“When your heart is true and you’re in alignment, the universe conspires to support you.” –Rich Roll

This weeks guest is none other than the man himself, Rich Roll. Honestly, this interview was surreal to me. When I set out to create the Thrive Academy Podcast I did so with the seemingly unrealistic dream of one day having Rich Roll on my show. Because not only has Rich been the most prominent catalyst to my plant-based transformation, but it’s his podcast (The Rich Roll Podcast) that has garnered me with the wisdom, inspiration, and perspective that has contributed to the shift of the trajectory of my life. So Rich, if you’re reading this, thank you again for this. I know everyone who hears this will surely thank you too.

Rich is the author of the global bestselling book, Finding Ultra. He is the host of one of the #1 health podcasts in the world, The Rich Roll Podcast (over 28 million downloads!) He was the first man, along with his buddy Jason Lester, to complete the Epic 5, which is completing 5 Iron Man-distance Triathlons on all 5 Hawaiian islands in under a week! Rich was a top finisher in the Ultraman World Championships in 08 and 09. He is 100% Plant-Based (PlantPowered). He gives keynotes at conferences, festivals, events, etc. all over the world. Rich is also a husband, father of 4, and an overall badass dude.

So now let’s get to the show…

This episode is incredible. It’s jam-packed full of gems covering a wide array of topics, from raising kids, marriage and addiction, to nutrition, plant-based living, spirituality and business. This episode really has it all so that anyone from all walks of life can relate to and grow as a result of this conversation.

Here is a little breakdown of our discussion in sequential order:

We start off by deconstructing Rich’s journey from a scrawny nerdy kid with headgear and an eyepatch, to accepting a full athletic swimming scholarship to Stanford. Rich shares his discovery of alcohol and his battle with addiction that ultimately led him to a rehab facility for 100 days. He discusses how he managed to land a job working for a high-end law firm, and what contributed to his leaving his practice to pursue what he was intuitively being pulled to in his heart. Rich describes the ups and downs and struggles he endured that ultimately led him to discovering his true self. This self-discovery and internal work led him to write a best-selling book, create the top health podcast on iTunes, compete in ultra-endurance events, go 100% Plant-Based, and travel around the world speaking to thousands of people.

We switch gears a bit and dive into raising kids in a Mindful, empowering way. Rich shares why it’s so important to respect our children’s sovereignty. When I asked him to give me advice on how to raise my kids on how to want to make healthy choices around food, he had so much wisdom to share. He recommended to always keep the conversation around food completely open, and always discuss why we eat this and not that, or what goes into this and into that, and why it’s so important to NOT to create rules around food so that there is no room for rebellion. This parenting segment was so eye-opening and enlightening to me as a new parent.

We transition from parenting and jump right into marriage and relationships. I ask Rich to share what he thinks have been some of the contributing factors to making his relationship with his wife so powerful. He had me laughing when he talked about how the modern trend to search for someone to “complete me”, per Jerry Maguire, is false and misleading. Essentially, we should fill up our own cup first, then give from the overflow to our lovers, family and friends. He says that one of the biggest contributing factors to his thriving relationship has been the fact that their core fundamental values are aligned and they share the same vision for their lives.

The episode takes a sharp turn here (thanks to my curiosity and personal experience with addiction) to discussing Rich’s journey to sobriety. He talks about the pain of relapse and how it’s catalyzed a more diligent approach to his sobriety now. Around the hour and eleven minute mark shit gets really real and vulnerable for me. I share with Rich my personal experience with addiction in my family and he gives me some of the best advice I’ve ever received. He discusses how families with addicts for sons/daughters/brother/sisters need to have strict boundaries, and how important it is to recognize that we are powerless over their actions and that they are going to do what they’re going to do regardless.  This was one of the most helpful segments of the podcast for me personally.

We end the show by discussing nutrition, the plant-based movement, and how Rich has been able to run a successful, authentic business by staying true to his personal beliefs and feelings. Also, after listening to Rich’s podcast with Rob Bell (one of my all-time faves) I’d been dying to hear his views on religion, spirituality, and purpose. His views are fascinating, and this quote was one of my favorites from this segment of the show.

“I’m always seeking. I’ve learned to be in alignment with the fluidity of living. The more I do this and find this in myself the more purpose I find in my life.”

I’m really just scratching the surface of all that we covered in this episode. I’m so pleased with the way this one turned out and I know it’s going to resonate with anyone seeking growth and a heightened state of being.

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Lastly, this episode was brought to you by the 21-Day PlantPowered Jumpstart. A program designed to introduce you to a healthier, humane, more sustainable way of living and eating. To learn more, CLICK HERE and start your PLANTPOWERED journey today!

Show Notes:

The Artist’s Way book

The Artist’s Way online course

Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

The Epic 5 Challenge

The Rich Roll Podcast (over 28 million downloads!)

RichRoll.com

The Plantpower Way Cookbook

The PLANTPOWER Meal Planner

Rich Roll’s Social Media Handles:

Instagram: @richroll

Twitter: @richroll

Facebook: Rich Roll

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Thanks so much for listening guys! Enjoy :)

Peace Love & Light,

Jess

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