The Rich Roll Podcast

We Can Solve Climate Change Now: Paul Hawken & IN-Q LIVE

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm ecstatic to share my first live podcast event, recorded at the Los Angeles Wilshire Ebell Theatre on September 27, 2019. For all of us, this podca...

Chase Jarvis: Creativity Is Our Birthright

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conventional wisdom frames creativity as the purview of a certain select few — a rare gift that eludes us mere mortals. This is a lie. We are all b...

The Craving Mind: Dr. Jud Brewer On Treating Addiction With Mindfulness

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Addiction is tenacious. We're all craven animals, vulnerable to habits that don't serve us. Whether it’s a constantly checking social media, binge ...

Ryan Holiday: Stillness Is The Path To Everything We Want In Life

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

He's best known for popularizing Stoicism — an ancient philosophical yet highly practical operating system he pioneered to mainstream, modern adopti...

Laila Ali’s Champion Mindset Begins With Self-Belief

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you find your path in the vast shadow cast by one of history's most accomplished and beloved humans? For Laila Ali, the daughter of late globa...

The Seed Of Infinity: Guru Singh On Consciousness

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Newly rebranded from Guru Corner to Guru Multiverse — because after all the infinite has no sharp edges — today marks yet another deep dive wit...

Kelly Corrigan Is The Poet Laureate Of The Ordinary

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Love. Connection. Pain. Finding the universal in the specific. And beauty in the mundane. This is but a few of the themes explored today with the woma...

David Epstein On Why Late Bloomers Win

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conventional wisdom dictates that mastery demands an early start. Relentless focus at the exclusion of other pursuits. And as many hours of deliberate...

Keep Evolving: Julie Piatt Returns

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Has it really been a full year since Julie appeared on the podcast? Well that's just not right. So today marks the latest installment in my ongoing se...

Lori Gottlieb: Stories From A Therapist In Therapy

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about talking to someone. Personally, I've been in and out of therapy for more than two decades. Over the last couple years, I've been dee...

Tony Riddle Wants To Rewild Your Life

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Screens and cubicles. Shoes and chairs. Fluorescent lights and air conditioned offices. Processed foods. Netflix and chill. Disconnecting us from ou...

Gwen Jorgensen’s Champion Mindset: Big Dreams, Taking Risks & Following Your Heart

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does a relatively conservative, risk averse person evolve into an unbreakable champion? Someone confident enough to put everything on the line for...

How to Unlearn: Humble The Poet On Simple Truths For A Better Life

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We craft our identity around story. And that story is comprised of beliefs. But you are not your beliefs. And that story isn't just incomplete, it's g...

Annaka Harris On Consciousness

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is consciousness? How does it arise? And why does it exist? We take ‘experience' for granted. But the very existence of consciousness raises pr...

Amanda Palmer On Radical Compassion & The Power Of Vulnerability

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is many things. A fiercely independent singer, songwriter and musician. A bestselling author and blogger. A playwright and director. A r...

Toby Morse On Punk, Parenting & PMA

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tattoos. High intensity sound. Stage diving. For the unfamiliar, it's chaos. Scary. Violent, even. But to today's guest, being hardcore straight edge...

Titus Welliver On Gratitude & Great Art

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Hey it's that guy. You know the guy, right? The guy with the crazy moustache in that Ben Affleck movie? The Man In Black from Lost? The Irish gang...

Zach Bush, MD Wants You To Let Go Of Your Story

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

He’s back! One of the most fascinating and popular guests to grace this platform, Today Zach Bush, MD returns for a third mind-altering bend around ...

Matthew Futterman On The Secrets of Speed & Endurance

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is the secret to running impossibly fast? Or distances longer than previously imagined? Beginning in the 1960's, an unknown farm boy turned coach...

Pro Boxer Mike Lee On Why Mindset Is Everything

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

To be totally honest, I don't follow the pugilistic arts all that closely. But professional boxer barely describes this week's guest — a man who ha...

