Osher Günsberg, a celebrated television host, discusses his terrifying psychotic breakdown, recovery, and the importance of mental health advocacy. He reflects on addiction, anxiety, body shame, and irrational fears. The podcast also explores the impact of witnessing chaos, seeking help for PTSD, and changing relationships with alcohol. The speakers highlight the power of vulnerability, open dialogue in workplaces, and evolving perspectives on success and ambition.

Lesley Paterson, 3x XTERRA Triathlon World Champion and 2x World Triathlon Cross Champion, discusses her perseverance in pursuing her dream of making a movie, which eventually won four Oscars. They also explore mindset and challenges in sports and filmmaking, the importance of selecting impactful projects, finding balance and avoiding burnout, and the complexities of the Oscars campaign.

Christopher Gardner, PHD, Director of Nutrition Studies at the Stanford Prevention Research Center, discusses the diet wars, common misconceptions about protein, personalized nutrition, rigorous scientific studies, healthy microbiome, and the underappreciated role of diet in preventing disease.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss personal updates, changes at the New York Times Sports Desk, and their new partnership with a sports brand. They also explore the pursuit of pleasure, the inception of a family festival, and the importance of building deep partner relationships. Other topics include value-based decisions, breaking records, labor strikes, and the perception of authenticity. They touch on movie critiques, teaching critical thinking, and the significance of embracing mundane tasks for success.

Baratunde Thurston, Emmy-nominated writer and cultural critic, discusses the impact of technology, social media, and declining trust in institutions. They touch on diversity in media, responsible media practices, the evolution of the media landscape, and what it means to be black in America. They explore the roots of anger and frustration, the benefits of therapy and plant-based eating, the importance of shifting perspectives for political change, finding meaning in a changing world, and the dangers of misinformation. They also discuss creating healthy digital public spaces, connecting people to nature, and promoting Baratunde's work

Maui-born athlete Kai Lenny discusses his mastery of various water sports and his fearless approach to conquering giant waves. He shares the mindset strategies he uses to excel in extreme sports and his passion for innovation. The conversation also explores the importance of adaptability, the combination of spirituality and strategy in surfing, and the possibility of exploring uncharted waves on the open sea. Lenny's extraordinary skills and pursuit of excellence make him a true waterman.

A relentless experimenter and master of productivity, Tim Ferriss is the mega-best-selling author of The 4-Hour Work Week, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors. He’s also the host of the wildly popular Tim Ferriss Show—where he deconstructs the tools, mindsets, and practices of world-class performers across business, sports, and more.While Tim is known and revered for his wisdom regarding optimization and productivity, it’s his arc as a human that impresses me the most. He’s been through a lot. He’s grown considerably. And he’s shared his personal and professional struggles with a laudable degree of courage and vulnerability.Today’s exchange centers on Tim’s inward journey. How he grapples with anxiety and depression. The ways he learned to face difficult emotions. And the various modalities he has explored from silent meditation and psychotherapy to psychedelics.I hope you find this conversation helpful, and that it reframes how you think about, manage, confront, and heal your own emotional wounds.Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Roka: ROKA.com/RICHROLLAG1: DrinkAG1.com/RICHROLLExpress VPN: ExpressVPN.com/RICHROLLIndeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLLPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

One of the most acclaimed filmmakers of his generation, today Judd Apatow graces the podcast to discuss his fascinating perspective on filmmaking, storytelling, creativity, and more.From directing This Is 40, Knocked Up, and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, to serving as producer for Anchorman and executive producer for Freaks and Geeks, Judd has made an indelible mark on Hollywood.Today we unpack the experiences, philosophies, and strategies that have shaped him into the unparalleled creator he is today. We explore his creative process, his approach to storytelling, the lessons he’s learned from working with some of the biggest names in the business, and how he pays it forward.This conversation left me with a newfound appreciation of comedy not only as an art form—but as a powerful means of grappling with the complexities of the human experience.I hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.Show notes + MOREWatch on YoutubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/RICHROLLTimeline Nutrition: Timelinenutrition.com/RICHROLLMomentous: LiveMomentous.com/RICHROLLBabbel: Babbel.com/RICHROLLWhoop: WHOOP.com Plant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,

Light Watkins is an expert meditation and spiritual teacher who gave up all his earthly possessions five years ago (save what he could fit into a small backpack) and proceeded to travel the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation.Today he shares lessons learned from this experience, imparting wisdom that is equal parts profound and hyper-practical on how to prioritize and cultivate inner happiness, the importance of presence, following your curiosity, the joy of giving what you want to receive, and something he calls the “freedom of choicelessness” that declutters your life decisions.I love Light. He is a wise and gifted teacher. My sense is that this conversation will leave you with more than a few life-altering profundities to ponder and practice.Show notes + MOREWatch on YoutubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:AG1: http://drinkAG1.com/richrollSquarespace: Squarespace.com/RichRollIndeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLLPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich

One of the first questions I was asked when I found myself in a treatment center for alcoholism was: do you want to change?Most sane individuals in my circumstances would respond of course I do. But only a mentally deranged addict like myself would need to pause before answering to consider the options. Luckily, I was blessed with pain so severe it eclipsed the very real fear I held about changing every facet of who I was as a person to get and stay sober. While in many ways pain makes the process of change easier, the truth is you don’t have to hit rock bottom to make a transformation. Change is always within your grasp if you can summon the willingness to ask for it—and most importantly, receive it.Today I venture out of my comfort zone once again to explore some thoughts on transformation in monologue format—sharing intimate details from my own personal story of addiction and lessons learned within the walls of rehab—in a podcast experiment I hope provides value. Transformation demands a price—accountability, courage, vulnerability, and the willpower to take contrary actions to those you’ve taken historically. But the outcome? A life beyond your wildest imagination.Show notes + MOREWatch on YoutubeNewsletter Sign-UpToday’s Sponsors:Peak Design: PeakDesign.com/RICHROLLCaldera Lab: http://calderalab.com/richrollAthletic Greens: http://drinkAG1.com/richrollPlant Power Meal Planner: https://meals.richroll.comPeace + Plants,Rich