Senator Cory Booker is the former mayor of Newark, New Jersey, a 2020 presidential candidate, and currently a leading voice in the United States Senate. My conversation with Cory covers his path to public service, the divided nature of modern politics, how to lead by example with love and faith, and a topic that is near and dear to both of our hearts: food policy reform. Senator Booker has been fiercely advocating to reinvent our food systems to address food insecurity and rising rates of lifestyle disease incident to poor nutrition. He also calls out the many ills of factory farming, including soil depletion, climate degradation, species extinction, animal suffering, and food injustice—working tirelessly to ensure that every American has access to healthy, affordable food.Ultimately, this conversation is all about embracing the power we all possess to catalyze substantive change—and shouldering that responsibility to drive change within ourselves, in our communities, and even on a national level. It was a true honor to spend time with Senator Booker. I have been inspired by his example as a public servant for many years—he is a man who truly walks his talk—and I was quite moved by what he shared in this exchange.I hope you find this episode as meaningful as I did.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Whoop: http://www.whoop.com/Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/richrollBetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/richrollIndeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLLCalm: http://www.calm.com/richrollPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comNative: nativedeo.com/rrpPeace + Plants,Rich

What does the advent of artificial intelligence portend for the future of humanity? Is it a tool, or a human replacement system?Today we dive deep into the philosophical queries centered on the implications of A.I. through a brand new format—an experiment in documentary-style storytelling in which we ask a big question, investigate that query with several experts, attempt to arrive at a reasoned conclusion, and hopefully entertain you along the way.My co-host for this adventure is Adam Skolnick, a veteran journalist, author of One Breath, and David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me and Never Finished co-author. Adam writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:House of Macadamias: https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/richrollAthletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/richroll ROKA:  http://www.roka.com/Salomon: https://www.salomon.com/richrollPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

We all face difficult experiences at some point in our lives: loss, grief, disappointment—feelings that can be overwhelming, confusing, and even paralyzing to confront. But what if we could transform our pain into something beautiful? What if we could use our creativity to process our emotions and, in turn, transmute them into something that speaks to others, serves as a communal salve, and illustrates that hope, help, and healing are possible? Today we explore the art of understanding, accepting, and processing emotion through the creative process with the incredibly talented actor, writer, director, and new friend, Zach Braff.Many of you may know Zach from the hit TV show 'Scrubs,' or his seminal directorial debut ‘Garden State’—a much-celebrated independent film he wrote, directed, and starred in alongside Natalie Portman. But today, we dive into the creative process behind Zach’s newest directorial effort, 'A Good Person,' a story about a young woman played by the eminently talented Florence Pugh whose world crumbles in the wake of surviving an unimaginable tragedy. In addition to discussing Zach’s background and his relationship with creativity, today we talk about what happens when you create with authenticity, find presence in pain, and make your own meaning. We also discuss Zach's own personal journey in bringing this story to life and the impact he hopes it will have on audiences. 'A Good Person' opens nationwide this Friday, March 24th— and how long it remains in the theatres is up to you. Let’s help him make this one a hit.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Thesis: takethesis.com/RICHROLLSquarespace: Squarespace.com/RichRoll JOOVV: Joovv.com/RICHROLLMomentous: LiveMomentous.com/richrollPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

Today we explore science-backed truths behind healthspan extension and healthy aging with Dr. Peter Attia. Peter is a graduate of Stanford School of Medicine, a former surgeon, and a world-renowned physician who has dedicated his life to understanding the science of human health and the art of living a longer, more fulfilling life. The occasion for Peter’s return is the publication of his new book, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity—a groundbreaking primer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health.Today’s conversation offers a short overview of all of the subjects covered in the book including the roles that exercise, nutrition, and sleep play in preventing or delaying the onset of the primary conditions that unnecessarily end most people’s lives too soon. But in large part, we focus on the story of Peter’s emotional health during a dark time and the critical role that emotional well-being plays in the quest for a longer, healthier life.Note: As a gift to our listeners, Peter has generously offered 10 signed copies of this fascinating book for us to give away. So if you would like to enter to win a free copy, go to richroll.com/subscribe, join the mailing list (if you’re not already subscribed), and look for an email on or around April 3rd with further instructions.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:InsideTracker:  insidetracker.com/RichRollGoMacro: gomacro.com BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/richrollIndeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLLThesis: takethesis.com/RICHROLLPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

Imagine running 2,500 miles across Australia, in some of the most brutal conditions on Earth, in under 50 days. This is the remarkable story of today’s guest Nedd Brockmann. A charismatic young electrician apprentice with a legendary bleach blonde mullet and world-class personality, at just 23 years old, Nedd audaciously set out to become the fastest person to ever run across his native Australia–4000km (2,500 miles) from Perth to Bondi Beach in Sydney.This is a phenomenal conversation in which we unpack Nedd’s extraordinary and inspiring journey. We cover why he got into running, how he progressed so quickly, and the intrinsic motivation behind his trans-Australia adventure. Nedd shares how he grapples with hardship—including his post-run PTSD. But more than anything, today’s conversation is about what we can all learn from his example when it comes to human potential and the power we all have to do amazing things when the mind, body, and spirit are dialed in.I loved getting to know him—and I know you will too.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:ROKA:  http://www.roka.com/Whoop: http://www.whoop.com/Calm: http://www.calm.com/richrollExpress VPN: http://www.expressvpn.com/RICHROLLAthletic Greens: http://www.athleticgreens.com/richrollPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

