Kill Your EXCUSES, Discover Your Path & Live Life to the Fullest | Rich Roll

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“Pursue what’s in your heart, and the universe will conspire to support you.” - Rich Roll
Are there times when we can get a better result by letting go? What role does pain tolerance play in addiction? Is a plant-based diet really that restrictive?
For endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll, these kinds of questions are just the tip of the iceberg.
In today’s episode of Impact Theory, Rich and I explore the landscape of ideas ranging everywhere from spirituality and his experience with 12 Steps, all the way to plant-based protein, vegan bodybuilders, and everywhere in between.
So whether you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you’re feeling out of touch with your purpose, or you simply want to know where to find the best vegan cheese on the planet, then this episode is for you.
SHOW NOTES:
00:00 | Introduction
00:56 | Spirituality and Trusting Your Intuition
08:16 | Solving Problems by Letting Go
21:21 | The Importance of Creative Constraints
27:26 | Hubris and Self-Understanding
47:53 | Relapse and Dealing With Failure
58:36 | The Path to Recovery From Addiction
1:05:36 | SriMu and Rich’s Experience With Veganism
1:17:52 | Plant-Based Dietary Choices and Longevity
QUOTES:
“The biggest leaps that I've made in terms of personal growth, and in terms of my career, the beautiful things that I've been able to accomplish, I think are part and parcel attributable to having an interior spiritual life.” [02:56]
“There were plenty of times when I wanted to jump ship and do the prudent, rational thing, because that's how I was raised. And that's what my education was all about. But having kind of come out the other side of it, I have a deeper appreciation for… the beauty in not always knowing.” [07:43]
“I think most people are walking around, totally unconnected from themselves. They don't understand why they do what they do. They continue to do the same things over and over and over again, they flog themselves, and yet decline the opportunity to really deconstruct that.” [34:28]
“If you have a very high pain tolerance, which a lot of addicts do, the fear or the pain associated with the change always exceeds the pain of their current situation. And it's not until or unless the pain of their current situation is so great, that overshadows the fear of doing something different.” [1:03:11]
“First of all, nobody should go on a diet, they should be trying to change their lifestyle habits in a manner that is sustainable.” [1:15:57]
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[@TomBilyeu]

What excuses are you currently making for yourself that are holding you back?

[@a1pwn]

I dont know what I want or I dont know how to do it. Which are lame as F

[@theworldisastage3425]

If you want to see God in action, look up cymatics. It's right there. How can you NOT surrender to the infinite? That's where your relief is.

[@tbbart6463]

That work is not addictive. I came from a home with workaholics and it was just as damaging as my cousins upbringing with alcoholic parents. I also lived with food addicts also. Gaslighting, manipulation, behavior control, shame, mothering, and martyrdom. Pretty standard in a home with justified addiction. Addiction is addiction regardless of the thing. The character defects are similar. Porn, work, food, phone, information, praise from others, rage, control, micromanaging, power, and status can be addictive. AA speaker Tom B speaks of emotional sobriety on KZbin basically explains how I get. I'm not religious but man does that guy nail the struggle...and the solution. I logic myself to death, my ego is my own intelligence used against ME and when I think I know, it's me just doing more explaining because I'm scared of not knowing, not fixing it or others, and allowing the river to flow instead of attempting to block it, hold it up or pretend like I have any control over it. Even when I do damn it up, I am forced to see the flood of destruction in which I am responsible. I make excuses for my relationship also. I did not have healthy models. My parents were obsessed with each other. Good co-dependents. I logically know addicts always finds door mat co-dependents masquerading as "strong woman" and man does the public give props to these relationships without seeing the unspoken dynamics at play.

[@toltacoatl]

sea salt with its microplastic (and diesel) particles init is totally top. never use stone/mountain salt. amazing how stupid this nutrition-sensitive rich is! one must be a hell of an ignorant to favor sea salt over mountain salt

[@mdemranulhaquenirjhar5501]

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[@kezismith8944]

Love Rich Roll...super awesome human!!!!

