The Awakening Of Jeff Grant: From Addiction & Incarceration To Prison Ministry

The Awakening Of Jeff Grant: From Addiction & Incarceration To Prison Ministry

An epidemic of colossal proportions, millions struggle with substance addiction. Suffering in silence, they too often slip through the cracks, desperate and alone. As a society, it’s incumbent upon us to better address the problem. Improve our collective understanding of its underlying causes. And enhance access to the resources required to heal the decaying hungry ghosts among us. It is for these reasons I felt compelled to share the story of Rev. Jeff Grant — a former well-respected New York City attorney who got hooked on painkillers and started making decisions so bad, he lost everything. Like so many, Jeff’s using started rather innocently in the aftermath of a basketball injury. But it didn’t take long before the tectonic plates of his ethical landscape began to shift. Under the influence, he perpetrated a series of financial misdeeds that led to losing control of his law firm. A suicide attempt prompted sobriety, but the long shadow cast by past actions revisited Jeff with a felony fraud conviction and a federal prison sentence. After serving 18 months, Jeff was faced with re-entry. His old life was no longer an option. He had to create an entirely new one. Searching for a meaningful spiritual life line to help make sense of his transgressions and inform his trajectory moving forward, Jeff entered the Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York, with a focus in Christian Social Ethics. Upon graduation, he began serving at an inner-city church in Bridgeport, Connecticut as Associate Minister and Director of Prison Ministries. It is here that Jeff finds his calling assisting convicted felons and their families to navigate the treacherous waters of civilian re-entry. Now an ordained minister with 16+ years of continuous sobriety, Jeff is the co-founder of Progressive Prison Ministries, the world’s first ministry created to provide confidential support to individuals, families and organizations with white collar incarceration issues. He has been profiled in a variety of media outlets including Inc., Forbes and Business Insider, has graced the stage at The Nantucket Project (where we first met) and hosts the Criminal Justice Insider Podcast. This is his story. It’s a conversation about the perils of addiction and the joys of sobriety. It's about the the opioid epidemic and the prison industrial complex it supports. And it's about how spirituality and divinity can pave the road to redemption. Not just a cautionary tale from the perspective of a white collar felon, this is also discussion about what happens to the by-standing family members and loved ones, often overlooked casualties in the perpetrator’s wake. But ultimately this is a story about absolution. It's about confronting past misdeeds. Making amends. Finding grace. And giving back to those in need by sharing the experience and wisdom procured along the way. For the visually inclined, you can watch our entire conversation on YouTube at bit.ly/jeffgrant440 (please subscribe!) Peace + Plants, Rich

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The Science Of Happiness: Dr. Laurie Santos Shares Evidence-Based Tools For Genuine Joy, Why We Chase The Wrong Things & What Actually Creates Well-Being

The Science Of Happiness: Dr. Laurie Santos Shares Evidence-Based Tools For Genuine Joy, Why We Chase The Wrong Things & What Actually Creates Well-Being

Dr. Laurie Santos is a renowned psychology professor at Yale University and creator of the most popular course in Yale's history: "Psychology and the Good Life." This conversation explores why our intuitions about happiness are spectacularly wrong and the mental health crisis plaguing young people. We discuss how our brains mislead us about well-being, the power of negative visualization, and evidence-based "rewirements" to overcome our natural biases.  Along the way, she shares the stark reality among elite students and practical strategies for authentic happiness. Laurie brings science to humanity's quest for happiness. Essential for anyone seeking genuine well-being. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up   Today’s Sponsors: Lincoln Financial: Watch The Action Plan series and learn how Lincoln can help you make your pastimes last a lifetime 👉 lincolnfinancial.com/richroll                              On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉 on.com/richroll AG1: Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉 drinkAG1.com/richroll          Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much 👉 airbnb.com/host  WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE 👉 join.whoop.com/Roll Momentous: 35% OFF your first subscription👉 livemomentous.com/richroll    Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

