The Rich Roll Podcast
Episodes
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...
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...