[@barbbrazes869]

Rip Esseltyn is another great resource for happy, healthy plantstrong living!!

[@virtusmindset]

Rich Roll is in the house :-)!!! He is such an amazing person , soul and energy! So much respect fo him. Finally a guest that is not telling us how carbs are the devil. I know there were other guest like this before too, but rarely. Great video!

[@michaelscoots]

It’s rare bc it’s not flavor of the month diet fad bs - it’s based on facts.

[@dirtbagseth]

Hey Tom, please go back and watch this! Rich was laying down some wisdom!!

[@barbbrazes869]

Rich Roll is awesome! I admire his integrity, wisdom, compassion!! Thanks!

[@lifethrucam1839]

Rich Is an eloquent speaker! Wow

[@Lesliefox2000]

My two favourite interviewers… what a treat.

[@Lesliefox2000]

Thank you for having this conversation Tom. As a Plant-Based eater for 10 years now I have often encountered the exact same questions you were posing to Rich. And the answers that Rich provided are very similar to what I learned. I too have felt “transformed” by this diet. I am clear-thinking, strong and energetic. I attribute that to my diet for the most part. I respect both of you and I praise you Tom for having an open mind, especially given that you have had guests that are clearly against. I especially appreciate that Rich said he is not tied to dogmatic thinking. I agree. If a finding comes along that completely negates the benefits of this diet then I will eat my hat and stop. No shame in that…. In the meantime let’s keep the conversation going!

[@danrmetal]

I could listen to these guys together all day!! 👍🏼

[@thecloud9show]

Rich Roll is always so authentic and well spoken. Tom Bilyeu is doing such a great service sharing so many Impactful Theories.

[@alicemuller9386]

The truth is more important than the facts. I’m exigent on productive information on how to possibly create wealth with my $250K good enough to retire. What’s your say on this approach?

[@c.k2778]

Our perceptions of your approach influence how we interpret, understand, and act on the truth. My opinion on this should be you get yourself an aid cause most successful ones seek the knowledge and skills of professionals and claim to achieve their success without any prior help

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[@alicemuller9386]

@@sarahfletcher01 Great! got it

[@flavia2857]

I love Rich Roll. I am completely in sinc with you sir. Thank you for this interview.

[@godisgood3764]

Tom, hello again. Love the show, as usual. I have a Frase about money. I used to have a lot of money. My frase is: “ is okay to have money, just don’t let the money have you. Right now is the first time of my life that we as family are strongly just to survive, and I pray 🙏🏻 that something good will get out off this, I have faith. However as mom, of 3, I confess I am little nervous when it comes about money. You mentioned the money freedom, to me that’s it, the freedom to improve myself, to serve others, that’s been taking away from me. But I am still here, praying and keeping on going, some days is harder than the the others when you don’t have money for food or gas. But thanks to you!!!!!!!!!!and the guests on your show, it can be very therapeutic, thanks Tom.🙋‍♀️

[@joedudak]

I love Rich Roll so much.

[@practicallysocial]

Heard long ago failure described as feedback. Teaching this to my clients helps them see themselves as scientists/explorers in their own life as opposed to labelling themselves as failures by others' measures.

[@brendapolar8506]

Love love Rich Roll!!

[@jayc326]

Two of my favorite conversationalists talking about so many important topics

[@montourigirl]

The need to control does not give room for ones faith to grow. Let go, let God....try it! You might just find a better way!!

[@SuperJsheehan]

I am a visual artist and art therapist in recovery utilizing 12 steps so this one got me. Also, Tom, your understanding of things like dualism ect. humbles me.

[@lindsayhaskins2848]

Great interview! I have realized that everyone has an addiction to something..so judging others is hypocritical. We are all doing our best to get through life. I am very very interested in your plant based experiment Tom !! I would like to try it too but am not at all interested in the dogma. Just the facts about the nutrition and health benefits

[@jessicabakon1725]

Yay! More plant based 🌱 🥰 I love this, awesome Tom :))

[@karenscookingkorner]

Rich Roll!!!!

