What if hitting rock bottom was the best thing that ever happened to you?
In this raw and inspiring conversation, Rich Roll, a former addict turned world-class endurance athlete, shares how he rebuilt his life from scratch, facing failure, financial ruin, and identity loss to find real purpose.
With brutal honesty, he opens up about his addiction, fatherhood, marriage, legacy, and the heavy cost of chasing approval. If you're feeling stuck, burned out, or unsure what comes next, this conversation just might change how you see your own story.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Spine Surgery and Recovery
03:02 Losing Identity and Facing Stillness
05:47 Interviewing Master Interviewers
07:17 Life Begins at 40 & Rejecting the Race
11:06 How to Know You’re on the Right Track
13:42 Performance vs. Presence
15:25 Addiction, Achievement, and the Roots of Disconnection
19:49 The Midlife Chrysalis at Age 39
24:29 The Support of His Wife Julie
26:04 Lessons from Rich’s Midlife Chrysalis
32:14 From Blog to Writing a Book
38:10 Launching the Podcast & Relocating to Hawaii
42:27 Gaining Momentum
43:50 Financial Struggles and Family Impact
48:14 What Makes Rich Roll’s Podcast Different
51:58 The Importance of Genuine Curiosity
54:25 The Power of Vulnerability in Conversation
56:31 Rethinking Success and Slowing Down
01:01:46 Legacy, Family, and Showing Up
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