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Decoding 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.
Interview With An Icon: Katie Couric On The State of Media, Institutional Distrust, Cancer Advocacy & What Actually Creates Happiness
Rich is joined by Katie Couric, journalist and media founder, to discuss fragmented truth, institutional distrust, and the post-consequences world.
Tig Notaro Is Treading Water
Rich is joined by Tig Notaro, comedian, actor, and producer, to discuss loss as a teacher, presence over performance, and creativity without pushing.
Modern Manhood: A Compilation On Redefining Masculinity, True Strength & Igniting Purpose, Community & Vulnerability In Men
Seven voices discuss how lost mentorship, declining friendship, & digital isolation shaped modern masculinity, & the path forward through connection.
It Begins With You: Jillian Turecki On Why Dating Is Broken, Self-Awareness Is Everything, & What Actually Makes Love Last
Rich is joined by Jillian Turecki, relationship expert and bestselling author, to discuss why relationships fail, childhood patterns, and healthy love.
Malala Yousafzai Is Finding Her Way
Rich is joined by Malala Yousafzai, Nobel laureate and education activist, to discuss therapy, PTSD, Afghanistan's crisis, and finding her way.
Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn’t Working
Rich is joined by Andy Galpin, exercise scientist and performance coach, to discuss fitness adaptations, breaking plateaus, and training science.
The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI
Rich is joined by Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, to discuss father-son reconciliation, running records at 50, and AI's impact on media.
The Korean Vegan: Joanne Molinaro On Healing Trauma Through Food, Finding Your Innate Creativity, & Discovering Your True Identity
Rich is joined by Joanne Molinaro, aka The Korean Vegan, to discuss leaving law, healing family trauma, and why identity is just daily choices
ROLL ON: American Tiger, Adventures Abroad, & The Art of Showing Up
Adam's novel drops! Plus: Tokyo, my mom's memory care journey, a reunion mishap, and why showing up changes everything.
How Emily Harrington Became The First Woman To Free Climb El Cap’s Golden Gate In Under 24 Hours
Rich is joined by Emily Harrington, professional climber, to discuss her historic El Cap ascent, recovering from falls, and redefining strength.
Psychotherapist John W. Price Unpacks Ancient Wisdom For Modern Healing
Rich is joined by Dr. John Price, psychotherapist and author, to discuss shadow work, modern masculinity, and transforming suffering into growth.
Women’s Health Compilation: Leading Experts On All Things Estrogen, Menopause, Fertility, & The Diet That Changes Everything
Leading experts reveal how diet, timing & lifestyle interventions transform women's health and hormones from fertility through menopause.
Olympic Legend Dara Torres: Age-Defying Fitness, Eating Disorders & Protecting The Next Generation of Gold Medal Talent
Rich is joined by 5x Olympian Dara Torres to discuss age-defying fitness, revolutionary recovery, and winning Olympic medals at 41.
Psychologist Marc Brackett On Why You Can’t Name Your Emotions, Cognitive Strategies For Emotional Regulation, & Giving Yourself Permission To Feel
Rich is joined by Dr. Marc Brackett, Yale professor, to discuss emotional intelligence, dealing with feeling, and being an emotion scientist.
Beyond Eat, Pray, Love: Elizabeth Gilbert’s Raw Truth About Addiction, Codependency & The Awakening That Saved Her Life
Rich is joined by Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author, to discuss sex and love addiction, losing her partner to relapse, and radical honesty.
Rhett & Link On Building A (Mythical) Media Empire, The Price of Public Friendship, & Leaving The Evangelical Church
Rich is joined by Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, the creators of Good Mythical Morning, to discuss friendship, faith, and building a media empire.
Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner On The Art of Creative Rebellion
Rich is joined by filmmaker Jay Duplass & actor Michael Strassner to discuss filmmaking, early sobriety, and turning rock bottom into art.
The Human Brain: Leading Experts On Preventing Cognitive Decline, Understanding Addiction, The Neurochemistry of Spirituality & The Mind-Body Connection
Top brain researchers on neuroplasticity, preventing Alzheimer's, dopamine's role in addiction, and the neuroscience of spiritual experiences.
Me, But Better: Olga Khazan On The Science of Personality Change, Challenging Fixed Mindsets, & The Big Five Traits That Shape Your Life
Rich is joined by Olga Khazan, The Atlantic staff writer, to discuss personality mutability and breaking free from limiting patterns.
Addiction, Celebrity, Public Shaming & Truth: The Performance Art of James Frey, Celebrated Writer of Ill-Repute
Rich is joined by James Frey, controversial author of "A Million Little Pieces," to discuss living uncompromised, channeling rage, and authenticity.
ROLL ON: The State of Podcasting In 2025
Adam Skolnick and I dissect the tortoise mindset, podcast gamesmanship, Alaska's grizzly wisdom, and why depth beats algorithms every time.
Inside Nutrition Misinformation: Nutrition Scientist Jessica Knurick Exposes What’s Really Happening to Public Health in America
Rich is joined by Jessica Knurick, public health expert, to discuss the war on science, health misinformation, and making America healthy.
Inner Excellence: Jim Murphy On Overcoming Mental Blocks, Mastering The Ego, Success Through Selflessness & The Pillars of Extraordinary Performance
Rich is joined by Jim Murphy, author of "Inner Excellence," to discuss why selflessness is fearless, the striver’s dilemma, and redefining success.
Dr. Mindy Pelz On Women’s Hormonal Health, Cyclical Fasting, Health As A Verb, Reclaiming Your Body’s Intelligence & Transforming Menopause Into Empowerment
Rich is joined by Dr. Mindy Pelz, bestselling author, to discuss women's hormonal health, metabolic switching, and reclaiming your body's power.
The Weight of Gold: Peter Carlisle On The Olympian Mental Health Crisis, Michael Phelps, Simone Biles & The Hidden Cost of Greatness
Rich is joined by veteran agent Peter Carlisle to discuss Olympic mental health, youth sports specialization, and the hidden cost of greatness.
Proof Of Life: Jennifer Pastiloff On Silencing Your Inner Critic, Transforming Childhood Trauma, & The Radical Power Of Self-Acceptance
Rich is joined by Jennifer Pastiloff, bestselling author, to discuss silencing your inner critic, transforming trauma, and why your want is enough.
Your Brain On Sleep: A Compilation On Brain States, Biological Rhythms & Why Sleep Deprivation Is Sabotaging Your Life
Rich is joined by Bryan Johnson, Andrew Huberman, Matthew Walker, and Simon Hill to discuss sleep deprivation, circadian rhythms, and recovery.
The Metrics That Matter: Whoop Founder Will Ahmed On Why Most People Get Fitness Wrong, Why Recovery Beats Intensity, & The Science of Human Potential
Rich is joined by Will Ahmed, Whoop founder and CEO, to discuss heart rate variability, recovery secrets, and optimization.
World Champion John John Florence On The Mindset of Elite Sport, Walking Away At His Peak & Why True Mastery Begins With Surrender
Rich is joined by John John Florence, a 3x World Surf League Champion, to discuss stepping away from competition at his peak and redefining success.
Gut Health Compilation: Leading Experts On Fiber, Inflammation, Cancer Survival, & How Your Gut Predicts Your Future Health
Microbiome experts reveal how five grams of fiber boosts cancer survival by 30% and why your gut controls immunity, mood, and disease outcomes.