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The Rich Roll Podcast
A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com
Episodes
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Best Of 2019: Part II
Welcome to Part II of our 7th annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the past twelve months by revisiting the year's most…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Best Of 2019: Part I
Welcome to the 7th annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the year, express gratitude and give thanks for taking this…
The Rich Roll PodcastKendra Little Is Becoming More: Broadening The Gender Identity Conversation
Growing up in the late 1970's there was no conversation around gender identity. You were either male or female. Period, end of discussion. Times have changed…
The Rich Roll PodcastRangan Chatterjee, MD On Quelling Stress, Cultivating Intimacy & Reinventing Health Care
Today we’re going to talk about stress. In proper doses it’s actually beneficial, promoting resilience -- both physical and mental. This week’s guest has seen…
The Rich Roll PodcastJulie Piatt: Seeing The Divinity In Everything
Welcome to the latest installment in my ongoing series of mind melds with my wife and in-house spiritual guru, the wise and ethereal Julie Piatt, aka SriMati…
The Rich Roll PodcastBreaking Boston: Scott Fauble Is Leading American Marathoners Into The Olympics
For the vast majority of us, besting our 26.2 personal record by 3+ minutes would be considered fine. Something to be celebrated, but hardly a mind-bending…
The Rich Roll PodcastRyland Engelhart’s Philosophy Is Gratitude: Thoughts On Soil, Sacred Commerce & Sustainability
Last week we explored the world of regenerative farming, soil health and biodiversity as critical levers to improve human health. Consolidate food security…
The Rich Roll PodcastSoil Is Everything: John & Molly Chester’s Biggest Little Farm
Biodiversity. Regenerative agriculture. Ecological sustainability. Carbon drawdown. Climate change reversal. These are popular themes that recur regularly on…
The Rich Roll PodcastAwareness Is A Superpower
Making his 9th appearance on the podcast, today marks another mind-bending deep dive into the multiverse with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and favorite…
The Rich Roll PodcastHe Ran Across America — On Plants
Imagine running an ultramarathon. It’s a huge undertaking for anyone. And a bucket list dream for many. Now imagine running an ultramarathon every day. A…
The Rich Roll PodcastEdward Norton: Thoughts On Ego, Taking Big Swings & Speaking Truth To Power
One of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, today Edward Norton graces the podcast to discuss his fascinating life and perspective on filmmaking…
The Rich Roll PodcastDean Karnazes Is Running For Good: Lessons On Longevity & Embracing Discomfort
Gracing us with his beautiful presence for a third appearance on the show, my guest today is none other than the legendary ultra-marathon man himself. For…
The Rich Roll PodcastRodrigo y Gabriela: Musical Mystics On Mettavolution, Meditation & Mastery (+ Mini-Concert!)
It’s one thing to be an artist. But to become a successful creative — revered for your art — is quite another thing altogether. Even more rare are the few who…
The Rich Roll PodcastStop Compromising Yourself: Mark Manson On Hope, Human Dignity & The Perils of Comfort
One day not long ago, I awoke to a bright orange book ubiquitously displayed everywhere I looked. Provocatively titled The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck…
The Rich Roll PodcastAmelia Boone Is A Human Being (And Still A Badass)
Today's guest is lauded for her grit. And a preternatural ability to suffer. Her name is Amelia Boone. And she is the most dominant & decorated female in the…
The Rich Roll PodcastCan A Burger Help Save The Planet? Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown Says Yes
By now, most of you have heard about the Impossible Burger. I imagine many of you have tried it. Arguably the ‘beefiest' plant-based patty, even the most…
The Rich Roll PodcastWe Can Solve Climate Change Now: Paul Hawken & IN-Q LIVE
I'm ecstatic to share my first live podcast event, recorded at the Los Angeles Wilshire Ebell Theatre on September 27, 2019. For all of us, this podcast is an…
The Rich Roll PodcastChase Jarvis: Creativity Is Our Birthright
Conventional wisdom frames creativity as the purview of a certain select few — a rare gift that eludes us mere mortals. This is a lie. We are all born…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Craving Mind: Dr. Jud Brewer On Treating Addiction With Mindfulness
Addiction is tenacious. We're all craven animals, vulnerable to habits that don't serve us. Whether it’s a constantly checking social media, binge eating…
The Rich Roll PodcastRyan Holiday: Stillness Is The Path To Everything We Want In Life
