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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 PodcastVan Neistat Is The Spirited Man
A mysterious artist on the cusp of breakthrough success walks away from it all. Beyond the public’s gaze, he spends the next decade pursuing purity, beauty and…
The Rich Roll PodcastCrush It As A Plant-Based Athlete: Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke
How can you possibly excel as an athlete on a plant-based diet? Where do you get your protein? Don’t you need meat to be fit? If you’re a long-time whole food…
The Rich Roll PodcastGuru Singh On Our Addiction To 'Normal'
It's been over a year since we dipped our toes in the rippling currents of the spiritual deep end. To make amends for this grievous and much delayed pause…
The Rich Roll PodcastDr. Andrew Weil Is The Medical Mystic
The godfather of integrative medicine and a true pioneer of health, today’s guest is a legend in the realm of mind-body healing. Meet Dr. Andrew Weil. Named…
The Rich Roll PodcastOlympian Katie Hoff On Embracing The Suck & Alchemizing Pain Into Gratitude
We all create imagined blueprints for how we want our lives to unfold—but what happens when things don’t go according to plan? Today’s guest knows a thing or…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Why Balance Is Overrated
Striving to achieve a ‘balanced life’ on a daily basis sets you up for failure. Approach it instead from a long-term perspective. Aim for self-awareness. Go…
The Rich Roll PodcastLight Watkins: Doing The Work Is The Shortcut
How do you find purpose? What does it mean to live with intention? And why is it important to cultivate stillness? These questions are important. The answers…
The Rich Roll PodcastBrogan Graham Is A Friend Hunter
Meet Brogan Graham. Fitness fanatic. Extreme extrovert. Style icon. Force of Nature. Cool dad. Loyal friend and overall stellar human being. These are just a…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Why You Should Periodize Your Life
We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle. But the 24/7 grind mentality is actually anathema to long-term success. How do we break this paradigm and avoid…
The Rich Roll PodcastNeuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower
Why do we sleep? What exactly happens when we sleep and why is it so important? What are the implications of sleep deprivation? And what can we do to improve…
The Rich Roll PodcastAnthony Taylor: The Outdoors Evangelist On How Nature Heals
Time in nature is powerful. It’s healing. It fosters community. Humanity’s connective tissue, it shows you who you are and what you’re capable of becoming. The…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Notes From Minneapolis
This week we dive into the why behind my decision to visit Minneapolis and what I learned from the experience. Plus stories from the swimming vault and some…
The Rich Roll PodcastJeremiah Ellison: The Artist-Activist On Forging Real Change
This month, events in Minneapolis captured the world’s attention. The recent death of Daunte Wright and the conviction of Derek Chauvin sound a significant…
The Rich Roll PodcastMaggie Q Is A Badass
Actress. Athlete. Activist. Entrepreneur. Fashion designer. Environmentalist & Plant-based icon. Maggie Q is the hero we all need. If you’re a fan of Mission…
The Rich Roll PodcastCoaches' Corner: Working Out And Working In
Working out offers a healthy path towards self-actualization. But it can also be used to avoid ‘working in’, perpetuating denial of that which must be…
The Rich Roll PodcastSelema Masekela Is The Action Sports Evangelist
How do you find life purpose? How do you challenge self-limiting beliefs about identity and potential? Before you can answer these questions, you must first…
The Rich Roll PodcastJessica Lahey on Preventing Substance Abuse in Kids
How do we equip kids with the tools they need to avoid substance abuse? How can we identify a teen who is at risk? And what can be done to prevent our young…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Decaying Seas, Lost Hills & Gun Madness
How do we end gun violence in America? What can we do to stop marine destruction? How do we untangle masculinity and meat-eating? Plus, we need to talk about…
The Rich Roll PodcastAlex Honnold On The Responsibility of Adventure, Olympic Climbing & Reversing Climate Change
With great adventure comes great responsibility. It’s not enough to simply appreciate our natural world—we must also protect it. Preserve it. Regenerate it…
The Rich Roll PodcastJulie Piatt: Know Thyself
