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Mary Cain Is Fixing Female Sports
A cornerstone of this podcast is the power of sport to catalyze personal and societal change, cultivate confidence, and ultimately transform lives.But what happens when sport breaks you?If you’ve listened to my conversations with Lindsay Crouse and Lauren Fleshman, you know this story is all too familiar within athletic institutions—particularly Nike. Today’s guest is busting this paradigm.Meet Mary Cain.Established as the fastest girl in a generation by the time she reached high school, Mary was only 16 when she qualified for the Olympic Trials. At 17, she became the youngest American track and field athlete to make a world championship, competing in Moscow in the 1500 meters.Olympic glory seemed a foregone conclusion. Until that is, she joined Nike’s elite Oregon Project team run by infamous coach Alberto Salazar.And that’s when everything changed.Under severe pressure from Salazar and others to lose weight, her mental and physical health began to crumble. Ultimately, her body collapsed—and her running career behind it. Then she just disappeared.Until November of 2019 that is, when Mary broke her silence on what happened and why, bravely exposing the abusive system that derailed her in a New York Times Video OpEd entitled, “I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I joined Nike”.Here’s the thing about Mary: she’s emerged from this whole experience stronger—both as an athlete and as an advocate resolute on creating positive change for the next generation of female athletes.Now 25, she continues to run while serving as the New York Community Manager for the running apparel brand Tracksmith.In addition, this podcast announces her new role as CEO of Atalanta, a new NYC-based elite running team & community non-profit Mary founded with the dual mission of promoting running community, inclusivity & diversity, while also rewriting the rule book on professional women’s athletics.Today we get into all of it.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I have a ton of respect for this young woman. Her story is powerful. It’s instructive. And I’m proud to help share it.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Calm: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life with guided meditations, sleep stories, and more. Right now, my listeners can get a special limited-time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/richroll. It includes unlimited access to ALL of Calm’s amazing content. Get started today!Four Sigmatic: Nutritious and delicious organic, Fair-Trade, single-origin Arabica mushroom coffee made with only the highest quality adaptogens like Lion’s Mane and Chaga. Visit foursigmatic.com/roll and get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles.ROKA: Cutting-edge eyewear & apparel built for top performance. Ultralight construction. Arms-Up Design. Official USAT Partner. If you’re active like me and wear prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, ROKA combines the no-slip performance you’ve been waiting for with fashionable frames. Visit roka.com and enter code RichRoll for 20% off.Seed: Stewarding the future of how we will use bacteria to restore and sustain human and planetary health, Seed’s DS-01TM Daily Synbiotic combines 24 clinically verified and naturally-occurring, probiotic strains with plant-based prebiotics. Visit seed.com/RICHROLL to learn more.SHOW NOTES:Connect with Mary Cain: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramAtalanta: atalantany.comAtalanta on Instagram: @atalantanyAtalanta on Twitter: @atalantanyTracksmith: The Comeback TrailNew York Times: I Was the Fastest Girl in America, Until I Joined NikeNew York Times: Mary Cain Takes the Next StepUS Center For Safe Sport: Our WorkNew York Road Runners: A Vision for the Future of Female RunningECO Athletes: World Class Runner & Activist Mary Cain, Adds EcoAthletes Champion to Her Resumé Voice In Sport: MissionNew York Times: I Used the Podium to Protest. The Olympic Committee Punished Me.NPR: Pro Runner Mary Cain Discusses Abuse Allegations Against NikeRunners World: Mary Cain and Alexi Pappas Both Suffered in Silence. Then They Saved Each Other.ESPN: Mary Cain calls Nike out for its response to her abuse allegations | Outside the LinesOutside: Mary Cain and the Dark Side of Pro RunningWomen’s Running: Mary Cain Announces New Role at TracksmithSports Illustrated: Inside the Toxic Culture of the Nike Oregon Project ‘Cult’The Gothamist: Mary Cain On The Future Of Pedestrian Running Spaces In NYCHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. 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Roll On: Case Studies In Mental Fortitude
Success in all forms demands mental fortitude—a capacity honed through consistently placing yourself beyond comfortable confines. When practiced with daily rigor, an increasingly sturdy mindset becomes a superpower—and the foundation for the purpose-driven life you aspire to inhabit.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and master of pen, keyboard and dictaphone Adam Skolnick explore the concept of mental fortitude in contexts athletic and political through the lives of two individuals, James Lawrence (aka the ‘Iron Cowboy’) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.Beyond RRP hype-man duties, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently awash in his umpteenth draft of an untitled novel—slowly losing his mind in the process.This episode unfurls in a fashion unique.The balance of today’s discussion focuses on James Lawrence—the undisputed king of mental fortitude wrought in physical form—and his mind-bending completion of 101 iron-distance triathlons in 100 days.In addition, we cover a few notable stories, including The Woman Who Fell 2 Miles To Earth, The Great Lakes Jumper and The Great Pacific Race. We also discuss the recent Supreme Court decision backing payments to NCAA student-athletes, wherein I go on a tear against the college-industrial complex.It is here that we depart from standard Roll On protocol and instead segue into my conversation with a man notable for a very different kind of mental fortitude, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. The most accomplished runner currently holding elected office (he’s a 2:16 marathoner!), it’s an exploration of the demands, discipline and disposition required to lead a fractured city through the treacherous terrain of social upheaval in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Final Thought: this episode marks the one-year anniversary of ‘Roll On’ (and on-air bromance with Adam Skolnick). What started as an experimental but intentional response to the many historic moments that greeted us in 2020 has turned into an important RRP mainstay—and a success due in no small part to the incredible work that Adam has and continues to bring to the series. So thank you Adam. 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Go to WHOOP.com and use the promo code Richroll at checkout to save 15% off WHOOP.SHOW NOTES:Connect With Adam: Website | Instagram | TwitterYouTube: Rich Roll Podcast Clips ChannelNew York Times: She Fell Nearly 2 Miles, and Walked AwayThe Washington Post: Through pain and controversy, the ‘Iron Cowboy’ chases 100 triathlons in 100 daysTriathlon: Iron cowboy announces retirement from triathlon after completing latest challengeSports Illustrated: ‘Iron Cowboy’ Completes 100 Ironman Triathlons in 100 DaysNew York Times: This Is the Story of a Man Who Jumped Into Lake Michigan Every Day for Nearly a YearRXR: Jason CaldwellInstagram: @jason_t_caldwellInstagram: @lat35racingLat 35: Upcoming AdventuresYouTube: Jason Caldwell Adventure AthleteVimeo: 2016 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic ChallengeNew York Times: Supreme Court Backs Payments to Student-Athletes in N.C.A.A. CaseNew York Times: Minneapolis Removes Memorials and Barricades From ‘George Floyd Square’Great Pacific Race: San Francisco to HawaiiPodcast: America’s Overdue (R)evolutionPodcast: James LawerencePodcast: Des LindenHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). This helps tremendously!Patronize Our Sponsors: Supporting the companies that support the show! For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity URLs and discount codes, click the ‘Sponsors’ tab in the ‘Shop’ menu.Spread The Word: Help grow our reach by sharing your enthusiasm for the podcast and/or your favorite episodes by posting about it on social media.Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production, show notes and interstitial music; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtisfor video, & editing; graphics by Jessica Miranda & Daniel Solis; portraits by Ali Rogers, Davy Greenberg & Grayson Wilder; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis.Amazon Disclosure: Books and products denoted with an asterisk are hyperlinked to the Amazon 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Van Neistat Is The Spirited Man
