#033 - What Happens When You Stop Performing And Start Being

There comes a moment when the voice that once flowed… goes quiet.Not because it’s gone.But because something deeper is being asked to speak.In this intimate, unguarded conversation, Adam Roa joins Jeff Scult not from the mountaintop…but from the chrysalis.After 13 years of sharing his soul with the world, Adam reveals a truth he’s never spoken this openly before:He doesn't know what to say right now.And instead of forcing a message… he chose silence.Instead of performing… he chose presence.What unfolds is not a polished interview.It’s a living transmission.Together, they explore what it means to be human in a time where everything feels unstable…where identity is shifting, creativity is being outsourced, and even truth itself feels blurred.Adam shares the deeper layers beneath his journey…from childhood trauma and depression…to viral success and the weight of being seen…to the quiet, often uncomfortable space of not knowing what comes next.This is a conversation about:Returning to your breath when you lose yourselfFinding peace by regulating your nervous system, not escaping your realityThe difference between doubt and uncertainty, and why one paralyzes while the other invitesWhy creativity is not a talent, but the very mechanism for expanding consciousnessWhat authenticity actually means in an age of AI and noiseAnd perhaps most importantly…Why the world doesn’t need your perfection.It needs your truth… exactly where you are.Through poetry, reflection, and raw honesty, Adam reminds us that the goal is not to arrive…but to stay open in the becoming.This episode is for you if:You’re in a transition and don’t yet have language for who you’re becomingYou’ve felt the pressure to show up with answers when you’re still in the questionYou’re craving something real in a world that feels increasingly performativeYou want to reconnect to your breath, your body, and your inner clarityYou’re ready to trust that not knowing… is part of the pathThis is not a conversation about having it figured out.It’s about being willing to stay…present, imperfect, and alive…while you figure it out.Take a breath.Drop in.Your gold is here.⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ 🧡 A Drops of Gold Production by One Golden Thread.⁠Drops of Gold Website⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Drops of Gold Instagram⁠ | ⁠Jeff Scult Instagram⁠This episode is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠One Golden Thread⁠⁠⁠⁠, the eco-chic regenerative fashion brand founded by Jeff Scult. As a special offering for Drops of Gold listeners, receive 22% off your first purchase with - dropsofgold⁠⁠⁠Drops of Gold⁠⁠⁠ is the NOW podcast hosted and threaded by Jeff Scult, devoted to reminding us how to release stuck stories, embrace life, and reveal our most expressive, authentic selves. Gratitudes:To One Golden Thread for powering the pod, to co-producers Mark Shapiro and Josh Robertson for bringing it to life, and special thanks to artist Taib for featuring his electrifying new track Departures as the Drops of Gold title song. And infinite love to you, for your curiosity and commitment to living in your highest vibrational truth. Aho, here we grow. We are designed to be reminded, we are already golden inside.BIOAdam Roa is a spoken word poet, author, and transformational coach known for blending art and personal development into powerful, emotionally resonant experiences. He rose to global prominence with his viral poem You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For, which has garnered hundreds of millions of views and sparked a worldwide conversation around self-love and authenticity. Through his poetry, workshops, and coaching, Adam explores themes of identity, healing, creativity, and conscious evolution, drawing from his own journey through trauma, depression, and deep inner work. His work sits at the intersection of performance, spirituality, and human potential, inviting people to reconnect with themselves and express their truth more fully.