The Rich Roll Podcast

Raw vegan runner extraordinaire Tim VanOrden joins the show to discuss his journey with food, how he re-discovered a passion for running that led him to 9 U.S. Masters Trail Championship victories, his holistic approach to life and how he makes it all work on a 100% entirely raw plant-based diet.Along the way, we talk specifics about:* aerobic zone training* finding the joy in racing & training* the perils of becoming pigeonholed by labels* the importance of microbial health* what it's like to race up the Empire State Building* his thoughts on supplementation, and* the ever-present protein questionI thought I knew a lot, but Tim enlightened me on more than a few issues and it was a pleasure interviewing him.NOTE: apologies for the poor audio quality of the Skype interview. There is a persistent static hum that I could not eliminate and the levels are — well, let's just say — a wee bit off. I am still new at all this and obviously still have a few things to learn. Production quality is important to me, so I am truly sorry for the issue. Hopefully Tim's passion and sagaciousness will overshadow the annoyance, and all I can say is that I promise to do better next time.And if you have a moment, we'd love it if you could toss a quick review up on the iTunes page.It's most appreciated!Thanks for the support and hope you enjoy the show!SHOW NOTES* NY Times Sunday Magazine: How to Make an Ironman Whimper (and Cough):* Running Raw Blog: runningraw.com/blog* Running Raw on Facebook: facebook.com/runningraw* Tim on Facebook: facebook.com/tim.vanorden* Tim on YouTube: youtube.com/user/runningraw

Byron Davis, a gifted conversationalist and inspirational figure, shares his remarkable journey from overcoming childhood adversity in East Cleveland to nearly achieving his Olympic dreams as a competitive swimmer. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, embracing fear, and personal transformation. Byron discusses the power of mentorship, the significance of small victories, and the role of connection in fostering growth. His story inspires listeners to access their inner potential and navigate life's challenges with purpose and courage.

The beautiful & always delightful Julieanna Hever — aka “The Plant-Based Dietitian” — joins Julie Piatt and I on today's podcast to drop knowledge on all things nutrition and wellness. Together we hit on a wide variety of health-related subjects, including:*The joys & challenges of raising plantpowered kids;*The perils of school lunch programs;*GMO's and Prop 37;*Government involvement in nutrition education;*Combating entrenched & often outdated opinions on optimal nutrition;*Her recent television debut on the Veria Living network: “What Would Julieanna Do?”*What's the deal with Paleo?*Why most doctors and nutritionists / dietitians don't fully understand plant-based eating;*Tips for getting started the plantpower way;*Superfoods;*The deal with oils;*The pros & cons of blending & juicing;*Flu shots & vaccinating kids;And if you have a moment, we'd love it if you could toss a quick review up on the iTunes page. It's most appreciated!Thanks for the support and hope you enjoy the show!SHOW NOTES* Coca-Cola's new Anti-Obesity Campaign* The Onion: “We Raise All Our Beef Humanely…”* Julieanna's Website, The Plant-Based Dietitian* Julieanna's new television show, “What Would Julieanna Do?”* Julieanna on Twitter* Julieanna on Facebook

In this entertaining podcast, Vinny Tortorich shares insights on ultra-cycling, nutrition, and fitness. He discusses his training rides, opinions on aerobic zone training, weight loss, being a celebrity trainer, and his upcoming book. Expect a candid and uncensored conversation with a bit of explicit language. Tune in for an engaging discussion on nutrition, endurance training, and challenges faced in the fitness industry.

Ready to get your athletic geek on? Ask and ye shall receive. The multi-sport, multi-hyphenate strength & endurance athlete / coach and overall fitness / nutrition authority Ben Greenfield joins the podcast to dive deep down the rabbit hole and get granular on: optimizing endurance training methods; periodization & setting proper training zones; the cross fit craze; using technology to monitor physiological markers & effectively bio-hack your body for enhanced performance; the importance of nutrition & supplementation for recovery; and much more.And if you have a moment, we'd love it if you could toss a quick review up on the iTunes page.Thanks for the support and enjoy the show!SHOW NOTES* Finding Ultra Excerpt* Ben Greenfield Fitness Website* Ben Greenfield Fitness Facebook Page* Ben Greenfield on Twitter: @BenGreenfield & @GetFitGuyFor links & to learn more about the tools, products & information Ben advocates in this podcast, click HERE.

