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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 Paradox of Passion With Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
Follow your passion. For many it's a mantra. For others, an over-hyped trope. I plead guilty to advocating this pursuit — a subject worthy of frequent…
The Rich Roll PodcastNadia Bolz-Weber Is Shameless — Reconciling Sex & God With Grace
Today we continue my exploration of faith with one of the most fascinating spiritual leaders in America today — a Lutheran pastor and public theologian…
The Rich Roll PodcastBrian Koppelman On The Artist Within, Nurturing Your Voice & The Importance Of Consistent Creative Practice
Today's guest was always creative, but never thought of himself of an artist. Then Brian Koppelman shifted his mindset. He adopted consistent daily practices…
The Rich Roll PodcastSan Quentin To Saved: Chris Schuhmacher’s Last Mile To Redemption
This is a story of mistakes made. Of penance served. And the hard wrought path to atonement, self-forgiveness, and ultimately redemption. It begins with a…
The Rich Roll PodcastTom Bilyeu On Exiting The Matrix, How To Develop ‘Techne’ & Why Mindset Is Everything
Like most of us, Tom Bilyeu chased money for nearly a decade only to end up emotionally bankrupt. What this filmmaker and serial entrepreneur came to realize…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe War Inside: Combat Veteran Sarah Lee On PTSD & How Cycling America Saved Her Life
Imagine finding yourself in a place so painful, dark and hopeless that suicide feels like the only option. Welcome to post traumatic stress disorder. Few…
The Rich Roll PodcastEat Plants Not Animals: James Aspey Is Defending The Voiceless
Why do we love dogs, eat pigs and wear cows? Dr. Melanie Joy coined this phenomenon speciesism. James Aspey calls it what it is — just plain wrong. Motivated…
The Rich Roll PodcastTodd Herman On The Alter Ego Effect: Unlocking The Hero Within
What if I told you that one secret to success just might be adopting a secret identity? I know. It sounds weird. I too was skeptical. But today's guest sold me…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Queens Of EPIC5: Danielle Grabol & Melissa Urie On Girl Power Grit
In 2010, the tireless and intrepid Jason Lester hoodwinked me into his latest fit of voluntary suffering insanity: an attempt to complete 5 Ironman-distance…
The Rich Roll PodcastMarco Borges’ Greenprint For Your Best Self & A Better World
“What is it all about? It’s about being healthier, happier, better to the animals, kinder to each other and the planet – and it all stems from what we’re…
The Rich Roll PodcastDamien Mander: The Vegan Sniper On How Women Are Winning The War On Big Game Poaching
You don't want to fuck with Damien Mander. The very definition of an alpha-male modern warrior, Damien is a former Australian Royal Navy Clearance Diver (the…
The Rich Roll PodcastDare To Be You In A World That Values Conformity
Welcome to another edition Guru Corner featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical, Guru Singh. Fusing Eastern mysticism with Western…
The Rich Roll PodcastKílian Jornet: Summiting The Mind Of The World’s Greatest Mountain Runner
Never meet your heroes, they say. Fortunately, this entire podcast is based on ignoring that advice. And today, that's a good thing. First, Kílian Jornet — one…
The Rich Roll PodcastAddiction & Depression: Johann Hari On Lost Connections
Why are we seeing unprecedented rates of depressions? What's behind our current opioid epidemic? And what can be done about it? Journalist and author Johann…
The Rich Roll PodcastWinter Fitness & The Canon Of Consistency With Chris Hauth
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 PodcastZach Bush, MD On The Science & Spirituality of Human And Planetary Transformation
In my humble opinion, Zach Bush, MD isn't just one of the most compelling medical minds currently working to improve our understanding of human and…
The Rich Roll PodcastYou Can’t Hurt David Goggins: Going Beyond Motivation & Why Mindset Is Everything
“You have to go to war with yourself before you can find peace” David Goggins I can think of no better guest to usher in 2019 than the mighty one himself…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Best of 2018: Part II
Welcome to the Best of 2018 — Part II: our way of taking a moment to reflect on the past twelve months by revisiting the year's most compelling podcast guests…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Best of 2018: Part I
Welcome to the 6th 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 PodcastDr. Dean & Anne Ornish: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine To Undo Disease & Live Better
Today we explore what it truly means to live healthy and well. It's obvious that diet and exercise play a crucial role in this equation. Of course, mental…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow Dirt Diva Catra Corbett Was Reborn On The Run
