The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast

Rich Roll

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

Happiness Is A Direction: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks On Navigating Crisis, Building Better Relationships, Finding Meaning, & What Actually Makes Us Happy

Happiness Is A Direction: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks On Navigating Crisis, Building Better Relationships, Finding Meaning, & What Actually Makes Us Happy

Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and the world’s leading researcher on happiness. This conversation explores the ineffable nature of happiness and meaning, explores why success addiction plagues high achievers, and discusses how science can open a portal to deeper truths. We investigate the dualistic tension between striving and surrender, as Arthur reveals how our fixation on striving often obscures the true source of happiness. Through a captivating shift in

Feb 17, • 2:20:43

Rivian Founder RJ Scaringe Is Building The Future: Leadership, Mindset, Innovation, & His Mission To Decarbonize Transportation

Rivian Founder RJ Scaringe Is Building The Future: Leadership, Mindset, Innovation, & His Mission To Decarbonize Transportation

RJ Scaringe is the visionary founder of Rivian, who turned his childhood obsession with engines into one of automotive history’s most audacious ventures. This conversation explores the intractable challenges of starting a car company from scratch, balancing “extreme optimism” with “robust realism,” and why this moment represents a once-in-a-planet opportunity to reinvent transportation.  RJ shares intimate details of Rivian’s journey toward a carbon-neutral future, from nearly running o

Feb 13, • 1:27:31

Fasting For Longevity: Valter Longo, PhD Shares Cutting-Edge Fasting Science & Optimal Nutrition Protocols For Lifespan Extension & Disease Prevention

Fasting For Longevity: Valter Longo, PhD Shares Cutting-Edge Fasting Science & Optimal Nutrition Protocols For Lifespan Extension & Disease Prevention

Dr. Valter Longo is a pioneering longevity researcher, Director of the USC Longevity Institute, and one of TIME’s 50 most influential people in healthcare.This conversation explores his groundbreaking Fasting Mimicking Diet and its profound implications for aging, disease treatment, and longevity. From cancer therapy to diabetes reversal, Valter reveals how therapeutic fasting could transform modern medicine.Along the way, Valter challenges my long-held assumptions about protein intake

Feb 10, • 2:03:27

Live Through Your Heart: Supermodel Elle Macpherson On Building Confidence, 20+ Years of Sobriety, Natural Wellness, & Learning to Trust Yourself

Live Through Your Heart: Supermodel Elle Macpherson On Building Confidence, 20+ Years of Sobriety, Natural Wellness, & Learning to Trust Yourself

Elle Macpherson is a record-breaking Sports Illustrated cover model, pioneering entrepreneur, and the ineffable force behind the global wellness empire WelleCo. This conversation explores the intersection of intuition and business acumen, chronicling Elle’s iconoclastic journey from supermodel to mogul. We discuss her audacious choices, from walking away from Ford Models to build her own agency to following her heart’s wisdom in health decisions. Through stories of sobriety, spiritualit

Feb 3, • 2:01:33

Win The Inside Game: High Performance Psychology, Busting Fitness Myths, & Getting Unstuck With Elite Coach Steve Magness

Win The Inside Game: High Performance Psychology, Busting Fitness Myths, & Getting Unstuck With Elite Coach Steve Magness

Steve Magness is a renowned performance expert and author of “Win the Inside Game,” who has dedicated his career to examining why we often calcify into patterns that no longer serve us. This conversation explores how our modern obsession with achievement often leads to self-sabotage. Through the aperture of his journey from elite runner to pioneering coach, Steve offers a framework for sustainable excellence that emphasizes internal growth over external validation. Steve reveals how soc

Jan 30, • 2:20:41

The 5 Types of Wealth: Sahil Bloom On Why Time, Friends, Mind & Body Always Come Before Money

The 5 Types of Wealth: Sahil Bloom On Why Time, Friends, Mind & Body Always Come Before Money

Sahil Bloom is a Stanford athlete turned finance executive whose life took an unexpected turn when a friend's observation catalyzed a complete reevaluation of success.This conversation explores his perspective on wealth, which transcends traditional metrics to embrace a more expansive definition of abundance. We discuss his framework of the Five Types of Wealth, the power of tiny actions to reshape destiny, and how to deploy your attention toward what truly matters.He shares profound in

Jan 27, • 2:06:23

Introducing Feel Better, Live More: The Secret To A Happy Life With Eliud Kipchoge (The World’s Fastest Man)

Introducing Feel Better, Live More: The Secret To A Happy Life With Eliud Kipchoge (The World’s Fastest Man)

Today I’m sharing an episode of Feel Better, Live More hosted by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee.In this episode, Dr. Chatterjee sits down with Eliud Kipchoge, the legendary Kenyan long-distance runner who became the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon.Subscribe to Feel Better, Live More on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

Jan 23, • 1:47:43

Dr. Rhonda Patrick On Why Exercise Fuels The Brain, How Microplastics Poison The Body, & The Science Of Fitness

Dr. Rhonda Patrick On Why Exercise Fuels The Brain, How Microplastics Poison The Body, & The Science Of Fitness

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a renowned scientist, researcher, and the founder of FoundMyFitness.This conversation explores how exercise enhances brain function—upending old beliefs about lactate—while examining new research on microplastics’ accumulation in our bodies and practical ways to protect ourselves.In the process, Rhonda helps me understand my own relationship with exercise intensity and chronic exposure to environmental toxins.As always, Rhonda provides fascinating insights along wi

Jan 20, • 2:50:00

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Final Prescription for America

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Final Prescription for America

Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy is America’s Surgeon General, a visionary public health leader, and architect of groundbreaking initiatives addressing loneliness and youth mental health. This conversation—likely his final interview in office—reveals how disconnection underlies our growing health challenges. We explore the parental mental health crisis, the impact of social media on youth, and his powerful parting prescription for America: choose community. While his recent landmark adviso

Jan 16, • 2:04:53

Slow, Stop, & Reverse Aging: Peter Diamandis On Longevity Protocols, Lifestyle Medicine, & Optimizing Healthspan

Slow, Stop, & Reverse Aging: Peter Diamandis On Longevity Protocols, Lifestyle Medicine, & Optimizing Healthspan

Peter Diamandis is a renowned physician, futurist, and the founder of XPRIZE, whose paradigm-shifting work transforms our understanding of aging and human potential.This conversation delves into the duality of our longevity revolution: the simple, actionable tools accessible to anyone today, and the bold technologies that could reshape our future. From innovative diagnostics to organ regeneration, Peter details why this decade might fundamentally alter our relationship with aging.Along

Jan 13, • 2:01:09

The (Not So) Subtle Art Of Mark Manson: The Truth About Self-Help, Transformation, & Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck

The (Not So) Subtle Art Of Mark Manson: The Truth About Self-Help, Transformation, & Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck

Mark Manson is a renowned author and cultural critic, known for “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”—a global phenomenon that has remained on the NYT bestseller list for an unprecedented 328 weeks. This conversation explores the paradox between genuine growth and modern self-help culture. We discuss Mark’s dramatic transformation, his contrarian views on personal development, why being intelligent often hinders change, and how the most effective solutions in life are typically the bori

Jan 6, • 2:01:51

The Best Of 2024: Part Two

The Best Of 2024: Part Two

In this concluding chapter of our “Best Of” 2024 series, we share wisdom from an extraordinary group of changemakers who challenged our assumptions and expanded our possibilities. From a septuagenarian fitness icon to Spider-Man himself, from free solo climbers to modern mystics—each guest illuminated different facets of human potential. Their stories of courage, creativity, and conscious living remind us that transformation is always possible. I’m deeply grateful to our guests for thei

Dec 30, 2024 • 2:07:39

The Best Of 2024: Part One

The Best Of 2024: Part One

We are here to grow. We are here to transform. This is our birthright. This is our purpose. As the year ends, I want to honor this truth by sharing insights from some of the most remarkable voices who joined us in 2024. In this first of our two-part Best Of series, we revisit conversations that challenged and inspired us to reach higher. From stories of survival and rebirth, to breakthroughs in longevity science and brain health, to raw conversations about athletics and consciousness—ea

Dec 26, 2024 • 2:10:57

Make Change That Lasts: Break Free From Bad Habits & Transform Your Life For Good With Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

Make Change That Lasts: Break Free From Bad Habits & Transform Your Life For Good With Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a renowned physician, one of Britain’s most influential medical voices, and author of the new book, “Make Change That Lasts.”This conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience and human potential as it introduces his groundbreaking concept of “minimal reliance.” Dr. Chatterjee deconstructs why we remain tethered to patterns that no longer serve us, while offering actionable tools for lasting change.Don’t miss this conversation—it might transform your th

Dec 23, 2024 • 2:18:27

Entrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To Success

Entrepreneurship Is A Mindset: Shopify President Harley Finkelstein On Why Failure Is The Path To Success

Harley Finkelstein is Shopify’s President and an entrepreneur who started his first company at 13.This conversation explores the intersection of commerce and personal growth through Harley’s iconoclastic lens. We discuss democratizing entrepreneurship, the role of anxiety as fuel for achievement, and why this might be the most generative moment in history to start a business.Harley challenges my self-perception as an entrepreneur, forcing me to untether from limiting beliefs about what

Dec 16, 2024 • 2:13:52

An Uncomfortable Conversation With Josh Szeps: Media Silos, Disagreeing With Grace, Protecting Liberal Democracy, & What The 2024 Election Was Really About

An Uncomfortable Conversation With Josh Szeps: Media Silos, Disagreeing With Grace, Protecting Liberal Democracy, & What The 2024 Election Was Really About

Josh Szeps is a renowned broadcaster, host of Uncomfortable Conversations, and a former voice of Australia’s public radio who brings discernment to our most difficult dialogues.This conversation explores why genuine dialogue matters in an age of tribal certainties. We discuss the derangement of our information landscape, the erosion of shared truth, and how to navigate today’s most contentious issues with grace and humor.Josh is a rare voice who can untangle complex issues without ampli

Dec 12, 2024 • 2:23:03

The Neuroscience Of Memory: Deja Vu, Photographic Memory, Improving Cognition & Why We Remember With Charan Ranganath, PhD

The Neuroscience Of Memory: Deja Vu, Photographic Memory, Improving Cognition & Why We Remember With Charan Ranganath, PhD

Dr. Charan Ranganath is a prominent neuroscientist, a professor at UC Davis, and the author of the influential book “Why We Remember.” This conversation explores the profound intersection of neuroscience and human experience. Charan reveals that our most resonant memories resemble paintings more than photographs, continuously reshaped by the present moment. We discuss the role of memory in identity, survival, and healing, as well as its implications in our digital age. During our exchan

Dec 9, 2024 • 2:34:59

The Mad Scientist Of Ultra-Endurance: David Roche’s Hyper-Precise Experiment That Broke The Leadville 100 Record

The Mad Scientist Of Ultra-Endurance: David Roche’s Hyper-Precise Experiment That Broke The Leadville 100 Record

David Roche is an iconoclastic ultrarunner who broke one of running’s most hallowed records at the Leadville 100—in his first attempt at the distance.This conversation explores his audacious and counterintuitive approach to endurance performance, emphasizing scientific precision over conventional wisdom. Through meticulous experimentation and the courage to “Disrespect the distance,” David signals a new era in human performance.He recounts his journey from college football to record-bre

Dec 2, 2024 • 2:36:09

The Norwegian Train Gets Back On Track: Kristian Blummenfelt Unpacks Kona, The Olympics, Training, & Lessons On Resilience After Failure

The Norwegian Train Gets Back On Track: Kristian Blummenfelt Unpacks Kona, The Olympics, Training, & Lessons On Resilience After Failure

Kristian Blummenfelt is an Olympic champion, sub-7-hour Ironman record holder, and master practitioner of the Norwegian Method—a revolutionary, science-driven approach to endurance training.This conversation explores elite performance through a unique lens: an Olympic champion analyzing consecutive setbacks in Paris and Kona with methodical precision, while demonstrating extraordinary resilience by winning Frankfurt just weeks after Paris. He offers rare insight into the mind of an athl

Nov 28, 2024 • 1:16:13

Root Cause Health: Robin Berzin, MD On Functional Medicine, Longevity For Women, GLP-1s, Hormone Therapy, & Utilizing Lifestyle For Long-Term Well-Being

Root Cause Health: Robin Berzin, MD On Functional Medicine, Longevity For Women, GLP-1s, Hormone Therapy, & Utilizing Lifestyle For Long-Term Well-Being

Dr. Robin Berzin is the Founder and CEO of Parsley Health, and a paradigm-shifting force in primary care who’s made functional medicine accessible to millions.This conversation explores the interplay between modern healthcare and her approach to healing, which emphasizes treating root causes over merely managing symptoms with medications. Her revolutionary “Brains, Bones and Booty” protocol changes how we think about women’s longevity, while her tech-enabled approach to functional medic

Nov 25, 2024 • 2:16:50

Reignite Your Relationship: Esther Perel On Desire, Intimacy, Sex, & Long-Term Love

Reignite Your Relationship: Esther Perel On Desire, Intimacy, Sex, & Long-Term Love

Esther Perel is a renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and host of the groundbreaking podcast “Where Should We Begin?”This conversation explores the vicissitudes of modern love and Esther’s non-judgmental approach to relationships, emphasizing the tension between our need for security and our yearning for freedom. Through her uniquely multicultural lens, she highlights how our increasingly atomized world impacts intimacy, desire, and human connection.Along the way, Esther exper

Nov 18, 2024 • 2:06:29

The Color Of Everything: Cory Richards On Big Peaks, Being Bi-Polar, Healing From Trauma, PTSD, & Alcoholism

The Color Of Everything: Cory Richards On Big Peaks, Being Bi-Polar, Healing From Trauma, PTSD, & Alcoholism

Cory Richards is a renowned National Geographic photographer and artist behind the iconic avalanche selfie that graced the magazine’s 125th-anniversary cover.This conversation explores the paradox of achievement and healing through Cory’s raw lens on mental health, trauma, and the persistent need to matter. From teenage homelessness to becoming the first American to summit an 8000-meter peak in winter, Cory reveals how our greatest strengths can become our most binding prisons.We peel b

Nov 14, 2024 • 2:25:48

The Invisible Injury: Champion Cyclist Rebecca Rusch On Healing From A Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion Awareness & Why Acceptance Is Strength

The Invisible Injury: Champion Cyclist Rebecca Rusch On Healing From A Traumatic Brain Injury, Concussion Awareness & Why Acceptance Is Strength

Rebecca Rusch is a legendary endurance athlete, 7x world champion, and protagonist of the Emmy-winning film “Blood Road.”This conversation explores the esoteric intersection of trauma and transformation, sparked by a fateful bike crash on Veterans Day 2021. We discuss her Byzantine journey through the healthcare system, the invisible epidemic of brain injury, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and the profound shift from warrior to healer.In doing so, we examine the universe’s more profound

Nov 11, 2024 • 2:04:15

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson: The Metal God On Piloting 757s Through War Zones, Surviving Cancer, Olympic Fencing & Why He Could Be A Sleeper MI6 Agent

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson: The Metal God On Piloting 757s Through War Zones, Surviving Cancer, Olympic Fencing & Why He Could Be A Sleeper MI6 Agent

Bruce Dickinson is the legendary frontman of Iron Maiden and a true polymath—a commercial airline pilot, Olympic-caliber fencer, author, and cancer survivor.Joined by acclaimed filmmaker, close collaborator, and mutual friend Sacha Gervasi, we explore Bruce’s approach to creativity—from music to aviation, and humanitarian service. We discuss his journey from bullied schoolboy to global rock icon, his unique cognitive abilities, and how flying into war zones has shaped his worldview.EXCL

Nov 4, 2024 • 2:29:17

Our Greatest Power Is Love: Julie Piatt On Transformation, Shedding Beliefs, Inner Magic & Why Being Is The Greatest State Of Awareness

Our Greatest Power Is Love: Julie Piatt On Transformation, Shedding Beliefs, Inner Magic & Why Being Is The Greatest State Of Awareness

Julie Piatt is a modern mystic, accomplished yogi, bestselling author, and the founder/CEO of SriMu, the pioneering plant-based cheese company. She’s also my wife and most frequent podcast guest.This conversation explores the intersection of trauma and transformation through Julie’s circumspect perspective, emphasizing the ethereal connection between physical healing and spiritual awakening. We discuss her recent injury, returning her parents’ ashes to Alaska, artistic expression, navig

Oct 31, 2024 • 1:48:20

Rage Against The Machines: Yuval Noah Harari On Surviving AI, The History Of Information, And The Future Of Humanity

Rage Against The Machines: Yuval Noah Harari On Surviving AI, The History Of Information, And The Future Of Humanity

Yuval Noah Harari is a renowned historian, bestselling author of “Sapiens” and “Homo Deus,” and the mind behind the new book, “Nexus.”This conversation explores AI’s impact on society through Yuval’s unique historical lens. We discuss AI as “alien intelligence,” information’s role in shaping political systems, embracing uncertainty, institutional trust, and finding clarity amid rapid change.His analysis of our collective human psyche in the AI era is profound and revelatory.Yuval is a t

Oct 28, 2024 • 1:45:20

Introducing Life With Machines: How An AI Song Broke The Internet (And Maybe The Music Industry Forever)

Introducing Life With Machines: How An AI Song Broke The Internet (And Maybe The Music Industry Forever)

Today I’m sharing an episode of Life With Machines—a new podcast hosted by Baratunde Thurston.Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Watch on YouTube.In this episode, Baratunde sits down with King Willonius, the genius behind “BBL Drizzy.” They talk about his journey creating the first AI-generated hit song, explore Willonius’ innovative blend of music, comedy, tech, and they ask: How is AI reshaping the boundaries of artistic expression?Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voic

Oct 24, 2024 • 1:51:41

Elite Endurance Master Cam Wurf On Effective Training, Achievable Goals, The Power Of Consistency, & What It Takes To Win

Elite Endurance Master Cam Wurf On Effective Training, Achievable Goals, The Power Of Consistency, & What It Takes To Win

Cam Wurf is a paragon of endurance athleticism, a professional cyclist for INEOS Grenadiers, and an Ironman champion.This conversation explores Cam’s training strategies for Kona, discussing endurance sports' evolution, performance metrics, and elite training transparency. Cam offers insights on peak fitness at 41, tech's impact, emerging talents, the current cycling and triathlon landscape, and more.His leadership and maturity yield a perspective on balancing the demands of grand tours

Oct 21, 2024 • 1:42:35

Tom Holland Is More Than Spider-Man: On Living Alcohol-Free, Acting With Authenticity, & Launching A Second Career

Tom Holland Is More Than Spider-Man: On Living Alcohol-Free, Acting With Authenticity, & Launching A Second Career

Tom Holland is the star of Spider-Man, a nascent entrepreneur, and one of Hollywood’s most grounded young actors.This conversation traverses the nexus of fame, personal growth, and Tom’s journey toward sobriety, which catalyzed his foray into the non-alcoholic beverage industry. We explore his evolution from child actor to global superstar, his therapeutic relationship with golf, and how he’s remained attuned to his authentic self amidst Hollywood’s gilded chaos.Tom candidly reflects on

Oct 17, 2024 • 1:48:47

Life After Free Solo: Alex Honnold On Risk Post Kids, Transcending Fear, Parenting, The Devil’s Climb, & More

Life After Free Solo: Alex Honnold On Risk Post Kids, Transcending Fear, Parenting, The Devil’s Climb, & More

Alex Honnold is a global climbing icon, founder of the Honnold Foundation, and the protagonist in the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo.”This conversation explores the confluence of extreme athleticism and fatherhood, delving into Alex’s evolving risk calculus and approach to adventure. We discuss Alex’s recent 2,600-mile expedition to Alaska’s Devil’s Thumb, environmental activism, his passion for climbing, embracing uncertainty, and many other topics.His dry wit shines as he answer

Oct 14, 2024 • 1:47:13

Introducing Mentor Buffet: Zach Braff—Be Yourself Until Somebody Gives You a Chance

Introducing Mentor Buffet: Zach Braff—Be Yourself Until Somebody Gives You a Chance

Today I’m sharing an episode of Mentor Buffet—a new podcast hosted by Alexi Pappas, the Olympian-author-filmmaker. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeIn each episode, Alexi goes deep with brilliant changemakers to learn about the mentors who made the biggest difference in their lives and set them on their path.In this episode, Zach Braff talks with Alexi about his relationship with mentor Bill Lawrence, the creator of Scrubs and Ted Lasso. Bill was the first person t

Oct 10, 2024 • 1:13:35

Never Play It Safe: Chase Jarvis On Risk, Creativity, & 7 Tools To Build The Life You Want

Never Play It Safe: Chase Jarvis On Risk, Creativity, & 7 Tools To Build The Life You Want

Chase Jarvis is a renowned photographer, creative entrepreneur, and author of the new book “Never Play It Safe.”This conversation surveys Chase’s perspective on creativity and personal growth, emphasizing risk over safety. We discuss his journey from traditional career paths to creative pioneer and CreativeLive founder, reframing failure, embracing uncertainty, finding play in everyday life, and more.He incisively understands the creative process, offering practical tools for freeing on

Oct 7, 2024 • 2:17:51

ROLL ON: Alt Media, Streaming Rec’s, AMA, & The Truth About Transformation

ROLL ON: Alt Media, Streaming Rec’s, AMA, & The Truth About Transformation

Adam and I are back on the mics for another rollicking “Roll On”—ready to dissect the kaleidoscope of experiences that have colored our recent existence!We free dive into Adam’s aquatic adventures with Zuma, the Shohei Ohtani mania, my transformative Olympic journey in Paris, my unexpected connections to Netflix’s “Monsters,” streaming gems that caught our eye, and the compelling story of “Maya and the Wave.” Plus, we wade into media controversies, ponder the enigma of personal change,

Oct 3, 2024 • 2:03:40

The 5 Pillars of Fulfilling Aging: Outdoor Adventurer Caroline Paul On Chasing Risk After 60, & Why Age Is Just A Mindset

The 5 Pillars of Fulfilling Aging: Outdoor Adventurer Caroline Paul On Chasing Risk After 60, & Why Age Is Just A Mindset

Caroline Paul, a bestselling author, ex-firefighter, and adventurer, is here with her latest book “Tough Broad,” which explores how nature redefines aging.This conversation explores the insidious cultural messaging about aging, especially for women, and how nature supports the five pillars of healthy longevity: community, novelty, purpose, health, and a positive mindset about aging itself.  Caroline shares exhilarating stories of women defying expectations—from septuagenarian boogie boa

Sep 30, 2024 • 2:05:59

The How of Happiness: Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky On Connection, Gratitude, Kindness, MDMA, & Other Tools For Greater Joy

The How of Happiness: Psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky On Connection, Gratitude, Kindness, MDMA, & Other Tools For Greater Joy

Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky is a pioneering happiness researcher, bestselling author, and Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Riverside.This conversation explores the cutting-edge science of happiness, debunking common myths and uncovering evidence-based strategies for a more fulfilling life. We discuss her groundbreaking research on social connection, gratitude, and the surprising impact of psychedelics on well-being.Sonja’s work is transformative. This conversation challenges conven

Sep 23, 2024 • 1:57:55

Dispatches From The Death Zone: Adrian Ballinger On Risk, Reward, & Guiding Earth’s Biggest Mountains

Dispatches From The Death Zone: Adrian Ballinger On Risk, Reward, & Guiding Earth’s Biggest Mountains

Adrian Ballinger is an elite mountaineer, a 9-time Everest summiteer, and the founder of Alpenglow Expeditions.This conversation delves into Adrian’s Everest ascents, his “Rapid Ascent” method, views on commercial expeditions, climate change's impact on mountaineering, and fatherhood’s influence on his risk approach. We also discuss the recent controversy surrounding celebrated climber Nims Purja and its implications for the mountaineering community.He shares insights on decision-making

Sep 19, 2024 • 2:14:18

Ignite Your Evolution: Hakim Tafari is a Master of Mindfulness, Curator of Culture, & The Journeyman of Reinvention

Ignite Your Evolution: Hakim Tafari is a Master of Mindfulness, Curator of Culture, & The Journeyman of Reinvention

Hakim Tafari is a journeyman of reinvention, master of mindfulness, and martial arts practitioner.This conversation explores Hakim’s philosophy of surrender as a superpower and his “Sure Hearts Release” practice for personal transformation. We discuss his unique blend of street culture and ancient wisdom, from Tai Chi to running, and how mindful movement can revolutionize our approach to life.He shares transformative experiences running ancient Mexican trails and summiting Mount Asahi i

Sep 16, 2024 • 2:11:48

The 5 Stages Of The Heart: Science-Backed Practices To Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, And Unlock Vibrant Health

The 5 Stages Of The Heart: Science-Backed Practices To Empower Your Thoughts, Balance Your Emotions, And Unlock Vibrant Health

Kimberly Snyder is a renowned nutritionist, New York Times bestselling author, and wellness expert.This conversation explores the nexus of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science in Kimberly’s iconoclastic approach to wellness, which emphasizes heart intelligence over conventional mindfulness paradigms. We delve into her journey from anxiety to equanimity, the physiological implications of heart-brain communication, the five stages of heart awakening, and how to tap into our innate wisd

Sep 9, 2024 • 1:45:57

The Spiritual Entrepreneur Behind The Whole Foods Empire: Conscious Capitalism, Win-Win Dealmaking, & Making Dreams Manifest

The Spiritual Entrepreneur Behind The Whole Foods Empire: Conscious Capitalism, Win-Win Dealmaking, & Making Dreams Manifest

John Mackey is a visionary entrepreneur, co-founder of Whole Foods Market, and a pioneering advocate for conscious capitalism.This conversation explores John’s journey from hippie to CEO and his unconventional business philosophy. We explore conscious capitalism, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, value-based business success, embracing challenges, spiritual practices in leadership, and finding intention through service.He also shares insights on personal growth and organizational culture

Sep 5, 2024 • 2:14:11

Wasfia Nazreen On The Spirituality of Climbing The Seven Summits

Wasfia Nazreen On The Spirituality of Climbing The Seven Summits

Wasfia Nazreen is the first Bengali and Bangladeshi to scale the Seven Summits and K2, and a mentee of the Dalai Lama.This conversation explores Wasfia’s extraordinary journey from childhood trauma to spiritual expansion through mountaineering. We discuss her unique perspective on personal evolution, which blends extreme physical challenges with deep inner work.She offers insights on healing trauma and transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth.Wasfia inspires. This conversati

Sep 2, 2024 • 2:42:35

Introducing Soul Boom: Anne Lamott: What is the Key to Lasting Love?

Introducing Soul Boom: Anne Lamott: What is the Key to Lasting Love?

Today I’m sharing an episode of Soul Boom—a new podcast hosted by Rainn Wilson exploring meaningful and inspiring topics that tickle the mind, heart and soul. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeIn this episode, author Anne Lamott joins Rainn for an enlightening conversation about the complexities of love, spiritual growth, and self-acceptance. Anne shares her insights on the journey of finding love later in life, the importance of community, and the transformative po

Aug 29, 2024 • 1:28:18

Ryan Holiday Wants You To Do The Right Thing, Right Now

Ryan Holiday Wants You To Do The Right Thing, Right Now

Ryan Holiday is a renowned author, modern Stoic philosopher, and the driving force behind the resurgence of ancient wisdom in contemporary culture.This conversation explores the intersection of Stoicism and Ryan’s iconoclastic perspective on personal ethics, which emphasizes actionable virtue over abstract philosophy. We discuss Ryan’s journey from a marketing prodigy to a philosophical powerhouse, his interpretation of Stoic justice, and the drivers of ethical behavior. We also examine

Aug 26, 2024 • 1:55:51

Hollywood’s Go-To Stuntwoman on Abuse, Trauma, Healing & Hope: Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Hollywood’s Go-To Stuntwoman on Abuse, Trauma, Healing & Hope: Kimberly Shannon Murphy

Kimberly Shannon Murphy is Hollywood’s premier stuntwoman, author of the memoir “Glimmer,” and a powerful advocate for trauma survivors. We explore how her high-risk stunt work, including her iconic performance in Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” video, intersects with an unconventional healing journey. From childhood trauma to Hollywood success, we discuss her use of psychedelic therapy, breaking generational cycles and parenting challenges, and redefining what it means to “do the work.” Ki

Aug 22, 2024 • 2:07:15

Ross Edgley Is A Human Poseidon: Lessons From The World’s Longest Non-Stop Swim

Ross Edgley Is A Human Poseidon: Lessons From The World’s Longest Non-Stop Swim

Ross Edgley is a world-renowned extreme adventurer, author, and the star of National Geographic’s “Shark vs. Ross Edgley”This conversation explores Ross’s superhuman feats of endurance, including his recent 510km non-stop swim down the Yukon River. We discuss his unique physiological abilities, training with the Hemsworth brothers, and his race against sharks.He shares his philosophy on finding purpose through struggle and reveals how he consumed 40,000 calories in 24 hours.Ross is a fo

Aug 19, 2024 • 1:59:05

The Voice of Swimming: Olympian Rowdy Gaines on The Sport That Saved His Life

The Voice of Swimming: Olympian Rowdy Gaines on The Sport That Saved His Life

Rowdy Gaines is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, NBC’s voice of swimming, and a living legend in the aquatic world.This conversation explores Rowdy’s extraordinary journey from late-blooming swimmer to world record holder and beloved broadcaster. We dig into his mental resilience through setbacks like the 1980 Olympic boycott and a battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome, his perspective on the evolution of competitive swimming, and his passion for water safety advocacy.He offers a behin

Aug 12, 2024 • 1:55:35

Dr. Ted Schaeffer: All Things Prostate Cancer, Urology, & Men’s Health

Dr. Ted Schaeffer: All Things Prostate Cancer, Urology, & Men’s Health

Dr. Edward Schaeffer is a world-renowned urologist, pioneering robotic surgeon, and Chair of Urology at Northwestern University. This conversation explores the complexities of prostate health and cancer care. We discuss the latest advancements in early detection and treatment and the importance of proactive health management for men. Dr. Schaeffer shares insights on interpreting PSA tests, the role of genetics in prostate cancer risk, and the revolutionary impact of robotic surgery. Along the

Aug 8, 2024 • 1:55:35

Tom Shadyac: The A-List Filmmaker Who Gave Away Millions & Found Fulfillment Through Service

Tom Shadyac: The A-List Filmmaker Who Gave Away Millions & Found Fulfillment Through Service

Tom Shadyac is the acclaimed director of hit comedies like “Ace Ventura,” “Bruce Almighty,” and “The Nutty Professor,” who walked away from Hollywood success to pursue a life of greater meaning.This conversation explores Tom’s spiritual journey from materialism to service, his life-changing work with Memphis Rox, and his iconoclastic views on consciousness and human interconnectedness. We discuss the illusion of separation, finding purpose through community, and how embracing uncertaint

Aug 5, 2024 • 2:19:04

Postcards From Paris: Cody Simpson & Katie Hoff

Postcards From Paris: Cody Simpson & Katie Hoff

Direct from Paris, Rich joins former RRP guests 2x Olympian Katie Hoff, and global singer-songwriter star turned Olympic hopeful Cody Simpson talks big dreams, finding himself, and lessons learned from sport and stage. Plus the latest on the swimming competitions, what it's like behind-the-scenes at the games -- and tons more.Watch on YouTubeBrowse all episodes of The Rich Roll Podcast at: https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/Meal Planner: For customized plant-based recipes 👉meals.ric

Aug 2, 2024 • 1:11:00

Postcards From Paris: Elizabeth Beisel, Katie Hoff, & Chris Morgan

Postcards From Paris: Elizabeth Beisel, Katie Hoff, & Chris Morgan

Direct from Paris, Rich joins 3x Olympian & NBC correspondent Elizabeth Beisel, 2x Olympian & former RRP guest Katie Hoff, and former Swiss Olympic Swimming coach Chris Morgan for a roundtable on the swimming competition, what it's like behind-the-scenes at the games -- and tons more. Watch on YouTube Browse all episodes of The Rich Roll Podcast at: https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/ Meal Planner: For customized plant-based recipes 👉meals.richroll.com Check out all of the amazing discou

Jul 30, 2024 • 1:08:14

Rising From Rock Bottom: David Manheim On Addiction, Recovery, Loss & Dopey

Rising From Rock Bottom: David Manheim On Addiction, Recovery, Loss & Dopey

David Manheim is the creator of the Dopey Podcast and a central figure in This American Life’s episode on addiction.This conversation explores the intersection of addiction, recovery, and David’s unconventional approach to healing, which emphasizes raw storytelling and humor. We discuss David’s journey from heroin addict to podcaster, the birth of “Dopey Nation,” the impact of losing his co-host to an overdose, and how vulnerability can lead to profound transformation.He shares insights

Jul 29, 2024 • 1:57:23

The Godfather of Probiotics on Facts Vs Fiction, The Microbiome, & The Power of Microbes To Heal

The Godfather of Probiotics on Facts Vs Fiction, The Microbiome, & The Power of Microbes To Heal

Dr. Gregor Reid is a world-renowned microbiologist, author, and the scientist who defined “probiotics” for the UN/WHO.This conversation explores the world of beneficial microbes and Dr. Reid’s groundbreaking perspective on health, emphasizing probiotics’ power to complement medical approaches. We discuss Dr. Reid’s journey, his scientific philosophy, the potential of probiotics in preventing various conditions, the importance of embracing microbial diversity, the role of fermented foods

Jul 25, 2024 • 1:54:13

Ripped At 73: Chef Babette Davis On Self-Love, Fitness, & Reinvention At Any Age

Ripped At 73: Chef Babette Davis On Self-Love, Fitness, & Reinvention At Any Age

Chef Babette Davis is a 73-year-old vegan chef, fitness icon, and star of viral social media videos. This conversation explores Chef Babette’s journey from childhood hardship to health advocacy, her philosophy on food as medicine, and her mission to heal communities through plant-based eating. We discuss her lessons to vitality at any age, the power of self-love, and her spiritual approach to life. Before wrapping up the conversation, Chef Babette wows with impromptu push-ups! Chef Babette is

Jul 22, 2024 • 1:34:33

Filmmaker Max Joseph on Failure, Happiness, & Finding Your Creative Voice

Filmmaker Max Joseph on Failure, Happiness, & Finding Your Creative Voice

Max Joseph is a filmmaker, digital content creator, and former co-host of MTV’s Catfish.This conversation explores Max’s journey through the evolving media landscape and his search for creative fulfillment and happiness. We discuss his experience directing a Hollywood feature, the aftermath of a high-profile box office disappointment, and his new YouTube series on the science of well-being. He shares insights on straddling traditional and new media, creative struggles, the neuroscience

Jul 15, 2024 • 2:17:51

The Neuroscience Of Elite Performance: Cognitive Strategies For Success In Sport & Life With Dr. David Spindler

The Neuroscience Of Elite Performance: Cognitive Strategies For Success In Sport & Life With Dr. David Spindler

Dr. David Spindler is a high-performance cognitive specialist who works with world-class athletes, including 35-time Tour de France stage winner Mark Cavendish. This conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience and elite athletic performance. We discuss David’s work with top cyclists, the science of “happy watts,” and how trust and oxytocin impact team dynamics. David shares insights on mental health in pro sports, the importance of precision over perfection, and strategies fo

Jul 11, 2024 • 2:06:07

Eating Cultivated Meat: Dr. Uma Valeti’s Moonshot To Engineer The Future Of Food & End Factory Farming

Eating Cultivated Meat: Dr. Uma Valeti’s Moonshot To Engineer The Future Of Food & End Factory Farming

Dr. Uma Valeti is the founder and CEO of UPSIDE Foods, pioneering the cultivated meat revolution.This conversation explores the cutting-edge world of growing real meat from animal cells without industrial farming. We discuss Uma’s journey from cardiologist to food tech innovator, the science behind cultivated meat, and its potential to address global food security and environmental challenges.Along the way, I stepped out of my 17-year vegan comfort zone to taste-test UPSIDE’s cultivated

Jul 8, 2024 • 2:21:49

Michael Chernow Is A Creature Of Habit: A Story of Sobriety, Resilience & Redemption

Michael Chernow Is A Creature Of Habit: A Story of Sobriety, Resilience & Redemption

Michael Chernow is a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and the founder of Kreatures of Habit.  This conversation explores Michael’s cinematic journey of sobriety, resilience, and redemption. We discuss his traumatic childhood, the depths of his addiction, the heights of culinary success, and how fitness and recovery eclipsed a life beyond his dreams. Michael emphasizes the power of daily habits, morning routines, stacking small wins, and breathwork in his transformative process.With no-nonsen

Jul 1, 2024 • 2:53:51

The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

The New Science Of Intuition: Neuroscientist Joel Pearson On Leveraging The Unconscious Mind For Better Decisions & Actions

Dr. Joel Pearson is a cognitive neuroscientist, author of “The Intuition Toolkit,” and a pioneer in objectively measuring human intuition.This conversation explores the fascinating science behind intuition, revealing its influential role in decision-making. We discuss Joel’s groundbreaking research, the SMILE framework for cultivating reliable intuition, the hidden benefits of aphantasia, the illusion of free will, and the manipulative influence of AI on our choices.This conversation is

Jun 24, 2024 • 1:58:49

Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health

Your Brain On Food: Dr. Uma Naidoo On The Intersection Of Nutrition & Mental Health

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. This conversation explores the intersection between food and mood, with Dr. Naidoo sharing her expertise on how what we eat impacts our mental well-being. We discuss the gut-brain connection, foods that fight anxiety and depression, practical nutrition tips, and much more. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Naidoo provides actionable advice and fascinating insights into the world of nutritional psychiatry.

Jun 20, 2024 • 1:56:07

Can Fasting Save Your Life? The Danger Of Visceral Fat & The Incredible Benefits Of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Can Fasting Save Your Life? The Danger Of Visceral Fat & The Incredible Benefits Of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting With Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Dr. Alan Goldhamer is a pioneering researcher, founder and director of TrueNorth Health Center, and a leading expert on water-only fasting.This conversation explores the science behind fasting and its potential to reverse chronic diseases. We examine Dr. Goldhamer’s groundbreaking research, which involves fasting patients for upwards of 40 days, their success stories, the importance of a whole-food, plant-based diet, and the challenges of integrating fasting into mainstream medical prac

Jun 17, 2024 • 1:56:31

Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World

Sam Harris On Consciousness, Meditation, Misinformation, AI, & What Ails The Modern World

Sam Harris is a renowned neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, and host of the wildly popular Making Sense podcast.This conversation explores the crisis of misinformation and the erosion of critical thinking in society. Sam shares his journey of understanding consciousness through meditation and psychedelics, and how recognizing the illusion of the self can lead to profound inner freedom. We discuss the importance of reason, science, AI, and open conversations to navigate the

Jun 10, 2024 • 2:49:26

Roll ON: Journaling, Creativity & Process—Plus Transformative Books, Thoughts on Regenerative Agriculture & Remembering Swimming's Greatest Coach

Roll ON: Journaling, Creativity & Process—Plus Transformative Books, Thoughts on Regenerative Agriculture & Remembering Swimming's Greatest Coach

Mr. Adam Skolnick and I are back in the saddle for Roll On—ready to unpack all that’s transpired in our worlds and beyond!  Specific topics include the creative anxieties of book publishing (Adam finished his novel!), a recent podcast kerfuffle (i.e., Ozempic), my trip to India and meeting with the Dalai Lama, heading to Paris for the Olympics, paying respect to legends lost, book recommendations, and wading into the Sage Bistro regenerative farming debate.  Let’s make up for lost time, shall we

Jun 6, 2024 • 2:05:03

Psychiatrist Phil Stutz Knows What’s Wrong With You & Has The Tools To Fix It

Psychiatrist Phil Stutz Knows What’s Wrong With You & Has The Tools To Fix It

Phil Stutz is a renowned psychiatrist, author, and the protagonist in the Netflix documentary “Stutz”.This conversation explores the intersection of spirituality and Phil’s iconoclastic perspective on personal growth, which emphasizes actionable tools over traditional talk therapy. We discuss Phil’s backstory, his therapeutic philosophy, the drivers of happiness, the importance of embracing reality and uncertainty, the role of faith, finding purpose through service and action, and many

Jun 3, 2024 • 1:37:11

Navigate Modern Dating & Create A Healthy Love Life: Relationship Coach Matthew Hussey on Breaking Destructive Cycles, Attracting Authentic Connections & More

Navigate Modern Dating & Create A Healthy Love Life: Relationship Coach Matthew Hussey on Breaking Destructive Cycles, Attracting Authentic Connections & More

This week, I’m joined by Matthew Hussey, the celebrated relationship expert and bestselling author, to discuss the intricacies of modern dating and to raise standards for authentic connections. With honest truths, he addresses embracing self-worth, setting boundaries, and cultivating a mindset that attracts an equal partnership based on decency, kindness, and respect. Exploring internal fears, anxieties, and the allure of chaotic relationship dynamics, Matthew discusses unreliable insti

May 27, 2024 • 2:20:45

Ozempic: Weight Loss Miracle Drug or Something Darker? Johann Hari on The Benefits & Risks

Ozempic: Weight Loss Miracle Drug or Something Darker? Johann Hari on The Benefits & Risks

This week, I’m joined by Johann Hari, New York Times bestselling author, journalist, and speaker, to explore his journey into the world of the new weight loss drug phenomenon: Ozempic. Johann shares his surprising firsthand experience injecting himself weekly with the drug for over a year, leading to dramatic weight loss but also complex side effects. We discuss the staggering potential of these “magic pills” to curb the global obesity epidemic, but also the alarming risks like thyroid

May 23, 2024 • 2:11:13

Eat Like A Legend: Chef Dan Churchill On Fueling Your Body For Peak Performance

Eat Like A Legend: Chef Dan Churchill On Fueling Your Body For Peak Performance

This week, I’m joined by Dan Churchill, a performance chef redefining what it means to thrive in the culinary world. With a Master’s in Exercise Science, Dan is fueling plates and human performance. As executive chef of Osprey in Brooklyn’s 1 Hotel, a former restaurant owner, coach on Chris Hemsworth’s Centr app, and cookbook author—Dan is at the intersection of cuisine, fitness, and content creation. We talk about his unique background growing up in Sydney, how a passion for food conne

May 20, 2024 • 1:55:59

Orlando Bloom on The Spirituality of Extremes: Chasing Fear, Embracing Risk & Navigating Fame

Orlando Bloom on The Spirituality of Extremes: Chasing Fear, Embracing Risk & Navigating Fame

This week, I am joined by Orlando Bloom, renowned actor and spiritual seeker, to discuss the intersection of extreme sports, personal growth, and the art of balance. Orlando shares his profound experiences with wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing, revealing the delicate tension between discipline and surrender. He offers candid insights into his upbringing, his mother’s influence, Buddhism’s transformative power, and navigating the complexities of fame. The conversation explores

May 13, 2024 • 1:59:55

Does The Microbiome Hold The Key To Treating Parkinson’s, Autism & Other Diseases? CalTech Microbiologist Dr. Sarkis Mazmazian on The Gut-Brain Axis

Does The Microbiome Hold The Key To Treating Parkinson’s, Autism & Other Diseases? CalTech Microbiologist Dr. Sarkis Mazmazian on The Gut-Brain Axis

This week, I am joined by microbiologist Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian, the Luis B. and Nelly Soux Professor at Caltech, to discuss the microbiome's connection to human health—especially the gut-brain axis. Dr. Mazmanian discusses his research evolution from infectious diseases to the microbiome’s role in neurodevelopment and neurodegeneration, as well as how gut microbes influence neurological health, behavior, and conditions like Parkinson's, autism, and depression. He highlights the human gut

May 9, 2024 • 2:13:13

Andy Ramage on the Benefits of An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

Andy Ramage on the Benefits of An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle

This week, I am joined by Andy Ramage, who co-founded the OneYearNoBeer to discuss the growing alcohol-free lifestyle movement and its impact on individuals, industries, and cultural shifts. We explore the personal journeys of transitioning to an alcohol-free lifestyle, navigating social settings, and the psychological aspects of behavior change. Andy expounds on intrinsic motivation, the stages of the change model, challenging limiting beliefs about alcohol, and the emotional, mental,

May 6, 2024 • 1:54:17

From Punk to Monk: Raghunath Cappo on The Wisdom of The Sages, Bhakti Yoga & The Pursuit of a Spiritual Life

From Punk to Monk: Raghunath Cappo on The Wisdom of The Sages, Bhakti Yoga & The Pursuit of a Spiritual Life

This week I am joined by Raghunath Cappo, a hardcore punk icon turned modern-day spiritual warrior and Bhakti yoga devotee, to discuss various facets of living a spiritual life. We talk about the transformative principles guiding the path of self-transcendence, examining cultural differences between India and America regarding spirituality and identity. We discuss the vital roles of mentors and the essence of yoga practices like mantra meditation, japa, ritual, kirtan, and devotional da

Apr 29, 2024 • 1:57:25

Plant-Based Bassist Tanya O'Callaghan On How Changing Your Plate Can Change The World

Plant-Based Bassist Tanya O'Callaghan On How Changing Your Plate Can Change The World

This week, I am joined by Tanya O’Callaghan, a musician, speaker, and activist, to discuss her unconventional journey from Ireland to a globally touring rock musician dedicated to advocacy. She talks about her roots volunteering at an animal shelter, her unexpected rise through LA’s music scene after a chance encounter with Maynard Keenan of Tool, and her commitment to a plant-based lifestyle even while on tour playing alongside legendary acts like Whitesnake, Puscifer, Iron Maiden’s Br

Apr 25, 2024 • 2:08:54

Jonathan Haidt On How Social Media Is Rewiring Childhood

Jonathan Haidt On How Social Media Is Rewiring Childhood

This week, I am joined by Jonathan Haidt, an NYU professor and best-selling author, to discuss the significant negative impact of technology and social media on young people’s mental health and well-being. This phenomenon was catalyzed between 2010 and 2015 when smartphones were introduced and platforms like Instagram and Snapchat rose in popularity. He explains the harmful effects of hyper-connectivity, including loneliness, depression, self-harm, and suicide, as well as the foundation

Apr 22, 2024 • 2:02:23

Scott Galloway on Healthy Masculinity, How to Achieve Financial Security, & Why Vulnerability Is Power

Scott Galloway on Healthy Masculinity, How to Achieve Financial Security, & Why Vulnerability Is Power

This week, I am joined by Scott Galloway, NYU professor, best-selling author, serial entrepreneur, and podcaster, to discuss the multifaceted challenges many young men face today. He underscores the lack of empathy and understanding many experience, attributing it to societal expectations and the impact of technology. Scott emphasizes the winner-take-most economy, which limits opportunities for many young men. Drawing from personal understanding, he stresses the importance of education,

Apr 15, 2024 • 2:00:05

The Dean of Stanford Medical School on How AI Is Shaping The Future of Health Precision

The Dean of Stanford Medical School on How AI Is Shaping The Future of Health Precision

This week, I am joined by Dr. Lloyd Minor, the Carl and Elizabeth Naumann Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine and Vice President for Medical Affairs at Stanford University. Dean Minor talks about the transformative potential of AI in healthcare delivery, research, and diagnostics. We discuss its nuanced pros and cons, including impacts on accessibility, safety, and efficiency. Dean Minor examines AI's benefits in drug discovery, Precision Health, and early disease detecti

Apr 11, 2024 • 1:41:50

Pause, Breathe, Reflect: How A Brush With Death Changed Michael O’Brien’s Life

Pause, Breathe, Reflect: How A Brush With Death Changed Michael O’Brien’s Life

This week, I’m joined by Michael O’Brien, a former executive, and father of two who experienced a profound transformation after a life-altering cycling accident. Previously consumed by 65-hour work weeks, his perspective shifted when an SUV collided with him head-on. While being airlifted to medical care, he vowed to relinquish his pursuit of happiness, propelling him toward personal growth. Michael shares his resilience journey post-accident, labeling the day of the incident as “My Las

Apr 8, 2024 • 2:29:31

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen On All Things Brain Health, Dementia, Alzheimer’s & ADHD

Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen On All Things Brain Health, Dementia, Alzheimer’s & ADHD

This week, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Amen, a world-renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, as we delve into the intricacies of brain health and cognitive decline. From discussing the challenges of managing family health issues to exploring the pivotal role of brain imaging technology in diagnosis and treatment, Dr. Amen provides invaluable insights into fostering mental resilience and well-being. We also examine the impact of lifestyle habits, childhood trauma, genetic and environ

Apr 1, 2024 • 2:03:09

Modeling Well-Being: Gisele Bündchen On Nourishing The Self, The Soul & The Planet

Modeling Well-Being: Gisele Bündchen On Nourishing The Self, The Soul & The Planet

This week, I am joined by Gisele Bündchen, one of the world’s most recognized faces—a world-renowned supermodel, philanthropist, New York Times bestselling author, and ardent wellness advocate. Gisele shares her personal transformation journey, transitioning from the pressures of the modeling world to prioritizing wellness and mindfulness. She candidly discusses battling anxiety and panic attacks, opting for a disciplined, healthy lifestyle to reclaim her well-being. We explore the sign

Mar 25, 2024 • 1:16:39

Kara Goucher: Inside the Secret World of Elite Sport Doping, Abuse & Deception

Kara Goucher: Inside the Secret World of Elite Sport Doping, Abuse & Deception

This week, I am joined by Kara Goucher. She bravely shares her experiences as an athlete, including injuries, financial struggles, and her time with the Nike Oregon Project. We delve into the weight management pressures and ethical dilemmas she faced regarding doping practices. Kara also opens up about the emotional impact of being assaulted by her coach and the struggle to speak out about it. We also discuss the mistreatment of pregnant athletes by sponsors like Nike and the importance

Mar 21, 2024 • 2:05:35

Layne Norton on How Social Media Influencers Distort the Science of Nutrition & Fitness (And How To Discern Fact from Fiction)

Layne Norton on How Social Media Influencers Distort the Science of Nutrition & Fitness (And How To Discern Fact from Fiction)

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Layne Norton for a deep dive into nutrition, fitness, and the psychology of positive lifestyle changes. Layne tackles health industry misinformation, stressing critical thinking in evaluating scientific claims. We discuss weight management, exercise’s role in appetite regulation, and the impact of dietary choices. Debunking myths on cholesterol, seed oils, and fiber, we touch on protein nuances for plant-based diets and delve into long-term dietary adherence

Mar 18, 2024 • 3:27:59

Neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi On Menopause, Hormone Health, & Alzheimer’s Prevention

Neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Mosconi On Menopause, Hormone Health, & Alzheimer’s Prevention

Menopause, often overlooked yet profoundly impactful, marks a critical juncture in a woman’s life, reshaping the brain for half of the global population. This week I am joined by Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a leading neuroscientist in women's health, who challenges outdated perspectives on menopause, emphasizing its neurological significance and advocating for recognition as a neuroendocrine transition. In this episode, we explore diverse menopausal experiences and factors influencing symptoms an

Mar 11, 2024 • 2:32:55

Roll On Redux

Roll On Redux

Roll On is Back! After a 6-month break, my trusty co-pilot Adam Skolnick and I reunite to talk shop and answer your questions. Specific topics include burnout, sabbaticals, the latest in AI, current fitness regimens & favorite movies of 2023 before announcing the release of Voicing Change III and answering listener questions. It’s been too long. We missed you and are delighted to return to your earholes!Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Bon Charge:

Mar 7, 2024 • 2:15:59

Slow Productivity: Cal Newport On How To Escape Burnout, Do Your Best Work & Achieve More By Doing Less

Slow Productivity: Cal Newport On How To Escape Burnout, Do Your Best Work & Achieve More By Doing Less

Cal Newport, a bestselling author and Computer Science professor at Georgetown University, advocates for a slower approach to productivity that enhances work-life balance and reduces burnout. His philosophy promotes a deliberate and measured approach to work that emphasizes simplicity, autonomy, and thoughtful task engagement. In a world constantly bombarded with communication channels, Cal challenges the idea of constant activity and pseudo-productivity, advocating for a medicinal reme

Mar 4, 2024 • 2:29:41

Straight Edge For Life: Punk Icon Toby Morse On Positivity, Parenting & Plant-Based Living

Straight Edge For Life: Punk Icon Toby Morse On Positivity, Parenting & Plant-Based Living

Don’t forget the struggle, the streets, or your roots, and resist selling out—such is the message from today's guest, Toby Morse.Toby, the frontman of the hardcore punk band H2O and host of the One Life One Chance podcast, is here to dispense a rebellious prescription of Positive Mental Attitude (PMA).Inspired by the 1988 Lower East Side transgressive punk rock scene, Toby formed H2O, synonymous with Straight Edge and PMA communities.Committed to a plant-based, drug, and alcohol-free li

Feb 26, 2024 • 1:31:39

Charles Duhigg: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

Charles Duhigg: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection

Conversation matters—but it only matters if you understand the nature of conversation itself. But how can we improve conversation to better connect and solve the problems we face?Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The Power of Habit, shares insights on improving communication in his latest work, Supercommunicators. With degrees from Yale and Harvard Business School, Duhigg has contributed to prestigious publications like the Washington Post and the New Yor

Feb 22, 2024 • 2:11:11

The Scarcity Brain: Michael Easter On How To Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough

The Scarcity Brain: Michael Easter On How To Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough

In a world saturated with comforts, overstimulation, and the perpetual allure of convenience, a crisis has quietly emerged. It is the pervasive influence of the “Scarcity Brain” that wires our minds to crave more. Michael Easter, an author, investigative journalist, and UNLV professor, offers insights to rectify the craving mindset in his books, The Comfort Crisis and the New York Times bestseller Scarcity Brain.Michael reveals the driving psychological aspect behind our technological c

Feb 19, 2024 • 1:56:31

Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Mind-Body Connection, The Power of Mindfulness, & Why Age Is Nothing But a Mindset

Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Mind-Body Connection, The Power of Mindfulness, & Why Age Is Nothing But a Mindset

Harvard’s renowned “Mother of Mindfulness,” Dr. Ellen Langer offers an insightful assessment: the root cause of global challenges lies in mindlessness. With an illustrious forty-five-year career and the distinction of being the first woman to attain psychology tenure at Harvard. Her extensive work spans diverse topics, including the illusion of control, mindful aging, stress, decision-making, and health, challenging the conventional mind-body dualism in Western medicine.In her latest bo

Feb 12, 2024 • 1:55:03

Harvey Lewis: The 47-Year-Old High School Teacher Who Ran 450 Miles and Broke a World Record

Harvey Lewis: The 47-Year-Old High School Teacher Who Ran 450 Miles and Broke a World Record

Last fall, Harvey Lewis captured the international spotlight at Big’s Backyard Ultra in rural Tennessee. The high school teacher broke a world record, running an astounding 450 miles in 108 hours—more than the distance from DC to Boston. But—I implore you—don’t let his humility deceive you. Inside Harvey roams a myriad of animalistic tenacity ready to be unleashed.A beloved teacher at Cincinnati School for Creative and Performing Arts, Harvey redefines human capability with 27 years of

Feb 8, 2024 • 2:33:41

The Toxic Chemicals Polluting Our Water: Ken Cook On PFAS, Glyphosate, GMOs & More

The Toxic Chemicals Polluting Our Water: Ken Cook On PFAS, Glyphosate, GMOs & More

Amidst the growing concerns over nutritional safety, there is a pressing need for increased awareness about making informed choices and living in a healthy environment. But how can we guarantee the safety of our food, water, and consumer products?Today, I’m speaking with Ken Cook, the President and co-founder of the non-profit Environmental Working Group (EWG). We delve into the organization's pioneering role in digital innovation. EWG’s user-friendly, science-driven tools empower Ameri

Feb 5, 2024 • 2:07:03

The $2M Longevity Protocol: Bryan Johnson’s Biohacking Blueprint

The $2M Longevity Protocol: Bryan Johnson’s Biohacking Blueprint

Today we discuss, perhaps, the most audacious goal in the history of humanity and question: is death inevitable? Bryan Johnson is a modern-day explorer who has dedicated significant resources over the last few years to arresting—and possibly even reversing—his biological age. In doing so, he is reframing the zeitgeist and revolting against our culture of self-destructive behaviors. Centered on Project Blueprint and the ambition to halt and potentially reverse biological aging, he challe

Jan 29, 2024 • 2:41:11

Breaking Hunger Habits: Dr. Jud Brewer On How To Fix A Broken Relationship With Food

Breaking Hunger Habits: Dr. Jud Brewer On How To Fix A Broken Relationship With Food

As the new year unfolds, resolutions often falter, particularly those related to food habits. Acknowledge this truth with gravitas—most diets fail most of the time. Neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer challenges conventional weight loss wisdom, exposing the myth of willpower from a neuroscience perspective.In his third podcast appearance (RRP episodes 471 and 586), Dr. Brewer, Brown University’s Mindfulness Center director and School of Public Health and Psychiatry professor, delves into his

Jan 25, 2024 • 2:02:35

The First Rule of Mastery: Dr. Michael Gervais On How To Stop Worrying About What People Think of You

The First Rule of Mastery: Dr. Michael Gervais On How To Stop Worrying About What People Think of You

Obsessive worry about what others think of you may keep you safe—but it will also keep you small.In our evolutionary past, belonging to a tribe was crucial for survival, as rejection posed a near-death peril. Although societal dynamics have evolved, our brains still assess how others perceive us, giving rise to the Fear of People’s Opinions. The crux of the fear hinges on the learned behavior of identifying ourselves as separate selves—masquerading like we are individuals in a social wo

Jan 22, 2024 • 1:59:15

Survival Is A Creative Act: Suleika Jaouad’s American Symphony of Contrast—Cancer, Art, Music, & Life

Survival Is A Creative Act: Suleika Jaouad’s American Symphony of Contrast—Cancer, Art, Music, & Life

What do you do when the power goes out? You improvise and turn it into a creative act. At the age of 22, confronted with a leukemia diagnosis amid the tumult beyond her control, Suleika Jaouad made a profound decision to embrace the art of journaling. Deliberately opting to distill insights from her affliction, she endeavored to endure her newfound residency in a Manhattan hospital in a meaningful and aesthetically resonant manner while giving ink to the intricacies that proved profound

Jan 15, 2024 • 1:55:43

Midlife is a Chrysalis, Not A Crisis—Chip Conley On Why Life Gets Better With Age

Midlife is a Chrysalis, Not A Crisis—Chip Conley On Why Life Gets Better With Age

What if we framed midlife not as a crisis but as a transformative chrysalis—a liminal period where profound awakenings unfold?What if we saw it as an opportunity to shed old layers, unfurl our wings, and share the pollen of our wisdom with the world?Guiding us from pupa to butterfly, we have the Monarch himself, Chip Conley. Returning to the show for the second time (Chip first appeared on episode 681), Chip founded the Modern Elder Academy, the pioneering midlife wisdom school dedicate

Jan 11, 2024 • 1:59:35

The Limitless Power of An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle With One Year No Beer Co-Founder Ruari Fairbairns

The Limitless Power of An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle With One Year No Beer Co-Founder Ruari Fairbairns

Through the years, I’ve maintained transparency about my journey with alcoholism—a label I’ve embraced in the solitude of self-discovery.However, this characterization doesn’t resonate with most individuals. The majority of drinkers engage in a marginally excessive indulgence in alcohol. While this behavior may not be catastrophic in the traditional sense, it does raise discernible concerns. The persistent hangovers, lethargy, and resulting melancholy it begets become tiresome. The desi

