The Tony Robbins Podcast

Hidden in plain sight | One man’s fight to end human trafficking, and bring light to the darkest side of humanity

Human trafficking is the worst part of humanity, and it’s hiding in plain sight. It’s hard not to ignore it, because it’s so unbearable to think about. When you hear about it on the news, or see it in a movie, most people turn it off, because it’s simply too hard to imagine a child of your own, a sibling, a niece or nephew, godchild, in such a situation. It’s difficult, and it’s dark – and most people don’t want to face the darkness.  But one organization, Operation Underground Railroad (O...

There’s a science to wealth, and it’s not what you think | Tony Robbins on the meaning of true wealth, plus tips on how to build it

Do you stress about money? For most people, money is a huge source of stress. In fact, 85% of Americans say that they worry about their financial situation – whether it’s mounting debt, not having money set aside for unexpected expenses, or enough to retire.  But even when we feel financially comfortable – we have enough money to meet our needs, pay our bills, save for the future, and even accumulate wealth, one thing remains true: having more money doesn’t guarantee happiness. In this e...

Love is a choice, and the choice is yours | Dr. Cheryl Fraser on how to create an extraordinary relationship, with passion

When it comes to relationships, many people think that there’s some sort of finish line – and that once you finally find your person, you’ve somehow “made it.” But in reality, it’s just the beginning.  Relationships, like any area of your life, require attention, intention and mindfulness in order to thrive. And who doesn’t want a wildly passionate, intimate relationship in which we’re challenged, cherished and cheered on? When you actively engage yourself in your relationship and focus on...

Live better, longer | Dr. Dean Ornish and Tony’s personal trainer, Billy Beck, with strategies for a healthier life

Did you know that more than half of new year’s resolutions in the United States are health related, like exercising more, or eating healthier? Whatever health looks like to you, one thing is for sure: Without it, you can’t make progress in other areas of your life. When your health suffers, so does everything else – your relationships, your career, finances, your loved ones and family. Living in a state of peak health has served as the foundation for Tony’s success throughout his entire ...

How to future-proof your career | Tony Robbins and future of work expert Elatia Abate on how to find fulfillment in the face of disruption

Did you know that the average American will spend over 90,000 hours at work over the course of their lifetime, and 87% of Americans have no passion for the job they do? The statistics are very clear: We’re working our lives away, and the majority of us don’t even like what we do.  No matter where you are in your career – if you’re established, or just getting started – and what goals you’ve set for yourself this year, there is one thing that remains true: Technology is changing the way tha...

The art of productivity | Entrepreneur Jenna Kutcher on how to achieve work-life integration

When we say we want to be more productive, what does that really mean? We all have the same 24 hours in a day, so how is it that some people are able to accomplish so much, and still have time to spend on doing the things that they love? Those who maximize their time have mastered the art of productivity, and work-life integration.  One of those people is Jenna Kutcher. You may have heard her podcast, Goal Digger, where she helps her listeners redefine success, chase bolder dreams, and tac...

Never mind resolutions – create lasting results | Introducing the 2020 season of The Tony Robbins Podcast

Change is automatic. Progress is not. So what does it take to make progress in your life? In this season of The Tony Robbins Podcast, you’ll learn how to achieve lasting results – as we explore the 5 areas of life that many people focus on improving at the start of a new year: productivity, health, finances, relationships, and career. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a single episode.

How to find your light, even in the most unlikely places | Sharing the gift of joy

Muriel was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2016. But when her daughter Dani hired a comedian to work regularly with her, her quality of life improved dramatically. Now Dani and a team of comedians are bringing this experience to other's with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. You'll hear Dani's story of how laughter helps create joy for these patients – and the incredible effect that sharing the gift of joy has on the comedians themselves. You'll also hear from an incredible woman named Roz C...

