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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 PodcastTurning Your Passion Into Your Profession
What can mined from the abyss that separates ordinary from extraordinary? Although he's never pedaled a single stage of the Tour de France as a professional…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow to Cultivate Your Authentic Voice With Sam Jones
This week's episode is a bit of a departure. But like Frost's road less travelled, it's a direction well worth pursuing. My podcast was borne from a love of…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow Food Can Fix Your Mood With Heather Lounsbury
If we want to repair our broken health care system and move culture towards true, long-term sustainable wellness, then medicine must embrace a a new approach…
The Rich Roll PodcastOptimize Your Morning Routine To Begin Your Day Right
Welcome back to our second spin around the listener Q&A merry-go-round! Due to popular demand (and all the great questions flooding our inbox), we're happy to…
The Rich Roll PodcastWhy Purpose Is The Strongest Form of Activism
What if the path you think you're meant to be living isn't your path at all? I grappled with this mental and spiritual Rubik’s cube for decades. Only now — at…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Best of 2014 (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of our second annual Best of the RRP Anthology series. If you haven't already, I suggest listening to The Best of 2014 Part 1 first. Once…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Best of 2014 (Part 1)
This is the time of year for celebration. This is the time of year for giving back. This is the time of year for gratitude. This is the time of year for…
The Rich Roll PodcastHigh Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais on How To Master Mindfulness in Sports & Life
At the highest echelons of sport, all the athletes are supremely talented. All have devoted their lives to being the best they can be. All train as hard as…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow To Pursue Your Dream When Your Partner Is Non-Supportive | Ask Me Anything |
And now for something completely different… In an effort to create a little more intimacy, a little more community, and a little more connection with you — the…
The Rich Roll PodcastHave You Ever Been Excited For Now?
IN-Q returns. It's time to question everything. It's time to get excited for now. If you've been on this journey with me for a while, no doubt RRP 81 seared Q…
The Rich Roll PodcastYour Imperfections Make You Human. Your Humanity Makes You Influential (Part 2)
Welcome back for Part 2 of my conversation with Teen Whisperer Josh Shipp. You haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Go do that first, then come on back. It will…
The Rich Roll PodcastWhy Every Kid is One Caring Adult Away From Being a Success Story (Part 1)
The road gets narrower. In sobriety, this phrase gets tossed around early and often. When I was new to recovery, I had no idea what these words meant. Now I…
The Rich Roll PodcastTo Struggle Is To Be Alive
Lots of excitement and anticipation about today’s guest. One of the most lauded, celebrated and accomplished athletes on the planet, let me introduce you to…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow To Maintain Optimal Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health During The Holidays
Prepare thyself, because ready or not, the holiday season is indeed upon us. For most, this is that special time of year when — whether by conscious choice or…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow One Man Overcame Alcoholism, Lost 150 Pounds & Conquered Badwater, The World’s Toughest Footrace
I’m obsessed with the idea that we can all do and be better. That's what this show is about — a loud and clear call to action. A graceful nudge to help anyone…
The Rich Roll PodcastOn Why Good Food Should Be an Everyday Right for Everybody
You could say this show has been on a bit of a plant-based tear lately, and this week it continues with with my friend Bryant Terry – eco-chef, cookbook…
The Rich Roll PodcastLisa Lange’s Vision For a Better World & Why It’s Cool To Be Compassionate
Confession time. I’m the first to admit that my initial reasons for adopting a plant-based lifestyle were selfish. I was overweight. I felt lousy. I looked…
The Rich Roll PodcastBadwater – What It’s Like to Run 135 Miles Across The Desert
This show is about chasing dreams. Making stuff happen. Helping others. And sharing the journey. We can all use a little education. Some solid information. And…
The Rich Roll PodcastOn Letting Go Of Perfectionism & Why We Should “Lean In” To Positive Change
I say it all the time. Change is not an overnight miracle, people. I know there's nothing like the neatly packaged narrative of the overnight success story…
The Rich Roll PodcastOn Why “Pain Don’t Hurt” and What It Takes to Overcome Extraordinary Obstacles
Life throws all of us obstacles. Everyone meets barriers. Nobody is immune from setbacks. It’s how we confront and navigate past the curve balls life throws…
