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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: http://richroll.com
The Science Of Happiness: Dr. Laurie Santos Shares Evidence-Based Tools For Genuine Joy, Why We Chase The Wrong Things & What Actually Creates Well-Being

Rich is joined by Yale's Dr. Laurie Santos to discuss why our brains lie about happiness and evidence-based strategies for authentic joy.
Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life

Rich is joined by Ethan Suplee to discuss his journey from 530 pounds to recovery, the mythology of transformation, and why change is a practice.
ROLL ON: Embracing Stillness, Recovering From Surgery & Going Slow To Go Slow

Adam and I discuss spinal fusion recovery, forced repose lessons, LA's immigration crisis, and what happens when your identity dissolves.
A Skeptic’s Guide To Meditation: Bob Roth On The Science & Extreme Benefits of Transcendental Meditation

Rich is joined by Bob Roth, America's most experienced meditation teacher, to discuss the fourth state of consciousness and TM as AI-age survival.
Dr. Matthew Nagra Makes The Ultimate Case For A Plant-Based Diet: Busting Nutrition Myths Around Seed Oils, Soy, Protein, & More

Rich is joined by Dr. Matthew Nagra, naturopathic doctor and researcher, to debunk nutrition's biggest myths, from seed oils to carnivore diets.
From The Vault: Darin Olien On Fatal Conveniences

Rich is joined by Darin Olien, author and wellness expert, to discuss the hidden toxins in everyday products and simple swaps to protect your health.
Walking As Medicine: Craig Mod’s 300-Miles On Foot, Japan’s Philosophy Of Enough, & The Profound Power Of Undistracted Presence

Rich is joined by Craig Mod, author and photographer, to discuss how solo treks through Japan transform trauma, attention, and identity.
Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope

Rich is joined by Mike Birbiglia, storyteller and acclaimed comedian, to explore storytelling, vulnerability, and finding empathy for distant parents.
From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower

Rich is joined by Dr. Matthew Walker, renowned sleep scientist, to discuss the impact of sleep deprivation on immunity, brain health, and longevity.
Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body’s True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity

Rich is joined by Stuart McMillan, an elite track & field coach to Olympic champions, to discuss the alchemy of speed and human movement.
High Functioning: The Hidden Depression That May Be Stealing Your Joy & The Tools To Get It Back With Dr. Judith Joseph

Rich is joined by Dr. Judith Joseph, NYU psychiatrist, to explore high-functioning depression and why achievers struggle to feel joy despite success.
Earth’s Hidden Wisdom: Paul Hawken On Reframing Carbon, Consciousness & Why Hope Lies Within Nature’s Intelligence

Rich is joined by Paul Hawken, environmentalist and bestselling author, to discuss carbon as life's foundation and symbiotic climate solutions.
Kate Courtney Is Sending It: The Champion Mountain Biker On Redefining Elite Performance, Finding Joy In The Struggle & Seeing Sport As An Authentic Expression

Rich is joined by Kate Courtney, a world champion cyclist, to discuss She Sends Racing, Olympic journey, and the mission to empower women.
Inside ‘The Telepathy Tapes’: Creator Ky Dickens Reveals The Extraordinary Stories Behind The Podcast Sensation

Rich is joined by Ky Dickens, filmmaker of "The Telepathy Tapes," to explore telepathic abilities in non-speaking autistic individuals.
The Modern Elder: Chip Conley On Reframing Midlife, Cultivating True Wisdom & Finding Purpose In Life’s Second Half

Rich is joined by Chip Conley, founder of Modern Elder Academy, to discuss transforming midlife from crisis to chrysalis and navigating life's longest phase.
Beyond 10% Happier: Dan Harris On Meditation As A Superpower, Transforming Anxiety, & Finding Peace In Uncertain Times

Rich is joined by Dan Harris to explore meditation's transformative power beyond stress relief, revealing the path to equanimity in uncertain times.
Phil Stutz & Elise Loehnen Share Tools For Inner Well-being, How To Embrace Pain, Uncertainty & Constant Work As Divine Invitations, & Why Everything You’re Avoiding Will Transform Your Life

Power, Property, & Prestige: Kurt Sutter & Katey Sagal Share The Unfiltered Truth About Marriage, Recovery, Success Addiction & The Path Back To Purpose

Rich is joined by Kurt Sutter and Katey Sagal to explore how success threatens relationships and the journey back to what truly matters.
Let Them Theory: Mel Robbins On Reclaiming Your Power, Finding Freedom In Letting Go & The Simple Tool That’s Transforming Millions of Lives

Rich is joined by Mel Robbins, bestselling author, to discuss her “Let Them Theory” and how surrendering control paradoxically gives us true power.
You Are Already Enough: Maria Shriver On Finding Your Voice, Healing After Heartbreak, Brain Health Advocacy, & The Power Of Self-Acceptance

Rich is joined by Maria Shriver to explore poetry as healing, finding authentic self beyond family legacy, and her work in women's brain health.
ROLL ON: Confronting Uncertainty, Exploring Consciousness, Psychedelics, Netflix’s Adolescence, & How To Get Unstuck