2-time Olympic gold medalist. Member of the 2008 Beijing Olympic 4×100 freestyle relay that will go down in history as one of the greatest moments in Olympic history. American record holder. NCAA Champion. And the first American under 48 seconds in the 100 meter freestyle. Garrett Weber-Gale, one of the world's most decorated competitive swimmers, joins the podcast to talk with Rich about elite performance, professional athleticism, life (and food) at the Olympic Training Center, how he healed his high blood pressure with better nutrition, and his passion for fine cuisine cooking, quality eats and helping people.NOTE: I am well aware that the audio on this Skype interview is less than ideal. Issues with Skype not picking up my (Rich's) microphone properly. Apologies. Again, I'm a newcomer at all this and can only promise to have it dialed in better next time. Thanks for understanding (& try not to hate).SHOW NOTES* Garrett Weber-Gale Wikipedia* Athletic Foodie* Garrett in Sports Illustrated* Garrett Weber-Gale Credits Good Nutrition for Olympic Gold* Garrett on Twitter: @GWeberGaleWant to be inspired? Watch below as Garrett & his boys Michael Phelps, Cullen Jones & Jason Lezak do their thing in the 4×100 freestyle relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Greatest. Olympic Moment. Ever.HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?1. TELL A FRIEND! (Self-explanatory)2. SHARE ONLINE! (Also self-explanatory)3. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW the show on iTunes, Stitcher and Soundcloud and TuneIn.4. DONATE: Check out the DONATE button on the right hand margin or click HERE to learn more. We even accept Bitcoin!5. DOWNLOAD THE NEW MOBILE APP! Now you can access, stream, download and share the entire RRP catalog in the palm of your hand on any iOS mobile device (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) with our new mobile app. Never miss an episode, plus special announcements, discounts, giveaways. Already downloaded? Awesome. When you have a minute, and it feels right to you, do us a solid and give the app a review in the iTunes Store.

Rich and Julie discuss the hows, whys and why nots of New Year's resolutions, Eckhart Tolle, The “Icarus Deception”, the importance of going “inside”, setting goals and how to set yourself up for successfully achieving them.SHOW NOTESFree Shipping on Vitamix PurchasesThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment* by Eckhart TolleA New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)* by Eckhart TolleThe Artist's Way* by Julia CameronThe Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly?* by Seth Godin*Disclosure: Books and products denoted with an asterisk are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Today on the podcast, Rich and Julie Piatt sit down with uber-athlete and fitness / wellness advocate Gabrielle Reece to talk about health & fitness, the importance of good nutrition, Gabby's general perspective on marriage and relationships (…and yes, sex), how she makes it work with her husband — famed big wave surfer Laird Hamilton– homeschooling her girls, female role models, failing “upward”, dealing with negativity, food & fitness tips for getting started in the right direction for the new year, and of course her upcoming book, My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper: A Guide to the Less Than Perfect Life* (Scribner, coming April 2013).Enjoy!Rich[NOTE: apologies for the audio quality. Podcasting from a warehouse has its drawbacks, particularly when it's pouring rain, as it was today. The background noise is showers on a tin roof. Did the best we could.]

In today's episode, Rich talks with Michael Greger, M.D., the man behind the incredibly informative non-profit website NutritionFacts.org. We discuss plant-based nutrition, the pros and cons of a wide variety of popular diets from Pritikin to Paleo to Atkins, and the impact of corporate food and pharmacuetical interests on everything from food marketing/labeling to the current state of nutrition research and medical school curriculums.Dr. Greger then gets down to the nitty gritty on specific nutrition subjects like omega-3 fatty acid oil supplementation, the impact of antioxidant intake on exercise-induced oxidative stress and athletic adaptations to training, and of the course the hows and whys of protein intake.At the end of the day? All roads lead to kale.Enjoy the listenPeace + Plants,SHOW NOTES* NutritionFacts.org* AtkinsExposed.org* Pritikin Institute* Plant Positive / Primitive Nutrition YouTube Channel* Dr. Greger on Twitter: @nutrition_facts* NutritionFacts on Facebook*Disclosure: Books and products denoted with an asterisk are hyperlinked to an affiliate program. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

In today's episode I sit down with “soil whisperer” Hendrikus Schraven — a noted expert on permaculture, soil biology and rejuvenation, sustainable agriculture & lifestyle, factory farming, GMO's, Monsanto, Proposition 37, nutritional density and what “organic” really means.Hendrikus is a wealth of information and inspires with his unique and in depth perspective on the core and fundamental nature of food and nutrition and leaves us with some tips on how to be a better food consumer, and person in general.[NOTE: Getting feedback from folks listening on iTunes that the audio levels are low. Apologies — looking into it. We are still very new to this and working out the kinks, so I appreciate your patience and understanding.]Thanks for listening. Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below. And if you haven't already, you can subscribe on iTunes.[Apologies for the poor audio & production issues with the trailer video. We'll do better next time.]SHOW NOTES* Hendrikus Organics* Hendrikus Sustainable Environments – Design Gallery* Dairy Council “The Science of Imitation Milk” Anti-Nut Milk Campaign* “Big Dairy's Latest Smear Tactic” by Andy Bellatti for Grist.com. A look at the truth behind the Dairy Council's “Real Milk Comes from Cows” Campaign* Hendrikus Media – Videos & Articles* Hendrikus: Compost Tea: A Superdrink for your GardenRead more HERE.Enjoy!Rich