Joseph and the way of forgiveness | Author Stephen Mitchell and Sage Robbins on awakening to higher meaning

The story from Genesis of Joseph and his eleven brothers is what Tolstoy called "the most beautiful story in the world." It's a tale of true forgiveness, and one of finding the higher meaning in difficult or even tragic life events. In this episode, you'll hear Sage Robbins interview Stephen Mitchell, author of "Joseph and The Way of Forgiveness,” Mitchell's reimagination of the classic Biblical story. The two friends discuss the deep relevance of its core message still today, and the appl...

How to free yourself of hurt, anger and expectations | Offering the gift of forgiveness

"Forgiveness is the gift you give yourself, not a gift you give someone else." – Tony Robbins We will always carry anger and hurt in our hearts as long as we have expectations of other people and life conditions we can’t control. But that built-up resentment only ends up hurting you. As Nelson Mandela said, "Resentment is like drinking a poison and then waiting for the other person to die." Forgiveness is understanding that the only person you hurt when you’re upset – no matter how justifi...

The mindset you need for a truly magnificent life | Knowing the gift of grace

Grace is not something you earn. It's not a reward, or something you pray or ask for. And it has nothing to do with karma, or your past actions. You don't deserve grace – it just falls on you. What's remarkable about grace is that the more you acknowledge it, the more it appears. Grace can be a guiding force when your intent is pure and your will is strong, but something else pushes you through. Janet Taylor knows the power of grace. When her daughter landed in the emergency room after o...

The most important element of a passionate and soulful relationship | Giving the gift of presence

For Ken Allen, life was not working. He was a successful investment banker, but felt empty inside. Divorce was on the horizon. And then everything changed: He lost 35 pounds, started a company, meditated daily, made giving a priority, and became truly present with his kids. Find out what happens when he made this radical shift. You’ll also hear Tony work with a couple at Date With Destiny in Australia, as they recognize how they were not showing up for each other. Witness the transformatio...

Could tragedy be your greatest classroom? | Discovering the gift of growth

In 2012, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Cedric King woke up from a coma in Afghanistan to discover that his legs had been amputated. Today, 8 years later, Cedric says if given the chance, he'd do it all over again. You'll hear his story of finding tremendous growth in tragedy by relinquishing control and expectations. You'll also hear from Richie Harkham, who had a devastating motorcycle accident that left him with years of pain and recovery. But this isn't a story about Richie's pain – it's ab...

How to cultivate awareness and caring | Expanding the gift of consciousness

What is consciousness? Consciousness is simply, caring – and in this episode, you'll hear from two business owners who have built thriving companies based on this gift: Nicolette Richer and Andy Ruben. Inspired by her grandmother from Malawi, Nicolette is on a mission to help people reconnect with the wisdom and awareness of their ancestors to heal disease. Andy, the founder of Yerdle, belives that a circular sharing economy allows us to experience life more fully, while protecting our env...

Creating a community to call home | Discovering the gift of connection

When Celinne left everything behind to travel, she wanted to see how far human connection would take her. In 9 months, it took her around the world and introduced her to countless new friends. In this episode, you will hear from Celinne and a recovering workaholic who gave up a career in tech to run a life-enriching soccer camp for boys in Costa Rica. Learn more about the gift of connection at www.tonyrobbins.com/gifts.

How to live in absolute abundance | Finding the gift of gratitude

When Zach Skow's liver failed at 28 years old, his dogs gave him the will to live. He founded Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue – a non-profit that gives second chances, both human and canine. In this episode, you'll hear his story of overcoming fear and embracing gratitude, and how he's helping others do the same, even in the most dire circumstances. After enduring a suicide bombing, her father's death and the attacks of September 11th, Lauren Finkelstein knew she wanted a more meaningful life. Y...

How to overcome the most unfathomable odds | Unleashing the gift of drive

Two decades ago, Gabi Lazinger got lost in Katmandu – and never left. Since then, she's committed her life to rescuing children in Nepal that would otherwise be left behind. You'll hear how Gabi's internal drive has helped her overcome tremendous setbacks, and save lives. You'll also hear from a man named Al Eisaian, who immigrated to the U.S. from Iran in the late 1970s, by himself, at just 13 years old. Having experienced food insecurity growing up, Al used his own struggle to not only o...

