The Rich Roll Podcast

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Centenarian Mike Fremont On Longevity Secrets, Breaking World Running Records & How To Thrive Aug 11, 2022

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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 and popular friend of the pod Harvey Lewis, who helped arrange today’s unique opportunity to learn and be inspired by someone who has not only been alive for so long but who has remained incredibly vibrant well beyond social expectations. For those of you who feel like it’s too late or you’ve missed the boat on being an athlete, this guy’s marathon career didn’t even kick into high gear until his 60’s—40 years ago!

This conversation is my attempt to extract his testimony and counsel for younger generations. We dive into what he has learned about life, longevity, vitality, purpose, fitness, and setting and world records. We also discuss the WFPB diet (which he adopted 30 years ago in the wake of a colon cancer diagnosis) that fuels his training, keeps him spry, informs his climate activism, and in his words, is what has allowed him to thrive for decades beyond social expectations.

It’s not often you get the opportunity to spend time with a centenarian. This is a small attempt to course correct mainstream culture's failure to appropriately appreciate our elders.

I loved having Mike on the show, consider him a new friend, and I’m proud to share his voice with you.

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Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Heidi Zuckerman: Why Art Matters Aug 08, 2022

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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 designed by legendary architect Thom Mayne of Morphosis, scheduled to open in October 2022.

In addition, she hosts Conversations About Art (a podcast on which I was privileged to be a guest) and is the author of the Conversations with Artists book series.

This is a conversation about art.

In addition to tracking Heidi’s career arc, we discuss what defines art, what makes for great art, why we should care about art, and why artists matter.

We discuss the barriers to accessing art. How art can and should be democratized. And the role of art and artists in this era of offense and content overload.

On a personal level, this one is very meaningful given my long history with Heidi.

I really enjoyed this conversation—I hope you learn as much as I did.

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Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Colin O’Brady & Jenna Besaw On Possible Mindsets, K2 Perils & 12-Hours Walks Jul 25, 2022

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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-Hour Walk'.

Packed with actionable takeaways ad incredible stories, this is a long one, but I implore you to stick around for the final hour— a harrowing first-person account of the trauma and tragedy of death on K2.

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Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Roll On: Everything Roll On Jul 21, 2022

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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 (and getting COVID—again);
how Jim Thorpe was finally restored as sole winner of 1912 Olympics;
Kaitlin Armstrong’s capture in Costa Rica;
Francois D’Haene, Kilian Jornet & Courtney Dauwalter’s impressive Hardrock 100 results;
Yoshihiko Ishikawa stunning performance at the Badwater 135;
the importance of the Webb Telescope images; and
women’s healthcare rights and the future of abortion in America.

In addition, we answer the following listener questions:

Is an unbalanced life centered on work a rite of passage when it comes to success?
How do you embody gratitude?
What books changed your life?

If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page, or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube.

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Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Malcolm Gladwell Is Lord Of All Things Overlooked and Misunderstood Jul 18, 2022

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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 a song—and asks whether our collective stories got it right the first time.

Or maybe you’ve read one of his six New York Times best sellers, such as The Tipping Point,Blink, Outliers, David and Goliath, and Talking to Strangers.

Today’s conversation begins with running, extends to sport, broadens into a conversation about the role of athletes in moving society forward, and (of course) unearths other topics overlooked and misunderstood—all in true Gladwellian style.

We talk about his latest podcast, Legacy of Speed, and why this terrain just might be his most Gladwellian project to date.

Malcolm also shares several of his orthogonal ideas around education, publishing, the future of audio, creativity, and many more fascinating topics.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube.

More about Malcom + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll692a

Malcolm is someone I’ve wanted on the show since day one, and I am thrilled to finally have made it happen.

I hope you enjoy this exchange as much as I was thrilled to host it.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Robin Arzón On Turning Doubt Into Determination & Plateaus Into Launching Pads Jul 11, 2022

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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 40 Under 40 list.

Robin is also a two-time New York Times bestseller of Shut Up And Run, and her latest book, Strong Mama. Finally, she recently launched a Master Class on all things mental strength.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube.

More about Robin + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll691

I adore Robin. She never fails to ignite the best in us all. If this conversation leaves you inspired, there is more where that came from in RRP #99, RRP #137 & RRP #230.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Valter Longo PhD: Fasting & Nutrition Protocols for Longevity & Disease Prevention Jul 04, 2022

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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 the fasting-mimicking diet and its connection to healthspan extension & disease prvention,

So today we pick up where we left off four years ago, covering:

The latest research on fasting and his fasting-mimicking diet;
the 5 nutrition pillars of longevity and various fasting strategies,
optimal protein intake based on age, high fat versus low-fat diets, and how to think about and contextualize continuous glucose monitoring;
the science around rapamycin, metformin and sirtuins;
and many other topics.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube.

Learn more + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll690

Valter is one of the world’s brightest minds on the cutting edge of longevity science and this one is full of prescriptive advice. I hope you learn as much as I did.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Camille Herron: Crushing World Records, Narrowing The Gender Gap, And The Power of Happiness Jun 27, 2022

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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 Camille took home a big win at the Jackpot 100, beating all the men and besting her own 100-mile Road World Record.

In addition, Camille is the youngest woman to reach 100,000-lifetime running miles and she holds my favorite world record—fastest marathon in a superhero costume—running 2:48 dressed head to toe as Spiderwoman. Today she shares her unique story, in her own unique way.

How can a woman who commits herself to such hellish feats of physical performance remain so joyous?

Today we dissect it all: Camille’s relentless positivity, her unique backstory, her unique, quality over quantity training style, how she thinks about closing the gender gap in ultra running, the importance of strength training, how blood work has impacted her focus on nutrition, the difference between trail running and road running, her near term goals and future ambitions. We also talk about how she manages being married to her coach Conor Holt, how running can be self-transcendent, and many other interesting topics.

More about Camille + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll689

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/camilleherron689a

Camille is an unbridled optimist, a super fun hang, and an inspiration for all—especially for those of us pondering our athletic capabilities as we age up.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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A Longevity Masterclass: Emerging Science & Timeless Wisdom of Healthy Aging Jun 23, 2022

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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 choices you can make to access not simply the longest lifespan possible, but also the greatest health span your body is capable of. There are real, tangible, practical methods we can employ to get the maximum value out of our bodies and therefore our lives.

As always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/Longevity688

Masterclass Series: Click here to listen to our first deep dive on the microbiome, here for our second on mental health, and here for our third on addiction & recovery. The full episodes for all guests featured in this episode can be found in the show notes here: https://bit.ly/longevity688

I sincerely hope you find this experiment helpful and instructive—and/or that you share the episode with those who could benefit from it.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Lisa Bilyeu: Transcend the Purgatory of the Mundane Jun 20, 2022

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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 women to become the heroes of their own lives.

In addition, Lisa is the author of the recently released Radical Confidence, a memoir and practical toolbox for developing a growth mindset and transcending what she calls the ‘purgatory of the mundane’.

Our conversation covered quite a bit, including:

the importance of intentional communication in marriage and relationships;
developing a growth mindset—and why you don’t have to hit bottom to change;
how gratitude can in some cases hold you back;
thoughts on setting healthy boundaries, finding a mission, and many other topics.

Lisa is a unique force of nature. She might be petite, but don’t be fooled. She definitely packs a punch.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/lisabilyeu687

More about Lisa + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll687

If you feel stuck in a life scenario that isn’t serving you and looking for a constructive, empowering way forward, this one’s for you. Lisa is an absolute firecracker. Enjoy!

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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