He's best known for popularizing Stoicism — an ancient philosophical yet highly practical operating system he pioneered to mainstream, modern adoption. In his…
The Rich Roll PodcastLaila Ali’s Champion Mindset Begins With Self-Belief
How do you find your path in the vast shadow cast by one of history's most accomplished and beloved humans? For Laila Ali, the daughter of late global icon and…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Seed Of Infinity: Guru Singh On Consciousness
Newly rebranded from Guru Corner to Guru Multiverse — because after all the infinite has no sharp edges — today marks yet another deep dive with Guru Singh, my…
The Rich Roll PodcastKelly Corrigan Is The Poet Laureate Of The Ordinary
Love. Connection. Pain. Finding the universal in the specific. And beauty in the mundane. This is but a few of the themes explored today with the woman dubbed…
The Rich Roll PodcastDavid Epstein On Why Late Bloomers Win
Conventional wisdom dictates that mastery demands an early start. Relentless focus at the exclusion of other pursuits. And as many hours of deliberate practice…
The Rich Roll PodcastKeep Evolving: Julie Piatt Returns
Has it really been a full year since Julie appeared on the podcast? Well that's just not right. So today marks the latest installment in my ongoing series of…
The Rich Roll PodcastLori Gottlieb: Stories From A Therapist In Therapy
Let's talk about talking to someone. Personally, I've been in and out of therapy for more than two decades. Over the last couple years, I've been deeply…
The Rich Roll PodcastTony Riddle Wants To Rewild Your Life
Screens and cubicles. Shoes and chairs. Fluorescent lights and air conditioned offices. Processed foods. Netflix and chill. Disconnecting us from our essential…
The Rich Roll PodcastGwen Jorgensen’s Champion Mindset: Big Dreams, Taking Risks & Following Your Heart
How does a relatively conservative, risk averse person evolve into an unbreakable champion? Someone confident enough to put everything on the line for an…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow to Unlearn: Humble The Poet On Simple Truths For A Better Life
We craft our identity around story. And that story is comprised of beliefs. But you are not your beliefs. And that story isn't just incomplete, it's generally…
The Rich Roll PodcastAnnaka Harris On Consciousness
What is consciousness? How does it arise? And why does it exist? We take ‘experience' for granted. But the very existence of consciousness raises profound…
The Rich Roll PodcastAmanda Palmer On Radical Compassion & The Power Of Vulnerability
Today's guest is many things. A fiercely independent singer, songwriter and musician. A bestselling author and blogger. A playwright and director. A riveting…
The Rich Roll PodcastToby Morse On Punk, Parenting & PMA
Tattoos. High intensity sound. Stage diving. For the unfamiliar, it's chaos. Scary. Violent, even. But to today's guest, being hardcore straight edge is…
The Rich Roll PodcastTitus Welliver On Gratitude & Great Art
Hey it's that guy. You know the guy, right? The guy with the crazy moustache in that Ben Affleck movie? The Man In Black from Lost? The Irish gangster in Sons…
The Rich Roll PodcastZach Bush, MD Wants You To Let Go Of Your Story
He’s back! One of the most fascinating and popular guests to grace this platform, Today Zach Bush, MD returns for a third mind-altering bend around the…
The Rich Roll PodcastMatthew Futterman On The Secrets of Speed & Endurance
What is the secret to running impossibly fast? Or distances longer than previously imagined? Beginning in the 1960's, an unknown farm boy turned coach named…
The Rich Roll PodcastPro Boxer Mike Lee On Why Mindset Is Everything
To be totally honest, I don't follow the pugilistic arts all that closely. But professional boxer barely describes this week's guest — a man who has faced…
The Rich Roll PodcastJeff Gordinier Is Hungry: Perfect Plates, Punk Rock & Prolific Prose
Why is great food important? How and why did restaurants become culturally significant? And what life lessons can be gleaned from the world's greatest chef?…
The Rich Roll PodcastMiguel McKelvey Is Reimagining The Workplace — How Design Fuels Human Connection
The tectonic plates of the workplace landscape are rapidly shifting. Gone are the days of multi-decade corporate allegiance, replaced with project-based…
The Rich Roll PodcastDave Roll: Meditations On Character, Integrity & Leadership
For reasons both obvious and perhaps less so, this week's episode holds a very special place in my heart. There is something unique about sitting before a…
The Rich Roll PodcastRebecca Rusch Is The Queen Of Pain
This week I sit down with Rebecca Rusch – one of the world’s greatest adventure athletes. Rebecca is a 7-time World Champion, best-selling author, activist…
The Rich Roll PodcastGemma Newman, MD Is The Plant Power Doctor
