"Walk towards what makes you uncomfortable"

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Roll On is back! Adam Skolnick announces his debut novel, 'American Tiger', and I unpack a whirlwind month—Tokyo's World Championships, my mom's move to memory care, and accidentally walking into the wrong high school reunion. Plus: why showing up is everything, and Alex Honnold's live Netflix skyscraper climb. READ MORE👉 http://bit.ly/richroll941 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… Seed: Save 25% OFF your first order👉https://bit.ly/seedxrrp2025 Pique: Save 20% plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first subscription 👉https://bit.ly/piquerrp Momentous: High-caliber human performance products for sleep, focus, longevity, and more. For listeners of the show, Momentous is offering up to 35% off your first order👉https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2025 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 Podcast Intro & Studio Setup 00:00:53 Reflections on Social Media & Storytelling 00:06:04 Adam Announces His Novel 00:08:22 Recording the Audiobook & Studio Challenges 00:09:25 About “American Tiger” & Its Southern California Roots 00:11:01 Writing Process, Doubt, and Editing 00:12:10 Pre-Order Campaign & Substack Launch 00:13:04 Tokyo Experience & On Brand Event 00:15:19 Track & Field Highlights: George Beamish & On Athletes 00:23:44 Tokyo Impressions, Food, and Culture 00:25:58 AD BREAK 00:28:31 Family Update: Mother’s Dementia & Care Decisions 00:34:40 Emotional Impact & Generational Healing 00:36:45 Reflections on Parental Relationships & Self-Healing 00:49:59 Confronting the Past & Acceptance 00:52:18 Assisted Living Facilities & Caregivers 00:54:51 AD BREAK 2 00:56:04 High School Reunion Story: Wrong Party Mishap 01:01:36 Reunion Reflections & The Value of Showing Up 01:10:08 Santa Monica High School & Hollywood Alumni 01:13:59 Charlie Sheen Documentary & Hollywood Stories 01:21:03 Netflix Live Events: Alex Honnold’s Skyscraper Climb 01:25:30 Colin O’Brady’s Antarctica Expedition Series 01:31:30 Norwegian Ironman Sweep & Athlete Data-Driven Training 01:33:37 Catalina Channel Swim & Open Water Community 01:37:35 Podcast Wrap-Up & Goodbyes 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