[@kaoserdnase]

The two greatest interviewers of all time together again

[@Booster85]

Rich is amazing 👌

[@e.a.c.8584]

Rich Roll should be on an episode of Health Theory, that would be SO interesting to see!

[@TechOutAdam]

15:33 I am 💯 onboard with Tom. You can only “let go” and “let be” to a certain extent. It’s the one thing I disagree with this whole new spiritual movement. We must be active most of the time. Like Bob Marley said, those that make the world a bad place don’t take a day off.

[@joyrosaspina4317]

I'm amazed by how little Tom knows about eating a whole food plant based diet. You really don't have to worry so much about sugar intake or glycemic index if your eating everything plant based and that is why Rich doesn't discuss it. Also, Rich was trying to explain why he doesn't have a main protein source. You don't need a main protein source if you eat plant based. Amino acids are in all plants. Instead of non vegans asking us where we get our protein, we should be asking more importantly where non vegans get all their fiber. There are so many great plant based doctors to learn from. People need to read the China Study and go from there.

[@pippilotta3511]

You don’t need fiber on a carnivorous diet. Keto people get plenty of fiber from all their salads. The point of carnivore is to NOT have the fiber so you can heal your colitis, crohns or ibs from being vegan for too long ;)

[@waffle_chair9269]

This is a really narrow perspective. There are a plethora of examples where nutrients in plants does not equate to any bioavailability of said nutrient content. To add all that, to individual microbiome/health issues/epigenetics, your statement becomes even more obtuse 😂 There is nothing healthy about orthorexia 😂😂 Plant based eaters, are some of the most stressed out , defensive , judgemental, highly strung , pastey individuals I’ve ever met, who couldn’t do that way of eating, more reputational harm, if they tried , by their sheer examples of how not to eat 😂

[@waffle_chair9269]

Dumb comment . For dumb people.

[@ba77leman]

love u, Rich

[@TedNemeth]

Yes!!!!!!! This is like a cross-over! Tom, meet Rich! Cool.

[@gemmabelfrage6691]

Thankyou for this Spiritual view LOVE this I hope ok I take this also esp training for my next marathon God Bless and keep you Sir Thankyou!!

[@iampaulwadsworth]

I remember the days of being stuck in a low paid and unfulfilling job, feeling lost and stuck in my life. I was deeply unhappy, had no confidence, and was completely bound to the reality that I was living. Hand on my heart... I know that any person can change their entire life and reinvent themselves. Never give up, surround yourself with greatness, and most importantly, believe in YOUrself.

[@iampaulwadsworth]

@Gordon Vos I hear you. Be careful of those limiting beliefs though. There is always a path forward. If you have an internet connection and a voice, I'm sure you have something to offer the world. There is so much free life-changing information on the internet and in libraries that can transform anybody's life. Feed your mind, increase your knowledge, and serve others.

[@marijuanapuffs]

I see numbers on the clock like 11:11,2:22,3:33,4:44,5:55 or 10:10,09:09, etc. And this happens several times a day. One morning I woke up at 5:55 and the next morning I woke up at 5:55 no alarm. So I do believe that there is a higher force behind it all.

[@israeljohnson242]

Vanguard Museum locked in 🇧🇸

[@eatyoursoap5420]

Hey Tom, I love all your content. Can you host a talk on porn addiction and how to get out of it ..

[@barbbrazes869]

Chef AJ could help explain satiety with plant based eating!!!

[@trailrunningexperience496]

Tom Bilyeu get to Thailand my man. Rock up from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and be inspired by the plant based goodness that permeates in a fascinating area beside the golden triangle.

[@MB.77]

Brilliant!