The Rich Roll PodcastTim Van Orden Runs Beyond The Kale — Why Personal Growth Begins With Self-Acceptance
If you are a consistent listener to this show, then you know very well that my goal is to elucidate the experience, insights and knowledge of my guests as a…
The Rich Roll PodcastMillennials & Why It’s Cool To Be Conscious and Actively Involved
The subject of “Millennials” generally conjures up adjectives like lazy or entitled. No work ethic. Spoiled brats, the lot of them. TIME Magazine went so far…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom Chubby Kid to Celebrated Athlete & Host of Dancing With The Stars
Some people are artists. Others are athletes. It's the rare individual who can excel at both. As I kid, I was interested in sport and things creative. But for…
The Rich Roll Podcast“Of Mice and Me” — The Journey From Being Loved To Giving Love
Safe to say I am mildly obsessed with Ganesh, the famous Hindu elephant boy god. Even if you don't know anything about this odd creature or what he represents…
The Rich Roll PodcastIt’s Your Job To Be The Dopest Version of You
Wise words that capture the essence of this week's guest, Preston Smiles. When you meet Preston, you immediately understand who this guy is. He wears it on his…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Power of Community to Catalyze Positive Social Change
In case you missed it, and because it's highly relevant to today's show, let's begin this week's offering with a read (or re-read?) of a piece I posted a while…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom Professional Athlete to Bestselling Author and Beyond – The Story of a Most Unlikely Entrepreneurial Success
It’s been a crazy week. This past Monday, we launched our new iOS mobile app to immediate and rave reviews, posted our 100th episode and surpassed 3 million…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Power of Community for Transformation
100 EPISODES! Wow. I can't believe how amazing this podcast journey has been. Over the last week, I have been flooded with inquiries on social media – so who…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom Corporate Lawyer to Ambassador of Sweat & Swagger — How to Undo Ordinary and Tell Your Own Story
I like to think this show sparks that fire by seeking out and sharing the stories of those who fan my flames. A mixed bag of inspiration and education. A…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow One Man Reimagined His Life, Went Off-Grid & Found His Zen
Today we go off-grid. As some of you know, this show was launched from a yurt on Hawaii. It was about a year and half ago. At the time, we were at a…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow A Panic Attack On National TV Led To Meditation As The Path To Happiness
Everyone loves a good transformation story. We like it even better when it’s super dramatic. Preferably framed to appear like it all went down like some kind…
The Rich Roll PodcastBalance, Surrender, Faith & Risking It All To Live Your Best Life
Finding balance in life. Developing trust in something bigger than yourself. Surrendering your self-will. Relying on faith to guide you. And the courage to…
The Rich Roll Podcast[EXPLICIT] The Post-Punk Algonquin Round Table: Peace, Plants & PMA
Oh snap — s*$%t is about to get real! Back by popular demand, I am overjoyed to bring together two of my most popular repeat guests on the RRP — John Joseph…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow One Man Reinvented Himself Wholesale — Ruminations On Simplicity, Life In the Zone & The Great Iceberg of Consciousness
I started this show because I truly believe that too many of us are wasting our lives in a reflexive daze. Disconnected from who we are, what makes our hearts…
The Rich Roll PodcastEmbracing a Sustainable Lifestyle Philosophy That Transcends Diet
Today we’re back with some heavy nutrition talk! There is so much confusion out there about diet, food & optimal health. It's enough to make even the most…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom Soccer Star to Sports Agent — How To Pursue Your Dream Job, The Elements of Athletic Greatness & Running on Plants
Must be nice to have your life [sneer]……I wish I could…. [fill in the blank, with scorn]….but some people have to work for a living [biting sarcasm]. The easy…
The Rich Roll Podcast“Cowspiracy”: The Devastating Global Impact of Industrialized Animal Agriculture on the Health of Our Planet
You care about the planet, right? Of course you do. We're all concerned about global climate change, melting ice caps, fracking, the pollution of our oceans…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Power of Plants to Nourish & Heal
Imagine this: you are a practicing pediatric ER doctor; all day long every day you treat kids that are not just overweight, but obese. More than obese, these…
The Rich Roll PodcastPath to Olympic Gold – Mind Over Matter (Part 2)
Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with the lovely Rebecca Soni! To recap from Monday, Reb is a two-time World Swimmer of the Year; a multiple Olympic gold…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Mental Aspects of Peak Athletic Performance (Part 1)