Jan 8, 2024 • 2:20:13

The Living Proof Challenge: Simon Hill’s 12-Week Protocol To Optimize Your Health, Fitness & Longevity

The Living Proof Challenge: Simon Hill’s 12-Week Protocol To Optimize Your Health, Fitness & Longevity

To welcome 2024, I'm joined by recurring podcast favorite Simon Hill—a nutrition expert, physiotherapist & host of The Proof podcast—to introduce The Living Proof Challenge: a no-cost, science-based, habit-building protocol designed to optimize your physical and mental well-being, reduce your risk of chronic disease, and promote longevity.This free 12-week challenge focuses on improving the most important markers with a sustainable structure stress-tested to uplevel well-being with

Jan 1, 2024 • 2:26:25

The Best Of 2023: Part Two

The Best Of 2023: Part Two

We are here to grow. We are here to transform. This is our birthright. This is our purpose.As the year ends, I want to honor this truth by sharing wisdom gleaned from some of the brightest minds on the podcast this year.I’ve engaged with so many extraordinary changemakers throughout 2023. Reviewing the year in conversation brought powerful new insights—a reminder that these evergreen exchanges continue to inspire and inform.I have so much gratitude for all the guests who shared their wi

Dec 28, 2023 • 2:14:36

The Best Of 2023: Part One

The Best Of 2023: Part One

It's time to reflect. Share gratitude. And indulge in tradition. Each year we close things out with our ‘Best Of’ series, a 2-part compilation of the most enlightening excerpts from the previous 12 months of the show. 2023 was packed with an astonishing array of guests—we learned from scientists and doctors conducting cutting-edge research in the fields of nutrition, longevity, and disease prevention. Artists and actors showed us the power of living a creative life. Athletes reported back from t

Dec 25, 2023 • 2:18:39

Leading Man Joel Kinnaman On Authenticity, Facing Fear & Honoring Your Creative Calling

Leading Man Joel Kinnaman On Authenticity, Facing Fear & Honoring Your Creative Calling

Storytelling is our most powerful device to better understand the human condition. The creativity required to craft and share a story well told is both an art and a way of being. Joel Kinnaman is one such being. A star ascendant on screens big and small whose Hollywood career was born with his incendiary turn in 2011's The Killing, kickstarting leading roles in films like The Suicide Squad and RoboCop, and television shows like House of Cards, Hanna, and For All Mankind. The occasion for this co

Dec 18, 2023 • 1:51:33

Chelsea Sodaro’s Biggest Victory Isn’t Kona—It’s Her Well-Being

Chelsea Sodaro’s Biggest Victory Isn’t Kona—It’s Her Well-Being

We love to celebrate professional athletes as superheroes. But even world champions are human.Just 18 months after giving birth, in 2022 Chelsea Sodaro became the first American woman in 25 years to win the Ironman World Championship and the first Kona-crowned rookie since Chrissie Wellington’s victory in 2007. It was a new-mom-Cinderella story that travelled beyond the endurance press to the mainstream, positioning her as a powerful and inspiring voice for female athletes and young mom

Dec 14, 2023 • 1:55:59

Mark Cavendish: An Intimate Conversation With The Greatest Sprinter In Cycling History

Mark Cavendish: An Intimate Conversation With The Greatest Sprinter In Cycling History

Even in your darkest moments, the potential for redemption lays in wait.Mark Cavendish is a living illumination of this truth—a man who bounced back from career-ending setbacks and a protracted battle with mental health to become the greatest sprinter in cycling history.Over the course of his storied career, Mark has taken home 55 Grand Tour stage victories, 162 professional victories, and has won an astonishing 34 stages of the Tour de France, tying a previously thought impossible-to-m

Dec 11, 2023 • 1:11:59

Curiosity Is A Superpower: Legendary Film Producer Brian Grazer on Beginner’s Mind, Getting It Done, & Why Conversation Matters

Curiosity Is A Superpower: Legendary Film Producer Brian Grazer on Beginner’s Mind, Getting It Done, & Why Conversation Matters

There is nothing more powerful than a story well told.Woven into the very fabric of what makes us human, story fuels connection. It fosters empathy. And it holds the power to impact not just the individual but humanity at large.Few understand this better than Brian Grazer—a man devoted to the idea that when curiosity and conversation combine, great art is made.One of Hollywood’s most prolific film producers, Brian and his Imagine Entertainment partner Ron Howard are responsible for a li

Dec 4, 2023 • 1:10:59

How To Be A Better Parent: A Primer On Mindful Parenting

How To Be A Better Parent: A Primer On Mindful Parenting

I love being a dad. It’s been the greatest gift of my lifetime.But too often I grade myself in comparison to others and set myself against an idealized projection of what I imagine a perfect dad to be.While I do my best not to repeat yesterday’s mistakes and interrupt the misguided patterns I’ve inherited from past generations, I still wonder… How can I be the best parent I can be?This is the inquiry explored in today’s masterclass investigation, where I synthesize my thoughts with the

Nov 30, 2023 • 1:11:50

The ‘Ordinary’ Man Who Did 105 Iron-Distance Triathlons in 105 Days

The ‘Ordinary’ Man Who Did 105 Iron-Distance Triathlons in 105 Days

There’s nothing I love more than tales of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things.But nobody who achieves the extraordinary is ordinary—and while upon first glimpse this real-life Forrest Gump may present as an everyman, he is anything but.Not only did today’s guest dare to best one of the world’s most impressive endurance records, he downright decimated it—and somehow made it all look ‘easy’.In 2021, the Iron Cowboy James Lawrence completed 101 iron-distance triathlons in 10

Nov 27, 2023 • 2:37:25

The Extended Bravey Universe of Alexi Pappas: Reinvention, Joy & Glitter

The Extended Bravey Universe of Alexi Pappas: Reinvention, Joy & Glitter

How do you ignite evolution? How do you find your purpose? And how do you have the confidence to pursue it?Here to imbue our lives with more joy, glitter, and play is the highly inspiring and energetic Alexi Pappas, back for round two on the podcast.If you missed her standout first appearance back in early 2021, Alexi is a former Olympic track and field athlete and Greek national record holder in the 10,000 meters. She’s also a poet, a performer, an award-winning filmmaker, and author o

Nov 20, 2023 • 2:00:48

Against All Hope: Former NBA Star Chris Herren on Addiction, Sobriety & Service

Against All Hope: Former NBA Star Chris Herren on Addiction, Sobriety & Service

This is one of the most powerful conversations on the subject of addiction and redemption I’ve been honored to host in the eleven-year history of this show. Left untreated, addiction decimates everything in its path. I’ve lived through it. I’ve borne witness to its wrath in countless others. And I’ve walked the wreckage it inevitably reaps. But my story pales in comparison to what Chris Herren has endured—and survived to now share in service of helping others. Lauded as one of the greatest baske

Nov 16, 2023 • 2:01:45

Ken Rideout’s Win-Or-Die Mindset: Controlling The Variables, Winning His First Ultra, & Why Discomfort is the Price of Admission To Greatness

Ken Rideout’s Win-Or-Die Mindset: Controlling The Variables, Winning His First Ultra, & Why Discomfort is the Price of Admission To Greatness

How do you evolve into an unbreakable champion? Never set limits. Welcome pain. And be ready to die to win.This is the ethos of Ken Rideout, returning to the podcast to arm you with the tools you need to chase huge dreams and transform your life wholesale anytime, and at any age.An absolute force of nature, Ken overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles—a rough and chaotic childhood and later a battle with opiate addiction—to become one of the world’s pre-eminent master athletes.He con

Nov 13, 2023 • 2:08:49

Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos On Creating Weapons of Mass Instruction To Thrill—And Forge Positive Change

Filmmaker Louie Psihoyos On Creating Weapons of Mass Instruction To Thrill—And Forge Positive Change

The James Bond of filmmaking, Louie Psihoyos is an Academy Award winning documentarian with a track record of putting his life at risk to create weapons of mass instruction designed to thrill—and forge positive change.One of the most interesting people I have ever met, Louie took home the Oscar for The Cove, an Ocean's 11-esque thriller that powerfully exposed the gruesome underbelly of the Japanese dolphin trade. Louie also documented the rise of the plant-based athlete in the James Ca

Nov 6, 2023 • 2:14:37

Cultivating Conscious Relationships: Julie Piatt On The Evolution Of Long-Term Love

Cultivating Conscious Relationships: Julie Piatt On The Evolution Of Long-Term Love

How can you consciously evolve long-term relationships? Returning to answer this question and other spiritual, romantic, and philosophical inquiries is the high priestess herself, Julie Piatt. Longtime listeners are well-acquainted with my wife’s mystical ways with wisdom, but if this is your first introduction to the one who goes by SriMati, she is an accomplished yogi, musician, chef, and mom to our four children. She’s also the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks, hosts the For The Li

Nov 2, 2023 • 1:16:23

William Goodge: The Atypical Ultra-Runner Who Ran Across America In Style

William 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 swagger of today’s guest William Goodge, who ran from Los Angeles to New York in a blazing 55 days and somehow made it look fun. His endurance resume also includes running 50 marathons in 50 days, circumnavigating Lake Cuomo, Italy, and running from Land’s End to John O’Groats—all to raise funds for cancer research in honor of his mothe

Oct 30, 2023 • 2:06:07

Pixar Co-Founder Ed Catmull On The Art & Science Of Creativity, How To Do Your Best Work, Bring Out The Best In Others & Lead

Pixar 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 industries without losing their grasp on historical and cultural perspectives. A person willing to forge new paths in new ways toward a brighter future for all.Ed Catmull is one such generational thinker.As co-founder of Pixar and later as President of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Ed played a key role in shaping a unique company cultu

Oct 23, 2023 • 1:44:43

The Divine Comedy of Pete Holmes: Spirituality, Creativity, & Growing Through Adversity

The 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 healthy dose of humor, wit, and wisdom to this week’s inquiry is one of my favorite humans, Pete Holmes.A stand-up king with a cornucopia of comedy specials, including HBO’s Faces and Sounds, Dirty Clean, and the CBS sitcom How We Roll, Pete is best known as the creator and star of the semi-autobiographical critically acclaimed HBO show

Oct 19, 2023 • 2:06:22

Discovering Yourself In Tragedy: Steph Catudal On Love, Grief, Healing & Finding Meaning in Life’s Profound Moments

Discovering 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, motherhood, and the search for self while her husband—beloved ultra-runner Tommy Rivs—battled a rare form of lung cancer that nearly took his life.Beautiful and heart-wrenching, Steph relates the intimacies of this experience in her New York Times bestselling memoir, Everything All At Once—an arresting, must-read perspective on trauma, rebe

Oct 16, 2023 • 1:53:23

Physiologist Drew Harrisberg On Everything Blood Glucose, Understanding Diabetes & Plant-Based Nutrition Fundamentals

Physiologist 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 know they have it. An astonishing 96 million US adults (over one-third) have pre-diabetes, with the rate of Type 2 diagnoses among adults more than doubling in the last 20 years. To better understand this epidemic of metabolic dysfunction, I sat down with exercise physiologist, sports scientist, and Type 1 diabetic Drew Harrisberg. Diagnose

Oct 9, 2023 • 2:05:29

Make It So: Sir Patrick Stewart On Surviving Trauma, Staying Engaged & Lessons From The Artist Life

Make 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, international treasure, and master storyteller is here and brings conversational delights lifted from 83 years of life.Today Patrick shares tales from his humble beginnings, how theatre saved him, and how childhood trauma informed his career and led to his passion for mental health advocacy.We also discuss legacy, longevity, honing y

Oct 5, 2023 • 1:22:03

From “I’ll Be Back” To Giving Back: Arnold Schwarzenegger Is The Influencer We Need

From “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 leveraging his influence to forge a better world.The occasion for this conversation is the publication of his new book, Be Useful—a primer on the principles that catapulted him into a generational icon and why service is the path to meaning and purpose.This conversation covers the vision, work ethic, and salesmanship that Arnold

Oct 2, 2023 • 1:31:55

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy On America’s Epidemic Of Loneliness

U.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 prevalence of which has skyrocketed in recent years.Studies indicate that about half of U.S. adults have reported experiencing loneliness. The impact of this extends beyond a decline in mental health, increasing the risk of heart disease, dementia, stroke, and even premature death.It’s a problem today’s guest has officially labeled an ep

Sep 25, 2023 • 1:46:49

From Celebrated Pop Star to Olympic Hopeful: Cody Simpson On Chasing Big Dreams, Finding Himself & Lessons Learned From Sport & Stage

From 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 an Olympic dream.It sounds like fiction. But this is the true story of Cody Simpson.Superstardom within reach, Cody Simpson put his guitar down and traded Hollywood for the black line at the bottom of a pool with one singular goal in mind: to compete in the Olympics.It's the story of a chlorine-soaked little kid who became a global

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:48:59

Build The Life You Want: Arthur C. Brooks on Happiness, Transcendence & Creating Greater Life Satisfaction

Build 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 account.Instead, happiness is the by-product of pursuits less appreciated. Like the quality of your relationships with friends and family. Doing hard things. Creating value for others. And being in communion with the transcendent.Here to help us better orient our lives towards happiness is Arthur C. Brooks, returning for round two on

Sep 18, 2023 • 2:34:03

Steven Bartlett on Mastering Business & Life: Outside The Box Lessons On Mindset, Ambition, Vulnerability & What Matters Most

Steven 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, investor, and the host of the UK’s No.1 podcast Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett. For the uninitiated, Steven is the co-founder of Flight Story, a marketing and communications company that works with some of the world’s most cutting-edge brands, as well as ThirdWeb, a San Francisco-based software company, and the venture enterprise FlightF

Sep 11, 2023 • 2:28:11

Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen On The ‘Chaos Era’ Of Social Media & The Future of Public Discourse

Facebook 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 thousands of pages of documents that revealed that the social media giant had accidentally changed its algorithm to reward extremism. Even worse, Facebook knew its customers were using the platform to foment violence and spread falsehoods—and refused to fix it.Frances testified to Congress and spoke to the media. She was hailed at P

Sep 7, 2023 • 2:38:15

The Unspoken World of Male Body Dysmorphia: Ultrarunner Tim Tollefson's Journey To Healing

The 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, propelled by physiques unattainable by mere mortals. From the outside looking in, Tim Tollefson is one such example.  One of the world’s most successful ultra-runners, Tim has a slew of impressive race victories to his name. These accomplishments matched with his winning smile and handsome looks would lead anyone to believe that he’s an exemplar o

Sep 4, 2023 • 2:28:19

Master of Change: Brad Stulberg On Rugged Flexibility & The Neuroscience Of Expectations

Master 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 inherent instability is Brad Stulberg—a sustainable excellence expert, human performance coach, and bestselling author returning for his fourth appearance on the pod.Today we talk about how to embrace transformation, cultivate resilience, and adapt to an ever-changing world. We also explore rugged flexibility, tragic optimism, adopting

Aug 28, 2023 • 2:25:31

Osher Günsberg Is Back After The (Psychotic) Break

Osher 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 this truth.Meet Osher Günsberg—one of the most celebrated television hosts and media personalities in Australia. Longtime listeners may recall Osher’s first appearance on the podcast over nine years ago (episode #76) where we discussed his journey to the big stage and his transformation from being a chubby kid to a plant-powered, m

Aug 24, 2023 • 2:14:59

A World Champion Athlete & Oscar-Nominated Writer on Mindset, Performance & Persistence

A 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 asked about her greatest test of endurance, it wouldn’t be a race. It would be chasing an Oscar.For 16 years during her professional triathlon career, Lesley fought to secure and maintain the film rights to All Quiet on the Western Front out of her own pocket from race winnings. She wrote and rewrote the script, and despite the odds

Aug 21, 2023 • 2:29:33

Food Is Medicine: Christopher Gardner, PHD On Using Diet To Prevent Disease

Food 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 leading and most innovative researchers, Christopher Gardner, Ph.D.Dr. Gardner is the Director of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center and a Rehnborg Farquhar Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. He's been researching the health effects of a plant-based diet for 20 years, and his research has provid

Aug 14, 2023 • 2:34:13

ROLL ON is… ON! (+Chris Evans)

ROLL 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, self-betterment, and more. My co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health.Today we e

Aug 10, 2023 • 2:16:11

Baratunde Thurston On Social Media Perils, Institutional Distrust & Why Empathy Is The Solution To Our Political Divide

Baratunde 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 change, and race in America. A generational voice in the media landscape, Baratunde is a former executive at The Onion, a writer for Puck News, the New York Times bestselling author of How To Be Black, and the host of both America Outdoors on PBS, and the podcast How To Citizen. Today we cover everything from the impact of technology and soci

Aug 7, 2023 • 1:57:59

Kai Lenny: The World's Most Versatile Surfer On Adventure, Risk, & Turning Fear Into Fuel

Kai 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 of possibility at the highest levels in not just surfing—performing maneuvers and aerials never believed possible with regularity—but also as a kiteboarder, foiler, outrigger canoer, and as big wave rider.Kai doesn’t just ride the world’s most fearsome waves—he conquers them. Like a maestro of the ocean who channels nature’s ferocit

Jul 31, 2023 • 2:21:23

Tim Ferriss Is Changing His Mind: Mental Health, Psychedelics, & Transcending Productivity

Tim 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 Mentors. He’s also the host of the wildly popular Tim Ferriss Show—where he deconstructs the tools, mindsets, and practices of world-class performers across business, sports, and more.While Tim is known and revered for his wisdom regarding optimization and productivity, it’s his arc as a human that impresses me the most. He’s been throu

Jul 27, 2023 • 2:17:01

Judd Apatow On Comedy, Creativity, And Embracing Your Inner Weirdo

Judd 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, storytelling, creativity, and more.From directing This Is 40, Knocked Up, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, to serving as producer for Anchorman and executive producer for Freaks and Geeks, Judd has made an indelible mark on Hollywood.Today we unpack the experiences, philosophies, and strategies that have shaped him into the unparalleled creator he

Jul 24, 2023 • 2:19:03

Spiritual Minimalism, Purpose, & Living A More Fulfilling Life With Light Watkins

Spiritual 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 backpack) and proceeded to travel the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation.Today he shares lessons learned from this experience, imparting wisdom that is equal parts profound and hyper-practical on how to prioritize and cultivate inner happiness, the importance of presence, following your curiosity, t

Jul 17, 2023 • 2:06:03

Decoding Transformation: Contrary Action Is The Engine of Evolution

Decoding 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 circumstances would respond of course I do. But only a mentally deranged addict like myself would need to pause before answering to consider the options. Luckily, I was blessed with pain so severe it eclipsed the very real fear I held about changing every facet of who I was as a person to get and stay sober. While in many ways pain makes the proc

Jul 13, 2023 • 27:21

Heal Your Gut: Dr. Alan Desmond On Optimizing Your Microbiome Through Plants

Heal 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 through the morass of diet confusion to provide clear and actionable counsel is the very wise and articulate Dr. Alan Desmond. Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine, Alan is a gut health expert specializing in the role diet plays in the prevention and treatment of digestive diseases—more specifically the overa

Jul 10, 2023 • 1:51:55

Elite Endurance Athlete Cam Wurf On Sustainable Training Strategies And How To Unlock Your Athletic Potential

Elite 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 distinguished himself at the highest, most elite level, in three distinct sports.First in rowing where he represented Australia in the 2004 Athens Olympics. He then turned to professional cycling as a super domestique for Team Sky and now INEOS, where he played a crucial role in supporting guys like Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas, s

Jul 3, 2023 • 2:32:27

Built To Move: Kelly & Juliet Starrett On Functional Strength, Mobility, And Falling In Love With Movement

Built 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 modern ways of life?Here to help us answer these important questions are movement experts and co-authors of Built To Move Kelly & Juliet Starrett.Dr. Kelly Starett is a globally renowned physical therapist and strength coach who consults with athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB the US Olympic Team—along with elite Army, Na

Jun 26, 2023 • 2:48:25

A Masterclass On Movement & Mobility

A 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 capacity we can.The eighth in our ongoing series of deep dives, in today’s masterclass you’ll learn how to start a movement practice, the importance of mobility exercises, proper running and walking techniques, how to maintain and even improve your mobility as you age, pre and post-natal fitness, how to set and achieve your movement

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:43:31

Do The Work: NBA Superstar Chris Paul On Mastery, Mentorship, Leadership & Sustained Excellence

Do 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 Year, and Players Association President between 2013 - 2021. Off the court, Chris is a family man, entrepreneur, activist, and philanthropist. His new book "Sixty-One" hits bookstores everywhere this week.This is a conversation about work-ethic, grit, mentorship, and leadership. We discuss his grandfather's impact on his life, th

Jun 19, 2023 • 2:03:49

The Multiplicity of the Mind: Dr. Richard Schwartz On A Systems Approach to Healing the Self

The 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 created a very interesting and effective therapeutic modality called Internal Family Systems (or IFS). IFS is premised on the idea that every person has different “parts” within them, each with its own unique characteristics and functions, separate from one’s true or core Self. Furthermore, emotional healing and greater well-being

Jun 12, 2023 • 2:00:43

Guru Singh Is The Master Of Change: Spiritual Tools For Positive Self-Growth

Guru 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 and transformation. At the helm of our starship is the legendary Guru Singh—a master of the Kundalini arts who presides over Kundalini University. He is a celebrated master spiritual teacher, third-generation Sikh yogi, author, accomplished musician, father, grandfather, and gift to humanity at large who has been teaching and studying Kund

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:41:07

The Elite Ironman Who Survived a Mid-Race Heart Attack: Tim O'Donnell on Mental Fitness, His Brush with Death & Finding Joy In Training

The 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 Widowmaker. Few survive its fatal clutch. But today’s guest Timothy O’Donnell beat the odds.A professional long-course triathlete with over 50 podium finishes, including more than 25 wins at major events throughout the world, Tim is the 2009 ITU Long Distance World Champion, placed 2nd at the 2019 Ironman World Championships in Ko

Jun 5, 2023 • 1:54:45

Creativity, Self-Discovery, & 'Slip': Zoe Lister-Jones Is Reinventing Hollywood

Creativity, 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 ‘A Good Person’ and Ari Aster’s recently released ‘Beau Is Afraid’ starring Joaquin Phoenix. Zoe wrote, directed, and produced the film ‘Band-Aid.’ She has also starred in films she co-wrote, including ‘Breaking Upwards,’ ‘Consumed, and ‘How It Ends,’ which she also co-directed. Today we dive into the creative process and philosophical in

May 29, 2023 • 2:06:39

ROLL ON: Ask Me Anything

ROLL 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, literature, politics, self-betterment, and more. My co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished co-author. Today we exchange updates on personal goings on, tell highlights from recent travels, share streaming selects and media diet recipes, discuss listen

May 25, 2023 • 2:12:59

Optimize Your Gut to Fight Disease With Tim Spector

Optimize 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 breakthroughs in medical technology, scientists are at the threshold of prescribing food to sidestep disease, predict diagnostic outcomes, promote longevity, and enhance well-being on a highly individuated basis. The era of personalized medicine is upon us. And at the tip of this revolution is today’s guest, Dr. Tim Spector.Arguabl

May 22, 2023 • 2:47:49

Neil Pasricha: Cultivate Happiness & Live An Awesome Life

Neil 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. But only if only we take a moment to appreciate them. Meet my new friend, Neil Pasricha.Neil is the author of nine books and journals, including The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, and his newest offering, Our Book of Awesome—all of which orient around a spinning rolodex of simple pleasures originating from his 100-million

May 15, 2023 • 2:53:15

Decoding Transformation: Presence Is The Residence of Potential

Decoding 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 change—is a landscape of dichotomies. It is both an art and a science. It is both a mindset and a practice. It is action. But it is also stillness. It is both spiritual and practical.Today I venture out of my comfort zone once again to share some thoughts on transformation in monologue format—synthesizing 56 years on this planet and o

May 11, 2023 • 26:26

Darin Olien On The Toxic Products That Are Destroying Your Health (And The Planet)

Darin 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: fatal conveniences. Everything from deodorant and denim to detergent and dental floss—even seemingly innocuous things like carpet, crayons, and candles, unbeknownst to most, are abound with chemicals either unproven safe or demonstrably harmful. And yet, these things are used ubiquitously in our daily lives without a second thought.H

May 8, 2023 • 2:18:43

Excellent Advice For Living: Kevin Kelly On Wealth, AI, Optimism, & The Future

Excellent 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 magazine—widely recognized as the bible of the digital age. He is a renowned futurist, author, and public speaker whose insights into the world of technology and its impact on society have been widely sought after and deeply influential. Over the course of his career, Kevin has authored several seminal books, including Out of Control: The New Biol

May 1, 2023 • 2:25:35

Zach Bush, MD’s Beautiful Vision For Human & Planetary Evolution

Zach 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 problems, I can’t help but feel the solutions we need continue to elude us. Today’s guest believes there is a better path forward—one that calls for spiritual evolution, and a profound reconnection with the natural world. Meet Zach Bush, MD, a triple board-certified physician, an internationally recognized thought leader, and a re

Apr 24, 2023 • 2:07:22

ROLL ON: Travel In The Age of Climate Change

ROLL 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 that it also comes with massive environmental costs. Is it possible to travel in a completely sustainable way? And if so, how? What is the best way to move about the globe and make the most of experiences abroad?Welcome to Roll On 2.0, an experiment in documentary-style storytelling in which Adam Skolnick and I ask a big question,

Apr 20, 2023 • 55:29

Rainn Wilson Is Calling For A Spiritual Revolution

Rainn 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 need to find practical spiritual solutions to help humanity move forward. In other words, we need a total spiritual revolution—what he calls, a Soul Boom. Enter Rainn Wilson, the co-founder of the media company SoulPancake, co-host of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake with Reza Azlan, and the author of the new book “Soul Boom: Why We Need

Apr 17, 2023 • 2:08:43

Lisa Damour, PhD On The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

Lisa 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. From social media to cyberbullying, from political polarization to climate change, the challenges facing teenagers today are numerous and complex. So how do we equip teens emotionally with the tools they need to navigate our complex and ever-changing world? Here to help us answer this question is teen whisperer par excellence, Lisa

Apr 10, 2023 • 2:08:51

Log Off, Turn In, & Tune Up

Log 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, and turning our attention instead to presence, growth, real connection, and bringing more conscious intentionality to our lives. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: InsideTracker:  insidetracker.com/RichRoll Squarespace: Squarespace.com/RichRoll  Native: nativedeo.com/rrp Momentous: LiveMomentous.com/r

Apr 6, 2023 • 31:39

Senator Cory Booker On Unity, Hope & Healthy Food For All

Senator 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 conversation with Cory covers his path to public service, the divided nature of modern politics, how to lead by example with love and faith, and a topic that is near and dear to both of our hearts: food policy reform. Senator Booker has been fiercely advocating to reinvent our food systems to address food insecurity and rising rates

Apr 3, 2023 • 2:15:47

Open The Pod Bay Doors, Sydney

Open 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 philosophical queries centered on the implications of A.I. through a brand new format—an experiment in documentary-style storytelling in which we ask a big question, investigate that query with several experts, attempt to arrive at a reasoned conclusion, and hopefully entertain you along the way.My co-host for this adventure is Adam

Mar 27, 2023 • 1:20:47

Zach Braff Is Processing Pain Through Art‎

Zach 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 confront. But what if we could transform our pain into something beautiful? What if we could use our creativity to process our emotions and, in turn, transmute them into something that speaks to others, serves as a communal salve, and illustrates that hope, help, and healing are possible? Today we explore the art of understanding, acceptin

Mar 23, 2023 • 1:57:39

Unlocking the Science of Longevity with Peter Attia, MD

Unlocking the Science of Longevity with Peter Attia, MD

Today we explore science-backed truths behind healthspan extension and healthy aging with Dr. Peter Attia. Peter is a graduate of Stanford School of Medicine, a former surgeon, and a world-renowned physician who has dedicated his life to understanding the science of human health and the art of living a longer, more fulfilling life. The occasion for Peter’s return is the publication of his new book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity—a groundbreaking primer that challenges the con

Mar 20, 2023 • 3:02:59

4,000 Kilometers On Foot: Nedd Brockmann’s Epic Run Across Australia

4,000 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 Nedd Brockmann. A charismatic young electrician apprentice with a legendary bleach blonde mullet and world-class personality, at just 23 years old, Nedd audaciously set out to become the fastest person to ever run across his native Australia–4000km (2,500 miles) from Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney.This is a phenomenal conversation

Mar 13, 2023 • 1:51:47

Julie Piatt On Soul Evolution, Sacred Embodiment, and Falling In Love With Yourself

Julie 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 of these important spiritual inquiries, enter Julie Piatt, otherwise summoned as the holy and ethereal Sri Mati.She is an accomplished yogi, musician, chef, and mom to our four children. She’s also the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks, hosts the For The Life of Me podcast, lords over Water Tiger, her online spiritual co

Mar 9, 2023 • 1:32:39

What Is Consciousness? Philip Goff On The Nature of Reality & The Science of Mind

What 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 questions and tackle the hard problems that have perplexed humanity since the dawn of inquiry.Our guide for today’s journey is Philip Goff, PhD, a modern philosopher who has devoted his life to better understanding the qualities of reality.Philip is an associate professor of philosophy at Durham University who specializes in the nature of

Mar 6, 2023 • 1:58:35

John Pearson: Modeling Healthy Masculinity With The First Male Supermodel

John 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 more with the world’s first male supermodel, John Pearson. John is a pioneer of the male modeling profession, and was the most sought-after male model through the 1990s, the face for some of the world’s biggest brands.But John is here today not so much because of his past—although it’s incredibly fascinating—but because of the very u

Feb 27, 2023 • 2:13:17

Finding Peace; A Meditation Masterclass

Finding 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 stress and anxiety to improving immune function and sleep quality, meditation has been shown to positively impact our brain and body. But in this fast-paced, hyper-connected world, most people often struggle to find the time or the motivation to meditate. But, the reality is that meditation need not be a burden, but rather a way of

Feb 23, 2023 • 1:50:11

Fueling Performance With Play: Ultra-Runner Mike Wardian On Crushing World Records & Work-Life Balance

Fueling 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 amount as a runner over the years. He holds FKTs all over the globe from D.C. to Israel, and won a 100k world championship silver medal. And he’s done all of this while holding a full-time day job and spending time with his wife and young children.In today’s conversation, we dive deep into Mike’s unique relationship with running, se

Feb 20, 2023 • 2:17:21

Robert McKee On The Art of Story & Why Stories Matter

Robert 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 Fulbright scholar and the author of five books on storytelling, including Dialogue, Character, Action, and Storynomics, but he is best known as the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world. His students have collectively won 70 Academy Awards, 250 Emmy Awards, and 100 WGA (Writers Guild of America) Awards. My conversation with

Feb 13, 2023 • 2:02:11

Roll On Re-Entry: AMA on Addiction, Lifestyle Change, & A New Format

Roll 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 across culture, sports, politics, literature, art, self-betterment, and more. My co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New Yor

Feb 9, 2023 • 1:29:45

Big Wave Legend Garrett McNamara On Chasing 100ft+ Waves

Big 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 world’s largest waves in Nazaré, Portugal, and popularizing Nazaré’s now famous surf break. He has also accomplished a myriad of other absolutely insane surfing feats like surfing waves generated by a 300ft glacier in Alaska, giant barrels breaking on shallow, jagged reefs, and on massive, open ocean hurricane swells.We dive into Ga

Feb 6, 2023 • 2:26:53

How To Live An Ethical Life With Moral Philosopher Peter Singer

How 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, Peter Singer. The grandfather of both the modern animal rights and effective altruism movements, Peter is a Professor of Bioethics at Princeton and a Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne, who has published several books on our moral responsibility to alleviate suffering. Since its original publication in 1975, his groundbreak

Jan 30, 2023 • 1:49:31

Steven Pressfield: Battle Resistance, Master Your Craft, & Pursue Your Calling

Steven 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, returning for his second appearance on the show (his first being episode #584). Steven is a prolific writer and thinker known for his profound insights into the creative process and the psychology of success. He has over 20 books to his name, and his works The War of Art, Do The Work, and Turning Pro have inspired and motivated millions o

Jan 26, 2023 • 2:00:41

Chef Babette: Fit at 72, Self-Love & Life Transformation Through Food

Chef 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 challenging childhood, years addicted to drugs and processed foods, and suffering from a myriad of health issues, Babette managed to get clean and transform her life wholesale.From going plant-based in her 40’s, to starting a restaurant in her 50’s despite no experience, to becoming the very model of fit and radiant at 72 years young, Babe

Jan 23, 2023 • 1:45:15

Rick Rubin: Modern Master Of The Creative Act

Rick 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, noted for his unique—and some might say counter-intuitive—way in which he is able to help manifest the absolute best in every artist he works with. But lesser appreciated is Rick’s spiritual approach to artistry, explored in his newly released and completely transformative book, The Creative Act, which is all about cultivating the

Jan 16, 2023 • 1:37:39

Coach of The Norwegian Train: Olav Aleksander Bu On The Science of Elite Performance

Coach of The Norwegian Train: Olav Aleksander Bu On The Science of Elite Performance

The co-founder of the companies Santara tech and Entalpi, Olav is a sports scientist and elite coach who helped to devise a protocol of testing and performance optimization, grounded in the scientific method, that is achieving undisputable real-world results as evidenced by the Olympic gold medals and championship victories of Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden.I had the honor to sit down with the Norwegian triathlon world champs Kristian and Gustav a few months ago. And while they ea

Jan 12, 2023 • 1:44:49

Seth Godin On Creativity, Embracing Failure & Spreading Big Ideas

Seth Godin On Creativity, Embracing Failure & Spreading Big Ideas

Today’s guest wants to give you the tools to get started, overcome creative blocks, and get your work into the hands of the people you most want to help. His name is Seth Godin. He's the author of more than 19 international bestsellers, an entrepreneur, a speaker, and a climate activist. Through his work, Seth seeks to turn people’s lights on, inspire them to action, and teach them how to level up. And in today’s conversation we discuss creativity, writing, understanding the distinction between

Jan 9, 2023 • 1:56:55

Special Forces Operators On Mindset, Veteran Mental Health & Extreme Challenges

Special Forces Operators On Mindset, Veteran Mental Health & Extreme Challenges

My friend, coach, and frequent podcast guest Chris Hauth is joined by former Navy SEAL Ryan “Birdman” Parrott and former US Army Special Forces Alex Racey to discuss mindset tools for the new year, veteran mental health, the importance of doing hard things, and their impending 7x Project–7 marathons, 7 swims, and 7 skydiving jumps on 7 continents in 7 days. This conversion is equal parts inspiring and important, and I’m honored to share it with you all right now. So please hit that subscribe bu

Jan 2, 2023 • 2:11:07

The Best Of 2022: Part Two

The Best Of 2022: Part Two

As 2022 comes to a close and a new year beckons, we are presented with an opportunity to reflect on the past twelve months. Explore new aspirations. And set intentions for the year to come. Allow me to indulge this truth by introducing Part Two of my annual yearbook—an auditory anthology of the year’s most compelling conversations. Enjoy the best of the year.Guest List + Full Episode Links: RRP 692: Malcolm Gladwell RRP 723: Mel Robbins RRP 715: Casey Neistat RRP 718: Whitney Cummings R

Dec 26, 2022 • 1:49:23

The Best Of 2022: Part One

The Best Of 2022: Part One

As the year comes to a close, I want to take some time to appreciate the unbelievable library of conversations we’ve recorded over the last 12 months. To celebrate all of these amazing episodes, we indulge an annual tradition on the podcast, ending each year with a 2-part compilation of the finest excerpts from the previous 12 months of the show. Enjoy.Guest List + Full Episode Links: RRP 666: Andrew Huberman RRP 687: Lisa Bilyeu RRP 676: Terry Crews RRP 654: Lisa Miller, PhD RRP 677: B

Dec 22, 2022 • 1:46:07

Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners Part II

Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners Part II

Last year, we debuted a new episode dedicated to compilations of stories sent in by our listeners. The result was Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories from Our Listeners, an incredible achievement that showcased the talent, drive, perseverance, and inspiration of the amazing humans that comprise the RRP multiverse. And if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, I highly encourage you to do so.After calling for more stories and curating the best responses, my team and I are proud to present

Dec 19, 2022 • 1:00:21

Mel Robbins On Healing Anxiety, Marriage Therapy, & Igniting Transformation

Mel Robbins On Healing Anxiety, Marriage Therapy, & Igniting Transformation

Back for her second drop on the podcast (her first being RRP #630) is my friend, Mel Robbins. Mel is the mega-bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule and The High Five Habit and is branching out into my territory with the launch of her brand new podcast, aptly titled The Mel Robbins Podcast, which has skyrocketed to one of the top shows in the world.Today we go deep into Mel’s recent breakthrough in her struggle with anxiety, what she learned and experienced during therapeutic MDMA sess

Dec 12, 2022 • 2:01:05

Born To Run Free (For a Lifetime) with Christopher McDougall + Eric Orton

Born To Run Free (For a Lifetime) with Christopher McDougall + Eric Orton

Reaching your athletic peak is a laudable goal. But ambition extracts a physical and mental cost. How do you break free from cycles of burnout and injury and fall in love with running again? Today we cover this topic and more with legends Christopher McDougall + Eric Orton.In this conversation we dive deep into the world and stories of Christopher's book Born to Run, as well as talk with Christopher's running coach, Eric Orton, about the practical – naturalistic – running drills, princi

Dec 8, 2022 • 2:11:21

Dan Buettner On The Lost American Diet

Dan Buettner On The Lost American Diet

The U.S. is one of the most prosperous nations on the planet—and yet, our country has never been more unhealthy. Here to offer us a fact-based prescription for living longer and better is the intrepid Dan Buettner.A true renaissance man, Dan is an investigative journalist, a National Geographic Fellow, a legit, boots-on-the-ground longevity expert, an in-demand public speaker, a serial entrepreneur, and a world explorer with three endurance cycling world records to his name. A New York

Dec 5, 2022 • 1:45:40

Kyle Gillett, MD: Hormones & Holistic Health Habits

Kyle Gillett, MD: Hormones & Holistic Health Habits

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, signaling a slew of physiological processes, including your metabolism, mood, sexual function, and more. Here to help us understand this complicated endocrine language is hormone health specialist Kyle Gillett, MD.A dual board-certified physician in family medicine and obesity medicine, Kyle is an expert in optimizing hormone levels to improve overall health and well-being in both men and women. He earned his medical degree at the University

Nov 28, 2022 • 2:41:49

A Masterclass On Plant-Based Nutrition

A Masterclass On Plant-Based Nutrition

For the past year and a half, we’ve been creating quarterly episodes centered on a singular theme offered as an RRP Masterclass. These compilation episodes are derived from multiple past guests, and today, we focus our attention on plant-based nutrition.To gain the greatest insight into this topic, my team and I mined wisdom from the most esteemed doctors and the foremost experts in nutrition science that have graced the show—individuals who have direct experience with the impacts of a

Nov 24, 2022 • 1:43:51

Whitney Cummings Is Doing The Work

Whitney Cummings Is Doing The Work

Whitney Cummings is a stand-up comedian, writer, actor, producer, and podcaster. You may know her from one of her five hilarious stand-up specials, her sitcom 'Whitney', as the co-creator of the CBS show '2 Broke Girls', or as host of the 'Good For You' podcast.Whitney’s charm and wit is legendary. But underappreciated is her knowledge and experience with mental health and emotional well-being—qualities earned from working through anxiety and and codependency disorders. All of this and

Nov 21, 2022 • 3:12:19

Tony Riddle's Natural Lifestyle Philosophy For Optimum Health, Happiness & Vitality

Tony Riddle's Natural Lifestyle Philosophy For Optimum Health, Happiness & Vitality

Here to rewild us and reconnect us to that which is most essential is barefoot ultra running phenom Tony Riddle. Returning for his 2nd appearance on the podcast (his first being over 3 years ago on episode #463), Tony is a natural lifestyle coach who has devoted his life to studying what makes us human and how to live naturally in the modern world.Today we pick things up where we last left off in an old school, no video, audio-only conversation convened during my recent visit to London

Nov 14, 2022 • 2:28:25

Roll On: What A Decade of Podcasting Has Taught Me About Life

Roll On: What A Decade of Podcasting Has Taught Me About Life

Welcome to the 2022 season finale of ‘Roll On’, our semi-bi-weekly version of the podcast where we indulge in some good-natured banter and ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, politics, literature, art, self-betterment, and more.Today Rich and Adam talk endurance news, concerning politics, streaming selects, answer listener questions, and more. Rich also expands on the lessons he’s learned after ten years of podcasting and the wisdom he’s gleaned from some of the bright

Nov 10, 2022 • 2:12:03

Casey Neistat's Unrelenting Pursuit Of Interestingness

Casey Neistat's Unrelenting Pursuit Of Interestingness

Here today fourth appearance on the podcast—(his last appearance was nearly eight years ago) is the godfather of YouTube, Casey Neistat.One of the biggest and most popular filmmakers on YouTube with over 12.5 million subscribers, Casey rose to fame through a daily vlog he commenced in March of 2015 when he began uploading a new video every single day, elevating the vlog format with next level storytelling & production value that consistently went viral & captured the fascination

Nov 7, 2022 • 1:29:39

The Ant-Viral Gut: Robynne Chutkan, MD On Optimizing Immunity & Preventing Disease From The Inside Out

The Ant-Viral Gut: Robynne Chutkan, MD On Optimizing Immunity & Preventing Disease From The Inside Out

Multiple studies now confirm a dramatic link between the health of our microbiome and our ability to combat viral illness. Today we explore this connection, with tools to promote gut health, optimize your immune system & prevent disease.Our host for today's exploration is the queen of all things gut health, Robynne Chutkan, MD.Dr. Chutkan is a board-certified gastroenterologist serving on the Georgetown University Hospital faculty. She is the founder of the Digestive Center for Well

Oct 31, 2022 • 2:19:29

Gordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, Small Promises, The 5:2 Rule, & Designing Your Best Life

Gordo Byrn on Making A 1000 Day Plan, Small Promises, The 5:2 Rule, & Designing Your Best Life

In today’s panoply of role models, rare is the story of an everyman transforming his life wholesale—then sharing his process openly and honestly with humility and vulnerability.Today I convene with one of these aspirational, endurance veteran and personal hero Gordo Byrn.Gordo is someone who greatly inspired and influenced my endurance career and mentored me from afar in ways beyond my ability to calculate. This conversation, long in the making, is thus personally special.A former priva

Oct 24, 2022 • 2:43:55

Gustav Iden & Kristian Blummenfelt: Lessons From The Norwegian Train Reign

Gustav Iden & Kristian Blummenfelt: Lessons From The Norwegian Train Reign

There are professionals. There are Olympians. But rare is the athlete who is so entirely and utterly devoted to sport in mind, body, and soul, that they exceed titles all together.Today I am lucky to host two of these extraordinary individuals: Norsemen Gustav Iden & Kristian Blummenfelt.In an unprecedented period of just 9 months, Kristian was crowned Olympic champion in Tokyo and bagged the fastest Ironman performance ever in his debut.After winning the 2021 70.3 World Champion ti

Oct 20, 2022 • 1:36:29

Dr. David Spiegel On Mind-Body 'Tranceformation' Through Hypnosis

Dr. David Spiegel On Mind-Body 'Tranceformation' Through Hypnosis

This is a conversation about the science, neurobiology and use cases for clinical hypnosis with the world’s leading researcher and clinician in the field, Dr. David Spiegel. Dr. Spiegel is the associate chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine, the director of the Stanford Center on Stress and Health, and has published over 480 journal articles, 170 book chapters, and a whopping 13 books on the subject of hypnosis and related topics. Hypnosis is unf

Oct 17, 2022 • 1:54:05

Julie Piatt On Why The Heart Will Never Fail You

Julie Piatt On Why The Heart Will Never Fail You

How do you navigate transformation? What does it mean to live with integrity? And why is it important to cultivate intuition?Joining me today to grapple with truths big and small is my in-house spiritual guide, Julie Piatt—aka SriMati.My partner in every definition of the word, Julie excels across an impressive variety of disciplines. She is a serial entrepreneur. She’s the founder and CEO of SriMu, her plant-based cheese enterprise, and soon-to-be empire. She’s a musician. An artist. A

Oct 13, 2022 • 2:00:01

François D'haene: The Ultra Spirit on Competition, Winemaking & Running Mountains

François D'haene: The Ultra Spirit on Competition, Winemaking & Running Mountains

Meet François D’Haene.One of the greatest (some say the greatest) ultra-distance trail runners in the world, French superstar François is a former physiotherapist turned winemaker who has collected 36 victories and 51 podiums across some of the most prestigious and challenging races in the world. His palmarès include taking victory at UTMB an astonishing four times, a record only recently matched by Kílian Jornet this year. In 2017, François clocked the fastest-ever traverse of the 210-

Oct 10, 2022 • 1:44:19

A Tribute To Hilaree Nelson

A Tribute To Hilaree Nelson

On Monday, September 26th, Hilaree Nelson—one of the world’s most accomplished ski-mountaineers and adventure athletes—tragically passed away while descending mount Manaslu in Nepal after summiting the 26,781-foot mountain with her partner Jim Morrison. She was 49.Named one of National Geographic’s 2018 Adventurers of the Year, Hilaree was an adventurer at the absolute highest level—a giant who summited, explored & skied some of the most exotic and treacherous mountain ranges on Ear

Oct 6, 2022 • 1:39:36

John McAvoy: From Life Sentence to Life of Purpose

John McAvoy: From Life Sentence to Life of Purpose

If you’re someone who actually believes that people don’t change, prepare for a major mindset shift.Meet John McAvoy.Returning for his 2nd appearance on the podcast, John is positive transformation rendered in human form—and his story is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales you will ever be privileged to hear.The McAvoy name might ring a bell for longtime listeners. He first appeared on the show a little over four years ago on episode #379—a convers

Oct 3, 2022 • 2:50:33

Mastering The Mystical: A Deep Dive On Spirituality

Mastering The Mystical: A Deep Dive On Spirituality

For too long, the growing body of evidence showing that a spiritual practice is associated with better health and wellbeing has been dismissed by stoics and scientists. That is, until now.Welcome to our sixth masterclass episode, where we share big truths from some of my best podcast guests, honing in on a single theme or subject matter. Today we are diving deep on all things spirituality, sharing new perspectives, the latest scientific findings, some concrete and non-secular spiritual

Sep 29, 2022 • 1:51:41

Never Quit Before The Miracle: The Story of Anvil

Never Quit Before The Miracle: The Story of Anvil

Meet the masters of resilience. 80’s metal trailblazers: Anvil.For those of you who bristle at the thought of heavy metal, set aside that resistance. Give this one a shot with an open mind and heart. And thank me later—because the story of Anvil—and the filmmaker who captured their tale—is nothing short of remarkable.At 14, Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow and Robb Reiner made a pact to rock together forever. In 1982 they birthed a highly influential album that would inspire the likes of Anthrax and

Sep 26, 2022 • 2:24:43

Paul Conti, MD: Face & Heal The Trauma That Dictates Your Life

Paul Conti, MD: Face & Heal The Trauma That Dictates Your Life

Dr. Paul Conti is a graduate of Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his training at Stanford and Harvard, where he served as Chief Resident. He then served on the medical faculty at Harvard before moving to Portland, Oregon, and founding the Pacific Premiere Group—a clinical practice helping people heal and grow from trauma and other life challenges.Dr. Conti is also the author of Trauma, the Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It, which I feel

Sep 19, 2022 • 2:15:47

Roll On: Life Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting

Roll On: Life Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Podcasting

Welcome to ‘Roll On’, the semi-bi-weekly version of the podcast where Rich Roll & Adam Skolnick indulge in some good-natured banter and ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art, literature, politics, self-betterment, and more.Today Rich reflects on what he has learned from his almost 10 years hosting this podcast, plus endurance news, recent episode recaps, streaming selects, listener questions and more.Watch on YouTubeShow notes + MORE: bit.ly/richroll704Newsletter

Sep 15, 2022 • 2:34:43

Max Fisher: How Social Media Rewired Our Brains (+ Our World)

Max Fisher: How Social Media Rewired Our Brains (+ Our World)

Max Fisher is a New York Times investigative reporter, Pulitzer Prize finalist, and author of the vitally important book: 'The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World'—a referendum on Big Tech and the social media platforms that that have come to monopolize our attention, foment division and fracture our world. Today's conversation covers Max’s journey to reporting on social media and politics, the specific ways social media changes its users’ moralit

Sep 12, 2022 • 2:24:13

Dr. Gabor Maté On How Trauma Fuels Disease

Dr. Gabor Maté On How Trauma Fuels Disease

In the most health-obsessed society ever, all is not well. At the root lies a sleeping giant: unhealed trauma.Here to help us further explore this profound insight is renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté.Returning for his second appearance on the show (his first being RRP #188) Dr. Maté is an expert in a wide range of topics, best known for his work on the relationship between addiction and childhood development.If you are interested in truly understanding the nature

Sep 5, 2022 • 1:42:53

From Prison Guard to Endurance Star: Ken Rideout on Mindset, Non-Negotiables & Self-Accountability

From Prison Guard to Endurance Star: Ken Rideout on Mindset, Non-Negotiables & Self-Accountability

The heart and soul of this podcast is personal transformation—and today’s story of metamorphosis is one of the most compelling, improbable, and inspirational tales I have ever heard.Narrating this epic saga is Ken Rideout, a guy who has transcended a litany of seemingly insurmountable obstacles to become one of the world’s pre-eminent master athletes.Now 51, he smokes his running competitors like a bad habit—and is only beginning to hit his stride.It’s a land mine littered path that did

Aug 29, 2022 • 2:16:03

Roll On: The Medium Is The Magnet

Roll On: The Medium Is The Magnet

Welcome to ‘Roll On’, the semi-bi-weekly version of the podcast where we ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art, literature, politics, self-betterment, and more.As always, my co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is also the author of One Breath a

Aug 25, 2022 • 2:15:55

Susan Cain On The Great Ache That Binds Us

Susan Cain On The Great Ache That Binds Us

Are you one of those people that finds solace and comfort in rainy days or melancholy music? It’s not quite sadness. It's more like longing. A beautiful ache that makes you feel more connected to the human experience. What is that specifically? And why does it compel us so? Former corporate lawyer turned author Susan Cain wondered the same—a query that launched a 7-year journey to better understand the complex and nuanced nature of all things melancholic. The result of Susan’s adventure is Bi

Aug 22, 2022 • 2:02:41

Forging The Future: Ari Wallach on The Longpath Mindset, Telos & Transgenerational Empathy

Forging The Future: Ari Wallach on The Longpath Mindset, Telos & Transgenerational Empathy

We as a global society currently face challenges—some of which are existential in nature—that simply cannot be solved with the mindset, institutions, and paradigms currently in place.Instead, these solutions require that we think beyond current economic, political, and social constraints—and even well beyond our individual life spans—to consider deeply the impact we will have on many generations into the future.Indeed, these solutions require an applied mindset that Ari Wallach calls Lo

Aug 15, 2022 • 2:14:39

Centenarian Mike Fremont On Longevity Secrets, Breaking World Running Records & How To Thrive

Centenarian Mike Fremont On Longevity Secrets, Breaking World Running Records & How To Thrive

Today we explore health, fitness, longevity & the pursuit of meaning through the lived experience of a human who has been walking planet Earth for a full 100 years.Meet centenarian Mike Fremont, a retired engineer turned climate activist and life-long athlete who holds a slew of impressive age group world records in running, including the fastest recorded marathons for an 88-year-old, 90-year-old, and a 91-year-old.I was introduced to Mike by his running buddy elite ultra-marathoner

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:04:27

Heidi Zuckerman: Why Art Matters

Heidi Zuckerman: Why Art Matters

What defines art? What makes one an artist? What does art teach us—and why does it matter? To help us make sense of a world elusive to many, today I convene with the singular Heidi Zuckerman. A woman I’ve known for over 30 years, Heidi has devoted her entire professional career to understanding art, the people who make art, and why we should care. Heidi currently serves as CEO and Director of the Orange County Museum of Art, where she is overseeing construction of a spectacular new building d

Aug 8, 2022 • 1:55:17

Peter Attia, MD On Becoming a Centenarian Decathlete, Metabolic Health & All Things Zone 2

Peter Attia, MD On Becoming a Centenarian Decathlete, Metabolic Health & All Things Zone 2

Healthspan extension may pique your interest. But it’s the obsession of today’s guest, a physician and engineer focused on the applied science of longevity to reframe and improve how we live while challenging all we’ve been previously taught about the interaction of health, human performance, and medicine.Meet Peter Attia, MD.Peter’s current practice deals extensively with nutritional interventions, exercise physiology, sleep physiology, emotional and mental health, and pharmacology to

Aug 1, 2022 • 2:20:17

Colin O’Brady & Jenna Besaw On Possible Mindsets, K2 Perils & 12-Hours Walks

Colin O’Brady & Jenna Besaw On Possible Mindsets, K2 Perils & 12-Hours Walks

World-record setting adventure athlete and New York Times bestselling author Colin O’Brady returns for his fifth appearance on the podcast (RRP 207, 235, 439 & 519), this time alongside wife and partner in all things Jenna Besaw —the powerful engine behind everything they have accomplished together.Today we discuss what global exploration has taught Colin & Jenna about mindset. We talk about the transformative power of an all-day walk, the subject of Colin's new book, 'The 12-Ho

Jul 25, 2022 • 3:20:01

Roll On: Everything Roll On

Roll On: Everything Roll On

After a brief hiatus, the boys are back with a classic "old school" edition of 'Roll On', the version of the podcast where we ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art, politics, self-betterment, and more. This might be the most Roll On Roll On of all Roll Ons.As always, my co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author.Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include: Rich’s recent adventures in Colorado (an

Jul 21, 2022 • 2:13:27

Malcolm Gladwell Is Lord Of All Things Overlooked and Misunderstood

Malcolm Gladwell Is Lord Of All Things Overlooked and Misunderstood

What are the limits of human performance? How can we reimagine sport to boost lifelong adoption? And what is the athlete’s role in moving culture forward?Today we explore these questions and tons more with the lord of all things overlooked and misunderstood, Malcolm Gladwell.I suspect most of you are very familiar with Malcolm. Perhaps you’ve listened to his sensational podcast Revisionist History, where every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even

Jul 18, 2022 • 1:59:45

Robin Arzón On Turning Doubt Into Determination & Plateaus Into Launching Pads

Robin Arzón On Turning Doubt Into Determination & Plateaus Into Launching Pads

Robin Arzón -- the inspiring and highly energetic self-proclaimed ambassador of sweat and swagger is back for her fourth appearance on the podcast. A former corporate lawyer with degrees from NYU and Villanova Law, Robin transformed herself into a global fitness icon and everybody’s favorite Peloton instructor—the company where she also holds the title of Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor. In 2020 Robin was named one of the most influential people on Fortune Magazine’s 4

Jul 11, 2022 • 1:47:05

Valter Longo PhD: Fasting & Nutrition Protocols for Longevity & Disease Prevention

Valter Longo PhD: Fasting & Nutrition Protocols for Longevity & Disease Prevention

When it comes to fasting, how do you parse fact from fiction?How do nutrition and lifestyle choices make or break disease?And how do we eat to live longer, healthier lives?To help us answer these questions, Dr.Valter Longo is back.Dr. Longo first graced the show back on RRP #367, where we covered the basics for fasting for longevity. Today we are getting granular on the science of longevity & nutrition, including an analysis of the latest research on fasting and what Dr. Longo calls

Jul 4, 2022 • 1:55:21

Camille Herron: Crushing World Records, Narrowing The Gender Gap, And The Power of Happiness

Camille Herron: Crushing World Records, Narrowing The Gender Gap, And The Power of Happiness

She collects world records with wild abandon. With each race, she narrows the gender gap, rewriting the rulebook on human capability with a broad smile and arms outstretched.Meet force of nature Camille Herron.Alongside 21 marathon victories, Camille won the Comrades Marathon in 2017, becoming the first athlete to win World Championship titles in the 50K, 100K and clocking the most miles in 24 hours (167.8 to be specific) of any woman in history. Just after turning 40, earlier this year

Jun 27, 2022 • 1:55:59

A Longevity Masterclass: Emerging Science & Timeless Wisdom of Healthy Aging

A Longevity Masterclass: Emerging Science & Timeless Wisdom of Healthy Aging

Welcome to our fourth masterclass episode where we share big truths from some of my best podcast guests, honing in on a single theme or subject matter. Today we are diving deep into the subject of longevity, specifically: how to age healthfully, how to biologically promote longevity, how to embrace your innate potential for growth beyond the prescribed productive years, and how to cultivate a true life-long expansion of self.From science and technology to diet and mindset, there are cho

Jun 23, 2022 • 1:36:23

Lisa Bilyeu: Transcend the Purgatory of the Mundane

Lisa Bilyeu: Transcend the Purgatory of the Mundane

Here to illuminate truths big and small on all things self-confidence, relationships, mindset, and more is entrepreneur turned author Lisa Bilyeu.Lisa is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition a company she helped grow into a billion-dollar unicorn alongside her husband and friend of the pod Tom Bilyeu. She’s also co-founder and President of the digital-first media enterprise Impact Theory Studios, where among many other duties she hosts Women of Impact, a show that is all about empowering w

Jun 20, 2022 • 2:15:59

Steve Magness: Do Hard Things — The Science of Resilience

Steve Magness: Do Hard Things — The Science of Resilience

A cornerstone of this podcast is exploring why we should all Do Hard Things—which just so happens to be the title of today’s guest’s latest book. Meet Steve Magness.Making his third (but first solo) appearance on the show, Steve is a former elite track and field athlete (4:01 miler), elite coach turned author, and world-renowned expert on all things high performance.In addition, Steve consults on mental skills development for professional sports teams—including some of the top teams in

Jun 13, 2022 • 2:29:43

Roll On: Guns, Liberty & Responsibility (+ Sen. Cory Booker)

Roll On: Guns, Liberty & Responsibility (+ Sen. Cory Booker)

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Given the heartbreaking number of mass and school shootings this year—punctuated by the horrific events in Uvalde—today’s discussion centers on gun violence in America, culminating with a conversation with Senator Cory Booker, who joins via Zoom to help us understand why this problem is so intractable

Jun 9, 2022 • 2:10:59

Irish Gangster Richie Stephens’ Guide to Sobriety‎ (and Second Chances)

Irish Gangster Richie Stephens’ Guide to Sobriety‎ (and Second Chances)

Drug trafficker. Kidnapper. Alcoholic. Addict. Gang member. International criminal turned sober screen star.Richie’s story is also the subject of his new book, The Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety—a chronicle of his descent into the abyss and the redemptive slog that followed. It’s a tale so absurd and darkly comic, that it’s currently being developed for television by the creators of the hit show Silicon Valley.Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: bit.ly/richiestephens684More about

Jun 6, 2022 • 2:04:07

Arthur Brooks: Cracking The Code To Happiness

Arthur Brooks: Cracking The Code To Happiness

Author of the instant #1 NYT bestseller entitled From Strength to Strength—today Arthur C. Brooks shares the ​​roadmap for finding success, happiness, and deep purpose in our later years.A professional French horn player turned social scientist, Arthur served as president of the American Enterprise Institute think tank in DC for a decade—and is currently a professor of public leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School.In

May 30, 2022 • 2:02:53

Roll On: The Art Of Memoir

Roll On: The Art Of Memoir

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment.  Today we dissect top headlines from the world of endurance, celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Rich’s book Finding Ultra, and talk about what makes an impactful memoir. NOTE: This episode was recorded one day PRIOR to the Uvalde school shooting, so this topic is not discussed. Specific topics discussed in tod

May 26, 2022 • 1:46:47

Chip Conley: How To Become a Modern Elder, Create A Second Wave & Regenerate Your Soul

Chip Conley: How To Become a Modern Elder, Create A Second Wave & Regenerate Your Soul

What if we reimagined aging not as something to fear—but rather as something aspirational? Rich's guest for this exploration is 'Modern Elder" Chip Conley. A hotelier and hospitality maverick, Chip is the founder of America’s second-largest boutique hotel company and former Strategic Advisor and Global Head of Hospitality for Airbnb, where he was instrumental in guiding the founders of this fast-growing start-up into the global hospitality brand it is today. In addition, Chip is a New York Tim

May 23, 2022 • 2:12:19

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz On All Things Microbiome: Heal Your Gut, Sidestep Disease & Thrive

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz On All Things Microbiome: Heal Your Gut, Sidestep Disease & Thrive

One of the most popular guests in the history of this podcast, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz ‘Dr. B' joined me back on episode #538 for a deep dive on the gut and honing our immune systems. Today we dive even deeper with a comprehensive investigation of the microbiome, why it’s important, and how we can tend to it to sidestep disease and live our healthiest. Specific topics include: What COVID has taught us about the benefits of a plant-predominant diet The relationship between the microbiome, metaboli

May 16, 2022 • 3:06:13

Roll On: Kristian Blummenfelt, The Ministry of Truth, & Sustainable Self-Growth

Roll On: Kristian Blummenfelt, The Ministry of Truth, & Sustainable Self-Growth

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include: Adam's latest NYT piece A Free Diver’s Training Partners: Sharks Outstanding performances from the Ironman World Championships A brief conversation with IMWC Kristian Blummenfelt & his coach Olav Aleksander Bu Should a 6 year old be permitted

May 12, 2022 • 1:41:49

Gemma Newman, MD On Optimizing Hormone Health

Gemma Newman, MD On Optimizing Hormone Health

Today’s episode explores nutrition, lifestyle  and overall well-being with a particular focus on hormone health – particularly (but not exclusively) women’s hormone health, aging, and reproductive care – with Gemma Newman., MD.A Senior Partner at a family medicine practice in the U.K. and author of ‘The Plant Power Doctor’, Gemma is a graduate of the University of Wales College of Medicine with expertise in a variety of specialities, including elder care, endocrinology, pediatrics, obst

May 9, 2022 • 2:04:57

Brad Stulberg: Ditch The Hedonic Treadmill For Sustainable Success

Brad Stulberg: Ditch The Hedonic Treadmill For Sustainable Success

Ambition is laudable. But hustle culture extracts a cost. True, sustainable success demands groundedness.Here today to elaborate is Brad Stulberg—a writer and coach specializing in human performance and well-being. Returning for his third appearance (you can check out episodes #293 & #429).Brad is the author of three books: Peak Performance, The Passion Paradox, and his latest, the subject of today’s exchange, The Practice of Groundedness. His work has appeared in the NYT, WSJ, Spor

May 2, 2022 • 2:19:13

Terry Crews On Healthy Masculinity, Strength Through Vulnerability & True Power

Terry Crews On Healthy Masculinity, Strength Through Vulnerability & True Power

In today’s episode, we explore masculinity—both toxic and healthy. Overcoming obstacles. How to confront your past, own your path, and ultimately step into your truest power and most self-actualized self.Our guide for this journey is star of screens big and small, Terry Crews. You may know him from films like Idiocracy and The Expendables. Or from his starring turn in television shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Everyone Hates Chris, America’s Got Talent or one of his many other projects.T

Apr 25, 2022 • 2:23:31

Roll On: How Social Media Erodes The Mind, Finding Meaning in Grief & Fitness After Covid (+ Endurance Wins & Rollie Victors!)