Jeff Gordinier Is Hungry: Perfect Plates, Punk Rock & Prolific Prose

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why is great food important? How and why did restaurants become culturally significant? And what life lessons can be gleaned from the world's greatest...

Miguel McKelvey Is Reimagining The Workplace — How Design Fuels Human Connection

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The tectonic plates of the workplace landscape are rapidly shifting. Gone are the days of multi-decade corporate allegiance, replaced with project-bas...

Dave Roll: Meditations On Character, Integrity & Leadership

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For reasons both obvious and perhaps less so, this week's episode holds a very special place in my heart. There is something unique about sitting befo...

Rebecca Rusch Is The Queen Of Pain

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sit down with Rebecca Rusch – one of the world’s greatest adventure athletes. Rebecca is a 7-time World Champion, best-selling author,...

Gemma Newman, MD Is The Plant Power Doctor

20 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live during our recent Plantpower Italia retreat in Tuscany, I'm delighted to share a fun and highly informative conversation and audience Q&...

The Awakening Of Russell Brand

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Every podcaster has their dream list — guests they fantasize interviewing. From day one, today's guest has occupied my top slot. Officially, Russel...

Cal Newport on Digital Minimalism: Why Focus Is the New Superpower

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's become increasingly harder to just put the phone down. Because the latest apps and digital platforms are specifically designed to addict, we hav...

Sanjay Gupta, MD On Chasing Health, Work-Life Balance & Responsible Journalism

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Human existence is but the blink of an eye. It doesn’t take much research to think about how we evolved and why we evolve the way that we do.” ...

You Are A Superorganism: Ara Katz & Raja Dhir On The Power Of Microbes

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“We are, by definition, an ecosystem. The microbiome reveals a more connected biology, radically transforming our approach to medicine, hygiene, die...

Andy Ramage On Creating The ‘One Year No Beer’ Movement & How Alcohol-Freedom Unlocked His Potential

26 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, I have openly shared my personal journey with alcoholism and that of many guests. A lifeline for the desperate many that struggle in ...

Doug Bopst On Fitness, Faith & The Jail Cell That Saved His Life

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Always focus on how far you've come, not how far you have to go.”  Doug Bopst Admittedly, It's a thrill to converse with renown experts, world-...

Jesse Thomas: Work Hard, Play Harder & Love Hardest

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“There’s just no substitute for working hard.”  Jesse Thomas He's one of the world’s most popular and accomplished professional triathletes....

Pete Holmes: Comedy! Sex! God!

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian! Writer! Author! Spiritual seeker! One of my favorite people, Pete Holmes needs no introduction. But I'm going to give it to you anyway. A ...

The Awakening Of Jeff Grant: From Addiction & Incarceration To Prison Ministry

10 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An epidemic of colossal proportions, millions struggle with substance addiction. Suffering in silence, they too often slip through the cracks, despera...

Freeze Solo: Colin O’Brady Is The First to Cross Antarctica Alone & Unassisted

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Life has taught me one essential truth: the human spirit is boundless. Just when you think we’ve reached the absolute pinnacle of what’s physical...

Lisa Damour, PhD On Parenting Teens Under Pressure

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s expedition takes us into the beautifully mysterious world of parenting, with a specific lens on navigating the perplexing vicissitudes of t...

Optimizing Spring Training: Chris Hauth Returns

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

David Sinclair On Extending Human Lifespan & The Science Behind Aging

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody grows old. Everyone dies. But is this scientific fact? Or is it merely a story based on history and our current understanding of biology? Wh...

The Strava Story: Building A Fitness Community Fueled By Emotional Connection

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Riding up a local canyon climb back in what must have been late 2009, my Airstream-dwelling, frequent cycling compadre Stu Bone couldn't stop talking ...

Guru Singh On Positivity — Why Receptivity Is The Better Path

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to yet another edition Guru Corner featuring Guru Singh, my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical. Fusing Eastern mysticism ...