If Ross Edgley is a real-life Aquaman, I nominate ultrarunner extraordinaire Catra Corbett as a real-life Wonder Woman. Definitely one of the planet's most…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoss Edgley Is The Real Aquaman — Lessons In Fortitude From (Arguably) The Fittest Man Alive
To be certain, we face great challenges — global climate change, political divisiveness, mass shootings, social & economic disparity, chronic disease…
The Rich Roll PodcastJimmy Chin & Chai Vasarhelyi On The Making of ‘Free Solo’ & Living Beyond Fear
If you enjoyed my conversations with adventure athletes Alex Honnold (RRP 351), Conrad Anker (RRP 170), Hilaree Nelson (RRP 364) and Colin O'Brady (RRP 207 &…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Iceman Cometh: Wim Hof On Elevating Consciousness & Amplifying Human Potential
Today we dive into the deep end of higher consciousness. We challenge the limits of human potential. And we explore the power of the mind to unlock superhuman…
The Rich Roll PodcastLindsey Vonn’s Got Grit: Lessons From The World’s Most Decorated Female Ski Racer
What's it like to be the very best in the world at something? Today I explore this question and so much more with a woman who truly needs no introduction. Not…
The Rich Roll PodcastMusic Mogul Jason Flom On Reforming Criminal Justice & Resurrecting Rock ‘N Roll
Today I sit down with music industry titan Jason Flom for a deep dive into what currently ails our criminal justice system, and how to fix it. The current CEO…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow Josh LaJaunie Lost 200+ Pounds & Reinvented Himself: Thoughts On Mindset, Habits & Giving Back
I have never met a more inspirational everyman example of healthy, transformative living than Josh LaJaunie. After 400+ episodes of the podcast, our initial…
The Rich Roll PodcastBruce Friedrich On The Clean Meat Revolution
7.5 billion people currently share this spinning blue planet we call Earth. By 2050, that number will escalate to 9.7 billion. By 2100? 11 billion. How can we…
The Rich Roll PodcastJames Clear On Why Habits Are The Compound Interest of Self-Improvement
What stands in the way of becoming the person you aspire to be? Maybe it's circumstances. Access or opportunity. For many its bad habits, exacerbated by the…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow To Raise A Conscious Child With Guru Singh
Welcome to another edition Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and…
The Rich Roll PodcastScott Harrison Is Not Afraid Of Work Without End
From the outside looking in, he was living the dream. Killer SoHo loft. Private jets to exotic locales. Rolex, cover model girlfriend and cash. Lots of cash…
The Rich Roll PodcastJamie Dornan & Sacha Gervasi On The Delusion of Celebrity & The Life of Hervé
Today I sit down with actor Jamie Dornan and filmmaker Sacha Gervasi, a man I love dearly and have known for over 20 years, to discuss their recent…
The Rich Roll PodcastFiona Oakes & Keegan Kuhn Are Running For Good
Today's episode features a conversation conducted before a live audience at the Laemmle Royal Theatre in Los Angles with acclaimed British ultra-runner Fiona…
The Rich Roll PodcastKJ Dell’Antonia Wants You To Be A Happier Parent
As every parent will attest, it's so easy to sublimate one’s self care for the interest of a child’s needs – it’s basically programmed into our DNA…
The Rich Roll PodcastJedidiah Jenkins On Shaking The Sleeping Self & The Quest To Live Without Regrets
The late Anthony Bourdain once said, “Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind…
The Rich Roll PodcastKnox Robinson On Why Running Is An Act of Rebellion
What is running culture? I suppose the answer depends upon whom you ask. For example, Sanjay Rawal's perspective will likely vary from that of Shalane…
The Rich Roll PodcastDisrupting Depression With Guru Singh
Welcome to another edition Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and…
The Rich Roll PodcastYuval Noah Harari On Why Clarity is Power
What is the relationship between history and biology? What is the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals? Is there justice in history?…
The Rich Roll PodcastStrength Coach Mike Mahler Wants To Optimize Your Hormones
When we ponder health, we tend to think about things like diet and exercise. Overlooked in this conversation is the primacy of hormone regulation. Chemical…
The Rich Roll PodcastDublin Live: Cultivating Community with The Happy Pear
This episode features the audio from a live event I hosted this past summer at Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin with Stephen & David Flynn of The Happy Pear…
The Rich Roll PodcastSanjay Rawal On Running As Spiritual Practice
