The Rich Roll Podcast

Karamo Brown Is Culture

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 promi...

Bryan Fogel: 'The Dissident' Filmmaker On The Global Surveillance State

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Growing surveillance states. Tech intrusions on privacy. Cyber warfare. International dissent. Assassination. In October 2018, beloved Washington Post...

Navy SEAL Rich Diviney On The Attributes That Drive Optimal Performance

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 tha...

Best Of 2020: Part Three: The Rich Roll Podcast

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 amazi...

Best Of 2020: Part Two: The Rich Roll Podcast

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Best Of 2020: Part One: The Rich Roll Podcast

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Joe De Sena Turns Quitters Into People Who Commit

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Roll On: No Shortcuts To Enlightenment

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Post-election thoughts. Managing stress and disagreement. Connecting to gratitude. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to anothe...

Olympian Caroline Burckle On The Power Of Vulnerability

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 jo...

Laird Hamilton Sees Life As Art

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Justin Williams Is Reinventing Cycling

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Roll On: Defusing Emotional Landmines

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Post-election thoughts. Managing stress and disagreement. Connecting to gratitude. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to anothe...

Blake Mycoskie: The More You Give, The More You Live

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the story of a lifelong seeker. It’s about organizing your life around spiritual principles. Breaking the addiction to external validation....

Ravi Patel's Pursuit Of Happiness

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 quest...

Roll On: E Pluribus Unum

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Election week. Healing the national divide. Environmental progress. Weekly wins. And, of course, listener questions. Welcome to another edition of Ro...

John Moffet On The Power of Olympic Aspirations

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 begi...

Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Although Hakim Tafari defies categorization, a few things are clear. This guy has light. And his journey of personal transformation is nothing shor...

Roll On: Keeping Your House Clean

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

Matthew McConaughey Wants You To Find Your Frequency

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the world's most compelling public figures, today Matthew McConaughey graces the show to share his incredible life story -- a journey laced w...

Chris Burkard’s Crusade Against The Mundane

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 m...

Roll On: Meditations On The Moderation Wars

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Michael Muller On Swimming With Great Whites & Moving Towards Fear

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Muller is Hollywood's most in-demand photographer. But that title doesn't even begin to capture the breadth of his extraordinary, Hemingway-e...

Julie Piatt On Sacred Commerce & SriMu

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dr. Michael Gervais Is The Sensei of Human Performance

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How do world-class athletes, artists and top business leaders organize their inner lives to expand the edges of their potential? What are the framewor...

Roll On: A Planet Based Lifestyle

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tom Scott on Why Meaningful Conversation Matters

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the root of our current political and cultural turmoil lies an unprecedented divisiveness. With all-or-nothing thinking fueled by tribalism, the re...

We Are Water: Erin Brockovich On Pollutants, Politics & People Power

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over 40,000 chemicals currently find their way into a litany of consumer products. Although many are toxic, less than 1% have been tested for human sa...

Our Social Dilemma — Thoughts on Technology, Addiction, and the Illusion of Free Will

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

Health is About the Little Things: Rangan Chatterjee, M.D. on How to Feel Better in Five Minutes

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As 2020 continues to unfurl in a fashion beyond surreal, more and more are descending into the anguished abyss of distress. Awakening to acrid tangeri...

Think Like A Monk: Jay Shetty On Purpose, Compassion & Happiness

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we went deep with an actual monk. Today we extend this exploration with a former monk -- a renounced renunciant who returned to relate the w...

Radhanath Swami On The Search For Light

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a reminder that we are spiritual beings inhabiting a material world -- wandering this rotating orb as it hurls across the multiverse — it's time...

Darin Olien is Down to Earth

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hot on the heels of Down To Earth -- the #1 hit Netflix series in which he co-stars alongside Zac Efron -- today my superfood hunting, brother-fro...

The Crazy Benefits of Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the word ‘addiction’, our attention typically turns to mind-altering substances -- illicit drugs, alcohol, and prescription medicati...

Prophets Walk Among Us — Thoughts On Beirut, Eradicating Single Use Plastic, Listener Q’s + More

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Apolo Ohno on The Weight of Gold

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of conversing with many an Olympian, each with a uniquely impressive journey from obscurity to heights most ca...

The Gut Health MD: Dr. Will Bulsiewicz On Optimizing Your Microbiome (In A Pandemic)

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are living in a moment of compounding collective stress---personal, pandemic, economic, civic, and political. This trauma and tumult comes with sid...

Has Cancel Culture Gone Too Far? Plus: Training Principles, Favorite Gear, Listener Questions & More

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-weekly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your...

Mirna Valerio: Shattering Stereotypes, Redefining Running & Confronting Racism in The Outdoors

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you hear the words “professional runner” what image pops into your head? Most likely it's some version of a skinny white male in tiny shorts....

Confronting the Climate Crisis with Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the words of today's guest, "we are in a moment of acute collective suffering." I couldn't agree more. From our nation’s current civil rights str...

Roll On: Creation Over Consumption

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-weekly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your...

How to Change Your Brain With Dr. Andrew Huberman (+ Utkarsh!)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Past the ripe age of 25, we are fully cooked; calcified in our ways. So dispense with the idea of learning a ...