Kevin Smith On The Heart Attack That Saved His Life & The Art Of Prolific Creativity

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year. In other words, America's number one killer claims 1 out of every 4 death...

David Bronner On Cosmic Engagement, Conscious Capitalism & Cultivating Unity

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eat local. Buy organic. Avoid GMO. Give back. Be of service. These are all great practices. Good for your health. Good for humanity. And good for the ...

Mike Posner On Making Art, Embracing Growth & Walking Across America

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An accomplished singer, songwriter, poet & producer, Mike Posner knows what it's like to be rich and famous. He also knows what it's like to be forg...

Jack Dorsey On Solitude, Self-Care & Shouldering The Health of Global Conversation

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine shouldering responsibility of one of the planet's largest social networks. Now imagine that's just one of your jobs, the second focused on rei...

The Paradox of Passion With Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 frequ...

Nadia Bolz-Weber Is Shameless — Reconciling Sex & God With Grace

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we continue my exploration of faith with one of the most fascinating spiritual leaders in America today — a Lutheran pastor and public theolog...

Brian Koppelman On The Artist Within, Nurturing Your Voice & The Importance Of Consistent Creative Practice

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest was always creative, but never thought of himself of an artist. Then Brian Koppelman shifted his mindset. He adopted consistent daily p...

San Quentin To Saved: Chris Schuhmacher’s Last Mile To Redemption

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is a story of mistakes made. Of penance served. And the hard wrought path to atonement, self-forgiveness, and ultimately redemption. It begins wi...

Tom Bilyeu On Exiting The Matrix, How To Develop ‘Techne’ & Why Mindset Is Everything

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The War Inside: Combat Veteran Sarah Lee On PTSD & How Cycling America Saved Her Life

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine finding yourself in a place so painful, dark and hopeless that suicide feels like the only option. Welcome to post traumatic stress disorder. ...

Eat Plants Not Animals: James Aspey Is Defending The Voiceless

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Todd Herman On The Alter Ego Effect: Unlocking The Hero Within

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 gues...

The Queens Of EPIC5: Danielle Grabol & Melissa Urie On Girl Power Grit

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2010, the tireless and intrepid Jason Lester hoodwinked me into his latest fit of voluntary suffering insanity: an attempt to complete 5 Ironman-d...

Marco Borges’ Greenprint For Your Best Self & A Better World

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“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 w...

Damien Mander: The Vegan Sniper On How Women Are Winning The War On Big Game Poaching

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Di...

Dare To Be You In A World That Values Conformity

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another edition Guru Corner featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical, Guru Singh. Fusing Eastern mysticism wit...

Kílian Jornet: Summiting The Mind Of The World’s Greatest Mountain Runner

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Addiction & Depression: Johann Hari On Lost Connections

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Winter Fitness & The Canon Of Consistency With Chris Hauth

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Zach Bush, MD On The Science & Spirituality of Human And Planetary Transformation

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

You Can’t Hurt David Goggins: Going Beyond Motivation & Why Mindset Is Everything

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“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...

The Best of 2018: Part II

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 podc...

The Best of 2018: Part I

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 takin...

Dr. Dean & Anne Ornish: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine To Undo Disease & Live Better

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, m...

How Dirt Diva Catra Corbett Was Reborn On The Run

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If Ross Edgley is a real-life Aquaman, I nominate ultrarunner extraordinaire Catra Corbett as a real-life Wonder Woman. Definitely one of the plane...

Ross Edgley Is The Real Aquaman — Lessons In Fortitude From (Arguably) The Fittest Man Alive

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

To be certain, we face great challenges — global climate change, political divisiveness, mass shootings, social & economic disparity, chronic diseas...

Jimmy Chin & Chai Vasarhelyi On The Making of ‘Free Solo’ & Living Beyond Fear

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

If you enjoyed my conversations with adventure athletes Alex Honnold (RRP 351), Conrad Anker (RRP 170), Hilaree Nelson (RRP 364) and Colin O'Brady (RR...