30 Jun 2h 26min

Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life

Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life

Ethan Suplee is a renowned actor known for My Name is Earl, American History X, and The Wolf of Wall Street. This conversation explores the intersection of trauma, food addiction, and the false narratives of transformation. We discuss Ethan's journey through multiple relapses, the psychology behind sustainable change, and why "diet and exercise" is both completely true and profoundly dishonest. Along the way, Ethan dismantles the mythology of quick fixes and linear progress. Ethan is called to serve. This exchange is incredibly nourishing. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Eight Sleep: Get $350 off your Pod 5 Ultra w/ code RICHROLL👉eightsleep.com/richroll Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order👉seed.com/RichRoll BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉BetterHelp.com/richroll Calm: Get 40% OFF a Calm Premium subscription👉calm.com/richroll  Birch: Get 20% OFF sitewide👉BirchLiving.com/richroll AG1: Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

23 Jun 2h 15min

ROLL ON: Embracing Stillness, Recovering From Surgery & Going Slow To Go Slow

ROLL ON: Embracing Stillness, Recovering From Surgery & Going Slow To Go Slow

Roll On returns! Brace yourselves!  Adam Skolnick and I catch up on spinal fusion surgery, going slow to go slow, and what happens when the universe finally gets your attention.  On tap: recovery realizations, walking very slowly, and the wild idea that maybe you're enough without all the doing. We dive into LA's current chaos, maintaining humanity, and why "dear one" isn't as cringy as it sounds.  Last but not least, we explore worthiness, presence, and the art of sitting still when your whole identity is built on movement. Cheers! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Momentous: 35% OFF your first subscription👉livemomentous.com/richroll    ON: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll ROKA: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF 👉gobrewing.com                  Bragg: Get 20% OFF your first order with code RICHROLL👉 Bragg.com        ProLon: Get 15% OFF plus a FREE bonus gift 👉 prolonlife.com/richrollCheck out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

19 Jun 1h 22min

A Skeptic’s Guide To Meditation: Bob Roth On The Science & Extreme Benefits of Transcendental Meditation

A Skeptic’s Guide To Meditation: Bob Roth On The Science & Extreme Benefits of Transcendental Meditation

Bob Roth is one of America's most experienced meditation teachers and executive director of The David Lynch Foundation. This conversation explores the intersection of ancient transcendence and modern necessity. We discuss Bob's 50+ year practice, David Lynch's final words about happiness, the neuroscience of "effortless meditation," and why accessing the fourth state of consciousness isn't a luxury, it's survival technology for the age of AI. He shows how 20 minutes rewires your brain, cuts cortisol by up to 40%, and unlocks "unbounded awareness." Bob democratizes transcendence. This is meditation without the mysticism. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Eight Sleep: Get $350 off your Pod 5 Ultra with code RICHROLL👉eightsleep.com/richroll AG1: ​​Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll                                                                       OneSkin: Get started today with 15% off using code RICHROLL at oneskin.com  Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much 👉airbnb.com/host                                                                                     Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

16 Jun 1h 48min

Dr. Matthew Nagra Makes The Ultimate Case For A Plant-Based Diet: Busting Nutrition Myths Around Seed Oils, Soy, Protein, & More

Dr. Matthew Nagra Makes The Ultimate Case For A Plant-Based Diet: Busting Nutrition Myths Around Seed Oils, Soy, Protein, & More

Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor and nutrition researcher who tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition on social media. This conversation dismantles nutrition's most malevolent misconceptions—from seed oil hysteria to carnivore evangelism. We explore how tribal allegiances have replaced science, why plant proteins aren't inferior, and the rise of LDL denialism. Matt systematically debunks myths while exposing the cherry-picked studies fueling dietary tribalism. In doing so, he shows us how to distinguish between legitimate research and algorithmic propaganda. Matt is a myth-busting extraordinaire. This exchange cuts straight through the noise. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Seed: Use code RICHROLL25 for 25% OFF your first order 👉seed.com/RichRoll             Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF 👉gobrewing.com Lincoln Financial: New 4-part series "The Action Plan"—exploring what it takes to keep doing what we love, Physically, Mentally & Financially 👉 lincolnfinancial.com/richroll iFit: Use the code RICHROLL to get 10% off any purchase of $999+ 👉NordicTrack.com/richroll            AG1: Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll  Squarespace: Use the code RichRoll to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 👉Squarespace.com/RichRoll    LMNT: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase 👉 drinkLMNT.com/richroll                        On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

