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The Rich Roll Podcast

Podcasts · Self-Improvement

The Rich Roll Podcast

411 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

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

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Crisis of Meaning in Young PeopleTechnology's Impact on Brain Function and Meaning-MakingLeft Brain vs Right Brain Hemispheric LateralizationThree Macronutrients of Happiness: Enjoyment, Satisfaction, MeaningStrivers Dilemma and Success AddictionTech-Free Protocols: Times, Zones, and FastsCoherence, Purpose, and Significance as Meaning ComponentsComplicated vs Complex ProblemsSuffering, Pain, and ResistanceLeisure as Basis of Culture

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Mar 30, 2026

Arthur Brooks On The Crisis Of Meaning & How To Actually Find It

Crisis of Meaning in Young PeopleTechnology's Impact on Brain Function and Meaning-MakingLeft Brain vs Right Brain Hemispheric Lateralization
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Apr 2, 2026

Rich Speaks On Tiger Woods, Addiction & The Wounds That Fame Can't Heal

Addiction and substance abuse recoveryChildhood trauma and parental conditioningSelf-sabotage mechanisms in high achievers
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Apr 6, 2026

The King of Moab: Ultrarunner Max Jolliffe On Winning Moab 240, Recovery From Heroin Addiction & Why Suffering Is His Greatest Teacher

Heroin addiction and opioid crisis (Purdue Pharma, OxyContin, Sackler family)Recovery from substance abuse through 12-step programs (Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous)Ultramarathon racing (Moab 240, Badwater 135, Western States 100, Coca-Cola 250)
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Apr 9, 2026

Rebuilding My Body & Starting Over After Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery recovery and rehabilitationPlant-based nutrition and weight lossCore activation and pelvic floor exercises
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Apr 13, 2026

Everything Is A Story: Journalist Nick Bilton Thinks AI Might End Humanity & How Stories Could Save Us

Tech Billionaire Myth-Making and Reality DistortionAI Safety and Existential RiskDeepfakes and Synthetic Media Weaponization
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Apr 20, 2026

In Waves & War: Marcus & Amber Capone On Psychedelic Treatment For Veteran PTSD, Rebuilding Life After War & The Mission To Heal A Generation

Ibogaine and Iboga plant medicine: extraction, dosing, cardiac risk management, and ceremonial protocolsPTSD and TBI in military populations: blast exposure, compartmentalization, and neurological damage from repeated deploymentsPsychedelic integration coaching: post-treatment behavioral work, neural pathway creation, and 90-day critical window
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Apr 23, 2026

ROLL ON: Stop Optimizing Your Life & Start Living It, Seeking Depth Over Algorithms, The Future of Podcasting, Artemis II, Media Diet & More

Podcast Format Innovation and ExperimentationPersonal Development Industry CritiqueAuthenticity vs. Optimization in Content Creation
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Apr 27, 2026

What We're Still Getting Wrong About Women's Health & Fitness: Dr. Stacy Sims Live

Sex-based biological differences in cardiovascular capacity, thermoregulation, and protein metabolismPerimenopause metabolic changes: microbiome dysregulation, visceral fat deposition, and sympathetic nervous system dominanceCircadian rhythm-aligned nutrition timing for women vs. intermittent fasting protocols
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May 18, 2026

Smile, Or You're Doing It Wrong: Andy Glaze On Relentless Positivity, PTSD, & The Healing Power Of Movement

Crystal methamphetamine addiction and recovery in adolescenceInstitutional trauma from therapeutic boarding schools and wilderness programsPTSD management in first responders (firefighters, paramedics)
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May 7, 2026

Pay Now, Love It Later: Why I Work Out at 4 AM & The Mindset That Wins The Long Game

Early morning workout routines and sleep hygiene optimizationAccountability mechanisms and public commitment strategiesConstraint-driven creativity and creative problem-solving
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May 11, 2026

What's Going Right: Dr. Paul Conti On Self-Sabotage, Trauma & Why Being Hard On Yourself Is Slowing You Down

Structure of self (unconscious mind, conscious mind, defense mechanisms, character structure, observing self)Function of self (observing self through time, defense mechanism deployment, salience, behavior, strivings)Three fundamental human drives (assertion, pleasure, generative)
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May 4, 2026

David Epstein On Why Constraints Drive Creativity, The Myth Of Productive Freedom, & How Limits Make Us Better

Constraints and CreativityDecision-Making and SatisficingScientific Research Integrity
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Oct 20, 2025

The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI

Running as meditation and self-discovery practiceIntergenerational trauma and family patternsCancer survivorship and post-traumatic growth
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Oct 23, 2025

Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn't Working

Nine Fitness Adaptations FrameworkNeeds Analysis and Limiter IdentificationPeriodization and Training Phases
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Oct 27, 2025

Malala Yousafzai Is Finding Her Way

Girls' Education Access and Policy ChangePTSD and Trauma Processing in High-Profile FiguresMental Health Therapy and Destigmatization
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Nov 3, 2025

It Begins With You: Jillian Turecki On Why Dating Is Broken, Self-Awareness Is Everything, & What Actually Makes Love Last

Self-awareness and personal accountability in relationshipsAttachment styles and their limitations as diagnostic toolsParental wounds and generational trauma transmission
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Nov 6, 2025

Modern Manhood: A Compilation On Redefining Masculinity, True Strength & Igniting Purpose, Community & Vulnerability In Men

Male Role Models and Mentorship CrisisMasculinity Redefinition and Toxic MasculinityYouth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
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Nov 10, 2025

Tig Notaro Is Treading Water

Stand-up Comedy Writing Process and Material DevelopmentSpinal Fusion Surgery Recovery and RehabilitationPlant-Based Nutrition Certification and Health Outcomes
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Nov 17, 2025

Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness

Media Landscape Fragmentation and Echo ChambersInstitutional Distrust and Democratic DeclinePost-Truth Politics and Misinformation
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Nov 20, 2025

Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity

Water-only fasting protocols and medical supervision requirementsFasting-mimicking diets and calorie-restricted plant-based nutritionTime-restricted eating windows and circadian metabolic optimization
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