Most contemplate running as exercise. A physical practice we reluctantly endure. An uncomfortable discipline we tolerate for the sake of fitness. For weight…
The Rich Roll PodcastJohn Joseph On The PMA Effect: Transcending Labels & Transforming Lives
Back by popular demand, my main man and provocateur-at-large John Joseph returns for his 6th appearance on the show to share more of his extraordinary story. A…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Power of Ceremony and Ritual with Julie Piatt
Today's podcast is the latest installment in my ongoing series of ponderous mind melds with the wise and profound Julie Piatt — aka SriMati — my wife and…
The Rich Roll PodcastTony Hawk Is Still Killing It At 50: Do What You Love & Live Outside Your Comfort Zone
Tony Hawk was age 9 when his older brother gave him a blue fiberglass skateboard, chipped and scratched from years of use. The first time Tony stepped on it…
The Rich Roll PodcastPro Bodybuilder Nimai Delgado On Vegan Gains, Training Pains & Changing The Game
But where do you get your protein? I get this question a lot. Today's guest probably gets it more than anyone on Earth. A sweetheart of a guy rocking one of…
The Rich Roll PodcastLive Life Awake: The Art & Science of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine
Welcome to another special mid-week conversation lifted from our recent retreat in Italy featuring Colin Hudon and Jennifer Ayres. Wise beyond his years, Colin…
The Rich Roll PodcastBassem Youssef: The Jon Stewart of Egypt On Political Satire, The Power of Plants & The Pursuit of Happiness
One minute you're a heart surgeon. Blink once and you're hosting the most watched television program in Middle East history. Blink again and you're exiled from…
The Rich Roll PodcastSuperfood Superman Darin Olien On Barùkas, Breath & Brain States
What's it like to explore the planet's hidden corners treasure hunting for the world's greatest edible food sources? Meet the Superman of Superfoods. One of my…
The Rich Roll PodcastFinding Joy In Simplicity With The Happy Pear
Conducted live during our recent Plantpower Italia retreat, this special mid-week edition of the podcast features my third conversation with Stephen & David…
The Rich Roll PodcastJohn McAvoy: From Armed Robbery To Professional Athlete — One Man Reformed Through The Power of Sport
I can say without equivocation John McAvoy's story of metamorphosis is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales I have ever…
The Rich Roll PodcastEduardo Garcia Is The Bionic Chef: Regret Nothing, Forgive Everything
Imagine yourself alone in the Montana backcountry. You're doing what you love — camping, hiking and simply enjoying the wilderness — when you stumble upon a…
The Rich Roll PodcastTraining Versus Exercise: Chris Hauth On The Athlete Mindset
Today I am once again joined by 2-time Olympian Chris Hauth for another edition of Coach’s Corner – a spin on my typical podcast format where I go deep and get…
The Rich Roll PodcastRangan Chatterjee, MD on How to Make Disease Disappear
The developed world is mired in a cataclysmic epidemic of chronic lifestyle illness. Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow Des Linden Won Boston: Lessons on Big Goals, Showing Up & Loving The Work
On April 16, 2018, Des Linden captured the hearts of millions the world over by becoming the first American female in 33 years to win the prestigious Boston…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Power of Owning Your Story
Today's podcast is a conversation and interactive audience Q&A with me and Julie Piatt, excerpted from the first group session conducted during our recent…
The Rich Roll PodcastUtkarsh Ambudkar Is Breaking Hollywood Stereotypes
One day you get a call from your friend Lin-Manuel Miranda. “I've got this thing I'm working on,” he says. “Are you interested?” Without thought or question…
The Rich Roll PodcastStrength in Stillness: Bob Roth On The Power of Transcendental Meditation & Bringing Calm To The Center of Life’s Storm
Long-time listeners know well that meditation is a recurring topic of exploration on this podcast. Today I continue this tradition with a man who has played a…
The Rich Roll PodcastThere’s Always A Way: Alex Banayan on The Third Door
The day before his freshman year final exams, 18-year old Alex Banayan hacked The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it, and used the prize money to fund his…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow to Be Well: Frank Lipman, MD On The Keys To A Happy & Healthy Life
Health isn't the absence of disease. It's a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing. Frank Lipman, MD gets it. And today's…
The Rich Roll PodcastJesse Itzler On Building Your Life Resume & Why Happiness Is An Action
It's easy to take risks when your back is against the wall. But it's the rare individual that will continue to push the envelope, face fear and embrace the…