Podcast appearances and mentions of rich roll

Are you accidentally sabotaging your motivation and focus in the first hour after you wake up? In today's episode, I'm going to show you how to use a science-backed morning routine to optimize your brain, protect your dopamine baseline, and program your nervous system for peak performance throughout the entire day. I'll walk you through eight neuroscience-based habits that will boost your energy, reduce stress, and help you show up as your best self from the moment you wake up. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

If I followed you around all day, would I see someone truly productive—or someone distracted from the life they say they want? In this episode, I'm breaking down six powerful strategies to help you stop wasting energy on open loops, delete what doesn't matter, and focus on managing your energy instead of just your time. If you're ready to align your daily actions with the future you want to create, I'll show you exactly how to take control and become ruthlessly productive. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Why do the top 0.01% get extraordinary results while most people stay stuck? In this episode, I break down the five principles I've learned from being around the highest performers in the world—how they protect their time, think long-term, say no, and operate differently than everyone else. Start applying these today, and you can begin changing the direction of your life for the next 5, 10, or 20 years. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Bone smashing. Steroids. Crystal meth. 13-year-olds letting AI judge their faces. It's called looksmaxxing – and it presents as self-improvement. Underneath, it's a deftly weaponized pipeline to nihilism, misogyny, and self-destruction, consuming millions of young men right now. Adam Skolnick and I sit with all of it this week – what it is, why it's spreading, and what the real antidote looks like. If you have a young man in your life – or you are one – sit with this. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever

What if the reason you're not happy isn't what you're missing—but what you're wanting? In this episode, I break down why desire is the real barrier to happiness. We've been taught that more money, success, or the “next thing” will finally make us feel fulfilled—but nothing external can change your internal state. I'll show you why happiness is a choice, a skill set, and how letting go of constant wanting can create real peace. If you're ready to stop chasing and start feeling content right now, this one's for you. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Are you holding onto things that are secretly holding you back? In this episode of the The Mindset Mentor Podcast, I'm going to walk you through how to completely declutter your life—not just your house, but your mindset, habits, relationships, digital space, and even your finances. I'll show you how to do a full 24-hour life purge to remove everything that's no longer serving you so you can feel lighter, think clearer, and move faster toward the person you want to become. If it's not pushing you forward, it's probably weighing you down—and today, we're getting rid of it. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author, UNLV professor, and the mind behind “Walk With Weight.” This conversation explores rucking, the evolutionary movement pattern humans are built for that modern fitness has largely overlooked. We discuss why it affects body composition differently, how GPS navigation impacts cognition, and why optimization culture can undermine resilience. Plus, he challenges my assumptions about comfort zones. Michael's insights are practical, contrarian, and rooted in science and experience. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Momentous: High-caliber human performance products for sleep, focus, longevity, and more. For listeners of the show, Momentous is offering up to 35% off your first order

Have you ever wondered what could happen if you could finally get your mind fully on your side instead of working against you? In this episode, I break down the science behind how your thoughts can shape your health, your body, and your reality through the power of belief. It's not you versus the world—it's you versus you, and once you learn to control your mind, you can start creating the life you truly want. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Are you letting toxic people drain your energy without even realizing it? In this episode, I break down my six-step process to help you identify who's disrupting your peace and start setting boundaries that actually protect your mental health. I'll also teach you powerful tools like the Gray Rock Method so you can stop engaging in unnecessary drama and focus more on your personal growth. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Are your thoughts actually telling you the truth… or are they lying to you? In this episode, I'm going to show you how your brain filters and distorts reality through cognitive distortions that may be silently running your life without you even realizing it. If you've ever struggled with anxiety, insecurity, or negative assumptions about yourself or others, it might not be reality — it might just be your perception. Let's break down the six most common mental distortions and how you can start questioning your thoughts so you can finally improve your mindset, your mental health, and your life. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Are your daily habits keeping you stuck in the same life year after year? In this episode, I'll show you why motivation and willpower usually fail when it comes to breaking bad habits—and why your brain often fights back when you try to change too much too fast. I'm going to walk you through a simple system that combines small, sustainable actions with a clear sense of purpose so you can finally make real changes that stick and start creating a different future for yourself and your family. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Dr. Dawn Mussallem is a Mayo Clinic oncologist who survived stage 4 cancer at 26, heart failure, and a heart transplant—then became the first person to run a marathon within a year of receiving a new heart. This conversation explores the integrative approach to cancer treatment, why exercise might be as powerful as chemotherapy, the self-flagellation patients feel despite doing everything right, and the profound role of mindset in survival. Typically, my guests fall into two buckets—incredible story or incredible expertise. I don't know that I've ever had a guest who inhabits both worlds the way Dawn does. Her story is super inspirational, and the information is equally impactful. Enjoy! ⁠Show notes + MORE⁠ ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ ⁠Newsletter Sign-Up⁠ Today's Sponsors: Noble Mobile: The first phone carrier that pays you to use your phone less. Try it for just $10 with code RICHROLL