How to have the emotional strength to handle anything | Mastering the gift of emotion

At 31, Kris Carr, the best-selling author of Crazy Sexy Cancer, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Her battle to survive was not just a physical one – the emotional journey she took was remarkable. You'll hear from Kris, and you'll also witness a one-on-one session between Tony and a client who must learn how to separate from his stress. Tony helps him tap into the higher part of himself that is more than his emotion, and more than just his thoughts. Finally, Emilee Garfield of the Cance...

The 10 Gifts of Life | Introducing the Force for Good season of The Tony Robbins Podcast

We've all been given the gift of being human, which gives us the beautiful capacity to live, to love, to grow and to give. We have the gift of drive, the insatiable hunger to succeed. We have the gift of love, the unlimited power to care for and connect with others with our fullest hearts. And we have the gift of consciousness, the unique ability to choose our thoughts and to live in a beautiful state. Even our problems are gifts – at times, they are the ultimate gift, because they give us...

Cracking the code on company culture | How to turn lukewarm customers into raving fans, and disengaged employees into high-performing teams

Hear from Tony on what it takes to create a raving fan culture in business, both internally and externally. You’ll also hear from two highly respected authors and researchers: David Meerman Scott, a marketing growth strategist who has uncovered the building blocks of what makes people raving fans of certain organizations, and Daniel Coyle – who has dedicated his career to writing about the highest performing people, and cultures, on the planet. 

Which questions does Tony ask every entrepreneur? | Behind the scenes at a rare one-on-one coaching session with Tony Robbins

When Nikalene Riddle founded her company, Skinnymixers, she quickly found herself facing a greater market demand than she could meet. Nikalene needed to scale, but wasn’t sure exactly HOW. That’s when she had the opportunity of a lifetime: To spend a week in Fiji where she and 7 other entrepreneurs would workshop their businesses AND get a 1 on 1 coaching session with Tony himself. In this episode of The Tony Robbins Podcast, you’ll get to experience what a coaching session with Tony is re...

Perfect is the enemy of good | Waze founder Uri Levine on gaining momentum to create, fund and scale a successful company

In this episode, Uri shares some of his key learnings from the Waze startup journey; from starting from scratch to a successful exit. You'll also hear the processes that he applies when he starts up or advises any company – like figuring out product-market fit, his strategy behind hiring a winning founding team, and how he allocates his time in each stage of the startup process. He also talks about something that is difficult for every business owner – when it’s time to let people go.  Uri...

Part 2: The most successful founder in history | Tony interviews Bill Gross, founder of Idealab, about his strategies for success and vision for the future

Last week on The Tony Robbins Podcast, you heard from Bill Gross, one of the most successful founders in HISTORY. In part 2 of the episode, you’ll hear Tony interview Bill about his top strategies for success as an entrepreneur – including how to raise capital, the best ways to incentivize employees for performance, and what has made his tech incubator, Idealab, so effective. If you’re a business owner or an investor looking for future trends, you’re going to want to pay close attention, b...

The most successful unicorn founder in history | Bill Gross shares the top 3 things he’s learned from growing 7 companies from zero to $1 billion

In this episode of the Tony Robbins podcast, you'll hear from Bill Gross – an entrepreneur who has personally started and exited from 7 COMPANIES valued at more than $1 BILLION each — that’s more than double tech investor Elon Musk. He is truly one of the greatest unicorn founders of all time. Bill looks for opportunities that are BIG and broken and then brainstorms technology solutions to fix them. Twenty-three years ago, he started Idealab, a company that Tony Robbins is involved with to...

Democratizing luxury | How Rent the Runway changed the way we shop and grew to a $1B company – an interview with co founder Jenny Fleiss

Jenny Fleiss created Rent the Runway, a company now valued at $1 billion, in the wake of the most severe economic recession the United States has seen since the Great Depression. When everyone else was panicking in 2008 and 2009, Jenny and co founder Jennifer Hyman saw an opportunity. The problem they were trying to solve was simple enough: Looking into your closet and realizing you don’t have anything to wear to an important event, like a wedding, but don’t have the budget to buy somethin...

