How many threads connect the body and the mind? In this episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with UCI professional road cyclist and US Cycling team member James Hibbard to discuss his latest book, The Art of Cycling. With a background in both competitive sports and philosophy, Hibbard’s book illuminates the important connection between the body and the mind as well as the journeys that humans undertake to overcome both external and internal challenges. During their enlightening conversation, Larry and Hibbard discuss the changing philosophical and political landscape of California, the flaws of mind-body dualism, the importance of community in competition, the difficulties of living with depression and the benefits of sports and arts in managing mental health.
In the second segment, Larry ponders how social media effects peoples lives and uses Tom Brady and his decision to return to football and whether his marriage took a “back seat” to his passion and does an athlete need to be self centered because of the level of devotion and sacrifice of their bodies.
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