The Rich Roll Podcast

Dr. Ethan Kross is a renowned psychologist, bestselling author, and expert on controlling the conscious mind.   This conversation explores his innovative approach to mental fitness and how our emotions function as an operating system. We examine why difficult emotions serve a purpose, how our inner dialogue shapes our reality, and why we have more control over our responses than we realize.   Along the way, he helps me analyze my own patterns of thought spirals and disaster-casting.   Ethan’s work offers a pattern interrupt for those caught in mental turbulence and a roadmap to greater agency. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up  Today’s Sponsors:    Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products

Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern, together known as SOFI TUKKER, defy every convention of electronic dance music.   This conversation explores their unlikely origin story—from D1 basketball captain and aspiring diplomat to electronic music revolutionaries who’ve achieved stratospheric success by approaching their craft with athletic discipline and meditative mindfulness. Through an alchemy of Portuguese poetry and pulsing beats, they’ve amassed over 3 billion streams, scored multiple Grammy nominations, and landed high-profile Apple campaigns while sustaining well-being amidst non-stop touring.   These two transformed my understanding of what electronic artists can be.   SOFI TUKKER is a revelation—and a testament to the power of authentic self-expression. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products

Dr. Ellen Langer is Harvard’s first tenured female psychology professor, a pioneering researcher on the mind-body connection, and author of “The Mindful Body.”     This conversation explores the radical impact of certainty on well-being and Ellen’s perspective that redefines traditional notions of mindfulness through the simple act of noticing new things.   In her return, we discuss why uncertainty brings freedom, how thoughts influence health outcomes, the kaleidoscopic nature of consciousness, and why everything we think we know deserves to be questioned.   Ellen is brilliant, irreverent, and wise. Her insights may transform how you think about thinking. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL

Arthur Brooks is a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and the world’s leading researcher on happiness.   This conversation explores the ineffable nature of happiness and meaning, explores why success addiction plagues high achievers, and discusses how science can open a portal to deeper truths. We investigate the dualistic tension between striving and surrender, as Arthur reveals how our fixation on striving often obscures the true source of happiness.   Through a captivating shift in perspective, he sheds light on a new understanding of love, purpose, and fulfillment.   The intersection of science and happiness begins here. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order

RJ Scaringe is the visionary founder of Rivian, who turned his childhood obsession with engines into one of automotive history’s most audacious ventures.   This conversation explores the intractable challenges of starting a car company from scratch, balancing “extreme optimism” with “robust realism,” and why this moment represents a once-in-a-planet opportunity to reinvent transportation.    RJ shares intimate details of Rivian’s journey toward a carbon-neutral future, from nearly running out of payroll to leading a publicly traded company.   This is a masterclass in playing the long game. Enjoy!   Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors: Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products 

Dr. Valter Longo is a pioneering longevity researcher, Director of the USC Longevity Institute, and one of TIME’s 50 most influential people in healthcare. This conversation explores his groundbreaking Fasting Mimicking Diet and its profound implications for aging, disease treatment, and longevity. From cancer therapy to diabetes reversal, Valter reveals how therapeutic fasting could transform modern medicine. Along the way, Valter challenges my long-held assumptions about protein intake and sleep. His research offers hope for extending human healthspan, and this conversation is illuminating at every turn. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 to get 25% off your first month

Elle Macpherson is a record-breaking Sports Illustrated cover model, pioneering entrepreneur, and the ineffable force behind the global wellness empire WelleCo.   This conversation explores the intersection of intuition and business acumen, chronicling Elle’s iconoclastic journey from supermodel to mogul. We discuss her audacious choices, from walking away from Ford Models to build her own agency to following her heart’s wisdom in health decisions. Through stories of sobriety, spirituality, and transformation, Elle reveals how inner knowing can triumph over convention.   In doing so, she offers profound insights on the philosophical tension between expertise and inner wisdom that exists in all of us.   This exchange with Elle is raw, honest, and deeply resonant. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Bon Charge: Get 15% OFF all my favorite wellness products w/ code RICHROLL

Steve Magness is a renowned performance expert and author of “Win the Inside Game,” who has dedicated his career to examining why we often calcify into patterns that no longer serve us.   This conversation explores how our modern obsession with achievement often leads to self-sabotage. Through the aperture of his journey from elite runner to pioneering coach, Steve offers a framework for sustainable excellence that emphasizes internal growth over external validation.   Steve reveals how social media hijacks our basic needs, why group identity threatens individual growth, and what it truly means to win the inside game.   This is a masterclass in moving beyond surviving to genuinely thriving. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Pique: Get up to 20% OFF plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase

Sahil Bloom is a Stanford athlete turned finance executive whose life took an unexpected turn when a friend's observation catalyzed a complete reevaluation of success. This conversation explores his perspective on wealth, which transcends traditional metrics to embrace a more expansive definition of abundance. We discuss his framework of the Five Types of Wealth, the power of tiny actions to reshape destiny, and how to deploy your attention toward what truly matters. He shares profound insights on nourishing relationships, differentiating between urgent and essential, and finding purpose through service. Sahil is wise beyond his years. Enjoy! Note: In celebration of Sahil's appearance on the podcast, we're giving away three signed copies of his transformative book. Subscribe to the newsletter at richroll.com/subscribe for a chance to win. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products 

Today I’m sharing an episode of Feel Better, Live More hosted by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee. In this episode, Dr. Chatterjee sits down with Eliud Kipchoge, the legendary Kenyan long-distance runner who became the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon. Subscribe to Feel Better, Live More on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a renowned scientist, researcher, and the founder of FoundMyFitness. This conversation explores how exercise enhances brain function—upending old beliefs about lactate—while examining new research on microplastics’ accumulation in our bodies and practical ways to protect ourselves. In the process, Rhonda helps me understand my own relationship with exercise intensity and chronic exposure to environmental toxins. As always, Rhonda provides fascinating insights along with practical wisdom. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order