As a reminder that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, it’s time to reconnect with matters ethereal and divine. Enter Julie Piatt, prophetess of…
The Rich Roll PodcastOptimize Your Brain: Team Sherzai On Fighting Cognitive Decline With Nutrition & Lifestyle
Alzheimer’s isn’t a genetic inevitability. A diagnosis need not come with a death sentence. In fact, many things can be done to prevent & ameliorate cognitive…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Owning The Matrix
Cryptocurrency. Blockchain. Digital trading cards. Burnt Bansky & NFTs. And of course, flying cats with pop tart bodies. These are just a few of many internet…
The Rich Roll PodcastKevin Roose: Futureproof Yourself Against The Robot Apocalyspe
Artificial Intelligence isn’t an imagined future. It’s right here, right now. So what are the perils of society’s rapid pivot to automation? How do we avoid…
The Rich Roll PodcastUnwinding Anxiety With Dr. Jud Brewer
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a perilous global moment that has indelibly changed all our lives. As we approach the one-year anniversary of societal…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Body Brokers
This is a story of spiritual swindlers. Sober living scammers. Underground insurance fraud. And widespread institutional neglect. In today’s edition of ‘Roll…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe War of Art: Steven Pressfield
We all experience it. That invisible, self-sabotaging force that lives between you and your most expressed self. Today’s guest calls it ‘Resistance’. He’s…
The Rich Roll PodcastEverything Is A Practice: Raghunath Cappo
Replace ego with the eternal. Trade selfishness for service—and self-absorption for unity. Together, let’s explore the spark of divinity that resides within us…
The Rich Roll PodcastLike Streams To The Ocean: Jedidiah Jenkins
Today we get esoteric on the things that matter most—ego, family, friendship, love, work, death, and the soul. The value of living an examined life. And how…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: True Endurance
How does one best prepare for a fitness challenge? What is the real value of testing one’s outer limits? And what constitutes true endurance? These are but a…
The Rich Roll PodcastAdam Grant On The Joy of Being Wrong, The Power of Rethinking & The Future of Work
Meet Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist who specializes in how we can find motivation and meaning in work, and live more generous and creative lives…
The Rich Roll PodcastAlexi Pappas Is Bravey
What happens when you have two very big but different dreams vying for your focus? Do you choose one? Or do you risk it all to pursue both? This was the…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Merchants Of Chaos
Perhaps you thought 2021 might bring some return to normalcy. So far we have the Capitol insurrection, GameStonk and Jewish Laser Beams. We need to talk. After…
The Rich Roll PodcastThe Minimalists: Less Is Now
How might your life be better with less? Not so many years ago, Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus were mired in the corporate grind, banking six-figure…
The Rich Roll PodcastFeels Good Man! Arthur Jones & Giorgio Angelini On The Controversial Meme That Changed The World
In a spark of creativity, cartoonist Matt Furie created an innocent, loving frog he named Pepe. What came next is so insane, it literally bent reality…
The Rich Roll PodcastMastering The Microbiome
Our bodies are comprised of about ten trillion cells. But only half those cells are human. The remainder comprise our microbiome—a vast and complex ecosystem…
The Rich Roll PodcastBonnie Tsui On Why We Swim
Unlike other land mammals, humans are not natural-born swimmers. Our evolutionary ancestors learned for survival. Now it’s one of the most popular activities…
The Rich Roll PodcastKaramo Brown Is Culture
You can’t grow if you don’t confront that which limits you. So face it. Ask for help. Have the hard conversations. Commit to the work. And I promise, your life…
The Rich Roll PodcastBryan Fogel: 'The Dissident' Filmmaker On The Global Surveillance State
Growing surveillance states. Tech intrusions on privacy. Cyber warfare. International dissent. Assassination. In October 2018, beloved Washington Post…
The Rich Roll PodcastNavy SEAL Rich Diviney On The Attributes That Drive Optimal Performance
It’s hard to predict success in the real world. But there’s a reason why some people thrive — even when things get hard. But what exactly is that reason?…
The Rich Roll PodcastBest Of 2020: Part Three: The Rich Roll Podcast
