Walk With Weight: Michael Easter On The Evolutionary Case For Rucking, Building Real Resilience & How To Stay Adventure-Ready For Life

Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author, UNLV professor, and the mind behind “Walk With Weight.” This conversation explores rucking, the evolutionary movement pattern humans are built for that modern fitness has largely overlooked. We discuss why it affects body composition differently, how GPS navigation impacts cognition, and why optimization culture can undermine resilience. Plus, he challenges my assumptions about comfort zones. Michael's insights are practical, contrarian, and rooted in science and experience. Enjoy! Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: 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👉🏼 Caraway Home: Save up to $190 on cookware sets + an additional 10% off with code RICHROLL👉🏼 Birch: For 27% off ALL mattresses👉🏼 Rivian: Electric vehicles that keep the world adventurous forever👉🏼 Airbnb: Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at👉🏼 Go Brewing: Use the code Rich Roll for 15% OFF👉🏼 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼 Find out more about Voicing Change Media at and

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This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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