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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 PodcastWilliam Goodge: The Atypical Ultra-Runner Who Ran Across America In Style
Many have attempted the brutal 3,000+ mile transcontinental run across the U.S. Few have completed it. And even fewer have crushed it with the style and…
The Rich Roll PodcastPixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull On The Art & Science Of Creativity, How To Do Your Best Work, Bring Out The Best In Others & Lead
Every once in a while there’s a generational thinker that emerges from the most unlikely of places. Someone capable of straddling the complexities of new…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Divine Comedy of Pete Holmes: Spirituality, Creativity, & Growing Through Adversity
It’s time to grapple with the absurdity of life, the nature of reality, truth, consciousness, and the hard problems that perplex humanity. Here to add a…
The Rich Roll PodcastDiscovering Yourself In Tragedy: Steph Catudal On Love, Grief, Healing & Finding Meaning in Life’s Profound Moments
Your darkest moments will either break you beyond repair—or make you stronger. This was the choice faced by Steph Catudal as she navigated mortality…
The Rich Roll PodcastPhysiologist Drew Harrisberg On Everything Blood Glucose, Understanding Diabetes & Plant-Based Nutrition Fundamentals
A full-blown epidemic in the developed world, diabetes currently afflicts an astonishing 37 million people in the U.S. alone, and 1 in 5 Americans don’t even…
The Rich Roll PodcastMake It So: Sir Patrick Stewart On Surviving Trauma, Staying Engaged & Lessons From The Artist Life
Beloved icon of stage and screen, my guest today is the singular Sir Patrick Stewart. The knighted Shakespeare thespian, captain of the Starship Enterprise…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom “I’ll Be Back” To Giving Back: Arnold Schwarzenegger Is The Influencer We Need
Today Arnold Schwarzenegger shares tales from his extraordinary life, how he reached the pinnacle of success in three different careers, and why his 4th act is…
The Rich Roll PodcastU.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness
I think it’s safe to say that many people are suffering, not just from major public health concerns and economic hardship, but also from loneliness—the…
The Rich Roll PodcastFrom Celebrated Pop Star to Olympic Hopeful: Cody Simpson On Chasing Big Dreams, Finding Himself & Lessons Learned From Sport & Stage
Imagine a young singer-songwriter of global acclaim—someone like Justin Timberlake or Shawn Mendes. Except this star also happens to be an elite athlete with…
The Rich Roll PodcastBuild The Life You Want: Arthur C. Brooks on Happiness, Transcendence & Creating Greater Life Satisfaction
Everyone wants more happiness in their life, but most pursue it incorrectly, mistakenly believing it can be found in places like the promotion or the bank…
The Rich Roll PodcastSteven Bartlett on Mastering Business & Life: Outside The Box Lessons On Mindset, Ambition, Vulnerability & What Matters Most
Today we’re going to deep deep into the world of business leadership and personal development with a truly extraordinary person—entrepreneur, renowned speaker…
The Rich Roll PodcastFacebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen On The ‘Chaos Era’ Of Social Media & The Future of Public Discourse
Determined to bring transparency and accountability to Big Tech, in 2021 Frances Haugen risked everything to blow the whistle on Facebook. She copied tens of…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Unspoken World of Male Body Dysmorphia: Ultrarunner Tim Tollefson's Journey To Healing
We tend to think professional athletes live perfect, charmed lives. Genetically gifted, they effortlessly conquer physical challenges with confidence…
The Rich Roll PodcastMaster of Change: Brad Stulberg On Rugged Flexibility & The Neuroscience Of Expectations
From global disruptions to individual life changes, transformation—both good and bad—is happening constantly. Here to offer us a path for embracing life’s…
The Rich Roll PodcastOsher Günsberg Is Back After The (Psychotic) Break
Even in the darkest moments, there exists the potential for redemption, rebuilding, and the reclamation of one’s life. Today’s guest is a living embodiment of…
The Rich Roll PodcastA World Champion Athlete & Oscar-Nominated Writer on Mindset, Performance & Persistence
With over 400 triathlons to her name, today's guest Lesley Paterson is a 3x XTERRA Triathlon World Champion and 2x World Triathlon Cross Champion. But if you…
The Rich Roll PodcastFood Is Medicine: Christopher Gardner, PHD On Using Diet To Prevent Disease
Here to guide us toward an evidence-based, rational model for nutritional health and teach us how to distinguish good nutrition science is one of the world’s…
The Rich Roll PodcastROLL ON is… ON! (+Chris Evans)
Welcome to ‘Roll On’—the semi-regular version of the podcast where we ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art, literature, politics…
The Rich Roll PodcastBaratunde Thurston On Social Media Perils, Institutional Distrust & Why Empathy Is The Solution To Our Political Divide
