Good Life Project podcast

Good Life Project

What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle & hundreds more. The New York Times says, "the show’s holistic approach to fulfillment is bound to resonate." Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (http://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle & hundreds more. The New York Times says, "the show’s holistic approach to fulfillment is bound to resonate." Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy] (http://acast.com/privacy) for more information. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#992

How to Craft Your “Life Strategy” | Seth Godin

Are you feeling stuck in your current systems and routines? Struggling to find a strategy for positive change? In this thought-provoking conversation, marketing visionary Seth Godin unpacks key insights from his book [This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans] (https://amzn.to/4ewzUhN) on crafting an intentional life strategy. Discover how reframing time, understanding the "games" we play, and embracing tension can all be generative forces. Godin shares powerful perspectives on transcending default narratives to create the future you truly want. If you're craving more agency and fulfillment, this energizing dialogue will provide a philosophical blueprint for your next purposeful evolution. You can find Seth at: [Website] (https://seths.blog/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/sethgodin/) | [Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin] (https://episodes.fm/1345042626) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/how-to-craft-your-life-strategy-seth-godin) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Seth] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjQ2NjgzY2Q5ZGFlMzIwMDExMTY5NmFh) about the power of significance. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

Yesterday

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:37

Yesterday


#991

The Life Audit: Find Clarity & Do More of What Matters | Ximena Vengoechea

Are you longing for a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling? In this insightful conversation, Ximena Vengoechea, author of [The Life Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want] (https://amzn.to/3ZCHlzY) , shares her powerful framework for gaining clarity on your deep desires and purposefully sculpting a life aligned with your core values. Through thought-provoking exercises like rapidly ideating 100 wishes and auditing your key relationships, Vengoechea provides a refreshingly practical roadmap to move from stuck and overwhelmed to confident and motivated action. If you're craving more authenticity, meaning and joy, this is a must-listen for learning how to embrace life as an iterative journey of experimentation and growth. You can find Ximena at: [Website] (https://www.ximenavengoechea.com/books) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/xsvengoechea) | [Letters from Ximena Substack] (https://ximena.substack.com/) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/the-life-audit-find-clarity-and-build-the-life-you-wantximena-vengoechea) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love our episodes on the [Good Life Buckets] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjU3MGE3ZGRkMjk1MTIwMDEyMzk4YWY4) . Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:24

17 Oct 2024


#990

How to Stop Caring Too Much (and Leaving Yourself Empty) | Terri Cole

Are you a high-achiever who feels overly invested in the outcomes of others? In this insightful episode, psychotherapist Terri Cole dives into the concept of "high-functioning codependency" from her book [Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency] (https://amzn.to/3U1vvM7) . Discover whether you exhibit signs like over-functioning, auto-advice giving, and excessive self-sacrifice. Terri provides powerful strategies to find balance, set boundaries, and reclaim your inner peace without compromising your caring nature. You can find Terri at: [Website] (https://www.terricole.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/terricole/) | [The HFC Toolkit] (https://www.terricole.com/hfc/) | [The Terri Cole Show podcast] (https://episodes.fm/1038357955) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/how-to-craft-your-life-strategy-seth-godin) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Terri] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwL2hyak1NOGRnVkZ0WDBSSmJSSERnVW5PYjVMRUZ0bk1kQVVzWXBFWXpHa1U) about boundaries. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

14 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:45

14 Oct 2024


#989

How to Use Your Time Well | Oliver Burkeman

Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly behind, struggling to get on top of everything? In this thought-provoking conversation, Oliver Burkeman, author of [Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts] (https://amzn.to/4ezE74f) , offers a radically different perspective. Discover how accepting your human limitations can paradoxically lead to more presence, ease, and meaning in your daily life. Burkeman shares insights on making powerful micro-decisions, developing a "taste for problems," reframing interruptions as opportunities, and showing up fully for the richness of each moment - without waiting for some future "sorted" state. Prepare to rethink productivity and uncover the liberation in truly inhabiting your finitude. You can find Oliver at: [Website] (https://www.oliverburkeman.com/) | [X] (https://x.com/oliverburkeman) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/embracing-your-limitations-to-live-a-meaningful-life-with-oliver-burkeman) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Tara Brach] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/Z2lkOi8vYXJ0MTktZXBpc29kZS1sb2NhdG9yL1YwL19zRHduZVgtOU05Q01YdXlOajRIOFhZWDVtLV9TazFnRVdYTUF5NWhRY3M) about being present to life’s moments. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