Adam Skolnick and I discuss 2025’s challenges, my psychedelic journey, answer your questions, and the hidden crisis facing young men today.
The Explorer’s Gene: Alex Hutchinson On Humanity’s Drive To Seek The Unknown, The Science Of Uncertainty, & Why Effort Creates Meaning

Rich is joined by Alex Hutchinson, Cambridge physicist turned journalist, to explore the science behind our innate drive to seek the unknown.
Good Stress: Jeff Krasno On The Health Benefits of Deliberate Discomfort, How To Have Hard Conversations & Applying Eastern Wisdom To Western Medicine

Rich is joined by Jeff Krasno, wellness pioneer and author, to discuss how deliberate discomfort can reverse metabolic dysfunction.
The Man Who (Literally) Owns Nothing: Radical Minimalist Robin Greenfield On Barefoot Walking 1,600 Miles, Living In Harmony With Earth, & Finding Freedom Through Simplicity

Rich is joined by Robin Greenfield, an environmental activist, to discuss living in harmony with Earth by rejecting materialism.
Lights On: Annaka Harris On Neuroscience, AI & Why Consciousness May Be Fundamental To Reality

Rich is joined by Annaka Harris, a New York Times bestselling author, to explore whether consciousness is fundamental to the universe.
Emotional Fitness: Dr. Ethan Kross On Dealing With Difficult Feelings, Controlling Your Inner Voice & The Science of Emotional Regulation

Rich is joined by Dr. Ethan Kross, renowned psychologist and bestselling author, to explore tactical tools for mastering emotional turbulence.
SOFI TUKKER On Unlikely EDM Superstardom, The Hard Business of Music, And The Athletic Art of Performance

Rich is joined by SOFI TUKKER, a Grammy-nominated EDM duo that maintains peak wellness while revolutionizing dance music with Portuguese flair.
The Mindful Body: Harvard’s Dr. Ellen Langer On The Power Of Mindfulness, How Thoughts Can Control Health, & Using Perspective To Lower Stress

Rich is joined by Dr. Ellen Langer, a Harvard professor, to discuss why uncertainty brings freedom and how mindfulness transforms well-being.
Happiness Is A Direction: Harvard Professor Arthur Brooks On Navigating Crisis, Building Better Relationships, Finding Meaning, & What Actually Makes Us Happy

Rich is joined by Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor and behavioral scientist, to discuss why love, not achievement, is the key to lasting happiness.
Rivian Founder RJ Scaringe Is Building The Future: Leadership, Mindset, Innovation, & His Mission To Decarbonize Transportation

Rich is joined by RJ Scaringe, founder of Rivian, to explore how extreme optimism can transform an impossible dream into a transportation revolution.
Fasting For Longevity: Valter Longo, PhD Shares Cutting-Edge Fasting Science & Optimal Nutrition Protocols For Lifespan Extension & Disease Prevention

Rich is joined by Dr. Valter Longo, Director of USC's Longevity Institute, to explore how fasting could revolutionize disease treatment and lifespan.
Live Through Your Heart: Supermodel Elle Macpherson On Building Confidence, 20+ Years of Sobriety, Natural Wellness, & Learning to Trust Yourself

Rich is joined by Elle Macpherson, five-time Sports Illustrated cover model turned wellness pioneer, to explore the power of trusting your inner wisdom.
Win The Inside Game: High Performance Psychology, Busting Fitness Myths, & Getting Unstuck With Elite Coach Steve Magness

Rich is joined by Steve Magness, elite performance coach and author, to explore why survival mode sabotages excellence and how to win the inside game.
The 5 Types of Wealth: Sahil Bloom On Why Time, Friends, Mind & Body Always Come Before Money

Rich is joined by Sahil Bloom, a Stanford athlete turned finance executive and author, to discuss his revolutionary framework for redefining wealth.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick On Why Exercise Fuels The Brain, How Microplastics Poison The Body, & The Science Of Fitness

Rich is joined by Dr. Rhonda Patrick, renowned scientist and founder of FoundMyFitness, to explore exercise’s impact on brain health and the hidden dangers of microplastics.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s Final Prescription for America

Rich is joined by Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy, the outgoing U.S. Surgeon General, to discuss his powerful parting prescription: rebuilding community to heal America.
Slow, Stop, & Reverse Aging: Peter Diamandis On Longevity Protocols, Lifestyle Medicine, & Optimizing Healthspan

Rich is joined by Peter Diamandis, XPRIZE founder and futurist, to discuss breakthrough technologies and tools for extending human longevity.
The (Not So) Subtle Art Of Mark Manson: The Truth About Self-Help, Transformation, & Life Advice That Doesn’t Suck

Rich is joined by Mark Manson, bestselling author, to discuss identity, transformation, and why being smart might be your biggest obstacle to change.
The Best Of 2024: Part Two

Welcome to Part 2 of “Best Of” 2024, featuring powerful conversations about aging, adventure, creativity, and consciousness with remarkable voices.
The Best Of 2024: Part One

This is Part 1 of “Best Of” 2024, featuring powerful conversations on survival, longevity, mindfulness, and personal transformation with the year’s most inspiring voices.