If you’re an addict, it’s a part of who you are. Addiction doesn’t go away with recovery, but it doesn’t have to continue to be a source of negativity in your life.
This episode features my plant-based bro, the amazing Rich Roll.
In addition to being a graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, Rich is a world-renowned ultra-endurance athlete and host of The Rich Roll Podcast. He’s a wellness advocate, a sought after speaker, successful author of the mega-popular book Finding Ultra and devoted husband and father. He’s also a recovering alcoholic.
Rich is extremely open about his journey with addiction, and we get into some uncomfortable territory in this episode. But you don’t grow when you’re comfortable, right? Rich gets into how acknowledging his obsessive and addictive mindset has helped him fuel new, healthier goals. He also shares some cool plans for his podcast and how being plant-based has changed his relationship with food.
IN THIS CONVERSATION:
The childhood trauma Rich suffered that contributed to his alcoholism
How my relationship with my father parallels Rich’s stories
How Rich balances his addictive tendencies when it comes to health and fitness
The link between empathy and addiction
Why Rich packed up his family and moved to a former Guava farm
How The Rich Roll Podcast started
Why Rich often tries to think in the perspective of a 24-year-old
Why Rich has never had a 5-year plan
This episode’s Fatal Convenience™: Single-Use Plastics
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