Roll On: How Social Media Erodes The Mind, Finding Meaning in Grief & Fitness After Covid (+ Endurance Wins & Rollie Victors!)

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Topics discussed in today’s episode include: Rich’s recent adventures in Miami (and getting COVID) Oz Pearlman’s Central Park FKT Robbie Balenger on ‘outlasting a Tesla’ Memorable performances from the Boston Marathon Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid Winners of the 2021

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:56:59

Maya Shankar: The Power Of Slight Changes (And Why We Do What We Do)

Maya Shankar: The Power Of Slight Changes (And Why We Do What We Do)

In today’s episode, cognitive neuroscientist & former Senior Advisor in the Obama White House, Dr. Maya Shankar joins Rich to talk about the science behind growth & transformation.This is a conversation about navigating change, igniting professional growth, and managing grief through the behavioral science lens of Maya’s personal experience and expertise.Maya shares the therapeutic benefits and empowerment from sharing hardships, grief and shame with those around you, and how to

Apr 18, 2022 • 2:28:27

Mentalist Oz Pearlman: Mind-Reading Secrets & The Ultramarathon Mindset

Mentalist Oz Pearlman: Mind-Reading Secrets & The Ultramarathon Mindset

In today’s episode, Rich sits down with celebrity mentalist and ultramarathoner Oz Pearlman to discuss the art of mentalism, the ultra runner mindset, how to cultivate intuition, and leverage behavior for confidence, endurance & resilience.One of the world’s busiest and most in-demand entertainers, Oz is noted for his unique blend of magic and mentalism that always leaves the host and audience breathless. He has appeared in most major media outlets and his client list reads like a w

Apr 11, 2022 • 2:01:39

Julie Piatt On Intellect Vs Intuition

Julie Piatt On Intellect Vs Intuition

Intelligence comes in many forms. Rational intellect is one such source. But intuition, feelings, and gut instinct have their place, and should not be ignored. Here to elaborate on this notion is Julie Piatt (aka SriMati) returning for her umpteenth microphone communion. For those new or newer to the podcast, Julie takes many forms. She’s a studied yogi, musician, vegan chef, and mom to our four children. She’s also the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks. She hosts the For The Life of

Apr 4, 2022 • 1:59:03

Roll On: The Slap, The Swim & The Self-Myth (+ 'The Rollies'!)

Roll On: The Slap, The Swim & The Self-Myth (+ 'The Rollies'!)

In today's episode of 'Roll On', Rich Roll & Adam Skolnick discuss Will Smith, Lia Thomas & Taylor Hawkins. Plus: nominees for the 1st annual "Rollies' awards, a coaching call check-in with Chris Hauth & much more. Vote for your favorite "Rollie' nominees HERE.To read more and to peruse the show notes, click here. You can also watch it all go down on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.To grab your copy of Voicing Change Vo

Mar 31, 2022 • 2:33:07

Ed Winters Is A Vegan Propagandist

Ed Winters Is A Vegan Propagandist

In today’s episode, Rich discusses all things vegan with Ed Winters (aka ‘Earthling Ed’), a vegan advocate and animal rights activist, author, and content creator who has lectured at Cambridge, Harvard, Google, Facebook, and many other institutions.Ed’s new book is entitled, This is Vegan Propaganda (And Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).FULL BLOG & SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/richroll670The visually inclined can also watch ihis episode on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wi

Mar 28, 2022 • 2:25:59

Scott Barry Kaufman On The Science of Transcendence

Scott Barry Kaufman On The Science of Transcendence

In today’s episode, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman joins Rich to discuss the science of self-actualization and transcendence.Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist who has taught at Columbia, Yale, NYU, and Penn. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale, a M. Phil in experimental psychology from the University of Cambridge and a B.S. in psychology and human computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon. He is the founder and director of the Center for th

Mar 21, 2022 • 2:29:03

Roll On: War In Ukraine, Floods In Oz, & Sober Wisdom

Roll On: War In Ukraine, Floods In Oz, & Sober Wisdom

In today's episode, Rich Roll & Adam Skolnick discuss the global effects of the war in Ukraine & the devastating floods in Australia—plus endurance headlines, listener Q's & more.Topics discussed in today’s episode include: The launch of Voicing Change II and the Golden Ticket Sweepstakes—where 6 lucky winners will take home a score of prizes valued over $1,100; Heidi Zuckerman's newest art book Conversations With Artists Volume III; Jesse Itzler's shotgun attempt at Ult

Mar 17, 2022 • 2:17:57

Extend Your Life: Peter Diamandis, MD On The Future of Health & Longevity Science

Extend Your Life: Peter Diamandis, MD On The Future of Health & Longevity Science

In this episode, Rich sits down with Peter Diamandis for a conversation about the science and philosophy of lifespan extension, education, AI, space exploration, and the importance of mindset.Named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter is the founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation and executive founder of Singularity University. He has degrees in molecular genetics and aerospace engineering from MIT and an M.D. from Harvard Medical School, and ov

Mar 14, 2022 • 1:50:33

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman On Changing Your Biology With Behavior

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman On Changing Your Biology With Behavior

How does behavior affect your biology? What does neuroscience say about hypnosis, breath work, and meditation? Are behavioral tools more powerful than pharmaceuticals in changing your state and focus?Today we dig into these big questions and more with neuroplasticity overlord Dr. Andrew Huberman, back for a second, highly anticipated return to the show.Given that Dr. Huberman’s first appearance on the podcast (RRP #533) has amassed over 10 million views on YouTube alone, chances are you

Mar 7, 2022 • 2:19:03

Mastering Mindset: A Deep Dive On Mental Toughness

Mastering Mindset: A Deep Dive On Mental Toughness

It’s easy to look at top performers, elite athletes, and those crushing outrageous achievements—and conclude that their success boils down to sheer genetic luck, supreme talent, or unlimited resources.While success can be significantly influenced by those variables, all things being equal, the difference between those who manifest their aspirations and those who hold themselves back comes down to one distinct element: you guessed it, mindset.What are the consistent mindsets that allow h

Mar 3, 2022 • 1:43:31

Simon Hill On Optimizing Plant-Based Nutrition For Health, Longevity & Athletic Performance

Simon Hill On Optimizing Plant-Based Nutrition For Health, Longevity & Athletic Performance

It’s one thing to go vegan. It’s another thing to go plant-based. But optimizing a plant-based diet for health, longevity and athletic prowess is another thing altogether. So today we dive deep into the finer specifics of fueling for peak well-being and performance.To help set us up for nutritional success, we reconvene with Simon Hill.Whereas our first conversation (RRP 638) was quite broad in scope, today’s nutrition science-intensive presents a more focused discussion on the tactics

Feb 28, 2022 • 3:10:45

Marianne Williamson: The Politics Of Love

Marianne Williamson: The Politics Of Love

Extreme political polarization. Weaponized misinformation. Media incentivized to divide. And growing inequality. Our democratic experiment has seen better days. How do we reimagine it for the betterment of all?Spiritual thought leader, activist, and political writer Marianne Williamson says it begins with love.You may know Marianne for her Presidential bid in 2020—the democratic candidate unafraid to ask the bigger questions about what matters most.But if that’s the sum total of your re

Feb 21, 2022 • 1:46:35

Roll On: What Happened to the Olympics?

Roll On: What Happened to the Olympics?

Marked by endless scandal and rampant corruption, the Olympics are in free fall.Today we explore how the world's most highly acclaimed brand has become corrosive, and what can be done to repair it. But fear not, we also celebrate a selection of inspiring athletic highlights from Beijing to Oahu, answer listener questions, share a few products that have caught our fancy, and more.As always, my co-host for today's rendition of 'Roll On' is ‘His Semi Deepness’ Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activis

Feb 17, 2022 • 2:10:31

Johann Hari On Why You Can’t Pay Attention (& How To Reclaim Your Focus)

Johann Hari On Why You Can’t Pay Attention (& How To Reclaim Your Focus)

We are living in a time of upgraded technology and downgraded humans.Our collective ability to resist distraction and sustain attention is in decline.Although will power plays a role, this problem is not entirely our fault—it’s the by-product of powerful forces incident to modern life.Disconnection from nature. Disrupted sleep. Toxic environments. Predatory tech.What exactly does a focus-less future augur? And what can be done to reclaim our ability to truly concentrate?Back for his sec

Feb 14, 2022 • 2:20:53

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle On Resilience, Hope & Mysteries Of The Deep

Oceanographer Sylvia Earle On Resilience, Hope & Mysteries Of The Deep

In the words of today’s guest, treat the natural world as if your life depends on it—because it truly does.Meet absolute living legend Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.A marine botanist, oceanographer, writer, lecturer, and one of the world’s top experts on ocean science and conservation, Sylvia is affectionately called “Her Deepness” by The New Yorker and the New York Times, and the “First Hero for the Planet” by Time magazine.Over the course of her 85 years, Sylvia has logged over 7,000 hours under

Feb 7, 2022 • 2:09:09

Roll On: Rest, Reflection & Responsibility

Roll On: Rest, Reflection & Responsibility

After a seasonal sabbatical, ‘Roll On’ is back. And it’s time to hash out a bit of drama. After a two-month respite, Roll On returns with a discussion on ‘Moneyball-esque’ advances in sports science, the role of podcasting in the culture wars, the importance of taking a professional pause, how my sleep habits ended up as ‘news’, and so much more. As always, my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast and co-host Adam Skolnick joins me at the round table. Adam is an activist and veteran journalist known as

Feb 3, 2022 • 2:10:31

Ultra Phenom Harvey Lewis On Finding Your ‘Why’, Nirvana Moments & Winning 300+ Mile Races

Ultra Phenom Harvey Lewis On Finding Your ‘Why’, Nirvana Moments & Winning 300+ Mile Races

What’s stopping you from living the life of your dreams? For many, it’s finances. Family obligations. Demanding careers. You get the picture. But today’s guest truly believes you can have it all. Meet Harvey Lewis. For more than 25 years, this Cincinnati-based high school teacher & plant-based running phenomenon has been competing in ultramarathons with relentless consistency, racking up 23 wins across 76 races (and counting). A 5-time member of the USA National 24-hour Team, it’s a journey that

Jan 31, 2022 • 2:20:01

Jacqueline Novogratz On Cultivating Moral Imagination, Practicing Courage & Pursuing Work With No End

Jacqueline Novogratz On Cultivating Moral Imagination, Practicing Courage & Pursuing Work With No End

We all want to positively change the world. But where do you start?Today’s guest—a woman who has made an extraordinary impact on improving the lives of millions of people across the developing world—has dedicated the better part of her life to answering this question with actionable, sustainable solutions.Meet Jacqueline Novogratz.A former investment banker, Jacqueline walked away from Wall Street back in 1986 to co-found Rwanda’s first microfinance institution. Today she is the founder

Jan 24, 2022 • 2:11:59

Rip Esselstyn: In Plants We Trust

Rip Esselstyn: In Plants We Trust

A cornerstone of this podcast is celebrating the power of a plant-based lifestyle. Today we do just that with one of the movement’s most influential founding fathers.That father is none other than the great Plantstrong pioneer himself, Rip Esselstyn—returning for his second appearance on the podcast for a continuing dissertation on all things plants.If you caught our first conversation in December of 2017 (RRP 336), you already know Rip and I go way back. As swimmers we crossed paths as

Jan 20, 2022 • 2:16:53

Doug Abrams On Why Hope Is The Antidote For Apathy

Doug Abrams On Why Hope Is The Antidote For Apathy

As we grapple with a global pandemic, experiential climate change, mass species extinction, and many other dire calamities—it can feel like the world has lost its moral center. But every solution begins with hope—the antidote to what ails us.Famed primatologist, climate activist, and global icon Jane Goodall has devoted her life to better understanding our natural world and preserving its majesty. As one can expect, the 87-year-old has some thoughts about our enduring climate crisis—tho

Jan 17, 2022 • 2:05:29

The Awakened Brain: Lisa Miller, PhD On The Neuroscience Of Spirituality

The Awakened Brain: Lisa Miller, PhD On The Neuroscience Of Spirituality

The many benefits to cultivating a spiritual practice are obvious to those with experience—but it’s a pursuit too long dismissed by skeptics and scientists. That is, until now.Recent research in neuroscience, genetics, and epidemiology now establish that humans are not only universally equipped with a capacity for (and inclination towards) spirituality, but that our brains, when so awakened, become more resilient and robust—and our lives more meaningful and content.Here today to discuss

Jan 10, 2022 • 2:04:43

Coaches' Corner: Ritual Over Routine, Recalibration Over Resolution & Craft Over Competition

Coaches' Corner: Ritual Over Routine, Recalibration Over Resolution & Craft Over Competition

Goals are great. But far more important is who you become in the pursuit of said goals. Focus on the inside work. Process over results. Craft over competition. Ritual over routine. Recalibration over resolution. And watch your world change.After an extended break, the ever-so-popular Coaches’ Corner edition of the podcast is back with not one Olympian, not two Olympians, but three Olympians on deck.Packed with past podcast faves, today’s panel features endurance legend and Coach’s Corne

Jan 6, 2022 • 2:34:23

Joe De Sena On True Resilience, Choosing Your Hard & Why Discomfort Is Oxygen

Joe De Sena On True Resilience, Choosing Your Hard & Why Discomfort Is Oxygen

We all have big dreams. But are you willing to pay the price required to make them manifest? There’s a big difference between those who quit and those who commit. At the core of that difference is one’s ability to tolerate discomfort. Discomfort is the price we pay for resilience. And resilience is the foundation of growth. Few grasp and practice this truth better than Spartan Race founder and CEO Joe De Sena, returning to the podcast to usher us into the new year correct and jumpstart our new y

Jan 3, 2022 • 1:46:49

The Best Of 2021: Part Two

The Best Of 2021: Part Two

If there’s one thing we learned in 2021, it’s that conversation matters.Allow me to indulge this truth by introducing Part Two of my annual yearbook—a means to reflect upon the twelve months past by revisiting some of the year’s most compelling podcast guests.It’s been an honor to share my conversations with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2021. Second listens brought new insights—and more reminders that these evergreen exchanges continue to both inspire and inform.For l

Dec 27, 2021 • 2:02:41

The Best Of 2021: Part One

The Best Of 2021: Part One

As the Earth embarks upon another miraculous arc around the sun, let us prepare by taking space to pause, breathe, and reflect.A blank slate represents potential energy. Let us infuse the 2022 tabula rasa with the energy of hope and inspiration to catalyze your new year ambitions into reality.This process requires taking inventory of the twelve months past. Where you were this time last year. Celebrate your victories. Deconstruct your setbacks. Imagine yourself this time next year. Set

Dec 23, 2021 • 1:50:41

Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners

Prophets Walk Among Us: Stories From Our Listeners

Every week, I send a show out into the ether. But it’s you, the audience, who has taken what is nothing more than an inert digital file comprised of ones and zeroes—and turned it into so much more.When I think back on the history of the show to date, it’s crystal clear what is truly important. And most beautiful.Community.No matter what your goal or aspiration—irrespective of how solitary you believe its pursuit—you simply cannot truly score on your own. Everyone needs a team. Everyone

Dec 20, 2021 • 1:07:55

Endurance Poet Tommy Rivs Rages On: Surviving Cancer, The Gift of Pain & The Healing Power of Gratitude

Endurance Poet Tommy Rivs Rages On: Surviving Cancer, The Gift of Pain & The Healing Power of Gratitude

At any moment, your could life could turn upside down. When tragedy strikes, what do you do?How you navigate events beyond your control reveals character. And character is something today’s guest possesses in abundance.Faced with a rare form of deadly cancer, Tommy Rivers Puzey—affectionately revered across the world as ‘Tommy Rivs’—refused pity. Instead, he doubled down on gratitude. He chose to learn from his suffering, expand his capacity to love, and more than anything, see the pain

Dec 13, 2021 • 2:19:19

Roll On: Get Back (To Basics)

Roll On: Get Back (To Basics)

Why is creativity vital? What is the nature of culture? And why is pursuing happiness futile?Today we tackle this terrain and so much more in today’s rendition of ‘Roll On,’ wherein myself and my undefeated podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick ‘get back’ to our original old school format.Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environm

Dec 9, 2021 • 2:30:03

RAAM Victor Leah Goldstein Turns Pain Into Fuel: Life Pivots & The Power of A No Quit, No Limit Attitude

RAAM Victor Leah Goldstein Turns Pain Into Fuel: Life Pivots & The Power of A No Quit, No Limit Attitude

What does it take to achieve the impossible? Don’t set limits. And never quit. Ever. The full embodiment of this ethos, today’s guest has never met an obstacle she couldn’t overcome, transcending every limit ever placed upon her. Her secret? Never give pain a voice. An extraordinary athlete and absolute force of nature, Leah Goldstein has lived one of the more interesting lives you will ever come across. After winning the Bantamweight World Kickboxing Championship at just 17 years old, Leah walk

Dec 6, 2021 • 1:59:39

Your Life Is Now: Mike Posner On Walking America, Summiting Everest & Crafting Hit Music

Your Life Is Now: Mike Posner On Walking America, Summiting Everest & Crafting Hit Music

The core of every hero’s journey is a desire to step into the unknown, seek adventure, and above all, embrace metamorphosis. For Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Mike Posner, that meant trading the comforts of Hollywood for a Mount Everest base camp—and ditching the tour bus to instead walk across America. Let me explain. After skyrocketing to fame following the release of his debut song Cooler Than Me, Mike built a career writing infectious pop meditations (that have accrued billions of strea

Nov 29, 2021 • 2:16:29

A Masterclass on Addiction & Recovery

A Masterclass on Addiction & Recovery

Across the world, untold millions fall prey to some form of addiction. If you or someone you know suffers in silence, there is hope. Today’s episode casts a light on this epidemic of darkness and paves a solution-based path towards hope.A recovering alcoholic myself, I’ve danced with that darkness. Tasted the desperation. And felt the loneliness.Time and again I failed at arresting a disease hell-bent on killing me.Until that is, I let go of everything I thought I knew about how to live

Nov 25, 2021 • 1:44:43

James & Sunny Lawrence: Crushing 101 Iron-Distance Triathlons In 101 days

James & Sunny Lawrence: Crushing 101 Iron-Distance Triathlons In 101 days

Conquering a historic feat of stratospheric proportions nobody thought possible, today’s guests will challenge every assumption you ever harbored about the outer limits of human capability.In 2010, Jason Lester and I were the first to complete EPIC5—5 consecutive iron-distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian Islands in just over 6 days.I’m proud of that accomplishment. More proud that it has inspired others to rewrite their rulebook on personal possibility.But today’s guests James Lawerence—ak

Nov 22, 2021 • 2:27:57

Jason Caldwell On Rowing Oceans, High-Performance Team Building, Experiential Leadership & Chasing The Impossible

Jason Caldwell On Rowing Oceans, High-Performance Team Building, Experiential Leadership & Chasing The Impossible

Adventure begins when things start to go wrong. So stop looking for the shortcut. Embrace the difficult journey ahead.Few embody this ethos better than today’s guest Jason Caldwell.An extraordinary adventure athlete and beautiful beast of a human, Jason holds 11 world records set across 5 continents and 3 oceans, including a 320-mile unassisted traverse of the Namib desert (the longest desert trek across Namibia), captaining the fastest team to row across the Atlantic Ocean unsupported,

Nov 15, 2021 • 2:38:31

Roll On: Fatherhood, Face-Off & The FAR Event

Roll On: Fatherhood, Face-Off & The FAR Event

Dadding. Surfing with Zuckerberg. Celebrating Ten Thousand’s glorious new FAR line with Robbie Balenger. And of course, the Adam-Brogan faceoff we’ve all been waiting for.Welcome to another hotly anticipated edition of ‘Roll On,’ wherein myself and my undefeated podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick (and our intruding guest Brogan Graham) hone on matters of contemporaneous import, and more than anything, get a bit silly.Aside from serving as my magnanimous sidecar hype-beast, Adam Skolnick is

Nov 11, 2021 • 2:56:55

Andrew Yang On Grace, Tolerance & Human-Centered Government

Andrew Yang On Grace, Tolerance & Human-Centered Government

Like many, I despair of our country’s division, which is rapidly expanding in lockstep with our inability to productively communicate alongside growing distrust in institutions and the media. Also like many, I want solutions. Much of this rests with us. But we also need leadership. Across the political landscape, most elected officials understand this problem and its gravity. However, very few proffer solutions beyond the beaten path. Even fewer demonstrate a good-faith willingness to tackle the

Nov 8, 2021 • 1:21:57

From Actor To Change Agent: Adrian Grenier On Creating Symbiosis With Self

From Actor To Change Agent: Adrian Grenier On Creating Symbiosis With Self

What happens when you’re massively rich, famous, and rewarded for living a life of over-indulgence?If you’re lucky, you awake one day to realize that a life of sex, drugs, rock & roll—a life you were convinced would make you happy—only leaves you empty.You then embark on a Victor Frankl-esque search for meaning that ultimately leads to spiritual awakening and a path towards purpose, self-actualization, and service.This is a story that recurs on this show in many forms.Today’s versio

Nov 4, 2021 • 2:03:23

Simon Hill On Proving Plant-Based Diet Positives

Simon Hill On Proving Plant-Based Diet Positives

Beyond politics and religion, few topics are more hotly debated than nutrition. But when we consider the totality of health—not just human health, but planetary, ecosystem, soil, and animal well-being—the science is irrefutable: a diet that is as plant-exclusive as possible is best. Nonetheless, misinformation fueled by emotions and ideological tribalism persists. Confusion propagates. Thus the average well-intentioned person remains stuck in unhealthy lifestyle habits that tragically lead to av

Nov 1, 2021 • 3:22:47

Julie Piatt: Wealth Is The Community You Keep

Julie Piatt: Wealth Is The Community You Keep

It’s time to once again transcend the mortal coil to reconnect with matters ethereal and divine, truths both big and small.Our prophetess for this spiritual trip is healer, mother, and creator Julie Piatt.Longtime listeners are well acquainted with the one who goes by SriMati—my in-house guru and better half. A human who is very good at many things, Julie is an accomplished yogi, musician, chef, and mom to our four children. She’s also the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks. Sh

Oct 28, 2021 • 1:44:59

Ryan Holiday On the Pursuit of Virtue

Ryan Holiday On the Pursuit of Virtue

This cultural moment bears witness to a growing distrust of institutions unprecedented in our lifetime. With it comes an unraveling of healthy communication. Tearing others down has taken priority over rising ourselves up. And binary thinking, divisiveness, and fear-based behavior have supplanted sense-making, appreciation for nuance, and mutual respect.For Ryan Holiday, the antidote is the pursuit of virtue—specifically, the virtue upon which all other virtues sit, courage: the ability

Oct 25, 2021 • 2:07:53

Julie Lythcott-Haims On How To Be An Adult

Julie Lythcott-Haims On How To Be An Adult

I love my parents. I grew up with a world-class education. And yet, nobody actually ever taught me how to be an adult. As a result, I made a ton of avoidable mistakes. I suffered far more than necessary. And I fumbled in the dark for years until eventually, I figured a few things out. Unfortunately, my experience is all too common. Today’s guest—a woman who spent years mentoring and advising some of the brightest young people in the entire world—would agree, so she decided to do something about

Oct 18, 2021 • 2:15:51

Guru Singh On Intuition Over Impulse

Guru Singh On Intuition Over Impulse

Last week we dipped our toes into sacred waters both spiritual and metaphysical. This week we are diving off the deep end.In other words, welcome to another incarnation of Guru Multiverse, the latest in my ongoing series of communions with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and favorite sparring partner when it comes to matters heart and soul.Aside from being a modern-day Gandalf, Guru Singh is a master of the Kundalini arts, a celebrated spiritual teacher, a third-generation Sikh yogi, an

Oct 14, 2021 • 1:19:39

Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan On Living In The Questions

Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan On Living In The Questions

Today we’re going take some of life’s biggest questions, toss them into a Vitamix, press hyperblend, and whip up a Metaphysical Milkshake.My sous chefs for this cosmic concoction are Rainn Wilson & Reza Aslan.Do I really need to introduce these two?Star of screens big and small, Rainn is best known for his role as Dwight Schrute on The Office. An OG in the online high-vibe content space, Rainn is also the founder of SoulPancake, a digital platform for people from all walks of life t

Oct 11, 2021 • 1:53:35

Joanne Molinaro Is The Korean Vegan: Lessons On Life, Identity, & Food

Joanne Molinaro Is The Korean Vegan: Lessons On Life, Identity, & Food

A central theme of my podcast is the power of a plant-based diet to enhance the quality of life for both the individual and the whole.Over time, the show has grown to embrace a wider variety of themes—art, entertainment, cuisine, entrepreneurship, spirituality, sports, social justice, creativity, equality, and more—each guest sharing his/her respective expertise and experience.Some conversations traverse more than one field. Only a select few impart powerful, impactful lessons across se

Oct 4, 2021 • 2:31:35

Roll On: Melding Passion With Purpose (+ Arctic Swimmer Lewis Pugh!)

Roll On: Melding Passion With Purpose (+ Arctic Swimmer Lewis Pugh!)

How do you meld passion with purpose? What makes you committed to your cause? And most importantly, what does your podcast do?In addition to philosophizing these questions and more, in today’s edition of ‘Roll On,’ Adam Skolnick and I trade fitness updates, engage in typical ribald banter, indulge you with a cameo from environmental activist, UN Patron of the Oceans, and arctic swimmer, Lewis Pugh.And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.Aside from being my fortnightly sidekick hype beast

Sep 30, 2021 • 2:38:45

Mel Robbins On Why Confidence Is A Habit

Mel Robbins On Why Confidence Is A Habit

People ask me all day long for the secret ingredient to success and a comfortable way through personal transformation. My enduring answer: there is none. I believe in the individual potential for positive transformation. I’m also a self-help skeptic who greets most #lifehacks with profound hesitancy. There is a line between snake oil and efficacy—and that line is crossed more often than not. So if you struggle with self-confidence, making life changes, finding your purpose, or if the general ver

Sep 27, 2021 • 2:18:22

Jonathan Fields On Finding Meaningful Work

Jonathan Fields On Finding Meaningful Work

What am I here to do? What should I do with my life? What is my purpose?Today’s guest has devoted his life to helping people answer these important questions.Meet Jonathan Fields.Author of many a bestselling book, including How to Live a Good Life, Uncertainty, and Career Renegade, he’s the man behind the wonderful Good Life Project podcast and community, a sought after public speaker, father, and a dear friend and personal mentor of mine. He’s been featured in The New York Times, Wall

Sep 20, 2021 • 2:06:47

Roll On: The Plight Of Women In Afghanistan

Roll On: The Plight Of Women In Afghanistan

It’s time to grapple with the human rights issues ensuing in Afghanistan.To guide us in this important conversation are podcast alums Drs. Ayesha & Dean Sherzai.For those new to the show, ‘Roll On’ is typically our opportunity to shift focus from my traditional fare of evergreen conversations to instead hone in on matters of contemporaneous, time-sensitive interest.Today we do just that, but with a twist, spending the entire episode grappling with the very grave plight faced by the

Sep 16, 2021 • 1:49:15

Paul Hawken: Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation

Paul Hawken: Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation

In the words of today’s guest, global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem. When it comes to taking meaningful steps to redress the climate crisis, so many of us are left crippled. It’s a problem so huge, so existential, most people feel powerless to make a difference. But in truth, there are many substantive onramps to participate in the solution, and today’s guest is a wonderfully gracious, charitable, experienced, and optimistic cipher to explore these various paths. Meet Pa

Sep 13, 2021 • 2:25:15

David Choe On Finding Beauty in Brokenness

David Choe On Finding Beauty in Brokenness

Can art and happiness coexist? Is great art only forged through pain? And is suffering integral to creativity?These are just a few of the many questions explored in today’s colorful excavation of David Choe’s fascinating soul.I suspect many of you are already well familiar with this human and his art. Perhaps you watched his VICE special, Thumbs Up. You’ve seen him alongside the late Anthony Bourdain in Parts Unknown or the recent documentary Roadrunner. He’s also appeared on Howard Ste

Sep 6, 2021 • 2:55:13

Roll On: Work Is a False Idol

Roll On: Work Is a False Idol

We live in a culture where identity is inextricably linked to our careers—but who we are is not what we do. And work is not a substrate for identity. In addition to philosophizing on capitalism, hedonistic altruism, and rest as resistance, in today’s edition of ‘Roll On’ Adam Skolnick and I trade fitness updates, perform a virtual reality show & tell, answer listener questions, and more. Aside from being my bi-weekly sidekick hype beast, Adam is a waterman, writer, activist, and veteran journali

Sep 2, 2021 • 2:25:53

Maggie Baird Is The World’s Coolest Mom

Maggie Baird Is The World’s Coolest Mom

Parenting typical teenagers is no easy feat. Today’s guest parented two as they skyrocketed to bewildering fame—and kept them astonishingly grounded in the process.Today we explore the uncommon reality that is Maggie Baird’s life.A veteran actor, improv performer, and writer with a long list of screen credits to her name, Maggie is also a long-time vegan, animal rights and environmental activist, and the founder of Support And Feed, a non-profit that partners with restaurants across Ame

Aug 30, 2021 • 2:07:47

Anna Lembke, MD on The Neuroscience of Addiction, Dopamine Fasting & The Opioid Crisis

Anna Lembke, MD on The Neuroscience of Addiction, Dopamine Fasting & The Opioid Crisis

The relentless pursuit of pleasure always leads to pain.As the world evolves from one of scarcity to overabundance, we increasingly orient our lives around the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain—an instinct that has produced a myriad of unprecedented types of addiction, and consequently, the pain we so desperately seek to avoid.To better understand this conundrum, I’m joined today by one of the world’s leading authorities on the neuroscience of addiction, Anna Lembke, MD.If that

Aug 23, 2021 • 2:24:11

Roll On: High Peaks, Cold Seas & Our Climate Code Red

Roll On: High Peaks, Cold Seas & Our Climate Code Red

Melting ice caps. Raging wildfires. Record-breaking heat waves. The climate crisis is here, and we’re not doing enough about it.Suffice to say, no wonder Greta Thunberg is so pissed off.Aside from discussing burgeoning climate disasters, in today’s edition of ‘Roll On’ Adam Skolnick and I pontificate on the positives and pitfalls of perfectionism, arctic swimming, laundry done right and more, all rounded out with a cameo from renowned yoga instructor, endurance coach, and friend Ted McD

Aug 19, 2021 • 2:29:15

Sergey Young on The Science of Growing Young

Sergey Young on The Science of Growing Young

What if I told you that there was a Russian millionaire who wants to help you live to be 150-years-old?This isn’t science fiction—it’s ‘immortality science’. It’s the science of lifespan extension. The science of what today’s guest calls growing young.Meet Sergey Young, the exceedingly bright and optimistic chemical engineer turned investment banker turned venture capitalist committed to not only funding cutting-edge lifespan extension breakthroughs but also ensuring that such advanceme

Aug 16, 2021 • 1:58:59

Eric Adams: NYC's First Vegan Mayor On Why Healthy Food Is A Human Right

Eric Adams: NYC's First Vegan Mayor On Why Healthy Food Is A Human Right

We live in the most prosperous nation on Earth—and yet we’ve never been more unhealthy.70% of Americans are obese or overweight. By 2030, 50% of Americans will be diabetic or pre-diabetic. Not only is chronic illness is killing us, it's bankrupting our economy.It’s insanity—and a reality that today’s guest lived, transmuted, and has committed his life to changing.Meet New York City’s next mayor, Eric Adams.At age 54, Eric woke up unable to read his alarm clock. Concerned about his visio

Aug 9, 2021 • 1:13:43

Roll On: The Mental Health Olympics

Roll On: The Mental Health Olympics

We love to celebrate Olympians as superheroes. It’s important to remember they are human beings.In today’s episode of the podcast, Adam Skolnick and I trade thoughts on Tokyo 2020, great white shark sightings, kaatsu training and more.For those new to the show, Adam Skolnick is a waterman, writer, activist, and veteran journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New Y

Aug 5, 2021 • 2:11:43

Courtney Dauwalter: Mindset Secrets From The World's Best Ultrarunner

Courtney Dauwalter: Mindset Secrets From The World's Best Ultrarunner

We tend to think of high-performance athletes as superhuman—a rare species with extraordinary strength and a preternatural ability to suffer. But if you ask today’s guest what distinguishes the elite athlete and everyone else, she’ll say nothing. For her, the secret to high-level performance isn’t about cutting edge training plans, coaches, or carefully honed nutrition. For her, it’s instead found in seeking out and celebrating the pain cave, that deep place of physical discomfort most go to gre

Aug 2, 2021 • 1:46:29

Bruce Friedrich On The Meatless Meat Moonshot

Bruce Friedrich On The Meatless Meat Moonshot

Imagine a day when alternative protein is no longer alternative. Welcome to the moonshot for meatless meat. When it comes to meat, the news is both good and bad. On the one hand, alternative protein innovation is at an all-time high, with ever more options stocked at grocery stores across the country. However, despite the cultural ascension and mainstreaming of all things vegan & plant-based, the unfortunate reality is that globally, meat consumption is actually the highest it’s ever been. And a

Jul 26, 2021 • 2:01:43

Roll On: A Little Bit of Everything All Of The Time

Roll On: A Little Bit of Everything All Of The Time

Insane feats of endurance. Space-traveling billionaires. Dystopian musical comedy specials. Record-breaking freediving depths. And of course, UFOs. Today is a little bit of everything, all of the time.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and my podcast co-pilot Adam Skolnick break bread on matters high-minded and mildly entertaining.For those new to the show, ‘Roll On’ is about stories that deserve a brighter spotlight, buttressed with a bit of show and tell, wins of

Jul 22, 2021 • 2:46:43

Daniel Humm: How The World's Greatest Chef Found Purpose (In Plants)

Daniel Humm: How The World's Greatest Chef Found Purpose (In Plants)

What happens when one of—if not the—greatest restaurants in the world suddenly goes 100% plant-based?For perspective, out of the 132 three-star Michelin star restaurants around the world, not a single one is vegan. Suffice it to say, most would say such a move is tantamount to financial suicide.But Chef Daniel Humm—the world-renown chef and owner of Eleven Madison Park—sees it as the greatest purpose-driven, creative challenge of his lifetime.Like most restaurants, when the pandemic hit

Jul 19, 2021 • 1:56:19

Rabbi Mordecai Finley: A Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt On Moral Philosophy, Virtue & The Inner Pharaoh

Rabbi Mordecai Finley: A Jiu-Jitsu Blackbelt On Moral Philosophy, Virtue & The Inner Pharaoh

Our time is defined by a crisis of consciousness and broken spiritual connection. Driven by a materialist, zero-sum approach to everything, we seek answers in ego, money, power and consumption. It’s an addiction that’s wreaking havoc on the planet—and ultimately leaves us empty.Short of a spiritual reconciliation or outright revolution of the heart, I fear for the future well-being of humanity.It is this terrain that today we tread with spiritual psychologist, historian, philosopher, an

Jul 12, 2021 • 2:17:25

Mastering The Mind: A Mental Health Deep Dive

Mastering The Mind: A Mental Health Deep Dive

For too long, talking about mental health has been a social taboo.Shame prevents confronting our struggles. The pressure of our daily lives exacerbates the problem. Compound that with society’s lack of mental health education and you create an epidemic of mental health disorders ranging from chronic stress and anxiety to loneliness and depression. PTSD. And of course, suicide.The solution to these problems is complicated. But it always begins with talking about them.Today we do just tha

Jul 8, 2021 • 1:19:07

Hellah Sidibe Ran 3,000 Miles Across The USA (On Plants)— And Kept Going

Hellah Sidibe Ran 3,000 Miles Across The USA (On Plants)— And Kept Going

How do you stay committed to your goals when sh*t gets hard?There’s an entire industry built on answering this question—and a litany of #lifehacks meant to assuage intolerance for hard work and discipline.But if you ask today’s guest, he’ll tell you the answer is found in consistently doing what you feel called to do—and doing it for something greater than yourself. It’s about making friendships along the way. And seeing the process of pursuing your dreams as a privilege—not just a self

Jul 5, 2021 • 2:14:37

Mary Cain Is Fixing Female Sports

Mary Cain Is Fixing Female Sports

A cornerstone of this podcast is the power of sport to catalyze personal and societal change, cultivate confidence, and ultimately transform lives. But what happens when sport breaks you? If you’ve listened to my conversations with Lindsay Crouse and Lauren Fleshman, you know this story is all too familiar within athletic institutions—particularly Nike. Today’s guest is busting this paradigm. Meet Mary Cain. Established as the fastest girl in a generation by the time she reached high school, Mar

Jun 28, 2021 • 2:39:27

Roll On: Case Studies In Mental Fortitude

Roll On: Case Studies In Mental Fortitude

Success in all forms demands mental fortitude—a capacity honed through consistently placing yourself beyond comfortable confines. When practiced with daily rigor, an increasingly sturdy mindset becomes a superpower—and the foundation for the purpose-driven life you aspire to inhabit.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and master of pen, keyboard and dictaphone Adam Skolnick explore the concept of mental fortitude in contexts athletic and political through the lives o

Jun 24, 2021 • 2:41:57

Van Neistat Is The Spirited Man

Van 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 truths both personal and universal.Then, like a Jedi returning from parts unknown, the artist resurfaces as ‘The Spirited Man’. And this ‘Spirited Man’ goes by the name Van.Van Neistat to be precise.The elder half of The Neistat Brothers, it’s a name that will ring familiar to many, a name typically associated with a superstar Yo

Jun 21, 2021 • 2:29:05

Crush It As A Plant-Based Athlete: Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke

Crush 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, plant-based enthusiast, chances are you’ve been asked these questions more times than you can count. For the rest of you, let’s put these questions to the test.My comrades for this inquiry are friends Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke, here to testify on how to absolutely kick ass and take names as a plant-based athlete.The occasio

Jun 14, 2021 • 2:40:03

Guru Singh On Our Addiction To 'Normal'

Guru 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, today marks the the welcome return of my favorite wizard and sparring partner when it comes to matters mystical, Guru Singh —here to resuscitate another round of Guru Multiverse. The master of the Kundalini arts, now presiding over Kundalini University, Guru Singh has paid many a visit to this show. For those newer to the podcast, Guru Singh

Jun 10, 2021 • 1:22:55

Dr. Andrew Weil Is The Medical Mystic

Dr. 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 one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine (among a zillion other accolades), Dr. Weil is a New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, the founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, and a man who’s spent the last 50+ years studying and evangelizin

Jun 7, 2021 • 1:29:07

Olympian Katie Hoff On Embracing The Suck & Alchemizing Pain Into Gratitude

Olympian 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 two about managing pressure, prioritizing intention over expectation, and transforming disappointment into gratitude.Meet Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff.Dubbed, for better or worse, ‘the female Michael Phelps’ Katie is an 8x world champion that made her first Olympic Team at the ripe age of 15, the youngest member of the 2004 USA Swimmi

May 31, 2021 • 2:24:37

Roll On: Why Balance Is Overrated

Roll 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 all-in on what lights you up. Along the way, be gentle with yourself.We are here to follow our curiosity, not mercilessly judge ourselves. Awareness is key. Shame is counterproductive.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Lord of the podcast manor Adam Skolnick wane and wax on philosophical, spiritual, and prac

May 27, 2021 • 2:20:27

Light Watkins: Doing The Work Is The Shortcut

Light 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 are tricky. To solve these riddles to the human dilemma, you have to know where to look.Knowing Where To Look also happens to be the title of Light Watkins’ new book. Is it a sign or coincidence? The answer is up to you.In addition to being a good friend, a beautiful incarnation of the human form, a nomadic minimalist, and expert me

May 24, 2021 • 2:09:11

Brogan Graham Is A Friend Hunter

Brogan 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 few of many labels I would pin to BG’s chest.An exceptional host during my April visit to Minneapolis (the whole thing was his idea), Brogan is the co-founder of November Project, a free and frenetic, open-to-anyone, grassroots sweat revival—a flashmob fitness revolution that counts over 250,000 lifetime members and dominates the pr

May 17, 2021 • 2:02:47

Roll On: Why You Should Periodize Your Life

Roll 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 inevitability of burnout?You periodize your life as you would your training. Ditch the guilt and take time to rest. Choose your fallow chapters. And embrace your life in seasons.In the race of life, the tortoise always beats the hare.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Sir Adam Skolnick corrupt your ne

May 13, 2021 • 2:16:55

Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower

Neuroscientist 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 our sleep hygiene?Answering these questions is the life’s work Dr. Matthew Walker.Longtime listeners know that I am obsessed with sleep and the critical role it plays in every facet of health. This infatuation is driven in no small part by the incredible work of today’s guest, one of the world’s leading neuroscientists and research

May 10, 2021 • 3:02:23

Anthony Taylor: The Outdoors Evangelist On How Nature Heals

Anthony 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 outdoors has played a transformational role in my personal evolution. In almost every way I am a different, better human because I make copious use of the untouched natural spaces available to me—spaces I access freely and have long taken for granted.However, the uncomfortable truth is that outdoor parks (nature in general) are pl

May 3, 2021 • 1:40:35

Roll On: Notes From Minneapolis

Roll 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 epic show & tell before fielding a few running-centric listener questions. Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Adam Skolnick dissect matters of the day in a manner that is instructive and sometimes even entertaining. Aside from serving as my sidekick and hypeman, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known

Apr 29, 2021 • 2:17:07

Jeremiah Ellison: The Artist-Activist On Forging Real Change

Jeremiah 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 shift in the civil rights movement and the country at large.Today, artist, activist, and politician Jeremiah Ellison is here to help us make sense of this historic moment.As some of you may know, I spent the week of April 13th, 2021 (pre-Chauvin verdict) in a very tense Minneapolis. Motivating my visit was an intention to better unde

Apr 26, 2021 • 2:11:15

Maggie Q Is A Badass

Maggie 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 Impossible, the Divergent films, Nikita, Live Free or Die Hard, Designated Survivor, and a slew of other films, then you’re already well-acquainted with this Hawaii native’s kick-ass, action screen presence.What you might not know is that she cut her thespian teeth in Hong Kong under the tutelage of martial arts master Jackie Cha

Apr 19, 2021 • 2:11:27

Coaches' Corner: Working Out And Working In

Coaches' 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 confronted.What’s the difference between the two? Ask Chris Hauth + Caroline Burckle and they’ll both agree: the answer is intention.Over the last few years, it’s been a tradition to host periodic performance fitness deep dives with my long-time coach, Olympian, former professional triathlete, and fellow endurance fanatic Chris Hauth in a

Apr 15, 2021 • 2:20:23

Selema Masekela Is The Action Sports Evangelist

Selema 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 find your tribe.Our instrument for this inward voyage is the voice and prophet of all things action sports, Selema Masekela.For the uninitiated, Selema cannot be defined as any one thing. He’s a badass surfer, snowboarder and skater. He’s a beloved television commentator and journalist, best known as the face and voice of ESPN’s X-G

Apr 12, 2021 • 2:46:35

Jessica Lahey on Preventing Substance Abuse in Kids

Jessica 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 ones from developing dependency issues?Every parent is haunted by these questions, myself included. To get answers, I did what you do when you host a podcast—I turn to the experts. Meet Jessica Lahey.Returning for her second appearance on the show, Jess is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts with a J.D. concentrating on ju

Apr 5, 2021 • 2:12:59

Roll On: Decaying Seas, Lost Hills & Gun Madness

Roll 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 that murder in Malibu Creek State Park, Rich’s backyard trail paradise.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and the always congenial and ponderous Adam Skolnick chew on matters of the day in a manner that is instructive and possibly even entertaining. As always, we share good news and bad. We do a bit of show and

Apr 1, 2021 • 2:15:15

Alex Honnold On The Responsibility of Adventure, Olympic Climbing & Reversing Climate Change

Alex 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. All of us. And with our full attention. No one embodies this ethos quite like Alex Honnold. Renowned adventurer and global icon of athletic mastery, Alex is widely recognized for his death-defying ropeless ascent of El Capitan—a 3,600-foot sheer vertical rock face he climbed without a harness or any protective gear whatsoever. It was a feat

Mar 29, 2021 • 1:52:15

Julie Piatt: Know Thyself

Julie 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 all things metaphysical, returning for another swim in the holy tides of matters otherworldly.Longtime listeners are well acquainted with the one who goes by SriMati—my in-house spiritual guru and better half. A human who is very good at many things, Julie is an accomplished yogi, healer, musician, chef, and mom to our four childr

Mar 25, 2021 • 1:38:03

Optimize Your Brain: Team Sherzai On Fighting Cognitive Decline With Nutrition & Lifestyle

Optimize 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 decline. So let’s talk about it.Today we dive deep into brain health. More specifically, how you can maintain and optimize your cognitive functionality and take an insurance policy out against succumbing to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.Our guides for this exploration are husband and wife neurology duo Drs. Dean

Mar 22, 2021 • 2:27:53

Roll On: Owning The Matrix

Roll 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 developments dissected in today’s edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Adam Skolnick and I usher you into the digital age with droll repartee, raillery, and shrewd observations on concepts, issues, and matters relevant and whimsical. We share good news and bad. We perform a bit of show and tell. We banter and blather. And as always, we answer you

Mar 18, 2021 • 1:56:43

Kevin Roose: Futureproof Yourself Against The Robot Apocalyspe

Kevin 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 displacement and dehumanization? And, most pressing, how do we find meaning in a world driven by algorithms? These are important questions we need to be asking. Today’s guest is the right guy to help answer them—one of my very favorite online follows for his insights on automation, online radicalization, cybersecurity, and digital wellness.

Mar 15, 2021 • 1:42:55

Unwinding Anxiety With Dr. Jud Brewer

Unwinding 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 shut-down, I find it opportune to reflect on how we are reacting, responding and adapting to it—for better or worse.In other words: How is your anxiety level? What habits, good or bad, have you formed in these past 12 months to cope with the insanity and uncertainty of having life upended and placed on indefinite hold? And most importantly

Mar 8, 2021 • 1:51:31

Roll On: Body Brokers

Roll 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 On’, Adam Skolnick and I discuss the rampant corruption incident to unregulated addiction treatment centers—brutal truths brought to light by the new independent film Body Brokers. We share good news and bad. We perform a bit of show and tell. And as always, we answer listener questions.For those new to the podcast, Adam Skolnick is

Mar 4, 2021 • 1:59:07

The War of Art: Steven Pressfield

The 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 cracked how to overcome it—and the process required to birth your best work.Meet author Steven Pressfield—a man who has profoundly impacted my life and how I pursue creative expression.A former Marine, Duke graduate, and journeyman of countless jobs, Steven had been writing in obscurity for three decades before his first published nov

Mar 1, 2021 • 2:13:47

Everything Is A Practice: Raghunath Cappo

Everything 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 all.Meet Raghunath Cappo.Punk rock icon. Spiritual warrior. Bhakti yoga devotee.A teen in search of meaning, Ray Cappo fled his suburban Connecticut enclave for New York City—and found community among the misfits of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. He fell in love with punk rock, so he started a band and a record label. Success soon

Feb 25, 2021 • 2:28:11

Like Streams To The Ocean: Jedidiah Jenkins

Like 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 sharing our uniqueness gives glimpse into the universal.Returning for his third appearance on the podcast, our cipher for said exploration is one of my very favorite humans—a former social entrepreneur, human rights activist, and lawyer turned world adventurer, magazine publisher & mystic memoirist.Meet Jedidiah Jenkins.Several

Feb 22, 2021 • 2:12:43

Roll On: True Endurance

Roll 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 few of the questions explored in today’s edition of Roll On, wherein Adam Skolnick and I blather on matters both pertinent and possibly irrelevant. We share good news and bad. We perform some show and tell. And as always, we answer listener questions.For those new to the podcast, Adam Skolnick is an activist and veteran journalist b

Feb 18, 2021 • 2:05:37

Adam Grant On The Joy of Being Wrong, The Power of Rethinking & The Future of Work

Adam 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. After graduating from Harvard magna cum laude, Adam completed his master’s degree and Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in just three years. At 28 he became Wharton’s youngest-ever tenured professor, where he has been recognized as the top-rated professor for seven straight years, named one of the world’s 10 most influential management th

Feb 15, 2021 • 2:00:25

Alexi Pappas Is Bravey

Alexi 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 dilemma faced by today’s guest—a woman who knows a thing or two about what it takes to execute at the highest level. Meet Alexi Pappas—Olympic athlete. Award-winning writer. Filmmaker. And so much more. An extraordinary runner, Alexi set the Greek national record in the 10,000-meters and competed for Greece at the 2016 Olympic Games. An equally

Feb 8, 2021 • 2:35:19

Roll On: Merchants Of Chaos

Roll 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 a much-needed break, Roll On returns with my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the

Feb 4, 2021 • 2:18:27

The Minimalists: Less Is Now

The 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 salaries in pursuit of the American Dream. Expiating for the satisfaction their careers failed to provide, they did what most humans would:They bought stuff. Lots of stuff.When that didn’t work, they bought more. And when that didn’t work, they hit bottom. What came next was a search for meaning that would forever alter the trajec

Feb 1, 2021 • 1:47:15

Feels Good Man! Arthur Jones & Giorgio Angelini On The Controversial Meme That Changed The World

Feels 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. Filmmakers Arthur Jones & Giorgio Angelini wanted to understand how this sweet and relatively obscure indie comic book character morphed into an infamous symbol of hate—and a meme that changed the world. The result is Feels Good Man—a filmmaking triumph and one of the best documentaries I’ve seen in years. Premiering at last year’s Sundance, wher

Jan 25, 2021 • 1:54:47

Mastering The Microbiome

Mastering 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 of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in or on our bodies. Only now is science beginning to understand the profound impact of these microbes on human health. We choose to believe that we are fully sentient and self-governing, wholly responsible for our health, moods and decisions. But the truth is far different. In fact, to a large exte

Jan 21, 2021 • 1:22:11

Bonnie Tsui On Why We Swim

Bonnie 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 in the world. So why do we swim? What is it about water that seduces us despite its dangers?A lifelong swimmer reared by swimming parents, this week’s guest couldn’t shake this question. What she discovered is far more compelling than you might imagine.Bonnie Tsui (@bonnietsui) is an alumnus of Harvard University, where she did not

Jan 18, 2021 • 2:18:27

Karamo Brown Is Culture

Karamo 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 will change.I’ve seen it come to pass countless times—in myself and many others.But few have more experience with personal transformation than Karamo Brown—a man who overcame tremendous adversity to enliven the best in others.The ‘culture’ expert on Netflix’s massive hit show Queer Eye, Karamo is a father, former social worker, a

Jan 11, 2021 • 1:39:57

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

Bryan 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 journalist and Saudi citizen Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered and dismembered upon entering his country’s consulate in Istanbul. The perpetrator: the Saudi government. The reason: speaking truth to power. And yet, to this day, the Kingdom has yet to be held accountable for its actions.It’s a story that shocked the world. Filmmaker Bry

Jan 7, 2021 • 2:55:07

Navy SEAL Rich Diviney On The Attributes That Drive Optimal Performance

Navy 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? Today’s guest became obsessed with better understanding what differentiates those who prevail from those who fail. What he discovered would forever change the game. Rich Diviney is a former Navy SEAL Commander who served up 13 overseas deployments over 21 years as an active member and officer of the armed forces’ most elite, secretive group. A

Jan 4, 2021 • 2:28:53

Best Of 2020: Part Three: The Rich Roll Podcast

Best 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 individuals that grace this third and final installment of my annual yearbook.Once again, it’s been an honor to share my conversations with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2020. Second listens brought new insights—and more reminders that these exchanges continue to both inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, approach

Dec 31, 2020 • 1:56:43

Best Of 2020: Part Two: The Rich Roll Podcast

Best 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 twelve months by revisiting some of the year’s most compelling podcast guests.It’s been an honor to share my conversations with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2020. Second listens brought new insights—and more reminders that these evergreen exchanges continue to both inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, app

Dec 28, 2020 • 1:54:19

Best Of 2020: Part One: The Rich Roll Podcast

Best 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 year. All the more reason to optimize body, mind and soul to tackle 2021 correctly.In furtherance of that end, allow me to introduce what has become a tradition on the RRP—our annual ‘Best Of’ series wherein we reflect upon the previous 12 months with a 3-part compilation of clips excerpted from a handful of the year’s most compellin

Dec 24, 2020 • 2:00:25

Joe De Sena Turns Quitters Into People Who Commit

Joe 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 people on the planet. Fire ready aim! If the name Joe De Sena strikes a familiar chord, it’s likely because he’s the entrepreneurial mastermind behind Spartan—the obstacle course racing series that became a global phenomenon. Fewer know he’s also the evil genius behind Death Race—perhaps the most absurd sufferfest ever conceived.  Under appreci

Dec 21, 2020 • 1:45:35

Roll On: No Shortcuts To Enlightenment

Roll 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 of Roll On. Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the

Dec 17, 2020 • 2:20:59

Olympian Caroline Burckle On The Power Of Vulnerability

Olympian 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 ensued forged the amazing person she’s now become.Meet Caroline Burckle. Friends call her Burks.A fellow former competitive swimmer, today’s guest is a 23-time All American and 2-time NCAA Champion. In 2008, she was crowned NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year in recognition of breaking Janet Evans’ legendary 500 freestyle NCAA record—a s

Dec 14, 2020 • 2:41:47

Laird Hamilton Sees Life As Art

Laird 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 of pursuing adventure and embracing life as a work of art.Meet Laird Hamilton.Most are well-versed in the lore of today’s guest as perhaps the world’s greatest big wave surfer. Under-appreciated is his impact and legacy as a pioneer of crossover board sports that include tow-in surfing, stand-up paddle boarding and the more recent

Dec 7, 2020 • 2:13:07

Justin Williams Is Reinventing Cycling

Justin 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 against him.Dubbed ‘the most important bike racer you don’t know’, Justin Williams is an 11-time U.S. National Champion and 14-time California State Road and Track Champion. A rare sprinting talent from the get go, Justin was already crushing criteriums across the state as a teen en route to becoming the Jr. Track National Champ

Nov 30, 2020 • 2:03:27

Roll On: Defusing Emotional Landmines

Roll 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 of Roll On. Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the

Nov 26, 2020 • 2:19:01

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

Blake 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 having the courage to fail.Meet Blake Mycoskie.Quite the change maker, Blake is most famously known as the founder of the wildly successful shoe company TOMS. He also pioneered the ‘One for One’ business model, donating a pair of shoes to a child in need for each pair sold. In turn, he sparked a generation of conscious consumers —

Nov 23, 2020 • 1:55:25

Ravi Patel's Pursuit Of Happiness

Ravi 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 Patel was struggling with. So the actor, filmmaker, husband and dad decided to explore how foreign cultures grapple with them. The result is Ravi Patel’s Pursuit of Happiness, a docu-series in which Ravi enlists his friends and family in overseas adventures in search of answers to life’s questions. Perhaps you caught Ravi’s 2014 hit documen

Nov 16, 2020 • 2:18:19

Roll On: E Pluribus Unum

Roll 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.Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author

Nov 12, 2020 • 2:10:37

John Moffet On The Power of Olympic Aspirations

John 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 keep him out of trouble, John’s parents enroll him in swim lessons. Mere weeks later, it was clear he was special.Within a year, John was obliterating national age group records. By 16 he made his first Olympic Team, becoming the youngest male athlete on the entire U.S.A. squad. But America would boycott the 1980 Moscow Games, robbing