9 Jun 2h 17min

From The Vault: Darin Olien On Fatal Conveniences

From The Vault: Darin Olien On Fatal Conveniences

Darin Olien is a wellness expert and protagonist of Netflix's "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron. This conversation explores the hidden dangers lurking in everyday products we assume are safe, from deodorant and dental floss to clothing and cleaning supplies. We discuss Darin's book "Fatal Conveniences," the toxic chemicals in our environment, why regulation is backwards, and simple swaps to protect your health. Darin also exposes the shocking truths about "forever chemicals" and why your morning routine might be slowly poisoning you. This re-release is more timely than ever. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Momentous: 35% OFF your first subscription👉livemomentous.com/richroll    ROKA: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL Pique: Get up to 20% OFF plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with your first purchase 👉piquelife.com/richroll                     PPMP: Use code RICHROLL for $10 off your membership👉mealplanner.richroll.com Modern Elder Academy: Get Chip Conley's NEW book The Midlife Manifesto FREE (just cover shipping) 👉meawisdom.com/manifesto WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 4.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉join.whoop.com/Roll Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

5 Jun 2h 17min

Walking As Medicine: Craig Mod’s 300-Miles On Foot, Japan's Philosophy Of Enough,  & The Profound Power Of Undistracted Presence

Walking As Medicine: Craig Mod’s 300-Miles On Foot, Japan's Philosophy Of Enough, & The Profound Power Of Undistracted Presence

Craig Mod is an artist, author, and photographer who has lived in Japan for 25 years, chronicling the country through thousands of miles of recent solo walks. We explore walking as inner cartography—a practice that transforms attention into meaning. We discuss Craig's journey from his best friend's murder in Connecticut to finding home in Tokyo, the ineffable Japanese concept of "yōyū," reconciling adoption trauma through movement, and how 300-mile walks without digital distraction became his path to healing. His story takes a stunning turn when these walks ultimately lead him back to meet his birth mother at 42. Craig transforms heavy into light. And this conversation reveals how. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Bon Charge: Get 15% OFF all my favorite wellness products w/ code RICHROLL 👉 boncharge.com                                                                                          Bragg: Get 20% OFF your first order with code RICHROLL👉 Bragg.com  AG1: Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much 👉airbnb.com/host           Squarespace: Use the code RichRoll to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 👉Squarespace.com/RichRoll   Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

2 Jun 2h 48min

Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope

Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope

Mike Birbiglia is a master storyteller, acclaimed comedian, and the creative force behind Netflix specials including "The Old Man & the Pool" and his newest, "The Good Life." This conversation explores the quiet architecture of story—how to shape it, live it, and share it in a way that matters. We talk about finding empathy for the parents who couldn’t fully show up, embracing feedback without losing your voice, and why the creative process might just be as simple and profound as “letting your brain go for a walk.” It’s not about performance. It’s about presence. Mike illuminates our shared humanity. This conversation is medicine for our divided times. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Eight Sleep: Get $350 off your Pod 5 Ultra w/ code RICHROLL👉eightsleep.com/richroll On: High-performance shoes & apparel crafted for comfort and style 👉on.com/richroll Bragg: Get 20% OFF your first order with code RICHROLL👉 Bragg.com BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉BetterHelp.com/richroll PPMP: Get $10 OFF your membership with code RICHROLL👉mealplanner.richroll.com ROKA: Unlock 20% OFF your order with code RICHROLL👉ROKA.com/RICHROLL AG1: Get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs 👉drinkAG1.com/richroll          Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 richroll.com/sponsors   Find out more about Voicing Change Media at voicingchange.media and follow us @voicingchange

26 Mai 1h 22min

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