What if I told you your procrastination isn't a personality flaw? In this episode, I'll show you why you're not lazy — your brain is just running old survival wiring that treats discomfort like danger. That's why hard things trigger anxiety, avoidance, and self-sabotage. I'll teach you how to retrain your brain, flip your fear response, and make growth feel safe — so you stop choosing comfort and start building the life you actually want. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if the first five minutes of your morning were quietly programming your entire future? In this episode, I walk you through five simple phrases you can say every morning to rewire your subconscious, calm your nervous system, and change who you're becoming—before the world gets a chance to program you. If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're running on autopilot, this is how you uninstall the old software and install a new identity, one morning at a time. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Roll On is here—and this one has teeth. Adam and I unpack the tale of two Alexes—Honnold and Pretti—and what that juxtaposition reveals about the best and worst of human nature. From there: a 9-month surgery milestone (30 lbs down, joy levels up), the Attia-Epstein fallout and the allure of proximity to power, and ICE's authoritarian overreach. Listener questions round us out: finding hope, perfectionism, escaping burnout, and the sacred practice of showing up for someone else. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever

What happens to your life if you stay comfortable for the next five years? I had a moment where I realized nothing was wrong in my life… but nothing was changing either. And that scared the hell out of me. In this episode, I break down why comfort is actually a warning sign, how predictability kills growth, and why I had to learn to seek discomfort on purpose. If you feel stuck, unchallenged, or like you're quietly settling, this episode is your wake-up call. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Do you feel like you can't focus anymore, no matter how hard you try? In today's episode, I break down why your attention span isn't broken—and why it's not your fault. I'll walk you through what's actually happening in your brain, how phones, multitasking, and cheap dopamine are quietly destroying your focus, and why this is a neurological issue, not a personal failure. Most importantly, I'll show you how to retrain your brain, rebuild your attention span, and take back control of your focus so you can be more productive, less scattered, and finally feel calm and clear again. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Alex Honnold, the world's most accomplished free solo climber and subject of Oscar-winning Free Solo, just climbed Taipei 101 live on Netflix. In this special live podcast event—our first with a studio audience—we go behind the spectacle to explore what really happened on that building: the unexpected challenges and the mental shift that transformed pressure into joy. We discuss his training philosophy at 40, his evolving relationship with risk and mortality as a father, and why he challenges our arbitrary definitions of what's "dangerous" vs. "normal." Along the way, he makes us examine our own relationship with fear, discomfort, and living in alignment with our values. Alex unites and inspires us all. This conversation illustrates why. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Seed: Use code RICHROLL20 for 20% OFF your first order

Why do you keep falling off even when you want to be disciplined? In this episode, I'm breaking down why discipline has nothing to do with willpower—and everything to do with identity. I'll show you why self-sabotage isn't failure, why discipline is actually the highest form of self-love, and how your brain will always choose who you think you are over what you want to change. If discipline has always felt hard, heavy, or exhausting for you, this episode will completely change how you see it—and how you show up for yourself every day. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if the biggest key to your success isn't talent, hustle, or motivation—but something way more boring? In this episode, I break down why consistency always wins, even if you're not the smartest, most talented, or most disciplined person in the room. I'll show you why you keep falling off, how consistency works like compound interest in your life, and what I call cockroach consistency—the ability to keep showing up no matter what. If you're tired of starting strong and quitting later, this episode will teach you how to become the type of person who actually follows through. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What would your life look like if you finally learned to say no? In this episode, I break down why saying no isn't a time-management problem—it's a boundary, identity, and purpose problem. I'll show you how people-pleasing starts, why it keeps you stuck, and how finding your North Star makes saying no simple, clear, and freeing. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if the reason your life hasn't changed yet has nothing to do with motivation, discipline, or habits—but with unconscious programs you've never questioned? In this episode, I break down the single practice that can completely change your life in the next 30 days: self-inquiry. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if the secret to success isn't talent, intelligence, or hustle—but how you make people feel? In this episode, I break down the six most powerful principles from How to Win Friends and Influence People that will radically change how you communicate, lead, parent, and build relationships. Whether you're a CEO, a manager, a partner, or a parent, understanding how people think, feel, and respond is one of the most valuable skills you can master. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if the reason you can't move forward has nothing to do with what you did—but with the fact that you still haven't forgiven yourself? In this episode, I break down why self-hatred never leads to growth and why forgiving yourself is one of the most important things you'll ever do. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Bruce Wagner is a novelist, former student of Carlos Castaneda, and author of fifteen books, including his latest, "Amputation." This conversation explores his use of Hollywood as a laboratory for human behavior, crafting transgressive fiction that skewers the desperate while searching for transcendence. We discuss his decade with Castaneda, writing "Amputation" after the LA fires, the relationship between suffering and art, Buddhist and Sufi wisdom, and why fiction is our most potent vehicle to truth. He describes inhabiting his most malevolent characters with the same proximity as his saintly ones—because we're all interchangeable, all searching for transcendence. Bruce is infinitely fascinating, one of the most interesting people I've ever met. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Shokz: Use code RICHROLL for $10 off your purchase