Recorded live during our recent Plantpower Italia retreat in Tuscany, I'm delighted to share a fun and highly informative conversation and audience Q&A with…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Awakening Of Russell Brand
Every podcaster has their dream list — guests they fantasize interviewing. From day one, today's guest has occupied my top slot. Officially, Russell Brand is…
The Rich Roll PodcastCal Newport on Digital Minimalism: Why Focus Is the New Superpower
It's become increasingly harder to just put the phone down. Because the latest apps and digital platforms are specifically designed to addict, we have become…
The Rich Roll PodcastSanjay Gupta, MD On Chasing Health, Work-Life Balance & Responsible Journalism
“Human existence is but the blink of an eye. It doesn’t take much research to think about how we evolved and why we evolve the way that we do.” Dr. Sanjay…
The Rich Roll PodcastYou Are A Superorganism: Ara Katz & Raja Dhir On The Power Of Microbes
“We are, by definition, an ecosystem. The microbiome reveals a more connected biology, radically transforming our approach to medicine, hygiene, diet, and…
The Rich Roll PodcastAndy Ramage On Creating The ‘One Year No Beer’ Movement & How Alcohol-Freedom Unlocked His Potential
Over the years, I have openly shared my personal journey with alcoholism and that of many guests. A lifeline for the desperate many that struggle in silence, I…
The Rich Roll PodcastDoug Bopst On Fitness, Faith & The Jail Cell That Saved His Life
“Always focus on how far you've come, not how far you have to go.” Doug Bopst Admittedly, It's a thrill to converse with renown experts, world-class athletes…
The Rich Roll PodcastJesse Thomas: Work Hard, Play Harder & Love Hardest
“There’s just no substitute for working hard.” Jesse Thomas He's one of the world’s most popular and accomplished professional triathletes. But that's just the…
The Rich Roll PodcastPete Holmes: Comedy! Sex! God!
Comedian! Writer! Author! Spiritual seeker! One of my favorite people, Pete Holmes needs no introduction. But I'm going to give it to you anyway. A stand up…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Awakening Of Jeff Grant: From Addiction & Incarceration To Prison Ministry
An epidemic of colossal proportions, millions struggle with substance addiction. Suffering in silence, they too often slip through the cracks, desperate and…
The Rich Roll PodcastFreeze Solo: Colin O’Brady Is The First to Cross Antarctica Alone & Unassisted
Life has taught me one essential truth: the human spirit is boundless. Just when you think we’ve reached the absolute pinnacle of what’s physically possible…
The Rich Roll PodcastLisa Damour, PhD On Parenting Teens Under Pressure
Today’s expedition takes us into the beautifully mysterious world of parenting, with a specific lens on navigating the perplexing vicissitudes of the teenage…
The Rich Roll PodcastOptimizing Spring Training: Chris Hauth Returns
Making his latest appearance in our ongoing Coach’s Corner series is none other than Chris Hauth, one of the world’s most respected endurance and…
The Rich Roll PodcastDavid Sinclair On Extending Human Lifespan & The Science Behind Aging
Everybody grows old. Everyone dies. But is this scientific fact? Or is it merely a story based on history and our current understanding of biology? What if we…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Strava Story: Building A Fitness Community Fueled By Emotional Connection
Riding up a local canyon climb back in what must have been late 2009, my Airstream-dwelling, frequent cycling compadre Stu Bone couldn't stop talking about…
The Rich Roll PodcastGuru Singh On Positivity — Why Receptivity Is The Better Path
Welcome to yet another edition Guru Corner featuring Guru Singh, my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical. Fusing Eastern mysticism with…
The Rich Roll PodcastKevin Smith On The Heart Attack That Saved His Life & The Art Of Prolific Creativity
About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. In other words, America's number one killer claims 1 out of every 4 deaths. Not all…
The Rich Roll PodcastDavid Bronner On Cosmic Engagement, Conscious Capitalism & Cultivating Unity
Eat local. Buy organic. Avoid GMO. Give back. Be of service. These are all great practices. Good for your health. Good for humanity. And good for the planet…
The Rich Roll PodcastMike Posner On Making Art, Embracing Growth & Walking Across America
An accomplished singer, songwriter, poet & producer, Mike Posner knows what it's like to be rich and famous. He also knows what it's like to be forgotten. To…
The Rich Roll PodcastJack Dorsey On Solitude, Self-Care & Shouldering The Health of Global Conversation
Imagine shouldering responsibility of one of the planet's largest social networks. Now imagine that's just one of your jobs, the second focused on reinventing…