654: Rich Roll

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Rich Roll at his home outside of Los Angeles. Rich is an athlete, author of bestselling books, lawyer and is the host of the top rated show, The Rich Roll Podcast. You can learn more at www.Richroll.com.

In this episode they discuss Rich's journey from a heavy drinking overworked, overweight and unhealthy lawyer to his current life as a fit and respected fitness icon.

There is a lot to learn from Rich's journey of overcoming addiction and achieving success so tune in and enjoy.

• How did he get started? (1:45)
• When did he switch to a plant-based diet and start experimenting with ultramarathon running? (7:15)
• Where did his self-awareness come from? (9:30)
• Did this experience further his interest in self-growth? (11:12)
• Did he find himself trading one addiction for another? (12:15)
• Was his podcast based on overcoming addiction or ultramarathoning? (15:50)
• Does he find podcasting therapeutic? Who has he become friends with from it? (18:50)
• Has he had challenging guests? Getting them to open up? (20:40)
• Rich opens up about his addiction. What was he battling? (22:10)
  • Square peg in a round hole
• How did the bullying as a child affect him today? (26:33)
• Does he view being uncomfortable as a gift? (28:12)
• Where does he see society going regarding being plugged in? (30:40)
• How has parenting been for him? (32:18)
  • Passive use vs. Active use
  • Less observing and more creating
• Does the whole family eat a plant based diet? Benefits he has gotten from it? (38:09)
• What does a typical day look like for his fitness routine? (40:50)
• What has been his most amazing run? How does he recover? What tools does he use? (43:45)
• What are his favorite antioxidant foods? (49:40)
• What does he think of the bodybuilding world or protein intake? (52:11)
• Is he living his dream? Any current goals? (56:27)
• Does he handle all aspects of his podcast? (59:33)

Related Links/Products Mentioned:

• 12 Step Programs for Addiction Recovery
• Potential Adverse Cardiovascular Effects From Excessive Endurance Exercise
• Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself – Rich Roll (book)
• Blink-182's Travis Barker Recounts Death Wishes After Plane Crash
• Ep 643-Lewis Howes - Mind Pump Media
• Lance Armstrong Is Moving Forward | Rich Roll
• What is Technology Doing to Us?: Sam Harris
• New Obstacle Racing Training Programs Bring Out Your Inner Spartan - On
• Lab-grown meat is in your future, and it may be healthier than the real stuff
• Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Adam Alter (book)
• MUSE School A Private Day School in Calabasas, CA
• Kid Bodybuilder 'Little Hercules' is All Grown Up and Chasing a New Dream
• ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series
• Ultraman World Championships
• EPIC5 Challenge
• Live Longer, Better - Blue Zones
• The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for The Whole Family – Rich Roll (book)

Featured Guests/People Mentioned:

• Rich Roll (@richroll)  Twitter/Instagram
• Athlete/Author Rich Roll
• The Rich Roll Podcast
• Sharon Salzberg (@SharonSalzberg)  Twitter
• Charlie Knoles (@charlieknoles)  Instagram
• Gabor Maté
• Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong)  Twitter
• Travis Barker (@travisbarker)  Twitter
• DJ AM
• Lewis Howes (@LewisHowes)  Twitter
• Sam Harris (@SamHarrisOrg)  Twitter
• Tristan Harris (@tristanharris)  Twitter
• James Cameron (@JimCameron)  Twitter
• Todd Marinovich
• Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls)  Instagram
• Dr. Joseph Mercola (@mercola)  Twitter

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