What is our soul’s purpose here on planet earth? How do we catalyze experience into evolution? And how do we discover who we really are? To help us make sense of these important spiritual inquiries, enter Julie Piatt, otherwise summoned as the holy and ethereal Sri Mati.She is an accomplished yogi, musician, chef, and mom to our four children. She’s also the bestselling author of three vegan cookbooks, hosts the For The Life of Me podcast, lords over Water Tiger, her online spiritual community, and is the CEO and ‘Mother Arc’ of SriMu, the best plant-based cheese in the known universe. Julie has been a recurring source of spiritual wisdom on the podcast, dropping many a pearl over the years on everything from parenting and creativity to finding meaning, purpose, direction, grappling with love, grief, and everything in between.Today’s conversation centers on the ways we can all become more embodied, connected to the core of our beings, and find direction in our intuition. We talk about how to remove obstacles on your path to self-growth, face trauma, and how to cultivate self-love. Every podcast with Julie is sure to deliver some soul-nourishing magic—and this conversation is no exception.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpSpecial SriMu Offer: in a gesture of gratitude for listening and watching, Julie is kindly offering a special discount on her SriMu plant-based cheese. Visit SriMu.com and enter code RRP20 at checkout and receive free shipping on orders over $127. Today's Sponsors:Seed: seed.com/richrollMomentous: LiveMomentous.com/richrollSquarespace: Squarespace.com/RichRoll Birch Living: birchiving.com/richrollNative: nativedeo.com/rrpPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

What is consciousness? Where does it come from? What happens to consciousness when we die? And what is the nature of reality?It’s time to ask the big questions and tackle the hard problems that have perplexed humanity since the dawn of inquiry.Our guide for today’s journey is Philip Goff, PhD, a modern philosopher who has devoted his life to better understanding the qualities of reality.Philip is an associate professor of philosophy at Durham University who specializes in the nature of consciousness. He is a proponent of panpsychism—the controversial theory that everything material in our universe is imbued with some element of individual consciousness—which he beautifully captures in his fascinating book, Galileo's Error.This is a fascinating, awe-inspiring conversation about the science of mind, the nature of reality and consciousness, the meaning of the multiverse, artificial intelligence, and spirituality. A conversation that I must admit began to stretch past the boundary of my intellectual capabilities—but in the most enjoyable way possibleShow notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:InsideTracker:  insidetracker.com/RichRollLMNT: drinkLMNT.com/RICHROLLBetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/richrollIndeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLLAthletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/richrollPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

What does it mean to be a good man? Furthermore, how do we combat toxic masculinity? And how do we find purpose in aging? Today we explore these topics and more with the world’s first male supermodel, John Pearson. John is a pioneer of the male modeling profession, and was the most sought-after male model through the 1990s, the face for some of the world’s biggest brands.But John is here today not so much because of his past—although it’s incredibly fascinating—but because of the very unique life he lives today. We discuss his wild career and the ways it has impacted his perspective on art, culture, the power of an image, and the modern world of influence. We also dive into his philosophy on parenting, mental health, and modeling healthy masculinity—themes that underscore his very cool lifestyle and self-improvement digital magazine, Mr. Feel Good.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTube. Newsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/richrollSquarespace: Squarespace.com/RichRoll InsideTracker:  insidetracker.com/RichRollCalm: calm.com/richrollJOOVV: Joovv.com/RICHROLLNative: nativedeo.com/rrpPeace + Plants,Rich

This podcast explores the benefits of meditation, including reducing stress and anxiety and improving sleep quality. It emphasizes seamlessly integrating meditation into daily routines and discusses various meditation techniques, such as transcendental meditation and loving kindness meditation. It highlights the importance of self-care, finding time for meditation in busy schedules, and the transformative nature of meditation in finding peace and clarity.

Meet ultra-legend Mike Wardian. From running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents to running across America, Mike has accomplished a staggering amount as a runner over the years. He holds FKTs all over the globe from D.C. to Israel, and won a 100k world championship silver medal. And he’s done all of this while holding a full-time day job and spending time with his wife and young children.In today’s conversation, we dive deep into Mike’s unique relationship with running, setting his world records, his experience running across America, and how he balances all of his athletic accomplishments with his responsibilities. We also talk about how his hobbies, like pickleball, chess, cycling, and CrossFit, complement his endurance training.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Seed: seed.com/RICHROLLThesis: takethesis.com/RICHROLLMomentous: LiveMomentous.com/richrollBetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/richrollROKA:  roka.comPeace + Plants,Rich