Nov 9, 2020 • 2:13:15

Hakim Tafari Is The Journeyman Of Reinvention

Hakim 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 remarkable.Hakim is a unique and gentle soul of many trades and traits. But fundamentally, he is a seeker. A journeyman of reinvention. An ambassador of running culture & mindfulness. A master of many a martial art from Kung Fu to Tai Chi. An herbalist, massage therapist, a vegan. And an ardent student and practitioner of several spi

Nov 2, 2020 • 2:58:59

Roll On: Keeping Your House Clean

Roll 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.Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the au

Oct 29, 2020 • 1:41:35

Matthew McConaughey Wants You To Find Your Frequency

Matthew 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 timeless wisdom & lessons on authenticity, character, integrity and what it means to be true to one's self.Do I really need to introduce this guy?Dazed And Confused. Dallas Buyers Club. Wolf of Wall Street. Interstellar. True Detective. You've seen them. You love 'em. And you love him.But over yonder -- far afield of the epic screen

Oct 26, 2020 • 1:47:11

Chris Burkard’s Crusade Against The Mundane

Chris 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.Meet Chris Burkard.A true artist in many forms, Chris is a photographer, filmmaker, world explorer, accomplished endurance athlete (last year he set the record for fastest man to circumnavigate Iceland by bike), dirtbag surfer extraordinaire, author, creative director, father, and man of faith. But first and foremost, Chris is a story

Oct 19, 2020 • 2:33:13

Roll On: Meditations On The Moderation Wars

Roll 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.Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the au

Oct 15, 2020 • 2:05:47

Michael Muller On Swimming With Great Whites & Moving Towards Fear

Michael 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.It's a path defined by his commitment to curiosity. An unquenchable thirst for adventure. Unbridled creativity.And an impulse to always, always move towards fear.Traveling to 60 countries before he even entered high school (a count that is currently at 200), Michael spent the greater part of his childhood living in Saudi Arabia. It

Oct 12, 2020 • 2:01:01

Julie Piatt On Sacred Commerce & SriMu

Julie 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 try something different.As longtime listeners know well, Julie is a being of many talents. Although widely lauded for her series of bestselling plant-based cookbooks, the one who goes by SriMati is also an artist, musician, yogi, healer, mother of four and serial entrepreneur.In addition, Julie hosts the For The Life of Me podcas

Oct 8, 2020 • 1:52:41

Dr. Michael Gervais Is The Sensei of Human Performance

Dr. 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 key mental skills needed to excel in those intense, all or nothing make-it-or break it moments? How do change-makers find peace, grounding, and even joy in the most intensely stressful, critical moments of their lives and careers? There is no human more well-suited to fielding these questions than world-renown high performance psychologist D

Oct 5, 2020 • 2:03:11

Roll On: A Planet Based Lifestyle

Roll On: A Planet Based Lifestyle

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.Commanding co-host duties is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of On

Oct 1, 2020 • 1:59:23

Tom Scott on Why Meaningful Conversation Matters

Tom Scott on Why Meaningful Conversation Matters

At the root of our current political and cultural turmoil lies an unprecedented divisiveness. With all-or-nothing thinking fueled by tribalism, the result is a complete communication breakdown. And a predilection to convince rather than a willingness to listen and ultimately understand.Unhealthy and isolating, it's leaving us lonelier and angrier than ever.But more than anything, it's fracturing our humanity.So what do we do?Tom Scott says we need to talk about it.A graduate of Brown Un

Sep 28, 2020 • 2:02:59

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

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

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 safety. Nonetheless, great quantities can still be found in our drinking water.How is this possible? Shouldn’t clean water be a fundamental right? These questions are both fair and important. Unfortunately, trusted regulatory bodies like the EPA often fail to adequately protect us. Science is often manipulated by companies that put profit ov

Sep 21, 2020 • 2:05:05

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

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

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.Commanding co-host duties is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is also the author

Sep 17, 2020 • 2:25:39

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

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

As 2020 continues to unfurl in a fashion beyond surreal, more and more are descending into the anguished abyss of distress. Awakening to acrid tangerine skies that have transformed sunny California into a Blade Runner dystopia, I myself vacillate between melancholia and a commitment to forge a better world.When the darkness descends, I find sanity in focusing only on those things I can control: my actions and reactions. Nonetheless, waves of anxiety -- and sometimes even despair -- continue to b

Sep 14, 2020 • 2:13:59

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

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

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 wisdom gleaned for the betterment of all.Meet Jay Shetty.If that name rings a bell, it's likely due to his social media omnipresence. With a global following in excess of 20 million people, Jay has a knack for creating what he calls viral wisdom -- snackable videos based on ancient tenets that have surpassed 7 billion views -- making him on

Sep 7, 2020 • 2:10:25

Radhanath Swami On The Search For Light

Radhanath Swami On The Search For Light

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 to once again transcend the mortal coil to connect with all things ethereal.Our guide for today's celestial adventure is the candescent Radhanath Swami.A New York Times best-selling author, monk, philanthropist, activist and teacher, his Holiness Radhanath Swami is a man that radiates love, compassion and grace with a sweet and joyous dispos

Sep 3, 2020 • 1:49:19

Darin Olien is Down to Earth

Darin Olien is Down to Earth

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-from-another-mother Darin Olien returns for his 4th appearance on the podcast to blow minds and drop wisdom on all things nutrition, hydration, ecological preservation, longevity, and living a high-vibration life.One of my most popular guests to date, Darin’s biography reads like a Hemingway adventure novel. Devoted to advancing human health, eco

Aug 31, 2020 • 2:08:45

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

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

When you hear the word ‘addiction’, our attention typically turns to mind-altering substances -- illicit drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications.Typically overlooked in this conversation? Food.But food addiction isn't just real, it just might be our biggest problem. In fact, the hyper-industrialized western world is firmly entrenched in an epidemic of dysfunctional eating, fueled by an outsized appetite for an ever-increasing array of highly processed foods that are scientifically

Aug 24, 2020 • 2:09:31

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

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

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.Once again serving up co-host duties is hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is also the

Aug 20, 2020 • 1:52:03

Apolo Ohno on The Weight of Gold

Apolo Ohno on The Weight of Gold

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 can’t fathom. But what happens after the medal ceremony wraps, the klieg lights shutter, and the career comes to a close? When your entire life is centered on a moment now passed, how do you then shift overnight from podium to pedestrian?  One would presume the many skills learned as an athlete -- mindset, focus, discipline, and teamwork -- would trans

Aug 17, 2020 • 2:08:33

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

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

We are living in a moment of compounding collective stress---personal, pandemic, economic, civic, and political. This trauma and tumult comes with side effects both physical and psychological. How do we take care of our bodies during this incredibly stressful moment? Furthermore, how do we buttress our immune system to combat the virus?The answer, we are increasingly coming to understand, begins with the microbiome. In fact, you might be surprised to learn, the gut is home to 70% of our

Aug 10, 2020 • 2:14:59

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

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

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 questions. Once again serving up co-host duties is Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is also the author of One Bre

Aug 6, 2020 • 2:29:45

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

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

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.Let’s just say Mirna Valerio is here to smash that stereotype — and completely redefine what it means to be an accomplished endurance athlete.She's not White. She's not a dude. And she isn't skinny.She is a total badass of her own design.Back for a long-awaited sequel to RRP #340, Mirna is back to drop truth bombs left and right on all things b

Aug 3, 2020 • 1:55:15

Confronting the Climate Crisis with Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD

Confronting the Climate Crisis with Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD

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 struggles to a metastasizing global pandemic, the pain is real, exacerbated by acurrent political system that seems hardwired to exacerbate problems, yet rather inept at actually solving them.Fomenting a collective sense of existential dread is the dark beast of climate change, an accelerating background hum that can leave even the most optimisti

Jul 27, 2020 • 1:35:07

Roll On: Creation Over Consumption

Roll On: Creation Over Consumption

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 questions.Serving up hype-man duties is Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath, wh

Jul 23, 2020 • 1:54:21

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

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

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 new language, skill, or thought pattern—it’s just not happening.But what if that idea is simply false?What if I told you that you actually have the power to change your brain and reprogram your perception, irrespective of age?This is the life’s work of today’s guest, Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.A neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departm

Jul 20, 2020 • 2:46:45

How to Survive a Pandemic: Michael Greger, MD

How to Survive a Pandemic: Michael Greger, MD

A powerful primer on all matters pandemic pertinent, today Michael Greger, M.D., FACLM returns for his fourth appearance on the podcast to answer all your coronavirus queries and more.A graduate of Cornell University and Tufts University School of Medicine as well as a founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is the nutrition science wizard behind NutritionFacts.org — the world’s most authoritative, non-profit, science-based public service des

Jul 13, 2020 • 2:01:35

Roll On: Finding Purpose

Roll On: Finding Purpose

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 your questions.Serving up co-host duties is Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist is perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, Men’s Health and many others; and he is the

Jul 9, 2020 • 1:56:21

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

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

Over the last several episodes, I’ve endeavored to shoulder healthy and thoughtful conversations about what matters most right now — the pandemic, racial injustice, systemic racism, police brutality and food injustice.Today we shift from that somber gear for an interlude of reprieve.Enter entertainment’s ultimate plant-based father-daughter duo: Kevin Smith and Harley Quinn Smith.For the few unfamiliar among us, Kevin is an indie film making legend, actor, comedian, comic book writer, a

Jul 6, 2020 • 1:38:21

John Lewis + John Salley Are Black In America

John Lewis + John Salley Are Black In America

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. A legit living legend, John Salley is the first basketball player in history to win four NBA championships with three different teams -- the Pistons, Bulls & Lakers -- in three different decades. A long-time vegan, Salley is also a passionate animal rights and healthy nutrition advocate (which we discussed in RRP 180). In addition, he’s an absolu

Jun 29, 2020 • 1:47:47

ROLL ON: Owning Your Story

ROLL ON: Owning Your Story

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 thoughts on select topics and answer audience questions.Serving up co-host duties is Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known as David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me co-author. Adam has written about adventure sports, environmental issues and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, Men’s H

Jun 25, 2020 • 1:37:15

Knox Robinson on The Divided States of America

Knox Robinson on The Divided States of America

Against the backdrop of a global pandemic has emerged the most powerful civil rights movement of our lifetime -- an irrefutably historic moment that will indelibly shape the economic, political, and social fabric of our country for decades to come.To help us untangle the rhetoric behind our country's supercharged division, today Knox Robinson joins the podcast.Returning for his second appearance on the show (RRP #394 rests among my all time favorite episodes), Knox is a writer, athlete

Jun 22, 2020 • 2:13:13

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

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

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 call. An uncomfortable reckoning with the vast extent to which misuse of power, police abuse, and racism (both overt and covert) are baked into the very fabric of our nation.But for black people, African Americans and people of color, that pain, violence, and fear is an everyday reality.On a personal note, I’m determined to better understanding

Jun 15, 2020 • 2:08:35

Roll On: America's Overdue (R)Evolution

Roll On: America's Overdue (R)Evolution

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 ongoing series of ask-me-anything themed episodes we're calling 'Roll On:', I'm joined today by Adam Skolnick to discuss all things Black Lives Matter.Best known as the co-author of David Goggins' juggernaut memoir, Can't Hurt Me, Adam is an activist and veteran adventure journalist who has traveled the world writing for The New York Times,

Jun 11, 2020 • 1:32:31

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

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

A recurring theme of this show is deconstructing peak performance. Over the years, I've shared the success equations of. Olympic champions, entrepreneurs, actors, artists and spiritual masters -- all roadmaps to better guide our collective trajectories.But failure is the crucible for wisdom. And the litmus test of character.What happens when you give every ounce of yourself to a creation, only to see it crumble? Destruction can be our greatest teacher. How we move forward tells us who w

Jun 8, 2020 • 2:28:35

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

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

The dystopia is here.Chaos, confusion, fear and anger. Horrific racism. Generations of pain fueling rioting and violence. Death and illness. Faltering systems and leadership failures. Market crashes and jobs lost.Communities are divided. Home lives are disrupted. Meanwhile, cities all across America are literally on fire.How we can right the ship? Deal with these cataclysmic shifts? And move forward productively?We can crash and burn. Or we can adapt -- a remaking of society that begins

Jun 1, 2020 • 2:03:07

How Not To Diet With Michael Greger, MD

How Not To Diet With Michael Greger, MD

When it comes to reliable nutrition information, the internet is a warn-torn, metastasizing mushroom cloud of toxic half-truths and misinformation.How do we sort through the tribal wars? How do we separate fact from fiction?Let's start with seeking out the experts. And the best, most objective science available.This is the life’s work of today’s guest and my friend, Dr. Michael Greger.Long time listeners are well acquainted with Dr. Greger, one of my very first guests back in 2012 (RRP

May 28, 2020 • 1:53:39

Remembering David Clark

Remembering David Clark

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 beings I've ever met. A force for positive change. A model of service. The epitome of transformation, embodied. A loyal friend to many. And a man blessed with a preternatural gift for igniting the best in everyone he touched.Succumbing after complications incident to a herniated disc surgery, a chapter ends far too soon. But the story behind

May 25, 2020 • 2:31:18

Good Grief: Guru Singh On Death & Loss

Good Grief: Guru Singh On Death & Loss

Welcome back to another edition of Guru Multiverse — the latest in my ongoing series of spiritual deep dives with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and favorite wizard of all things mystical.For those newer to the show, imagine a modern-day Gandalf who rocks like Hendrix while dropping pearls of wisdom that beautifully fuse Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism.A celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and family man, for the past 40 years Guru Singh h

May 21, 2020 • 1:31:37

For Colin O'Brady, Infinite Love Fuels Human Potential

For Colin O'Brady, Infinite Love Fuels Human Potential

Returning for his fourth appearance on the podcast, Colin O'Brady is here to elaborate.Longtime listeners are well acquainted with Colin's story from burn victim to boundary eclipsing adventurer. Even if you're new to the podcast, chances are stumbled across his story by way of his appearances everywhere, from the Today show to the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.If you missed our previous conversations (RRP#207, RRP#235 and RRP#439), they're an excavation of Colin's origin story growing

May 18, 2020 • 2:49:04

Trans Athlete Chris Mosier On Making History (+ Nadia)

Trans Athlete Chris Mosier On Making History (+ Nadia)

Meet Chris Mosier — arguably the most prominent and accomplished transgender athlete working to progress cultural perceptions and activate legislative change.You may recognize Chris from the viral Nike commercial that aired during the 2016 Rio Olympics. In addition to being the first transgender athlete to be sponsored by Nike, Chris holds the distinction of being the first trans athlete ever to be featured in the ESPN Body Issue.Among his many accomplishments, Chris is a hall of fame t

May 11, 2020 • 2:48:27

Dr. David Katz: The Choreography of Contagion Interdiction

Dr. David Katz: The Choreography of Contagion Interdiction

The media fervor currently swirling the pandemic is a fever of conflicting data and performative politics. Black and white, it's either sequester ad infinitum or back to work now — a conversation devoid of nuance.How to discern fact from fiction? Separate opinion from data? Politics from perspective?Like me, I suspect you're frustrated — yearning for evidence-based answers over conjecture; considered strategy over confusion; and objectivity over punditry.I can’t tell you when this alter

May 7, 2020 • 1:51:51

Ingrid Newkirk Is Animal Rights’ Provocateur In Chief

Ingrid Newkirk Is Animal Rights’ Provocateur In Chief

A true force of nature, today's guest needs little introduction. Meet Ingrid Newkirk.The original doyenne of animal activism, Ingrid is the legendary and infamous co-founder and president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a non-profit she personally shepherded into the largest animal rights organization in the world, currently boasting more than 6.5 million members and supporters.Under Ingrid's stewardship, PETA quite literally put animal welfare on the map. Operating unde

May 4, 2020 • 1:51:31

Kamal Ravikant On Why Self-Love Is Everything

Kamal Ravikant On Why Self-Love Is Everything

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.Archetypal and totemic, it’s a most powerful narrative that unites, connecting with something indelible and universal within us all.Over the years, I’ve hosted many flavors of physical triumph. From Olympic medalists to arctic explorers, I celebrate the arc of the athletic warrior.But life’s greatest passage isn’t physical. It’s not free-soloing

Apr 27, 2020 • 2:05:39

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

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

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 training for -- gone.The world has huge problems right now. To lament your cancelled marathon, ultra or Ironman is feels tone deaf; insensitive to the countless people across the world currently suffering in unimaginable ways.And yet for the athlete, the disappointment is still real. It's not shameful to experience the emotions that accompany

Apr 23, 2020 • 1:43:13

Shane Parrish: A Former Spy On How To Think Smarter

Shane Parrish: A Former Spy On How To Think Smarter

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 literally defines who we are.In this destabilizing moment of fear and uncertainty -- when lives quite literally hang in the balance -- the nature and quality of our decision making is paramount. It is thus incumbent upon us all, now more than ever, to optimize our decision making skills.So how precisely do we do this?It’s a question that became an

Apr 20, 2020 • 2:07:11

What Nick Butter Learned Running A Marathon In Every Single Country

What Nick Butter Learned Running A Marathon In Every Single Country

Completing a marathon is a noble accomplishment.How about completing a marathon on every continent? A feat of a lifetime.Now imagine completing a marathon in every single country in the world. Impossible?Meet Nick Butter — an enterprising young Brit who recently reframed human potential, becoming the first person in history to crush 196 marathons in all 196 countries.A world-record setting feat noteworthy for daunting financial and logistical challenges that often dwarfed those athletic

Apr 13, 2020 • 2:05:15

Charles Eisenstein On The Coronation

Charles Eisenstein On The Coronation

One of the deepest integrative thinkers active today, today's guest is a voice both crucial and integral to this conversation.Meet Charles Eisenstein.A speaker, writer, and social philosopher focusing on themes of human cultural evolution, economics and consciousness, Charles is the author of several books, including Climate - A New Story, Sacred Economics, The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible, and The Ascent of Humanity.A graduate of Yale University, where he acquired d

Apr 9, 2020 • 1:41:43

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

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

Today Leah Garcés joins the podcast with a public service announcement: everything you think you know about chicken is wrong.The new president of the international non-profit Mercy for Animals, Leah Garcés has spent her life on the frontlines of the animal welfare movement exposing what actually transpires inside industrial chicken farms. Devoted to improving conditions for factory-farmed animals, she has made significant progress not through a traditional strategy of antagonism, but in

Apr 6, 2020 • 2:12:51

IN-Q Wants You To Inquire Within

IN-Q Wants You To Inquire Within

As we navigate this perilous moment, may we find some sliver of grace. May we embrace beauty. Choose curiosity over rigidity. Compassion and fullness of heart over closed mindedness. And social connection over geographic isolation -- even if it be temporarily virtual. Difficult times across history have always resulted in explosions of creative expression. Art as a means of better understanding our shared human condition. Few people embody this ethos more thoroughly than today’s guest, one of my

Mar 30, 2020 • 2:07:33

Zach Bush, MD On A Pandemic Of Possibility

Zach Bush, MD On A Pandemic Of Possibility

The pandemic presents an opportune time to get re-acquainted with Zach Bush, MD.A triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, endocrinology and hospice care, today's guest is an internationally recognized educator, speaker and authority on all facets of well-being.Focused on the relationship between the microbiome, disease and food production systems, Zach is the founder of Seraphic Group, an organization devoted to developing root-cause solutions for human and e

Mar 26, 2020 • 1:58:11

Michael Klaper, MD Is Educating The Next Generation of Doctors

Michael Klaper, MD Is Educating The Next Generation of Doctors

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 distinguished himself as a gifted general practitioner, internationally recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet, health, applied plant-based nutrition and integrative medicine.I became acquainted with Dr. Klaper during his eight-year term at the TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, California. A nutrition-based medical clinic spec

Mar 23, 2020 • 1:56:51

Taking Care In The Time of Coronavirus

Taking Care In The Time of Coronavirus

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 accomplished yogi, healer, musician, and mom to our four children. She is the author of three bestselling vegan cookbooks and hosts both the For The Life of Me podcast and Water Tiger, her online spiritual community. In addition, she is the founder and ‘Mother Arc’ of SriMu, her recently launched plant-based cheese start-up. This is a conversation a

Mar 19, 2020 • 1:13:55

Dan Peres: From Opiod Slave To Sober Salvation

Dan Peres: From Opiod Slave To Sober Salvation

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 out.His name is Dan Peres -- and it’s quite the story.Hardly a born media insider, Dan was an awkward, magic-obsessed adolescent. But his gift for the written word and shrewd eye for culture catapulted him to premature heights in the fast-paced world of glossy magazine publishing. At 24, he was covering catwalks in Paris as the European editor

Mar 16, 2020 • 2:23:21

Dan Buettner On The Secrets For Living Long & Well

Dan Buettner On The Secrets For Living Long & Well

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 of centenarians — people who thrive to 100 and beyond.Places where people forgot to die.This is the work of Dan Buettner.A true renaissance man, Dan is a National Geographic Fellow, longevity expert and world explorer with 3 endurance cycling world records to his name. A multiple New York Times bestselling author, he's a seemingly constant p

Mar 9, 2020 • 1:48:23

Lessons Learned & Empathy Earned: The Story Behind The Story

Lessons Learned & Empathy Earned: The Story Behind The Story

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 that remains.For those new to me, 13 years ago found me utterly disconnected from my higher self. After many years lost in the throes of alcohol, I had managed the sober road to happy destiny for nearly a decade. And yet, on the cusp of turning 40, I awoke to find myself in an existential crisis. Stuck in a career that never served me. Unhealth

Mar 5, 2020 • 56:23

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

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

Over the last few months, I've had the privilege of hosting conversations with an impressive litany of powerhouse women breaking paradigms across a wide swath of disciplines.Mel Urie has more than earned her spot amongst these powerful boundary crushers. And I for one am here to celebrate her.Devoted listeners will recall Mel’s first appearance on the show (along with fellow endurance fiend Danielle Grabol) a little over a year ago (RRP 421) wherein these two badass athletes discussed b

Mar 2, 2020 • 1:47:39

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

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

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 practice and Billy back from theatre. When you finally land home, you're too beat to move. So you crash on the couch and doze off with a pint. Rinse and repeat.We all do the best we can. But the pressures of daily life can leave us stressed and exhausted. Sedentary and stiff, our shoulders slump. Our spine rounds and our stance is lopsided.

Feb 24, 2020 • 2:12:43

John Joseph & Mishka Shubaly Are My Reservoir Dogs

John Joseph & Mishka Shubaly Are My Reservoir Dogs

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.There was no agenda. No commitment to even record a second episode. And certainly zero idea that what began as a fun experiment would evolve into both a passion and a vocation.And yet here we are. Without fail, beginning in late 2012, I have uploaded at least one episode every single week, amassing over 1000 hours of conversation and a global au

Feb 20, 2020 • 2:33:43

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

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

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 out of 4 don’t even know they have it.Even more bewildering, over one-third of all U.S. adults have prediabetes. That's more than 84 million people, 90% of whom are unaware of their condition.Not enough? Over the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed has more than doubled, with no end in sight.For purposes of clarity, 90-95% of all d

Feb 17, 2020 • 2:23:43

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

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

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 current understanding of biology?What if everything we think we know about aging is about to change?Across the globe, scientists are working on treatments and therapies that are designed to extend healthy human lifespans well beyond what we know today.At the bleeding edge of such breakthroughs you will find David Sinclair, PhD, one of the w

Feb 10, 2020 • 2:21:33

Gregg Renfrew Leads The Clean Beauty Movement

Gregg Renfrew Leads The Clean Beauty Movement

You might be surprised to learn that approximately 84,000 chemicals currently find their way into commercial products -- with over 1,500 new chemicals released annually. Despite evidence of health harms, most of these chemicals have not been adequately tested for their impact on humans. Nonetheless, many of them find their way into a vast and problematic array of skincare, beauty and cleaning products.Moreover, due to laws that haven’t been updated in 80 years, I was shocked to discover

Feb 6, 2020 • 1:50:59

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

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

Meet Iliana Regan.A self-taught chef and author, Iliana has faced and overcome a litany of obstacles from substance abuse to sexual discrimination, ultimately prevailing to experience a special moment right now -- celebrated for both her culinary and literary accomplishments.At 15 Iliana landed her first restaurant gig washing dishes and never looked back. Leaning on the rustic experiences of her Midwestern upbringing (she was making mushroom tea long before Four Sigmatic was a thing),

Feb 3, 2020 • 2:24:57

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

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

Meet Rickey Gates.Both idiosyncratic and extraordinary, you may know Rickey as a distinguished ultra-runner. But peer just beneath the surface of his many athletic accomplishments and you will discover a thoughtful, deeply empathetic and uniquely expressive human.After nearly a decade competing on the national and international mountain, trail and ultra running circuits, Rickey took his love for endurance, storytelling, photography and design -- and fused them together to create an ongo

Jan 27, 2020 • 2:08:27

Lindsay Crouse Is Changing The Game For Women's Sports

Lindsay Crouse Is Changing The Game For Women's Sports

A perfect companion piece to my recent conversation with Lauren Fleshman -- and in furtherance of better understanding the issues that swirl around gender, sport and fairness -- today I sit down with an investigative journalist breaking some of the biggest stories in women's sports.Meet Lindsay Crouse.A graduate of Harvard University, where she competed in both cross country and track and field, Lindsay is a senior staff editor and senior OpDocs producer at The New York Times. If you’ve

Jan 23, 2020 • 1:44:01

Lauren Fleshman Is Empowering Women Athletes

Lauren Fleshman Is Empowering Women Athletes

Meet Lauren Fleshman.One of the greatest middle-distance runners in American history, Lauren has a storied history of breaking both records and paradigms. After collecting state championships as a standout high school runner, she matriculated to Stanford, where she garnered 5 NCAA titles, 15 All-American honors, and a spot in the Hall of Fame.As a professional, her accolades include two USA Championships and five World Championship berths for Team USA.Nonetheless, Lauren’s career was al

Jan 20, 2020 • 2:18:41

Balancing Your Hormones With Neal Barnard, MD

Balancing Your Hormones With Neal Barnard, MD

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. Most would be surprised to learn that certain maladies -- including infertility, menstrual cramps, weight gain, hair loss, breast and prostate cancer, hot flashes, and many others -- have one thing in common: they are fueled or influenced by hormones hiding in everyday foods.The good (and surprising) news is that proper nutrition can also h

Jan 13, 2020 • 1:52:21

Kelly McGonigal Wants You To Fall In Love With Movement

Kelly McGonigal Wants You To Fall In Love With Movement

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-discovery.In truth, every moment presents a window for reinvention. But January always provides heightened urgency to inventory how we spend our precious time, focus our intention and deploy our energy.Extrapolating on themes explored with Chadd Wright, today we balance out the warrior alpha-male vibe with some feminine wisdom, courtesy of K

Jan 9, 2020 • 2:12:22

Chadd Wright: Don’t Give Pain A Voice

Chadd Wright: Don’t Give Pain A Voice

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 rare but asymptomatic cyst on his heart, he was disqualified from entering BUDS. Undaunted, Chadd refused to give up, ultimately tracking down a surgeon willing to perform a procedure deemed too risky by every cardiologist he previously petitioned.Cyst successfully removed, Chadd went on to realize his SEAL dream, serving over the next decade

Jan 6, 2020 • 2:08:11

The Best Of 2019: Part II

The Best Of 2019: Part II

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 year's most compelling podcast guests.It's been an honor to engage with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2019. Reviewing the year in conversation brought powerful new insights -- a reminder that these evergreen exchanges continue to inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, my intention is to launch you into 2020 with renewed

Dec 30, 2019 • 2:33:31

The Best Of 2019: Part I

The Best Of 2019: Part I

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 taking this journey with us. To be honest, I didn’t think we could top 2018 -- but we did. It’s been an incredible year. I'm deeply indebted to all my extraordinary guests. And unbelievably proud of the library we dedicated ourselves to creating over the last twelve months. To prepare for the year ahead, it’s critical to pause. To reflect back. Celebrate

Dec 26, 2019 • 2:20:41

Kendra Little Is Becoming More: Broadening The Gender Identity Conversation

Kendra Little Is Becoming More: Broadening The Gender Identity Conversation

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 changed. The way we currently think about gender has evolved. Each day brings greater mainstream awareness to its non-binary nature -- and the innate fluidity of gender roles and identity.Take a moment to imagine the experience of being intersex -- a condition in which an individual is born with genetic variations on conventional sex charac

Dec 23, 2019 • 1:50:35

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

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

Today we’re going to talk about stress.In proper doses it’s actually beneficial, promoting resilience -- both physical and mental.This week’s guest has seen the perils of chronic stress first hand. A UK-based medical doctor, he found himself increasingly treating patients suffering from the downstream implications of living with this malevolence. It prompted him to ask, why is this happening?His name is Rangan Chatterjee, MD. He decided to find answers to this question -- and do somethi

Dec 16, 2019 • 2:49:37

Julie Piatt: Seeing The Divinity In Everything

Julie Piatt: Seeing The Divinity In Everything

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, aka SriMati.Longtime listeners are well acquainted with my better half. For those newer to the show, Julie is very good at many things. In addition to being an accomplished yogi, healer, musician, and mom to four children, she's also the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks. She hosts the For The Life of Me podcast. She lords over Water

Dec 12, 2019 • 1:45:33

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

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

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-bending breakthrough.At the highest level of distance running however, the distinction is vast. It's the canyon that separates a very good marathon runner from the greats.This is the story of Scott Fauble.Historically a very accomplished cross country & 10K runner (at the 2016 Olympic Trials he finished 4th in the 10,000 meters), Scott w

Dec 9, 2019 • 1:54:39

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

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

Last week we explored the world of regenerative farming, soil health and biodiversity as critical levers to improve human health. Consolidate food security. Drawdown carbon. And backpedal climate change.Today we expound on that theme with entrepreneur, restauranteur and social activist Ryland Engelhart.Ryland is the ‘Mission Fulfillment Officer' and co-owner of Café Gratitude and Gracias Madre, a family owned group of legendary plant-based restaurants. The epicenter of California vegan

Dec 2, 2019 • 2:14:19

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

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

Biodiversity. Regenerative agriculture. Ecological sustainability. Carbon drawdown. Climate change reversal.These are popular themes that recur regularly on this show. But in practical terms, what do they actually mean?I wanted to better understand these subjects. Not from the perspective of an academic, scientific researcher or political pundit but rather from the direct experience of actual practitioners — people who live and practice it every single day — farmers.Nine years ago, pers

Nov 25, 2019 • 2:29:29

Awareness Is A Superpower

Awareness Is A Superpower

Making his 9th appearance on the podcast, today marks another mind-bending deep dive into the multiverse with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and favorite wizard of all things mystical.For those newer to the show, imagine a modern-day Gandalf who rocks like Hendrix while dropping pearls of wisdom that beautifully fuse Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism.A celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and family man, for the past 40 years Guru Singh has b

Nov 21, 2019 • 1:29:27

He Ran Across America — On Plants

He Ran Across America — On Plants

Imagine running an ultramarathon. It’s a huge undertaking for anyone. And a bucket list dream for many.Now imagine running an ultramarathon every day. A minimum of 40 miles, 75 days in a row. Starting in Los Angeles. Finishing in New York. A 3,200 mile transcontinental run.This is the story of Robbie Balenger.Just 6 years ago, Robbie laced up his first pair of running shoes to alleviate the stress he was experiencing managing a restaurant. A small act, that first run set in motion a cha

Nov 18, 2019 • 2:07:31

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

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

One of the most acclaimed actors of his generation, today Edward Norton graces the podcast to discuss his fascinating life and perspective on filmmaking, culture, politics and the nature of power.Over the course of his extraordinary career, Edward has reaped 3 Academy Award nominations starring in some of the greatest films of our era — Primal Fear, American History X, Fight Club, Birdman, and 25th Hour among them.The occasion for this conversation is Motherless Brooklyn — a long-gestat

Nov 11, 2019 • 1:49:43

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

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

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.For those who missed RRP 115 and/or RRP 259, Dean Karnazes is an internationally recognized endurance athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and philanthropist globally lauded for his preternatural ability to push his body and mind to limits inconceivable to mere mortals.Among his many palmerès, Dean has:* Run 135 miles across Death V

Nov 7, 2019 • 1:49:45

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

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

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 are the few who deftly navigate the vicissitudes of an acclaimed artistic career (or any career for that matter), with a highly conscious, devotional approach.Musicians Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero – popularly known as the Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela — are not only incredible masters of their craft, they fully embo

Nov 4, 2019 • 1:35:45

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

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

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 F*ck, today's guest birthed a publishing sensation, custom tailored for click-bait embrace.The title also made the book easy to dismiss. In fact, freely admit to downright refusing to read it. But it just would not go away. Not only did it top the New York Times bestseller list, the book stayed there. 6 million plus copies later, it still r

Oct 28, 2019 • 2:00:09

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

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

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 female in the history of OCR (obstacle course racing).Over the course of her storied athletic career, Amelia has amassed over 50 podiums and 30 victories. She is a Spartan Race World Champion and 3-time World's Toughest Mudder Champion. The ultimate weekend warrior, she’s done all of this while balancing a full time career as a corporate atto

Oct 24, 2019 • 2:21:31

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

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

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 the most attuned palate has trouble believing it isn't real meat. Now ubiquitous at fine dining establishments and fast food franchises alike, it's a global phenomenon.Today we explore the mission behind the burger with Impossible Foods founder & CEO Pat Brown, the man responsible for upending everything you thought you knew about plant-base

Oct 21, 2019 • 2:23:25

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

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

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 podcast is an abstraction. The motivation behind the event was to create a tactile, analog experience for 1,100 people to gather around shared purpose and passion. An opportunity to cultivate community. Raise consciousness. Elevate intimacy. Deepen personal connectivity around our collective humanity — and the important ideas of our time.An unfo

Oct 14, 2019 • 2:06:49

Chase Jarvis: Creativity Is Our Birthright

Chase Jarvis: Creativity Is Our Birthright

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 born creative. More birthright than blessing, creativity is a practice. A habit not unlike any other skill or discipline. A muscle that can be built and flexed.This week's guest takes the notion one step further, asserting creativity as a biological necessity — a transformative force that resides within us all that when unleashed delivers vital

Oct 10, 2019 • 2:18:39

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

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

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 eating, smoking, excessive drinking, most of us fall prey to compulsions we feel powerless to arrest. Why is this? And what can neuroscience teach us about the nature of cravings and how to overcome them? Dr. Jud Brewer has devoted his career to answering these questions. His discoveries just might change your life. A psychiatrist, neuroscientist, tho

Oct 7, 2019 • 2:08:59

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

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

He's best known for popularizing Stoicism — an ancient philosophical yet highly practical operating system he pioneered to mainstream, modern adoption.In his latest turn, Ryan Holiday expands his lens East.In pursuit of shared wisdom across ancient Buddhist, Muslim, Hindu, Hebrew, Greek, Christian and Epicurean traditions, he discovered one essential truth — that inner peace is essential to a life of purpose, meaning and fulfillment.Ryan calls it stillness — to be steady while the world

Sep 30, 2019 • 2:31:49

Laila Ali’s Champion Mindset Begins With Self-Belief

Laila Ali’s Champion Mindset Begins With Self-Belief

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 global icon and humanitarian Muhammad Ali (the 8th of his 9 children), it wasn't easy. It wasn't always pretty. But over time, she found her voice. Staked her claim in very the ring that propelled her father to god-like status. And transcended that shadow as a multi-faceted talent that honors her father and yet is hers alone.Although she was neve

Sep 23, 2019 • 1:49:59

The Seed Of Infinity: Guru Singh On Consciousness

The Seed Of Infinity: Guru Singh On Consciousness

Newly rebranded from Guru Corner to Guru Multiverse — because after all the infinite has no sharp edges — today marks yet another deep dive with Guru Singh, my treasured friend and favorite wizard of all things mystical.For those newer to the show, imagine a modern-day Gandalf who rocks like Hendrix while dropping pearls of wisdom that beautifully fuse Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism.A celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and family man, for

Sep 19, 2019 • 1:14:55

Kelly Corrigan Is The Poet Laureate Of The Ordinary

Kelly Corrigan Is The Poet Laureate Of The Ordinary

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 woman dubbed ‘the voice of her generation' by Oprah magazine and ‘the poet laureate of the ordinary' by HuffPost.Meet Kelly Corrigan.Best known for her insightful, candid takes on the too-often overlooked moments that define our lives, Kelly's writing spills over with warmth, courage, vulnerability and humor — rendering her many books beloved by

Sep 16, 2019 • 2:15:33

David Epstein On Why Late Bloomers Win

David Epstein On Why Late Bloomers Win

Conventional wisdom dictates that mastery demands an early start. Relentless focus at the exclusion of other pursuits. And as many hours of deliberate practice as humanly possible. Be it violin, painting, basketball or boat building, there’s simply no substitute for a life wholly devoted to developing that narrowly defined skill. Hence the “10,000 hour rule” zeitgeist embrace — an edict divined by psychologist Anders Ericcson and made famous by Malcolm Gladwell. But is this actually true? Today’

Sep 9, 2019 • 2:16:47

Keep Evolving: Julie Piatt Returns

Keep Evolving: Julie Piatt Returns

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 series of ponderous mind melds with my wife and in-house spiritual guru, the wise and ethereal Julie Piatt, aka SriMati.Longtime listeners are well acquainted with my better half. For those newer to the show, Julie is many things — the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks. An accomplished yogi, healer, musician, and mom to four children

Sep 5, 2019 • 1:40:21

Lori Gottlieb: Stories From A Therapist In Therapy

Lori Gottlieb: Stories From A Therapist In Therapy

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 deeply immersed in a weekly therapist-led men's group — intimate game-changing sessions that have helped me work through deep-seated stuff that lives and breathes beyond 12-step.We're only as sick as our secrets. The path to healing and personal growth requires openly sharing our hidden struggles. Bearing our vulnerabilities. And allowing other

Sep 2, 2019 • 1:48:47

Tony Riddle Wants To Rewild Your Life

Tony Riddle Wants To Rewild Your Life

Screens and cubicles. Shoes and chairs. Fluorescent lights and air conditioned offices. Processed foods. Netflix and chill.Disconnecting us from our essential human nature, modern living isn't making us happier. Ironically, it's driving an existential crisis of unprecedented proportions — rendering us more sick, immobile, lonely, depressed, and unfulfilled than ever.It's time to stop. It's time we reconnect with that which is most essential.Nature. Movement. Community. Love.To do that,

Aug 26, 2019 • 2:48:59

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

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

How does a relatively conservative, risk averse person evolve into an unbreakable champion? Someone confident enough to put everything on the line for an audacious dream?This is the story of Gwen Jorgensen — an accountant turned ‘Queen of Triathlon' who walked away from swim-bike-run at the peak of her powers to ply her skills in an entirely new discipline: the marathon.Gwen’s athletic career began as a swimmer, competing at the University of Wisconsin as a walk on before making the swi

Aug 22, 2019 • 1:33:03

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

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

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 generally wrong.The path to self-actualization requires deconstructing that story. And disentangling your beliefs from the truth of your highest self.To do this we must unlearn much of what we reflexively accept as truth. And open ourselves to a more expansive perspective.My guest for this exploration is the Toronto-based, rapper, author an

Aug 19, 2019 • 2:51:07

Annaka Harris On Consciousness

Annaka Harris On Consciousness

What is consciousness? How does it arise? And why does it exist?We take ‘experience' for granted. But the very existence of consciousness raises profound questions: Why would any collection of matter in the universe be conscious? How are we able to think about this? And why should we?Our guide for today's philosophic and scientific exploration of these mysteries is Annaka Harris.An editor and consultant for science writers specializing in neuroscience and physics, Annaka is the author o

Aug 12, 2019 • 1:38:45

Amanda Palmer On Radical Compassion & The Power Of Vulnerability

Amanda Palmer On Radical Compassion & The Power Of Vulnerability

Today's guest is many things. A fiercely independent singer, songwriter and musician. A bestselling author and blogger. A playwright and director. A riveting speaker and a viral TED Talk-er. A crowdfunding mom. An ardent feminist. And a fearless activist.Living and breathing at the cutting edge of expression in all forms, Amanda Palmer is an iconic, bold and sui generis performer constantly innovating what it means to be an artist in the modern age.Getting her start as a busking eight-f

Aug 8, 2019 • 1:23:57

Toby Morse On Punk, Parenting & PMA

Toby Morse On Punk, Parenting & PMA

Tattoos. High intensity sound. Stage diving. For the unfamiliar, it's chaos. Scary. Violent, even. But to today's guest, being hardcore straight edge is magical — a grassroots community dedicated to art, not anarchy. Celebrating life. And making the world a better place. Best known around the world as the charismatic, energetic and always smiling front man for hardcore punk band H2O, Toby Morse was raised by a single mom in Massachusetts before moving to New York City in 1988 with a dream of bec

Aug 5, 2019 • 1:36:57

Titus Welliver On Gratitude & Great Art

Titus Welliver On Gratitude & Great Art

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 gangster in Sons of Anarchy?Oh, right. THAT GUY.Titus Welliver has one of the longest lists of working actor credits in Hollywood. Nonetheless, this über-talented veteran of stage and screen spent most of his storied career slightly outside Tinsletown's white hot spotlight.But that changed with the 2014 premier of Amazon's Original Series Bosch. A

Jul 29, 2019 • 2:55:15

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

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

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 the multiverse.For the uninitiated, Zach's varied interests belie attempts to properly define him — but I'll give it a try. One of the few triple board certified physicians in America with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care, he is the founder and director of M Clinic integrative health c

Jul 25, 2019 • 1:52:49

Matthew Futterman On The Secrets of Speed & Endurance

Matthew Futterman On The Secrets of Speed & Endurance

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 named Bob Larsen launched a decades-long quest to find the ‘secret sauce' of speed and endurance that would eventually revolutionize the sport and catapult American running onto the national stage. This is the story of how Larsen took turned a rag-tag group of also-ran junior college athletes called the Jamul Toads into cult-favorite national cham

Jul 22, 2019 • 2:12:35

Pro Boxer Mike Lee On Why Mindset Is Everything

Pro Boxer Mike Lee On Why Mindset Is Everything

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 has faced stacked odds and overcome career-ending setbacks to meet the biggest moment of his life.Ask him how he did it, and Mike Lee answers with conviction: it's all about mindset.A professional light heavyweight boxer currently 21 – 0 with 11 knockouts, this Saturday, July 20th Mike will be fighting for his first world title against Caleb Pl

Jul 15, 2019 • 1:52:49

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

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

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 chef? There is no more enthusiastic ringmaster for this exploration than the merry man of food himself, Jeff Gordinier. A writer, journalist and author who sits at the converging junction of food and culture, Jeff is a frequent contributor to the New York Times and currently serves as the Food and Drinks editor at Esquire Magazine. A graduate of P

Jul 11, 2019 • 2:36:13

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

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

The tectonic plates of the workplace landscape are rapidly shifting. Gone are the days of multi-decade corporate allegiance, replaced with project-based careers. The rapid rise of the freelance economy. And a labor core increasingly distributed across the globe.What are the economic and social implications of this trend? How can the traditional office be re-imagined to fit this escalating movement? And what role can architecture and design play to deepen community and foster personal ha

Jul 8, 2019 • 2:40:45

Dave Roll: Meditations On Character, Integrity & Leadership

Dave Roll: Meditations On Character, Integrity & Leadership

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 before a microphone that permits a species of conversation difficult to otherwise have. Done right, the inherent formality of putting it all on the record can countenance an experience of rare intimacy that scarcely transpires in the course of conventional human interaction.From the very beginning of this podcast journey, I've longed to host my

Jul 1, 2019 • 2:17:53

Rebecca Rusch Is The Queen Of Pain

Rebecca Rusch Is The Queen Of Pain

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, activist, and Emmy winner. In addition to superhuman success on a mountain bike, she has performed at the elite level across a multitude of disciplines including rock climbing, white water rafting, and multi-day adventure events like Eco Challenge.Still crushing it at 50, Rebecca is redefining human capability in real time.Beyond athletics, Re

Jun 24, 2019 • 1:58:55

Gemma Newman, MD Is The Plant Power Doctor

Gemma Newman, MD Is The Plant Power Doctor

Recorded live during our recent Plantpower Italia retreat in Tuscany, I'm delighted to share a fun and highly informative conversation and audience Q&A with the delightful, whip-smart “Plant Power Doctor” herself.Gemma Newman, MD has worked in medicine for 15 years, the last decade serving as Senior Partner at a family medical practice in the U.K.. She studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endoc

Jun 20, 2019 • 2:05:29

The Awakening Of Russell Brand

The Awakening Of Russell Brand

Every podcaster has their dream list — guests they fantasize interviewing. From day one, today's guest has occupied my top slot.Officially, Russell Brand is one of the most recognizable and best-loved comedy performers in the world. He is also is also a phenomenally successful author, broadcaster, actor, columnist, political commentator and mental health & drug rehabilitation activist. His global bestselling books include Revolution*,Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions*, and his l

Jun 17, 2019 • 1:56:11

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

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

It's become increasingly harder to just put the phone down. Because the latest apps and digital platforms are specifically designed to addict, we have become slaves to their irresistible allure. Our precious attention is being hijacked. The ability to focus — to concentrate on that which is most meaningful — simply cannot compete with the magnetic pull of our Instagram feed. No longer need anyone ever be bored. Alone with one’s thoughts. Or simply present with one’s self.  The result is a global

Jun 10, 2019 • 2:10:39

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

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

“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.”Dr. Sanjay GuptaWestern medicine is extraordinary. Over the last several decades, scientific advances in the diagnosis and treatment of previously thought incurable diseases has utterly transformed how we live.But with these breakthroughs comes an arrogance — a hubris that modalities outside the very narrow rubric of our dominant paradigm are wit

Jun 7, 2019 • 1:26:21

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

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

“We are, by definition, an ecosystem. The microbiome reveals a more connected biology, radically transforming our approach to medicine, hygiene, diet, and living.”Ara Katz & Raja DhirOur bodies are comprised of about ten trillion cells. But our microbiome — all the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in or on our bodies – outnumber human cells by a factor of 10.Indeed, we are far more microorganism than human.Moreover, rapidly developing science reveals the vast extent to which t

Jun 3, 2019 • 2:25:39

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

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

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 silence, I do this to underscore that there is always hope, no matter how far down you find yourself.But what if you’re not an alcoholic? What if you, like millions of people, occasionally drink just a little too much? Even though it doesn't destroy your life, it leaves you feeling off. You're tired of the hangovers, the lethargy and the lo

May 26, 2019 • 1:56:47

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

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

“Always focus on how far you've come, not how far you have to go.” Doug BopstAdmittedly, It's a thrill to converse with renown experts, world-class athletes and celebrities.But the most rewarding aspect of my job is occasionally turning my spotlight on the everyman — relatable people who have conquered adversity to reinvent themselves wholesale, all in relative civilian anonymity.These people are a gift. Amplifying their stories isn't just an honor. And it isn't just my joy. I see it as

May 23, 2019 • 2:16:45

Jesse Thomas: Work Hard, Play Harder & Love Hardest

Jesse Thomas: Work Hard, Play Harder & Love Hardest

“There’s just no substitute for working hard.”  Jesse Thomas He's one of the world’s most popular and accomplished professional triathletes. But that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this week's guest — a humble athlete, proud dad, devoted husband and dedicated entrepreneur with a unique success equation: Work hard. Play harder. Love hardest. His name is Jesse Thomas. He's rad. And this is his story. It begins with a stand out track and field career at Stanford and the Olympic ste

May 20, 2019 • 2:19:01

Pete Holmes: Comedy! Sex! God!

Pete Holmes: Comedy! Sex! God!

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 stand up veteran with a cornucopia of comedy specials, television shows and late night appearances to his name, Pete is best known as the creator and star of the semi-autobiographical HBO show Crashing, a riotous and touching series he executive produced alongside Judd Apatow loosely based on Pete’s life in the early days of his comedy career.

May 14, 2019 • 2:16:47

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

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

An epidemic of colossal proportions, millions struggle with substance addiction. Suffering in silence, they too often slip through the cracks, desperate and alone.As a society, it’s incumbent upon us to better address the problem. Improve our collective understanding of its underlying causes. And enhance access to the resources required to heal the decaying hungry ghosts among us.It is for these reasons I felt compelled to share the story of Rev. Jeff Grant — a former well-respected New

May 10, 2019 • 2:13:37

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

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

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 physically possible, someone performs a feat so utterly mind-bending you're left breathless. The skies of perception part. Blanketed in awe, we’re compelled to re-evaluate our own personal capabilities. And humanity is left just a little bit better than it was before.This is the sensation I experience when I spend time with Colin O'Brady – a former Yale

May 7, 2019 • 2:27:03

Lisa Damour, PhD On Parenting Teens Under Pressure

Lisa Damour, PhD On Parenting Teens Under Pressure

Today’s expedition takes us into the beautifully mysterious world of parenting, with a specific lens on navigating the perplexing vicissitudes of the teenage girl — one of the most beguiling and opaque creatures I've encountered in my 52 years.I have been a parent and step-parent for two decades. Along the way, I successfully helped raise two young boys. Sure, I made many mistakes. But I also did a few things right. Today they are both amazing young men. And yet somehow that experience

Apr 30, 2019 • 2:17:41

Optimizing Spring Training: Chris Hauth Returns

Optimizing Spring Training: Chris Hauth Returns

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 and ultra-endurance coaches.A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is a former professional triathlete, Age Group Ironman World Champion, and 2-time Olympic Swimmer. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first American amateur & 4th overall American at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.When he’s not

Apr 26, 2019 • 1:32:47

David Sinclair On Extending Human Lifespan & The Science Behind Aging

David Sinclair On Extending Human Lifespan & The Science Behind Aging

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?What if we instead consider aging as a disease? This begs the question: what is the cure?Welcome to the mind of David Sinclair, PhD, one of the world’s leading scientific authorities on longevity, aging and how to slow its effects.A professor in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center fo

Apr 23, 2019 • 2:26:13

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

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

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 about this brand new social network specifically aimed at the 2-wheel community.Always eager to test new tech, I signed up immediately, quickly fell in love and have been evangelizing the platform every since.Meet Strava – the fitness social network designed by athletes for athletes.Evolving beyond it’s cycling roots as a platform for all

Apr 16, 2019 • 2:01:23

Guru Singh On Positivity — Why Receptivity Is The Better Path

Guru Singh On Positivity — Why Receptivity Is The Better Path

Welcome to yet another edition Guru Corner featuring Guru Singh, my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical.Fusing Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism, Guru Singh is a celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi and master spiritual teacher who has been studying and teaching Kundalini Yoga for more than 40 years. He is the author of several books, a powerful lecturer and behind-the-scenes guide to many a luminary, including Fortune 500 CEOs, athletes, and artists.A peer o

Apr 12, 2019 • 1:23:41

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

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

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 deaths.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 Widowmaker.Few survive its fatal clutch.Kevin Smith is the rare exception that proves the rule.The arch villain in his own personal superhero comic book narrative, Kevin's Widowmaker

Apr 8, 2019 • 2:37:37

David Bronner On Cosmic Engagement, Conscious Capitalism & Cultivating Unity

David Bronner On Cosmic Engagement, Conscious Capitalism & Cultivating Unity

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 planet.But it's not enough.The health and environmental problems we currently face are global epidemics of unprecedented scope and scale.We simply cannot solve these issues with the mindset that created them.What we need, now more than ever, is a revolution of consciousness.There are few people more well suited for this conversation than D

Apr 2, 2019 • 1:46:59

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

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

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 forgotten. To grieve. To grow. To embrace that which is most important. And ultimately express his truth through art.This is the story of a remarkable talent's attempt to live an artist's life — the struggles faced and lessons learned along his most mercurial path.In 2010, while still an undergraduate at Duke, the Detroit native's career expl

Mar 26, 2019 • 2:00:23

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

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

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 reinventing the world's relationship with money.This is Jack Dorsey's life.The co-founder and CEO of both Twitter and Square, today's guest is one of the most influential figures of the modern age — a man who has made an indelible impact on our cultural landscape by quite literally shaping how society communicates in the emergent digital era.

