Caroline Paul is a bestselling author, former firefighter, and outdoor adventurer. We discuss her new book “Tough Broad,” the science of healthy aging, redefining cultural narratives around growing older, and how outdoor pursuits can transform our later decades. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll861 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich VOICING CHANGE MEDIA Learn more about VCM and all our shows 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/voicingchangemedia 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 Intro 00:02:00 The gyrocopter adventure 00:04:19 Learning to fly different aircraft 00:05:28 Family background and animal rescue 00:06:37 Finding Purpose 00:08:02 Writing 'Tough Broad' 00:10:50 Toxic messaging about aging 00:10:55 Benefits of Nature 00:12:14 Mindset and aging 00:14:45 The benefits of nature 00:15:16 Cultural resistance and aging 00:16:34 Outdoor activities and societal messaging 00:18:23 Writing about women and the outdoors 00:19:09 The Writers Grotto 00:20:02 Gender disparities in sports 00:23:52 Writing discipline and structure 00:26:53 Embracing the Beauty of Aging 00:27:10 Luge and Skeleton 00:27:30 Finding New Activities 00:29:01 National Team and Training 00:30:27 Olympic Dream and Life Perspective 00:32:19 Setting a World Record 00:35:25 Ad Break 1 00:36:44 Belief in Oneself 00:39:14 Guinness World Records obsession 00:40:36 Transition to journalism 00:41:38 Unexpected career path 00:45:43 Experience of a fire explosion 00:48:39 Confronting fear 00:50:44 Youthful invincibility 00:51:00 Facing Fear 00:53:20 The Pursuit of Adventure 00:56:53 Paragliding Misadventure 01:03:18 Flying and Wing Suits 01:04:31 Transition to Pursuit of Awe 01:05:42 Ad Break 2 01:05:52 Wing Walking Experience 01:10:41 Awe and its Impact 01:14:32 Cultivating Awe 01:16:23 Effects of Technology 01:16:37 Reconnecting with Wonder 01:17:14 Being Present and Amazed 01:22:07 Defining Adventure 01:24:31 Embracing Novelty 01:27:05 The Power of Inflection Points 01:27:48 The Transformative Power of Cycling 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 & MORGAN MCCRAE 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