Today's podcast guest is Baratunde Thurston—an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and cultural critic focused on the intersection of tech, democracy, climate…
The Rich Roll PodcastKai Lenny: The World's Most Versatile Surfer On Adventure, Risk, & Turning Fear Into Fuel
Kai Lenny is the greatest and most versatile waterman the world has ever known. A Maui-born and bred athlete of extraordinary skill, he pushes the boundaries…
The Rich Roll PodcastTim Ferriss Is Changing His Mind: Mental Health, Psychedelics, & Transcending Productivity
A relentless experimenter and master of productivity, Tim Ferriss is the mega-best-selling author of The 4-Hour Work Week, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of…
The Rich Roll PodcastJudd Apatow On Comedy, Creativity, And Embracing Your Inner Weirdo
One of the most acclaimed filmmakers of his generation, today Judd Apatow graces the podcast to discuss his fascinating perspective on filmmaking…
The Rich Roll PodcastSpiritual Minimalism, Purpose, & Living A More Fulfilling Life With Light Watkins
Light Watkins is an expert meditation and spiritual teacher who gave up all his earthly possessions five years ago (save what he could fit into a small…
The Rich Roll PodcastDecoding Transformation: Contrary Action Is The Engine of Evolution
One of the first questions I was asked when I found myself in a treatment center for alcoholism was: do you want to change? Most sane individuals in my…
The Rich Roll PodcastHeal Your Gut: Dr. Alan Desmond On Optimizing Your Microbiome Through Plants
As rates of chronic disease continue to rise, What should I eat? has become one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves. Here to help us cut…
The Rich Roll PodcastElite Endurance Athlete Cam Wurf On Sustainable Training Strategies And How To Unlock Your Athletic Potential
The shapeshifter of elite endurance sports, today’s guest is by far one of the world’s most remarkable all-around athletes. Meet Cam Wurf, an Aussie who has…
The Rich Roll PodcastBuilt To Move: Kelly & Juliet Starrett On Functional Strength, Mobility, And Falling In Love With Movement
How do we move with ease? Maintain flexibility as we age? And how do we counteract the physical effects of technology dependence, sedentary living, and other…
The Rich Roll PodcastA Masterclass On Movement & Mobility
Movement is inherent to our nature. It’s not a chore, a box to tick, or an obligation—we’re born to physically connect with the world around us in whatever…
The Rich Roll PodcastDo The Work: NBA Superstar Chris Paul On Mastery, Mentorship, Leadership & Sustained Excellence
Chris Paul is one of the greatest basketball players of all time: a 12-time NBA All-Star, an All-Star Game MVP, 2-time Olympic gold medalist. NBA Rookie of the…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Multiplicity of the Mind: Dr. Richard Schwartz On A Systems Approach to Healing the Self
How do we become more integrated and healed humans? Answering these questions is the life’s work of today’s guest Dr. Richard Schwartz, a psychotherapist who…
The Rich Roll PodcastGuru Singh Is The Master Of Change: Spiritual Tools For Positive Self-Growth
Buckle up because today, we are jetting across the universe, exploring metaphysical truths big and small, and getting granular on the spiritual laws of growth…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Elite Ironman Who Survived a Mid-Race Heart Attack: Tim O'Donnell on Mental Fitness, His Brush with Death & Finding Joy In Training
Not all heart attacks are fatal. But when your heart’s left anterior descending artery becomes 100% blocked, the result is a massive heart attack known as The…
The Rich Roll PodcastCreativity, Self-Discovery, & 'Slip': Zoe Lister-Jones Is Reinventing Hollywood
Zoe Lister-Jones: a writer, producer, director, and actor you likely already know from her many film and television appearances, recent guest Zach Braff’s film…
The Rich Roll PodcastROLL ON: Ask Me Anything
Welcome to an old-school style of ‘Roll On’—the semi-regular version of the podcast where we ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art…
The Rich Roll PodcastOptimize Your Gut to Fight Disease With Tim Spector
As Hippocrates said, food is medicine. But what food specifically for which person? Under what particular circumstances? And when? Thanks to some astonishing…
The Rich Roll PodcastNeil Pasricha: Cultivate Happiness & Live An Awesome Life
Everyone wants to be happy—but why does it feel so complicated? Today’s guest believes happiness lives in the small, simple, and often overlooked daily wins…
The Rich Roll PodcastDecoding Transformation: Presence Is The Residence of Potential
Why can some people change and others cannot? What are the determining variables that spark growth and expansion? Transformation—the how, when, and why of…
The Rich Roll PodcastDarin Olien On The Toxic Products That Are Destroying Your Health (And The Planet)
Today’s guest has a name for the pernicious ways in which the many products we routinely use are actually harming us in very real but often invisible ways…
The Rich Roll PodcastExcellent Advice For Living: Kevin Kelly On Wealth, AI, Optimism, & The Future