Mar 22, 2019 • 2:27:53

The Paradox of Passion With Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

The Paradox of Passion With Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

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 frequent exploration on the podcast.But is a life propelled by passion always the best course of action?The answer, it turns out, is complicated.Passion can be a gift. But only if you know how to properly channel it. The same drive that fuels breakthroughs — whether they're athletic, scientific, entrepreneurial, or artistic — can be every bit as des

Mar 19, 2019 • 2:05:37

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

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

Today we continue my exploration of faith with one of the most fascinating spiritual leaders in America today — a Lutheran pastor and public theologian dedicated to redefining how we think about church, practice religion, ritualize divinity, and cultivate community.But her latest concentration, and the focus of today's conversation, is reforming religion's antiquated, sexist ideas about sex, gender and our bodies – and all the pain, guilt and shame they provoke — to reclaim our sexualit

Mar 12, 2019 • 2:09:55

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

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

Today's guest was always creative, but never thought of himself of an artist.Then Brian Koppelman shifted his mindset. He adopted consistent daily practices to nurture his voice. He finally gave that voice the respect it deserved. And his life was forever changed.As direct result, this former music industry executive turned screenwriter, director, producer and showrunner has spent the last two decades churning out an avalanche of consistently great creative output as the co-writer (alon

Mar 8, 2019 • 1:31:29

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

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

This is a story of mistakes made. Of penance served. And the hard wrought path to atonement, self-forgiveness, and ultimately redemption.It begins with a young, standout volleyball player. A smart guy who later joins the Air Force, spending nearly two years at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA studying Korean.His career looked bright. But it wasn't long before Chris Schuhmacher started making some bad decisions. A laundry list of errant decisions, in fact, that deposited hi

Mar 5, 2019 • 2:11:33

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

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

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 realize is that the struggle is guaranteed. The money is not. So you damn-well better love the struggle.Acting on this epiphany, Tom and his partners sold their technology company and founded Quest Nutrition — a play premised not on profits, but rather on creating value for people. Ironically, Quest exploded, becoming a billion-dollar busin

Feb 26, 2019 • 2:42:59

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

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

Imagine finding yourself in a place so painful, dark and hopeless that suicide feels like the only option.Welcome to post traumatic stress disorder.Few things are more important than mental health. Nonetheless, the World Health Organization estimates that about 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In the United States, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness, affecting 18% of the population — 7.7 million of whom are afflicted by PTSD.Sarah Lee is one such in

Feb 22, 2019 • 2:19:19

Eat Plants Not Animals: James Aspey Is Defending The Voiceless

Eat Plants Not Animals: James Aspey Is Defending The Voiceless

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.Motivated to raise greater awareness for the planet's voiceless victims, in 2014 this passionate, young, Australian animal rights activist took a 365-day vow of silence. After an entire year without uttering a single word, he ended it on Australian national television with an interview that inspired millions to make more conscious and compassio

Feb 19, 2019 • 2:26:27

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

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

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 guest sold me with one unique thought:What if your alter ego is a more accurate representation of who you really are?Pondering this left me wanting to learn more. So I invited high performance coach Todd Herman on the show to elaborate.An author, advisor, and entrepreneur, Todd has spent the last 2 decades helping professional and Olympic athle

Feb 12, 2019 • 2:18:57

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

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

In 2010, the tireless and intrepid Jason Lester hoodwinked me into his latest fit of voluntary suffering insanity: an attempt to complete 5 Ironman-distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian Islands in under 5 days. Hence was born the EPIC5 Challenge — and somehow we survived to tell the tale.Now institutionalized, EPIC5 annually attracts a global handful of athletes adequately unhinged to retrace our steps. Over the last 8 years, 29 individuals have successfully completed the challenge. Three o

Feb 8, 2019 • 2:25:01

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

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

“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 what we’re putting into our bodies.”Marco BorgesLast week, Beyoncé and Jay-Z made news across the world with a headline grabbing offer: take the plant-based pledge and you just might win concert tickets for life.When the most culturally significant and influential entertainment couple on the planet throws down like this, it’s a big deal. The tect

Feb 5, 2019 • 2:06:51

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

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

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 Diver (the Australian equivalent of the Navy SEALS) and Special Operations Military Sniper for the Tactical Assault Group East, an elite direct-action and hostage-recovery unit. Post-military career, Damien spent years as a private military contractor in Iraq, where his duties included training the local police force in Baghdad.But after 12 to

Jan 29, 2019 • 1:34:55

Dare To Be You In A World That Values Conformity

Dare To Be You In A World That Values Conformity

Welcome to another edition Guru Corner featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical, Guru Singh. Fusing Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism, Guru Singh is a celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi and master spiritual teacher who has been studying and teaching Kundalini Yoga for more than 40 years. He is the author of several books, a powerful lecturer and behind-the-scenes guide to many a luminary, including Fortune 500 CEOs, athletes, and artists. A peer of rock lege

Jan 25, 2019 • 1:19:03

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

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

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 Jornet — one of the most humble, accomplished and inspiring athletes in the world — rarely sits for long form press. Second, this hero lives up to the hype. And this conversation is everything I hoped it would be. For the uninitiated, Kílian Jornet is inarguably the most prolific and dominant mountain runner of all time and amongst the world's greates

Jan 22, 2019 • 1:55:01

Addiction & Depression: Johann Hari On Lost Connections

Addiction & Depression: Johann Hari On Lost Connections

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 Johann Hari suggests that everything we think we know about addiction and depression is wrong.Johann has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and many other outlets. He was named ‘Newspaper Journalist of the Year' by Amnesty International UK and his TED Talk, aptly titled  “Everything You Think You Know About Addiction Is

Jan 15, 2019 • 2:11:13

Winter Fitness & The Canon Of Consistency With Chris Hauth

Winter Fitness & The Canon Of Consistency With Chris Hauth

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 and ultra-endurance coaches.A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is a former professional triathlete, Age Group Ironman World Champion, and 2-time Olympic Swimmer. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first American amateur & 4th overall American at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.When he’s not

Jan 11, 2019 • 1:18:55

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

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

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 environmental health. He's a virtuoso healer. A master consciousness. And a gift to humanity.Today Dr. Bush returns to the podcast (his first appearance was RRP #353 in March of 2018) for a formidable and moving conversation that will leave you rethinking not only how you eat and live, but what it means to be a conscious consumer and engaged

Jan 8, 2019 • 2:06:31

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

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

“You have to go to war with yourself before you can find peace”David GogginsI can think of no better guest to usher in 2019 than the mighty one himself.Incontrovertibly the most inspirational person I have ever met, today David Goggins returns for his second turn on the podcast — a conversation that will catapult you into the new year with the tools and hard truth you need to chase huge dreams, shatter personal limits and transform your life wholesale.Often referred to as the hardest ma

Jan 1, 2019 • 2:24:53

The Best of 2018: Part II

The Best of 2018: Part II

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 podcast guests.It's been an honor to share my conversations with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2018. Second listens brought new insights — and more reminders that that these evergreen exchanges continue to inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, my intention is to launch you into 2019 with renewed vigor. If you're new to th

Dec 28, 2018 • 2:36:32

The Best of 2018: Part I

The Best of 2018: Part I

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 taking this journey with us.Over the last twelve months, I've had the honor of sharing meaningful conversations with a wide variety of extraordinary people. Second listens brought new insights — and more reminders that that these evergreen exchanges continue to inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, the next two episodes are intended to laun

Dec 24, 2018 • 2:23:13

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

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

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, mental health is key. And we're waking up to the importance of meditation and mindfulness. But what about spirituality? What role do connection, relationships and love play in the wellness equation? And how important is purpose?In truth, attention to all such factors is crucial. Because they are indeed connected. Interdependent. And absolute

Dec 17, 2018 • 2:18:19

How Dirt Diva Catra Corbett Was Reborn On The Run

How Dirt Diva Catra Corbett Was Reborn On The Run

If Ross Edgley is a real-life Aquaman, I nominate ultrarunner extraordinaire Catra Corbett as a real-life Wonder Woman.Definitely one of the planet's most colorful athletes, Catra's polychromatic goth-punk aesthetic is a perfect superhero costume match for her sparkling personality. Rocking wild rainbow hair, brightly colored running costumes and tattooed head-to-toe, you can spot the Dirt Diva's smile from a mile out, happily tearing up the trails with her trusty side-kick training par

Dec 10, 2018 • 2:21:53

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

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

To be certain, we face great challenges — global climate change, political divisiveness, mass shootings, social & economic disparity, chronic disease, addiction, racism, misogyny – the list goes on.It’s easy to fall into despair. And yet there is hope. Because heroes walk among us. Look closely and you will find no shortage of unsung angels diligently working anonymously behind the scenes to solve our collective crises. And literal superheroes who remind us that the human spirit kno

Dec 7, 2018 • 2:41:45

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

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

If you enjoyed my conversations with adventure athletes Alex Honnold (RRP 351), Conrad Anker (RRP 170), Hilaree Nelson (RRP 364) and Colin O'Brady (RRP 207 & 235), then you are going to flip for today’s episode with Chai Vasarhelyi & Jimmy Chin — the dynamic and talented filmmaking duo behind the stunning new documentary Free Solo — a beautiful cinematic celebration of human possibility.A graduate of Princeton University hailing from New York City, Chai is an award-winning film

Dec 3, 2018 • 1:48:35

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

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

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 superhuman capabilities.Our instrument for this week's fantastic voyage is Wim Hof — aka The Iceman. Dropping in for his second podcast appearance — his first being RRP 231 from June 2016 — Wim is a Dutch-born world record holder, adventurer, daredevil and human guinea pig best known for his preternatural ability to withstand extreme cold.Mo

Nov 26, 2018 • 1:53:03

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

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

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 introduction.Not only is Lindsey Vonn the most decorated female skier in history, she's the most decorated skier period – man or woman – in US history.One of the few world-class, four-event ski racers, Lindsey is a 4-time Olympian, a 3-time Olympic medalist, the only American woman to win downhill gold, and the only American woman with 4 World Cup t

Nov 19, 2018 • 1:09:07

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

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

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 current CEO of LAVA Records, Jason's much storied career features stints as Chairman and CEO at Atlantic Records, Virgin Records and Capitol Music Group. He is personally responsible for launching a litany of massive acts, including Kid Rock, Katy Perry, Lorde, and most recently Greta Van Fleet. The New Yorker described him as “one of the most

Nov 16, 2018 • 1:57:29

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

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

I have never met a more inspirational everyman example of healthy, transformative living than Josh LaJaunie.After 400+ episodes of the podcast, our initial conversation way back in December of 2013 (RRP 63) remains one of my favorite and most popular episodes in the history of the show, followed closely by our second conversation in June 2015 (RRP 152).There's a reason for that.Sure, Josh lost 200+ pounds. He overcame tremendous obstacles to restore and maintain his health. He reinvente

Nov 12, 2018 • 2:03:35

Bruce Friedrich On The Clean Meat Revolution

Bruce Friedrich On The Clean Meat Revolution

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.How can we possibly feed 11 billion people sustainably?To answer that question we must turn our gaze to the industrialization of animal agriculture. On the surface, what we commonly call factory farming appears incredibly efficient, creating massive economies of scale to feed the maximum number of people possible.But in actuality, this industry is ine

Nov 5, 2018 • 1:54:29

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

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

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 by the unsuccessful war waged to replace them with good habits — a rinse and repeat process that generally leads to failure and discouragement.Why is it so hard to overcome negative patterns?Today's guest contends the problem isn’t you. The problem is your system.Evolving from stuck and unsatisfied into the person you wish to become is equa

Oct 28, 2018 • 2:29:33

How To Raise A Conscious Child With Guru Singh

How To Raise A Conscious Child With Guru Singh

Welcome to another edition Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical, Guru Singh. Fusing Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism, Guru Singh is a celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi and master spiritual teacher who has been studying and teaching Kundalini Yoga for more than 40 years. He is the author of several books, a powerful lecturer and behind-the-scenes guide to many a luminary, including Fo

Oct 25, 2018 • 1:34:37

Scott Harrison Is Not Afraid Of Work Without End

Scott Harrison Is Not Afraid Of Work Without End

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 of cash.But ten years living extravagantly as a decadent nightclub promoter in New York City took it's toll.By 28, Scott Harrison had become the worst person he knew.Morally bankrupt and desperate to rediscover his sense of purpose, Scott decided it was time for a drastic change. So he sold all his belongings and decamped NYC for a year spen

Oct 22, 2018 • 1:54:23

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

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

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 collaboration — My Dinner With Hervé, a brilliant new film premiering October 20 on HBO.Marking his 2nd appearance on the show (his first being episode 249 two years ago), Sacha's credits include scripting The Terminal, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks. In 2012, Sacha directed Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins and last ye

Oct 15, 2018 • 1:26:29

Fiona Oakes & Keegan Kuhn Are Running For Good

Fiona Oakes & Keegan Kuhn Are Running For Good

Today's episode features a conversation conducted before a live audience at the Laemmle Royal Theatre in Los Angles with acclaimed British ultra-runner Fiona Oakes and friend, multiple podcast guest and filmmaker Keegan Kuhn — one-half of the team behind both Cowspiracy & What The Health.Vegan since she was 6 years old, Fiona is an extraordinary athlete and exemplary human hailing from the UK who holds four world records for marathon running. Perhaps best known as the world’s fastes

Oct 11, 2018 • 1:37:52

KJ Dell’Antonia Wants You To Be A Happier Parent

KJ Dell’Antonia Wants You To Be A Happier Parent

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 our DNA. Intellectually we understand you can’t truly take care of another unless you attend to your own well-being first. But this idea runs counter to every parental instinct, making it very difficult to practice this important principle. It feels selfish. But our selfless intentions, albeit good, can lead us astray. Not only do they undermine our well-bei

Oct 7, 2018 • 1:58:27

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

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

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 behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body or on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.”I think this quote beautifully captures the ethos of today's conversation. Travel as an agitator of self-understanding. A template to deeply explore the deep in

Sep 30, 2018 • 2:46:03

Knox Robinson On Why Running Is An Act of Rebellion

Knox Robinson On Why Running Is An Act of Rebellion

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 Shalane Flanagan.If you ask Knox Robinson, his definition will have little to do with splits and podiums — and everything to do with movement as an art form. Running as a means of personal and philosophical expression. The physical voice of literature. Poetry. Music. And Politics.For Knox, running as an act of rebellion — a means to unshackle ones

Sep 24, 2018 • 2:29:45

Disrupting Depression With Guru Singh

Disrupting Depression With Guru Singh

Welcome to another edition Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic and metaphysical, Guru Singh. For those new to the show, imagine a modern-day Gandalf who rocks like Hendrix while dropping pearls of wisdom that beautifully fuse Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism. A celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and musician, for the past 40 years Guru Singh has been studying and te

Sep 21, 2018 • 1:23:09

Yuval Noah Harari On Why Clarity is Power

Yuval Noah Harari On Why Clarity is Power

What is the relationship between history and biology? What is the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals? Is there justice in history? Does history have a direction? Did people become happier as history unfolded? What ethical questions do science and technology raise in the 21st century?These are the queries that compel Yuval Noah Harari – a man unafraid to tackle the biggest questions of our time.For those unfamiliar, Yuval is a renown historian who received his Ph

Sep 17, 2018 • 1:24:19

Strength Coach Mike Mahler Wants To Optimize Your Hormones

Strength Coach Mike Mahler Wants To Optimize Your Hormones

When we ponder health, we tend to think about things like diet and exercise.Overlooked in this conversation is the primacy of hormone regulation. Chemical messengers that control almost all biological functions — from hunger to mood and everything in between — hormones play a massive role in overall well-being. When properly balanced, we function at our best. But should they fall out of whack, we become susceptible to everything we endeavor to avoid: weight gain, depression, poor energy

Sep 10, 2018 • 3:03:59

Dublin Live: Cultivating Community with The Happy Pear

Dublin Live: Cultivating Community with The Happy Pear

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 Pear.Long-time listeners will well remember David and Stephen from #RRP 233, one of my most popular episodes of 2016. Since then the lads have made two subsequent appearances on the show in episodes 331 and 380.For those newer to the show, The Happy Pear are the joined-at-the-hip identical twin brothers behind a family run chain of natu

Sep 7, 2018 • 1:41:21

Sanjay Rawal On Running As Spiritual Practice

Sanjay Rawal On Running As Spiritual Practice

Most contemplate running as exercise. A physical practice we reluctantly endure. An uncomfortable discipline we tolerate for the sake of fitness. For weight loss. Or to competitively measure ourselves against ourselves and others.Running is about metrics. Pace maintained. Distance covered. Calories burned. Energy expended. And results quantified.But ask Sanjay Rawal and he'll tell you that definition isn't just limited — it misses the point altogether.Running is so much more than podium

Sep 3, 2018 • 2:23:33

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

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

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 story. A story that lays bare the indelible power of the human spirit to face and transcend unimaginable obstacles and ultimately transform one’s life wholesale.If you’re a longtime listener, Johnny Bloodclot needs no introduction. For the uninitiated, John is a sui generis American original. The very definition of hardcore. A survivor. A

Aug 27, 2018 • 2:54:59

The Power of Ceremony and Ritual with Julie Piatt

The Power of Ceremony and Ritual with Julie Piatt

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 wife and in-house spiritual guru.For those new to the show, Julie is the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks as well as an accomplished yogi, healer, musician, mom to four and host of the Divine Throughline podcast, where she muses metaphysical on living a life divine.This is an open exchange that explores a number a themes:* Recalibrat

Aug 24, 2018 • 1:36:15

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

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

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 on it and rolled down an alley behind the family’s house in San Diego, there was no epiphany, no revelation, no foreshadowing whatsoever that he would go on to become the most famous skateboarder of all time. He reached the end driveway, looked back at his brother and shouted, “How do I turn?”The yarn is both sweet and innocent. But it's

Aug 20, 2018 • 1:30:57

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

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

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 one of the world's most impressive physiques, this week's guest is an IFBB Professional Men’s Physique bodybuilder with a most unexpected twist:Nimai Delgado has never eaten meat in his entire life. Not one bite.Raised vegetarian since birth, Nimai switched to a 100% plant based unprocessed diet in 2015, motivated by a desire to live the hea

Aug 13, 2018 • 2:28:37

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

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

Welcome to another special mid-week conversation lifted from our recent retreat in Italy featuring Colin Hudon and Jennifer Ayres.Wise beyond his years, Colin is a physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as a talented herbalist, acupuncturist, tea master, and founder of Living Tea, which sources and imports the finest and rarest old-growth teas and teaware in the world.A gift to humanity, Jennifer is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and teacher certified by perhaps the world’s

Aug 10, 2018 • 2:15:18

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

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

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 exiled from the homeland that made you famous.The story of Bassem Youssef is legend. But there's far more to this tale than meets the eye.Dubbed the Jon Stewart of the Arab World, today's guest is an Egyptian cardiothoracic surgeon and member of the Royal College of Surgeons who caught lightning in a bottle making catchy 5-minute YouTube vid

Aug 6, 2018 • 1:36:53

Superfood Superman Darin Olien On Barùkas, Breath & Brain States

Superfood Superman Darin Olien On Barùkas, Breath & Brain States

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.One of my most popular guests, Darin Olien (@superlifeliving) returns for his third appearance on the podcast to delve deep on next level nutrition insights gleaned from his extraordinary adventures as a renown exotic superfoods hunter, wellness advocate, supplement formulator & ardent environmental activist.Over the last twenty plus yea

Jul 30, 2018 • 2:12:59

Brian Rose On Why He Left Millions In Banking To Inspire Millions Online

Brian Rose On Why He Left Millions In Banking To Inspire Millions Online

“The brain is a pliable instrument. If you don't program it, someone else will.”Brian RoseThis week I explore the story of a extremely smart, capable and disciplined man who lost his way in the pursuit of the American Dream. It's a quest that left him disillusioned. Broken and lost, it was only when he let go of that dream entirely that he ultimately found himself and the purpose and fulfillment that had always eluded him.Meet Brian Rose.San Diego born and...

Jul 23, 2018 • 0:02

Finding Joy In Simplicity With The Happy Pear

Finding Joy In Simplicity With The Happy Pear

Conducted live during our recent Plantpower Italia retreat, this special mid-week edition of the podcast features my third conversation with Stephen & David Flynn.Longtime listeners are well-acquainted with these Irish laddies. Stephen and David first appeared on the show back in June 2016 (#RRP 233) and again in November 2017 (RRP #331), a conversation captured before a live audience at Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin.For those newer to the show, David and Stephen are the joined-at-t

Jul 20, 2018 • 1:52:16

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

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

I can say without equivocation John McAvoy's story of metamorphosis is one of the most compelling, improbable, inspirational, and cinematic tales I have ever heard.Born into a notorious London crime family — think The Sopranos meets The Krays — John is a former high profile armed robber who bought his first gun at 16 and quickly became one of Britain's most successful career criminals and most-wanted men. But it took two spells in prison and a close friend's death amidst a heist gone aw

Jul 16, 2018 • 2:40:41

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

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

Imagine yourself alone in the Montana backcountry. You're doing what you love — camping, hiking and simply enjoying the wilderness — when you stumble upon a rusted old relic. An old oil drum perhaps. Curious, you approach and peer inside to discover the remnants of a long-dead black bear cub. You set down your backpack and reach inside to further investigate.What happened next would forever alter the life of this week’s guest – a flash of electricity so intense it should have instantly

Jul 9, 2018 • 2:11:57

Training Versus Exercise: Chris Hauth On The Athlete Mindset

Training Versus Exercise: Chris Hauth On The Athlete Mindset

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 I go deep and get granular on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of high performance for both sport and life.A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is an Age Group Ironman World Champion, a former 2-time Olympic Swimmer, and one of the world’s most respected endurance coaches. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to b

Jul 5, 2018 • 1:47:53

Rangan Chatterjee, MD on How to Make Disease Disappear

Rangan Chatterjee, MD on How to Make Disease Disappear

The developed world is mired in a cataclysmic epidemic of chronic lifestyle illness. Heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, depression and dementia — the current leading causes of death and disability — are modern day plagues, killing untold millions annually.Quite shockingly, a full one-half of all American adults currently suffer from one of these diseases, with one in four suffering from two or more.Nonetheless, confusion persists when it comes to what can be done to pr

Jul 2, 2018 • 2:29:23

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

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

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 Boston Marathon.It wasn't just that she won.It's how she won.You see, this wasn't supposed to be Des' year. It wasn't supposed to be Des' race. Her preparation wasn't ideal. She didn't feel great. And doubt crept in. On top of everything, the weather conditions were unprecedented. So Des Linden decided to do what nobody does — sacrifice he

Jun 25, 2018 • 1:38:01

The Power of Owning Your Story

The Power of Owning Your Story

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 recent retreat in Italy.For those brand new to the show, Julie is an accomplished yogi, healer, musician, mom of four, and host of the Divine Throughline podcast — musings on all things spiritual and living a life divine. She also happens to be my wife.This is a very raw and open freewheeling exchange oriented around the theme of storyte

Jun 22, 2018 • 1:41:48

Utkarsh Ambudkar Is Breaking Hollywood Stereotypes

Utkarsh Ambudkar Is Breaking Hollywood Stereotypes

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 thought or question, Utkarsh Ambudkar jumps at the opportunity.That ‘thing' happened to be a little play you might have heard of called Hamilton.And the part wasn't just any part. It was the leading turn as Aaron Burr — a role Utkarsh originated on-stage at Lincoln Center.Unfortunately, the stage lights on Utkarsh would soon dim. Dedication was foiled by

Jun 18, 2018 • 2:08:47

Strength in Stillness: Bob Roth On The Power of Transcendental Meditation & Bringing Calm To The Center of Life’s Storm

Strength in Stillness: Bob Roth On The Power of Transcendental Meditation & Bringing Calm To The Center of Life’s Storm

Long-time listeners know well that meditation is a recurring topic of exploration on this podcast. Today I continue this tradition with a man who has played a very large role in pioneering meditation, specifically the practice of Transcendental Meditation (“TM”) throughout the West.Meet meditation legend Bob Roth.Bob first discovered meditation as a freshman at Berkeley during the height of the 1960's – ground-zero for the anti-war movement and the many cultural changes that were sweepi

Jun 11, 2018 • 1:19:53

There’s Always A Way: Alex Banayan on The Third Door

There’s Always A Way: Alex Banayan on The Third Door

The day before his freshman year final exams, 18-year old Alex Banayan hacked The Price Is Right, won a sailboat, sold it, and used the prize money to fund his quest to learn from the worldʼs most successful people.Over the next seven years, he pursued a graduate degree in persistence and perseverance from the University of Life. He snuck into Warren Buffett's shareholders meeting. He chased Larry King through a grocery store. He celebrated with Lady Gaga in the hottest nightclub. Along

Jun 8, 2018 • 2:28:03

How to Be Well: Frank Lipman, MD On The Keys To A Happy & Healthy Life

How to Be Well: Frank Lipman, MD On The Keys To A Happy & Healthy Life

Health isn't the absence of disease. It's a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing.Frank Lipman, MD gets it. And today's conversation reflects this very ethos.A leading trailblazer in Functional and Integrative Medicine, Frank began his training in his native South Africa. Disillusioned with the limitations of conventional medicine, he then spent 18 months working at clinics in the bush. Introduced to local traditional healers (sangomas) kindled an in

Jun 4, 2018 • 2:02:53

Jesse Itzler On Building Your Life Resume & Why Happiness Is An Action

Jesse Itzler On Building Your Life Resume & Why Happiness Is An Action

It's easy to take risks when your back is against the wall.But it's the rare individual that will continue to push the envelope, face fear and embrace the unknown when that person could choose to live without self-imposed obstacles.Jesse Itzler is one such human.After a barnburner appearance on the podcast back in 2015 (check RRP #197 if you missed it), the man who lives so far “out of the box” that there is no box returns for another stellar exchange that does not disappoint.For those

May 28, 2018 • 1:56:43

Guru Singh On Compassion, Discernment & The Primacy of Self-Mastery

Guru Singh On Compassion, Discernment & The Primacy of Self-Mastery

This episode marks the first installment of Guru Corner — a spiritual version of my popular Coach's Corner series featuring my favorite teacher on all things mystic, metaphysical and ethereal, Guru Singh.For those new to the show, imagine a modern-day Gandalf who rocks like Hendrix while dropping pearls of wisdom that beautifully fuse Eastern mysticism with Western pragmatism.A celebrated third-generation Sikh yogi, master spiritual teacher, author, and musician, for the past 40 years G

May 24, 2018 • 1:47:03

Fasting For Longevity With Valter Longo, Ph.D.

Fasting For Longevity With Valter Longo, Ph.D.

When it comes to longevity, the goal isn’t just to live as long as possible.The true objective is to live as vibrantly and energetically as possible for as long as possible.So how exactly do we do this?Valter Longo, Ph.D. has devoted his life to answering this question. Along the way, his groundbreaking discoveries hold the potential to change your life in truly dramatic fashion.One of the world's leading scientific authorities on the subject of longevity, Dr. Longo is an expert in gero

May 21, 2018 • 2:04:25

In Search of Mastery With Dr. Michael Gervais: How To Develop A High Performance Mindset

In Search of Mastery With Dr. Michael Gervais: How To Develop A High Performance Mindset

What are the consistent behavioral themes across the spectrum of high performing athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, and change makers?Is there a common thread connecting those who change how we understand how the world works?Dr. Michael Gervais has devoted his life to answering these questions.A high performance psychologist working in the trenches of high-stakes environments, Michael lives and breathes in that special place where there is no luxury for mistakes, hesitation, or failure t

May 14, 2018 • 1:42:21

Kurt Sutter Is A Fearless Storyteller

Kurt Sutter Is A Fearless Storyteller

Fundamentally, I'm a people pleaser.It took years of sobriety before I realized this is more character defect than positive attribute. I continue to struggle with it often.Kurt Sutter doesn't have this problem.A writer, actor, director, and long-time loyal friend, Kurt is a man utterly unafraid to be exactly who he is — a passionate artist committed to his creative vision for both life and art.Kurt's description of his upbringing is vintage Sutter:Raised in the shadow of Rahway prison,

May 10, 2018 • 2:45:59

Hilaree Nelson On The Virtues Of Living An Adventurous Life

Hilaree Nelson On The Virtues Of Living An Adventurous Life

It’s so easy to get comfortable. To accept life as it is. To kick back — and just settle.Luxury and ease are what we are taught to seek. But it's actually at odds with the vitality and fulfillment most desire. My experience is that life gets interesting when you have the courage, strength and fortitude to step outside your comfort zone, face a little fear and test your limits.Because extending your boundaries strips away the non-essential, and shows you exactly who you really are.Fail o

May 7, 2018 • 1:54:17

Ultimate Weight Loss Secrets With Chef AJ

Ultimate Weight Loss Secrets With Chef AJ

Let's be clear: just because you're vegan doesn't mean you're healthy.To be sure, for so many reasons, eating animal free is awesome. But it's not a wellness panacea. Oreo cookies and Lay's potato chips are vegan. Unless your diet is liberated from the growing abundance of refined and highly processed processed foods, you're prone to confront the same weight management issues and chronic lifestyle illnesses that plague the average consumer subsisting on the standard American diet.Just a

Apr 30, 2018 • 1:58:47

Michael Klim Is An Olympic Swimming Legend

Michael Klim Is An Olympic Swimming Legend

What exactly does it take to become an Olympic legend?Every elite athlete is devoted to mastering their craft. Some even strike gold on the world's largest stage. And every once in a while, we witness standout performances in consecutive Olympiads. But it's the rare specimen that can compete at the very highest level of sport across three Olympic Games to retire a legend.Meet Michael Klim.Awarded the medal of the Order of Australia (sort of like being knighted), Michael is indisputably

Apr 23, 2018 • 1:41:45

AMORE! Rich & Julie On Relationships — Plus Italian Cuisine 2.0

AMORE! Rich & Julie On Relationships — Plus Italian Cuisine 2.0

Do you think a healthy vegan lifestyle means giving up your favorite creamy pastas and cheesy pizzas?Think again.Today I sit down with Julie Piatt – mi amore in life, parenting, and service — for a two-part podcast.First up is everything you need to know about our brand new, super awesome cookbook & lifestyle guide, The Plantpower Way: Italia: Delicious Vegan Recipes from the Italian Countryside* — hitting bookstores everywhere next week.Shifting gears, Julie and I then turn our att

Apr 20, 2018 • 1:27:29

Tom Scott On Curiosity, The Power of Story & The Lost Art of Conversation

Tom Scott On Curiosity, The Power of Story & The Lost Art of Conversation

There is nothing more powerful than a story well told.Built into the very fabric of what makes us human, this ancient art holds the power to transform not just the individual but humanity at large.Nobody understands this better than Tom Scott – a man devoted to the idea that when curiosity, conversation and community converge, the world indeed becomes a better place.A graduate of Brown University with a Masters of Divinity from Yale, Tom is perhaps best known as the co-founder and origi

Apr 16, 2018 • 2:15:37

Alex Hutchinson On Redefining The Limits of Human Performance

Alex Hutchinson On Redefining The Limits of Human Performance

Let’s talk about limits.What is your true ceiling? How do you frame the outer edge of your capabilities?Are these checks and balances truth? or are they just beliefs you accept as fact?How you answer these questions have profound implications not only on your perception of potential, but on virtually every significant decision you make, the challenges you agree to tackle and ultimately how you view yourself and the world you inhabit.Today's conversation asks us to rethink such restricti

Apr 9, 2018 • 2:22:09

Frank Shamrock Uncaged: From Abuse & Incarceration To MMA Legend

Frank Shamrock Uncaged: From Abuse & Incarceration To MMA Legend

He grew up in poverty. His childhood was marred by savage abuse. Violence soon followed. And it wasn't long before the prison doors slammed shut.His future, it seemed, was cemented.But Frank Shamrock didn't just find a way out. He transformed himself wholesale.This is his story.As unimaginable as it is inspiring, it's a tale about the fortitude required to face a set of circumstances so dire, a state of affairs so poisonous, it would have buried the best of us. Instead, Frank prevailed.

Apr 5, 2018 • 1:44:05

Light Watkins On Dispelling Meditation Myths — And Why You Should Adopt A Daily Practice

Light Watkins On Dispelling Meditation Myths — And Why You Should Adopt A Daily Practice

We all want to be happy.So why is it so elusive?The problem isn’t information. We all know our contentedness is linked to eating right, sleeping well and surrounding ourselves with those who elevate. We get the importance of confronting our emotional challenges. We're well aware that life is better when we cultivate gratitude and serve others.And yes, we know we should meditate.The science is clear. The evidence is in. And yet for so many, the gap between information and action is an im

Apr 2, 2018 • 2:02:21

Susan David, Ph.D On The Power of Emotional Agility & Why Discomfort Is The Price Of Admission To A Meaningful Life

Susan David, Ph.D On The Power of Emotional Agility & Why Discomfort Is The Price Of Admission To A Meaningful Life

The way we navigate our inner world – our everyday thoughts, emotions, and self-stories – is the single most important determinant of our life success. It drives our actions, careers, relationships, happiness, health; everything. For example: Do we let our self-doubts, failings, shame, fear, or anger hold us back? Can we be determined, persevering toward key life goals, but just as importantly, have the insight and courage to recognize when these goals are not serving us, and adapt?Acco

Mar 26, 2018 • 1:58:11

From Eating Disorder To Olympic Glory: Dotsie Bausch On Defying Age & Championing Compassion

From Eating Disorder To Olympic Glory: Dotsie Bausch On Defying Age & Championing Compassion

We tend to think Olympic athletes live perfect, charmed lives. Genetically gifted, they inhabit a world beyond mortal challenges — physical specimens oozing talent so rare, it effortlessly skyrockets them onto the global stage.I would stridently challenge such a notion. I don't think that is the experience of any Olympian. And it’s definitely not the experience of this week’s guest – an Olympic silver medalist with an almost unbelievably improbable story. A very human story of struggle

Mar 23, 2018 • 2:31:45

Rob Bell Is ‘The Heretic’ – Filmmaker Andrew Morgan & Christianity’s Most Polarizing Voice

Rob Bell Is ‘The Heretic’ – Filmmaker Andrew Morgan & Christianity’s Most Polarizing Voice

You know that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when two people you love, respect, and admire combine their considerable talents to create a work that exceeds the sum of it's parts?That’s the feeling I have right now.This week I'm proud to share a conversation with two friends, each of whom have graced the show in the past — filmmaker Andrew Morgan and faith provocateur Rob Bell.Several years ago, Andrew approached Rob with an idea to make a film about the former mega-church pastor's life and

Mar 19, 2018 • 2:07:15

Zach Bush, M.D. On GMO’s, Glyphosate & Healing The Gut

Zach Bush, M.D. On GMO’s, Glyphosate & Healing The Gut

What if I told you that a vast number of physical maladies are caused by inflammation, the bodyʼs immune response to a multitude of stressors. The good news? If you lose the stress — hormonal, dietary, environmental, and psychological — you remove the root cause of illness.This is but one of many fascinating ideas proffered by Zach Bush, MD – in my opinion one of the most compelling medical minds currently working to improve our understanding of human health.The founder and current dire

Mar 12, 2018 • 2:01:01

Kathy Freston Is The Queen of Clean Protein

Kathy Freston Is The Queen of Clean Protein

Where do you get your protein?Notwithstanding rising mainstream awareness that a plant-based diet provides more than enough protein for optimal health and athletic performance, every vegan continues to constantly weather this refrain.So let's put the issue to bed, once and for all.To walk us through the myths, truths and half-truths when it comes to this hotly debated macronutrient, I sat down with the doyenne of all things vegan, my friend Kathy Freston.Returning to the show for a seco

Mar 8, 2018 • 1:56:55

Alex Honnold: The Free Soul of Free Solo Climbing On Fear, Risk, Mindset & What It Means To Be Truly Alive

Alex Honnold: The Free Soul of Free Solo Climbing On Fear, Risk, Mindset & What It Means To Be Truly Alive

Last week I asked you to imagine being attacked by a 9-foot bull shark.This week I invite you to envision climbing the storied 3,600-foot sheer vertical rock face known as El Capitan. The trick? You have to do it without any ropes, harnesses or any protective gear whatsoever. An astonishing prospect, even the tiniest mistake or unexpected intervening variable could cost you your life — a life that hinges moment to moment upon punctilious preparation, meticulous focus, and a preternatura

Mar 5, 2018 • 2:02:05

Paul de Gelder On The Shark Attack That Saved His Life

Paul de Gelder On The Shark Attack That Saved His Life

Imagine being attacked by a 9-foot bull shark.One moment you’re swimming peacefully in Sydney Harbor. The next minute you’re being rammed and pulled underwater, your leg and arm hopelessly trapped in the shark’s jaw.The pain is unimaginable.Death is certain.But somehow, against all odds, you wriggle free.Ultimately you lose that arm and that leg. But that shark? It doesn’t claim your life.Instead, it gives you an entirely new one.This is the extraordinary and inspiring ‘never say die' s

Feb 26, 2018 • 2:24:23

Plant-Based vs. Ketosis: Diet Wars With Cardiologist Joel Kahn, MD

Plant-Based vs. Ketosis: Diet Wars With Cardiologist Joel Kahn, MD

Recent years have seen the ascendency of low-carb, high fat diets. Indeed, the ketogenic lifestyle has been heralded as a veritable health panacea.In parallel, we bear witness to mainstream acceptance of the plant-based approach to vitality, lifestyle disease prevention and reversal.The debate pitting these distinct approaches to nutrition is as emotional as it is divisive — an impassioned war for hearts and minds waged across the scientific literature, mainstream publications and the i

Feb 22, 2018 • 2:29:29

Preservation, Purpose & Pursuit of the Pacific Crest Trail with Environmentalist Jared Blumenfeld

Preservation, Purpose & Pursuit of the Pacific Crest Trail with Environmentalist Jared Blumenfeld

The theme of this podcast is conversations that matter with thought leaders making a difference.My conversation with today's guest perfectly embodies the best of this ethos.A man who has spent the last two decades fighting to create tangible benefits for communities and ecosystems alike, Jared Blumenfeld is a former U.C. Berkeley-trained international environmental lawyer with an impressive resume that includes stints at the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) as well as the Interna

Feb 19, 2018 • 2:17:45

James Altucher On The Art of Thinking Differently — Adventures In Minimalism, Stand Up Comedy & Crypto-Currency

James Altucher On The Art of Thinking Differently — Adventures In Minimalism, Stand Up Comedy & Crypto-Currency

When someone fires off a long list of occupations in conversation, my instinct tells me that person probably isn’t great at any of them. James Altucher is not that guy. A hugely successful blogger, podcaster, public speaker, stand up comic, investor, entrepreneur and former VC & hedge fund manager with eighteen books to his name — including the Wall Street Journal bestseller Choose Yourself* (my personal favorite) — James is an abundantly talented polymath impacting millions of people across the

Feb 12, 2018 • 1:53:29

Dan Harris On The Power Of Meditation For The Fidgety Skeptic

Dan Harris On The Power Of Meditation For The Fidgety Skeptic

Joining the podcast for a second time is my friend Dan Harris, an ABC News correspondent who serves up co-anchor duties on both Nightline and the weekend edition of Good Morning America. In one of the greatest side hustles of all time, Dan has distinguished himself in recent years as a leading voice in the advocacy of meditation as a means to live both happier and more fulfilled. For those unfamiliar, Dan’s journey is compelling. An embedded war correspondent covering everything from mass shooti

Feb 9, 2018 • 2:03:07

Ray Cronise & Julieanna Hever On Everything Plant-Based Nutrition

Ray Cronise & Julieanna Hever On Everything Plant-Based Nutrition

What happens when a NASA scientist teams up with a plant-based dietitian? Today we find out, with the return of my friends Julieanna Hever (RRP #13) and Ray Cronise (RRP #212).Specializing in weight management, disease prevention & sports nutrition, Julieanna is one of the world's most respected plant-based registered dietitians. She is a sought-after lecturer, talk show host, TEDx speaker, VegNews Magazine nutrition columnist, and the author of numerous journal articles and books t

Feb 5, 2018 • 2:45:23

Danica Patrick is Pretty Intense — Life Lessons From The World’s Greatest Female Race Car Driver

Danica Patrick is Pretty Intense — Life Lessons From The World’s Greatest Female Race Car Driver

Imagine yourself the only female athlete in a very dangerous sport completely dominated by men.You don’t just hold your own. And you don't just break the glass ceiling. Instead, you obliterate it. Kicking serious ass, you make an indelible mark on the sport you love. Along the way, you inspire millions of women and young girls to rethink the limits of their personal potential.This is the extraordinary story of race car driver Danica Patrick (@danicapatrick) — an athlete whose life-long

Jan 29, 2018 • 1:33:35

LIVE from NeueHouse: Rich & Julie On Creative Partnerships, Enhancing Productivity & Why It’s All About Consciousness

LIVE from NeueHouse: Rich & Julie On Creative Partnerships, Enhancing Productivity & Why It’s All About Consciousness

Today’s podcast features Julie and I speaking at NeueHouse Los Angeles as part of their new series entitled Creative Couples, which examines powerful collaborative partnerships and what make them tick.A primer on how to communicate effectively, collaborate successfully, and ultimately elevate your creative output, this episode — which also features audience Q&A and a special cameo appearance by podcast favorite Guru Singh and his amazing wife Guruperkarma Kaur — is appointment liste

Jan 26, 2018 • 1:24:09

What Is “Clean Meat”? Paul Shapiro On The Future of Food

What Is “Clean Meat”? Paul Shapiro On The Future of Food

Unbeknownst to most, animal agriculture is the number one culprit when it comes to almost every single man-made environmental ill on the planet. Untenable amounts of land, water and feed are required to raise the number of animals necessary to meet demand. Creating more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector combined, our voracious appetite for meat and dairy products has produced the largest mass species extinction since the disappearance of the dinosaurs. Meanwhile, the

Jan 22, 2018 • 2:11:55

Amy Dresner: Getting Dirty, Staying Clean & The Power Of Owning Your Truth

Amy Dresner: Getting Dirty, Staying Clean & The Power Of Owning Your Truth

Shame can’t survive the light. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. If you’ve been on this podcast adventure with me for a while, then you know well that addiction, alcoholism and recovery are recurring themes of the show — subjects very close to my heart as someone whose life has been spared by sobriety. These themes recur because millions of people from every cross section of life suffer in silence. Deeply ashamed and terrified to confront their truth, these lost souls dwell in the sha

Jan 15, 2018 • 2:18:03

Mirna Valerio Is A Beautiful Work in Progress: Thoughts On Body Positivity, Self-Empowerment & Owning Your Truth

Mirna Valerio Is A Beautiful Work in Progress: Thoughts On Body Positivity, Self-Empowerment & Owning Your Truth

What is a runner? How do we define an athlete? What does it truly mean to be fit and healthy?Challenging stereotypes, today's guest demands that we broaden our limited definition of these terms.She may not be fast, but she runs. In fact she runs a lot, an impressive slew of ultramarathons to her name.She's also not skinny. In fact, she's big.250 pounds big.But Mirna Valerio is without a doubt a runner.In fact, the force of nature affectionately known as The Mirnavator is one of the most

Jan 11, 2018 • 2:49:39

How Charlie Jabaley Lost 120lbs & Overcame a Brain Tumor To Become An Athlete

How Charlie Jabaley Lost 120lbs & Overcame a Brain Tumor To Become An Athlete

He dreamed of being a professional athlete.But Charlie Jabaley was always the fat kid, picked last for kickball.No matter what, he just couldn't stop gaining weight. Resigned to this fate, he abandoned his athletic dream early.Throwing himself into business instead, it wasn't long before CEO Charlie was born — an alter ego he created at age 13 that would soon become a self-fulfilling prophecy.By his mid-twenties, Charlie had overcome tremendous odds to achieve extraordinary success in t

Jan 8, 2018 • 2:06:41

The Best of 2017- Part II

The Best of 2017- Part II

Welcome to the 5th annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the year, express gratitude and give thanks for taking this journey with us.It's been an honor to share my conversations with so many extraordinary people over the course of 2017. Second listens brought new insights — and more reminders that that these evergreen exchanges continue to inspire and inform.For long-time listeners, this two-part episode is intended to launch you into 2018 with rene

Jan 1, 2018 • 2:28:49

The Best of 2017- Part I

The Best of 2017- Part I

This is the time of year to pause. It's the time of year for reflection. For gratitude. And for giving back.So let's do all those things. Welcome to the fifth annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the year, express gratitude and give thanks for taking this journey with us.I pride myself on bringing a wide variety of personalities, opinions and attitudes to the show. When I look back over 2017, it's amazing how many incredibly dynamic conversations a

Dec 25, 2017 • 2:07:31

Rip Esselstyn Is PLANTSTRONG! (And Why You Should Be Too)

Rip Esselstyn Is PLANTSTRONG! (And Why You Should Be Too)

Friend, mentor and original Plantstrong pioneer Rip Esselstyn and I go way back. Both swimmers, we crossed paths at many a meet — as young teens and later as collegiate rivals (Rip was always far more accomplished than I). During the early stages of my transition to a plant-based diet, I vividly recall perusing Facebook when I stumbled upon Rip, who just happened to be on the precipice of publishing his first book on the very subject I was attempting to master. From that moment forward, Rip beca

Dec 22, 2017 • 1:43:03

Nathan Runkle Has Mercy for Animals — The Power of Compassion To Make A Difference

Nathan Runkle Has Mercy for Animals — The Power of Compassion To Make A Difference

Reared on a farm in rural Ohio, Nathan Runkle's connection with farm animals runs deep. So deep, he always knew his life would center around the protection and care of these sentient beings.After a local farmed animal abuse case involving a piglet slammed headfirst into a concrete floor during an agriculture project at a nearby high school, Nathan founded Mercy For Animals to give “food” animals a much-needed advocate in his local community.He was just 15 years old.Today, Nathan is the

Dec 18, 2017 • 1:48:09

Tim Ferriss Is Evolving: Looking Within, Learning Self-Love & Pondering What Matters Most

Tim Ferriss Is Evolving: Looking Within, Learning Self-Love & Pondering What Matters Most

If you think you know Tim Ferriss, think again – this is Tim like you’ve never seen or heard him before.A relentless experimenter and virtuoso of deconstruction, Tim has spent the better part of his adult life studying mastery and sharing what he has learned on his wildly popular blog and string of four consecutive #1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling books, which include The 4-Hour Workweek*,The 4-Hour Body*,The 4-Hour Chef*,Tools of Titans*, and his brand new offer

Dec 11, 2017 • 2:59:17

How To Build A Conscious Relationship

How To Build A Conscious Relationship

Today’s podcast is the last in my series of open panel discussions lifted from our Plantpower Ireland retreat this past July. It's a powerful participatory discourse and Q&A hosted by myself, Julie and Colin Hudon, a physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine and founder of Living Tea which imports the finest living teas sourced from ancient tea trees across both China and Taiwan.Today we focus on relationships. Specifically, we explore:* how to see the divine in your partner* how to

Dec 8, 2017 • 1:17:55

Guru Singh On Building Emotional Infrastructure, New Educational Modalities & The Impact of Diet Beyond The Physical

Guru Singh On Building Emotional Infrastructure, New Educational Modalities & The Impact of Diet Beyond The Physical

As we approach the year's end, I thought it appropriate to reconvene with the great and vast consciousness that helped us usher in 2017 – kundalini yoga & meditation master Guru Singh (@gurusinghyogi).Long-time listeners will well recall our initial conversation from January (RRP #267), one of my most popular and impactful episodes in the history of this podcast.For those new to the show, imagine a modern-day rock star Gandalf dropping mad guitar licks between pearls of timeless wis

Dec 4, 2017 • 2:09:51

Live In Dublin With The Happy Pear

Live In Dublin With The Happy Pear

This special mid-week edition of the podcast features a Q&A event that Julie and I hosted along with our friends Stephen & David Flynn of The Happy Pear that took place before a live audience at the gorgeous Smock Alley Theatre this past summer in Dublin, Ireland. Long-time listeners will well remember David and Stephen from #RRP 233, one of my most popular episodes of 2016. For those newer to the show, David & Stephen Flynn are the joined-at-the-hip identical twin brothers behind The Happy Pear

Nov 30, 2017 • 1:32:29

Alzheimer’s Can Be Prevented & Reversed: Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai On Optimizing Brain Health

Alzheimer’s Can Be Prevented & Reversed: Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai On Optimizing Brain Health

While other major diseases are in decline, deaths from Alzheimer's have increased dramatically in recent decades.In fact, Alzheimer's is currently the 6th (and due to massive under-reporting may be as high as the 3rd ) leading cause of death in the United States.Right now, over 47 million people worldwide currently live with Alzheimer's. By 2050, it's predicted this form of dementia will plague 135.5 million people across the globe.This disease has become so pervasive, chances are you h

Nov 27, 2017 • 2:26:13

Off-Season Fitness: Chris Hauth on Staying Engaged Through The Winter Months

Off-Season Fitness: Chris Hauth on Staying Engaged Through The Winter Months

Today, I am once again joined by Chris Hauth (@AIMPCoach) for another edition of Coach’s Corner focused on maintaining fitness with engaged enthusiasm as we navigate the winter months.For those new to the show, Chris is a sub-9 hour Ironman, former professional triathlete, two-time Olympian and one of the world’s most respected endurance coaches. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first American amateur & 4th overall American at the Ironman World Cham

Nov 24, 2017 • 53:35

ICARUS: How Bryan Fogel Exposed The Biggest Doping Scandal In Olympic History

ICARUS: How Bryan Fogel Exposed The Biggest Doping Scandal In Olympic History

Last week I sat down with Lance Armstrong to explore his competitive drive for greatness, precipitous fall from grace, and path forward. Irrespective of your opinion on Lance or that conversation, his story leaves us all with an indelible question: Just how far will we go to be considered the best? Obsessed with this inquiry, Bryan Fogel decided to answer it for himself. Struck by the fact that Lance never once failed a single drug test, the avid cyclist, playwright, and filmmaker decided to mak

Nov 20, 2017 • 2:26:09

Lance Armstrong Is Moving Forward

Lance Armstrong Is Moving Forward

Everyone has highs. Everyone has lows.But few people on Earth have experienced the unimaginable level of success enjoyed by this week’s guest.Fewer still have undergone a more precipitous fall from grace.What exactly is it like to go from global hero to pariah overnight?This is the story of Lance Armstrong.One of the most decorated, fiercely competitive and controversial figures of our age, today Lance joins the podcast to mine the depths of his infamous dismantling. We explore the dema

Nov 13, 2017 • 1:29:39

The Misadventures Of A Professional Struggler — Mishka Shubaly Just Wants To Be Better

The Misadventures Of A Professional Struggler — Mishka Shubaly Just Wants To Be Better

Devoted listeners are well-acquainted with my gravelly voiced, chronically self-deprecating, often tortured, but always charming brother-from-another-mother Mishka Shubaly – back on the podcast for a record-breaking 8th appearance.A writer oozing talent from his overactive sebaceous glands, Mishka pens true stories about drink, drugs, disasters, desire, deception, and their aftermath.He began drinking at 13 and college at 15. At 22, he received the Dean's Fellowship from the Master's Wr

Nov 9, 2017 • 2:04:01

Cardiologist Kim Williams, M.D. Wants To Eradicate Heart Disease

Cardiologist Kim Williams, M.D. Wants To Eradicate Heart Disease

Heart health is serious business.Serious as a heart attack, as the saying goes, given that currently 1 out of every 3 people in America die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) – our #1 killer.According to the American College of Cardiology, CVD currently accounts for approximately 800,000 deaths in US. Among Americans, an average of one person dies from CVD every 40 seconds. Right now more than 90 million Americans carry a diagnosis of CVD. And over 45% of non-Hispanic blacks in the Unite

Nov 6, 2017 • 1:34:39

Unmasking Masculinity With Lewis Howes

Unmasking Masculinity With Lewis Howes

The word authenticity has been so co-opted and commodified, it's now almost impossible to use it without sounding hacky.But the sentiment behind the word remains beautiful. To me it means living honestly and with integrity. It means the courage and self-confidence to be open and vulnerable. It's what it means to live, breathe and move in alignment with your truest, highest self.I do my best to live authentically. I strive to inject this sensibility into the content I create. And it’s a

Oct 30, 2017 • 1:53:39

Dan Buettner: Lessons From the World’s Happiest People

Dan Buettner: Lessons From the World’s Happiest People

We all want to be happy. But what exactly is happiness? Can it be cultivated? And if so, how? Somewhere along the way, you've likely heard of something called the Blue Zones — a term coined by this week's guest in reference to five hidden slivers of the world that boast the highest per capita populations of centenarians – people who thrive to 100 and beyond. Unlikely locales where people not live inordinately long, Places where people forgot to die. Interestingly, in addition to outliving their

Oct 23, 2017 • 1:49:23

Ask Me Anything: Rich Roll On Training, Racing & Service

Ask Me Anything: Rich Roll On Training, Racing & Service

Welcome to another Ask Me Anything in-between-isode edition of the podcast with yours truly. Recorded live during our Plantpower Ireland retreat this past July, this is a dynamic discussion that covers a wide-range of topics. Subjects covered include: * how my approach to training, racing and nutrition has evolved over the years; * my approach to racing Ötillö (this was recorded prior to that event); * good pain v. bad pain – i.e., distinguishing laziness from the need to rest; * my role models

Oct 20, 2017 • 2:18:57

Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s Plant-Based Embrace

Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito’s Plant-Based Embrace

When it comes to food, we've been led to believe that healthy and delicious are mutually exclusive. When it comes to eating plant-based, forget about it. Most people can't imagine their palate can possibly be sated without animal products. I've worked hard to bust this myth. But I'm no chef. Good thing today's guest is. But Rocco DiSpirito is no ordinary chef. A James Beard award-winning culinary wizard, this guy is a straight up food genius. Named Food & Wine magazineʼs Best New Chef, People ma

Oct 16, 2017 • 1:45:55

Healing Mushrooms: Tero Isokauppila On The Magical, Mysterious, Health Promoting Properties Of Fungi

Healing Mushrooms: Tero Isokauppila On The Magical, Mysterious, Health Promoting Properties Of Fungi

We tend to think of mushrooms as a pizza topping. Something we toss in a salad. Or a psychedelic to alter consciousness. But that's pretty much where the inquiry ends. However, mushrooms are so much more. In fact, they comprise an entire kingdom. Invisibly surrounding us, they underpin the very foundation of our ecology, impacting us in ways far beyond our appreciation. It may surprise you to learn that mushrooms account for an astonishing 25% of the Earth's total biomass. 92% of all plants are

Oct 9, 2017 • 1:50:59

Living In Alignment With Nature — Colin Hudon on Holistic Health, Seasonal Rhythms & The Interconnectedness of All

Living In Alignment With Nature — Colin Hudon on Holistic Health, Seasonal Rhythms & The Interconnectedness of All

Man is a microcosm of the macrocosm. The nature that exists outside of us also lives within us. Separation is an illusion. Indeed, we are all intrinsically connected — to each other and the world that surrounds us. Embracing this fundamental truth lies at the core of ultimate well-being. Because true health doesn't stop at the kale salad — it requires fidelity to our natural rhythms and a comprehensive, holistic devotion to bettering and balancing not just our physical bodies, but our mental, em

Oct 5, 2017 • 2:05:19

Chris Guillebeau On Why You Need A Side Hustle (Even If You Love Your Job)

Chris Guillebeau On Why You Need A Side Hustle (Even If You Love Your Job)

Maybe you love your job. Perhaps you don't. Either way, there's wisdom in cultivating a side hustle — not a second job, but a self-styled income-generating project you cultivate in your free time. Why do I need this? Ask Choose Yourself! author (and podcast guest) James Altucher and he'll wax rhapsodic about the precarious nature of conventional career paths and the misplaced trust we invest in their long-term security. Invest in ownership. For some, the thought of quitting their day job to purs

Oct 2, 2017 • 1:17:31

Where Do You Thrive? Gretchen Rubin On Playing To Your Strengths & Building Better Habits

Where Do You Thrive? Gretchen Rubin On Playing To Your Strengths & Building Better Habits

Today I sit down with New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to find out what happened when she asked a large number of people one singular question: how do you respond to expectations? The answers led Gretchen to an epiphany — that four distinct human tendencies intrinsically underlie how each and every one of us approach our interior and exterior lives. Understanding your tendency changes how you perceive yourself and others. It informs better communication. It provides the structure

Sep 25, 2017 • 1:44:29

Let’s Talk About Balance

Let’s Talk About Balance

An open panel discussion on non-traditional healing modalities and how we conceptualize balance in the construct of our lives, this episode is lifted from a session that Julie Piatt and I conducted during our Plantpower Ireland retreat this past July. It features our long-time friend Colin Hudon, a physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine who is also the founder of Living Tea, which imports the finest living teas sourced from ancient tea trees across both China and Taiwan. Topics discussed inc

Sep 22, 2017 • 1:17:01

From Fat Kid To Pro Cyclist: Phil Gaimon On Clean Sport, Racing On $10 A Day & The Worst Retirement Ever

From Fat Kid To Pro Cyclist: Phil Gaimon On Clean Sport, Racing On $10 A Day & The Worst Retirement Ever

Let's talk about doping. Throw cycling into the conversation and emotions are sure to run hot. It's an emotional subject for reasons both obvious and obscure. A flashpoint that divides loyalties, pitting our innate sense of fairness against our natural impulse to forgive. I have opinions on the matter. But my perspective is far from set in cement. Because I am aware that it's formed from the sidelines, as an observer of a very insular subculture beyond my direct experience, and to which I am not

Sep 18, 2017 • 1:50:41

Amanda Chantal Bacon On Self-Care, Building A Wellness Empire & Surviving Controversy

Amanda Chantal Bacon On Self-Care, Building A Wellness Empire & Surviving Controversy

What do you become when your mom is the CEO of a prestigious fashion empire and your dad is a musician accompanying notorious acts like Billy Idol and the art punk group Suicide?You alchemize that business savvy with artistry. And pivot.Such is the tale of plant alchemist and holistic heroine Amanda Chantal Bacon – a wellness entrepreneur committed to the idea that food is equal parts art and medicine; as much about pleasure as healing; and that creativity and sustenance can be one and

Sep 11, 2017 • 2:11:43

ÖTILLÖ! Meeting Nature Writ Large

ÖTILLÖ! Meeting Nature Writ Large

Today I am joined by my friend, coach and teammate Chris Hauth for a special edition of Coach’s Corner – a spin on my typical podcast format — to recap our breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime adventure competing in the Ötillö Swimrun World Championships in Sweden.A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is a former professional triathlete, two-time Olympic Swimmer and one of the world’s most respected endurance coaches. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first Americ

Sep 6, 2017 • 1:14:29

Drew Sams On Living A Curious Life of Wonder

Drew Sams On Living A Curious Life of Wonder

I don't consider myself religious. But I am spiritually curious; deeply interested in faith. From Sikh kundalini master Guru Singh and Buddhist monk / tea master WuDe to iconoclast Christian pastor Rob Bell, the exploration of faith in its varying incarnations has been a fascinating, recurring theme of this show. Today, I continue the tradition with Dr. Drew Sams, senior pastor and head of staff at Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Hardly conventional, Drew is many things. Life-long su

Sep 4, 2017 • 2:10:31

Ultra-Athlete Samantha Gash On Suffering For Your Passion, Running Across India & Why Service Is Paramount

Ultra-Athlete Samantha Gash On Suffering For Your Passion, Running Across India & Why Service Is Paramount

Imagine running a 250 kilometer ultramarathon across the Atacama desert — one of the driest places on Earth — when your only legit running experience is a single ill-fated marathon attempt that left you humbly walking the last eight miles. That same calendar year, you race three more 250km ultramarathons to become the first female and youngest person to ever run and complete the 4 Desert Race Series Grand Slam, one of the world’s toughest and most prestigious endurance achievements imaginable. T

Aug 28, 2017 • 2:19:19

What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Positivity Is Paramount

What’s Your North Star? Jon Gordon On The Primacy of Vision & Why Positivity Is Paramount

It's never too late to transform your life. I didn't find my place in the world until my mid-40's. Similarly, this week's guest risked his successful but deeply unfulfilling business to pursue his truth as a speaker and author. I'm glad I took that leap of faith. In truth, I can't imagine my life otherwise. Jon Gordon not only feels the same, he believes everyone holds the power to transcend their circumstances and blaze a purposeful life of meaning. This week I sit down the celebrated bestselli

Aug 21, 2017 • 2:20:01

Patience Is Everything: Coach’s Corner with Chris Hauth & Caroline Burckle

Patience Is Everything: Coach’s Corner with Chris Hauth & Caroline Burckle

Today I am joined by Olympians Chris Hauth and Caroline Burckle for another edition of Coach's Corner – a spin on my typical podcast format where I go deep and get granular on the physical, mental and emotional aspects of sport, fitness, training and lifestyle.A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is the current Age Group Ironman World Champion, a former Olympic Swimmer and one of the world's most respected endurance coaches. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on t

Aug 18, 2017 • 1:04:19

Aubrey Marcus: A Warrior Poet On Embracing Resistance, Self-Love & Why Outward Success Is An Inside Job

Aubrey Marcus: A Warrior Poet On Embracing Resistance, Self-Love & Why Outward Success Is An Inside Job

Experimentalist. Unconventional fitness junkie. Entrepreneur. Human optimizer. Psychonaut. This week's guest defies any singular title. But the underlying ethos that defines Aubrey Marcus is best captured in one brief phrase: Warrior Poet. On the business front, Aubrey is the CEO of Onnit -- an optimal human performance company he founded just six years ago that has grown to one of the INC 500 top 500 fastest growing companies in America. Offering a wide array of products, Onnit produces supplem

Aug 14, 2017 • 1:53:57

Big Mountain Skier Lynsey Dyer On Sport As Art

Big Mountain Skier Lynsey Dyer On Sport As Art

Imagine being the very best in your sport. Undefeated, the future is bright indeed. But deep down the zero sum game of competition just doesn't sit right. Because for you, sport isn't about winners and losers. It's about play. It's about freedom. It's about love.But mostly it's about artistic self-expression.This is the story of Lynsey Dyer.One of the best big mountain skiers on the planet, Lynsey is an extraordinary and most unexpected athletic talent who walked away from competition a

Aug 7, 2017 • 1:59:51

3 Questions

3 Questions

Excerpted from the first day of our recent Plantpower Ireland retreat, this special mid-week episode of the podcast is a dynamic Q&A session focused on the process of self-inquiry necessary to objectively asses your life — a condition precedent to birthing expression to an authentic, purpose-fueled path premised on the values you hold most dear. To place this conversation in proper context, the Q&A was preceded by a lengthy discussion (which I decided to not include so as not to overwhelm) on t

Aug 4, 2017 • 1:23:55

Scott Harrison On Why Clean Water Changes Everything

Scott Harrison On Why Clean Water Changes Everything

From the outside looking in, he was living the dream. Killer SoHo loft. Private jets to exotic locales. Rolex, cover model girlfriend and cash. Plenty of cash. But ten years living decadently and extravagantly as a nightclub promoter in New York City took it's toll. By 28, Scott Harrison had become the worst person he knew. Utterly lost, mired in a crisis of conscience and desperate to rediscover his sense of purpose, Scott decided it was time for a drastic change. So he left NYC to spend a year

Jul 31, 2017 • 1:57:43

Dominick Thompson On The Masculinity Of Compassion

Dominick Thompson On The Masculinity Of Compassion

When did we decide it's “manly” to repress our emotions, oppress the weak and deny our shared humanity? Somewhere along the way the aspirational qualities of masculinity have been denuded by a cultural perversion of the gender norm. Because caring and compassion should not be gender specific. This week on the podcast I sit down with my friend Dominick Thompson to reclaim the best of what it means to be truly masculine. Because there is nothing more manly than demonstrating compassion over domina

Jul 23, 2017 • 2:34:41

It’s An Inside Job — Melbourne Q & A

It’s An Inside Job — Melbourne Q & A

This mid-week episode of the podcast is a fun, dynamic Q&A session from our Plantpower Australia event in Melbourne, Australia, recorded March 2017. Big gratitude to everyone who helped produce and support our Australia events, including Mel Nahas, Andrew & Claire Davies of New Normal Project, Claire Jennifer and Gary Gorrow of Conscious Club, Mark Maloney and Luke Baylis of Sumo Salad, Lucy Stegley of Raw Events Australia, Andrew “SpudFit” Taylor, photographer / musician Maclay Heriot, Remedy K

Jul 20, 2017 • 50:29

Tommy Rosen On Life Beyond Addiction

Tommy Rosen On Life Beyond Addiction

Addiction doesn't discriminate. It doesn't care how smart you are or how much money you have. Left unchecked, it will destroy your career, decimate your relationships, asphyxiate your aspirations and ultimately bankrupt your soul until you are but a shell of a human being — totally lost, devoid of hope and utterly alone. I've been there. Tommy Rosen has been there too. By the grace of a power greater than ourselves, both Tommy and I found a way out. A solution for sobriety that slowly pieced us

Jul 17, 2017 • 2:34:59

NASCAR Driver Leilani Münter Is Racing For The Planet

NASCAR Driver Leilani Münter Is Racing For The Planet

If you want provoke change — real change – it's imperative to take a stand outside the echo chamber of the converted.That's the ethos of professional race car driver and environmental activist Leilani Münter.Named one of the top ten female race car drivers in the world by Sports Illustrated, Leilani races in NASCAR's ARCA Series and is the fourth woman in history to race in the Indy Pro Series (the development league of IndyCar). She has logged impressive performances at both Daytona and Tallade

Jul 10, 2017 • 2:23:19

Why Food Is The First Portal To Self-Actualization — Miami Live Q & A

Why Food Is The First Portal To Self-Actualization — Miami Live Q & A

Four and a half years ago, I hit record and spoke my first words on this podcast from a cavernous warehouse on Kauai's North Shore. An experiment without much forethought, it was at best a simple creative outlet. Without attachment or any expectations whatsoever, I wasn't sure there would even be an episode 2. Today I celebrate 300 episodes. About 500 hours spent going deep with the most compelling minds I could find. It's a catalog I am extremely proud of. A catalog I wish I had access to guide

Jul 7, 2017 • 1:14:39

Shaka Senghor On Righting Wrongs & Why Your Worst Deeds Don’t Define You

Shaka Senghor On Righting Wrongs & Why Your Worst Deeds Don’t Define You

Imagine yourself growing up around the wrong people. Because it's easy, you fall into the wrong crowd. Blink, and you’re in. Deep. A victim of impossible circumstances, it’s not long before you're in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the reflexive moment — impulsively and without thought – you do the wrong thing. A thing so terrible, it forever alters the trajectory of your life. A thing so unimaginably horrible, you dedicate the rest of your life in service to atonement. This is the story o

Jul 3, 2017 • 1:44:57

Meditation Master Sharon Salzberg On Real Love & The Art of Mindful Connection

Meditation Master Sharon Salzberg On Real Love & The Art of Mindful Connection

We all yearn for connection, yet often feel trapped by our sense of isolation, anger, or envy. But there is a key that can free us from this prison of despair. Love. The problem? Love is just hard to talk about. Harder to understand. And perhaps even harder to practice. How we get it? How we give it? How do we attract it? How do we cultivate it? To answer these questions, first we have to define it. What is love, exactly?  Ask Sharon Salzberg and she'll tell you that it's not an emotion we shoul

Jun 26, 2017 • 1:53:39

How To Train Smart: Coach’s Corner With Chris Hauth

How To Train Smart: Coach’s Corner With Chris Hauth

Today I am joined by Chris Hauth for round two of my new and novel Coach's Corner edition of the podcast. A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is the current Age Group Ironman World Champion, a former Olympic Swimmer and one of the world's most respected endurance coaches. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first American amateur & 4th overall American at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. When he's not training and racing, Chris coaches a wide s

Jun 22, 2017 • 1:01:47

Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D. On Breaking The Dairy Addiction

Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D. On Breaking The Dairy Addiction

Last week we discussed the how behind ditching dairy. This week we discuss the why. Right now the average American eats more than 33 pounds of cheese a year. Packed with calories, loaded with saturated fat and teeming in highly addictive casomorphins, it's a habit that's intimately linked to obesity and a litany of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and type-2 diabetes. It's a habit that wrecks significant havoc on the environment, polluting our skies and poisoning our water table. And i

Jun 19, 2017 • 1:18:49

Ditching Dairy: The Doyenne of Vegan Cuisine on Food as a Portal for Transformation

Ditching Dairy: The Doyenne of Vegan Cuisine on Food as a Portal for Transformation

“I would totally go vegan but there’s no way I can give up cheese.” If this is you, then today's episode is required listening. This week my wife and creative partner Julie Piatt returns to the podcast to discuss the hows and whys of ditching dairy in celebration of her brand new book, This Cheese Is Nuts! Delicious Vegan Cheese At Home, hitting bookstores everywhere Tuesday, June 13. Equal parts mother, author, yogi, musician, and doyenne of vegan cuisine, Julie spent the last two years ensconc

Jun 12, 2017 • 1:25:07

John Joseph Returns: The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon, Overcoming Insurmountable Obstacles & The Transformative Power of PMA

John Joseph Returns: The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon, Overcoming Insurmountable Obstacles & The Transformative Power of PMA

Back by popular demand, my good friend, podcast favorite and provacateur-at-large John Joseph returns for an unprecedented 5th appearance on the show to share more of his extraordinary story. A story that lays bare the indelible power of the human spirit to face and transcend unimaginable, seemingly insurmountable obstacles and ultimately transform one's life wholesale. If you're a longtime listener, Johnny Bloodclot needs no introduction. For the uninitiated, John is a sui generis American orig

Jun 8, 2017 • 1:46:25

How To Achieve Peak Performance — And Sustain It — With Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

How To Achieve Peak Performance — And Sustain It — With Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

Plenty has been written about achieving peak performance in sport, career and life. But there is a black hole in the literature when it comes to the tools and practices required to consistently perform at your absolute best over the course of an athletic season, a long professional career and ultimately an entire lifetime. Until now. This week I convene with Brad Stulberg (@BStulberg) and Steve Magness (@stevemagness), two high performers who both quested for greatness but fell short, succumbing

Jun 5, 2017 • 2:07:33

John Mackey On Conscious Capitalism, Building An Empire & The Power of Plants To Heal and Thrive

John Mackey On Conscious Capitalism, Building An Empire & The Power of Plants To Heal and Thrive

Creating a huge business is one thing. Building it on principles of conscious awareness? Another thing altogether.This week I sit down with John Mackey, the father of conscious capitalism and the unlikely entrepreneur behind a $16 billion grocery behemoth that ushered in a global organic food movement and permanently changed the way we eat, live and think about business.The Bill Gates of organic food, John is the original, current and sole CEO of Whole Foods Markets, which he founded in

May 29, 2017 • 1:25:25

Jordan Harbinger On The Art of Communication

Jordan Harbinger On The Art of Communication

In all honesty, I don't put that much thought into how I communicate. Jordan Harbinger thinks that's a mistake. Because the signals all of us routinely emit — verbally, physically and often quite subtly — have a profound impact on how we feel about ourselves, how we are perceived by others, and how we navigate the world. Indeed, the social cues most employ by habit, and without conscious awareness, fundamentally forge our entire human experience, more often than not leading us astray from the re

May 26, 2017 • 1:47:43

David Clark: When An Audacious Goal Becomes An Obsessive Addiction

David Clark: When An Audacious Goal Becomes An Obsessive Addiction

Goals are great. Audacious goals? Even better. But what happens when that quest to touch the outermost edge of your capabilities tips into maddening obsession? David Clark has been there. And this week he returns to the podcast to tell us all about it. Longtime listeners will remember well our first conversation — one of my most popular episodes to date — in which David vividly recalled his extraordinary journey from morbidly obese, full-blown alcoholic into sober, vegan, ultra-running warrior.