We look skyward for answers. But prophets walk among us. Allow me to indulge this truth with yet more timeless and timely wisdom courtesy of the amazing…
The Rich Roll PodcastBest Of 2020: Part Two: The Rich Roll Podcast
Meaningful conversation matters. Now more than ever. Allow me to indulge this truth by introducing Part II of my annual yearbook—a means to reflect on the past…
The Rich Roll PodcastBest Of 2020: Part One: The Rich Roll Podcast
It’s time to pause. Reflect on the past twelve months. Set new aspirations. And visualize the year to come. I think we can all agree it’s been a challenging…
The Rich Roll PodcastJoe De Sena Turns Quitters Into People Who Commit
Do hard things. Become unbreakable. Let’s end the year on a high note. It’s time to turn quitters into people who commit, courtesy of one of the toughest…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: No Shortcuts To Enlightenment
Post-election thoughts. Managing stress and disagreement. Connecting to gratitude. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to another edition…
The Rich Roll PodcastOlympian Caroline Burckle On The Power Of Vulnerability
Becoming an Olympic medalist doesn’t tell the story. It wasn’t until the klieg lights dimmed that she was compelled to meet herself. The inner journey that…
The Rich Roll PodcastLaird Hamilton Sees Life As Art
Legendary master of the big wave. Waterman god and sun-kissed global icon. Today one of the world’s greatest living athletes drops a master class on the value…
The Rich Roll PodcastJustin Williams Is Reinventing Cycling
Out of 743 riders on the World Tour, the highest tier of professional road cycling, only 5 are black. Today’s guest is devoted to changing that. I wouldn’t bet…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Defusing Emotional Landmines
Post-election thoughts. Managing stress and disagreement. Connecting to gratitude. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to another edition…
The Rich Roll PodcastBlake Mycoskie: The More You Give, The More You Live
This is the story of a lifelong seeker. It’s about organizing your life around spiritual principles. Breaking the addiction to external validation. And always…
The Rich Roll PodcastRavi Patel's Pursuit Of Happiness
What’s the best way to grow old? Are we over-parenting our kids? And how can I strike the right work-life balance? These are just a few of the questions Ravi…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: E Pluribus Unum
Election week. Healing the national divide. Environmental progress. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to another edition of Roll On…
The Rich Roll PodcastJohn Moffet On The Power of Olympic Aspirations
This is the story of an athletic prodigy. It’s also the story of heartbreak. And a hero that became a friend. Meet John Moffet. His journey begins at 11. To…
The Rich Roll PodcastHakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention
Although Hakim Tafari defies categorization, a few things are clear. This guy has light. And his journey of personal transformation is nothing short of…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Keeping Your House Clean
Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-monthly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your questions…
The Rich Roll PodcastMatthew McConaughey Wants You To Find Your Frequency
One of the world's most compelling public figures, today Matthew McConaughey graces the show to share his incredible life story -- a journey laced with…
The Rich Roll PodcastChris Burkard’s Crusade Against The Mundane
A treat for any and all with a bent for adventure and creative expression, today's guest is one of my very favorite visionaries of images still and moving…
The Rich Roll PodcastRoll On: Meditations On The Moderation Wars
Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-monthly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your questions…
The Rich Roll PodcastMichael Muller On Swimming With Great Whites & Moving Towards Fear
Michael Muller is Hollywood's most in-demand photographer. But that title doesn't even begin to capture the breadth of his extraordinary, Hemingway-esque life…
The Rich Roll PodcastJulie Piatt On Sacred Commerce & SriMu
Today the wise & ethereal Julie Piatt -- my wife and partner for the last 20+ years -- returns for her umpteenth appearance on the podcast. But this time we…
The Rich Roll PodcastDr. Michael Gervais Is The Sensei of Human Performance
How do world-class athletes, artists and top business leaders organize their inner lives to expand the edges of their potential? What are the frameworks and…