[@BoiseRealEstateAgent]

Omg Tom you were so funny with the questions when you guys were talking about food🤣 “nutritional yeast. That sounds horrifying! Do you sprinkle it?” 🤣🤣🤣📌 dead

[@martinnjuguna6485]

Happy Birthday Tom🎂🥞

[@progressandproductivity]

Wonderful. Was really looking forward to this one because the last one with Rich Roll is one of my favorites. “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” - Robert F. Kennedy

[@user-cy8zz5hi7q]

Thank you for watching, I notice you have been an active member share your thoughts 💬 and suggestion on the above number_..

[@LashLiftSanDiego]

Tom, how you make sweet potatoes: wash them, bake them at 200, no puncture holes, low temp for an hour or so, then turn the oven off when they are cooked. Leave them in said oven for 3 hours. They carmelize as you leave them in and end up tasting like candy. Trust me, I found this out by being the lazy cook that I am!

[@elinemadeleine]

My partner has type 1 diabetes and since he started following the basic principles of Mastering Diabetes, he’s only using 1/3 if the insuline he was using before ✨. His doctors are IMPRESSED (and confused).

[@parichatphasee254]

Wise 🙏🙏🙏

[@JM-zi4in]

Tom does not want to let go. That's what I got from this.

[@DJSTOEK]

Thanks

[@pattyroberts2520]

Love Rich Roll!! Both these guys have changed my life!! Thanks so much for all you do ❤️!!

[@rileydavidjesus]

Holy shit Rich good stuff

[@samtroy2199]

Tom we love you for the effort and care you provide all of us ❤️✅

[@motivationeyes2852]

Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 🥰💓🥰 I WILL NEVER GET PIEND, 😔😔

[@soulstreams333]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@nancycordero-severance7661]

Plz interview sally k norton. Lectins, sweat potatoes, chard tend to be issues to those with autoimmune disease and IBS

[@thechancellor-]

To the *incredible person* that's seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.

[@user-cy8zz5hi7q]

Thank you for watching, I notice you have been an active member share your thoughts 💬 and suggestion on the above number_..

[@soulstreams333]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@karenscookingkorner]

Rich always hits it on the spot. I’m 56 quit my job and am just starting a bookkeeping business. No money coming in........feels wrong in every single way. But I’m not giving up. I am taking better care of myself, not spending money and praying. You guys are such a needed inspiration 💕

[@abdelilahbenahmed4350]

Respects from Morocco.

[@Azambie]

store name?

[@matthewmccarty8346]

Leap of faith is the beginning to all success stories

[@mantradesign]

Where are you based Karen?

[@karenscookingkorner]

@@mantradesign Jensen Beach Florida

[@hono50]

When I switched to predominantly plant-based foods, I found Niko Rittenau (German language) who skillfully put together a ton of great research in digestible format about having (evidence based) optimal nutrition as a vegan. The mentioned film "game changers", in contrast, turned out to have quite the bias / constructed examples - it's inspirational and I stand behind the message, but their stories are not based good science.

[@andrewjames8158]

I enjoyed this "who has the thickest douchiest pair of hipster glasses" competition

[@STRENGTHFROMABOVE]

This will be good! Always learn and unlearn. God bless you Tom.

[@rssoto8245]

Amazing @richroll !! great podcast Tom and Impact Theory team!

[@Linda_Sci]

Same! Continue Lost!!!

[@ME-lz6uq]

I would love to see Tom interview someone deep in what is known as the three principles. Mind, thought, consciousness. I.E. Amir karkouti, Mara gleeson, jack and or goerge pransky.🤯 Please and thank you! It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. ~aristotle~

[@_andiswa]

Great conversation. Love the new studio 👌🏾

[@wilmark5252]

Very insightful video, good work as always!