May 22, 2017 • 1:50:31

Growth Is Our Mandate

Growth Is Our Mandate

Twenty years ago I was a hope to die alcoholic — lost and alone. Despite achieving sobriety, ten years ago I remained lost — overweight, depressed and utterly rudderless. Five years ago this week, I published a book about how I found my way out. A spiritual journey that entailed extreme faith and relentless persistence called Finding Ultra.  Today I celebrate the journey of my rebirth — and pause to honor this five year landmark — by taking a look back. Because the growth I have been blessed to

May 18, 2017 • 1:56:25

JD Roth: The Big Fat Truth Behind The Controversial King of Weight Loss TV

JD Roth: The Big Fat Truth Behind The Controversial King of Weight Loss TV

Despite our cultural obsession with weight loss, we've never been fatter. Right now, one out of every three U.S. adults are obese. Another third are overweight. Even worse? 18% of our children are morbidly obese with rates continuing to soar. In lockstep with our obesity epidemic is a shocking escalation of chronic lifestyle illness, including high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, liver disease, and stroke. One out of every three Americans will die of heart disease. Close to 30% o

May 15, 2017 • 1:50:59

Turia Pitt Unmasked – How Choosing Gratitude Turned This Burn Victim Into A Global Inspiration

Turia Pitt Unmasked – How Choosing Gratitude Turned This Burn Victim Into A Global Inspiration

Close your eyes and imagine yourself running a trail ultramarathon in the beautiful Australian outback. You're enjoying the experience when suddenly you find yourself trapped in a gorge, surrounded by a raging brushfire. The flames quickly close in until you're surrounded on all sides. No escape. This is how it ends, you think. Then darkness. Against all odds, death is averted. Instead, you lie comatose. Months pass in dormancy. Finally your eyes open, awakening to discover you're miraculously a

May 8, 2017 • 1:45:59

Bruce Friedrich Is Innovating The Future of Food

Bruce Friedrich Is Innovating The Future of Food

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. How can we possibly feed 11 billion people sustainably? To answer that question we must turn our gaze to the industrialization of animal agriculture. On the surface, what we commonly call factory farming appears incredibly efficient, creating massive economies of scale. But peer just below the surface and you'll discover a vast operation of mass suff

May 1, 2017 • 1:26:53

Louis Cole Is Living The Life of Adventure

Louis Cole Is Living The Life of Adventure

Ever wonder what it would be like to get paid to travel the world, jetting from one exotic port of call to the next in search of adventure? Now imagine sharing these experiences with millions of people all over the world on the daily. Few could pull this off. But if you feel the allure, then you're in for a treat with this week's guest — because Louis Cole is the master. With almost 2 million subscribers on his Fun For Louis YouTube channel (plus 1.5 million on Instagram), this British-born drea

Apr 24, 2017 • 2:24:41

Leo Babauta’s Mission To End Human Struggle — Ruminations on Suffering, Simplicity & The Power of Mindfulness

Leo Babauta’s Mission To End Human Struggle — Ruminations on Suffering, Simplicity & The Power of Mindfulness

As longtime listeners know well, minimalism, mindfulness & sustainable living are favorite recurring themes of this show. Guests like Andrew Morgan and Joshua Katcher have elucidated our our cultural addiction to fast fashion. Andy Puddicombe,Jason Garner,Light Watkins,Dan Harris,Charlie Knoles,Guru Singh,WuDe and others have espoused the benefits of meditation. And people like Joshua Fields Milburn have shared the strategies and value of learning to live better with less.Perhaps you even watche

Apr 17, 2017 • 2:02:50

Danielle LaPorte On Becoming Your Own Guru

Danielle LaPorte On Becoming Your Own Guru

From fire walks to ice baths and juice cleanses to intermittent fasting, silent retreats, talk therapy and everything in between, the world of personal development is limitless. And that's not counting all the podcasts, audiobooks, online courses, weekend seminars, weeklong symposiums, webinar tutorials and mastermind intensives that can occupy a well-intentioned seeker dawn to dusk for the next 10,000 years. Beyond the overwhelm, the self-help universe is fraught with snake oil slinging charlat

Apr 10, 2017 • 1:49:05

Jessica Lahey On The Gift of Failure

Jessica Lahey On The Gift of Failure

We all want what's best for our kids. So we roll up our sleeves and insert ourselves in their education, pitching in on homework and managing school projects. We stimulate them with an endless revolving door of activities. We do what we can to foster good grades, college application-worthy experiences and self-esteem. Along the way, we celebrate victories as if they were our own. And swoop in to protect when things go south. The instinct is laudable: set up our children for success, by any means

Apr 3, 2017 • 1:56:01

Adam Braun On Lightning Moments, Reimagining Education & Blazing A Life of Purpose

Adam Braun On Lightning Moments, Reimagining Education & Blazing A Life of Purpose

It’s no secret that aspects of our current education system are at best antiquated, at worst broken. Whether it's quality education in the developing world, properly training people to meet our rapidly changing workforce needs or the crippling student loan debt that onerously burdens millions of young people, we're long overdue for some systemic upgrades. This week's guest has devoted his life to tackling these problems. A young man with a bright future, Adam Braun graduated from Brown and threw

Mar 27, 2017 • 1:40:01

How To Be A Little Bit Better Tomorrow Than You Are Today — Sydney Q&A

How To Be A Little Bit Better Tomorrow Than You Are Today — Sydney Q&A

This mid-week episode of the podcast is a fun, dynamic Q&A session from our recent Plantpower Way event at Paddington Town Hall in Sydney, Australia. Some of the topics covered include: * raising vegan kids * incorporating podcast guest wisdom into your life * becoming your own self-sustaining ecosystem * carving a career out of your passion * pushing through when discipline wavers * the benefits of mutual partner support * effective advocacy methods I hope you enjoy the offering. #StayJedi! Pea

Mar 24, 2017 • 57:43

Conor Dwyer: An Olympic Gold Medalist On Why Hard Work Beats Talent That Doesn’t Work Hard

Conor Dwyer: An Olympic Gold Medalist On Why Hard Work Beats Talent That Doesn’t Work Hard

I know what you’re thinking. It's rather convenient for any Olympic athlete to say that hard work trumps talent. For perspective, take a glance at the palmarès of this week's guest: * 2012 London Olympics: Gold in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay * 2016 Rio Olympics: Gold in the 4×200 meter freestyle relay * 2016 Rio Olympics: Bronze in the 200 meter freestyle In total, Conor Dwyer has won seventeen medals in major international swimming competitions: nine gold, six silver, and two bronze. I coul

Mar 20, 2017 • 1:30:15

“What The Health” – How Corporate Collusion Is Making Us Sick & Costing Us Trillions

“What The Health” – How Corporate Collusion Is Making Us Sick & Costing Us Trillions

Imagine four commercial airliners crashing every single hour of every single day of every single year. It's unfathomable. And yet that is how many Americans die from heart disease annually. In fact, an unbelievable 1 out of every 3 people in the U.S. will perish from this one disease. Meanwhile, 70% of Americans are obese or overweight. In the coming decade, 50% of Americans will be diagnosed diabetic or pre-diabetic. An economic disaster, 75% of all health care costs in America are attributable

Mar 13, 2017 • 1:59:51

Brogan Graham On Igniting A Fitness Revolution

Brogan Graham On Igniting A Fitness Revolution

There are leaders and then there are followers. The best leaders engender devotion to a big, new idea. But only a few successfully grow their conceit into a thriving a enterprise that withstands the test of time. Fewer still scale to mainstream cultural impact. Then there are the charmed select who simply see the world differently. Not how it is, but how it could be. How it should be. The rare figure who infuses his or her vision with a contagion of enthusiasm and connectivity so infectious and

Mar 6, 2017 • 1:59:27

Why You Should Be Devotional, Not Emotional — And How Insistence Trumps Resistance

Why You Should Be Devotional, Not Emotional — And How Insistence Trumps Resistance

Julie Piatt joins me for another mid-week installment of the podcast — a twist on my normal format where we go deep on a specific topic. This is a conversation about how to best bridge the emotional landmines of our expanding cultural divide. It's about how to be insistent rather than resistant. It's about the power of devotion over emotion. And it's about inner strength and the importance of cultivating your inner Jedi warrior. I hope you enjoy the offering. #StayJedi! Peace + Plants, Rich

Mar 3, 2017 • 1:07:49

Kimberley Chambers Swims With Sharks: The World’s Greatest Female Marathon Swimmer On Turning Adversity To Advantage

Kimberley Chambers Swims With Sharks: The World’s Greatest Female Marathon Swimmer On Turning Adversity To Advantage

Close your eyes and imagine yourself 30 miles off the coast of San Francisco, swimming in the freezing cold, shark-infested waters famously dubbed the Red Triangle. No wetsuit. In the middle of the night. Most would call this lunacy. Kimberley Chambers calls this home. This week's guest is one of the most accomplished record-setting marathon open water swimmers in the world. Her story is incredibly inspiring, but not for the reasons you might imagine. Her story is inspiring because just nine yea

Feb 27, 2017 • 2:07:03

Idea Architect Douglas Abrams: Cultivating Joy, Collaborating With Spiritual Masters & Elevating Consciousness

Idea Architect Douglas Abrams: Cultivating Joy, Collaborating With Spiritual Masters & Elevating Consciousness

Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have both survived more than fifty years of exile. Both have endured the soul-crushing violence of oppression. And yet despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. How is this possible? And what can we learn from their example to cultivate more joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering? To answer this question, in 2015 Douglas Abrams uni

Feb 18, 2017 • 1:39:23

Mark Allen: One Of The Greatest Athletes of All Time On The Spirituality of Peak Performance

Mark Allen: One Of The Greatest Athletes of All Time On The Spirituality of Peak Performance

Between 1982 and 1988, Mark Allen launched six attempts to claim the title of Ironman World Champion. Each year he was squarely defeated by his arch rival, the legendary Dave Scott. In 1989, the two titans of triathlon once again descended upon the white hot lava fields of Hawaii to reprise their annual duel in a spectacular showdown that would make history as the greatest race Ironman had ever seen. Dubbed The Iron War, Allen & Scott raced neck and neck at blistering speeds for 8 hours and woul

Feb 13, 2017 • 1:38:43

Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD: Listening To Your Body’s Intelligence

Rachel Carlton Abrams, MD: Listening To Your Body’s Intelligence

We are all innately gifted with something called body intelligence — an intuitive sense of what best serves our mental, physical and emotional well-being. However, most of us disconnect from our bodies' persistent efforts to communicate, muting it out to favor the breakneck pace of our modern lives. Left unchecked, this leaves us at serious risk of what this week's guest calls chronic body depletion – a crisis of mind, body and spirit that can lead to everything from weight gain and chronic pain

Feb 6, 2017 • 1:45:35

Rich Roll & Marco Borges On Living In Alignment With Core Values

Rich Roll & Marco Borges On Living In Alignment With Core Values

This is a special mid-week episode of the podcast featuring a panel discussion that took place at the Miami Seed Food and Wine Festival in November 2016 between me and Marco Borges, the CEO of 22 Days Nutrition – a plant-based nutrition products and meal delivery service he founded in partnership with Jay-Z and Beyonce.If you are new to the podcast, I implore you to check out my first conversation with Marco, RRP #195 — it's great.Since that day Marco and I have become very close. The r

Feb 2, 2017 • 1:03:25

Casey Wasserman On Leveraging Mentorship, Proving Success & Creating A Legacy

Casey Wasserman On Leveraging Mentorship, Proving Success & Creating A Legacy

A force in business, civic affairs, politics, and philanthropy in Los Angeles and beyond, Casey Wasserman is perhaps best known as the chairman and CEO of Wasserman — one of the world's largest, most powerful, and most successful sports, entertainment and lifestyle marketing and management agencies, representing brands, properties and talent on a global basis. When he's not negotiating on behalf of Nike, ESPN, Andrew Luck or Russell Westbrook, he's either leading the charge to bring the 2024 Sum

Jan 30, 2017 • 51:54

Travis Barker On Premonition, Intuition & The Importance Of Following Your Heart

Travis Barker On Premonition, Intuition & The Importance Of Following Your Heart

Dubbed one of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” by Rolling Stone, Travis Barker rose from blue collar roots to become one of the world's most talented, prolific and hard working rock stars — a multi-hyphenate musician-producer-entrepreneur who initially made his mark as the drummer for Blink-182, the influential, multi-platinum punk-rock band that earned it's very first Grammy nomination this week for it's latest release, California. Today, Travis is celebrated for his unique percussive ac

Jan 23, 2017 • 1:56:18

Darin Olien: A Superfood Hunter On Peak Nutrition & Next Level Hydration

Darin Olien: A Superfood Hunter On Peak Nutrition & Next Level Hydration

What's it like to traipse the far outreaches of the globe in search of the the world’s greatest edible food sources for optimal health? Meet the Indiana Jones of Superfoods. One of the most popular guests of 2015, this week my friend Darin Olien (@superlifeliving) returns to the podcast to delve deep on the next level nutrition insights he's gleaned from his extraordinary adventure-based experiences as a widely recognized exotic superfoods hunter, wellness advocate, supplement formulator & envir

Jan 16, 2017 • 2:14:39

Guru Singh: A Master Spiritual Teacher on The Power of Cultivating Awareness To Awaken Your Highest Self

Guru Singh: A Master Spiritual Teacher on The Power of Cultivating Awareness To Awaken Your Highest Self

Inspiration. We crave it. We need it. We love it. But inspiration alone is a salve that does not cure. Because it rarely translates into positive lifestyle adaptations sustained over time. For that you need something called purpose. Purpose derives from a keen awareness of self. An awareness that cannot be found in externalities but instead emanates from the deep recesses of your soul — a place far removed from the dopamine-inducing inspiration hits we restlessly seek outside ourselves. Indeed,

Jan 9, 2017 • 2:18:32

Navy SEAL David Goggins Is The Toughest Athlete On Earth — Thoughts On Mindset, The 40% Rule & Why Purpose Always Trumps Motivation

Navy SEAL David Goggins Is The Toughest Athlete On Earth — Thoughts On Mindset, The 40% Rule & Why Purpose Always Trumps Motivation

“When you think you're done, you're only at 40% of your total potential.” David Goggins This week's guest is incontrovertibly the most inspirational person I have ever met — a man that will catapult you into 2017 with the inspiration and tools to chase huge dreams, shatter limits, and actualize your best, most authentic self. Often referred to as the toughest athlete on the planet, David Goggins (@davidgoggins) is the only member of the US Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including THREE

Jan 2, 2017 • 1:50:35

Best of 2016 – Part II

Best of 2016 – Part II

Welcome to Part II of our fourth annual Best of the RRP Anthology series. If you haven’t already, I suggest listening to The Best of 2016 — Part I first.This is a compendium of excerpts from some of my favorite conversations of 2016. It's our way of saying thanks, giving back, expressing gratitude and catapulting you into the new year with the information and inspiration required to make 2017 your best year yet.I appreciate you. Here’s to an absolutely extraordinary 2017. Enjoy the listen.Peace

Dec 29, 2016 • 2:08:22

The Best of 2016 – Part I

The Best of 2016 – Part I

This is the time of year to pause. It's the time of year for reflection. For gratitude. And for giving back. So let's do all those things. Welcome to the fourth annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the year, express gratitude and give thanks for taking this journey with us. I pride myself on bringing a wide variety of personalities, opinions and attitudes to the show. When I look back over 2016, it's amazing how many incredibly dynamic conversations and pe

Dec 26, 2016 • 2:01:49

Marc Ching On Risking His Life To End Asia’s Dog Meat Trade

Marc Ching On Risking His Life To End Asia’s Dog Meat Trade

This week's guest is a straight up hero. One of the most courageous and committed animal rights activists I have ever met, Marc Ching (@animalhopeandwellness) is the founder of Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, a non-profit devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs abused and often tortured at the hands of the Asian dog meat trade. A family man, successful small business owner and animal lover who has been treating dogs (and humans) for years as a holistic nutritionist, in 2011 Marc be

Dec 19, 2016 • 1:38:05

Kerri Walsh Jennings: Lessons on Mindset From One of the Most Dominant Olympic Athletes Of All Time

Kerri Walsh Jennings: Lessons on Mindset From One of the Most Dominant Olympic Athletes Of All Time

The most decorated beach volleyball player in history and one of the most consistently dominant Olympic athletes of all time, Kerri Walsh Jennings (@kerrileewalsh) needs no introduction. But for those few off-grid souls who somehow avoided the last five Olympiads, here's but a taste of what this week's guest has accomplished: * she has competed in the last five consecutive Olympiads; * she is a 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist & 1-time Olympic Bronze medalist in beach volleyball (2016); * along wit

Dec 12, 2016 • 1:44:29

Heal Thyself

Heal Thyself

Welcome to a special mid-week episode of the podcast. During our most recent Plantpower Italia retreat, we hosted a panel discussion on the subject of holistic health and alternative healing modalities. I'm glad we decided to record it, and I'm excited to share it with you today. The three-person panel is comprised of: * Angela Bäuml-Nicolas – Osteopath & physiotherapist practicing in southern Germany; * Jennifer Ayres – Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and teacher certified by the internationally

Dec 9, 2016 • 2:12:21

John Lewis Is The Bad Ass Vegan — Upending Stereotypes & The Impact of Positive Mindset on Destiny

John Lewis Is The Bad Ass Vegan — Upending Stereotypes & The Impact of Positive Mindset on Destiny

Beyond the chiseled arms and imposing six-foot six physique, the thing you notice most about this week's guest is his smile — a smile the size of Texas that only hints at the even bigger heart within. But John Lewis wasn't always the exemplary model of health and advocacy he is today. Tipping the scales at 315 pounds by his freshman year in high school, things could have easily gone sideways for this young man growing up in Ferguson, Missouri. But instead of drugs and gangs, he turned to sports,

Dec 5, 2016 • 2:05:49

Dean Karnazes On The Road To Sparta: Channeling Pheidippides, Out of Body Experiences & Why Inspiration Is A Two Way Street

Dean Karnazes On The Road To Sparta: Channeling Pheidippides, Out of Body Experiences & Why Inspiration Is A Two Way Street

Picking up where we left off exactly two years ago, today's podcast marks the return of ultramarathon legend Dean Karnazes. For the select few unfamiliar with a man whose name has become synonymous with running, let's break it down: Hailed by TIME as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World, Dean is a New York Times bestselling author of several books and perhaps Earth’s most recognized ultra-distance running specialist – a global ambassador of sport who has pushed his body, mind

Nov 28, 2016 • 2:03:49

Andrew “Spud Fit” Taylor: How He Lost 114 Pounds Eating Nothing But Potatoes For An Entire Year

Andrew “Spud Fit” Taylor: How He Lost 114 Pounds Eating Nothing But Potatoes For An Entire Year

One of the great privileges of hosting this podcast is the occasional opportunity it presents to shift focus from conversations with globally prominent thought leaders to shine a bright spotlight on the struggles and triumphs of the everyman. Folks living average, relatable lives. Anonymous individuals dealing with issues all too many of us confront and combat — obesity, depression, disease, addiction and/or a sense of general dissatisfaction with their current life status. Authentic souls who r

Nov 21, 2016 • 1:52:15

What Now?

What Now?

I have endeavored to keep politics out of this podcast. A podcast proudly built on radical inclusivity that transcends political ideology and affiliation. That said, in the wake of last week, many have solicited my perspective on what I think we can all agree is a historic election — perhaps the most jolting and important political event of our lifetimes. So today, I officially go on record. I'm nervous. Because my truth may not be your truth. But know that I welcome our differences. I do this b

Nov 17, 2016 • 1:14:59

Chris Hauth: Building Better Athletes, Training For Optimal Performance & Achieving Fitness For Life

Chris Hauth: Building Better Athletes, Training For Optimal Performance & Achieving Fitness For Life

This week marks the highly anticipated return of Chris Hauth to the podcast. A sub-9 hour Ironman, Chris (@AIMPCoach) is the current Age Group Ironman World Champion, a former Olympic Swimmer and one of the world's most respected endurance coaches. In 2006, Chris won the Ironman Coeur D’Alene and went on to be the first American amateur & 4th overall American at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. When he's not training and racing, Chris expertly coaches a wide spectrum of amateur a

Nov 14, 2016 • 1:56:12

Biz Stone on Conscious Capitalism & The Power Of Technology To Cultivate Global Cooperation

Biz Stone on Conscious Capitalism & The Power Of Technology To Cultivate Global Cooperation

Imagine co-creating a tool so powerful, it literally changes the world. Biz Stone is one such man. Most people know Biz as one of the co-founders of Twitter. Together @biz@jack and @ev created the social media behemoth that seismically impacted how we connect with the world, share information, exchange opinions, consume news, and participate in the daily global conversation. Ironically, Biz never aspired to become successful in business. A most unlikely entrepreneur, he spent his early years as

Nov 7, 2016 • 2:06:21

How To Build An Authentic Brand

How To Build An Authentic Brand

Julie Piatt joins me for another mid-week installment of the podcast — a twist on my normal format where we answer listener questions and go deep on specific topics. Today we recap Plantpower Italia, our second retreat in Italy, before exploring the subject of building a brand that is truly authentic to who you are. Disclaimer: The answers might surprise you. Enjoy the show! Peace + Plants, Rich

Nov 3, 2016 • 1:06:19

How To Be A Minimalist: Joshua Fields Millburn On The Power Of Living Deliberately & Contributing Beyond Ourselves

How To Be A Minimalist: Joshua Fields Millburn On The Power Of Living Deliberately & Contributing Beyond Ourselves

I thought it would make me happy. So, I studied hard. Nailed the grades & aced my college applications — 7 for 7. Even Harvard gave me the green light. I snagged a degree from Stanford, eked my way through Cornell Law School, bagged the fancy job, worked ridiculous hours in overpriced suits and rode the elevator all the way up the corporate ladder, hammering impressive paychecks along the way. Prosperity? I guess. Security? Maybe. Personal satisfaction? Not so much. Don't get me wrong. The Ameri

Oct 31, 2016 • 1:55:10

Dr. Michael Gervais On Elite Performance & The Psychology of Self-Mastery

Dr. Michael Gervais On Elite Performance & The Psychology of Self-Mastery

At the highest echelon of elite performance, all the athletes possess otherworldly talent. Their thirst for glory is equally preternatural. All of them train to the outer limits of physical possibility. And they are all extraordinarily adroit at focusing on almost inhuman, impossible goals. So what accounts for the distance between the Olympic gold medalist standing proudly atop the podium and the athlete watching the games on television at home? Is it luck? Talent? Support? Resources? Of course

Oct 24, 2016 • 2:04:11

Faith Provocateur Rob Bell On God, Divinity & Why Love Always Wins

Faith Provocateur Rob Bell On God, Divinity & Why Love Always Wins

Religion was never for me. Despite many a youthful hour spent kneeling on hardwood church pews, it just never connected. What do all those stained glass windows, depressing organ dirges, and uptight people have to do with art and beauty and meaning and love and purpose and mystery and ultimately what it means to be human? Nothing as far as I could tell. So I searched for answers elsewhere. In the bottom of a bottle. Prowling underground after parties in lower Manhattan. In a mental institution c

Oct 17, 2016 • 1:55:25

Jonathan Fields’ Buckets For Living A Good Life

Jonathan Fields’ Buckets For Living A Good Life

Some people exude a calm, confident quietude. Others exuberantly burst with exciting ideas. But it's the rare individual that combines understated self-assurance with a spark so powerful, it incites lasting positive change in all who enter his orbit. Jonathan Fields is one such human. His mission? To humanize and empower the process of creation. To help people and organizations conceive and build better, more conscious businesses, art, and lives in less time, with more joy and less effort. On a

Oct 10, 2016 • 1:47:41

Sacha Gervasi & David de Rothschild: Chasing Dreams, Seeking Adventure & The Power of Story To Change The World

Sacha Gervasi & David de Rothschild: Chasing Dreams, Seeking Adventure & The Power of Story To Change The World

Two British ex-pats walk into a room. One, a writer and filmmaker. The other, a global adventurer and environmentalist. Upon cursory glance, it's an odd pairing — two exceedingly talented and accomplished yet very different people with little in common beyond their homeland of origin. But peer just beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover certain common passions unite them. A zeal for chasing dreams. An appreciation for cultivating imagination. And a deep understanding that a story well t

Oct 3, 2016 • 1:54:53

From Crack Addict To Running The Sahara To Prison Hero — Charlie Engle’s Third Act

From Crack Addict To Running The Sahara To Prison Hero — Charlie Engle’s Third Act

There is extreme. Then there's Charlie Engle – a man who has run across deserts, summited ice-covered volcanoes, swam with crocodiles, overcome crack addiction and survived a stint in federal prison. The story goes like this: after a hair-curling, decade-long love affair with booze and crack cocaine that culminated in a near-fatal six-day binge and a hail of bullets, Charlie finally gets sober. For solace, he turns to running, which becomes his lifeline, his pastime, and his salvation. He begins

Sep 26, 2016 • 2:40:33

The Art of Non-Conformity: Chris Guillebeau on Living An Unconventional Life & The Power of Divine Moments

The Art of Non-Conformity: Chris Guillebeau on Living An Unconventional Life & The Power of Divine Moments

In the mid-1800's, this radical dude living alone in the woods famously wrote, the mass of men lead lives of quite desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation. As set forth in the enduring Walden, the words of Henry David Thoreau were revelatory for the time. But it's an idea that more than holds up. Not only do I consider it daily, I would contend it perfectly encapsulates what has become the unfortunate, yet defining affliction of modern man. This week's guest has devoted

Sep 19, 2016 • 1:58:25

Shalane Flanagan & Elyse Kopecky: How To Run Fast, Eat Slow And Love The Journey

Shalane Flanagan & Elyse Kopecky: How To Run Fast, Eat Slow And Love The Journey

There are people that run. There are others who run fast. But few people on Earth run like the remarkable Shalane Flanagan.  Over the course of her distinguished 16-year professional career, Shalane has made 4 consecutive Olympic teams, won an Olympic medal and set a variety of American records across a wide array of distances on both the track and the road. To put her excellence in perspective, consider this: in 2010, she finished second at the prestigious New York City marathon — her very firs

Sep 12, 2016 • 2:06:37

How To Cultivate Non-Judgment

How To Cultivate Non-Judgment

Humans love duality. But there is great beauty in the grey that lives between the lines. Black and white. Good and bad. Evolution and regression. We are hard wired to categorize. To pick a team and stick with it. It’s our way of making sense of the world. But too often this inclination to self-identify only serves to isolate and divide — working at cross-purposes with our competing desire to more deeply connect with our fellow humans. So what happens when we resist the urge to judge another? Thi

Sep 5, 2016 • 1:09:27

Alexis Fox & Micah Risk Are Igniting A Social Movement To Help The World Eat Better

Alexis Fox & Micah Risk Are Igniting A Social Movement To Help The World Eat Better

Today finds us mired in an unprecedented health and environmental crisis of cataclysmic proportions. Heart disease, America's #1 killer, currently claims one out of every three lives. 70% of Americans are obese or overweight. By 2030, experts indicate that 30% of Americans will be diabetic or pre-diabetic. The heartbreaking culprit? SAD. But the Standard American Diet isn't just killing people, it's annihilating the planet. In fact, our system of industrialized animal agriculture is the #1 culpr

Aug 29, 2016 • 2:06:58

Coach George Raveling Is The Mentor You Wish You Had: Breaking Civil Rights Barriers, Staying Young & How The Hall of Famer Came To Possess MLK’s Most Famous Speech

Coach George Raveling Is The Mentor You Wish You Had: Breaking Civil Rights Barriers, Staying Young & How The Hall of Famer Came To Possess MLK’s Most Famous Speech

One of the most respected and revered figures in sport, George Raveling is basketball — and so much more than basketball. The current Director of International Basketball for Nike, he was the first African American basketball coach at Villanova, University of Maryland, Washington State and University of Iowa before closing out a storied career at USC. He is an inductee into several halls of fame, including the College Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He

Aug 22, 2016 • 1:33:37

Neal Barnard, M.D. On The Power of Nutrition To Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease, Diabetes & Alzheimer’s

Neal Barnard, M.D. On The Power of Nutrition To Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease, Diabetes & Alzheimer’s

There's nothing I can do — it's genetic. Without a doubt, many of us have predispositions to developing certain diseases. But predisposition is a far cry from predetermination. In fact, you might be surprised to learn the vast extent to which we can control the expression of genetic inclinations when it comes to so many of the chronic illnesses that are unnecessarily killing millions of people annually — including modern-day plagues like heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer's. This week I'm thr

Aug 15, 2016 • 2:04:02

Steve Case On Building Empires, Changing The World & The Internet’s Third Wave

Steve Case On Building Empires, Changing The World & The Internet’s Third Wave

It's hard to imagine, but in 1985 — the year this week's guest co-founded America Online — only 3% of Americans were connected to the internet, online for an average of a measly one hour per week.It took a decade, many near-death experiences and back to the wall pivots, but under the leadership of Steve Case, AOL would go on to become the world’s largest and most valuable internet company, driving worldwide adoption of the medium that has literally transformed every aspect of modern day life.The

Aug 8, 2016 • 1:04:05

Dr. Melanie Joy on Going Beyond Carnism: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows

Dr. Melanie Joy on Going Beyond Carnism: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows

Why do we love dogs, but eat cows? Cooking up your golden retriever would be an unthinkable abomination. But barbecued beef? That's about as normal as it gets. It's just the way things are.  But why? The logic and social mechanisms behind why we eat some animals and not others is a behavioral inconsistency unexamined to the point of absurdity — both psychologically complex and strange — very strange indeed. Many guests on this podcast have elaborated on why we shouldn't eat meat. This week I sit

Aug 1, 2016 • 1:18:15

Ryan Holiday On The Perils of Ego & Inherent Value of Humility

Ryan Holiday On The Perils of Ego & Inherent Value of Humility

Ask today's guest and he'll tell you our culture is currently mired in an unprecedented epidemic of ego — a societal blight of apocalyptic proportions precipitated by the advent of selfie-crazed social media, self-esteem parenting and spurious self-help gurus fomenting an illusory sense of entitlement. The result is a woefully misplaced celebration of ubiquity over meaningfulness: Of endless distractions over devotion to work ethic. Of self-congratulatory passion over fidelity to process. Of unb

Jul 25, 2016 • 2:18:30

Vegan NFL Player Griff Whalen: The Plantpower Underdog On The Advantage of Self-Belief

Vegan NFL Player Griff Whalen: The Plantpower Underdog On The Advantage of Self-Belief

What do you get when you combine Underdog with the spinach-chomping Popeye The Sailor Man? Griff Whalen. Currently serving up wide receiver and punt return duties for the Miami Dolphins, today’s guest is the only (to my knowledge) 100% plant-based athlete currently active in the National Football League. But Griff's unique nutritional protocol is only a part of a larger, more compelling narrative. An inspirational tale of determination, tenacity and self-belief. The story begins with a scrappy k

Jul 18, 2016 • 2:13:33

Anthony Ervin: The Rebel Olympian on Chasing Water, Finding Meaning in Gold & The Search For Authenticity

Anthony Ervin: The Rebel Olympian on Chasing Water, Finding Meaning in Gold & The Search For Authenticity

Imagine winning an Olympic gold medal in swimming at age 19 at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. A feat never-before achieved by a swimmer of African-American descent, the frenzied media swarms. The only problem? You’re only half-black. You definitely don’t look black. And you know nothing about what it’s like to be part of the black experience. The unrelenting crush of public expectation to fulfill a role at odds with your private sense of self becomes so intense, you retreat from your Olympic experien

Jul 11, 2016 • 1:47:49

Andrew Morgan On The True Cost Of Fast Fashion: The Ethical & Environmental Price of Clothing

Andrew Morgan On The True Cost Of Fast Fashion: The Ethical & Environmental Price of Clothing

When I was a kid, shopping for new clothes was a treat. A special, infrequent occasion. Why? because even inexpensive garments challenged our middle-class family budget. By comparison, the mega-conglomerate retailers of today — Target, H&M, Gap, fill in the blank — allow the average, penny-pinching consumer to fill a closet for a $100 or less. How and when did clothing become an essentially disposable product? What exactly is going on? The answers to these questions will shock you. Andrew Morgan

Jul 4, 2016 • 1:59:41

Colin O’Brady Shatters The Explorers Grand Slam World Record: Ruminations On Risk, Limits, Fear & Giving Back

Colin O’Brady Shatters The Explorers Grand Slam World Record: Ruminations On Risk, Limits, Fear & Giving Back

In documented history, only 44 people have successfully completed the extraordinary feat of adventure athleticism known as the Explorers Grand Slam — a challenge that encompasses scaling the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and treks to both the North and South Poles. Of these 44, only 2 have done it under a year. Not only is today's guest the youngest person to conquer this most prestigious undertaking, Colin O'Brady absolutely smashed the world record by an incredible 53-day ma

Jun 27, 2016 • 2:19:56

Up Your Game

Up Your Game

We’re back with what I like to call a mini-sode. Last week I posted a long-awaited installment of Ask Me Anything — RRP 232. That episode is about an hour in length, but the last several minutes were pretty great — pure gold. I realize not everyone has time to digest all the content I produce. So, in case you skipped it or didn't make it to the end — and because I didn’t want you to miss the best part — I thought I'd make it easy by excerpting the most impactful 7 minutes out of that conversatio

Jun 23, 2016 • 10:03

Stephen & David Flynn Are The Happy Pear: Creating a Mainstream Movement to Inspire Healthy Living

Stephen & David Flynn Are The Happy Pear: Creating a Mainstream Movement to Inspire Healthy Living

Prepare yourself for a supernova blast of pure energy, unbridled positivity and infectious enthusiasm certain to inspire you to next level wellness. David & Stephen Flynn are the joined-at-the-hip identical twin brothers behind The Happy Pear. What is the Happy Pear you ask? Take a 30-minute drive south from Dublin to Greystones, a picturesque seaside town nestled along the Irish coast and you'll stumble upon an impossible-to-miss family run natural food store overflowing with local, organic and

Jun 20, 2016 • 1:54:01

The Ultimate Hack Is Mastery

The Ultimate Hack Is Mastery

We’re back with another long-awaited installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my normal format where we answer questions submitted by you, the listener. However, today is a twist on the twist. Instead of listener submitted questions we focused on one core inquiry — how to reach escape velocity on your life to step into your most actualized self. At the outset, Julie and I spend some time recapping Plantpower Italia– our first retreat in Italy — as well as our experience spending time in Irela

Jun 17, 2016 • 1:02:26

“The Iceman” Wim Hof On Why Breath is Life, Cold is God & Feeling is Understanding

“The Iceman” Wim Hof On Why Breath is Life, Cold is God & Feeling is Understanding

Today's guest will challenge everything you thought you knew about human potential and leave you with one indelible, ineradicable truth: We are all sitting atop vast reservoirs of untapped, almost superhuman capabilities. Meet Wim Hof, aka The Iceman. A Dutch-born world record holder, adventurer, daredevil and human guinea pig, The Iceman is best known for his preternatural ability to withstand extreme cold. Perhaps more significant and compelling is his experimentation and experience with speci

Jun 13, 2016 • 1:47:11

Robin Arzón Wants You To Shut Up And Run

Robin Arzón Wants You To Shut Up And Run

It's not that powerful female role models don't exist. They do. They're everywhere. We just don't do a good enough job celebrating them. So this week, I'm pleased to shine a bright spotlight on one of my favorite examples of female self-empowerment. Meet Robin Arzón. At the height of her corporate law career, Robin fearlessly left it all behind to embark on new adventures in the health and wellness space. She soon discovered her passion for coaching athletes, bridge running New York City, tackli

Jun 6, 2016 • 1:43:51

Consumed By GMO: Daryl Wein & Zoe Lister-Jones On The Future of Food

Consumed By GMO: Daryl Wein & Zoe Lister-Jones On The Future of Food

You've probably heard of GMOs. You might even have an opinion on the subject of genetically modified food. But I think it's fair to say most of us are woefully under-informed when it comes to truly understanding and fully appreciating the vast extent to which this rapidly evolving science impacts all of us on a daily basis. 54% of all Americans polled know little to nothing about GMOs despite the fact that 80% of all processed foods currently contain GMO. Those statistics shock me. Even worse? T

May 29, 2016 • 1:31:20

Chris Davis Should Be Dead: Life As A Sober Warrior

Chris Davis Should Be Dead: Life As A Sober Warrior

This week we shift gears. I admit it. Having famous celebrity guests on the podcast is fun. If you had told me three years ago that people like Moby, Arianna Huffington and Russell Simmons would actually reach out to me to sit down for a long conversation, I would have said you were insane. More gratifying is introducing you to important people from my personal life. Anonymous and relatable everyday men and women who also happen to be extraordinary. I believe these people form the heart and soul

May 23, 2016 • 2:21:03

Steve-O (+ His Dad!) On Fame, Reinvention & The Journey To Finding Fulfillment From Within

Steve-O (+ His Dad!) On Fame, Reinvention & The Journey To Finding Fulfillment From Within

He's set his head on fire, backflipped off buildings, snorted wasabi and leaped off a bridge from a moving car. He even stuck a fish hook through his cheek and put fireworks where they should never go. Don't get me started on what he's done with a stapler. Ever since he snatched a video camera from his father's closet at age 15, Steve-O has lived for attention. And the Jackass star learned early and often that public adulation escalated in lock step with the outrageousness of his behavior. The e

May 16, 2016 • 2:25:14

Moby on Transforming Electronic Music, Elevating Consciousness & Saving The Planet

Moby on Transforming Electronic Music, Elevating Consciousness & Saving The Planet

Most know Moby as the eclectic and introspective DJ / musician behind Play — an album that sold over 12 million copies and elevated dance electronica from the clubs of lower Manhattan into a full-blown mainstream phenomenon.Far more interesting is the story of Moby himself.Reared in suburban poverty by a single mom, Moby was an awkward, alienated kid who turned early and often to music for comfort. Classical guitar and music theory morphed into high school punk efforts like the Vatican Commandoe

May 9, 2016 • 1:41:07

Tackling Addiction With Jack Canfield

Tackling Addiction With Jack Canfield

Who am I to disagree with a guy who has sold 500 million books? That is not hyperbole. Not only has Jack Canfield — the personal growth & self-improvement author behind The Success Principles* and the wildly popular Chicken Soup For The Soul* series — actually sold that many copies of his many books, a full 47 of them have graced the New York Times bestseller list. In fact, Jack holds a Guinness World Record for having 7 books on the NYT list at the same time. I don't know how that's even possib

May 2, 2016 • 1:48:48

Arianna Huffington’s Sleep Revolution: A Formula For Enhanced Productivity, Performance, Success & Happiness

Arianna Huffington’s Sleep Revolution: A Formula For Enhanced Productivity, Performance, Success & Happiness

Arianna Huffington is more productive than you are. In addition to co-founding The Huffington Post in 2005 (which famously sold to AOL in 2011 for $315 million), she has dominated television news for decades as a globally recognized political pundit; authored 15 books; built multiple profitable businesses; pioneered online journalism; and even ran for Governor of California as an independent in 2003. Under Arianna's stewardship, in 2012 HuffPo won a Pulitzer Prize for national reporting, represe

Apr 25, 2016 • 1:13:33

John Joseph Wants You To Wake The F*ck Up

John Joseph Wants You To Wake The F*ck Up

Back by popular demand, John Joseph — legendary New York hardcore punk icon and Cro-Mags’ frontman — returns for a 4th appearance on the RRP to do what he does best: incite, provoke, educate and entertain. If you're a longtime listener of the show, Johnny Bloodclot needs no introduction — he's my most popular guest to date. For the uninitiated, John is a true American original. The very definition of hardcore. A survivor. A spiritual warrior spouting straight talk directly from the streets of th

Apr 18, 2016 • 1:42:33

How Jasmin Singer Lost 100 Pounds By Finding Peace With Herself

How Jasmin Singer Lost 100 Pounds By Finding Peace With Herself

The facts of our experiences are different. But so many of the emotions we experience along our journeys are remarkably similar. Meet Jasmin Singer. As a kid, Jasmin was an outcast. Fat and persistently bullied, she was hopelessly drawn to foods that only fueled the depression and confused disposition incited by her chaotic upbringing. Encouraged by her gorgeous mother to trade in her Oreos for pre-packaged Weight Watchers brownies resulted in an endless rotation of Nutri-System appointments and

Apr 11, 2016 • 1:41:51

Doug Evans Is Revolutionizing Juice

Doug Evans Is Revolutionizing Juice

When I was a kid, I loved The Jetsons. I was convinced that by 2000 life would be all jetpacks, flying cars, sky trams and robot housekeepers. My timeline was overly optimistic, but we're nonetheless surrounded by evidence of this inevitability. From the advent of virtual reality to self-driving cars, drone delivery and beyond, even Elon Musk's idea of colonizing Mars now seems plausible. This week ushered in the future of kitchen appliances. Meet Juicero– a complete re-imagination of cold press

Apr 4, 2016 • 1:50:30

Crafting The Future of Food With Matthew Kenney

Crafting The Future of Food With Matthew Kenney

He's written twelve cookbooks. He's opened dozens of restaurants. And he's teaching a new generation of culinary talent across the globe. But Matthew Kenney isn't just another celebrity chef. Matthew Kenney is crafting the future of food. Beyond the kitchen, Matthew is a public speaker, educator, and entrepreneur specializing in plant-based food. He has authored 12 cookbooks and is the founder of Matthew Kenney Cuisine, an integrated lifestyle company as well as the Matthew Kenney Culinary Acade

Mar 28, 2016 • 1:38:34

How To Sleep Smarter With Shawn Stevenson

How To Sleep Smarter With Shawn Stevenson

You cannot underestimate the value of an incredible night's sleep. On the rare occasion I awake from 8 hours of dead to the world slumber, everything is better. I am more present, alert and productive. The quality of my interactions with family and friends is significantly enhanced. Colors are brighter. My mood is sunnier. And physically, I feel amazing. So I can't help but wonder: what would my life be like if I could sleep that well every night? Intellectually, we all know sleep is super impor

Mar 21, 2016 • 2:17:53

Adam Skolnick’s One Breath: The Spiritual Allure of Freediving Through the Life & Death of Nick Mevoli, America’s Greatest Talent

Adam Skolnick’s One Breath: The Spiritual Allure of Freediving Through the Life & Death of Nick Mevoli, America’s Greatest Talent

Imagine plunging headfirst hundreds of feet below the ocean surface — undulating ever further downward to a place where light cannot penetrate; and life hangs in the balance of a quickly diminishing singular breath. Competitive freediving—a sport built on diving as deep as possible on a single breath—tests the limits of human ability in the most hostile environment on earth. The unique and eclectic breed of individuals who freedive at the highest level regularly reach such depths that their orga

Mar 14, 2016 • 2:31:04

Gary Vaynerchuk Works Harder Than You Do

Gary Vaynerchuk Works Harder Than You Do

Nobody works harder — and smarter — than Gary Vaynerchuk. That's because the maniac known online as Gary Vee operates on one mode and one mode only: full blast. Gregarious, confident and incomparably charismatic, Gary is never at a loss for opinions on everything from the future of social media and the preeminent importance of authenticity to his almost antiquated but refreshing take on the importance, power and relevance of a committed work ethic – a welcome breath of fresh air that stands in s

Mar 7, 2016 • 1:30:27

Jason Wachob On How To Build A Life, Not A Resumé

Jason Wachob On How To Build A Life, Not A Resumé

Intellectually, we all know that true happiness is not a function of material status. Nonetheless, we all catch ourselves repeating the mantra, if I only had X, then I would be happy. Nonsense. Not only can you be happy now, it's your birthright. Because the good life isn't about your bank account, it's about your lifestyle. And lifestyle is a choice. This is the subject of my wellness entrepreneur friend Jason Wachob's new book, Wellth: How I Learned To Build A Life, Not A Resumé*, which hits b

Feb 29, 2016 • 1:36:47

Do What You Love — PLUS BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

Do What You Love — PLUS BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

We're back with another long-awaited installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my normal format where we answer questions submitted by you, the listener. Today we update you on everything happening at our emerging commune before turning to listener questions. Topics include the internal journey required to translate passion into profession, plus the emotional awakening to be expected when you begin the practice of yoga and meditation. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! www.ourplantpowerworld.com Julie and I ar

Feb 25, 2016 • 58:25

Mishka Shubaly On Writing: Faith, Guilt, Stubbornness, Abandonment, Revenge, Forgiveness & Why He Swears He’ll Make It Up To You

Mishka Shubaly On Writing: Faith, Guilt, Stubbornness, Abandonment, Revenge, Forgiveness & Why He Swears He’ll Make It Up To You

Devoted listeners are well-acquainted with the gravelly voiced, predictably disheveled, typically homeless, chronically self-deprecating, sometimes tortured, but always charming, self-avowed nomadic povertarian commonly known as Mishka Shubaly – back on the podcast for a record-breaking 7th appearance. A writer oozing talent from his already overactive sebaceous glands, Mishka pens true stories about drink, drugs, disasters, desire, deception, and their aftermath. He began drinking at 13 and col

Feb 22, 2016 • 2:17:38

Joseph Naus’ Straight Pepper Diet: How A Sex Addicted Lawyer Who Lost Everything Found Salvation

Joseph Naus’ Straight Pepper Diet: How A Sex Addicted Lawyer Who Lost Everything Found Salvation

Addiction is a common theme on this podcast. But this week we sail into previously unchartered waters to tackle a dark and difficult subject: Sex addiction. Few taboos remain in our hyper-extroverted, selfie-fueled modern culture. But I think it's safe to say this remains one of them. And yet 18 million – 24 million people in the U.S. alone suffer from this incredibly destructive affliction — that's 6-8% of the population. But because this particular topic is so taboo, most locked in the grip of

Feb 15, 2016 • 2:00:56

Our Broken Plate: Disrupting Nutritional Science, Intermittent Fasting & How He Helped Penn Jillette Lose Over 100 Pounds

Our Broken Plate: Disrupting Nutritional Science, Intermittent Fasting & How He Helped Penn Jillette Lose Over 100 Pounds

If you enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, you're going to love today's conversation with my new friend Ray Cronise. A passionate innovator, disrupter and scientist, Ray began his career as a Materials Scientist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, where he worked for 15 years in Physical and Analytical Chemistry and Biophysics as Assistant Mission Scientist on four Spacelab missions and projects like the impact of microgravity on biophysics; and space station environmental life

Feb 8, 2016 • 2:58:58

Russell Simmons: The Yogi Path From Hip Hop Mogul To Happy Vegan

Russell Simmons: The Yogi Path From Hip Hop Mogul To Happy Vegan

It's rare to find a pop culture icon as devoted to raising consciousness as the man they call Rush. Hip hop impresario, entrepreneur extraordinaire, devoted yogi and long-time meditation practitioner, Russell Simmons is truly one-of-a-kind — incredibly warm, always quick with a captivating story you won't soon forget and authentically committed to spreading awareness concerning important issues of our time — the horrors of animal agriculture, the declining state of human health (particularly in

Feb 1, 2016 • 1:35:23

Elite Spartan Athlete Hunter McIntyre On How Obstacle Course Racing Saved His Life

Elite Spartan Athlete Hunter McIntyre On How Obstacle Course Racing Saved His Life

At odds with the world seemingly since birth, the future wasn't looking so bright for Hunter McIntyre. A misfit kid with uncontrollable attention deficit disorder, Hunter realized early and often he functioned on one mode no sedative or bipolar medication could possibly curb: full blast. Discovering drugs and alcohol at 14 give his ill-at-ease nature comfort, but trouble soon follows. A downward spiral that invites increased school suspensions; escalating run-ins with Johnny Law; and even a shor

Jan 25, 2016 • 1:42:15

Longevity, Epigenetics, Microbiome Health & The Difference Between Eating for Long-Term Wellness Versus Performance

Longevity, Epigenetics, Microbiome Health & The Difference Between Eating for Long-Term Wellness Versus Performance

This episode is a geeky deep dive into the hardcore science behind everything from telomeres and the mechanisms behind aging and longevity to the primacy of maintaining microbiome health; oxidative stress and the relationship between inflammation and chronic disease; epigenetics and genetic disposition versus expression; and of course nutrition – divining truth from myth, the impact of micronutrient inadequacies, focused supplementation and the difference between eating for optimal wellness vers

Jan 18, 2016 • 2:19:45

Don’t Compromise: Living An Expansive Life, The Divine Throughline, Thoughts on Bowie & Why All Roads Lead To Meditation

Don’t Compromise: Living An Expansive Life, The Divine Throughline, Thoughts on Bowie & Why All Roads Lead To Meditation

Technically this is another episode of Ask Me Anything. But this week we don't actually answer listener questions. This week we riff. This is a conversation about embracing the journey of becoming more of who you truly are. It's about the commitment to evolve into your most authentic expression. It's about the beauty and power of living an uncompromising, expansive, creative existence. There was a man who exemplified this ethos like no other. A man who never compromised. A man who expressed his

Jan 14, 2016 • 1:05:54

Colin O’Brady’s Attempt On The Explorers Grand Slam World Record

Colin O’Brady’s Attempt On The Explorers Grand Slam World Record

As I write this entry, it's Sunday evening, January 10 around 8pm. Less than one hour ago, after days spent slogging across Antarctic desert in -30 celsius temperatures, 30-year old pro triathlete turned mountaineering adventure athlete Colin O'Brady reached the South Pole — the first stop on his world record quest to become the youngest and fastest human to ever complete the Explorers Grand Slam — an adventurers challenge to summit the highest mountain on each of the seven continents as well as

Jan 11, 2016 • 2:15:44

I Forgot To Die: Khalil Rafati’s Journey From Homeless Junkie To Wellness Entrepreneur

I Forgot To Die: Khalil Rafati’s Journey From Homeless Junkie To Wellness Entrepreneur

Today my good friend Khalil Rafati returns to the podcast. Most would call Khalil a successful wellness entrepreneur. SunLife Organics, his growing chain of organic juice bar cafés, can be seen popping up all over Southern California with more on the horizon. But it wasn't that long ago that the only thing Khalil was successful at was getting high in the dark underbelly of the City of Angels. Addicted to shooting heroin and smoking crack, Khalil was soon overtaken by paranoia and psychosis and w

Jan 4, 2016 • 2:20:17

The Best Of 2015 – Part II

The Best Of 2015 – Part II

Welcome to Part II of our third annual Best of the RRP Anthology series. If you haven’t already, I suggest listening to The Best of 2015 — Part I first. This is a compendium of some of my favorite conversations of 2015. It's our way of saying thanks, giving back, expressing gratitude and catapulting you into the new year with the information and inspiration required to make 2016 your best year yet. I appreciate you. Here’s to an absolutely extraordinary 2016. Enjoy the listen. Peace + Plants, Ri

Dec 29, 2015 • 2:01:09

The Best Of 2015 – Part I

The Best Of 2015 – Part I

This is the time of year to pause. It's the time of year for reflection. For gratitude. And for giving back. So let's do all those things. Welcome to the third annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the year, express gratitude and give thanks for taking this journey with us. I pride myself on bringing a wide variety of personalities, opinions and attitudes to the show. When I look back over 2015, it's amazing how many incredibly dynamic conversations and per

Dec 28, 2015 • 2:13:52

Suzy Amis Cameron’s Mission To Save The Planet — Rethinking Education, Agriculture, Health & The American Diet

Suzy Amis Cameron’s Mission To Save The Planet — Rethinking Education, Agriculture, Health & The American Diet

Perhaps you know today’s guest from one of her 25+ roles on the silver screen appearing in movies like Titanic, Fandango and The Usual Suspects. Or maybe you know her as the better half of the world’s most successful film director, James Cameron – the incomparable mind behind the biggest cinematic blockbusters of all time: Aliens, Terminator, Titanic and of course Avatar – the highest grossing movie ever. But Suzy Amis Cameron is so much more than all that. In addition to raising five kids, she

Dec 21, 2015 • 1:58:01

Hollywood Stuntman Trampas Thompson: Life on The Edge, Expanding Consciousness & What It’s Like To Be Birdman

Hollywood Stuntman Trampas Thompson: Life on The Edge, Expanding Consciousness & What It’s Like To Be Birdman

Today's guest isn’t famous. He hasn’t written a book. He's not an in demand speaker. But I can almost promise that you have seen Trampas Thompson — you just didn’t know it. Working behind the scenes, Trampas is a Hollywood stuntmen extraordinaire, collecting blockbuster credits performing a dizzying array of delicious, death-defying acts in some of the world's most popular movies and television shows. Trampas has run the streets on fire, sword battled with Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Carib

Dec 17, 2015 • 3:20:39

Patrik Baboumian: The World Record Holding Vegan Strongman On Why Compassion Is His Greatest Strength

Patrik Baboumian: The World Record Holding Vegan Strongman On Why Compassion Is His Greatest Strength

Strength isn't just about physical prowess. Strength is about character. By this definition, vegan strongman Patrik Baboumian is perhaps the strongest man on Earth. Born in 1979 to Armenian parents in Abadan, Iran, Patrik and his family fled the Iranian revolution when he was seven and emigrated to central Germany. By the age of nine, he fell in love with wrestling on TV and soon developed an interest in weight training. As a young teen, he got into power lifting and bodybuilding, rising quickly

Dec 14, 2015 • 3:14:09

The D Word: Let’s talk About Death

The D Word: Let’s talk About Death

Last episode we learned how How Not To Die. Today we contemplate the flip side: How To Die. Everybody dies. Everybody. Of course we know this to be true. But when was the last time you had a direct experience with someone in the grips of the undeniable reality that afflicts us all without exception? Most people have never even seen a dead person, let alone held the hand of someone expiring their last breath. Why is the one thing we all share in common seemingly deleted from our daily human exper