A mysterious artist on the cusp of breakthrough success walks away from it all. Beyond the public’s gaze, he spends the next decade pursuing purity, beauty and truths both personal and universal.Then, like a Jedi returning from parts unknown, the artist resurfaces as ‘The Spirited Man’. And this ‘Spirited Man’ goes by the name Van.Van Neistat to be precise.The elder half of The Neistat Brothers, it’s a name that will ring familiar to many, a name typically associated with a superstar YouTuber, OG vlogger, and friend of the pod, Casey Neistat.In the Neistat Venn Diagram, Van and Casey overlap on many traits. Both are artists with an utterly distinct aesthetic. Both are exceptional filmmakers who honed their skills in the days before YouTube even existed. Both have a preternatural aptitude for storytelling, perfectionist dispositions, an appreciation for the analog, and extreme respect for detail. The list goes on.And yet, Van and Casey are also very different artists with disparate sensibilities.Back in 2010 after the Neistat Brothers HBO show wasn’t picked up for a second season, Casey went on to become, well Casey Neistat. Van on the other hand, embarked on a very different journey. An artistic journey of self-discovery—outside the public sphere—until recently.Now re-emerged by dint of his recently launched YouTube Channel, ‘The Spirited Man’, Van muses philosophical and explores questions large and small with a curious, introspective flare that is totally unique, utterly compelling, and just-so-perfectly Van.I was (and continue to be) thoroughly entranced by this series—and so curious about Van—that I reached out to Casey to connect us.Today Van shares his story, and it is wild.My plan was to unfurl ‘The Story of Van Neistat’ in a relatively linear fashion.That’s not at all what happened. And this exchange is better for it.Fluid and conversational, this is an excavation of the artist life. It’s as much about hardship and survival as it is about creativity and productivity.We discuss curiosity, sobriety, discipline, the value of being meticulous, and his commitment to preserving an analog life.We talk about why he didn’t continue making films with Casey and Van’s many collaborations with artist Tom Sachs.Finally, Van spins a few epic yarns featuring Werner Herzog, the Safdie Brothers, and the lore of 368 Broadway—a building in lower Manhattan that birthed many an amazing creative career in the early 2000s.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Van is super awesome. I love this one. 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Go to GET QUIP.com/RICHROLL5 to get $5 off a Mouthwash Starter Kit, which includes a refillable dispenser and a 90-dose supply of quip’s 4x concentrated formula.SHOW NOTES:Connect with Van Neistat: Website | Twitter | InstagramYouTube: Spirited ManIMDb: The Neistat BrothersINC: Behind the Brand with Van NeistatThe lost art of giving a damnBomb: Tom Sachs & Van Neistat by Chris ChangMmuseumm: HomeKickstarter: Spirited ManARTnews: New Wave: On Set with Tom Sachs in His Rockaway Beach Surf HouseNeistat Brothers: Yogurt vs. GasolineNeistat Brothers: The Making Of The Maritime Holiday FilmNeistat Brothers: bike thiefNeistat Brothers: holland tunnelEames Office: Powers of Ten™ (1977)Podcast: No Gruffs Given with Sean Avery Documentary: Beauty Is Embarrassing Documentary: Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker’s ApocalypseFilm: FitzcarraldoYouTube: 10 Bullets. By Tom SachsBook: The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy – What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America’s Next Rendezvous with DestinyHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production and show notes and interstitial music, Additional music by Moby, Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Davy Greenberg & Grayson Wilder; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Crush It As A Plant-Based Athlete: Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke
How can you possibly excel as an athlete on a plant-based diet? Where do you get your protein? Don’t you need meat to be fit?If you’re a long-time whole food, plant-based enthusiast, chances are you’ve been asked these questions more times than you can count. For the rest of you, let’s put these questions to the test.My comrades for this inquiry are friends Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke, here to testify on how to absolutely kick ass and take names as a plant-based athlete.The occasion for this conversation is the publication of Matt & Robert’s aptly titled new book, The Plant-Based Athlete—the ultimate primer on maxing peak performance the plant-based way, a drum you I’ve been beating for years.Long-time listeners will remember Matt from from RRP 54 in the early days of the podcast. A plant-based marathoner and ultrarunner, he’s the man behind everything NoMeatAthlete.com—the wildly popular community, blog, books, and podcast.Making his first and long overdue appearance on the show, Robert is a former champion vegan bodybuilder, public speaker, founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, and a solid dude who’s been crushing it on nothing but plants for more than 25 years.Today, Matt and Robert bust myths and break down the basics of plant-based performance. We talk about optimizing athleticism from strength training to endurance. We discuss proper fueling and recovery techniques. We get into responsible supplementation, balancing macros, enhancing micronutrient intake, and the importance diversifying your microbiome. Plus, we dive into the latest science and research behind why plants reign supreme when it comes to peak gains.Of course, we also bust some common myths, including the big one: where do you get your protein?Whether you’re seeking to break a strength plateau, hit a PR, compete in your first ultra event, or simply lose a few, shape up and feel better—this is the intensive, in-depth, masterclass on plant-based performance you’ve been waiting for.And it might just change your life.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.It was a blast hosting these awesome humans and long-time friends. 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To reconnect with your natural movement, go to vivobarefoot.com/richroll and use the code RICHROLL to get 20% off your order.SHOW NOTES:Connect with Matt: Website | Twitter | InstagramConnect with Robert: Website | Facebook | InstagramPodcast: A Closer Look at “The Plant-Based Athlete” by Matt Frazier and Robert CheekeBook: The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier & Robert CheekeBook: The No Meat Athlete Cookbook by Matt FrazierBook: No Meat Athlete: Run on Plants and Discover Your Fittest, Fastest, Happiest Selfby Matt FrazierBook: Shred It! by Robert CheekeBook: Plant-Based Muscle by Robert Cheeke & Vanessa EspinozaBook: Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness by Robert CheekeNew York Times: Sculptured by Weights and a Strict Vegan DietSports Illustrated: How to be an athlete on a plant-based dietOutside: How Athletes Can Get the Most from a Vegan DietThe Beet: How to Build Muscle and Boost Performance, By a Vegan BodybuilderThe Beet: Vegan Bodybuilder Shares What He Eats to Build Muscle Without SupplementsPlant-Based News: Average American Believes US Could Be ‘Entirely’ Meat-Free By 2039, Poll FindsDocumentary: The Game ChangersHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production and show notes and interstitial music, Additional music by Moby, Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Davy Greenberg & Grayson Wilder; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guru Singh On Our Addiction To 'Normal'
