Robin Greenfield is an environmental activist, minimalist, and advocate of radical non-ownership. We discuss his revolutionary approach to consumption, living with zero possessions in Griffith Park, and why ownership itself may be society's most unquestioned delusion. READ MORE👉🏼 http://bit.ly/richroll896 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉https://bit.ly/betterhelp2025rrp Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉 https://bit.ly/ROKA2025 Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products👉 https://bit.ly/LiveMomentous2025 On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style👉https://bit.ly/ONXRRP2025 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 Introduction to Extreme Consumption 00:02:26 Meeting and Journey Reflection 00:04:45 Describing His Purpose 00:07:35 Gandhi's Influence 00:08:27 Philosophical Foundations 00:09:55 Universal Truths and Connection 00:12:26 Breaking Free from Individualism 00:14:55 Current Living Situation 00:15:24 Motivation for the Walk 00:17:07 Preparation for the Journey 00:19:12 Arriving in Los Angeles 00:20:12 Current Possessions 00:21:08 Progression of Simplicity 00:22:03 Rules Around Borrowing 00:23:56 Living Without ID 00:25:05 Existence in Griffith Park 00:26:07 Earth Code vs. Government Code 00:27:11 Judgment and Society 00:28:24 Extreme Minimalism 00:29:13 Challenging Ownership Norms 00:30:28 Poking the Bear 00:32:01 Potential Consequences 00:36:41 Digital Presence and Support 00:39:03 Navigating Digital Ownership 00:42:48 Ego and Motivation 00:43:56 The Challenge of Letting Go 00:44:41 Ego and Ambition 00:46:48 Pursuing Truth 00:47:52 Personal Journey of Release 00:50:54 Shifting Focus from Self to Others 00:52:04 Ego Reduction 00:53:38 Living Without Ownership 00:55:18 Dopamine and Social Media Detox 00:57:45 Letting Go of Outcomes 01:01:07 Quality Existence Takes Time 01:02:27 Confronting Convenience 01:05:30 The Impact of Consumerism 01:06:50 Living Simply 01:09:11 Suffering and Existence 01:10:13 Contentment in Minimalism 01:11:49 AD BREAK 01:13:57 Robin's Handcrafted Shoes 01:14:56 The Journey Begins 01:16:53 Shoe Construction and Materials 01:19:05 Walking Barefoot 01:22:50 Foot Health Insights 01:24:28 Connection to the Earth 01:26:02 Desire for Solitude 01:27:06 Living Off the Earth 01:28:22 Feeling Connected to Nature 01:29:36 Indigenous Connection 01:30:53 Addressing Cultural Sensitivity 01:31:34 Dissolving Separateness 01:33:15 Gratitude and Interconnectedness 01:34:06 Life Before Minimalism 01:37:21 Pursuit of Materialism 01:43:14 Awakening to Hypocrisy 01:44:48 Radical Transformation 01:46:29 Exploring Extremes 01:49:41 Critical Thinking and Drive 01:50:55 Compartmentalizing life choices 01:54:11 The balance of aspirations 01:58:16 Setting personal vows 02:00:09 Vows for transparency 02:01:22 The impact of sexuality on integrity 02:03:22 Healing through transparency 02:07:25 The quest for happiness 02:09:40 Integrity as a path to happiness 02:11:24 Encouraging personal exploration 02:14:15 Website Resources 02:15:23 Making Positive Changes 02:16:43 Simple Actions for Sustainability 02:18:28 Living in Griffith Park 02:19:48 Non-Ownership Experiment 02:22:01 Writing Without Ownership 02:23:48 Gift Economy and Non-Profit 02:26:08 Compassionate Communication 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