[@NathalieLazo]

Incredible person who is reading this. Want to let you know that EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT. Blessings upon blessings come to you daily. Everything you need it’s on its way to you! Be ready to receive! You are healthy. You are strong. You are capable. True wealth is coming for you. You are blessed beyond measure. You are loved so much by many. Receive this TRUTH! Bless you always with everything great you deserve. You are greatness! ~❤️Nat

[@user-cy8zz5hi7q]

Thank you for watching, I notice you have been an active member share your thoughts 💬 and suggestion on the above number_..

[@saltashiva6392]

🙏💖🧚

[@soulstreams333]

❤️❤️❤️

[@micaelaharris859]

My two favorites in one episode, it can only get better.

[@iamkerenlouise]

Having Rich and Tom conversing,, is having the two titans in this space on one platform. Brilliant minds; love it.

[@KrisG66]

Tom, I've been watching you for years. You are brilliant. You have an awesome ability to explain complicated things simply. Enough said.

[@troyallenart817]

Love listening to Rich Roll!!💯🔥Excited for this Conversation!!😎✌️

[@pippilotta3511]

I honestly think that Tom came across a too involved in this conversation. Like having to say something smart by all means and while doing that really interrupting the flow of the guest. I think Rich is a very interesting human being. I love his thoughts and his life story. There’s no need to add anything or ask any questions about Duality. He’s quite articulate and expresses himself just fine. No need for unnecessary questions. It’s better just to let him speak. I don’t care so much about what Tom has to say when - in this case - not always! - his guest is just so much more interesting. No offense. There have been much better interviews by Tom and I usually really enjoy them. This one I had to turn off after the first few minutes cause it was so annoying. Now I have to look for another one with Rich Roll where he doesn’t ask the questions himself. He may be the only vegan on this planet I like….no I will never become a vegan again. Carnivore for life!

[@codyr2318]

Couldn't agree more. If you'd like to hear Rich Roll speak further on his philosophy in an environment where there's not someone critical who cares deeply about being perceived as right, I'd recommend his appearance on the Tim Ferriss podcast. A great, respectful conversation that moves at a great pace.

[@MrsMorganLeigh]

great job 👏 you are putting videos out like crazy! they are all quality as well, not just junk to fill space. thanks!

[@user-cy8zz5hi7q]

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[@arasenofworld]

He is more handsome than before

[@andyt9808]

It don’t think Tom understood what rich was trying explain about there being a great power or intelligence that is guiding us …🤔

[@keyfrontpropertiesllc3472]

Amazing! Transparent. Humble. Thanks for being vulnerable and an inspiration.

[@nura2231]

100% 🙏🏿

[@lilamnbdh967]

God bless you Tom and your Team🙏❤️, thank you so much .

[@kundalinihackyourreality5093]

I am fully on par with Rich Roll`s explination of the spirit, I have been searching for years and can confess that there is definatelly a higher power and it works with and through us. We can only feel the presence with our emotions, our sences are not designed to calibrate to the high vibrations that the universe emit, we only see, hear, feel in a limited band of vibration and light. There are a infinate frequency range in the universe that we just dont grasp, that is God or the creator. This is what we need to tap into to become super human, it contains all power, all energy, all wisdom, all knowlege and all love. We can however train to tune into this with contiousness and being still in meditation, we can learn the language. We are all connected to the source and to each other. WORD.....ALL the anwers are in this spirit we live in and move in and have our being in. It is everywhere and in everything. Find your true self and you find God.

[@jazielsommers6807]

It’s funny these videos are like songs. Some are hits and some are duds. This is another banger! ❤️

[@nicolakestel-lifestyleceo4040]

Another two of my faves together - gold 🤩

[@bobperson1173]

You know, I wish there was an add on here, like maybe every 2 minutes, maybe one day

[@luisaa.7906]

You guys rock, thank you. I love when you get together. 🙌🏼

[@autonomydepthconsciousness7633]

I have been hearing a lot about equanimity as spoken about here. When I incorporated this into my life & it really helps to not get stuck in victimhood. Thanks for speaking about this.

