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15 Body Myths That Are Completely False on Tola Talks – Ep #274

On today’s Tola Talks, we debunk 15 common myths about the human body, providing scientific facts and practical advice to promote positivity and accurate health knowledge.

Here are the first 10:

1️⃣ We only use 10% of our brain? Nope! Every part has a role.
2️⃣ Swallowed gum stays in your stomach for 7 years? Not true, it passes through like any food.
3️⃣ Cracking knuckles leads to arthritis? No link found!
4️⃣ Shaving makes hair grow back thicker? It just feels coarser.
5️⃣ Blood is blue in veins? It’s always red; light makes it look blue.
6️⃣ Sugar makes kids hyper? Research says otherwise.
7️⃣ You lose most heat through your head? It’s about exposed areas, not just the head.
8️⃣ Alcohol kills brain cells? It impairs communication, not cells.
9️⃣ Different tongue parts taste differently? Nope, receptors are spread out.
🔟 Reading in dim light damages eyes? Just strain, no permanent harm.

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Breaking Free from Bad Habits on Tola Talks – Ep #212

On today’s Tola Talks, Rich discusses the concept of bad habits and the 10 best ways to quit them. Rich also compares the concept of bad habits to the works of pioneering economists, Adam Smith and Milton Friedman, and compares them to bad habits in two distinct ways: 1) individuals are driven by self-interest and thus, self-enjoyment, and 2) there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Rich also emphasizes the importance of desire, self-discipline, perseverance, fortitude and belief in oneself, as the foundation for quitting bad habits. He explores their psychological impact and offers practical strategies for quitting them, including the significance of support systems, positive thinking, and self-correction in the journey towards embracing healthier, good habits, over bad ones.

Watch now and discover: → Bad habits can be changed with desire and discipline, while understanding their nature is crucial. → It’s important to embrace the struggle of change. → Support from friends and family is essential in overcoming bad habits, as is positive thinking. → Recognizing the euphoria from bad habits helps in understanding them. → Self-correction is key to maintaining good habits while overcoming bad habits.

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Autism & Jenny McCarthy, Body Shaming & Ariana Grande, Sobriety & Rich Tola on Tola Talks – Ep #211

On today’s Tola Talks, Rich discusses various topics including: 1) the overwhelming nature of Cyber Monday shopping, 2) the achievements of women’s volleyball teams including his favorites, Nebraska and Purdue, and 3) the importance of autism advocacy as spearheaded by figurehead and Hollywood royalty, Jenny McCarthy.

The conversation also touches on body positivity with a special shout-out to Ariana Grande with her loving reminder to all, plus Rich’s personal journey to sobriety for the past 18 years. The show also discusses the evolving landscape of office work, listing the Top 10 Cities for Remove Work in America, and concludes with a recap of key points and encouragement for listeners to pursue personal change in their life.

Watch now and discover: → Jenny McCarthy’s advocacy for autism awareness is commendable. → Ariana Grande’s loving reminder about Body Shaming in the media – a significant issue. → Personal journeys, like Rich Tola’s 18 year sobriety, can inspire others. → These Top 10 American cities with good quality of life are ideal for remote workers. → It’s essential to focus on personal health and well-being.

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Old Town, New Beginnings

Who says you can’t go home after pursuing your dreams for more than 15 years in America’s most storied town, aka, Tinseltown. And why not add a little bit of new beginnings to the mix and make it an amazing homecoming for “a hometown boy born a rolling stone”, just like Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles sing in their 2005 rendition of “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.”

The good news is I’m super excited to begin again in New York City with my new talent agent, Katherine and the Made Worldwide Agency (click HERE to visit my profile). No doubt the future is looking brighter than ever as my years of production experience and insights will serve me well. Just like my years of teaching Tola Yoga to thousands of students throughout the United States.

On a more personal note, today also marks the 15 year anniversary of my sobriety. For those of you who’ve read my memoir, Simply Between Millions: From Wall Street to Hollywood, you may recall this excerpt from Chapter 56 – No Mas, when I got drunk for the very last time:

“I woke up a few hours later and felt like I just got run over by a Mack truck. No worries, because I no longer drank and I was free from that liquid noose around my neck I wore for the past 20 years. Although it would take another month before I was completely free from beer and alcohol cravings of any sort, I would never drink again. And I haven’t.”

The same holds true for today – I haven’t, and I’d like to give a special shout-out to my hypnotherapist, Laura, who made it all possible. Simply the best and simplest treatment for me, with no program to follow other than Laura’s weekly dose of hypnotherapy combined with my strong desire to succeed in Hollywood.

Like I’ve been saying since I began this journey from the lovely confines of my Upper East Side apartment, anything is possible if you set your sights and try. So keep rockin’ your goals and dreams and perhaps your desire to quit drinking alcohol altogether. And never say “I can’t”, because you can if you really want to.

Have an awesome December everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R