Ken Rideout On Why Everything You Want Is On The Other Side Of Hard

Ken Rideout is a masters world champion marathon runner, recovering opioid addict, and the author of the new memoir, “Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Hard.” This conversation explores the childhood trauma Ken spent decades outpacing, the addiction that nearly destroyed him, his wife Shelby's cancer battle, and the paradox that the very things that propelled him to extraordinary heights became Achilles heels. We discuss his relentless mindset, the role of pain and suffering in igniting willingness, and why the real obstacle was never the competition. Along the way, we arrive at a truth familiar to every addict: self-awareness will avail you nothing. It's what you do with it that matters. Ken is a real one. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: BetterHelp: Get 10% OFF the first month👉🏼 Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼 WHOOP: The all-new WHOOP 5.0 is here! Get your first month FREE👉🏼 Momentous: High-caliber human performance products for sleep, focus, longevity, and more. For listeners of the show, Momentous is offering up to 35% off your first order👉🏼 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼 Find out more about Voicing Change Media at and

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Ken Rideout On Why Everything You Want Is On The Other Side Of Hard is an episode from The Rich Roll Podcast by Rich Roll.

This episode is 111:46 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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