[@user-cy8zz5hi7q]

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[@tbbart6463]

Tom, you ask how to help an addicted love one..Al-non is exactly how I helped the people in my life. I realized how smugly superior I was, thinking everybody should live how I think they should, because common sense right? I began seeing MY addictions. Humility is what we all think we have. When we sit across one that does, it is very apparent where we need to grow. We want others to seek recovery yet we don't need it. Lol. I know a ton of sober humans that think love is worry and control and are the most miserable bitter humans inside and super nice on the outside. It squeaks out. Doesn't take an expert to see this in ourselves and also others.

[@legitproxy]

What about chondrus crispus Red Sea moss as a vegan protein source?

[@sophieterry8175]

I’m not a vegan anymore but I loveddd how much you guys talked about it! This was my favorite episode since hot Cheetos guy

[@Brandon_OBrien]

Why are there SOOOO many ads on this video. I absolutely love Tom, the interview and the topics. I had to stop watching because there's an ad every 3 minutes.

[@BoloBouncer]

"Giving up" and "surrendering" in the spiritual sense works best when there are problems too complex or too taxing for us to realistically tackle with our limited amount of focus and energy. Because our minds are built on pattern recognition and hindsight storytelling, it's possible for us to surrender at any given time in any situation and look back and say, "It worked out." Even if it didn't actually work out. We just make ourselves believe it worked.

[@kerstinmiller223]

Great episode. It’s interesting to see the difference in personal development between Rich and Tom though, as well as the comfort in their own skin and life.

[@oaktownjerk]

Coconut oil is actually very nutrition dense. A good virgin coconut oil. I like Trader Joe’s.

[@joshuaandrew5689]

All about FAITH…

[@ijaz8888]

Both of my favourite podcaster personalities in the same room - Love How both of them play throw/catch with each other in a 2 way converse - intellectually stimulating indeed 👍👍

[@surita4376]

I'm with with you Tom, give me permission to eat white rice 🤣

[@EntirelyHonest]

Love Rich Roll! Always cool to listen to him on other podcasts :)

[@sac.777]

Tom, check out the KALE MY NAME restaurant.

[@cc2018]

Money can’t solve problem,it’s because we don’t have enough money

[@Colt45music]

The part about failure and realizing it’s a sample to learn from is GOLD! Definitely going to look at failure as a sample from now on!

[@DIPPYDO]

Regardless of whether you believe in God or Evolution you have to wrestle with what came befor anything.. everything started from something and if you go back far enough there was nothing..

[@Liss484]

It was all too “over my head”😓😓

[@cherylbowyer4855]

Really enjoyed watching this, thank you. Can you get Markus Rothkranz and Cara on your show to learn more about plants and healthy plant based meals please. Their youtube channel is the healthy life and its incredible.

[@adirsab]

the Impossible Bat

[@michaelcbyers]

Is this the crooked glasses episode? Sorry. Couldn't help but notice.

[@turbogrocks1]

What about smaller farms that sell grass fed 🥩 beef ?

[@evelinavivianne154]

No way!!! Tom is exploring a plant-based existence? You have no idea what type of clarity and vitality you are going to experience. And my diet was always clean.

[@monicalatvenas1348]

the concept of calling an error a “sample” is very helpful to me ✅ thanks Tom

[@happiness4beginners449]

tries so hard to explain day long relapses why having a power greater than yourself is important and other tenants of the program and he just can't quite get it across and if not just to Tom I've seen him on other podcasts. I am not an addict myself but my father was my ex-partner was passed away from it and other people that have been very close to me. I've been in recovery as family and friends I've gone to many open meetings and gatherings. I think I understand as closely as anyone outside of the periphery of can understand. I wish that more people understood the Dynamics of addiction recovery and everything in between. Rich is an amazing individual although not everyone in recovery is a marathon runner and a podcaster you will find us some of the most profound people you will know a recovered addict. I was Society understood them more readily. I don't know what gets lost in translation. This was an excellent show overall the two of you made a great conversation