It's been over a year since we dipped our toes in the rippling currents of the spiritual deep end.To make amends for this grievous and much delayed pause, today marks the the welcome return of my favorite wizard and sparring partner when it comes to matters mystical, Guru Singh —here to resuscitate another round of Guru Multiverse.The master of the Kundalini arts, now presiding over Kundalini University, Guru Singh has paid many a visit to this show. For those newer to the podcast, Guru Singh is a celebrated master spiritual teacher, third-generation Sikh yogi, author, accomplished musician, father, grandfather, and gift to humanity at large who has been teaching and studying Kundalini yoga for the past 40-plus years.Our last get-together focused on navigating grief. Today we extend and apply that theme to aid in processing this most unusual year.We discuss our addiction to the idea of normalcy. We explore the idea of a 'global reset' — the personal and planetary growth opportunity in the wake of what we have collectively weathered. And we weigh the pros and cons of incremental versus revolutionary change. Make sure to stick around to the end. As has become his custom, Guru Singh takes it out with a song.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Final note: Guru Singh is kindly offering all of you a $330.00 discount on his Kundalini University August course. Simply visit: KundaliniUniversity.com and use code RichRoll at checkout. I have no skin in this game, just sharing Guru's generosity.It's great to be back with my wise friend. 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Save 20% OFF with the promo code RICHROLL at tenthousand.ccSHOW NOTESConnect With Guru Singh: Website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookKundalini University: kundaliniuniversity.com (code RichRoll for $333 off the August teacher training course.)Guru Singh Podcast on iTunesGuru Singh on YouTubeGuru Singh: Online ClassesAwaken: Articles by Guru SinghAwaken: Awaken Interviews Kundalini Yoga Master Guru Singh – Awakening Is a Spectral ProcessBooks By Guru SinghInfinite Zero: Everything Comes from Nothing* by Guru SinghBuried Treasures: The Journey From Where You Are to Who You Are* by Guru Singh108 Ways to Great Days: A Journey Through Journaling* by Guru SinghAngels Gather Here: Nine Angelic Aspects of Human Life on Planet Earth* by Guru Singh & Kevin HutchingsA Year of Prayer: 365 Inspirational Days (Volume 1)* by Guru Singh & Gurperkarma KhalsaSpiritual Pavement: Simple wisdom for the enlightened road (Volume 1)* by Guru SinghSpiritual Pavement: Volume Two: Simple wisdom for the enlightened road (Volume 2) by Guru SinghRelated Podcasts You Might EnjoyRRP #481: Guru Singh on AwarenessRRP #468: Guru Singh On ConsciousnessRRP #434: Guru Singh On Positivity — Why Receptivity Is The Better PathRRP #418: Guru Corner: Dare To Be You In A World That Values ConformityRRP #400: Guru Corner: How To Raise A Conscious Child With Guru SinghRRP #393: Guru Corner: Disrupting Depression With Guru SinghRRP #368: Guru Singh On Compassion, Discernment & The Primacy Of Self-MasteryRRP #332: Guru Singh on Building Emotional InfrastructureRRP #267: Guru Singh On The Power Of Cultivating AwarenessHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production and show notes and interstitial music, Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Davy Greenberg & Grayson Wilder; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Andrew Weil Is The Medical Mystic
The godfather of integrative medicine and a true pioneer of health, today’s guest is a legend in the realm of mind-body healing.Meet Dr. Andrew Weil.Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by TIME Magazine (among a zillion other accolades), Dr. Weil is a New York Times bestselling author of 15 books, the founder and director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, and a man who’s spent the last 50+ years studying and evangelizing holistic wellness, under-appreciated healing modalities, medicinal plants, and the reform of medical education.As an entrepreneur, he is the founder of matcha tea brand Matcha Kari and a partner in True Food Kitchen, a chain of healthy food restaurants located all across the U.S.Dr. Weil has occupied a space in my consciousness for as long as I can remember. However, it wasn’t until I read Michael Pollan’s book How To Change Your Mind that I began to more fully appreciate the vast extent to which Dr. Weill has served as integrative medicine’s greatest pioneer.the legacy of integrative medicine can be traced to Dr. Weil’s breadth of this man’s contribution to introducing and mainstreaming so many ideas and practices he has been advocating since the 70’s.A long-time advocate of simple practices like breath work and healthy eating decades prior to it being vogue, Dr. Weil’s storied legacy also includes the evidence-based study of clinical applications for psychedelics, and marijuana. The nutritional properties of mushrooms. And the advisability of a variety of other alternative healing modalities that, back in the day, were considered anathema and ridiculed by the medical establishment.Simply put, integrative medicine would exist as it does today without the path courageously blazed by Dr. Weil.Today we explore this man’s extraordinary life. Counter-culture days at Harvard. And his convictions as a healer.We talk psychedelics, funghi, food and breath—and the best practices you can adopt to sidestep chronic lifestyle disease and thrive.We also explore what’s wrong with medical education. How to change it. And his quest to completely reinvent health care.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This was a fun one. I learned a ton, and I know you will too.Final note: Dr. Weil was gracious enough to offer all of you a 15% discount on his Matcha Kari matcha tea. Let it be known this is not a sponsored thing, he’s just being a mensch. To avail yourself of this act of kindness visit matcha.com and use code RICH15 at checkout.This is a glorious conversation with one of the most wildly fascinating individuals of our time. I was honored to host it and more proud to share it.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Salomon: The creators of my favorite lineup of road and trail running footwear & hydration gear, perfect for any runner, on any terrain, no matter the challenge. Check out my top picks at www.salomon.com/richroll and use the code RICHROLL at checkout to get 20% OFF – exclusions apply.Whoop: The world’s most powerful fitness tracker. Get smarter about how you sleep, recover, and train, so you can unlock your best self. Go to WHOOP.com and use the promo code Richroll at checkout to save 15% off WHOOP.Calm: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life with guided meditations, sleep stories, and more. Right now, my listeners can get a special limited-time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/richroll. It includes unlimited access to ALL of Calm’s amazing content. 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Save 10% on your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com/RICHROLL and use the discount code RICHROLL at checkout.SHOW NOTES:Connect with Dr. Andrew Weil: Website | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookBooks: Andrew Weil, MDThe University of Arizona: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative MedicineYouTube: Andrew Weil, M.D.YouTube: Dr. Weil’s COVID-19 Message | Andrew Weil, M.D.The New York Times: Dr. Andrew Weil Says We’re Taking Too Many MedicinesForbes: How to Eat, Sleep and Live Better, with Dr. Andrew Weil M.D.Forbes: How Wellness Visionary Dr. Weil Lifted My Team’s Spirit During A CrisisForbes: Dr. Andrew Weil Works To Focus Healthcare System On HealthMatcha Kari: Dr. Andrew WeilTrue Food Kitchen: AboutThe Boca Raton Observer: Living WellArizona Daily Star: Dr. Andrew Weil commits $15 million to University of ArizonaHealthline: How to Include Anti-Inflammatory Foods in Your Holiday MealsArizona News: Integrative Medicine Doctors Offer Approaches to Combat COVID-19Delish: This Celebrity Doctor Believes Keto Is Actually Pretty UnhealthyHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production and show notes and interstitial music, Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Olympian Katie Hoff On Embracing The Suck & Alchemizing Pain Into Gratitude
