The Rich Roll Podcast: Ryan Holiday on Odysseus, Recovery, and the Long Road Home

A timeless myth becomes a modern map for trauma, temptation, and recovery. In this condensed version of The Rich Roll Podcast, Rich Roll and Ryan Holiday unpack Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and why Homer’s epic still resonates with mental health, stoicism, leadership, and moral decision-making. Trimming the full conversation into a quick listen, this recap shows how Odysseus reflects human nature, why the Cyclops, sirens, and Calypso scenes reveal hubris and self-deception, and how Holiday connects the story to addiction, workaholism, PTSD, and the difference between persistence and true perseverance. You’ll also hear how ancient myths speak to society, culture, and even modern attention traps like social media and confirmation bias. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.