The Rich Roll Podcast

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Steve Magness: Do Hard Things — The Science of Resilience Jun 13, 2022

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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 the NBA—and has coached numerous professional athletes to the Olympics and world championship level.

Today Steve walks us through a new approach to unlocking true toughness and physical and mental resilience—and how to best lead others to optimal performance.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: bit.ly/stevemagness686

More about Steve + show notes: bit.ly/richroll686

This one is a combination of great stories and actionable takeaways—I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Roll On: Guns, Liberty & Responsibility (+ Sen. Cory Booker) Jun 09, 2022

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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, and what we can do about it.

Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include:

Kristian Blummenfelt’s stunning Sub7 Project performance;
the downfall of legendary UC Berkeley swimming coach Teri McKeever;
the release of Robbie Balenger’s movie The Colorado Crush: 63 Days of Endurance;
American gun culture, alarming statistics behind mass shootings, and the political barriers that make it difficult to enact stricter gun laws; and
Senator Cory Booker’s take on what’s needed to change firearm legislation.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/rollon685

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Irish Gangster Richie Stephens’ Guide to Sobriety‎ (and Second Chances) Jun 06, 2022

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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/richiestephens684

More about Richie + show notes: bit.ly/richroll684

Heads Up: This conversation is packed with expletives, profanity, and tales of violence. So just an alert that this episode is neither family-friendly nor workplace approved. So pop on the earbuds if you got kiddos in the backseat. And If you’re easily offended, perhaps this one isn’t your cup of tea.

Chock-a-block with wall-to-wall stories that will blow your hair back, this conversation will make you realize that if Richie could go from where he was to where he is today, truly anything is possible.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Arthur Brooks: Cracking The Code To Happiness May 30, 2022

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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 addition, he writes the popular How to Build a Life column at The Atlantic, which is also home to his podcast, The Art of Happiness. Needless to say, this guy and his work are featured in every prominent media outlet there is.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: bit.ly/arturbrooks683

More about Arthur + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll683

Arthur is as charismatic as he is whip smart. This one is packed with priceless wisdom and actionable takeaways for everyone regardless of age.

I hope you learn as much from Arthur as I did.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Roll On: The Art Of Memoir May 26, 2022

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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 today’s episode include:

the murder of star gravel cyclist Moriah ‘Mo’ Wilson ;
the upcoming sub-7-hour Ironman triathlon project;
advice from 90-year-old runners;
pop star Cody Simpson making the Aussie World Championship Swimming Team; and
what Rich learned about writing, publishing, life, and success on the 10th anniversary of Finding Ultra.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/rollon682

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Chip Conley: How To Become a Modern Elder, Create A Second Wave & Regenerate Your Soul May 23, 2022

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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 Times bestselling author and founder of Modern Elder Academy, the first midlife wisdom school dedicated to transforming aging.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: bit.ly/chipconley681

More about Chip + show notes: https://bit.ly/richroll681

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of 'Finding Ultra', Rich is giving away 50 personally inscribed copies. Enter to win by signing up for his mailing list HERE.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Dr. Will Bulsiewicz On All Things Microbiome: Heal Your Gut, Sidestep Disease & Thrive May 16, 2022

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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, metabolic health, and weight management
How the microbiome affects cognition, brain health, and mental health
The adaptability of the microbiome
What a carnivorous diet does to the microbiome
How to train the gut to overcome food intolerances
The rise of personalized nutrition
And many other fascinating topics

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: bit.ly/Drbulsiewicz680

More about today’s episode and review the show notes, visit: https://bit.ly/richroll678

Final Note: As a compendium to this conversation, Dr. B created an impressively thorough document detailing all scientific references for this episode and many other helpful, additional resources. Download this free document HERE.

Peace + Plants,

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Roll On: Kristian Blummenfelt, The Ministry of Truth, & Sustainable Self-Growth May 12, 2022

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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 to run a marathon?
Endurance wins: Jackie Hunt-Broersma & William Goodge
the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade
why Joe Biden's 'Ministry of Truth' is problematic
thoughts on how to create sustainable growth; and
check-in with coach Chris Hauth

Thank you to Tristan from Utah for today’s listener question. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Group Page or, better yet, leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

Note: We will be recording a sleep specific AMA episode with Dr. Matthew Walker (RRP 600) in the near future. Please submit your seep questions for consideration by sending an e-mail to rrpstudio@richroll.com or leaving a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.

Reminder that you can watch today’s podcast on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy!

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Gemma Newman, MD On Optimizing Hormone Health May 09, 2022

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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, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, general surgery, and urology.

Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S3UzS5YhcA

To read more about today’s episode and review the show notes, visit: https://bit.ly/richroll678

To pick up Rich’s latest book Voicing Change: Vol. II, visit: https://www.richroll.com/voicing-change-ii/

Final Note: As a compendium to this conversation, Gemma created an impressively thorough document detailing all scientific references for this episode and many other helpful, additional resources. I strongly encourage you to download this free document HERE.

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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Brad Stulberg: Ditch The Hedonic Treadmill For Sustainable Success May 02, 2022

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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, Sports Illustrated, Wired, Forbes, GQ, TIME, & Outside. He is the co-founder of The Growth Equation newsletter & podcast alongside elite track & field coach Steve Magness.

This is a conversation about striving–not out of compulsion–but from a place of wholeness and love. It’s a state of mind and action Brad calls groundedness. In addition, we discuss in great detail the principles upon which to build sustainable success and a life grounded in meaning and fulfillment.

Trigger Warning: We discuss a few intense mental health topics including suicidal ideation—in fairly graphic detail. So sensitive viewers please be advised.

This conversation is overflowing with evidence-and-experience-based, practical, and actionable life counsel.

You can also watch the magic transpire on YouTube. As always, the podcast streams free on Apple Podcasts & Spotify.

Pick up Rich’s lates book VOICING CHANGE Vol. II HERE.

For full show notes and to read more about Terry, go HERE.

Enjoy the show!

Peace + Plants,

Rich

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