We all create imagined blueprints for how we want our lives to unfold—but what happens when things don’t go according to plan?Today’s guest knows a thing or two about managing pressure, prioritizing intention over expectation, and transforming disappointment into gratitude.Meet Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff.Dubbed, for better or worse, ‘the female Michael Phelps’ Katie is an 8x world champion that made her first Olympic Team at the ripe age of 15, the youngest member of the 2004 USA Swimming Team. She won 5 first place Olympic berths at the 2008 Olympic Trials, took home 3 medals in Beijing, and over the course of her career toppled more than a few American & international records, accruing 8 world championship titles along the way.But Katie’s story isn’t what you think it is. It’s not some totally unrelatable Olympic fairy tale, filled with empty platitudes and cliché mottos.It’s a story about not living up to the expectations the world set for you.What’s most interesting about Katie is that she’s an athlete that should have had a far more decorated career.So what happened?Today we explore her storied career, covering the complicated mental and emotional implications of elite performance, as well as the external forces beyond an athlete’s control.We dissect the vertigo-inducing success Katie experienced at such a young age. The insane pressure she faced that accompanied high highs, the bitter disappointment she experienced by failing to live up to unreal and unfair expectations, and the process of picking up the pieces and moving forward with life in the wake of dreams unrealized. And of course, the valuable and applicable life lessons extrapolated along the way, which she chronicles in her book, Blueprint: An Olympian’s Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing The Suck.Katie is an absolute delight and our exchange is littered with gems—big ideas on managing stress, expectations, and knowing when and how to push your limits.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This was a fun one. I learned a ton, and I know you will too.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Joovv: Enhance your health, recovery, and sleep with Joovv. Discover the science of light therapy and how it can help you reach your health & fitness goals at Joovv.com/RICHROLL. You’ll see a unique code that will provide a discount on your device, exclusions apply. 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Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code RICHROLL to get $25 off your first box.Connect with Katie: Website | Twitter | InstagramBook: Blueprint: An Olympian’s Story of Striving, Adapting, and Embracing the SuckTeam USA: Katie HoffTeam USA: Olympic swimmer Katie Hoff shares successes and struggles in new memoirTED: Finding Your Relentless Spirit | Katie HoffSwimming World: Champion’s Mojo: Digging Deep with Olympian Katie HoffSwimming World: Katie Hoff Inside ‘Blueprint’ and ‘Embracing the Suck’Swimming World: The Many Seasons of Katie HoffNBC: Katie Hoff shares ‘Blueprint’ for a unique swimming career in memoirForbes: What’s Next For Super Olympian Katie Ledecky?Baltimore Sun: Out of the pool, Katie Hoff has perspectivePR Newswire: National Blood Clot Alliance Introduces Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff as the First Ambassador for its Sports & Wellness InstituteYouTube: Is 3x Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff Stronger Now Than When She Swam?YouTube: Katie Hoff Dives Deep with New Book “Blueprint”HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production and show notes and interstitial music, Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Roll On: Why Balance Is Overrated
Striving to achieve a ‘balanced life’ on a daily basis sets you up for failure. Approach it instead from a long-term perspective. Aim for self-awareness. Go all-in on what lights you up. Along the way, be gentle with yourself.We are here to follow our curiosity, not mercilessly judge ourselves. Awareness is key. Shame is counterproductive.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Lord of the podcast manor Adam Skolnick wane and wax on philosophical, spiritual, and practical ideas both big and small. Beyond bantering sundry matters of varying interest, we play show and tell, share a few wins of the week, and round it out by answering listener questions deposited on our voicemail at (424) 235-4626.Beyond RRP hype-man duties, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently awash in his umpteenth draft of an untitled novel—slowly losing his mind in the process.Topics explored in today’s conversation include:the ultramarathon tragedy in China and why there must be better protocols and oversight in this growing sport;thoughts on Adam Grant’s recent NYT article, There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing;Rich’s current approach to writing, motivation, and why balance is overrated;SriMu’s Father’s Day Special, 10% off not-cheese boxes for all hard-working dads;Hellah Sidibe’s impressive, history making ultra-run across the United States;an update on the Iron Cowboy’s history-making Conquer 100;Van Neistat’s The Spirited Man series on YouTube;the Malcolm Gladwell vs. Chris Chavez journalist / influencer 1-mile challenge; andthe legacy of Duke KahanamokuIn addition, we answer the following listener questions:How do you create time to care for yourself without disappointing others?How do you avoid late-night hunger pangs following a day of rigorous training?What is the best way to transition from road to trail running?Thank you to Sierra (or Ciara) from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kevin from Northern California, and Ben from Columbus, Ohio for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Athletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, Athletic Greens is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. I take the packets everywhere I go. Invest in your health without compromise! Go to: athleticgreens.com/richroll to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.Audible: Audible has everything you love to listen to—all in one place. With an Audible membership, you can download titles and listen offline, anytime, anywhere. 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Save 10% on your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com/RICHROLL and use the discount code RICHROLL at checkout.SHOW NOTES:Connect With Adam: Website | Instagram | TwitterYouTube: Rich Roll Podcast Clips ChannelLow Tide Boyz: lowtideboyz.comCNN: New York greenlights floating public pool on the East RiverNew York Times: There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called LanguishingNew York Times: ‘I Owe Him My Life’: Chinese Runner Describes Mountain RescueIRunFar: Twenty-One Runners Die During 100-Kilometer Ultramarathon in ChinaCNN: Extreme weather kills 21 ultra-marathon runners in ChinaNew York Times: Maybe We All Need a Little Less BalanceSriMu: Father’s Day Special – Use code ‘FATHERSDAY10’ at checkoutSimon Hill: The Proof is in The PlantsVan Neistat: The Spirited ManBBC: Former MLS player running 3,000 miles from California to New YorkHellah Sidibe: HELLAHGOODInstagram: @hellahgood9Citius Mag: Trials of Miles New York City Qualifier YouTube: This Is Your Life | Duke Kahanamoku (Father of Surfing)Book: Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke KahanamokuI'm proud to announce my new book 'Voicing Change'. To learn more & pre-order now, visit, richroll.com/vcThere are a few simple ways you can support the show and the content we strive to craft and share every single weekSubscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). This helps tremendously!Patronize Our Sponsors: Supporting the companies that support the show! For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity URLs and discount codes, click the ‘Sponsors’ tab in the ‘Shop’ menu.Spread The Word: Help grow our reach by sharing your enthusiasm for the podcast and/or your favorite episodes by posting about it on social media.Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. 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Light Watkins: Doing The Work Is The Shortcut