What if the reason you keep falling off track has nothing to do with motivation—and everything to do with your systems? In this episode, I break down why relying on willpower, discipline, or motivation will eventually fail—and what actually works instead. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if real mental toughness has nothing to do with being emotionless? Most people think they're mentally strong—until their plans fall apart and fear hijacks their brain. In this episode, I break down what real mental toughness actually is and why it's built in the middle of the storm, not during the easy seasons of life. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Dr. Elizabeth Poynor is a gynecologic oncologist, Chair of Women's Health at Atria Health Institute, and host of the podcast “Decoding Women's Health.” This conversation explores why women's health has been siloed for centuries, modern hormone therapy, the estrogen-brain connection, metabolic shifts, GLP-1s, and what partners need to understand about this transition. Underneath it all: generations of women have known what the medical literature is only now catching up to. Elizabeth is a vital voice. I hope this discussion reaches those who need it. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF

What if the reason you haven't changed your life has nothing to do with motivation? Motivation is an emotion and emotions are unreliable. In this episode, I break down why motivation fails and what actually works: a boring, repeatable system that works even when you don't feel like it. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Do you feel unmotivated, distracted, and mentally drained no matter how hard you try? You're not lazy. You're stuck in a dopamine hole. In this episode, I break down what dopamine actually is, how constant stimulation quietly destroys your focus and joy, and why scrolling, snacking, and nonstop noise keep you feeling numb and stuck. I explain how overstimulation lowers your dopamine baseline, leaving you craving quick hits while meaningful work feels impossible. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

Success feels hard when everything feels overwhelming, but it doesn't have to. In this episode, I break down why focusing too far ahead can actually keep you stuck, unmotivated, and mentally exhausted. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready to master your mind and create real, lasting change, click the link below and start transforming your life today.

What if the reason you feel stuck isn't lack of effort but an outdated version of yourself running your life? In this episode, I break down how most of who you are was programmed before the age of seven—and how that 1.0 version may be holding you back and how to intentionally build your 2.0 self. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

Brad Stulberg is a bestselling author, executive coach, and one of my favorite thinkers on sustainable high performance. This conversation explores the dualities in personal development, discipline and self-compassion, striving and surrender, intensity and joy. We discuss the "humble badass" archetype, building resilient identities, why curiosity is the skeleton key, and excellence as an antidote to alienation. Along the way, Brad gets vulnerable about the childhood wounds that still drive his ambition—and I share my own. Amidst the chaos of self-help, Brad remains a principled voice of reason. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Birch: For 20% off ALL mattresses

From writing with David Goggins to working alongside Rich Roll, Adam Skolnick's success didn't make imposter syndrome disappear. In this episode, Adam opens up to Ryan about his path as a writer, the years of underreported stories and side gigs, how self-doubt still shows up, and the unbelievable true story that inspired his new novel American Tiger. Adam Skolnick has written about travel, adventure sports, human rights and the environment for outlets like The New York Times, Outside, Lonely Planet, ESPN, BBC, and Men's Health. He is best known as the ghostwriter and audiobook narrator for David Goggins memoirs Can't Hurt Me and Never Finished. He is also the author of One Breath - Freediving, Death and the Quest to Shatter Human Limits and now his debut novel, American Tiger, is officially out. Check out Adam's new novel American Tiger and follow him on Instagram @AdamSkolnick