Vice Admiral Dr. Vivek Murthy is America’s Surgeon General, a visionary public health leader, and architect of groundbreaking initiatives addressing loneliness and youth mental health.   This conversation—likely his final interview in office—reveals how disconnection underlies our growing health challenges. We explore the parental mental health crisis, the impact of social media on youth, and his powerful parting prescription for America: choose community. While his recent landmark advisory on alcohol warning labels came after our recording, we delve into his vision for healing by rebuilding connection.    Dr. Murthy offers us medicine for what ails us. This one is special. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style

Peter Diamandis is a renowned physician, futurist, and the founder of XPRIZE, whose paradigm-shifting work transforms our understanding of aging and human potential. This conversation delves into the duality of our longevity revolution: the simple, actionable tools accessible to anyone today, and the bold technologies that could reshape our future. From innovative diagnostics to organ regeneration, Peter details why this decade might fundamentally alter our relationship with aging. Along the way, we examine practical health strategies and the philosophical implications of extending human healthspan. Peter is the ultimate optimist. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Momentous: 20% OFF all of my favorite products 

Mark Manson is a renowned author and cultural critic, known for “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck”—a global phenomenon that has remained on the NYT bestseller list for an unprecedented 328 weeks.   This conversation explores the paradox between genuine growth and modern self-help culture. We discuss Mark’s dramatic transformation, his contrarian views on personal development, why being intelligent often hinders change, and how the most effective solutions in life are typically the boring ones no one wants to hear about.   In today’s metrics-driven landscape, he reveals how to navigate content creation with integrity.   Mark is endlessly insightful. This one is profound and irreverently fun. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Nordic Track: Take 10% off any purchase of $999+ with code RICHROLL

In this concluding chapter of our “Best Of” 2024 series, we share wisdom from an extraordinary group of changemakers who challenged our assumptions and expanded our possibilities.   From a septuagenarian fitness icon to Spider-Man himself, from free solo climbers to modern mystics—each guest illuminated different facets of human potential. Their stories of courage, creativity, and conscious living remind us that transformation is always possible.   I’m deeply grateful to our guests for their vulnerability, to my team for their dedication, and to our sponsors for their continued support.   But most of all, I’m grateful for you, the listener. Your willingness to grow and transform alongside us makes this journey meaningful.   Thank you for sharing another remarkable year. Here’s to an extraordinary 2025. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style

We are here to grow. We are here to transform. This is our birthright. This is our purpose.   As the year ends, I want to honor this truth by sharing insights from some of the most remarkable voices who joined us in 2024. In this first of our two-part Best Of series, we revisit conversations that challenged and inspired us to reach higher.   From stories of survival and rebirth, to breakthroughs in longevity science and brain health, to raw conversations about athletics and consciousness—each guest illuminated different paths to living authentically and purposefully.   I’m deeply grateful to our guests for their candor, to my team for their dedication, and to our sponsors for their continued support.   But most of all, I’m grateful for you, the listener. Your presence and engagement make this journey worthwhile. I never take that for granted.   Thank you for growing with us. Here’s to an extraordinary 2025. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  On: High-performance shoes &

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a renowned physician, one of Britain’s most influential medical voices, and author of the new book, “Make Change That Lasts.” This conversation explores the intersection of neuroscience and human potential as it introduces his groundbreaking concept of “minimal reliance.” Dr. Chatterjee deconstructs why we remain tethered to patterns that no longer serve us, while offering actionable tools for lasting change. Don’t miss this conversation—it might transform your thoughts about personal evolution. Enjoy! Note: As a special bonus, we’re giving away a Dr. Chatterjee Book Bundle. Subscribe to the newsletter at richroll.com/subscribe for a chance to win. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF

Harley Finkelstein is Shopify’s President and an entrepreneur who started his first company at 13. This conversation explores the intersection of commerce and personal growth through Harley’s iconoclastic lens. We discuss democratizing entrepreneurship, the role of anxiety as fuel for achievement, and why this might be the most generative moment in history to start a business. Harley challenges my self-perception as an entrepreneur, forcing me to untether from limiting beliefs about what it means to build something meaningful. Sharp, vulnerable, and endlessly optimistic—this exchange offers a fresh take on modern entrepreneurship. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Roka: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL 

Josh Szeps is a renowned broadcaster, host of Uncomfortable Conversations, and a former voice of Australia’s public radio who brings discernment to our most difficult dialogues. This conversation explores why genuine dialogue matters in an age of tribal certainties. We discuss the derangement of our information landscape, the erosion of shared truth, and how to navigate today’s most contentious issues with grace and humor. Josh is a rare voice who can untangle complex issues without amplifying division. Our exchange is both timely and necessary. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat

Dr. Charan Ranganath is a prominent neuroscientist, a professor at UC Davis, and the author of the influential book “Why We Remember.”  This conversation explores the profound intersection of neuroscience and human experience. Charan reveals that our most resonant memories resemble paintings more than photographs, continuously reshaped by the present moment. We discuss the role of memory in identity, survival, and healing, as well as its implications in our digital age.  During our exchange, I gained insight into why my cherished memories might be less reliable than I had previously believed.  Charan is an impressive yet approachable voice in memory science. This exploration might make you question your narrative. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today’s Sponsors:  Bon Charge: Use code RICHROLL to save 15% OFF