Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest has everyone asking why. I have some thoughts on that. And some personal experience. In this solo episode, I draw on my own history with addiction to explore what's really happening beneath the spectacle. READ MORE👉🏼bit.ly/richroll978
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Tiger Woods’ Recent DUI Arrest
01:29 Tiger’s History of Accidents and Substance Use
03:00 Why Would Tiger Woods Do This?
04:18 Addiction and Loss of Rationality
05:41 Addiction as Insanity and Self-Sabotage
07:14 Todd Marinovich and Parallels to Tiger
08:32 Self-Sabotage and Wanting Out
10:45 Childhood Trauma and High Achievement
12:25 Superpowers and Childhood Wounds
13:58 Childhood Wounds Become Adult Problems
15:43 Parenting, Expectations, and Unconditional Love
17:18 Disclaimer and Armchair Analysis
18:31 Transactional Love and Existential Crisis
19:51 Tiger’s Comeback and the Search for Meaning
21:12 The Hungry Ghost and Media Pressure
22:41 Tiger’s Need for Help and Intervention Challenges
24:01 Readiness for Change and the Elevator Metaphor
25:31 Compassion Over Judgment
28:17 The Pain and Loneliness of Tiger Woods
29:31 Hope, Recovery, and Asking for Help
30:57 How to Support Loved Ones with Addiction
32:07 Love is Always the Answer
32:41 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement
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Tiger Woods' recent DUI arrest has everyone asking why. I have some thoughts on that. And some personal experience. In this solo episode, I draw on my own history with addiction to explore what's really happening beneath the spectacle. READ MORE👉🏼bit.ly/richroll978
✌🏼🌱 – Rich
This Episode Is Brought To You By…
Plant Power Meal Planner: Get $10 OFF your membership with code RICHROLL👉🏼mealplanner.richroll.com
Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors👉🏼richroll.com/sponsors
00:00 Intro
00:28 Tiger Woods’ Recent DUI Arrest
01:29 Tiger’s History of Accidents and Substance Use
03:00 Why Would Tiger Woods Do This?
04:18 Addiction and Loss of Rationality
05:41 Addiction as Insanity and Self-Sabotage
07:14 Todd Marinovich and Parallels to Tiger
08:32 Self-Sabotage and Wanting Out
10:45 Childhood Trauma and High Achievement
12:25 Superpowers and Childhood Wounds
13:58 Childhood Wounds Become Adult Problems
15:43 Parenting, Expectations, and Unconditional Love
17:18 Disclaimer and Armchair Analysis
18:31 Transactional Love and Existential Crisis
19:51 Tiger’s Comeback and the Search for Meaning
21:12 The Hungry Ghost and Media Pressure
22:41 Tiger’s Need for Help and Intervention Challenges
24:01 Readiness for Change and the Elevator Metaphor
25:31 Compassion Over Judgment
28:17 The Pain and Loneliness of Tiger Woods
29:31 Hope, Recovery, and Asking for Help
30:57 How to Support Loved Ones with Addiction
32:07 Love is Always the Answer
32:41 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement
LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/rrpitunes
Spotify: bit.ly/rrpspotify
Google: bit.ly/rrpgooglepods
Meal Planner: meals.richroll.com
Voicing Change Book: richroll.com/vc
Clips Channel: youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips
Newsletter: bit.ly/rollcallemail
CONNECT WITH RICH
✩ Website - http://richroll.com
✩ Rich Roll Podcast - richroll.com/all-episodes
✩ Instagram - instagram.com/richroll
✩ Twitter - twitter.com/richroll
✩ Facebook - facebook.com/richrollfans
✩ Strava - strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich
✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra
✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com
✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed
✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed
✩ Support - patreon.com/richroll
Thanks To The Team: Jason Camiolo, Dan Drake, Morgan McRae, Blake Curtis, Desmond Loh
* * * * *
NEW TO RICH?
Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles:
bit.ly/otillonyt
bit.ly/vegansglam
I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE:
2630 Conejo Spectrum St.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
#richroll #richrollpodcast