How do you find purpose? What does it mean to live with intention? And why is it important to cultivate stillness?These questions are important. The answers are tricky. To solve these riddles to the human dilemma, you have to know where to look.Knowing Where To Look also happens to be the title of Light Watkins’ new book. Is it a sign or coincidence? The answer is up to you.In addition to being a good friend, a beautiful incarnation of the human form, a nomadic minimalist, and expert meditation and spiritual teacher, Light is also a prolific public speaker and the founder of The Shine (a groovy TED meets Self-Realization love child event series) and the author of three books: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and of course, his latest work and the focus of our gathering, Knowing Where To Look.My third microphone communion with Light begins with a dive into his adventures in minimalism (every single thing he owns fits into a single carry-on bag) and what it’s like being a 50-year old ex-pat nomad living in Mexico City. We also touch on his experiences in meditation and mindfulness, and the impact of his activism on issues related to racial injustice.But mainly we focus on things like the power of kindness, the importance of patience and reflection, how to cultivate intuition, and how to have the courage to trust it.In a nutshell, this conversation is about how to put faith into action, and why the aspirational life is built upon a foundation of small gestures—tiny actions undertaken every day, every hour, every moment.If you’re new to the force of love that is Light Watkins, I suggest tuning up our earlier conversations, RRP #172 and RRP #357. Check him out in my book Voicing Change, which you can find here. Listen to his podcast At the End of The Tunnel and of course, pick up his new book, the choose-your-own-adventure style of daily inspiration that is Knowing Where To Look.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Light Watkins is one of my most favorite beings. My hope is that this conversation helps you find what you’re looking for.Light Watkins is one of my most favorite beings. May this conversation be a tuning fork for your gaze—and lead you closer towards what you’re looking for.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Outerknown: Founded by pro-surfer Kelly Slater, Outerknown creates high quality, sustainably produced, and great looking men’s and women’s clothes, ethically manufactured in the world’s cleanest solar-powered factory. 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For a limited time, get 30% off your entire order by using the code RICHROLL at navitasorganics.com/richroll.Connect with Light: Website | Twitter | InstagramPodcast: At The End Of The TunnelBook: The Inner GymBook: Bliss MoreBook: Knowing Where To LookYouTube: For white people asking what to do about racismYouTube: Light WatkinsInform: ‘Your Camera Phone Is Our Weapon’: Light Watkins on Why We Need to Talk About RacismMBG: 5 Reasons To Consider A Regular Meditation Practice Right Now, From Light WatkinsMBG: Articles By Light WatkinsBegin Meditating: beginmeditating.comTEDxVeniceBeach: Debunking the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths | Light WatkinsYouTube: Light Watkins on How Meditation WorksYouTube: The Backwards Brain Bicycle (SmarterEveryDay)Medium: The Evolution of The ShineYouTube: Let’s Talk About MeditationBook: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldBook: The Seat of the SoulHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for audio engineering, production and show notes and interstitial music, Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt, Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Brogan Graham Is A Friend Hunter
How do you spark authentic connection? What is the foundation of meaningful friendship? How do you catalyze a movement? And most important, how do you create true community?As society reopens, we are presented with a unique opportunity to evolve, heal, and reconnect with one another in a new way.I can think of no better person to guide us in the lost art of friendship-making than the painfully charming and über-charismatic one they call BG.Meet Brogan Graham. Fitness fanatic. Extreme extrovert. Style icon. Force of Nature. Cool dad. Loyal friend and overall stellar human being.These are just a few of many labels I would pin to BG’s chest.An exceptional host during my April visit to Minneapolis (the whole thing was his idea), Brogan is the co-founder of November Project, a free and frenetic, open-to-anyone, grassroots sweat revival—a flashmob fitness revolution that counts over 250,000 lifetime members and dominates the pre-dawn urban landscape of 52 cities and nine countries spread across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom and even parts of Asia. Leveraging community, a simple sense of accountability, and open public spaces, the November Project motivates people of all ages, shapes, sizes and levels to move their bodies—welcoming everyone from Olympic medalists and professional athletes to complete fitness rookies and recent couch potatoes.Today’s conversation traverses many landscapes with a unique flair that can only be described as unapologetically Brogan-esque.Chronologically the first conversation recorded during my time in Minneapolis, we digest lessons delivered by a city and citizenship under duress—and why it’s necessary to never stop learning.We talk ‘dadding’, training, perfectionism, friendship, and the importance of getting outside your comfort zone—not just in the context of fitness but in all aspects of life.But the overall theme of this discussion is cultivating inclusivity. Why the path forward demands resisting the impulse to call people out. Instead, let’s call people in.As I’m fond of saying, prophets walk among us. Brogan isn’t just one such everyman prophet. He understands that to find these people, you need to always be on the hunt. You need to take swings at bat. You need to always be expanding your circle. And you need to develop the habit of reaching out to others, embracing your neighbors, and contributing to your community.This reflex begins with one simple word: hello.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I urge all of you to absorb this conversation in its entirety. Whip out your pen and paper—this is essential, potentially life-altering listening for every human. And simply put, it’s everything I hoped it would be.Brogan is a beautiful dude. I wish he lived in Los Angeles. But I’ll take him however I can get him.May his words inspire you to reach out to someone new today.P.S. – This is Brogan’s second spin on the RRP flywheel. If you enjoy today’s episode then dig up his first appearance four years prior in RRP 277.P.P.S. – Special thanks to talented Minneapolis visual artists Bennie Wilson and Jordan Lundell for photographing today’s podcast.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Boll & Branch: The first honest and transparent bedding company that only uses sustainable and responsible methods of sourcing and manufacturing. Go to bollandbranch.com today for 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code richroll at checkout.Calm: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life with guided meditations, sleep stories, and more. Right now, my listeners can get a special limited-time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/richroll. It includes unlimited access to ALL of Calm’s amazing content. Get started today!Whoop: The world’s most powerful fitness tracker. Get smarter about how you sleep, recover, and train, so you can unlock your best self. Go to WHOOP.com and use the promo code Richroll at checkout to save 15% off WHOOP.Athletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, Athletic Greens is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. I take the packets everywhere I go. Invest in your health without compromise! Go to: athleticgreens.com/richroll to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.SHOW NOTESConnect with Brogan: Website | Twitter | InstagramNovember Project: MissionBoston University: Inside November ProjectTED: How to start a movement | November ProjectGood Pillar: Brogan Graham On Trying Stuff OftenMen’s Journal: The Best Workouts in AmericaBoston Magazine: Go the Distance With These Five Boston Run ClubsRunner’s World: Your Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Morning RunnerRunner’s World: Hugs, Sweat & CheersABC News: ‘The November Project’ Workout Movement Takes Over Times SquareCBS: November Project Gets Thousands In Shape For FreeLos Angeles Times: November Project L.A.Star Tribune: November Project: What’s the allure with this dark-thirty gathering?For 1000s of delicious, customized plant-based recipes & so much more, check out our Plantpower Meal PlannerHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. Special thanks to talented Minneapolis local photographers / videographers Bennie Wilson and Jordan Lundell for portraits & an upcoming video we are are working on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Roll On: Why You Should Periodize Your Life