From hot dog cart to hospitality empire | How Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, became the greatest restaurateur NYC has ever seen

As founder and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, Danny Meyer has grown his empire to include some of New York’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants and cafes. Together, Danny’s restaurants and team have won an unprecedented 28 James Beard Awards – the food industry’s highest honor. But it’s not just great food that sets Danny’s restaurants apart from the rest. It’s what people experience and feel when they’re eating there. In fact, Danny Meyer’s story is a remarkabl...

Masters of Business | An introduction to the new business season from Tony Robbins

Next up on the Tony Robbins Podcast is the Masters of Business series, where we’re bringing you a collection of interviews and stories from today’s most respected entrepreneurs in hospitality, technology, retail, and marketing. You’ll also get an inside look into the strategy and mindset that Tony has used to grow his own businesses – which together, have combined sales of more than 5 billion dollars a year.  Stay tuned in for the first episode of the series, where Tony talks to Danny Meye...

Fear will destroy you or drive you | Tony, world-champion triathlete Siri Lindley, and Free Solo’s Sanni McCandless on how fear can fuel your fire

We all experience fear. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear that we’re just not enough – fear is a common current that runs through all of our lives. For so many of us, fear rules everything and prevents us from reaching our true potential. In this episode, we’re diving into fear – how it shows up, how we handle it in different ways, and how we can use it to serve a valuable purpose and achieve the lives we truly desire. You’ll hear from Tony, as she shares his strategies on how he’s ...

Mike Tyson’s road to a second chance | The polarizing highs and lows of one of the most thrilling, controversial and celebrated boxers of all time

Mike Tyson is a household name – you might know him as the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in the world, or maybe by his cameo in the movie The Hangover. One thing persists above these anecdotes, though: Mike Tyson is a fighter in life – and he’s a fighter for love.  Having experienced extreme highs and lows over the course of a long and storied career, Mike has learned to take responsibility for his lows, and use them to learn, grow, and pivot to something new. His attitude toward gr...

Conor McGregor, the undeniable force | Tony talks to “The Notorious” about his unwavering certainty, ruthless mindset and how he became the king of combat sports

Conor McGregor will go down in history as one of the greatest mixed martial arts fighters of all time. In this interview with Tony Robbins, he shares the bulletproof mindset that took him from being a plumber’s apprentice in Dublin to worldwide fame as the most “Notorious” fighter on the planet and the biggest name in the UFC. You’ll also get an inside look at two of the most anticipated fights in combat sports: Conor’s landmark boxing match with 11-time world champion Floyd Mayweather Jun...

Defining Kevin Hart | The standup comic turned media mogul on the power of authenticity and the missteps that made him a better man

Comedian. Actor. Writer. Author. Producer. Network owner. Those are just a few titles that Kevin Hart has on his resume, but his aspirations don’t stop there. By the time he’s 45, Kevin plans to add business mogul to his growing list of accomplishments, joining other entertainers like Oprah Winfrey and Lebron James.  Perhaps what sets Kevin apart from other comedians and actors is that he is more than just an entertainer for hire. He’s gone from being a cog in the Hollywood machine – to be...

Abby Wambach leads the pack | The World Cup champion on how to turn failure into fuel

Abby Wambach is a legend – the illustrious and internationally renowned G.O.A.T. of American soccer. The iconic striker and play-maker hailing from Rochester, NY is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion, and the long-time captain of the U.S. National Team. Leading the charge for the Red, White, and Blue for some 15 years – alongside Mia Hamm, Alex Morgan and everyone in between – Wambach led the USWNT to victory in the 2015 World Cup just before announcing her retirement ...