Dec 10, 2015 • 1:13:46

Michael Greger, M.D. On How Not To Die

Michael Greger, M.D. On How Not To Die

A graduate of Cornell and Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Greger has published in a litany of scientific journals, testified before Congress and lectured at countless symposiums and institutions, including the Conference on World Affairs and the National Institutes of Health. He was even an expert witness in the infamous Oprah Winfrey meat defamation lawsuit and has appeared all over television on shows like Dr. Oz and The Colbert Report. By day, Michael Greger, MD, FACLM can be found c

Dec 7, 2015 • 1:51:02

It’s An Inside Job: Olaniyi Sobomehin On How To Maximize Potential In Sport & Life

It’s An Inside Job: Olaniyi Sobomehin On How To Maximize Potential In Sport & Life

We tend to assume the successful are simply gifted. Or perhaps just lucky — at the right place at the right time. Olaniyi Sobomehin is not one of those people. But he does have one thing most lack: vision and self-belief. A middle child with a life long dream to play in the NFL, Niyi lacked the natural gifts required to even earn a college football scholarship. Friends and family repeated the refrain: be realistic. Niyi ignored the advice, invested in himself and walked on the Oregon State progr

Dec 3, 2015 • 2:14:21

Never Fear Failure: Jesse Itzler on Living With A SEAL, Tackling Life Plateaus & Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Never Fear Failure: Jesse Itzler on Living With A SEAL, Tackling Life Plateaus & Getting Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Jesse Itzler fast-talked his way right out of college into a recording contract, ultimately taking his music all the way to MTV, the Billboard 100 and even an Emmy. Jesse Itzler then took an entrepreneurial left-turn, creating and selling big companies — companies like Marquis Jet, the world’s largest prepaid private jet card company, and Zico Coconut Water — before wooing Spanx founder Sarah Blakely (worth over $1 billion) all the way to the altar. Jesse Itzler eats only fruit before noon. And

Nov 30, 2015 • 1:32:48

How To Navigate Holiday Landmines: ‘Tis The Season For Grace & Gratitude

How To Navigate Holiday Landmines: ‘Tis The Season For Grace & Gratitude

The holidays are a time of year for gratitude. So why do so many find it so hard to celebrate? There's a brisk chill outside. By late afternoon it's already dark. Our circadian rhythm dictates we slow down, hunker down and hibernate. But for the next month, we ignore the call of nature, mindlessly hurling ourselves into a frenzied state of overcommitted overextension. Too many obligations. Overspending on things nobody really needs. Keeping up with the Joneses yet never quite matching up. Stress

Nov 26, 2015 • 1:35:41

Marco Borges’ 22-Day Revolution: A Plant-Based Mission To Transform Mainstream Culture

Marco Borges’ 22-Day Revolution: A Plant-Based Mission To Transform Mainstream Culture

Maybe you know Marco Borges because he trains people like Pharrell. Perhaps you know him as the guy who inspired Jay-Z and Beyoncé (who he also trains) to adopt a plant-based lifestyle, then partnered up with them to launch 22-Days Nutrition – a plant-based nutrition products and meal delivery service that shuttles organic, plant-based gluten-free, soy-free and dairy-free meals anywhere in the U.S., right to your doorstep.I had never met Marco. In fact, until this past Spring, I had never even h

Nov 23, 2015 • 2:03:32

Olympian Aaron Peirsol’s Love Affair With Water

Olympian Aaron Peirsol’s Love Affair With Water

If you follow competitive swimming, Aaron Peirsol needs no introduction. The commonly spun narrative goes something like this: the greatest backstroker in swimming history, Aaron Peirsol is a giant among men. The very definition of a high performing elite athlete with a slew of world-records and Olympic gold medals to prove it. But Aaron is not his career. Aaron Peirsol is different. Let's set the stage. Aaron burst onto the international swimming scene at the age of 17, walking away from the 20

Nov 16, 2015 • 2:26:43

What is Orthorexia? When Wellness Becomes Illness — Plus Thoughts On PTSD, Self-Forgiveness & Running For Peace

What is Orthorexia? When Wellness Becomes Illness — Plus Thoughts On PTSD, Self-Forgiveness & Running For Peace

We’re back with yet another installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my normal format where we answer questions submitted by you, the listener. In this week's installment, Julie and I discuss my recent visit to Beirut to run the marathon and then take two listener questions. First we discuss blogger Jordan Younger's battle with orthorexia and her decision to let go of her vegan identity. Then, in honor of Veteran's Day, we discuss a soldier's struggle with PTSD and the journey to self-forgive

Nov 12, 2015 • 1:12:05

Live Dirty, Eat Clean: Robynne Chutkan, MD on Everything Microbiome

Live Dirty, Eat Clean: Robynne Chutkan, MD on Everything Microbiome

Our bodies are comprised of about ten trillion cells. But our microbiome — all the bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live in or on our bodies – outnumber human cells by a factor of 10. Therefore, it can be said that we are far more microorganism than human. We choose to believe that we are sentient beings, responsible for our health, moods and decisions. But the crazy truth is that to a large extent, our emotional state, propensity for disease and even our specific food cravings can all be trace

Nov 9, 2015 • 2:25:37

Grappling With GMOs: Daryl Wein & Zoe Lister-Jones On ‘Consumed’ — Making A Thriller Out of The Politics of Food

Grappling With GMOs: Daryl Wein & Zoe Lister-Jones On ‘Consumed’ — Making A Thriller Out of The Politics of Food

Most people don’t know that 80% of all processed foods currently contain genetically modified organisms. In fact, 54% Americans know virtually nothing whatsoever about the subject of GMOs. Filmmakers Daryl Wein and Zoe Lister Jones hope to change all that. Enter Consumed– the very first narrative feature film to tackle the quite controversial and incendiary subject of genetically engineered food. In the vein of Silkwood, Erin Brockovich and Traffic, Consumed is a taught political thriller of int

Nov 5, 2015 • 1:56:08

Shattering Wellness Elitism: Gunnar Lovelace’s Mission to Make Healthy Food Affordable For Everyone

Shattering Wellness Elitism: Gunnar Lovelace’s Mission to Make Healthy Food Affordable For Everyone

Who has time for ‘wellness'? I'm just trying to pay the bills. I would love to eat healthy, but I simply can't afford it. When it comes to great food – plant-based or otherwise — the common refrain is that its either too expensive, inconvenient or simply unavailable. Often it's all of the above. Although I often rebut several myths that swirl around these arguments, it’s undeniable that there is much truth in these assertions. Whole Foods has earned the moniker Whole Paycheck for a reason. If we

Nov 2, 2015 • 1:22:12

Lewis Howes: The Myth of Masculinity, The Power of Vulnerability & What It Means To Be Great

Lewis Howes: The Myth of Masculinity, The Power of Vulnerability & What It Means To Be Great

This week I celebrate my friend and fellow podcaster Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness. I met Lewis a couple years ago when we were both newbie podcasters. He did my show. I did his show. Friendship ensued. A former professional football player and team handball Olympic hopeful who bottomed out before blossoming into a successful online entrepreneur, Lewis defies the stereotype that typically accompanies most successful alpha males. With a glint in his eye, Lewis is warm, incredibly g

Oct 29, 2015 • 1:43:35

Addiction Is Not A Choice: Dr. Gabor Maté’s Call for A Compassionate & Holistic Approach To Healing

Addiction Is Not A Choice: Dr. Gabor Maté’s Call for A Compassionate & Holistic Approach To Healing

What if everything you presuppose about addiction is wrong? Enter Gabor Maté. World renowned lecturer, physician and bestselling author, today's guest is a highly distinguished, in demand and at times controversial authority with a wealth of expertise on a range of topics that span addiction, stress and childhood development. With over twelve years of first hand experience working up close and personal on Vancouver's skid row with patients severely challenged by hard core drug addictions, mental

Oct 26, 2015 • 1:29:15

Stop Staring At The Scale & Turn The Gaze Inward — The Emotional Drivers Behind Diet & Behavior (Plus: Tales From Das Plantpower Kochbuch German Book Tour)

Stop Staring At The Scale & Turn The Gaze Inward — The Emotional Drivers Behind Diet & Behavior (Plus: Tales From Das Plantpower Kochbuch German Book Tour)

On a rainy night from a little boutique hotel in the Montmartre district of Paris after a whirlwind book tour in Germany last week, I'm filled with gratitude to bring you another installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my normal format where Julie and I discuss issues currently on the brain and answer listener submitted questions. This week's topics include: * tales from Das Plantpower Kochbuch German book tour * the Berlin vegan scene * shopping at the world's first all vegan supermarket *

Oct 22, 2015 • 1:43:07

Jedidiah Jenkins: The Pursuit of Wonder, The Power of Story & Finding Truth in Adventure

Jedidiah Jenkins: The Pursuit of Wonder, The Power of Story & Finding Truth in Adventure

Author, global adventurer, social entrepreneur, human rights activist & lawyer, filmmaker and overall beautiful human. All of these labels certainly befit today's guest, yet all somehow manage to fall short. I can't quite recall how Jedidiah Jenkins first came across my radar. What I do remember is happening upon his rather stunning Instagram feed as he neared the end of a spectacular bicycle powered journey in Patagonia. Each photograph more arresting than the one prior, every image conveyed it

Oct 19, 2015 • 2:25:05

Sailesh Rao On Why Ahimsa (Nonviolence) Is An Essential Response to Climate Change

Sailesh Rao On Why Ahimsa (Nonviolence) Is An Essential Response to Climate Change

Today I am pleased to offer a conversation with environmentalist, engineer and technologist Sailesh Rao, the founder and Executive Director of environmental non-profit Climate Healers. With a focus on ahimsa — the Sanskrit word for non-violence — as an essential and perhaps the most powerful response to climate change, Climate Healers promotes technological and engineering advances aimed at clean air and reforestation. Partnering with NGOs, tribal villages, and school clubs, current projects inc

Oct 16, 2015 • 1:55:21

Better Than Steroids? Craig Heller on Thermoregulation & ‘The Glove’ That Could Revolutionize Athletics

Better Than Steroids? Craig Heller on Thermoregulation & ‘The Glove’ That Could Revolutionize Athletics

Imagine a product that could eradicate muscle fatigue in just minutes. Allow you to train substantially harder and recover exponentially faster. Maximize your training efficiency while significantly boosting strength, endurance and overall athletic performance.Sound too good to be true? Definitely. At least without failing a drug test.Now what if I told you it's neither a drug nor illegal.Impossible?First let's backup. One of (if not the) biggest limiters in athletic performance is elevated core

Oct 12, 2015 • 1:34:07

Stop Living Like You Get A ‘Do-Over’ Life

Stop Living Like You Get A ‘Do-Over’ Life

We're back with yet another installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my normal format where we answer questions submitted by you, the listener. In addition to recapping our recent visit to Washington, D.C. and our upcoming trip to Frankfurt, Germany, this week Julie and I traverse a variety of subjects, including: * the release of “Proteinaholic” by Garth Davis, MD * ‘happy traveler' – my experiments in gratitude * the risk calculus of choosing security over passion * the persistent illusion

Oct 8, 2015 • 1:12:23

Jeff Castelaz: Music As a Weapon, Solace In Cycling, Building a Life of Service & Why It’s All About The Neighborhood

Jeff Castelaz: Music As a Weapon, Solace In Cycling, Building a Life of Service & Why It’s All About The Neighborhood

Jeff Castelaz is a big deal in the music biz. A self-made guy who scraped his way from nothing to launch and manage major musical acts, found and run a successful indie label and even serve up president duties at a major record label. All of these things are very impressive and interesting. None of these things are what draw me to Jeff. Jeff is on the show because of his compelling, at times heart-wrenching but incredibly human life story. From his abusive childhood to his struggles with alcohol

Oct 5, 2015 • 2:56:44

How To Get Good At Gratitude — Plus: What It’s Like To Be Profiled In The New York Times

How To Get Good At Gratitude — Plus: What It’s Like To Be Profiled In The New York Times

Admittedly, the tweet was inspired by a little low grade frustration at utterly failing to generate any mainstream national press interest whatsoever in our book The Plantpower Way, which had recently come out. A self-reminder that you can't push buttons and expect a pat on the back. Fast forward three months to today's publication of Vegans Go Glam in The New York Times (The New York Times!) — a very large profile on our family and the growing vegan scene in Los Angeles and New York deftly penn

Oct 1, 2015 • 1:09:27

John Salley: The NBA Champion On Going Vegan For Athletic Performance, Longevity & The Environment (Plus: Why So Many Pro Athletes Die Young)

John Salley: The NBA Champion On Going Vegan For Athletic Performance, Longevity & The Environment (Plus: Why So Many Pro Athletes Die Young)

It’s one thing when a skinny runner dude starts talking about the benefits of a plant-based diet. It's another thing altogether when a 6′ 11″ 4-time NBA Champion tells you it's a good idea. Enter John Salley. Husband, father, athlete, actor, entrepreneur, talk show host, philanthropist, wellness advocate, NBA champion… and vegan. John was the first basketball player in NBA history to win four championships with three different teams in three different decades — two with the Detroit Pistons ('89

Sep 28, 2015 • 1:51:49

From A Life of Matter To A Life That Matters: Jason Garner’s Journey From Music Industry CEO to Spiritual Warrior

From A Life of Matter To A Life That Matters: Jason Garner’s Journey From Music Industry CEO to Spiritual Warrior

Imagine yourself a top executive at the very apex of the music industry food chain. Your job requires you to travel the world first class and wine and dine the biggest musical acts on the planet like Jay Z, Beyoncé, Coldplay and John Mayer. And you're making so much cash, you've twice been named to Fortune magazine's annual list of the top 20 highest paid executives under 40. Now imagine walking away from it all. Why?  Raised by a single mom in a series of unstable living situations, Jason Garne

Sep 24, 2015 • 1:57:33

Doing Good Better: William MacAskill on ‘Effective Altruism’ & How To Maximize Positive Global Impact

Doing Good Better: William MacAskill on ‘Effective Altruism’ & How To Maximize Positive Global Impact

Most of us want to do good. We devote our precious time to causes we deem worthy. We donate our precious funds to charities that appear to make a difference. We pursue careers we consider meaningful, and patronize businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base these decisions on assumptions and emotions rather than facts. As a result, even our best intentions often lead to ineffective—and sometimes downright harmful—outcomes. So how can we do b

Sep 21, 2015 • 2:08:12

Let’s Talk About Depression: Kevin Breel’s Confessions of a Depressed Comic — And What Happens When Your TED Talk Goes Supernova

Let’s Talk About Depression: Kevin Breel’s Confessions of a Depressed Comic — And What Happens When Your TED Talk Goes Supernova

Let's talk about depression. Kevin Breel didn't fit the adolescent persona you would expect to fall prey to this debilitating affliction. One of the popular kids in high school, he was team captain of his standout basketball team. A class clown who would later pursue a career in stand up comedy. The guy who could hold court around the party keg and always keep everyone else laughing. Everyone except himself. At the time, Kevin was leading a clandestine double life. A dark secret he kept well hid

Sep 17, 2015 • 3:02:49

Cowspiracy: How Animal Agriculture Is Destroying The Planet & What You Can Do About It

Cowspiracy: How Animal Agriculture Is Destroying The Planet & What You Can Do About It

A little over a year ago, I shared an amazing conversation with Kip Andersen & Keegan Kuhn, the dynamic filmmaking duo behind Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret. If you missed that episode, I encourage you to check it out here– it's one of my most popular episodes to date. An Inconvenient Truth meets Blackfish, Cowspiracy is an incredibly sobering and powerful (yet also funny and entertaining) documentary that takes a hard, unflinching look at the incredibly negative impact of animal agricult

Sep 14, 2015 • 1:51:56

How Adam Sud Lost 100 Pounds, Kicked Adderall, Reversed His Diabetes & Found A Life

How Adam Sud Lost 100 Pounds, Kicked Adderall, Reversed His Diabetes & Found A Life

I love the everyman stories. Adam Sud isn't famous. He's not a world-class performer. And he's not schilling a book. He's just an average dude living a pretty normal life. But look deeper and you'll find a rather extraordinary story. The story of a guy who completely lost himself in the bleak darkness of drug and food addiction. Hopelessly hooked since high school on the superman rush provided by Adderall, Adam spent most of his twenties isolating and high — up all night playing video games and

Sep 10, 2015 • 2:11:36

Don’t Listen to Anyone: Casey Neistat on Trusting Your Instincts & The Principles That Guide A Creative Life

Don’t Listen to Anyone: Casey Neistat on Trusting Your Instincts & The Principles That Guide A Creative Life

Today marks my third conversation with the singular Casey Neistat. Does a guy who has amassed over 100 million total views on his YouTube Channel — not to mention 1 million views daily — really need a formal introduction? Unlikely. But if for some reason this exciting filmmaker has eclipsed your radar, you can read my in depth thoughts on his extraordinary life and listen to our prior conversations HERE (RRP #73) and HERE (RRP #144). If you're well on board the Casey train, you’ve witnessed quit

Sep 7, 2015 • 1:05:04

Shame Can’t Survive The Light

Shame Can’t Survive The Light

I'm terrified. I don't want to post this episode. But hiding in the dark never helped me. Neither repression nor denial ever helped anyone. In order to grow, we need to honestly confront our past. Understand it. Then own it. Because you can't save your ass if you're trying to save face. Today I shine a light on an episode of my past that still causes me shame. Because shame can't survive the light. I'm terrified. I feel fragile. I feel vulnerable. And that's why I must post this episode. Because

Sep 3, 2015 • 1:15:42

Light Watkins on The Inner Gym: How Meditation Can Train Consciousness For Happiness

Light Watkins on The Inner Gym: How Meditation Can Train Consciousness For Happiness

I want to be happy. Everybody wants to be happy. So why is it so hard to just be happy? Many self-help gurus present happiness as a choice. The idea that happiness can be produced whenever we want, irrespective of circumstance. Simply learn to flick a certain mental switch and voila! It's an intoxicating idea. But is this axiom actually true? Meet Light Watkins. Friend, teacher and expert on mindfulness and meditation, Light proffers some interesting and perhaps somewhat controversial counterpoi

Aug 31, 2015 • 2:14:33

Mishka Shubaly On Forgiveness, Authenticity & Life As a Sober Artist

Mishka Shubaly On Forgiveness, Authenticity & Life As a Sober Artist

If you're a long-time listener of the podcast, then you’ve treated yourself to several of my conversations with today's guest. You know this guy well as my gravelly voiced, eminently talented, always charming yet generally disheveled, periodically homeless co-host — now back for a record 6th appearance on the RRP. Mishka Shubaly doesn’t care much for formalities. But if you need a resumé, his goes something like this: A self-professed povertarian, Mishka writes true stories about drink, drugs, d

Aug 27, 2015 • 2:06:38

Climber Conrad Anker on Suffering, Risk, Reward & The Allure of Meru

Climber Conrad Anker on Suffering, Risk, Reward & The Allure of Meru

Imagine bivouacking in a portaledge — you and two other guys crammed into a small mountaineering tent pitched vertically and dangling on the side of a sheer Himalayan cliff 19,000 feet above solid ground with nothing but nothing below you. Then imagine staying put for 12 days straight to weather a ferocious storm, torrential winds and temperatures that dip into twenty below territory. That’s just one harrowing peek into the life of today’s guest, Conrad Anker – a man widely considered to be the

Aug 24, 2015 • 2:17:00

The Process of Process Is Process

The Process of Process Is Process

Julie and I are back with yet another installment of Ask Me Anything, a twist on my typical long-form interview format where Julie and I engage you — the listener — by addressing the topics and questions you want discussed. This week's AMA explores: * the employment of passion * engaging in process over results * reconciling spiritual detachment with the law of attraction * releasing old ideas & changing your story; and * self-acceptance: embracing dark and light Special thanks to Steven Simps

Aug 21, 2015 • 1:15:37

Turning Adversity To Advantage: Ryan Holiday on Why The Obstacle Is The Way

Turning Adversity To Advantage: Ryan Holiday on Why The Obstacle Is The Way

I love talking to smart people. Today's guest is certainly that — and so much more. Contravening millennial stereotypes, Ryan Holiday is a prolific, rising literary talent. A maverick media strategist. Not to mention a philosopher of sorts — a guy with big ideas often at odds with the status quo. An autodidact, Ryan dropped out of college at nineteen to apprentice under acclaimed author Robert Greene, author of (among many other great books) The 48 Laws of Power*, later graduating to advise man

Aug 17, 2015 • 2:01:27

Stop Asking For Permission

Stop Asking For Permission

Julie and I are back with yet another installment of Ask Me Anything, a twist on my typical long-form interview format where Julie and I engage you — the listener — by addressing the topics and questions you want discussed.This week's AMA explores:* releasing the need for permission to live your life* empowerment via “choosing yourself”* practicing creativity in all things* confronting your fear through action* removing fear-based stimuli from your life* managing criticism* overcoming judgment a

Aug 13, 2015 • 1:25:11

The Iron Cowboy Did It! How James Lawrence Completed 50 Ironmans In 50 States In 50 Days

The Iron Cowboy Did It! How James Lawrence Completed 50 Ironmans In 50 States In 50 Days

I'm exploding with excitement about this week's hotly anticipated show. Today I sit down with James Lawrence — aka The Iron Cowboy — fresh on the heels of completing an absolutely unprecedented and mind-boggling 50 ironman-distance triathlons in 50 states in just 50 days. I honestly believe this is one of the greatest achievements in the history of (voluntary) human endurance. For the uninitiated, consider swimming 2.4 miles, pedaling your bike 112 miles and then running a marathon, 26.2 miles.

Aug 10, 2015 • 2:26:25

James & Claudia Altucher Choose Themselves: Musings On Relationships, The Power of Vulnerability & Creating Success Doing What You Love

James & Claudia Altucher Choose Themselves: Musings On Relationships, The Power of Vulnerability & Creating Success Doing What You Love

I'm so intimidated. This week Julie and I are joined by the dynamic duo of the Choose Yourself era themselves, James and Claudia Altucher — a prolific couple changing the world with insights that are empowering millions to live more dynamic, authentic lives. When someone fires off a long list of occupations in conversation, my instinct tells me that person probably isn't great at any of them. James is not that guy. Abundant in talent. A true polymath with just the right amount of self-deprecatio

Aug 6, 2015 • 2:00:45

How Chef Seamus Mullen Leveraged Holistic Lifestyle Medicine To Heal Himself

How Chef Seamus Mullen Leveraged Holistic Lifestyle Medicine To Heal Himself

Imagine yourself so debilitated by a battery of chronic ailments you can barely get out of bed. Merely walking down a simple flight of stairs or lifting a a book is excruciating. Knife-like pains cause you to scream so loudly, your neighbor calls 911. Then one day you collapse at work and awake in the hospital to discover you have suffered 36 embolisms that are filling your lungs with blood so quickly, drowning is a very real possibility. Now imagine yourself a couple years later in a tropical j

Aug 3, 2015 • 1:58:05

The Fiction of Moderation: Thoughts on The Iron Cowboy, How To Discover Your Passion & Raising “Out of the Box” Kids

The Fiction of Moderation: Thoughts on The Iron Cowboy, How To Discover Your Passion & Raising “Out of the Box” Kids

We're back with yet another installment of Ask Me Anything, a twist on my typical long-form interview format where Julie and I engage you — the listener — by addressing the topics and questions you want discussed. As a person prone to extremes, I have been spending quite a bit of time lately pondering the importance of balance and moderation in living an optimally fulfilling life. What is the role of balance when you are pursuing your best self? Is moderation in all things truly an aspirational

Jul 30, 2015 • 1:22:00

Prevent Disease & Thrive: Michelle McMacken, MD on Holistic Lifestyle Medicine & Promoting Optimal Wellness Through Plant-Based Nutrition

Prevent Disease & Thrive: Michelle McMacken, MD on Holistic Lifestyle Medicine & Promoting Optimal Wellness Through Plant-Based Nutrition

We need more doctors like Michelle McMacken, MD. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. McMacken is an assistant professor at the NYU School of Medicine, an attending primary care physician at New York City's Bellevue Hospital Center and director of the Bellevue Adult Weight Management Clinic, where she specializes in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. Interestingly, Dr. McMacken wasn't always all that intrigued by nutrition. Not surprisingly, her medical school experience was woef

Jul 27, 2015 • 1:57:11

Combating Depression Through Ultra-Endurance: Luke Tyburski’s Ultimate Triathlon

Combating Depression Through Ultra-Endurance: Luke Tyburski’s Ultimate Triathlon

Aussie born, UK-dwelling adventure athlete Luke Tyburski isn’t superman. He’s not famous nor is he a world champion. And he’s the first to say he’s just not that talented. In most ways Luke is a normal bloke. An everyman who decided to face his debilitating battle with clinical depression through the lens of adventure and ultra-endurance sports. Soccer obsessed as a young boy, from the get go Luke realized he lacked the God-given athletic gifts enjoyed by his teammates. Nonetheless, perseverance

Jul 23, 2015 • 2:19:37

The NFL’s David Carter On How A Plant-Based Diet Made Him A Better Player & A Better Human

The NFL’s David Carter On How A Plant-Based Diet Made Him A Better Player & A Better Human

It’s one thing to thrive on a plant-based diet as a skinny endurance athlete. But what about sports that place a premium on size, speed, agility, power, quickness and just plain brute force? Is it possible to compete at the highest level of the NFL not as a punt returner, not as a quarterback or even a running back, but as a defensive lineman – a position where only the absolute biggest, baddest, strongest and fastest survive? Meet David Carter — aka The 300 Pound Vegan. Introduced to the game a

Jul 20, 2015 • 2:01:09

How To Cultivate Extraordinary Relationships & The Power of Neutrality In Navigating Conflict

How To Cultivate Extraordinary Relationships & The Power of Neutrality In Navigating Conflict

I don't how long we've been together — 17 years? 16? — but I do know that Julie and I just celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary. It's been a wild, and at times astonishing ride. So suffice it to say, the subject of relationships is on my mind. So how does one attract, cultivate, nurture and sustain a relationship that isn't just healthy and intimate but is in fact extraordinary? This week's installment of Ask Me Anything is devoted to just this issue. This conversation explores: * the transf

Jul 16, 2015 • 1:59:40

Stephen Ritz On Transforming The Bronx & Generations of Kids By Turning His Classroom Into A Farm

Stephen Ritz On Transforming The Bronx & Generations of Kids By Turning His Classroom Into A Farm

Insurgent educator Stephen Ritz is truly one of the most inspiring game changers I have ever met. A South Bronx elementary school teacher and administrator, he has faced and overcome tremendous bureaucratic, political, and socio-economic odds to catapult generations of young, underprivileged at-risk students to unimaginable academic success and upwardly mobile employment — all while simultaneously reclaiming and rebuilding the Bronx from the inside out. The modality leveraged to serve this end?

Jul 13, 2015 • 1:49:44

How Do You Define True Health? Plus: Ruminations On Aging, Death & The Importance of Open Communication

How Do You Define True Health? Plus: Ruminations On Aging, Death & The Importance of Open Communication

I'm hitting a groove. Although I definitely have some sustainability concerns about posting two weekly editions of the show (have I said how much work this is?), I'm keeping my promise. So here we are again with another installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my typical guest interview format where we answer questions submitted by you, the listener. But this week it's a twist on that twist. In addition to entertaining a few listener inquiries, I gave Julie the latitude to raise a few issues

Jul 9, 2015 • 1:30:40

How Eating Raw Repaired My Health and Gave My Life Purpose With Fully Raw Kristina

How Eating Raw Repaired My Health and Gave My Life Purpose With Fully Raw Kristina

For most of her young adult life, Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram was in and out of hospitals. Constantly sick, hyperglycemic, low on energy and losing hope that she could ever feel normal. Little did Kristina know that a chance encounter with a strange man at the grocery store would soon change everything, radically and permanently altering the trajectory of her life. This week I am delighted to sit down with the effervescent and passionate Fully Raw Kristina — as she is now popularly known on the in

Jul 6, 2015 • 1:50:11

How To Be ‘Self-Full': Co-Dependency, Navigating Fear & Connecting With Who You Really Are

How To Be ‘Self-Full': Co-Dependency, Navigating Fear & Connecting With Who You Really Are

Time to step it up. I am excited to announce that today marks my commitment to henceforth deliver two episodes of the RPP per week. Each week, from today forward I will post the show every Sunday night (as usual) plus every Wednesday night (late night Pacific Standard Time). Like today, sometimes it will be a Q&A episode; other times it will be the typical one-on-one guest format. Perhaps some of them will be topic-specific mini-sodes. Time will tell. To kick off this new and exciting growth pha

Jul 2, 2015 • 1:25:48

Tucker Max Grows Up: How To Own Your Emotional Truth, Redefine Your Story & Find Happiness

Tucker Max Grows Up: How To Own Your Emotional Truth, Redefine Your Story & Find Happiness

This week I'm going out on a limb. When the opportunity arose to sit down with Tucker Max, I admit to a little discomfort and trepidation. On the one, hand, I was genuinely honored he was interested in doing the show. On the other hand, I wasn't convinced he was the right fit for what I do. To be sure, Tucker Max is a high performing super-achiever. He is incredibly bright. He is insanely accomplished. And he has millions of fans the world over. Nominated to TIME magazine's “100 Most Influential

Jun 29, 2015 • 2:27:28

Superfoods For Superlife: Traipsing the Globe In Search of Optimal Nutrition & Longevity With Darin Olien

Superfoods For Superlife: Traipsing the Globe In Search of Optimal Nutrition & Longevity With Darin Olien

What's it like to traipse the far outreaches of the globe in search of the the world’s greatest edible food sources for optimal health? Meet the Indiana Jones of Superfoods. This week my friend Darin Olien joins me to share insights and wisdom from his extraordinary adventure-based experiences as a widely recognized exotic superfoods hunter, wellness advocate & environmental activist. Darin's passion was seeded early. Attending his father’s lectures on agricultural business at the University of

Jun 22, 2015 • 2:17:31

How Josh LaJaunie Lost 200 Pounds, Ran An Ultramarathon, Transformed His Life Wholesale & Inspired His Community To Embrace Healthy Living

How Josh LaJaunie Lost 200 Pounds, Ran An Ultramarathon, Transformed His Life Wholesale & Inspired His Community To Embrace Healthy Living

Josh LaJaunie is perhaps the most inspirational everyman example of healthy, transformative living I have ever met. After 151 episodes of the podcast, our first initial conversation back in December of 2013 (RRP 63) is to this day one of the most popular, most downloaded episodes in the history of the show. If you missed it, please make a point of listening to this amazing exchange here. That conversation transpired on Skype. We had never actually met. Now we have. At Healthfest in Marshall, TX

Jun 15, 2015 • 2:12:10

The Zen of WuDe — Meditations on Buddhist Philosophy, Gratitude & The Art of Being

The Zen of WuDe — Meditations on Buddhist Philosophy, Gratitude & The Art of Being

Today my friend WuDe returns to the show to drop some mad Zen Buddhist wisdom. In case you missed it, I strongly encourage you to dial up our first conversation. RRP #87: Art & The Importance of Living Tea is a fascinating deep dive into the world, history, and ancient teachings of tea as a means to glean broader truths about health, healing, community, the environment, and oneness – the universal interconnectedness of everything. During that initial conversation, we barely scratched the surface

Jun 8, 2015 • 1:50:49

Our Misplaced Obsession With Protein: Garth Davis, MD On High Fat, Low Carb Diets, Bad Science & How To Separate Nutritional Fact From Popular Fiction

Our Misplaced Obsession With Protein: Garth Davis, MD On High Fat, Low Carb Diets, Bad Science & How To Separate Nutritional Fact From Popular Fiction

This week marks the return of Garth Davis, MD — a veteran weight loss surgeon who took it upon himself to determine exactly why so many people are plagued by obesity. A quest that led him down a deep research hole to identify the ultimate human diet to maximize and maintain weight loss; optimize human health; and prevent (and even reverse) lifestyle disease — both for himself and his patients (tune in to RRP 50 for our first conversation). About 7 years ago, the good doctor became his own patien

Jun 1, 2015 • 1:54:34

50 Ironmans. 50 Days. 50 States: The Iron Cowboy’s Assault on Impossible — Musings on Limits, Conviction, Family & Service

50 Ironmans. 50 Days. 50 States: The Iron Cowboy’s Assault on Impossible — Musings on Limits, Conviction, Family & Service

\UPDATE: July 26, 2015. He did it. Yesterday I had the great honor and privilege of running the final marathon with James, and watching him cross the finish line on his 50th ironman in 50 states in 50 days to the deafening cheers of over 1,000 fans in attendance. What James has accomplished isn't just stunning — it's truly one of the greatest achievements in the history of (voluntary) human endurance. We made plans to do a follow up podcast today, but alas he lost his voice taking the time to ta

May 24, 2015 • 1:53:53

The Mind of Daniel Pinchbeck: Evolving Consciousness To Reimagine Commerce, Community, Political Systems & The Environment

The Mind of Daniel Pinchbeck: Evolving Consciousness To Reimagine Commerce, Community, Political Systems & The Environment

Philosopher. Author. Futurist. Counter culture provocateur. Described as a mashup of James Merrill, H. P. Lovecraft, and Carlos Castaneda, I was first introduced to Daniel Pinchbeck through his rather fascinating metaphysical study of prophesy in 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl*– a book that explored humanity's precarious balance between greater self-potential and environmental disaster. Raised by Beat generation parents — his mother dated Jack Kerouac around the time On The Road exploded on th

May 21, 2015 • 1:36:02

The Need For Speed: NASCAR Driver Landon Cassill’s Plant-Based, Triathlon Fueled Success Equation

The Need For Speed: NASCAR Driver Landon Cassill’s Plant-Based, Triathlon Fueled Success Equation

It's time to explore what it takes to be competitive in one of the most popular professional sports in the United States — NASCAR. Meet Landon Cassill. Driver. Triathlete. Husband. Plant-based. Racing as far back as he can remember, at just 19 years of age Landon burst onto the national scene as the 2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year. In 2013, he broke the track record at the famous Gresham Motorsports Park track. Now 25, Landon pilots the #40 Chevrolet SS for the Hillman-Circle Sp

May 18, 2015 • 2:24:18

The Plight of “Tipper X”: How Tom Hardin Became The Most Notorious FBI Informant in the Biggest Insider Trading Case in Decades — And The Long Run To Redemption

The Plight of “Tipper X”: How Tom Hardin Became The Most Notorious FBI Informant in the Biggest Insider Trading Case in Decades — And The Long Run To Redemption

This week we explore some very new terrain. Let's kick it off with the Greek myth of Icarus. As the story goes, Daedalus — a master craftsman best known for building King Minos' labyrinth to trap the Minotaur — plied his talent to construct a pair of wax and feather wings to help him and his son Icarus escape from Minos' vendetta (it's a long story) and Crete altogether. Being the good father he was, Daedalus pled with his son not to fly too close to the sun for fear that the heat would melt the

May 11, 2015 • 2:09:04

The Spirit of Timothy Shieff — Freerunning, The Practice of Being & Living Transparently

The Spirit of Timothy Shieff — Freerunning, The Practice of Being & Living Transparently

When the question turns to living your truth, this first line from Timothy Shieff's self-authored bio says it all: I'm a Human practicing Being. Widely considered one of the world’s best Freerunners (more commonly referred to as parkour), Timothy — aka Livewire — specializes in a death and gravity defying skill set that leaves mere mortals agape. Scaling buildings and leaping off rooftops with effortless grace, Tim is a perfect physical manifestation of focus, coordination, strength, agility and

May 4, 2015 • 1:45:22

Casey Neistat’s Absolute Disregard For Failure — And the Imperative to Define Your Own Path

Casey Neistat’s Absolute Disregard For Failure — And the Imperative to Define Your Own Path

This week marks the return of my friend Casey Neistat to the podcast. Where to even begin… As a filmmaker credentialed with co-creating an HBO series and laurels from prestigious outlets like Cannes, Sundance and the Independent Spirit Awards, one would expect an artist of his pedigree to be directing feature films, documentaries and television shows for mainstream media. And yet sometime around 2010, Casey opted for the road less travelled, putting the traditional filmmaker path in his rearview

Apr 27, 2015 • 1:18:20

The Warrior Path, Finding The Love in Competition & What it Means To Live The Plantpower Way

The Warrior Path, Finding The Love in Competition & What it Means To Live The Plantpower Way

I have some serious sustainability concerns about doing two podcasts a week. It's just an absurd amount of work. But I'm keeping my promise. Plus, I'm having fun. So here we go with another round of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my typical long-form interview format where we speak to the issues you want addressed. This is my way of deepening my connection with the global community of people who enjoy the show. And community is the very thing that carries the potential energy to truly shift cultur

Apr 23, 2015 • 1:05:19

From Monk To Entrepreneur: How Andy Puddicombe Became the Modern Voice of Meditation & Mindfulness

From Monk To Entrepreneur: How Andy Puddicombe Became the Modern Voice of Meditation & Mindfulness

I was first introduced to meditation and mindfulness principles 17 years ago during my 100-day voluntary incarceration in what is more amiably referred to as rehab.Initially, I balked at the concept. How can stillness possibly improve my life?Intellectually, I attributed every decent personal achievement not to innate talent, let alone some intangible force of the Universe. Instead I credited my prodigious work ethic — a huge capacity to grind harder and longer than my peers. Get up early. Stay

Apr 20, 2015 • 1:38:42

Plant-Based On A Budget, Unleashing Your Inner Mentor & Tips For Raising Healthy Teens (Plus Win a SOMA!)

Plant-Based On A Budget, Unleashing Your Inner Mentor & Tips For Raising Healthy Teens (Plus Win a SOMA!)

It's been a while, but Julie and I are finally back with another installment of Ask Me Anything — a twist on my typical format where we answer questions submitted by you, the listener. I absolutely love this format, primarily because it connects me more deeply and authentically with the global community of people who enjoy the show. Because community is truly what it's all about. This is an exciting time for us. We have been working super hard getting everything ready for the impending release o

Apr 16, 2015 • 1:23:10

Eradicating Lifestyle Disease with Cardiologist Robert Ostfeld, MD

Eradicating Lifestyle Disease with Cardiologist Robert Ostfeld, MD

Newsflash: heart disease is still America’s #1 killer. Despite groundswell interest in all things wellness, the incidence of atherosclerotic disease is at an all-time high. One out of every two people in the United States will suffer some form of cardiac ailment. And one out of every three people will actually die of heart disease. Meanwhile, we are exporting the standard American diet overseas like it's the next blockbuster installment of The Avengers. The result? The developing world is now fa

Apr 13, 2015 • 2:10:48

How To Live To Be 100+ (And Why You Should Invest in Adventure)

How To Live To Be 100+ (And Why You Should Invest in Adventure)

Somewhere along the way, you've likely heard of something called the Blue Zones — a term coined in reference to five hidden slivers of the world that boast the highest per capita populations of centenarians – people who thrive to 100 and beyond. Unlikely locales were people not only live inordinately long, but also seem resoundingly happier than their fellow western world equals. Places where people forgot to die. This is the work of my friend Dan Buettner. A renaissance man in the truest sense,

Apr 8, 2015 • 1:38:10

How To Live More In Alignment With Your Values With Gene Baur

How To Live More In Alignment With Your Values With Gene Baur

We are all born compassionate. And we carry this powerful, inherent trait through adulthood. But often this deeply ingrained impulse becomes repressed — quelled by childhood trauma; eroded by social constraints; overwhelmed by the harried gestalt of daily life and the denial that accompanies our compulsion for convenience and immediate gratification. Today's guest is a powerful reminder of who we really are. A call to action to better align this core value of compassion with the countless choice

Apr 6, 2015 • 1:47:44

Do Epic Sh*t! Robin Arzón on The Power of Sacred Moments and Embracing Failure

Do Epic Sh*t! Robin Arzón on The Power of Sacred Moments and Embracing Failure

I'm really excited to have Robin Arzón back on the show this week. From corporate lawyer to ambassador of sweat and swagger, Robin brings the heat with unique personal style and an unwavering confidence that is matched only by her unlimited vivaciousness. In the event you missed it, I highly recommend going back and listening to our first conversation, RRP #99. You also might want to go back and read (or re-read) the blog post I wrote for that one, because it's kind of awesome. Longtime listener

Mar 27, 2015 • 1:56:34

Reinventing How To Feed The World

Reinventing How To Feed The World

Right now this spinning land mass we call Earth is host to over 7 billion hungry human mouths to feed. Our current set up for handling this relentless, growing need isn't just problematic, it's broken, outdated technology that is making us sick and decimating the planet at an unfathomable rate. If we want to preserve a vibrant planet for future generations, it is imperative we find better, more innovative, more economic, more compassionate, more sustainable ways to sate the population. This is a

Mar 23, 2015 • 1:48:35

Reimagining Fashion As Environmentally & Ethically Sound

Reimagining Fashion As Environmentally & Ethically Sound

We talk quite often about food on this podcast — particularly the health, environmental and ethical implications our collective dietary choices and the global impact of the industrialized food industry on the same. But you might be less consciously aware of the massive extent to which the garment industry impacts a wide range of concerns from global climate change to animal welfare to ethics and beyond. Fashion is a world that desperately needs an environmentally consci tion. Joshua and his work

Mar 16, 2015 • 2:09:19

Why You Should Love Louder

Why You Should Love Louder

From a young, troubled gang member facing an almost certain future of jails and institutions to becoming one of today's freshest voices in the conscious media movement, the life arc of Preston Smiles is something to behold. So it's a pleasure to welcome my friend back to the podcast. Inspirational speaker. Motivational messenger. Fount of creative positivity. All around solid, loving dude. If you are relatively new to the RRP, I strongly suggest rewinding the podcast back to my first sit down wi

Mar 9, 2015 • 1:57:28

The Ultimate Test of Human Endurance: Conquering the 4 Deserts Race Series

The Ultimate Test of Human Endurance: Conquering the 4 Deserts Race Series

Futurist and science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke famously said, the only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible. An apropos theme for my conversation with Jennifer Steinman, a documentary filmmaker who spent well over a year following four seemingly normal, far from professional athletes as they prepare for and undertake one of the most grueling, backbreaking endurance challenges on the planet — a collection of ultra-distance adventure footraces teet

Mar 6, 2015 • 1:59:11

How Can I Get My Kids To Eat Healthier? (Plus $300K+ in Giveaways!)

How Can I Get My Kids To Eat Healthier? (Plus $300K+ in Giveaways!)

Let's talk about food. Despite all the diet and nutrition content I consistently and freely generate, Julie and I are still inundated daily with inquiries like: So what exactly do you guys eat? How can I get my kids to make healthier choices? Is it possible to eat healthy on a budget? How can I overcome my cravings for unhealthy foods? And of course…Where do you get your protein? It's questions like these that led to an epiphany: I think it's time for the next book. A cookbook. However, there is

Mar 2, 2015 • 1:32:28

From Crash Victim To Elite Athlete: A NYC Firefighter’s Long Run to Wholeness

From Crash Victim To Elite Athlete: A NYC Firefighter’s Long Run to Wholeness

In 2005, New York City firefighter, avid marathoner and ironman athlete Matt Long hopped onto his bike to do what he did every day — ride from his East side Manhattan apartment north to the Randall's Island fire academy where he helped train the city’s bravest. As he crossed 52nd Street, a 20-ton bus made a right turn from the middle lane. The bus didn't just hit him, it dragged his body completely underneath, where Matt was then quite literally impaled by his bike. After receiving 68 units of b

Feb 21, 2015 • 1:49:01

‘American Sniper’ Screenwriter Jason Hall: Finding Purpose in Tragedy

‘American Sniper’ Screenwriter Jason Hall: Finding Purpose in Tragedy

Jason Hall is having a moment. The country is having a moment. Although hardly an overnight success story, it's fair to say American Sniper is this talented screenwriter's big break. A break so big he just might win his first Oscar a few days from today. But the celebratory mood is tempered by one inescapable fact: it is constructed from the tragic demise of a man named Chris Kyle. The soldier who not only serves as this contentious movie's protagonist, but was also a man Jason called friend. In

Feb 16, 2015 • 1:54:03

How We Can Change The Food Industry with “Food Babe” Activist Vani Hari

How We Can Change The Food Industry with “Food Babe” Activist Vani Hari

Remember that big deal about how the bread at Subway contains chemicals found in yoga mats? Then there was the story about how fast food French fries contain a chemical used in Silly Putty. And the whole to-do about how there’s actually no pumpkin in the Starbucks pumpkin latte. The person behind these semi-salacious, headline grabbing campaigns is this week’s guest, Vani Hari – aka Food Babe – the outspoken and often divisive food activist behind the wildly popular FoodBabe.com blog. I met Vani

Feb 9, 2015 • 1:30:05

Is Butter Really Back? Heart to Heart with Cardiologist Joel Kahn

Is Butter Really Back? Heart to Heart with Cardiologist Joel Kahn

America's #1 killer, heart disease currently kills 1 out of every 3 Americans; 70% of Americans are obese and getting fatter; and Studies forecast that by 2030, 50% of Americans will be diabetic or pre-diabetic. The great irony in all of this is that, as Dr. Kahn so astutely points out, 80-90% of all chronic health problems can be resolved via pretty simple diet and lifestyle alternations. The tricky part is translating these lifestyle alterations from theory to practice. I understand that it ca

Feb 2, 2015 • 1:46:25

Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession

Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession

What can mined from the abyss that separates ordinary from extraordinary?Although he's never pedaled a single stage of the Tour de France as a professional cyclist, Mike Cotty has done things on the bike that would make even Jens Voigt (the consensus hard man of the pro peloton) cringe.Here's a taste. Last summer Mike rode his bike 1000 kilometers non-stop across 21 mountains in the Dolomites, Eastern Alps and Swiss Alps, from Conegliano, Italy, to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France. That's over 21,000

Jan 26, 2015 • 2:24:00

How to Cultivate Your Authentic Voice With Sam Jones

How to Cultivate Your Authentic Voice With Sam Jones

This week's episode is a bit of a departure. But like Frost's road less travelled, it's a direction well worth pursuing. My podcast was borne from a love of the art of the long form conversation. Authentic expression is a predominant theme of virtually every episode. And I sheepishly admit to a slight obsession with talented people at the nadir of their creativity, expressing their specific life purpose with unapologetic conviction. Sam Jones is the embodiment and ethos of all these ideals and m

Jan 19, 2015 • 2:05:12

How Food Can Fix Your Mood With Heather Lounsbury

How Food Can Fix Your Mood With Heather Lounsbury

If we want to repair our broken health care system and move culture towards true, long-term sustainable wellness, then medicine must embrace a a new approach to healing. An approach that's so new, it's old. Less reductive, more holistic. Less diagnose & prescribe and more all-encompassing, functional and preventive. Let’s kick start that conversation. This week's guest is nutritionist, acupuncturist, herbalist, Reiki Master and expert Chinese Medicine practitioner Heather Lounsbury, author of Fi

Jan 12, 2015 • 2:18:12

Optimize Your Morning Routine To Begin Your Day Right

Optimize Your Morning Routine To Begin Your Day Right

Welcome back to our second spin around the listener Q&A merry-go-round! Due to popular demand (and all the great questions flooding our inbox), we're happy to once again banter on the subjects, issues and topics you want addressed. In this episode Julie and I cover a ton of ground, name dropping resources like an over-caffeinated publicist. Here's a top down view on the landscape: * The importance of the morning ritual to optimize your day; * Inspirational and educational books, websites, podc

Jan 8, 2015 • 1:09:12

Why Purpose Is The Strongest Form of Activism

Why Purpose Is The Strongest Form of Activism

What if the path you think you're meant to be living isn't your path at all? I grappled with this mental and spiritual Rubik’s cube for decades. Only now — at 48 — do I feel like I have any insight whatsoever into this quandary. Not so with today’s guest. After a drunken car accident at age 19, Jake Ducey had an epiphany: maybe, just maybe, the traditional promise of the American Dream isn't my path to happiness and personal fulfillment. What did he do with this realization? He up and quit schoo

Jan 5, 2015 • 1:51:08

The Best of 2014 (Part 2)

The Best of 2014 (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of our second annual Best of the RRP Anthology series. If you haven't already, I suggest listening to The Best of 2014 Part 1 first. Once again, this is a compendium of some of my favorite conversations of 2014. Our way of saying thanks. Our way of giving back. Our way of trying to catapult you into the new year armed with the information and inspiration required to make it your best year yet. Once again, it's worth reflecting upon the incredible year that was 2014. My blessing

Jan 1, 2015 • 1:55:48

The Best of 2014 (Part 1)

The Best of 2014 (Part 1)

This is the time of year for celebration. This is the time of year for giving back. This is the time of year for gratitude. This is the time of year for reflection. So let's do all those things. Welcome to the second annual Best of the RRP Anthology. This is our way of reflecting back. Our way of expressing gratitude. Our way of giving thanks for taking this journey with us. I pride myself on bringing a wide variety of personalities, opinions and attitudes to the show. When I look back over 201

Dec 29, 2014 • 1:51:47

High Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais on How To Master Mindfulness in Sports & Life

High Performance Psychologist Michael Gervais on How To Master Mindfulness in Sports & Life

At the highest echelons of sport, all the athletes are supremely talented. All have devoted their lives to being the best they can be. All train as hard as they possibly can. And all are optimizing their sleep, nutrition and recovery to glean every extra edge imaginable. So what distinguishes the gold medalist from the also ran? Is it luck? Talent? Support? Resources? Of course every result is significantly influenced by some combination of these important variables. But all things being equal,

Dec 22, 2014 • 2:05:50

How To Pursue Your Dream When Your Partner Is Non-Supportive | Ask Me Anything |

How To Pursue Your Dream When Your Partner Is Non-Supportive | Ask Me Anything |

And now for something completely different… In an effort to create a little more intimacy, a little more community, and a little more connection with you — the audience — I thought I would open the show up to your burning questions. Talk about what you want to talk about for a change. A few weeks back I put the word out for question submissions and you responded — our inbox was flooded with e-mails. So here we are. My first spin with a Q&A format. I picked a handful of queries I thought would ma

Dec 18, 2014 • 1:19:11

Have You Ever Been Excited For Now?

Have You Ever Been Excited For Now?

IN-Q returns. It's time to question everything. It's time to get excited for now. If you've been on this journey with me for a while, no doubt RRP 81 seared Q into your permanent consciousness. If you’re new to the show, I strongly suggest you give that episode a listen first. Not only is it an epic conversation, it will give you some crucial context and foundation for today's mind meld. Nonetheless, here's a quick breakdown on the impressive IN-Q curriculum vitae: Rapper. Actor. Teacher. Songwr

Dec 15, 2014 • 1:34:16

Your Imperfections Make You Human. Your Humanity Makes You Influential (Part 2)

Your Imperfections Make You Human. Your Humanity Makes You Influential (Part 2)

Welcome back for Part 2 of my conversation with Teen Whisperer Josh Shipp. You haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Go do that first, then come on back. It will save me some explaining. But as long as we're on the subject, let's recap the situation. Josh is a recognized teen behavior expert well known for helping adults understand teens and teens understand themselves. He’s worked with, appeared on and/or contributed to MTV, CNN, FOX, The New York Times, 20/20, Anderson Cooper Live, Oprah.com and Goo

Dec 11, 2014 • 1:56:54

Why Every Kid is One Caring Adult Away From Being a Success Story (Part 1)

Why Every Kid is One Caring Adult Away From Being a Success Story (Part 1)

The road gets narrower. In sobriety, this phrase gets tossed around early and often. When I was new to recovery, I had no idea what these words meant. Now I catch myself reprising this mantra daily. Translation: left to my own devices, I will unconsciously and obsessively latch onto and lose myself in almost anything that promises to remove me from myself, take me out of the moment, numb my emotions, undermine my productivity and (preferably) isolate me from other humans — this is alcoholism. If

Dec 8, 2014 • 1:52:47

To Struggle Is To Be Alive

To Struggle Is To Be Alive

Lots of excitement and anticipation about today’s guest. One of the most lauded, celebrated and accomplished athletes on the planet, let me introduce you to the guy who can seemingly run forever: Dean Karnazes. We're talking about a guy TIME magazine named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.” Men's Fitness magazine hailed him as one of the fittest men on the planet. An internationally recognized endurance athlete, NY Times bestselling author, in demand public speaker, and s

Dec 1, 2014 • 2:19:28

How To Maintain Optimal Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health During The Holidays

How To Maintain Optimal Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health During The Holidays

Prepare thyself, because ready or not, the holiday season is indeed upon us. For most, this is that special time of year when — whether by conscious choice or simply due to external circumstance — we find ourselves overeating, overspending and simply overindulging in anything and everything, all in the name of celebratory merriment. When we're not charging it on the card or spread paper thin desperately trying to fulfill all the heightened expectations this time of year presents, we find ourselv

Nov 24, 2014 • 1:52:30

How One Man Overcame Alcoholism, Lost 150 Pounds & Conquered Badwater, The World’s Toughest Footrace

How One Man Overcame Alcoholism, Lost 150 Pounds & Conquered Badwater, The World’s Toughest Footrace

I’m obsessed with the idea that we can all do and be better. That's what this show is about — a loud and clear call to action. A graceful nudge to help anyone and everyone not just understand, but actually believe that we are all capable of so much more than we often allow ourselves to accept. Enter David Clark. It’s fun to interview the celebrated. But quite honestly there is just something far more personally gratifying about sharing the story of an anonymous, everyman hero. What truly moves a

Nov 17, 2014 • 2:37:48

On Why Good Food Should Be an Everyday Right for Everybody

On Why Good Food Should Be an Everyday Right for Everybody

You could say this show has been on a bit of a plant-based tear lately, and this week it continues with with my friend Bryant Terry – eco-chef, cookbook author, educator and most interesting to me, a renown social justice activist focused on promoting and healthy, just, affordable and sustainable food systems for all people – particularly the underprivileged living in underserved urban communities. His goal? To foster awareness, promote change and create opportunities for people living in urban

Nov 10, 2014 • 2:03:52

Lisa Lange’s Vision For a Better World & Why It’s Cool To Be Compassionate

Lisa Lange’s Vision For a Better World & Why It’s Cool To Be Compassionate

Confession time. I’m the first to admit that my initial reasons for adopting a plant-based lifestyle were selfish. I was overweight. I felt lousy. I looked lousy. I had a health scare. Basically, I just wanted to look and feel better. I wanted to enjoy my kids at their energy level. I wasn’t ready to succumb to middle age defeat. So I took the leap. A leap without much expectation I might add. Then the miracle. I dropped 50 pounds. My vitality returned. That long-gone youthful glow restored. I d

Nov 3, 2014 • 2:17:07

Badwater – What It’s Like to Run 135 Miles Across The Desert

Badwater – What It’s Like to Run 135 Miles Across The Desert

This show is about chasing dreams. Making stuff happen. Helping others. And sharing the journey. We can all use a little education. Some solid information. And a dose of experience-based inspiration to guide our own path towards self-betterment. My goal is to help you see and understand that we are generally our own self-limiter. That we are all capable of being better and doing more, irrespective of circumstances. That we all have a more authentic self lying dormant within yearning to be more s

Oct 27, 2014 • 2:20:47

On Letting Go Of Perfectionism & Why We Should “Lean In” To Positive Change

On Letting Go Of Perfectionism & Why We Should “Lean In” To Positive Change

I say it all the time. Change is not an overnight miracle, people. I know there's nothing like the neatly packaged narrative of the overnight success story, but honestly that’s just well, not that honest. The truth is that long-lasting, sustainable personal growth is never instantaneous. It’s messy. Non-linear. Two steps backwards for every step in the right direction. It’s forged out of self-experimentation, research, discomfort, failure, courage, and all too often a lot of stumbling around in

Oct 20, 2014 • 1:53:13

On Why “Pain Don’t Hurt” and What It Takes to Overcome Extraordinary Obstacles

On Why “Pain Don’t Hurt” and What It Takes to Overcome Extraordinary Obstacles

Life throws all of us obstacles. Everyone meets barriers. Nobody is immune from setbacks. It’s how we confront and navigate past the curve balls life throws that moulds character and ultimately defines who we really are. Do you crumble or rise to the challenge? Do you shrink down and become the victim? Or do you stand tall and walk through adversity like a warrior? And what do you do if everything just goes to shit? You are hard pressed to find a man who has met so much adversity with such a gro

Oct 13, 2014 • 2:29:36

Tim Van Orden Runs Beyond The Kale — Why Personal Growth Begins With Self-Acceptance

Tim Van Orden Runs Beyond The Kale — Why Personal Growth Begins With Self-Acceptance

If you are a consistent listener to this show, then you know very well that my goal is to elucidate the experience, insights and knowledge of my guests as a tool to aid you on your progress towards greater self-actualization. Food is a super important aspect of this process. I believe it’s the best place to begin the process of transforming your life. But it’s also easy to get overly caught up in the dogmatic aspects of diet and nutrition. Unnecessarily boxed in by labels. Overly focused on deta

Oct 6, 2014 • 2:18:32

Millennials & Why It’s Cool To Be Conscious and Actively Involved

Millennials & Why It’s Cool To Be Conscious and Actively Involved

The subject of “Millennials” generally conjures up adjectives like lazy or entitled. No work ethic. Spoiled brats, the lot of them. TIME Magazine went so far as to call millennials the “Me Me Me Generation”. This has not been my experience with the teens and twenty-somethings among us. In fact, I can honestly say that I find myself relating to many millennials better than I relate to my own generation. Maybe that just makes me juvenile. But that's a perspective lazier that the millennial stereot

Sep 29, 2014 • 2:26:03

From Chubby Kid to Celebrated Athlete & Host of Dancing With The Stars

From Chubby Kid to Celebrated Athlete & Host of Dancing With The Stars

Some people are artists. Others are athletes. It's the rare individual who can excel at both. As I kid, I was interested in sport and things creative. But for some reason, I came to the conclusion that you just can't do it all. I had to pick and never the ‘twain shall meet. Call it a left brain, right brain thing. Most of us lean in one direction. We're either logical and calculated by nature, or we're whimsical dreamers. We settle on a side and call it a day. But what if we really could excel a

Sep 22, 2014 • 1:58:21

“Of Mice and Me” — The Journey From Being Loved To Giving Love

“Of Mice and Me” — The Journey From Being Loved To Giving Love

Safe to say I am mildly obsessed with Ganesh, the famous Hindu elephant boy god. Even if you don't know anything about this odd creature or what he represents, you likely know who I'm talking about. The iconic youngster’s unmistakeable visage is ubiquitous these days — adorning yoga studios, hanging around people’s homes, emblazoned on t-shirts and even splayed across brick wall street art in hipster neighborhoods across America. But how does this have anything to do with this week’s guest? Pati

Sep 15, 2014 • 2:34:43

It’s Your Job To Be The Dopest Version of You

It’s Your Job To Be The Dopest Version of You

Wise words that capture the essence of this week's guest, Preston Smiles. When you meet Preston, you immediately understand who this guy is. He wears it on his sleeve. It's written all over his face. He just is exactly who he is. It's much harder to describe Preston in words. But I'll give it a shot. A leader in the emergent world of conscious media, Preston is a pretty unique cat — one of the most present, focused, passionate, open and giving people I have ever met. But honestly, everything th