How to Survive a Pandemic: Michael Greger, MD

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A powerful primer on all matters pandemic pertinent, today Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM returns for his fourth appearance on the podcast to answer a...

Roll On: Finding Purpose

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the third installment of Roll On—my bi-weekly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to...

Kevin Smith & Harley Quinn Smith Dare To Enter The 'Vegan Abattoir'

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last several episodes, I’ve endeavored to shoulder healthy and thoughtful conversations about what matters most right now — the pandemic,...

John Lewis + John Salley Are Black In America

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I reconnect with my friends John Salley & John Lewis to discuss the black experience, race in America, food injustice, and where we go from here...

ROLL ON: Owning Your Story

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the second installment of our newly-minted 'ask me anything' themed series, 'Roll On:' -- a twist on my usual format in which I share my...

Knox Robinson on The Divided States of America

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 Against the backdrop of a global pandemic has emerged the most powerful civil rights movement of our lifetime -- an irrefutably historic moment that...

This Is America: Byron Davis & Phil Allen, Jr.

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mass demonstrations continue to spread across the nation — and now, the world — for the 20th day and counting. For many, this has been a wake-up c...

Roll On: America's Overdue (R)Evolution

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It feels wrong to talk about anything other than this current historic moment. So let's address it, head on. The first in what I anticipate will be an...

Doug Evans On Food Inequality, The Power of Sprouts & Lessons Learned from Failure

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A recurring theme of this show is deconstructing peak performance. Over the years, I've shared the success equations of. Olympic champions, entrepren...

Become An Idea Machine With James Altucher: Create, Experiment & Adapt

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The dystopia is here. Chaos, confusion, fear and anger. Horrific racism. Generations of pain fueling rioting and violence. Death and illness. Falterin...

How Not To Diet With Michael Greger, MD

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to reliable nutrition information, the internet is a warn-torn, metastasizing mushroom cloud of toxic half-truths and misinformation. Ho...

Remembering David Clark

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On May 21, 2020, the world lost a treasure. A beloved, 2-time RRP alumni, David Clark was one of the most courageous, resilient and authentic human ...

Good Grief: Guru Singh On Death & Loss

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another edition of Guru Multiverse — the latest in my ongoing series of spiritual deep dives with Guru Singh, my treasured friend ...

For Colin O'Brady, Infinite Love Fuels Human Potential

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning for his fourth appearance on the podcast, Colin O'Brady is here to elaborate. Longtime listeners are well acquainted with Colin's story fro...

Trans Athlete Chris Mosier On Making History (+ Nadia)

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Chris Mosier — arguably the most prominent and accomplished transgender athlete working to progress cultural perceptions and activate legislati...

Dr. David Katz: The Choreography of Contagion Interdiction

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The media fervor currently swirling the pandemic is a fever of conflicting data and performative politics. Black and white, it's either sequester ad i...

Ingrid Newkirk Is Animal Rights’ Provocateur In Chief

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A true force of nature, today's guest needs little introduction. Meet Ingrid Newkirk. The original doyenne of animal activism, Ingrid is the legendary...

Kamal Ravikant On Why Self-Love Is Everything

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I've got nothing but love for stories of personal metamorphosis, perhaps the most predominant theme of this show. We call it the hero’s journey. Arc...

Chris Hauth: Tactics For The Quarantined Athlete (+ Mishka!)

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Coronavirus has canceled more than just school, work, and social outings. It’s also canceled sports. The Olympics. And even that race you've been tr...

Shane Parrish: A Former Spy On How To Think Smarter

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every single day you make about 35,000 decisions. Our lives truly are the sum of our decisions compounded. What we do and what we decide quite litera...

What Nick Butter Learned Running A Marathon In Every Single Country

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Completing a marathon is a noble accomplishment. How about completing a marathon on every continent? A feat of a lifetime. Now imagine completing a ma...

Charles Eisenstein On The Coronation

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the deepest integrative thinkers active today, today's guest is a voice both crucial and integral to this conversation. Meet Charles Eisenstein...

Leah Garcés On Turning Adversaries Into Allies — Leveraging Empathy To Change Animal Agriculture

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Leah Garcés joins the podcast with a public service announcement: everything you think you know about chicken is wrong. The new president of ...

IN-Q Wants You To Inquire Within

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As we navigate this perilous moment, may we find some sliver of grace. May we embrace beauty. Choose curiosity over rigidity. Compassion and fullness ...

Zach Bush, MD On A Pandemic Of Possibility

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The pandemic presents an opportune time to get re-acquainted with Zach Bush, MD. A triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine,...

Michael Klaper, MD Is Educating The Next Generation of Doctors

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we honor this long-standing tradition with one of my favorite medical minds. Meet Michael Klaper, MD. For the past 40 years, Dr. Klaper has dis...

Taking Care In The Time of Coronavirus

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A diversion from my typical format, today I sit down with my wife Julie Piatt to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. For those unfamiliar, Julie is an a...

Dan Peres: From Opiod Slave To Sober Salvation

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share one man’s journey into the depths of opioid addiction despair -- what happened, what it was like, and how he ultimately found a way ou...