The Wonder Woman who might save your life | Meet Martine Rothblatt, Sirius XM co-founder who now creates life-saving technologies

After co-founding SiriusXM Radio, Martine Rothblatt took a leap of faith when her youngest daughter developed a fatal lung illness with no available treatment. Determined to help her daughter, and with no formal background in science or biology, she created United Therapeutics, which developed a lifesaving molecule that not only saved her daughter, but tens of thousands of others in the process – proving that when your WHY is strong enough, you’ll find the HOW.   In this exclusive intervie...

Secrets of peak performance | What you can learn from Tony’s work with the best athletes and coaches in the world

Have you ever wondered how world-class athletes – the ones whose names will live throughout history, like Serena Williams, Michael Phelps, and Lebron James – get to where they are? Do they just show up and start shooting three point shots, or hitting 200 mile-an-hour serves? Certainly not. What about coaches? What are the secrets behind the massive success of legendary coaches like Pat Riley, John Wooden and Bill Belichick – who have more earned back-to-back championships and created sport...

Becoming Michael Phelps | Tony talks to the greatest Olympian of all time about the art of the comeback, what it means to win, and the power of pushing through

Having won 28 medals, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history. He has trained and competed at the highest levels of elite swimming, has broken world records, and forged a lifelong career unrivaled by any other. Even after he announced his retirement in 2012, he made a valiant comeback in 2016 at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where he won five more gold medals to bring him up to a remarkable 23 first-place finishes. Today on the The Tony Robbins Podcast, you are about to hea...

From home-business to billion-dollar fitness empire | Orangetheory Fitness’ meteoric rise to the top

Life-changing. Addicting. Intense. These are just a few words that have been used to describe Orangetheory – the fitness studio known for its science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired workouts. The franchise has taken the world by storm – in just eight years, it has amassed a million members, expanded to over 1,100 locations around the world, and has crossed a threshold that very few businesses manage to reach: exceeding $1 billion in revenue in a single year. But what is it that fu...

The insatiable fight inside UFC’s Dana White | How one man’s passion and vision led the UFC to the ultimate comeback

In this episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, we are bringing you to Business Mastery – where Tony interviews the business leaders behind some of today’s fastest growing companies. You’re going to have a front-row seat as Tony sits down with Dana White – the current president of The Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC, and the man that took the once-fledgling organization from near bankruptcy to a globally popular multi-BILLION dollar enterprise. Outspoken, charismatic and unabashedly un...

Timing is everything | Daniel Pink on the best time for meetings, taking breaks and creative breakthroughs

When you set a goal, what do you focus on? Odds are, you put most of your energy towards how you will achieve the results you’re after. But what if you shifted that focus from the how to the when. What if timing was that important? What if good timing could not only enhance your performance - it could actually give you the edge that you need to achieve your goal? Welcome back to the Peak Performer season of the Tony Robbins Podcast. Today, we have a very special guest - New York Times best...

The Unflagging Faith of Nick Foles | How the NFL’s star quarterback overcame his fears and self-doubt to find freedom – and success

What’s standing in your way of achieving your goals, your dreams? What is holding you back from taking that next step forward? For many of us, it’s fear. Fear of failure, fear of the unknowns. We become our own worst enemy, doubting ourselves into paralysis. But imagine what your life could look like, if you were able to find a reason that was so much bigger than yourself to propel you forward. I’m not talking about money or material objects, I’m talking about a greater purpose and a resou...

The Power of Unity | Tony and Pastor Miles McPherson discuss the third option to healing the racial divide

Police shootings. Border protests. White nationalist rallies. There’s no denying that we live in a time of racial divide that only seems to be growing. And while it’s easy to direct our focus to these great chasms that separate us, this is actually when it becomes even more imperative to start focusing on what unites us. In this episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, Tony is sitting down with Pastor Miles McPherson of the Rock Church in San Diego, who leads tens of thousands of diverse indiv...

Shaun White’s Ultimate Redemption | Tony finds out how this Olympian and X-Games champion made a single decision that led him to greatness

Success leaves clues. If someone has done very well financially decade over decade, they’re not lucky - they’re doing something different. If someone is fit and healthy for 20 years, they’re not lucky - they understand what it takes. They have a strategy that works, and if you follow that path and sow the same seeds, you’ll not only save yourself decades of trial and error, you’ll be that much closer to operating on the level that you want to be. Perhaps your goal is to become so mentally ...