Sep 8, 2014 • 2:13:41

The Power of Community to Catalyze Positive Social Change

The Power of Community to Catalyze Positive Social Change

In case you missed it, and because it's highly relevant to today's show, let's begin this week's offering with a read (or re-read?) of a piece I posted a while back on Medium.com entitled, Why You Should Stop Hacking Your Life & Invest in The Journey. Before you pounce on me for going all Grandpa Roll on you, let me point out that I’m all for efficiencies. But I’m more about the 10,000 hours of hard work that goes into creating something amazing. The hustle, passion, focus, and grit required to

Sep 1, 2014 • 2:28:12

From Professional Athlete to Bestselling Author and Beyond – The Story of a Most Unlikely Entrepreneurial Success

From Professional Athlete to Bestselling Author and Beyond – The Story of a Most Unlikely Entrepreneurial Success

It’s been a crazy week. This past Monday, we launched our new iOS mobile app to immediate and rave reviews, posted our 100th episode and surpassed 3 million podcast downloads. Pretty awesome, thanks entirely to you guys — the audience. Most appreciated. But how did all these momentous milestones mysteriously transpire on the exact same day? I call this the principle of Universal Synchronicity. In my book, I wrote something like, “when purpose aligns with faith, the Universe will conspire to supp

Aug 25, 2014 • 2:14:45

The Power of Community for Transformation

The Power of Community for Transformation

100 EPISODES! Wow. I can't believe how amazing this podcast journey has been. Over the last week, I have been flooded with inquiries on social media – so who is going to be the special guest for the big episode 100? A lot of speculation. Big names getting thrown around with anticipatory question marks. I understand the appeal. But this landmark has me sentimental. Thinking a lot about what was going on in my life when I made the decision to start this show. And when perceived through this lens,

Aug 18, 2014 • 2:07:16

From Corporate Lawyer to Ambassador of Sweat & Swagger — How to Undo Ordinary and Tell Your Own Story

From Corporate Lawyer to Ambassador of Sweat & Swagger — How to Undo Ordinary and Tell Your Own Story

I like to think this show sparks that fire by seeking out and sharing the stories of those who fan my flames. A mixed bag of inspiration and education. A diversity of in-depth conversations: life experiences, incredible personal stories, tales of transformation and a wealth of information to light your personal path towards maximum life satisfaction. A grab-bag toolbox to help you escape the status quo doldrums of life, raise your personal vibration and simply live better. At the end of the day,

Aug 11, 2014 • 2:18:55

How One Man Reimagined His Life, Went Off-Grid & Found His Zen

How One Man Reimagined His Life, Went Off-Grid & Found His Zen

Today we go off-grid. As some of you know, this show was launched from a yurt on Hawaii. It was about a year and half ago. At the time, we were at a crossroads. Unsure about our family's future in Los Angeles, we were looking for something new and different. Then out of the blue, a unique opportunity arose and we seized it. An opportunity for myself, my wife and our kids to see and embrace a different approach to life. Next thing we knew, we found ourselves living at Common Ground– a living, bre

Aug 4, 2014 • 2:27:09

How A Panic Attack On National TV Led To Meditation As The Path To Happiness

How A Panic Attack On National TV Led To Meditation As The Path To Happiness

Everyone loves a good transformation story. We like it even better when it’s super dramatic. Preferably framed to appear like it all went down like some kind of overnight miracle. Bonus points for million dollar paydays, instantaneous cures, extreme but effortless weight loss and age reversal. But that’s just not how this stuff works, people. Growth and change are hard. And never overnight. It’s a process. 2, 3, 5 even 10 steps backwards for every single step in the right direction. Rinse & rep

Jul 27, 2014 • 1:30:41

Balance, Surrender, Faith & Risking It All To Live Your Best Life

Balance, Surrender, Faith & Risking It All To Live Your Best Life

Finding balance in life. Developing trust in something bigger than yourself. Surrendering your self-will. Relying on faith to guide you. And the courage to risk it all for the sake of living your best, most authentic life. Today marks the return of my erstwhile co–host, mother of my children and my wife of 11 years. Julie Piatt. Last week we celebrated our anniversary by renewing our vows. A small little ceremony with just the kids, it was a meaningful way to pay tribute to this journey we've ta

Jul 21, 2014 • 2:04:47

[EXPLICIT] The Post-Punk Algonquin Round Table: Peace, Plants & PMA

[EXPLICIT] The Post-Punk Algonquin Round Table: Peace, Plants & PMA

Oh snap — s*$%t is about to get real! Back by popular demand, I am overjoyed to bring together two of my most popular repeat guests on the RRP — John Joseph and Mishka Shubaly– for an epic threesome. Call it my Post-Punk Algonquin Round Table: uncensored ruminations NYC style on sobriety, writing books, eating plants, running ridiculously long distances, expanding consciousness, walking a spiritual path and PMA — John's personal mantra for positive mental attitude. I cannot overstate how much I

Jul 14, 2014 • 2:31:01

How One Man Reinvented Himself Wholesale — Ruminations On Simplicity, Life In the Zone & The Great Iceberg of Consciousness

How One Man Reinvented Himself Wholesale — Ruminations On Simplicity, Life In the Zone & The Great Iceberg of Consciousness

I started this show because I truly believe that too many of us are wasting our lives in a reflexive daze. Disconnected from who we are, what makes our hearts beat and what we truly need to be happy. Just trying to make it through the day intact. Pay the bills. And make ends meet so we can numb out to Dancing With The Stars. Living for the weekend, we celebrate by getting drunk and then do it all over again. You know what I’m talking about. It's no way to live. Believe me, I tried. Remember when

Jul 7, 2014 • 2:44:12

Embracing a Sustainable Lifestyle Philosophy That Transcends Diet

Embracing a Sustainable Lifestyle Philosophy That Transcends Diet

Today we’re back with some heavy nutrition talk! There is so much confusion out there about diet, food & optimal health. It's enough to make even the most discerning, conscientious consumer’s head split wide open in frustration. Exasperated, we end up simply paralyzed — continuing to perpetuate unhealthy eating habits that enslave us to an inevitable future of disease, obesity and dependence upon the pharmaceutical industry. My humble opinion? Last week's Time Magazine cover story on the comebac

Jun 29, 2014 • 2:07:08

From Soccer Star to Sports Agent — How To Pursue Your Dream Job, The Elements of Athletic Greatness & Running on Plants

From Soccer Star to Sports Agent — How To Pursue Your Dream Job, The Elements of Athletic Greatness & Running on Plants

Must be nice to have your life [sneer]……I wish I could…. [fill in the blank, with scorn]….but some people have to work for a living [biting sarcasm]. The easy road is to resent those that have what you want. Or at least more of what you wish you had. Actually it's more of a cop out than an easy road. But a cop out most of us take (usually unconsciously), which in turn leads to nothing good. Envy, anger, denial, self-loathing and defeatism are but a few of the common and predictable human emotion

Jun 23, 2014 • 1:46:23

“Cowspiracy”: The Devastating Global Impact of Industrialized Animal Agriculture on the Health of Our Planet

“Cowspiracy”: The Devastating Global Impact of Industrialized Animal Agriculture on the Health of Our Planet

You care about the planet, right? Of course you do. We're all concerned about global climate change, melting ice caps, fracking, the pollution of our oceans and all the many more issues we currently face that threaten Earth's long term sustainable health. As such, we do our best to be good planetary citizens. To keep our carbon footprint light, we eat local, recycle and compost. We opt for the bike and leave the hybrid car in the garage to reduce our fossil fuel dependance. We've swapped our lig

Jun 16, 2014 • 1:39:03

The Power of Plants to Nourish & Heal

The Power of Plants to Nourish & Heal

Imagine this: you are a practicing pediatric ER doctor; all day long every day you treat kids that are not just overweight, but obese. More than obese, these kids are sick — really sick. What do you do? Well, you can do what most doctors do – tell the kids to ditch the salt, sugar and fat; swap the video games for some fresh air; maybe prescribe some medication for the cholesterol or blood pressure; then move on to the next patient. No time to linger…. Or you can take a harder road. Despite a fe

Jun 9, 2014 • 1:47:53

Path to Olympic Gold – Mind Over Matter (Part 2)

Path to Olympic Gold – Mind Over Matter (Part 2)

Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with the lovely Rebecca Soni! To recap from Monday, Reb is a two-time World Swimmer of the Year; a multiple Olympic gold medalist & World Record Holder; a six-time NCAA Champion; a giant inspiration, especially to young women across the globe; as well as a beach dweller, dog owner, basic delight & overall legend now focused on giving back to sport through Atlas Ventures– brain training young athletes on the mental aspects of peak performance along with her be

Jun 5, 2014 • 1:29:06

The Mental Aspects of Peak Athletic Performance (Part 1)

The Mental Aspects of Peak Athletic Performance (Part 1)

When I use the word “best” in reference to my guests, I mean it. Today's guest truly earns the adjective. If you follow the sport of competitive swimming, then this woman needs no introduction. Quite simply put, Rebecca Soni is one of the most accomplished athletes in the world, period. Here are just a few of her notables: 2-time Olympian (2008 / 2012) 6-time Olympic medalist Multiple world record holder 1st woman to earn back to back Olympic Gold Medals in the 200-meter breaststroke Broke the W

Jun 1, 2014 • 1:33:55

Zen & The Art & Importance of Living Tea

Zen & The Art & Importance of Living Tea

Today we delve into an entirely new world. The world of tea. I can hear you now: Tea?? Really? Why should I care about tea? I've been enjoying the podcast a lot lately, Rich. But I'm not sure about this…I think you might have lost the thread this week.  A couple years ago I would have probably said the same thing. I don't feel that way anymore. So if you are thinking of skipping this episode because on the surface it doesn't sound like something you are interested in, reconsider. Because — and a

May 25, 2014 • 2:08:44

Eat Concrete, Not Meat

Eat Concrete, Not Meat

People say people don’t change. Bullshit. I have the great honor of seeing and participating in lives that have changed so dramatically the people they are today bear almost no resemblance to who they once were. Weight loss, sure – I see that all the time. I'm talking more about drastic career changes; dramatic spiritual awakenings; and impossible recovery from profound addictions. I'm talking about people who change from that person you’d shuffle across the street to avoid – literal mental insa

May 19, 2014 • 1:52:53

The Transformative Power of Practicing Gratitude

The Transformative Power of Practicing Gratitude

Unless you are a new listener to the show, then you very well may be fatigued by my show opening mantra. If so, you're out of luck, because I'm going to repeat it here anyway: Each week I bring you the best most forward thinking, paradigm busting minds in health, fitness, athleticism, creativity, diet, nutrition, art, entrepreneurship, personal growth & spirituality…. The goal is simple: to empower YOU with the tools, the knowledge, the inspiration and motivation to take your life to the next le

May 11, 2014 • 2:01:03

Building a Legacy on Athleticism, Faith & Humility (Part 2)

Building a Legacy on Athleticism, Faith & Humility (Part 2)

Today were back with Ultraman competitor and EPIC5 finisher Christian Isakson for Part 2 of our conversation. Thanks for all the great comments and feedback I received on social media this week in response to Part 1. If you haven’t listened to that one yet dial it up first before tuning in here Part 2 just gets better. We delve into Christian's racing. He walks us through his first-hand experience completing EPIC5 and what it took to put his imprimatur on last year's Ultraman World Championships

May 8, 2014 • 1:47:38

How Endurance, Faith, Family & Service Equate to Success (Part 1)

How Endurance, Faith, Family & Service Equate to Success (Part 1)

Today's guest is a guy I relate to on so many levels. Like a big Venn diagram of overlapping circles — ultra-endurance multi-sport athlete, dad, husband, Ultraman competitor and EPIC5 finisher.Today's guest is unique in that he is the only guy I have ever had on the show who, like me, has competed in both the Ultraman World Championships and EPIC5 (not that there are very many of us – I think only a few).Today’s guest is also unique for his strong sense of faith, directed purpose and commitment

May 5, 2014 • 1:55:44

Surfing For Change: Buy Local, Surf Global

Surfing For Change: Buy Local, Surf Global

So many things wrong in the world. Melting ice caps. Greenhouse gas emissions. Global climate change. GMO Frankenfoods. Depleted soils. Poisoned fish. Rampant childhood obesity. Unsustainable food systems. Horrifying school lunch programs. Unprecedented hurricanes. Insane tsunamis. Constant forest fires. And oh yeah – how about that Texas-sized flotilla of plasticized garbage goo floating out in the Pacific somewhere? I could go on like this all day. We all could. Because in truth it's easy to i

Apr 28, 2014 • 1:33:09

IN-Q On Reimagining Your Truth

IN-Q On Reimagining Your Truth

The past couple weeks we went deep into nutrition. Now it's time to take a new direction. To delve into spirit. Creativity. And art. All powerful vehicles for connecting with, unlocking and ultimately expressing the authentic truth of who you are — the crux of life transformation. Today we Reimagine Your Truth. Today we meet IN-Q. Rapper. Actor. Teacher. Songwriter & internationally revered spoken word artist. Wait a minute — what?? A poet? How could spoken word, rap music and this guy possibly

Apr 21, 2014 • 1:44:55

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

Wow! Last week's guest, T. Colin Campbell, got a huge response. It's only a week since publication and the episode is well on its way to becoming one of the most popular editions of the RRP to date. Glad you enjoyed it and — as always — thanks for tuning in. Because the Dr. Campbell conversation introduced a large new population to the show, thought I would take a brief moment to clarify what we do here. You may think this is just another podcast focused on running & triathlon. I love those subj

Apr 14, 2014 • 1:30:24

China Study Critics & How Plant-Based Nutrition Can Prevent & Reverse Disease

China Study Critics & How Plant-Based Nutrition Can Prevent & Reverse Disease

This week we hit a huge milestone – 2 MILLION DOWNLOADS!  Wow. I was blown away when we hit 1 million after about a year since we started this experiment. Then just five months later, we hit the second million. I am beyond words. I love doing the podcast, love it. I do this for you. So it means more than you can imagine that it has found a passionate and loyal audience. With utmost sincerity, I thank you from the bottom of my heart and promise to honor your commitment to the show by striving to

Apr 7, 2014 • 1:36:47

The Spiritual Road to Athletic Supremacy

The Spiritual Road to Athletic Supremacy

I had to put my dog down the other day. I want to tell you about it. It might seem unrelated to introducing today's podcast guest, but it's not. So bear with me. Bodhi was a great dog. Indeed, a prince. But over the last several months, cancer took the upper hand. Tumors filled his left lung until it shut down, diseased cells metastasizing at a horrible pace until the poor guy could barely lift his head, let alone stand up. Stalwart, Bodhi hid his pain well. But it was there; unmistakable and un

Mar 31, 2014 • 2:12:32

Leveraging Plant-Based Nutrition to Treat, Prevent & Reverse Disease

Leveraging Plant-Based Nutrition to Treat, Prevent & Reverse Disease

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of being a keynote speaker & instructor on the Holistic Holiday at Sea — 1500 people cohabiting for 7 days on a Caribbean cruise ship for the specific purpose of learning more about health. How to eat better. And live more fully. When I agreed to participate, I had no idea the magnitude of this event. The incredible scale of this thing. I’m not a cruise ship kind of guy. Quite honestly, I prefer a shack on a deserted beach to a floating mall housing 2200. I wa

Mar 24, 2014 • 1:23:17

From Chubby Kid to Plantpowered, Marathon Running Host of Australian Idol

From Chubby Kid to Plantpowered, Marathon Running Host of Australian Idol

I'm told that Osher Gunsberg is quite the thing Down Under. Under former stage name Andrew G he lit up Australian airwaves as host of the popular Channel V– the Oz version of MTV's TRL– and went on to host Australian Idol, Live to Dance here in US with Paula Abdul, and more recently was the guy giving out roses back in his homeland on The Bachelor. That stuff is cool I suppose. Good on ya mate. But that's not how I know Osher. In fact, I've never seen him once on television and didn't even know

Mar 17, 2014 • 1:56:39

Why You Should Choose Yourself

Why You Should Choose Yourself

I love people who ask questions other people aren't asking. See trends others don't see. Have the courage to try a new approach. Risk the illusion of security. Think differently. Jump into the abyss with nothing but faith and their own resolve in search of answers. And refuse to wait for permission to simply do. In a certain sense, this dictate can be boiled down to a singular principle — people who Choose Themselves. And this is what today's guest is all about. Enter James Altucher. Where to ev

Mar 10, 2014 • 1:38:54

Leveraging Mindfulness to Change Your Life

Leveraging Mindfulness to Change Your Life

Jonathan Fields is a super popular guy. There is a good reason for that, which I'm going to get into in a minute. Before I do, I wanted to check in with you in a bit about what we do over here at the RRP. I have the feeling that Jonathan's appeal will attract some cool new people to the audience (welcome!), so I wanted to take a quick moment to recap the mission. Yes, I am a plant-based endurance athlete. And yes, I do have many plant-based enthusiasts on this show. But this is hardly a narrowly

Mar 3, 2014 • 1:32:20

Making It Count and How To Do More

Making It Count and How To Do More

Simple yet profound words from this week's guest, a man in full embrace of the ethos of living an impactful, creative, authentic life in overdrive. Uncompromising. Unapologetic. Filmmaker, photographer, builder, father, humanitarian, athlete. But most of all, an artist leveraging his boundless creative energy to tell personal stories that inspire all of us to find the adventure in life. To invest in experience. To be bold. And to do more — both for yourself and for others. I first became aware o

Feb 24, 2014 • 1:10:39

Breaking the Shackles of Apartheid in Medicine

Breaking the Shackles of Apartheid in Medicine

We need more doctors in the world like Dr. Frank Lipman. Western medicine is astounding when it comes to treating acute, isolated conditions — a catastrophic injury, an arterial blockage or a serious infection, for example. But how does it fare when it comes to preventing disease, particularly chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, obesity and countless other conditions sweeping the globe like a modern day plague? Well, not so well. On this I think we can all agree. On that note, when w

Feb 17, 2014 • 1:39:18

How Adam Transformed His Life, Dropped 50 lbs & Became the 1st Person to Run the 163 Mile Pan-Mass Challenge

How Adam Transformed His Life, Dropped 50 lbs & Became the 1st Person to Run the 163 Mile Pan-Mass Challenge

Straight up, this conversation encapsulates every aspiration I ever had for the show when I embarked upon this podcast journey a little over a year ago: inspiration, in the form of a relatable everyman guest sharing his personal story openly and honestly with absolute humility and a vulnerability that is rare in today's panoply of admirable role models. We get emotional. We get real. We get authentic. There's even a few tears. If you're not moved by Adam' story, then check yourself for a pulse.

Feb 10, 2014 • 1:37:59

On the Spirituality of Peak Athletic & Life Performance

On the Spirituality of Peak Athletic & Life Performance

American Ninja Warrior. Calisthenics freak. Battlebar champion. Muscle Beach staple. Parkour artist. Spiritual crusader. Social entrepreneur. These are just a few labels we can attach to the badass known as Travis Brewer. But what is truly inspiring about this airborne athlete with a conscience is his mission to live life to the fullest. Catalyzing positive impact through movement to make the world a better place. And inspire others to become more of who they are. For Travis, it's an inside job.

Jan 29, 2014 • 1:45:29

On Running Across America For A GMO-Free USA

On Running Across America For A GMO-Free USA

What do you do when your twelve-year-old son announces he’s going to run across America? That's the dilemma Brett & Kris Wilcox faced, hoping that in time their son David would simply forget about his crazy idea — “it's a phase….he'll grow out of this fantasy eventually……right?” Well, David refused to let up. In fact, he doubled down. On the heels of becoming the fastest freshman cross country runner in his region of Alaska, David became more determined than ever to become the 2nd 15-year old ev

Jan 23, 2014 • 1:50:07

Plantpowered Dietitian & Author on Blue Zones, BigFood, Straight Edge Punk & Eating For Ultra-Endurance Performance

Plantpowered Dietitian & Author on Blue Zones, BigFood, Straight Edge Punk & Eating For Ultra-Endurance Performance

Matt is a cool dude. Can't believe it took the podcast for us to finally meet in person. Not only do we have plenty of common points of interest and intersection — plant-based nutrition, eating for performance and ultra-endurance athletics topping the list — Matt knows from whence he comes. With a Nutritional Science degree from Pennsylvania State University and a Public Health Nutrition degree from Loma Linda University (yes – that “Blue Zone*” Loma Linda where everyone eats plants and lives li

Jan 16, 2014 • 2:10:32

On Sobriety, Prison & His Quest to Become The Fastest Human To Run Across The United States

On Sobriety, Prison & His Quest to Become The Fastest Human To Run Across The United States

People ask me all the time, “Who inspires you, Rich?” For the most part, the people that inspire me are people you've never heard of. Everyman guys like Josh LaJaunie who toil tirelessly yet essentially anonymously to actualize profound personal change. The single dad working two jobs that still finds a way to lose 50 pounds, get off his statin medication and run his first 10K. Or the soldier stationed in the Middle East doing his best to eat plant-based despite confronting tremendous daily obst

Jan 9, 2014 • 2:29:35

[EXPLICIT] The Punk Iconoclast on GMO’s, The “V” Word & Expanding Consciousness

[EXPLICIT] The Punk Iconoclast on GMO’s, The “V” Word & Expanding Consciousness

S$#*t's about to get raw. Authentic. And real. Back by popular demand, Cro-Mags' frontman John Joseph– aka “Bloodclot” — returns to the podcast today to do what he does best – light fires, blow stuff up and burn the house down. All for the sake of getting people to wake up, expand consciousness and take control of our lives. Weaned from the ailing womb of Scorsese's Mean Streets, JJ is a true American original. Lower East Side thief, abuse survivor, drug dealer & brawling gutter rat reborn as sp

Dec 23, 2013 • 2:18:51

On Chasing Dreams & His New Book “Beat The Devil”

On Chasing Dreams & His New Book “Beat The Devil”

Third time's a charm. Show favorite Mishka Shubaly returns to the podcast today for round 3 to chat about addiction, sobriety, rock ‘n roll, ultrarunning, relationships, writing, creativity and his fantastic new Kindle Single, Beat The Devil. But mostly we talk about chasing dreams. The inherent force, value & gestalt of a dream. How much you are willing to sacrifice in pursuit of a dream, even when it constantly deludes and eludes you, undermining, derailing and even destroying other important

Dec 16, 2013 • 2:08:16

The Best of 2013 Anthology Episode

The Best of 2013 Anthology Episode

Now for something a little different. In celebration of our 1st year anniversary and the quickly approaching new year, I thought it would be fun to compile a “Best Of” edition of the show, with excerpts from some of the more popular interviews over the course of the past twelve months to create a year-end mashup episode. So Tyler, my son and esteemed podcast producer, audio engineer and musician (he writes, produces and arranges all the music for the show as well) rolled up his sleeves and went

Dec 9, 2013 • 2:44:22

How One Man Overcame Incredible Obstacles, Lost 200 lbs & Transformed His Life Wholesale

How One Man Overcame Incredible Obstacles, Lost 200 lbs & Transformed His Life Wholesale

This interview is like nothing you have heard before on this show. It will move you. It will inspire you. It will erase whatever obstacles and excuses you rely on that perpetuate bad habits, keep you stuck, and reinforce denial. By listening, my hope is that you will realize that no matter what your circumstances or environment, we all have the power to implement profound personal change beyond our collective imagination in miraculous and fantastic ways. A couple weeks ago, a guy called Josh LaJ

Dec 2, 2013 • 1:58:07

Meatonomics: How the Bizarre, Rigged Economics of the Meat and Dairy Industries Co-Opt Consumer Choice

Meatonomics: How the Bizarre, Rigged Economics of the Meat and Dairy Industries Co-Opt Consumer Choice

Sometimes I feel like some kind of fringe conspiracy theorist. I didn't used to be this way, I promise. But the more I delve into how things work — truly work — the more amazed I am by what I discover. I don't care if you are vegan, locavore, pescatarian, paleo, primal, high-carb, low-carb, or slow-carb. Everyone deserves to be optimally informed when it comes to how our food is harvested, distributed and marketed. And yet, quite unfortunately, most consumers lack even a basic awareness of the d

Nov 25, 2013 • 1:26:31

On Addiction, Recovery & Achieving Happiness Through Service

On Addiction, Recovery & Achieving Happiness Through Service

If you know my story, you know it involves a descent into alcoholism, followed by a hard fought battle to achieve and maintain sobriety. Recovery saved my life, straight up, no exaggeration. To this day it remains — and will always remain — my number one priority. I don't talk it about it often on the podcast, but I think it's an important subject to raise and discuss, particularly as we head into the holidays — an acutely perilous time for the millions who, alone, isolated and ashamed, privatel

Nov 18, 2013 • 2:10:15

How To Maintain Healthy Nutrition & Optimal Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health During The Holidays

How To Maintain Healthy Nutrition & Optimal Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health During The Holidays

I've got news for you people. Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. That special time of year when we tend to overeat, overspend and simply overindulge in everything across the board, all in the name of celebratory merriment. When we're not charging it on the card or spread paper thin desperately trying to fulfill all the expectations presented, we find ourselves weathering an unnatural battery of social engagements, not to mention the myriad of emotionally hyper-charged landmines prese

Nov 11, 2013 • 1:55:36

Nutrition, Fitness, Online Entrepreneurism, Homeschooling & What Happened When He Trained for an Ironman on a Low Carb / High Fat Ketosis Diet

Nutrition, Fitness, Online Entrepreneurism, Homeschooling & What Happened When He Trained for an Ironman on a Low Carb / High Fat Ketosis Diet

For fans of Ben Greenfield, this is Ben like you've never heard him before. For longtime listeners and fans of health & fitness podcasts, Ben Greenfield needs no introduction. Self-avowed training guinea pig, ardent nutrition student, accomplished multisport athlete, podcast host, blogger and health entrepreneur at Ben Greenfield Fitness and all around good dude. Ben and I have been acquainted for some years — but only through the internet. He was an early guest on this show ( RRP #11 ), I have

Nov 4, 2013 • 2:02:06

The Godmother of Wellness On Pioneering Healing and the Future Health of the Planet

The Godmother of Wellness On Pioneering Healing and the Future Health of the Planet

After listening to this interview, you will never again rely on advancing age as an excuse for anything. Meet the unique force of nature known as Deborah Szekely — in so many ways, the Godmother of the Wellness Revolution, but also a tireless activist, philanthropist, writer, and friend of Presidents and Hollywood elite. At 91 years young, Deborah exudes the energy of someone 60 years her junior. In fact, I have met few people in my life that could match the drive, vision, commitment and boundle

Oct 29, 2013 • 1:43:33

On Achieving Prolific Peak Performance & Optimizing Your Best Self With The Champions Blueprint

On Achieving Prolific Peak Performance & Optimizing Your Best Self With The Champions Blueprint

Success isn't an accident – it happens by design. Today on the show I am pleased to host Dr. Jeff Spencer – life coach to Olympic champions and entrepreneurs and architect of a methodology he calls The Champions Blueprint – the good doctor's well researched and proven “crystal ball” process to unlock your internal personal power and unleash — and more importantly sustain — prolific peak performance, not to mention your best self. Break out your Moleskins people, because you are going to want to

Oct 21, 2013 • 1:50:32

From Junk Food Vegan to Whole Food Plant-Based Chef

From Junk Food Vegan to Whole Food Plant-Based Chef

Let me be clear. Just because you are vegan does not mean you are eating a healthy diet. Today Julie and I sit down with the wonderful Chef AJ to talk about the enormous difference between a simple “animal product free” diet and a whole food plant-based diet. I knew AJ was an amazing plant-based chef. What I didn't know was her inspiring story of personal transformation. The story of an overweight, junk food vegan on the brink of serious health calamity who found salvation in the whole food plan

Oct 8, 2013 • 1:57:51

White House Presidential Innovation Fellow on Leveraging Technology to Disrupt Healthcare

White House Presidential Innovation Fellow on Leveraging Technology to Disrupt Healthcare

Now for something a little different. Meet Adam Dole- a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow currently studying the various ways technology can improve our healthcare system. Adam leverages an expertise in human behavior and sociology to help technology improve lives. A rare and specific skill set that landed him a coveted gig at NASA problem solving Mars mission human transport issues and subsequently led to various entrepreneurial stints at Silicon Valley start ups. A developing interest

Oct 7, 2013 • 1:48:09

The No Meat Athlete On How He Runs on Plants

The No Meat Athlete On How He Runs on Plants

All hail the running carrot! Today on the show I'm joined by my pal Matt Frazier, the guy behind the wildly successful NoMeatAthlete.com– website, podcast and roadmap series of downloadable tools — an absolute go to resource chock-a-block with information for runners and triathletes of all abilities looking to take their athletic & nutrition game to the next level. Matt founded NoMeatAthlete in 2009, about the same time he went vegetarian. Six months later, Matt qualified for the Boston Marathon

Oct 4, 2013 • 1:51:51

How to Thrive & Perform Athletically on a High-Carb, Low-Fat Vegan Diet

How to Thrive & Perform Athletically on a High-Carb, Low-Fat Vegan Diet

Ask and ye shall receive. Today is Durianrider day on the podcast. And he has a message for you: Carb the f$%@ up! Aka Harley Johnstone, “Durianrider” is a self-avowed health vigilante committed to increasing public awareness of the benefits of a high carbohydrate, low-fat whole food plant-based lifestyle. A lifestyle modeled upon Doug Graham's book The 80/10/10 Diet*, or what is more commonly referred to as fruitarian — a dietary protocol based predominantly upon eating copious amounts of fruit

Sep 30, 2013 • 1:58:55

Fastest Ironman on North American Soil & What it Takes to Win Ironman Zurich 7 Years In a Row

Fastest Ironman on North American Soil & What it Takes to Win Ironman Zurich 7 Years In a Row

Ronnie Schildknecht may not be a household name. But he should be. Why? because nobody in history has logged a faster Ironman on the soil of this continent faster than Ronnie. This is a guy who won Ironman Florida in 2011 in 7 hours and 59 minutes. An Ironman in under 8 hours! Just how fast is that? After swimming 2.4 miles in the ocean in 51 minutes, imagine getting on your bike and riding 112 miles at an average pace of almost 26mph for 4 hours and 19 minutes straight. Then imagine getting off

Sep 26, 2013 • 1:58:43

Unschooling Homeschool Method

Unschooling Homeschool Method

The lovely and powerful Julie Piatt– my sometime co-host and all-time wife — returns to the show today to share some interesting perspectives on children's education — more specifically, homeschooling. And even more specifically, the Unschooling method of homeschooling. I know. It's controversial. I get it. But the subject also brings to mind one of my favorite quotes from one of the brightest minds of Victorian England – scientist, philosopher and theologian Herbert Spencer. It appears in the B

Sep 24, 2013 • 1:59:11

Weight Loss Surgeon Turned PlantPower Crusader

Weight Loss Surgeon Turned PlantPower Crusader

Today on the show I have the great pleasure of conversing with Dr. Garth Davis — a veteran weight loss surgeon who took it upon himself to determine exactly why so many people are plagued by obesity; a quest that led him down a deep research hole to identify the ultimate human diet to maximize health — both for himself and his patients. About 6 years ago, the good doctor became his own patient. At the time, he was suffering from high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and a fatty liver. In short,

Sep 19, 2013 • 2:18:07

Holding Your Breath for 7 Minutes & Swimming 218 Meters Without Coming Up for Air

Holding Your Breath for 7 Minutes & Swimming 218 Meters Without Coming Up for Air

Sure, you've seen him on shows like CSI and Gilmore Girls. But today's guest isn't just another actor. He can do some amazing things you can't. Very specific things, albeit obscure. Like hold his breath for a full seven minutes. Or swim 218 meters underwater along the bottom of a pool without coming up for air — not a single breath. Welcome to the mind-blowing world of Freediving, explained through the lens of one of the best in the sport — Australian National Record Holding Champion Tanc Sade.

Sep 16, 2013 • 2:03:59

How He Dropped 75lbs on a Plant-Based Diet and Became an Ironman

How He Dropped 75lbs on a Plant-Based Diet and Became an Ironman

Today on the show I chat with Thad Beatty, guitarist for the multi-platinum country duo Sugarland. In so many ways, Thad's story closely mirrors mine. The details are distinct, but no matter — the journey is all too familiar. I first came across Thad's story on Ironman.com and — struck by the similarities in our journeys — knew I had to have him on the show. Just a few years ago, Thad tipped the scales at 230 lbs. Overweight with raging blood pressure and alarmingly elevated cholesterol, the tou

Sep 13, 2013 • 2:11:05

“Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” – How I Lost 100lbs, Rebooted My Life and Created a Movement

“Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead” – How I Lost 100lbs, Rebooted My Life and Created a Movement

Today I sit down with the one and only Joe Cross, the man behind the wildly successful documentary film, Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead*. A few eerie parallels. Joe and I are almost exactly the same age, and we both decided to make radical life changes when we turned 40. So when I began the journey I chronicle in Finding Ultra*, Joe began the journey he chronicles in his movie. And now here we are, sitting across from each other, sharing our respective stories which essentially transpired concurrently.

Sep 2, 2013 • 1:58:43

5-Time World Champion Triathlete On Training, Racing, Diet & Life as a Professional Athlete

5-Time World Champion Triathlete On Training, Racing, Diet & Life as a Professional Athlete

Today I'm joined by my friend and (sometimes) summertime training partner Terenzo Bozzone – 5-time World Champion professional triathlete.I met “T” right after I completed EPIC5 back in 2010 when he arrived in town along with Chris McCormack for several weeks of intense spring training. With a gracious poise and maturity well beyond his mere 28 years, Terenzo is one of the brightest stars in professional triathlon, as well as a remarkable ambassador of the sport — always quick with a kind word o

Aug 26, 2013 • 1:32:25

Athletic Prowess on a Plant-Based Diet

Athletic Prowess on a Plant-Based Diet

Today on the show I sit down with my friend Mac Danzig, a fascinating PlantPowered force in the MMA / UFC world. Before we go any further, throw away any UFC fighter stereotypes that may come to mind. Mac is one of the more intelligent, introspective and out-of-the box thinkers you are likely to meet — a personality and perspective forged from transcending a challenging upbringing to rise to the highest echelons of the UFC, including victory in Season 6 of the Ultimate Fighter and a decorated ca

Aug 22, 2013 • 3:22:14

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease

Today I delve deep with the magnificent and one and only Joel Kahn, M.D. to discuss the power of diet and lifestyle on heart health and long-term wellness. Joel calls himself an Interpreventional Cardiolgist. What is that? It means that he treats his patients with a blend of traditional interventional cardiology (stents) as well as preventive cardiology. It's this rare combination that makes Dr. Kahn unique in his field. But let there be no mistake – Dr. Kahn is no new age hippie. In additional

Aug 18, 2013 • 1:57:26

Mastering The Mind With The Master of Meditation

Mastering The Mind With The Master of Meditation

Charlie Knoles is a visionary Vedic Meditation master teacher. And today he joins Julie and I to de-mystify this ancient practice and demonstrate just how powerful implementing a simple and consistent meditation practice can be as an unparalleled tool for total life transformation. Having taught thousands — everyone from A-list celebrities, to Fortune 500 CEO's, entrepreneurs, artists, teachers, nurses, athletes and underprivileged youth, Charlie has developed a unique expertise in distilling se

Aug 13, 2013 • 2:18:02

The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition & Tools to Unlock Your Best Self

The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition & Tools to Unlock Your Best Self

Back by popular demand! Julie Piatt returns to the podcast to share about our recent trip to New York, our new online course “The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition” that we created in partnership with MindBodyGreen.com and our panel presentation at the Apple Store SoHo — Meet the Innovators: Revolutionizing Health — moderated byJason Wachob, CEO of MindBodyGreen, with yoga impressario Tara Stiles and her husband Michael Taylor of Strala Yoga, and meditation guru Charlie Knoles of the Veda

Aug 5, 2013 • 1:36:30

[EXPLICIT] Punk Icon, Spiritual Warrior, Ironman Triathlete & PlantPower Iconoclast

[EXPLICIT] Punk Icon, Spiritual Warrior, Ironman Triathlete & PlantPower Iconoclast

John Joseph is a true American original. John Joseph defines hardcore. John Joseph is a spiritual warrior. And he's got a message for you. First, let me say that this episode is EXPLICIT. John simply can't be edited or muzzled, and you wouldn't want him that way anyway. He has a strong preference for four letter words. He drops the f-bomb about a thousand times during the interview and recounts in technicolor detail the horrific, grizzly reality of his abusive upbringing, his criminal background

Jul 30, 2013 • 2:32:47

Badwater: Running 135 Miles Across Death Valley With Josh Spector

Badwater: Running 135 Miles Across Death Valley With Josh Spector

Today on the show I sit down with my ultra running friend Josh Spector to talk all things Badwater. Widely accepted as the “World's Toughest Foot Race”, Badwater is a 135 mile running race across Death Valley — the hottest place on Earth, where temperatures average 120+ in July and can reach as high as 130 F with pavements temps typically in the 170-180 degree F range. Starting at Badwater Basin — the lowest point in North America at 282 feet below sea level, approxmately 100 invitation-only run

Jul 20, 2013 • 2:13:45

Zen and the Art of Triathlon & Morgan Christian of Metabender

Zen and the Art of Triathlon & Morgan Christian of Metabender

Today my good buddies Brett Blankner — the man behind the Zen & The Art of Triathlon Podcast — and Morgan Christian — of Metabender tracking & Real Time Athlete — stop by the garage to talk shop on all things endurance, multisport & balancing life against training & racing. This one is fun & relaxed people. These guys are a blast — I hope my fondness for them comes through your earbuds. I hope you enjoy the show! Rich

Jul 9, 2013 • 2:00:31

Fitness Confidential

Fitness Confidential

My buddy Vinnie Tortorich — ultra-cyclist, celebrity trainer, fellow podcast host and now author — joins the show for a record 3rd appearance to talk about the release of his new book Fitness Confidential*. Part memoir, part fitness primer and part comedy, this book is your beach read for July. Vinnie and I don't always see eye to eye on everything – particularly nutrition. And he's not everyone's cup of tea. But he's still my man — we've gone through a lot together and he has always been there

Jul 3, 2013 • 1:40:59

Hillary Biscay: 60 Ironmans & Counting

Hillary Biscay: 60 Ironmans & Counting

I'm so excited to share with you today's guest — my favorite female pro triathlete Hillary Biscay. Why is she my favorite? Oh, let me count the ways….First we have similar backgrounds as collegiate swimmers (although I promised not to hold her USC affiliation against her). And not only is she on the PlantPower bandwagon (all the cool kids are doing it these days…), she is also the first guest I've had on the show who has also competed at Ultraman – it was great to hear her perspective on this ra

Jun 25, 2013 • 2:12:11

Holistic, Preventive & Functional Medicine

Holistic, Preventive & Functional Medicine

Today on the show, my main man Dr. Shay Shani — founder of Shani Clinic in Westlake Village, California– the guy who keeps me injury free and my body functioning at 100%.As a board certified chiropractor, he makes sure I'm always properly aligned. But to say he's just a chiropractor is to vastly understate the scope of Shay's gifts. With advanced post-doctorate training in Functional Blood Chemistry and Functional Endocrinology, an unparalleled compassion for his patients and acute ability to ge

Jun 14, 2013 • 1:49:47

Farm Sanctuary on Factory Farming, Ag-Gag Bills, Health & Consumer Choice

Farm Sanctuary on Factory Farming, Ag-Gag Bills, Health & Consumer Choice

Today on the show I sit down with Gene Baur — activist, best-selling author and president & co-founder of Farm Sanctuary, the first animal rescue organization dedicated to farmed animals. You might have seen him in the documentary Forks Over Knives*. And I'd be remiss in not mentioning his is a pretty darn good marathon runner prepping for his first Ironman this summer (on a plant-based diet of course). I've had plenty of vegans with strong points of view on the program. But this was the first t

Jun 11, 2013 • 2:01:51

How PS244 Became the 1st U.S. Public School to Institute a Vegetarian School Lunch Program

How PS244 Became the 1st U.S. Public School to Institute a Vegetarian School Lunch Program

Today on the show I visit New York's PS244 – The Active Learning Elementary School — in Flushing, Queens to chat with science teacher and Director of the school's Wellness and Nutrition Program Christian Ledesma, as well as PS244's Principal Bob Groff to find out how PS244 became the first public school in the United States to institute a vegetarian school lunch. But what I pleasantly discovered went well beyond a simple cafeteria upgrade. PS244's revolutionary school lunch program is just the l

Jun 5, 2013 • 1:26:03

Director of CNN’s Medical, Health & Wellness Unit

Director of CNN’s Medical, Health & Wellness Unit

Not only is Roni Selig one of my favorite people, she is one busy woman, so I am honored that she carved out some quality time to sit down with me and do the podcast in the midst of her immersive (to put it mildly) work schedule at CNN, where she has the heady title of Director of the CNN Medical, Health & Wellness Unit in CNN's New York City headquarters high above Columbus Circle. In certain respects, I suppose this makes her Sanjay Gupta's boss — heavy, right? To provide some perspective, we

May 31, 2013 • 1:40:09

Jason Wachob: CEO & Co-Founder of MindBodyGreen.com

Jason Wachob: CEO & Co-Founder of MindBodyGreen.com

Today on the podcast I sit down with Jason Wachob, co-founder and CEO of MindBodyGreen.com- the internet's primary destination for all things wellness. I first crossed Jason's path back in 2009 and we have been fast friends with him and his wife Colleen ever since. I love his vision and am so excited to share his story — and that of MindBodyGreen — with you. Not only has Jason placed an indelible mark on the new media scene with his Dumbo, Brooklyn based startup, eclipsing expectations of what a

May 29, 2013 • 1:25:19

Mishka Shubaly Interviews Rich

Mishka Shubaly Interviews Rich

THE BEAST RETURNS! Once again, I'm switching gears. The interviewer becomes the interviewee. Part II. Mishka was a super popular guest on the podcast about a month ago. If you listened to the interview, you know we went deep — exhaustingly deep perhaps. Despite the fact that I had never previously met Mishka face-to-face, I had a knowing sense that we would hit it off given our many points in common – writing, running, alcoholism & sobriety. There was an immediate short hand, and we just went st

May 19, 2013 • 2:01:27

Osher Günsberg Interviews Rich

Osher Günsberg Interviews Rich

Today we switch gears a bit. How? This time the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Why?  In just a few days (May 21st to be exact), the paperback version of Finding Ultra* hits bookstores — front table placement at Barnes & Noble! — or so I've been told….I'll believe it when I see it — and online retailers. It's quite an honor that I am even getting a paperback release at all, and I want to make the most of the rare opportunity. On that note, my publisher thought it might be fun to have someon

May 17, 2013 • 2:24:07

Lisa Fallon Mindel: Whole Body Beautiful

Lisa Fallon Mindel: Whole Body Beautiful

Today Julie Piatt and I sit down with our friend, the gorgeous, multi-talented multi-hyphenate Lisa Fallon Mindel. International fashion model, accomplished (aka very fast) age-group triathlete, mother & wife, Certified Health Coach, and fellow (plant-based) holistic wellness advocate and sometimes Kauai dweller, Lisa is a fount of great information and insight with a refreshing and inspiring holistic mind-body-spirit approach to wellness under her banner WholeBodyBeautiful program and website.

May 7, 2013 • 1:52:14

Nutritionist Andy Bellatti, MS, RD: Taking A Stand On Real Food

Nutritionist Andy Bellatti, MS, RD: Taking A Stand On Real Food

Today on the show I welcome nutritionist and dietitian Andy Bellatti MS, RD. Sure we talk plant-based and other issues related to optimal nutrition (hint: eat REAL FOOD!). But what makes Andy unique amongst his peers isn't so much his pro-plant bias as it is his passion for calling out the inextricable link between giant food corporations and how we innately come to think and feel about the foods we (often unconsciously choose to) eat. From congressional legislation to school lunch policy, the f

May 2, 2013 • 1:42:38

Mishka Shubaly: The Long Run To Sobriety

Mishka Shubaly: The Long Run To Sobriety

Today on the podcast we GO DEEP. In the short lifespan of this show, I've had the honor of interviewing a wide variety of incredible guests — paradigm busting thought leaders pushing the boundaries of conventional wisdom on a myriad of health & fitness related subject matters. But there is an elephant in the room. I've been waiting for the right guest to get into the issue closest to my heart — addiction & recovery. If you read my book you know my story. But I have been reluctant to use the podc

Apr 20, 2013 • 2:13:22

How A Fruitarian Diet Turned One Man Into Superman

How A Fruitarian Diet Turned One Man Into Superman

Today on the podcast I am very pleased to host ultra-running legend Michael Arnstein, aka “The Fruitarian”. Why the nickname? because this guy is killing it on foot at distances from 26.2 all the way to 100 miles and beyond, powered almost entirely by raw fruit. How is that even possible? I thought I was extreme. Tune in and find out. Beyond his amazing accomplishments on foot, Michael was also on-site at the Bostin marathon finish line. His first-hand account of this unspeakable horror is reaso

Apr 17, 2013 • 1:20:59

Jonathan Schwartz: From A-List Manager To Healthy Heart Athlete & Advocate

Jonathan Schwartz: From A-List Manager To Healthy Heart Athlete & Advocate

Today on the show, my friend — & brother in arms when it comes to swim / bike / run — Jonathan Schwartz. In certain respects Jonathan is an “everyman athlete”, but he is far from ordinary. Early morning it's up to train. By day he's a business manager to A-list Hollywood clientele & professional athletes — NBA players and major rock stars like Alanis Morissette & Linkin Park — as well as a dedicated father and husband. But his passion his health. Particularly heart health. I'll let him tell the

Apr 11, 2013 • 1:44:03

Chris McCormack: Life As Ironman World Champion

Chris McCormack: Life As Ironman World Champion

I cannot tell you how excited I am to share today's guest — a man who needs no introduction — triathlon legend Chris “Macca” McCormack. This interview is PURE GOLD! In case you've been living under a rock and have never heard of Macca, he is one of the winningest triathletes of all time, dominant at all distances from sprint to Ironman. He is a two-time Ironman World Champion and victor in over 200 triathlon races, including 12 Ironman titles, the 1997 ITU World Cup Series and the 1997 Triathlon

Apr 9, 2013 • 2:02:43

Lewis Howes: Living A Passionate Life

Lewis Howes: Living A Passionate Life

Life should be lived passionately. So says today's guest Lewis Howes, and I couldn't agree more. If you are immersed in the online marketing world, you've probably heard of Lewis — a former professional football player & renown pioneer lifestyle entrepreneur. But in case you haven't, let me introduce you to his universe. Lewis is a former two-sport All-American (football & decathlon) and current world record holding athlete (most yards received in a single football game), has graced lists such a

Apr 4, 2013 • 1:54:01

Natasha Kufa On The 10% Rule: Small Changes, Big Results

Natasha Kufa On The 10% Rule: Small Changes, Big Results

After a respite were back in the pod saddle with the stunning & knowledgeable Natasha Kufa. In addition to raising 4 kids, Natasha is an internationally renown nutritionist, certified raw food specialist, chef & food delivery proprietor and über-fit trainer, whose clients include A-list Hollywood celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Josh Duhamel & his wife Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas, and more. If that's not enough, Natasha is also the author of The 10% Rule: Small Changes, Big Results a

Mar 17, 2013 • 2:21:49

Chris Hauth: Endurance Training For Maximum Results

Chris Hauth: Endurance Training For Maximum Results

2x Olympian, renown endurance multisport coach, former professional (and current blazing fast age-group topping) Ironman triathlete Chris Hauth — who happens to also be my long-time coach — joins the podcast to get granular on his perspectives on effective endurance training methods to maximize performance. Turns out there's more to it than just Zone 2 people! Tune in to dial in your training program and take your performance to the next level. As a quick aside. I am contemplating launching an o

Feb 26, 2013 • 1:57:31

Sid Garza-Hillman On Approaching The Natural

Sid Garza-Hillman On Approaching The Natural

Musician, author & health philosopher king Sid Garza-Hillman joins the podcast to chat about all things PlantPower, including his new book, Approaching the Natural: A Health Manifesto*. More than just another book about plant-based nutrition, “Approaching the Natural” is a passionate and insightful primer on how we can achieve a more grounded, holistic, happy & gratifying existence — physically, mentally & spiritually — by connecting better with ourselves and the natural environment that surroun

Feb 20, 2013 • 2:06:15

Brian MacKenzie On Slaying The Sacred Cows Of Endurance

Brian MacKenzie On Slaying The Sacred Cows Of Endurance

According to Brian MacKenzie, most endurance & ultra-endurance athletes are doing it all wrong. The controversial founder of CrossFit Endurance stopped by the garage to illuminate me further on his perspective — one that slays the sacred aerobic cow in favor of championing focused high intensity anaerobic work coupled with technique and functional body strength. Truth or Fiction? Somewhere in between? Thanks for listening and enjoy. Rich

Feb 18, 2013 • 2:14:07

Transcending The Shadow Artist

Transcending The Shadow Artist

Yes, this is a health & fitness podcast. But physical health is only one component of holistic wellness. If your life feels amiss, your unfocused mind wanders or your spirit is adrift, then are you truly healthy in a complete sense?Of course not. So after several very nutrition and athlete focused episodes, it feels right to swing the pendulum from the physical back to the more ephemeral and return Julie Piatt to the co-host seat so we can roll up our sleeves and delve into matters less — well,

Feb 13, 2013 • 1:56:11

Vinnie Tortorich Returns

Vinnie Tortorich Returns

Buckle up! Back by popular demand, the controversial and outspoken Vinnie Tortorich — “America's Angriest Trainer” and my favorite guy to ride a bike with — returns to the podcast as my first repeat guest so we can throw down and get to the bottom — for the very first time — of what constitues the most ideal diet. Is it “low carb” (Vinnie)? Or “plant-based” (Rich)? Maybe something in between or alternatively something else entirely? There can only be one winner in this argument, right? Tune in t

Feb 9, 2013 • 1:58:29

James “Lightning” Wilks: From Ultimate Fighter To Plant-Based Crusader

James “Lightning” Wilks: From Ultimate Fighter To Plant-Based Crusader

UFC / MMA / BAMF James “Lightning” Wilks joins the podcast to talk PlantPower nutrition, what it's like to grapple in the UFC, his experience winning Season 9 of “The Ultimate Fighter”, his thoughts on “low carb” and Paleo-style diets, updates on the development of his documentary on plant-based athletes and how he fuels for performance. Not only is James quite intelligent & extremely articulate, his knowledge and passion when it comes to plant-based nutrition is palpable. I hope you enjoy the i

Feb 7, 2013 • 1:50:47

Running Raw With Tim Van Orden

Running Raw With Tim Van Orden

Raw vegan runner extraordinaire Tim VanOrden joins the show to discuss his journey with food, how he re-discovered a passion for running that led him to 9 U.S. Masters Trail Championship victories, his holistic approach to life and how he makes it all work on a 100% entirely raw plant-based diet. Along the way, we talk specifics about: * aerobic zone training * finding the joy in racing & training * the perils of becoming pigeonholed by labels * the importance of microbial health * what it's li

Feb 5, 2013 • 2:29:21

Byron Davis: Live Your Epic Life

Byron Davis: Live Your Epic Life

The wildly inspiring Byron Davis joins the program to share his story and tools to Live Your Epic Life. A gifted, highly dynamic, charismatic & articulate conversationalist, his story of humble beginnings, Olympic dreams and service to help other's unleash their inner potential is certain to strip you bare of excuses and motivated to set a new and committed course towards self-discovery and personal transformation. Open your ears, heart and mind and let Byron help lead you there. And if you hav

Feb 1, 2013 • 2:15:49

Julieanna Hever: The Plant-Based Dietitian On School Lunch, GMOs and The Pros & Cons of Juicing

Julieanna Hever: The Plant-Based Dietitian On School Lunch, GMOs and The Pros & Cons of Juicing

The beautiful & always delightful Julieanna Hever — aka “The Plant-Based Dietitian” — joins Julie Piatt and I on today's podcast to drop knowledge on all things nutrition and wellness. Together we hit on a wide variety of health-related subjects, including: *The joys & challenges of raising plantpowered kids; *The perils of school lunch programs; *GMO's and Prop 37; *Government involvement in nutrition education; *Combating entrenched & often outdated opinions on optimal nutrition; *Her recent t

Feb 1, 2013 • 2:05:31

America’s Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich

America’s Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich

Buckle up people! America's Angriest Trainer Vinnie Tortorich joins the podcast today to pontificate — in the way only Vinnie can in his unfiltered and uncensored way — on a wide variety of subjects, including: * His career as an ultra-cyclist and racing the Furnace Creek 508; * What fuels his 15 hour training rides; in other words the popular & oft asked question is posed, “what do you eat on the bike?” * His opinions on aerobic zone training versus the currently popular CrossFit / Mackenzie m

Jan 21, 2013 • 2:22:37

Ben Greenfield On Optimizing Endurance Training

Ben Greenfield On Optimizing Endurance Training

Ready to get your athletic geek on? Ask and ye shall receive. The multi-sport, multi-hyphenate strength & endurance athlete / coach and overall fitness / nutrition authority Ben Greenfield joins the podcast to dive deep down the rabbit hole and get granular on: optimizing endurance training methods; periodization & setting proper training zones; the cross fit craze; using technology to monitor physiological markers & effectively bio-hack your body for enhanced performance; the importance of nutr

Jan 13, 2013 • 2:11:55

Swimmer Garret Weber-Gale On Olympic Gold, Healing High Blood Pressure & Haute Cuisine

Swimmer Garret Weber-Gale On Olympic Gold, Healing High Blood Pressure & Haute Cuisine

2-time Olympic gold medalist. Member of the 2008 Beijing Olympic 4×100 freestyle relay that will go down in history as one of the greatest moments in Olympic history. American record holder. NCAA Champion. And the first American under 48 seconds in the 100 meter freestyle. Garrett Weber-Gale, one of the world's most decorated competitive swimmers, joins the podcast to talk with Rich about elite performance, professional athleticism, life (and food) at the Olympic Training Center, how he healed h

Jan 8, 2013 • 1:55:11

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Rich and Julie discuss the hows, whys and why nots of New Year's resolutions, Eckhart Tolle, The “Icarus Deception”, the importance of going “inside”, setting goals and how to set yourself up for successfully achieving them. SHOW NOTES Free Shipping on Vitamix Purchases The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment* by Eckhart Tolle A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)* by Eckhart Tolle The Artist's Way* by Julia Cameron The Icarus Deception: H

Jan 2, 2013 • 2:00:57

Gabrielle Reece On Optimal Nutrition, Homeschooling & Life With Laird

Gabrielle Reece On Optimal Nutrition, Homeschooling & Life With Laird

Today on the podcast, Rich and Julie Piatt sit down with uber-athlete and fitness / wellness advocate Gabrielle Reece to talk about health & fitness, the importance of good nutrition, Gabby's general perspective on marriage and relationships (…and yes, sex), how she makes it work with her husband — famed big wave surfer Laird Hamilton– homeschooling her girls, female role models, failing “upward”, dealing with negativity, food & fitness tips for getting started in the right direction for the new

Dec 19, 2012 • 1:34:59

Michael Greger, MD On Omega-3’s, Antioxidant Impact on Exercise Recovery & The Hows and Whys of Protein Intake

Michael Greger, MD On Omega-3’s, Antioxidant Impact on Exercise Recovery & The Hows and Whys of Protein Intake

In today's episode, Rich talks with Michael Greger, M.D., the man behind the incredibly informative non-profit website NutritionFacts.org. We discuss plant-based nutrition, the pros and cons of a wide variety of popular diets from Pritikin to Paleo to Atkins, and the impact of corporate food and pharmacuetical interests on everything from food marketing/labeling to the current state of nutrition research and medical school curriculums. Dr. Greger then gets down to the nitty gritty on specific nu

Dec 13, 2012 • 1:50:03

Soil Whisperer Hendrikus Schraven On All Things Permaculture

Soil Whisperer Hendrikus Schraven On All Things Permaculture

In today's episode I sit down with “soil whisperer” Hendrikus Schraven — a noted expert on permaculture, soil biology and rejuvenation, sustainable agriculture & lifestyle, factory farming, GMO's, Monsanto, Proposition 37, nutritional density and what “organic” really means. Hendrikus is a wealth of information and inspires with his unique and in depth perspective on the core and fundamental nature of food and nutrition and leaves us with some tips on how to be a better food consumer, and person

Dec 9, 2012 • 2:03:47

Rodman Machado On Cooking As Nutritional Art

Rodman Machado On Cooking As Nutritional Art

Today on the podcast we sit down with Rodman Machado– Executive Chef at the Garden Cafe at Common Ground in Kilauea, Hawaii — to talk food as medicine; cooking as nutritional art; plant-based superfoods; preventing & healing diabetes and other diseases with plants; and optimizing overall wellness. If you have been enjoying the show, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a quick moment to leave a comment on the iTunes page for the podcast. Thanks for listening – we are beyond grateful

Dec 6, 2012 • 1:53:39

Julie Piatt: Ruminations on Ultraman, Unlocking The Authentic Self & Navigating Relationships

Julie Piatt: Ruminations on Ultraman, Unlocking The Authentic Self & Navigating Relationships

Today Julie and I discuss the perils of cycling on Kauai, a few adventures from our experience at Ultraman 2009 and some strategies for unlocking your more authentic self, followed by some incredible insight from Julie on self-sovereignty and navigating relationships. The show closes with a live performance of Julie's song “In the Sun” with our son Tyler on guitar. We hope you enjoy the program. As of today, we are the #1 podcast on iTunes in the Health category (first 3 episodes all in the top

Dec 4, 2012 • 2:10:53

Julie Piatt: Food As Medicine

Julie Piatt: Food As Medicine

Because she was such a sensation in our first episode, Julie Piatt is back for more. Today we talk about food — as energy, vibration and medicine. How Julie healed herself with nutrition and meditation. The perils of the word “vegan”. What it means to be Plantpowered. And getting back to food as a global uniter. Thanks to your overwhelming support, I woke up this morning to see that our little show hit #1 on iTunes in the Fitness / Nutrition category and #2 in Health. Amazing. We will do our bes

Dec 2, 2012 • 1:44:09

Chris Jaeb: One Entrepreneur’s Journey To Wholeness

Chris Jaeb: One Entrepreneur’s Journey To Wholeness

In this episode of the Rich Roll Podcast, Rich interviews technology entrepreneur Chris Jaeb about his life path, founding Broadcast.com with Mark Cuban (bought by Yahoo after the most successful IPO in history at that time), social entrepreneurship, the role meditation has played in his life, sustainable living at Common Ground Kauai, his take on happiness and future plans for his newest venture, Common Ground Media. Side note: Thanks for all the crazy support for the initial episode. The succe

Dec 1, 2012 • 1:59:39

Introducing The Rich Roll Podcast

Introducing The Rich Roll Podcast

In the debut episode of the Rich Roll Podcast, Rich converses with his wife Julie Piatt about life in Kauai, sustainable lifestyle, enhancing your personal creativity and homeschooling. Finally! I've been talking about doing a podcast for what seems like eons. For whatever reason, I just couldn't seem to get around to actually figuring out how to do it, let alone get it done. But I finally found the time to sort through at least the initial barrier configuration issues and am happy to announce m

Nov 27, 2012 • 1:46:05

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