We live in a culture that glorifies the hustle. But the 24/7 grind mentality is actually anathema to long-term success. How do we break this paradigm and avoid the inevitability of burnout?You periodize your life as you would your training. Ditch the guilt and take time to rest. Choose your fallow chapters. And embrace your life in seasons.In the race of life, the tortoise always beats the hare.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Sir Adam Skolnick corrupt your neurochemistry with ideas big and small. Beyond sundry matters of varying interest, we play show and tell, share a few wins of the week, round it out by answering listener questions deposited on our voicemail at (424) 235-4626.Beyond RRP hypeman duties, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently awash in his umpteenth draft of an untitled novel—slowly losing his mind in the process.Topics explored in today’s conversation include:the benefits of periodizing both your fitness and all aspects of your life;why fallow periods are essential to optimal creativity;an Iron Cowboy’s ‘Conquer 100‘ challenge update (and WTC’s tone-deaf response);the recent Laird Superfoods and Picky Bar acquisition;the HBO docuseries ‘Q: Into The Storm’;Rachel Kushner’s collection of essays, The Hard Crowd;Michelin star restaurant Eleven Madison Park‘s shift to a plant-based menu; andplant-based bodega start-up Plantega’s plan to eradicate food desertsIn addition, we answer the following listener questions:How do you manage the financial risks that come with following your passion?How do you properly train for a Swimrun event without access to safe open water?How do you maintain relationships with people who have unhealthy drinking habits?Thank you to Greg from Virginia, John from Northern England, and Nancy from Santa Clarita, California for your questions. If you want your query discussed, drop it on our Facebook Page or better yet leave a voicemail at (424) 235-4626.To read more and listen click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Vivobarefoot is on a mission to make perfect footwear for humans and the planet, with a great range of shoes for kids and adults, and for every activity from hiking to training and daily wear. Wearing barefoot shoes is a profound transformation. To reconnect with your natural movement, go to vivobarefoot.com/richroll and use the code RICHROLL to get 20% off your order.Native: Safe, effective protection against odor & wetness. For both men & women, Native is deodorant that isn’t a chemistry experiment–no aluminum, parabens, phthalates or talc. Visit nativedeo.com/roll or use promo code roll at checkout, and get 20% off your first order.Ritual: Ritual is the multivitamin, reimagined. I take it every morning, and I love that its clean, vegan-friendly formula is made with key nutrients in forms your body can actually use—no GMOs, synthetic fillers, or other shady extras. You deserve to know what’s in your multivitamin. That’s why Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during their first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/RICHROLL to start your Ritual today.Squarespace: The easiest way to create a beautiful website, blog, or online store for you and your ideas. Save 10% on your first purchase when you visit Squarespace.com/RICHROLL and use the SHOW NOTES:Connect With Adam: Website | Instagram | TwitterYouTube: Rich Roll Podcast Clips ChannelSmithsonian Magazine: New Evidence Suggests Sharks Use Earth’s Magnetic Field to NavigateTriathlon Magazine: Iron Cowboy responds to Ironman: “I’m done with you”Trail Running: UTMB/Ironman partnership draws head shakes in trail running worldSteve Magness Tweet: Periodize Your LifeThe New York Times: You Are Doing Something Important When You Aren’t Doing AnythingBook: The Hard Crowd: Essays 2000-2020, by Rachel KushnerThe New York Times: The New Menu at Eleven Madison Park Will Be MeatlessEsquire: The Passion of Daniel Humm, the Greatest Chef in AmericaEater New York: Chef Daniel Humm Is Relaunching Eleven Madison Park as an All-Vegan RestaurantBon Appétit Magazine: Inside the World of L’Arpège’s Alain Passard, the Man Who Made Vegetarian Cooking CoolPlantega: AboutEffect: A new story for sustainable food, powered by plants and communityVegNews: Vegan coolers filled with beyond meat, miyoko’s, and just egg launch in nyc bodegasWall Street Journal: Chef’s Challenge: Squeezing In the CyclingDuVine: Chef Q + A with James Beard Winner Daniel HummHBO Docuseries: Q: Into The StormTV Series: Le BureauI'm proud to announce my new book 'Voicing Change'. To learn more & pre-order now, visit, richroll.com/vcThere are a few simple ways you can support the show and the content we strive to craft and share every single weekSubscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). This helps tremendously!Patronize Our Sponsors: Supporting the companies that support the show! For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity URLs and discount codes, click the ‘Sponsors’ tab in the ‘Shop’ menu.Spread The Word: Help grow our reach by sharing your enthusiasm for the podcast and/or your favorite episodes by posting about it on social media.Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower
Why do we sleep? What exactly happens when we sleep and why is it so important? What are the implications of sleep deprivation? And what can we do to improve our sleep hygiene?Answering these questions is the life’s work Dr. Matthew Walker.Longtime listeners know that I am obsessed with sleep and the critical role it plays in every facet of health. This infatuation is driven in no small part by the incredible work of today’s guest, one of the world’s leading neuroscientists and researchers in the field of sleep science.Matriculating at Nottingham University where he studied neuroscience, Matthew earned his Ph.D. in neurophysiology from the Medical Research Council in London, subsequently became a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and is currently a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, where he serves as the founder and director of the Center for Human Sleep Science.In addition, Matthew hosts a MasterClass on the science of better sleep. His TED Talk, ‘Sleep is your superpower’ has over 20 million views. And his international smash bestselling book Why We Sleep—a must-read for anyone and everyone looking to live and feel better—provides the framework for today’s mind-blowing, slumber-focused primer.To put it rather bluntly, this conversation covers everything you need and ever wanted to know about sleep, including:why do we sleep?what happens to our bodies and minds when we sleepwhy is sleep so important?what happens when we don’t get enough?what is the deal with dreams, sleepwalking & sleep paralysis?what are the various stages of sleep (REM, deep, etc.)?what can we do to prioritize and improve our sleep? In addition, Dr. Walker answers the questions like: how do caffeine and alcohol affect sleep? Why do our sleep patterns change across a lifetime? What is the relationship between sleep, immunity, weight gain, and mood? And most critical: how do we resolve the global sleep-loss epidemic?All told, this is an utterly fascinating masterclass on why you must rethink your relationship with sleep and the profound short and long-term impacts sleep has on every facet of our lives from learning to mood, productivity, energy, hormone regulation, longevity, and even susceptibility to cancer and other diseases.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.I urge all of you to absorb this conversation in its entirety. Whip out your pen and paper—this is essential, potentially life-altering listening for every human. And simply put, it’s everything I hoped it would be.