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Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 291 episodes. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 4 months ago.
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View all 291 episodesDecoding Looksmaxxing: The Crisis Consuming Young Men & The Real Path To Self-Worth
Adam Skolnick and I go deep on looksmaxxing, the subculture indoctrinating young men and what the real antidote looks like.
From Death To Life: Dr. Dawn Mussallem On Surviving Cancer Twice, Running A Marathon Post Heart Transplant, & Why Mindset Matters More Than Medicine
Rich is joined by Dr. Dawn Mussallem, Mayo Clinic oncologist, to discuss the integrative approach to cancer treatment, mindset, and resilience.
AMA: Alex Pretti, Alex Honnold, Peter Attia, & Finding Hope In Dark Times
Adam Skolnick and I sit with the juxtaposition of two Alexes, the Attia-Epstein reckoning, ICE overreach, and answer your questions.
Alex Honnold On Climbing the Taipei 101 Skyscraper
Rich is joined by Alex Honnold in our first live event to discuss what really happened on Taipei 101, risk, mortality, and living with purpose.
The New Science Of Breath: James Nestor On Why Most People Are Breathing Wrong
Rich is joined by James Nestor, author of "Breath," to discuss dysfunctional breathing, CO2 tolerance, sleep apnea, and optimizing health.
Bruce Wagner Writes Transgressive Novels About Tragedy & Transcendence
Rich is joined by Bruce Wagner, transgressive novelist, to discuss Hollywood as a laboratory, suffering and art, and the search for transcendence.
Decoding Women’s Health: Dr. Elizabeth Poynor On Midlife Hormonal Changes, Interventions That Actually Work, & Why Medicine Left Women Behind
Rich is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Poynor to discuss hormone therapy, estrogen and the brain, and why women's health has been sidelined for so long.
Reclaim Your Excellence: The Path To A Meaningful & Joyous Life w/ Brad Stulberg
Rich is joined by Brad Stulberg, author and executive coach, to discuss genuine excellence, resilient identities, and curiosity as the skeleton key.
Cognitive Scientist Maya Shankar On Navigating Unexpected Life Changes, The Neuroscience Of Identity, & How To Unlock Your Next Self
Rich is joined by cognitive scientist Maya Shankar to discuss navigating change, identity loss, and why change is the ultimate lever for growth.
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: Heal Your Gut, Reduce Inflammation & Optimize Your Microbiome
Rich is joined by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist, to discuss the gut-immune connection, circadian eating, and healing beyond diet.
Mark Manson On Vanity Goals, Self-Sabotage & How To Actually Change Your Life
Rich is joined by Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, to discuss procrastination, people-pleasing, and real transformation.
The Best Of 2025: Part Two
Welcome to Part 2 of the "Best Of" 2025, featuring transformative conversations on courage, honesty, creativity, relationships, and finding balance.
The Best of 2025: Part One
This is Part 1 of the "Best Of" 2025 series, featuring meaningful conversations on longevity, happiness, consciousness, and what it takes to change.
Kevin Hall, PhD On The Science & Politics of Weight Loss
Rich is joined by Kevin Hall, Ph.D., a former NIH scientist, to discuss metabolism myths, ultra-processed foods, and why diets fail.
Let’s Make The World Wildly Better: Rutger Bregman On Moral Ambition
Rich is joined by Rutger Bregman, Dutch historian, to discuss moral ambition, the crisis of meaning, and why doing good must become prestigious.
Gregg Renfrew Is Making Counter Moves in Clean Beauty
Rich is joined by Gregg Renfrew, clean beauty founder of Beautycounter and Counter, to discuss identity loss, reinvention, and starting again.
Rich On Rock Bottom, Resolutions & Reframing Family Dynamics
Adam Skolnick and I tackle holiday survival, rock bottom as decision, direction over goals for 2026, American Tiger, and our favorite films of 2025.
Todd Marinovich: The Superstar Quarterback Who Lost Himself In Drugs & Found Himself In Love
Rich is joined by Todd Marinovich, former NFL quarterback, to discuss engineered perfection, performance-based love, addiction, and recovery.
The Productivity Myth: Oliver Burkeman On Our Broken Relationship With Time, Embracing Our Limitations & Why More Isn’t Always Better
Rich is joined by Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author, to discuss productivity myths, accepting finitude, and our broken relationship with time.
Fasting Compilation: Leading Experts On Water-Only Fasts, Fasting Mimicking Diets & The Optimal Fasting Window For Longevity
Three fasting researchers discuss prolonged water fasts, fasting mimicking diets, and meal timing to address metabolic disease and extend healthspan.