Dan Buettner On The Secrets For Living Long & Well

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chances are you've heard the term Blue Zones, coined in reference to five hidden slivers of the world that boast the highest per capita populations...

Lessons Learned & Empathy Earned: The Story Behind The Story

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Now for something a little bit different. What it was like. What happened. And what it's like now. Moments shared. Lessons learned. And the growth tha...

Mel Urie On Conquering The Impossible: How To Live A 'No Excuse' Life

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last few months, I've had the privilege of hosting conversations with an impressive litany of powerhouse women breaking paradigms across a w...

Sadie Lincoln Is Rewriting The Fitness Story -- Thoughts On Movement, Community, Risk & Vulnerability

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The alarm goes off and from that moment forward, life is a harried rush. Commuting, coffee, e-mails, meetings and take out. Getting Jenny to soccer pr...

John Joseph & Mishka Shubaly Are My Reservoir Dogs

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

500 EPISODES. Over seven years ago, I sat down in a damp and echo-y warehouse on the north shore of Kauai and hit record for the very first time. Ther...

Cyrus Khambatta, PhD & Robby Barbaro, MPH Are Mastering Diabetes

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A full blown epidemic in the developed world, diabetes currently afflicts an astonishing 30 million people in the US alone, despite the fact that 1 ou...

Rewind Your Clock: David Sinclair, PhD Wants To 'Cure' Aging

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aging is inevitable. Everybody grows old. Everyone dies. We accept these statements as fact. But what if they're just stories based on history and our...

Gregg Renfrew Leads The Clean Beauty Movement

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You might be surprised to learn that approximately 84,000 chemicals currently find their way into commercial products -- with over 1,500 new chemicals...

Chef Iliana Regan Is A Boss: Thoughts On Sobriety, Literary Acclaim & Foraging

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Iliana Regan. A self-taught chef and author, Iliana has faced and overcome a litany of obstacles from substance abuse to sexual discrimination, ...

The Poet Laureate Of Running: Rickey Gates On Endurance & Empathy

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Rickey Gates. Both idiosyncratic and extraordinary, you may know Rickey as a distinguished ultra-runner. But peer just beneath the surface of hi...

Lindsay Crouse Is Changing The Game For Women's Sports

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A perfect companion piece to my recent conversation with Lauren Fleshman -- and in furtherance of better understanding the issues that swirl around ...

Lauren Fleshman Is Empowering Women Athletes

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Lauren Fleshman. One of the greatest middle-distance runners in American history, Lauren has a storied history of breaking both records and para...

Balancing Your Hormones With Neal Barnard, MD

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A predominant theme of this podcast is the profound impact of nutrition on long-term well-being. Less discussed is the importance of hormonal health...

Kelly McGonigal Wants You To Fall In Love With Movement

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We equate the new year with potential energy. It's an opportunity to re-evaluate one's trajectory. A permission grant to chart a new course of self-di...

Chadd Wright: Don’t Give Pain A Voice

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Chadd Wright. Reared in the mountains of rural northwest Georgia, Chadd grew up obsessed with becoming a SEAL. But when the Navy discovered a r...

The Best Of 2019: Part II

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Best Of 2019: Part I

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 tak...

Kendra Little Is Becoming More: Broadening The Gender Identity Conversation

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Rangan Chatterjee, MD On Quelling Stress, Cultivating Intimacy & Reinventing Health Care

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re going to talk about stress. In proper doses it’s actually beneficial, promoting resilience -- both physical and mental. This week’s ...

Julie Piatt: Seeing The Divinity In Everything

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, ak...

Breaking Boston: Scott Fauble Is Leading American Marathoners Into The Olympics

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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-be...

Ryland Engelhart’s Philosophy Is Gratitude: Thoughts On Soil, Sacred Commerce & Sustainability

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Last week we explored the world of regenerative farming, soil health and biodiversity as critical levers to improve human health. Consolidate food se...

Soil Is Everything: John & Molly Chester’s Biggest Little Farm

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Biodiversity. Regenerative agriculture. Ecological sustainability. Carbon drawdown. Climate change reversal. These are popular themes that recur regu...

Awareness Is A Superpower

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Making his 9th appearance on the podcast, today marks another mind-bending deep dive into the multiverse with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and fav...

He Ran Across America — On Plants

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine running an ultramarathon. It’s a huge undertaking for anyone. And a bucket list dream for many. Now imagine running an ultramarathon every d...

Edward Norton: Thoughts On Ego, Taking Big Swings & Speaking Truth To Power

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, today Edward Norton graces the podcast to discuss his fascinating life and perspective on filmmaki...

Dean Karnazes Is Running For Good: Lessons On Longevity & Embracing Discomfort

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Rodrigo y Gabriela: Musical Mystics On Mettavolution, Meditation & Mastery (+ Mini-Concert!)

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Stop Compromising Yourself: Mark Manson On Hope, Human Dignity & The Perils of Comfort

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Amelia Boone Is A Human Being (And Still A Badass)

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 fema...

Can A Burger Help Save The Planet? Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown Says Yes

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...