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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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Goodbye California…Hello Texas

When I told my buddy I wasn’t vaccinated and was never getting the jab, he said, “Then it’s either Texas or Florida if you want to lead a normal life.”

Normal life, as in freely or being allowed by law, including going to the gym, nail salon, movie theatre, shopping mall or any bar or restaurant in the city. Talk about a quintessential What-The-Fcuk. I mean, one of our nation’s greatest Presidents and spokesperson for democracy, Thomas Jefferson, would roll over in his grave with such “tyranny over the mind of man” exhibited by today’s government officials.

Because in my book the COVID mandates of Los Angeles are not only ridiculous and unjust, they’re also a form of tyranny or “arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power”, as defined by the dictionary. Most importantly, these mandates prevent me from living a so-called normal life, which includes working out every single day plus walking 10+ miles a day since COVID began. Not to mention I’m at my ideal weight with less than 10% body fat, a blood pressure of 110 over 60, plus a great bill of health from my doctor. Oh yeah, I’ll be 59 in March and I’ve never taken a daily pill in my entire life – medicine or supplement. And don’t forget I wrote the book on How to Drink from the Fountain of Youth: 30 Steps to Everlasting Youth. So why do I need to inject myself with something that isn’t necessary? Forgettaboutit.

So there you have it California, you leave me no choice but to leave you after 15 glorious years. Albeit, it’s more like you kicked me out after 15 hard-working and dream chasing years.

Here I come Texas, with my new horsepower and anything is possible attitude. And no worries to anyone who thinks like I do and remains committed to living a fearless and vaccine-free life, all the while treating your most valuable asset, aka your Temple, with the utmost respect.

Happy Veterans Day everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R

PS – new live stream podcast Coming Soon