You probably know Adrian Grenier from starring roles on the HBO hit comedy “Entourage” or the movie “The Devil Wears Prada.” He’s since traded the Hollywood party scene for farm life outside Austin, TX, where he’s lived since 2021, and uses his platform to raise awareness for environmental causes—like ocean health through his Lonely Whale Foundation, plastic pollution in his role as a UN Ambassador at the organization’s Clean Seas program, or his own path to a nature-based lifestyle via the docu-series “Earth Speed.”

On the debut episode of “But Are You Thriving?”, the actor and sustainability champion joins Thrive Market co-founder Gunnar Lovelace for a conversation about his personal journey from actor to advocate, and how we can use technology to better the future of our planet. 

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Full Episode Summary: 

In this episode, Thrive Market co-founder Gunnar Lovelace and actor Adrian Grenier discuss community, farming, health, and the environmental movement. Gunnar reflects on growing up in an intentional community and the importance of farming and farmers in society. He emphasizes the need for a shift from industrial agriculture to regenerative practices and the value of paying more for food to create better incentives for farmers. They also discuss the disconnect between people and the sources of their food, highlighting the importance of getting one's hands in the dirt to truly understand the challenges of farming.

The conversation then shifts to health and personal routines. Adrian mentions that he prioritizes exercise, weightlifting, and eating a diet rich in vegetables and minimally processed foods. They touch on the complexity of organic labeling and the challenges of finding truly organic and nutritious products in the market.

They also delve into the environmental movement and the need for a consciousness shift in how people relate to the environment. Adrian expresses his desire for a more nuanced and creative approach to addressing environmental issues. They discuss the importance of empowering individuals to make a difference in their own unique ways and the need for a perspective shift in how people view their role in the world.

The episode concludes with a discussion on the value of space exploration and the potential for shifts in consciousness through experiences like seeing Earth from space. They emphasize the transformative power of such experiences and the potential positive impact on humanity.

Gunnar asks Adrian about his definition of thriving, to which Adrian responds with the concept of exponential potential and tapping into one's life force. He also mentions his desire to improve as a husband and the ripple effects it can have on society.

Overall, the episode covers a range of topics including community, farming, health, the environment, and personal growth, highlighting the importance of conscious living and individual contributions to creating a better world.

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