Recover your true self | Tony, Russell Brand and Mary B on freeing yourself from the addictions and attachments that control your life

We all have some sort of addiction in our lives. Perhaps an addiction to a substance. Maybe it’s an addiction to food or a bad relationship. It could be an addiction to your cell phone. Or maybe it’s even an addiction to problems, or suffering. What unhealthy habits and attachments can you recognize in your own life? In this very special episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, Tony and his partner in crime, Mary Buckheit, sit down with actor, comedian, radio host, author and activist - Russel...

Do you want to be happy? | Tony, Sage and Michael Singer on breaking patterns and finding inner peace

What does it take to be happy? We live in a culture where happiness is largely based on external forces - like what we get and what we achieve. And when our life conditions don’t match our expectations, we experience pain and fear. We suffer. But imagine what it would feel like to create a constant sense of inner peace and freedom, and live each day in a beautiful state. In this episode of the Tony Robbins Podcast, you’ll hear a very special conversation with Tony, Sage and Michael Singe...

Introducing the winter episodes

Is it time to let go? | Making the difficult decision to end a relationship

How many times in your life have you set expectations for yourself? Perhaps you believed you would have achieved a number of goals by a certain time. Or maybe you expected that you’d be married by a certain age. Or that your relationship would last a lifetime. While it’s admirable to set goals, and aspire to find love and connection, it’s also dangerous to tie our happiness to our expectations. Because when reality doesn’t meet our expectations, we often find ourselves lost, confused and in ...

Are you with the right person? | Tony explains the importance of selecting your partner consciously

One of the most important decisions you could ever make is the person you choose to spend the rest of your life with. Yet so many of us make this decision with blinders on - ignoring some of the most glaring red flags. And it is these red flags that often become very real issues in the relationship, and can lead you down a path of pain, suffering and heartbreak. In this episode of the Real Breakthrough Series, we’re going back to one of Tony’s most intimate events, where he’s working with ...

The #1 decision you will ever make | Create a life shaped by decisions you control, not conditions that you can’t

When you’re looking through the lens of depression, how do you see the world? How do you react to those around you? And how do you handle obstacles that come your way? What about when you’re in a state of peace? How do you act? How do you react? Do you sweat the small stuff, or do you just shake it off? Does adversity rattle you, or are you able to approach challenges with confidence and ease? The fact is that you will have a very different experience in life when you are in a peaceful s...

Beat work-related stress – forever | Tony shows business owners how transform their most stressful thoughts into fuel for success

As a business owner, what is the most stressful thought you have? What keeps you up at night? Is it a fear of failing? The anxiety of the future? Worries about hiring, or firing? Every business owner will inevitably face daunting challenges that he or she must overcome. That’s just the nature of the beast. But the stressful thoughts – the worries that we conjure in our minds about the unknown – these are not only impacting your emotional state, they’re hindering your path forward. And it...

Discover your subconscious patterns | Ask this one question and you’ll know why you do the things you do, says Tony

Whose love did you crave most growing up – your mother’s or your father’s? And who did you feel you had to be for that person? Answering this question will not only help you understand how your identity was shaped, you will start to see just why you do the things you do. You will learn why you are the way you are now. The patterns that you fall into and the standards that you hold for yourself will all start to make sense. Because underneath all of this live six fundamental human needs tha...

Why love isn’t enough | Tony shows a couple how to build a lasting partnership through communication and self-awareness

We all encounter challenges in our relationships, some more serious than others, but it’s how we handle them that ultimately matters.For many of us, when we feel pain, we tend to blame our partners. We criticize, close up. We avoid them, ignore them. All to play a game of who’s wrong and who’s right. But when you truly love someone - it doesn’t matter who’s wrong or who’s right. In fact, blame only takes our power away, and excuses only cause us to continue hurting each other. Welcome back...