I’ve often wondered if self-discipline is just a way of turning bad addictions into healthy ones. After all, addictions of all kinds are really just an attempt to numb and distract ourselves from facing uncomfortable feelings. Can’t the same be said for healthy behaviors once they reach a level of compulsion?
I brought Rich Roll on the pod to discuss this i ... Show More
Sep 2
Finding Your Life Path, Solved
You've been told your whole life to explore, keep your options open, try new things. And you've done exactly that. Moved cities, pivoted careers, taken every personality quiz. But here's what nobody warns you about: all that freedom might be the thing keeping you stuck. This epis ... Show More
4h 10m
Nov 2020
Rich Roll ON: Facing Burnout and Leaning Into What Makes You Unique
For Rich Roll, being uniquely “Rich” meant feeling out of place. This led him down a road of drug and alcohol abuse and into the rat-race of entertainment law. In his early thirties, Rich decided he needed to change. He quit his job, stopped using and even committed himself to a ... Show More
1h 9m
Jan 2021
Change Is Easier When the Pain Exceeds the Fear | Rich Roll
<p>“You feel most alive when you have the courage to step outside of your comfort zone.”</p><p>Today's guest is Rich Roll. At age 40, after years of struggling with drugs, alcohol, and unhealthy living, he dedicated his diet to plants and his body to purposeful action. Today, he ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 2025
Get Addicted to Discipline in 6 Steps
Have you ever felt like discipline is all about pushing harder? In this episode, I’ll show you why that belief is backwards. I’ll teach you how to remove resistance instead of fighting it, and how to make taking action feel enjoyable, not painful. Feeling stuck? It's time to tak ... Show More
17 m