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsBlinkist: Unlimited access to read or listen to a massive library of condensed non-fiction books from self-help, to business, health, and history—all for one low price. Join me and 12 million others gleaning from the best and brightest. Try Blinkist FREE for 7 days AND get 25% off a Blinkist Premium membership at blinkist.com/richrollLMNT: A science-backed electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don’t. The formula is super high-caliber, it’s plant-based with no sugar, fillers, gluten, or sketchy ingredients. My new favorite flavor is Watermelon Salt – it’s definitely going to be a staple for my hot afternoon runs this summer. Try it out at drinkLMNT.com/RICHROLL.ROKA: Cutting edge eyewear & apparel built for top performance. Ultralight construction. Arms-Up Design. Official USAT Partner. 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For $200 off ALL mattress orders, visit BirchLiving.com/RichRollSHOW NOTESConnect with Matthew: Website | Twitter | LinkedinBerkeley: Matthew Walker, PhDBerkeley: Center For Human Sleep ScienceFinancial Times: Sleep expert Matthew Walker on the secret to a good night’s restTED: Sleep is your superpower | Matt WalkerThe Guardian: ‘Sleep should be prescribed’: what those late nights out could be costing youMasterclass: Matthew Walker Teaches the Science of Better SleepMasterclass: Matthew Walker’s 11 Tips for Improving Sleep QualityNPR: Matthew Walker: Why Is It Essential To Make Time For Sleep?Independent: 14 of the biggest sleep myths debunkedThe Lancet: A sleep prescription for medicineThe Guardian: How to boost your business? Let workers sleepTech Insider: 5 Tips For Falling Asleep Quicker, According To A Sleep ExpertTech Insider: How To Tell If You’re Sleep DeprivedTech Insider: What Happens To Your Brain When You DreamTech Insider: What Happens To Your Body And Brain If You Don’t Get SleepTech Insider: How Lucid Dreaming WorksTech Insider: How To Take The Ideal Nap And Avoid Bad SleepFor 1000s of delicious, customized plant-based recipes & so much more, check out our Plantpower Meal PlannerHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis.*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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Anthony Taylor: The Outdoors Evangelist On How Nature Heals
Time in nature is powerful. It’s healing. It fosters community. Humanity’s connective tissue, it shows you who you are and what you’re capable of becoming.The outdoors has played a transformational role in my personal evolution. In almost every way I am a different, better human because I make copious use of the untouched natural spaces available to me—spaces I access freely and have long taken for granted.However, the uncomfortable truth is that outdoor parks (nature in general) are places where historically not everyone has been entirely welcome.This is a paradigm we must diligently work to dismantle.It’s also the spark that illuminates the work of Anthony Taylor—an extraordinary human who has spent his life advocating for greater participation and access to outdoor environments, and the second guest to appear in my continuing series of conversations from my week in Minneapolis.The former Commissioner for Minneapolis’ Parks & Open Spaces and current Senior Vice President of Equity, Outdoors & Nature for YMCA of the North, Anthony is—at 62 years old—the very model of anti-aging. A skier, paddler, accomplished ultra-cyclist and overall outdoors enthusiast, Anthony serves on the League of American Bicyclists Equity Advisory Board as well as the board of the National Brotherhood of Skiers. He is also the founder of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club of Minnesota and the co-founder of Cool Meets Cause, an outreach program that teaches girls from North Minneapolis to snowboard. And he served as the Adventure Director for the Loppet Foundation—a program that provides year-round outdoor activities for youth in Minneapolis.This is a conversation about the nature of outdoor recreation to empower, enliven, and inspire.It’s a walk through Anthony’s origin story. And it’s an exploration of his love of nature and his accomplishments as a cyclist and adventurer.But the focus of this exchange is placed on Anthony’s important work as an activist and youth educator.It’s a history lesson on race, class, privilege, and gender in the outdoors. And the many ways we can eradicate the invisible boundaries that exist in these spaces today.Certain transformative lessons can only be learned through adventure—lessons imperative to youth development and deeper connection to our own innate humanity.Put bluntly, outdoor sports and time spent in nature aren’t just recreation—they are human rights.I guarantee this conversation will positively impact you in ways you may not expect. My hope is that it will help foster ways you can advance greater outdoor inclusivity within your community along the way.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Special thanks to talented Minneapolis local photographers/videographers Bennie Wilson and Jordan Lundell for portraits & an upcoming video we are working on.Anthony is the leader we all need now. And this conversation is definitely a fave.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsTen Thousand: The world’s most durable training shorts, built for your needs and designed for performance. I recently partnered with Ten Thousand to help create their new Distance Kit which is hands down the best training attire I’ve ever worn. Save 15% OFF with the promo code “RICHROLL” at tenthousand.ccAthletic Greens: 75 whole food sourced ingredients designed to optimize 5 key areas of health, Athletic Greens is the delicious daily habit that sets you up for a healthy future. I take the packets everywhere I go. Invest in your health without compromise! Go to: athleticgreens.com/richroll to get a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.Joovv: Enhance your health, recovery, and sleep with Joovv light therapy. 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Go to WHOOP.com and use the promo code Richroll at checkout to save 15% off WHOOP.SHOW NOTESConnect with Anthony: Instagram | TwitterThe League of American Bicyclists: Equity Advisory CouncilYMCA of the North: Leadership TeamNational Brotherhood of Skiers: nbs.orgMajor Taylor Bicycling Club of MinnesotaESPN: The Story of Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor [VIDEO]Snow Industry News: Cool Meets CauseDiversify Outdoors: AboutOutdoor Afro: AboutBearfoot Theory: 15 Organizations Advancing Diversity OutdoorsMen’s Journal: Meet the Minneapolis Parks and Open Space Commissioner Using the Outdoors to Fight for Racial JusticeStar Tribune: Twin Cities outdoors advocate says recreation can be form of racial healingStar Tribune: My Outdoor Life: Loppet’s Anthony Taylor bridges activity and advocacyStar Tribune: Minneapolis approves plan to revitalize the main corridor of the historically Black South SideStar Tribune: Twin Cities outdoors advocate says recreation can be form of racial healingYMCA: A Conversation On Race With Anthony TaylorBike League: Anthony Taylor: Bicycling & EquityVerve: Anthony Taylor – Slow RollUniversity of Minnesota: Slow & SteadyKARE 11: YMCA offering overnight camps, field trips for first time since pandemicThe Chronicles Of Philanthropy: Breaking Down The Color and Gender Barriers of Outdoor SportsCommunity Action Partnership: Local Activist, Slow Roll St. Paul Highlight Importance of Outdoor Activity in Social and Racial JusticePowder: Meet The National Brotherhood of SkiersThe Loppet Foundation: AboutFor 1000s of delicious, customized plant-based recipes & so much more, check out our Plantpower Meal PlannerHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. Special thanks to talented Minneapolis local photographers / videographers Bennie Wilson and Jordan Lundell for portraits & an upcoming video we are are working on.*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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Roll On: Notes From Minneapolis