The Iceman Cometh: Wim Hof On Elevating Consciousness & Amplifying Human Potential

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 su...

Lindsey Vonn’s Got Grit: Lessons From The World’s Most Decorated Female Ski Racer

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 introduct...

Music Mogul Jason Flom On Reforming Criminal Justice & Resurrecting Rock ‘N Roll

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 cur...

How Josh LaJaunie Lost 200+ Pounds & Reinvented Himself: Thoughts On Mindset, Habits & Giving Back

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I have never met a more inspirational everyman example of healthy, transformative living than Josh LaJaunie. After 400+ episodes of the podcast, our ...

Bruce Friedrich On The Clean Meat Revolution

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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. Ho...

James Clear On Why Habits Are The Compound Interest of Self-Improvement

28 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How To Raise A Conscious Child With Guru Singh

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another edition Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mys...

Scott Harrison Is Not Afraid Of Work Without End

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Jamie Dornan & Sacha Gervasi On The Delusion of Celebrity & The Life of Hervé

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

Fiona Oakes & Keegan Kuhn Are Running For Good

11 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features a conversation conducted before a live audience at the Laemmle Royal Theatre in Los Angles with acclaimed British ultra-runn...

KJ Dell’Antonia Wants You To Be A Happier Parent

07 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ou...

Jedidiah Jenkins On Shaking The Sleeping Self & The Quest To Live Without Regrets

30 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Knox Robinson On Why Running Is An Act of Rebellion

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Shalan...

Disrupting Depression With Guru Singh

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another edition Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mys...

Yuval Noah Harari On Why Clarity is Power

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What is the relationship between history and biology? What is the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals? Is there justice in his...

Strength Coach Mike Mahler Wants To Optimize Your Hormones

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we ponder health, we tend to think about things like diet and exercise. Overlooked in this conversation is the primacy of hormone regulation. Che...

Dublin Live: Cultivating Community with The Happy Pear

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sanjay Rawal On Running As Spiritual Practice

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Most contemplate running as exercise. A physical practice we reluctantly endure. An uncomfortable discipline we tolerate for the sake of fitness. For ...

John Joseph On The PMA Effect: Transcending Labels & Transforming Lives

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Power of Ceremony and Ritual with Julie Piatt

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Tony Hawk Is Still Killing It At 50: Do What You Love & Live Outside Your Comfort Zone

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pro Bodybuilder Nimai Delgado On Vegan Gains, Training Pains & Changing The Game

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Live Life Awake: The Art & Science of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another special mid-week conversation lifted from our recent retreat in Italy featuring Colin Hudon and Jennifer Ayres. Wise beyond his yea...

Bassem Youssef: The Jon Stewart of Egypt On Political Satire, The Power of Plants & The Pursuit of Happiness

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ex...

Superfood Superman Darin Olien On Barùkas, Breath & Brain States

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Finding Joy In Simplicity With The Happy Pear

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Conducted live during our recent Plantpower Italia retreat, this special mid-week edition of the podcast features my third conversation with Stephen &...

John McAvoy: From Armed Robbery To Professional Athlete — One Man Reformed Through The Power of Sport

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I can say without equivocation John McAvoy's story of metamorphosis is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales I h...

Eduardo Garcia Is The Bionic Chef: Regret Nothing, Forgive Everything

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine yourself alone in the Montana backcountry. You're doing what you love — camping, hiking and simply enjoying the wilderness — when you stum...

Training Versus Exercise: Chris Hauth On The Athlete Mindset

05 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Rangan Chatterjee, MD on How to Make Disease Disappear

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The developed world is mired in a cataclysmic epidemic of chronic lifestyle illness. Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, depression a...

How Des Linden Won Boston: Lessons on Big Goals, Showing Up & Loving The Work

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Power of Owning Your Story

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 r...

Utkarsh Ambudkar Is Breaking Hollywood Stereotypes

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 thou...