean, and then goes on to how he bla bla bla so much more enlightened than 'most people'.....gimme a break!
@e.a.c.4 Says:
Rich Roll should be on an episode of Health Theory, that would be SO interesting to see!
@JM-zi4in Says:
Tom does not want to let go. That's what I got from this.
@joedudak Says:
I love Rich Roll so much.
@pippilotta3511 Says:
I honestly think that Tom came across a too involved in this conversation. Like having to say something smart by all means and while doing that really interrupting the flow of the guest. I think Rich is a very interesting human being. I love his thoughts and his life story. There’s no need to add anything or ask any questions about Duality. He’s quite articulate and expresses himself just fine. No need for unnecessary questions. It’s better just to let him speak. I don’t care so much about what Tom has to say when - in this case - not always! - his guest is just so much more interesting. No offense. There have been much better interviews by Tom and I usually really enjoy them. This one I had to turn off after the first few minutes cause it was so annoying. Now I have to look for another one with Rich Roll where he doesn’t ask the questions himself. He may be the only vegan on this planet I like….no I will never become a vegan again. Carnivore for life!
@Lissy-j8y Says:
It was all too “over my head”😓😓
@andyt9808 Says:
It don’t think Tom understood what rich was trying explain about there being a great power or intelligence that is guiding us …🤔
@gemmabelfrage6691 Says:
Thankyou for this Spiritual view LOVE this I hope ok I take this also esp training for my next marathon God Bless and keep you Sir Thankyou!!
@jessicabakon1725 Says:
Yay! More plant based 🌱 🥰 I love this, awesome Tom :))
@kaoserdnase Says:
The two greatest interviewers of all time together again
@aSoulSafari Says:
Rich Roll is always so authentic and well spoken. Tom Bilyeu is doing such a great service sharing so many Impactful Theories.
@ME-lz6uq Says:
I would love to see Tom interview someone deep in what is known as the three principles. Mind, thought, consciousness. I.E. Amir karkouti, Mara gleeson, jack and or goerge pransky.🤯 Please and thank you!
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. ~aristotle~
@sac.777 Says:
Tom, check out the KALE MY NAME restaurant.
@flavia2857 Says:
I love Rich Roll. I am completely in sinc with you sir. Thank you for this interview.
@jayc326 Says:
Two of my favorite conversationalists talking about so many important topics
@trailrunningexperience496 Says:
Tom Bilyeu get to Thailand my man. Rock up from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and be inspired by the plant based goodness that permeates in a fascinating area beside the golden triangle.
@DIPPYDO Says:
Regardless of whether you believe in God or Evolution you have to wrestle with what came befor anything.. everything started from something and if you go back far enough there was nothing..
@Brandon_OBrien Says:
Why are there SOOOO many ads on this video. I absolutely love Tom, the interview and the topics. I had to stop watching because there's an ad every 3 minutes.
@hono50 Says:
When I switched to predominantly plant-based foods, I found Niko Rittenau (German language) who skillfully put together a ton of great research in digestible format about having (evidence based) optimal nutrition as a vegan. The mentioned film "game changers", in contrast, turned out to have quite the bias / constructed examples - it's inspirational and I stand behind the message, but their stories are not based good science.
@joyrosaspina4317 Says:
I'm amazed by how little Tom knows about eating a whole food plant based diet. You really don't have to worry so much about sugar intake or glycemic index if your eating everything plant based and that is why Rich doesn't discuss it. Also, Rich was trying to explain why he doesn't have a main protein source. You don't need a main protein source if you eat plant based. Amino acids are in all plants. Instead of non vegans asking us where we get our protein, we should be asking more importantly where non vegans get all their fiber. There are so many great plant based doctors to learn from. People need to read the China Study and go from there.
@lindsayhaskins2848 Says:
Great interview!
I have realized that everyone has an addiction to something..so judging others is hypocritical. We are all doing our best to get through life.
I am very very interested in your plant based experiment Tom !! I would like to try it too but am not at all interested in the dogma. Just the facts about the nutrition and health benefits
@marijuanapuffs Says:
I see numbers on the clock like 11:11,2:22,3:33,4:44,5:55 or 10:10,09:09, etc. And this happens several times a day. One morning I woke up at 5:55 and the next morning I woke up at 5:55 no alarm. So I do believe that there is a higher force behind it all.
@TechOutAdam Says:
15:33 I am 💯 onboard with Tom. You can only “let go” and “let be” to a certain extent. It’s the one thing I disagree with this whole new spiritual movement. We must be active most of the time. Like Bob Marley said, those that make the world a bad place don’t take a day off.
@elinemadeleine Says:
My partner has type 1 diabetes and since he started following the basic principles of Mastering Diabetes, he’s only using 1/3 if the insuline he was using before ✨. His doctors are IMPRESSED (and confused).
@danrmetal Says:
I could listen to these guys together all day!! 👍🏼
@ivanbenisscott Says:
Way too many ads. Stops the flow
@Sarainsd Says:
Tom, how you make sweet potatoes: wash them, bake them at 200, no puncture holes, low temp for an hour or so, then turn the oven off when they are cooked. Leave them in said oven for 3 hours. They carmelize as you leave them in and end up tasting like candy. Trust me, I found this out by being the lazy cook that I am!
@MB.77 Says:
Brilliant!
@happiness4beginners449 Says:
tries so hard to explain day long relapses why having a power greater than yourself is important and other tenants of the program and he just can't quite get it across and if not just to Tom I've seen him on other podcasts. I am not an addict myself but my father was my ex-partner was passed away from it and other people that have been very close to me. I've been in recovery as family and friends I've gone to many open meetings and gatherings. I think I understand as closely as anyone outside of the periphery of can understand. I wish that more people understood the Dynamics of addiction recovery and everything in between. Rich is an amazing individual although not everyone in recovery is a marathon runner and a podcaster you will find us some of the most profound people you will know a recovered addict. I was Society understood them more readily. I don't know what gets lost in translation. This was an excellent show overall the two of you made a great conversation
@arasenofworld Says:
He is more handsome than before
@SuperJsheehan Says:
I am a visual artist and art therapist in recovery utilizing 12 steps so this one got me. Also, Tom, your understanding of things like dualism ect. humbles me.
@lifethrucam1839 Says:
Rich Is an eloquent speaker! Wow
@barbbrazes869 Says:
Rich Roll is awesome! I admire his integrity, wisdom, compassion!! Thanks!
@matthewsergent1373 Says:
Way to many advertisements!!! Felt like watching old school television with commercials...
@barbbrazes869 Says:
Rip Esseltyn is another great resource for happy, healthy plantstrong living!!
@barbbrazes869 Says:
Chef AJ could help explain satiety with plant based eating!!!
@Styled.ByTracy Says:
Omg Tom you were so funny with the questions when you guys were talking about food🤣 “nutritional yeast. That sounds horrifying! Do you sprinkle it?” 🤣🤣🤣📌 dead
@nehemiahmontague8921 Says:
@tombilyeu you can’t perceive something from nothing but things beyond this dimension are above are capability to perceive. There are things that our puny minds can’t wrap around. The laws of physical nature even go out the window. So to say that there’s no higher power because we don’t understand 🤔 idk
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