This week we dive into the why behind my decision to visit Minneapolis and what I learned from the experience. Plus stories from the swimming vault and some epic show & tell before fielding a few running-centric listener questions.Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein myself and Adam Skolnick dissect matters of the day in a manner that is instructive and sometimes even entertaining.Aside from serving as my sidekick and hypeman, Adam Skolnick is an activist and journalist best known as David Goggins’ Can’t Hurt Me, co-author. He writes about adventure sports, environmental issues, and civil rights for outlets such as The New York Times, Outside, ESPN, BBC, and Men’s Health. He is the author of One Breath and is currently using the ‘new dad’ excuse to avoid working on his novel.Topics explored in today’s conversation include:The Envol Swimrun Battle & Running For Justice Virtual Run Challenge;an update on the Iron Cowboy’s ‘Conquer 100’ challenge;the intention behind Rich’s trip to Minneapolis & his experiences in the city;what it means to reimagine public safety to create a safer society;Rich’s partnership with Ten Thousand and the new ‘Distance Kit’; andthe future of lab-grown, ‘cultured’ meat. In addition, we answer the following listener questions:How do you stay motivated in your endurance challenges?What advice can you offer first-time marathoners?How can you hone your nutrition for large endurance races?Thank you to Steven from Charleston, Casey from Illinois, and Asha & Savannah from British Colombia for your questions. 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Visit foursigmatic.com/roll and get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles.SHOW NOTES:Connect With Adam: Website | Instagram | TwitterYouTube: Rich Roll Podcast Clips ChannelJames Lawernce: @ironcowboyjamesBook: Why We Sleep by Matthew WalkerNew York Times: Ten Months After George Floyd’s Death, Minneapolis Residents Are at War Over PolicingThe Verge: The New York Times just sold an NFT for more than half a million dollarsNew York Times: Boulder Shooting Survivors Describe ‘Listening to Him Kill Everyone You Know’New York Times: The Deep American Roots of the Atlanta ShootingsNew York Times: What to Know About the Atlanta Spa ShootingsNew York Times: We’ve Spent Over a Decade Researching Guns in America. This Is What We Learned.New York Times: How to Reduce ShootingsNew York Times: Why Does the U.S. Have So Many Mass Shootings? Research Is Clear: Guns.Playboy: Who Puts Guns In The Movies?NIH: What Do We Know About the Association Between Firearm Legislation and Firearm-Related Injuries?BC: How the NRA Rewrote the Second AmendmentNetflix: SeaspiracyHBO: Q: Into The StormPodcast: Lost HillsPodcast: ‘Lost Hills’ Investigates Mysterious Malibu Campground MurderFKT: Robbie Balenger – Central Park Loop ChallengeHellah Sidibe: @hellahgood9Liquid Death: ShopAlexey Molchanov & Freediving: @alexeymolchanovI'm proud to announce my new book 'Voicing Change'. To learn more & pre-order now, visit, richroll.com/vcThere are a few simple ways you can support the show and the content we strive to craft and share every single weekSubscribe & Review: Please make sure to review, share comments and subscribe to the show on the various platforms (Apple Podcasts, YouTube & Spotify). This helps tremendously!Patronize Our Sponsors: Supporting the companies that support the show! 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Jeremiah Ellison: The Artist-Activist On Forging Real Change
This month, events in Minneapolis captured the world’s attention. The recent death of Daunte Wright and the conviction of Derek Chauvin sound a significant shift in the civil rights movement and the country at large.Today, artist, activist, and politician Jeremiah Ellison is here to help us make sense of this historic moment.As some of you may know, I spent the week of April 13th, 2021 (pre-Chauvin verdict) in a very tense Minneapolis. Motivating my visit was an intention to better understand the events and circumstances that brought the world’s focus upon this city—not from what I read online or saw streaming endlessly on cable news—but rather from a first-hand, experience-based perspective.In addition, my objective was to conduct meaningful, nuanced conversations with Minneapolis civic leaders who are grappling with the important issues that have recently dominated national news coverage. Issues that include police misconduct and public safety reform; the roots of civil unrest and the purpose of protest; and of course the role social activism has played in all of this.This conversation, the first in a series of Minneapolis-themed episodes that I will be releasing over the coming weeks, is one powerful result of that good faith inquiry.Representing Ward 5 on the Minneapolis City Council, Jeremiah sits at the vortex of the many complicated issues that concern his community, and from the start has been one of the leading and most prominent voices calling for the reimagination of public safety.On the one hand, Jeremiah is a very unlikely elected official. An artist at heart and painter by trade, he’s both a muralist and a comic book illustrator. He’s into Silver Surfer. And Batman.On the other hand, he is the son of former 6-term Congressman Keith Ellison. Currently Attorney General for the state of Minnesota, the Ellison elder was also in charge of the Chauvin prosecution. In other words, it’s fair to say that Jeremiah was born for the role he currently inhabits.My week in Minneapolis was extraordinary. There were so many experiences I will never forget. I learned much. I’m better for the trip. And my time with Jeremiah has much to do with that. I’m grateful that he took the time to share his truth and for his trust in my ability to share it.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This is a powerful exchange. My only ask is that you welcome Jeremiah and his testimony with an open mind and an open heart.P.S. – Special thanks to talented Minneapolis local photographers/videographers Bennie Wilson and Jordan Lundell for portraits & an upcoming video we are working on.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsorsBoll & Branch: The first honest and transparent bedding company that only uses sustainable and responsible methods of sourcing and manufacturing. Go to BollandBranch.com today for 15% off your first set of sheets when you use promo code richroll at checkout.Calm: The app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life with guided meditations, sleep stories, and more. Right now, my listeners can get a special limited-time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/richroll. It includes unlimited access to ALL of Calm’s amazing content. 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What We Need Is a Remedy.NPR: Minneapolis City Council Member On New Rules For The City PoliceCNN: How Minneapolis became the epicenter for the BLM movementCBS: Issues surrounding Chauvin trial go “far beyond Minneapolis,” city council member saysMSNBC: All In with Chris Hayes: Elie Mystal, Jeremiah Ellison, Jeff Storms, Jason Crow, Katie BennerStar Tribune: Minneapolis chief: Each agency has own standards for use of tear gas and projectiles to control crowdsStar Tribune: From activist to authority, Jeremiah Ellison navigates Minneapolis’ civil rights fightDaily Planet: A seat at the table: Jeremiah Ellison uses artist lens and collaboration to reimagine representation in Ward 5Bring Me The News: Councilors: ‘We’re going to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department’MPR News: After pledging to defund police, Mpls. City Council still rethinking public safetyMSP Mag: Jeremiah Ellison on Making Real Change in His CityFor 1000s of delicious, customized plant-based recipes & so much more, check out our Plantpower Meal PlannerHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. For a complete list of all RRP sponsors and their respective vanity url's and discount codes, visit my Resources page and click "Sponsors".Thank The Team: I do not do this alone. Send your love to Jason Camiolo for production, audio engineering and show notes; Margo Lubin and Blake Curtis for video, editing and graphics; portraits by Ali Rogers & Davy Greenberg; copywriting by Georgia Whaley; and theme music by Tyler Piatt. Trapper Piatt & Hari Mathis. Special thanks to talented Minneapolis local photographers / videographers Bennie Wilson and Jordan Lundell for portraits & an upcoming video we are are working on.*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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.