If you woke up today feeling buried—overdue bills, toxic relationships, bad habits, low energy, and a life that feels like it's slipping further out of control this episode is your wake-up call. I'm giving you an 8-step roadmap to reclaiming your life, and it starts with the one thing most people avoid: radical responsibility. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

Are you still tired even when you're sleeping enough, eating well, and doing everything “right?" In this episode, I break down why exhaustion goes far deeper than sleep, nutrition, or caffeine. I walk you through the four hidden reasons you feel drained all day. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

Dr. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist, host of the podcast “A Slight Change of Plans,” and author of “The Other Side of Change.” This conversation explores the challenge of navigating involuntary change, whether it's injury, loss, or a future that suddenly collapses. We discuss identity and attachment, the illusion of control, why our brains resist uncertainty, the end of history illusion, rumination, and practical tools to help us see change not as a burden—but as a revelation. Maya also opens up about her own identity crises, a career-ending injury at 15, and later pregnancy losses that forced her to confront who she was beyond her deepest aspirations. Change is coming for all of us, whether we like it or not. Maya's goal is to give you the companion you need along the way. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF

What if mental toughness isn't something you're born with but something you can create on demand? In this episode, I break down powerful psychology research and show you how anyone can become mentally tough by changing their self-perception and self-talk. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if the words you say to yourself are secretly creating your entire life? In this episode, I break down why affirmations aren't “woo-woo,” but a practical way to rewire your brain using neuroscience, psychology, and intentional self-talk. I'll show you how beliefs are formed, how negative patterns get programmed, and my simple three-step process to create affirmations that actually work so you can retrain your mind for discipline, confidence, and long-term success. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a gastroenterologist, one of the world's foremost authorities on the gut microbiome, and author of “Plant Powered Plus.” This conversation explores the gut-immune connection as the root determinant of chronic inflammation—the silent driver behind three out of five deaths. We discuss the four nutritional workhorses, why your microbiome is nocturnal, and what happens when you eat after dark. Dr. B also opens up about a decade-long estrangement from his father—an unexpected reminder that healing isn't always biological. Sometimes it's emotional. This is our third exchange together. Our best yet. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF

What if fear only has power because you're giving it attention? In this episode, I share a story about how fear is created in your mind—and how to take your power back. You'll learn how to reframe anxiety, visualize the best outcome, and take action even when fear is still present. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if your ego isn't the enemy but a powerful tool? In this episode, I explain why trying to control your ego doesn't work and how learning to control it can improve your life. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if six months is all it takes to change your life? In this episode, I break down a simple three-step plan to stop drifting, get clear on what you want, and build the discipline to follow through. We'll cover choosing a high-income skill, creating a plan that works, and why disappearing for six months could completely transform who you become. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if the chaos in your life isn't coming from the world around you but from the thoughts running in your head? In this episode, I break down how overthinking and catastrophizing create unnecessary anxiety, why your brain constantly jumps to the worst-case scenario, and how learning to challenge your thoughts helps you step out of your head and back into a calmer, more peaceful life. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if a better life isn't about what happens to you—but what happens inside of you? In this episode, I explain why chasing success and validation never creates lasting happiness, and how mastering your inner world is what truly changes the quality of your life. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if consistency not motivation is the real secret to success? In this episode, I explain why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck and how showing up consistently, even on hard days, is what actually creates results. Through discipline and small daily actions, you can build confidence, better habits, and real momentum in your life. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if simplifying your life is the key to feeling calmer, happier, and more productive? In this episode, I share nine simple habits that have helped me reduce stress, gain clarity, and take control of my time, mindset, and energy—starting today. If you want to be a high performer in 2026, click here: https://2026workshop.com/   If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if everything in your life—your success, your happiness, your future—was 100% your responsibility? In this episode, I break down the seven mindset shifts that completely changed my life. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

What if making money online is simpler than you think? In this episode, I open your mind to the many ways people build income online, share a powerful listener story, and walk through real examples to help you start asking the right questions and find a path that fits you. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.

Is the voice in your head guiding you or quietly sabotaging you? In this episode, I break down where your inner dialogue comes from, how it shapes your confidence, choices, and self-image, and how to rewire it. You'll learn how to recognize the inner critic, challenge outdated beliefs, and build a kinder, more empowering inner voice that changes how you show up in life. If you want 2026 to be your best year yet then this video is for you. In just 30 minutes, I'll help you build a clear, simple goal system so you stop guessing and start moving forward with confidence.