When I use the word “best” in reference to my guests, I mean it. Today's guest truly earns the adjective. If you follow the sport of competitive swimming, then…
The Rich Roll PodcastZen & The Art & Importance of Living Tea
Today we delve into an entirely new world. The world of tea. I can hear you now: Tea?? Really? Why should I care about tea? I've been enjoying the podcast a…
The Rich Roll PodcastEat Concrete, Not Meat
People say people don’t change. Bullshit. I have the great honor of seeing and participating in lives that have changed so dramatically the people they are…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Transformative Power of Practicing Gratitude
Unless you are a new listener to the show, then you very well may be fatigued by my show opening mantra. If so, you're out of luck, because I'm going to repeat…
The Rich Roll PodcastBuilding a Legacy on Athleticism, Faith & Humility (Part 2)
Today were back with Ultraman competitor and EPIC5 finisher Christian Isakson for Part 2 of our conversation. Thanks for all the great comments and feedback I…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow Endurance, Faith, Family & Service Equate to Success (Part 1)
Today's guest is a guy I relate to on so many levels. Like a big Venn diagram of overlapping circles — ultra-endurance multi-sport athlete, dad, husband…
The Rich Roll PodcastSurfing For Change: Buy Local, Surf Global
So many things wrong in the world. Melting ice caps. Greenhouse gas emissions. Global climate change. GMO Frankenfoods. Depleted soils. Poisoned fish. Rampant…
The Rich Roll PodcastIN-Q On Reimagining Your Truth
The past couple weeks we went deep into nutrition. Now it's time to take a new direction. To delve into spirit. Creativity. And art. All powerful vehicles for…
The Rich Roll PodcastRethinking the Science of Nutrition
Wow! Last week's guest, T. Colin Campbell, got a huge response. It's only a week since publication and the episode is well on its way to becoming one of the…
The Rich Roll PodcastChina Study Critics & How Plant-Based Nutrition Can Prevent & Reverse Disease
This week we hit a huge milestone – 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS! Wow. I was blown away when we hit 1 million after about a year since we started this experiment. Then…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Spiritual Road to Athletic Supremacy
I had to put my dog down the other day. I want to tell you about it. It might seem unrelated to introducing today's podcast guest, but it's not. So bear with…
The Rich Roll PodcastLeveraging Plant-Based Nutrition to Treat, Prevent & Reverse Disease
A few weeks back I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker & instructor on the Holistic Holiday at Sea — 1500 people cohabiting for 7 days on a Caribbean…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom Chubby Kid to Plantpowered, Marathon Running Host of Australian Idol
I'm told that Osher Gunsberg is quite the thing Down Under. Under former stage name Andrew G he lit up Australian airwaves as host of the popular Channel V–…
The Rich Roll PodcastWhy You Should Choose Yourself
I love people who ask questions other people aren't asking. See trends others don't see. Have the courage to try a new approach. Risk the illusion of security…
The Rich Roll PodcastLeveraging Mindfulness to Change Your Life
Jonathan Fields is a super popular guy. There is a good reason for that, which I'm going to get into in a minute. Before I do, I wanted to check in with you in…
The Rich Roll PodcastMaking It Count and How To Do More
Simple yet profound words from this week's guest, a man in full embrace of the ethos of living an impactful, creative, authentic life in overdrive…
The Rich Roll PodcastBreaking the Shackles of Apartheid in Medicine
We need more doctors in the world like Dr. Frank Lipman. Western medicine is astounding when it comes to treating acute, isolated conditions — a catastrophic…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow Adam Transformed His Life, Dropped 50 lbs & Became the 1st Person to Run the 163 Mile Pan-Mass Challenge
Straight up, this conversation encapsulates every aspiration I ever had for the show when I embarked upon this podcast journey a little over a year ago…
The Rich Roll PodcastOn the Spirituality of Peak Athletic & Life Performance
American Ninja Warrior. Calisthenics freak. Battlebar champion. Muscle Beach staple. Parkour artist. Spiritual crusader. Social entrepreneur. These are just a…
The Rich Roll PodcastOn Running Across America For A GMO-Free USA
What do you do when your twelve-year-old son announces he’s going to run across America? That's the dilemma Brett & Kris Wilcox faced, hoping that in time…
The Rich Roll PodcastPlantpowered Dietitian & Author on Blue Zones, BigFood, Straight Edge Punk & Eating For Ultra-Endurance Performance
Matt is a cool dude. Can't believe it took the podcast for us to finally meet in person. Not only do we have plenty of common points of interest and…