Here to give us necessary life essentials is skilled navigator of uncertain times, Kevin Kelly. For those unfamiliar, Kevin is the co-founder of Wired…
The Rich Roll PodcastZach Bush, MD’s Beautiful Vision For Human & Planetary Evolution
We are approaching a significant tipping point for human and planetary health. Despite the breakneck pace of innovation and technology striving to solve these…
The Rich Roll PodcastROLL ON: Travel In The Age of Climate Change
Travel allows you to experience different cultures, broaden your perspective, and gain a deeper appreciation for the world around you. But there is no denying…
The Rich Roll PodcastRainn Wilson Is Calling For A Spiritual Revolution
Our post-modern culture has largely dismissed faith and spirituality as a collective pursuit. But today’s guest has a different perspective. He argues that we…
The Rich Roll PodcastLisa Damour, PhD On The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
Adolescence has always been a difficult phase of life, but today’s teenagers are navigating a world that is vastly different from any generation before them…
The Rich Roll PodcastLog Off, Turn In, & Tune Up
In this episode, I reflect on our evolving and complicated relationship with the digital world, the importance of logging off, investing in analog experience…
The Rich Roll PodcastSenator Cory Booker On Unity, Hope & Healthy Food For All
Senator Cory Booker is the former mayor of Newark, New Jersey, a 2020 presidential candidate, and currently a leading voice in the United States Senate. My…
The Rich Roll PodcastOpen The Pod Bay Doors, Sydney
What does the advent of artificial intelligence portend for the future of humanity? Is it a tool, or a human replacement system? Today we dive deep into the…
The Rich Roll PodcastZach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art
We all face difficult experiences at some point in our lives: loss, grief, disappointment—feelings that can be overwhelming, confusing, and even paralyzing to…
The Rich Roll Podcast4,000 Kilometers On Foot: Nedd Brockmann’s Epic Run Across Australia
Imagine running 2,500 miles across Australia, in some of the most brutal conditions on Earth, in under 50 days. This is the remarkable story of today’s guest…
The Rich Roll PodcastJulie Piatt On Soul Evolution, Sacred Embodiment, and Falling In Love With Yourself
What is our soul’s purpose here on planet earth? How do we catalyze experience into evolution? And how do we discover who we really are? To help us make sense…
The Rich Roll PodcastWhat Is Consciousness? Philip Goff On The Nature of Reality & The Science of Mind
What is consciousness? Where does it come from? What happens to consciousness when we die? And what is the nature of reality? It’s time to ask the big…
The Rich Roll PodcastJohn Pearson: Modeling Healthy Masculinity With The First Male Supermodel
What does it mean to be a good man? Furthermore, how do we combat toxic masculinity? And how do we find purpose in aging? Today we explore these topics and…
The Rich Roll PodcastFinding Peace; A Meditation Masterclass
We all want to find peace. We all want to experience contentment. And most of all, we all want to be happy. So why are these states so elusive? From reducing…
The Rich Roll PodcastFueling Performance With Play: Ultra-Runner Mike Wardian On Crushing World Records & Work-Life Balance
Meet ultra-legend Mike Wardian. From running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents to running across America, Mike has accomplished a staggering…
The Rich Roll PodcastRobert McKee On The Art of Story & Why Stories Matter
Robert McKee is a modern Aristotle of story and master of the form who wrote the definitive book on the subject, called, of course, STORY. Robert is a…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On Re-Entry: AMA on Addiction, Lifestyle Change, & A New Format
Welcome to the 2023 season premiere of ‘Roll On’, the version of the podcast where we indulge in some good-natured banter and ramble on matters of interest…
The Rich Roll PodcastBig Wave Legend Garrett McNamara On Chasing 100ft+ Waves
Meet legendary big wave king Garrett McNamara. Garrett is an internationally recognized big wave surfer who commanded global attention by surfing one of the…
The Rich Roll PodcastHow To Live An Ethical Life With Moral Philosopher Peter Singer
Today’s guest has dedicated his life to answering these questions with actionable, sustainable solutions. Meet the world’s most influential living philosopher…
The Rich Roll PodcastSteven Pressfield: Battle Resistance, Master Your Craft, & Pursue Your Calling
Here to wax poetic on all things creativity, battling resistance, and answering your calling is wise master of the creative process Steven Pressfield…
The Rich Roll PodcastChef Babette: Fit at 72, Self-Love & Life Transformation Through Food
A force of nature, Chef Babette is the chef and owner of Stuff I Eat, a plant-based restaurant in Inglewood, California. After weathering an extremely…
The Rich Roll PodcastRick Rubin: Modern Master Of The Creative Act
An absolute icon of modern music whose influence on culture has been nothing short of titanic, Rick Rubin is one of the greatest music producers of all time…