This is the time of year to pause. It's the time of year for reflection. For gratitude. And for giving back.

So let's do all those things. Welcome to the fifth annual Best of the RRP Anthology — our way of taking a moment to reflect on the year, express gratitude and give thanks for taking this journey with us.

I pride myself on bringing a wide variety of personalities, opinions and attitudes to the show. When I look back over 2017, it's amazing how many incredibly dynamic conversations and perspectives I was honored to share. Second listens brought new insights. Another reminder that this show is a gift that just keeps giving.

For long-time listeners, this two-part episode is intended to inform and inspire your new year's trajectory. If you're new to the show, my hope is that this anthology will stir you to peruse the back catalog and/or check out episodes you may have missed.

Links to the full episodes excerpted in this anthology are enumerated below.

RRP #266: Navy SEAL David Goggins

RRP #267: Kundalini Yogi Master Guru Singh

RRP #268: Superfood Hunter Darin Olien

RRP #269 Rock Icon Travis Barker

RRP #272: Integrative Medicine Doctor Rachel Abrams, M.D.

RRP #275: Marathon Swimmer Kimberly Chambers

RRP #276: Cultivating Your Inner Jedi With Julie Piatt

RRP #278: ‘What The Health' With Kip Andersen & Keegan Kuhn

Thank you. I appreciate you. I love you.

Here's to an extraordinary 2018. Join me, and let's do this thing together.

Peace + Plants,

Rich