54 MINS

54:26

10 Oct 2024


#988

The Lazy Genius Guide to Mindful Productivity | Kendra Adachi

Are you tired of productivity advice that lacks humanity and fails to account for life's inevitable ups and downs? In this thought-provoking episode, author Kendra Adachi offers a compassionate reframe on time management with her book [The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius] (https://amzn.to/3Mwo0Zi) . Ditch the constant striving for mastery and embrace Kendra's "PLAN" approach - grounded in self-awareness, small adjustments, and recognizing the good that exists in the present moment. Discover a more sustainable path to getting things done while staying true to who you are. You can find Kendra at: [Website] (https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/thelazygenius/) | [The Lazy Genius podcast] (https://episodes.fm/1111796513) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/the-compassionate-productivity-plan-the-lazy-genius-kendra-adachi) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Charlie Gilkey] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjYxNmQ2NTFmZmRiNTgwMDE2ODhmM2Qz) about finishing what matters. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:36

07 Oct 2024


#987

Is This the Missing Link In Healing Chronic Illness? | Jennifer Mann, Karden Rabin

You've tried all the latest health fads, but still feel stuck with nagging symptoms and mental hurdles. What if retraining your nervous system is the real solution? In this fascinating chat, Jennifer Mann and Karden Rabin, authors of [The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind] (https://amzn.to/4gc6tTO) , break down how nervous system dysregulation drives chronic issues like IBS, migraines, and anxiety. They share their revolutionary "AIR" method to reset your nervous system for profound mind-body healing. You can find Jennifer & Karden at: [Website] (https://somiainternational.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/somiainternational/) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/healing-chronic-illness-by-regulating-your-nervous-system) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Stephen Porges] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjUzMzAyYmQzMGY4ZDYwMDEyZDgwN2E5) about polyvagal theory. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:31

04 Oct 2024


#986

Need a Lift?

Sharing an episode of Need a Lift?, a show that focuses on bringing people together during a tough time in our culture. Host Tim Shriver talks to wise guests who have transformed painful moments in their lives into purpose through their spiritual rituals and practices. Guests like bestselling novelist Min Jin Lee on why she creates complicated characters who hold the secret to our transformation, and Olympic athlete Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole discussing the importance of cultivating an inner life in competition, mental health and in their marriage. Need a Lift? is truly the antidote to the hatred and despair we’re all exhausted of hearing, giving us hope that change is possible. In this episode, The Office’s Rainn Wilson explains that we can quiet the world's chaos and deal with our collective sense of overwhelm by believing in something bigger than us. Find more episodes of Need a Lift? At [https://link.chtbl.com/needalift?sid=goodlifeproject] (https://link.chtbl.com/needalift?sid=goodlifeproject) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:45

02 Oct 2024


#985

Sleep Better Tonight: Groundbreaking Insights from Leading Sleep Experts

Poor sleep impacts every aspect of your life, but too many still accept chronic exhaustion as normal. In this groundbreaking discussion, sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter and Arianna Huffington shatter common myths and shed new light on sleep as the gateway to peak health, creativity and redefining success itself. You'll gain crucial insights into understanding your sleep patterns and simple daily practices to start optimizing your sleep tonight for boundless energy, presence and passion. If you want to stop just going through the motions and start truly thriving, this is a can't-miss guide to embracing sleep's transformative potential. [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/how-to-improve-your-sleep-quality-tonight) You can find Chris at: [Website] (https://www.wchriswinter.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/drchriswinter/) | [Sleep Unplugged podcast] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sleep-unplugged-with-dr-chris-winter/id1631914841) | [Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Chris] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000644167257) You can find Arianna at: [Website] (https://www.ariannahuffington.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/ariannahuff/) | [Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Arianna] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000366610046) Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

51 MINS

51:31

30 Sep 2024


#984

How to Navigate Relationships When You See the World Differently | Brit Barron

Ever found yourself at odds with loved ones over hot-button issues? Close friends or family believing things you just can't get behind? In this fascinating dialogue, Brit Barron, author of [Do You Still Talk to Grandma?: When the Problematic People in Our Lives Are the Ones We Love] (https://amzn.to/3T5mEIG) , opens up about this very dilemma. If you've ever felt trapped between your values and cherished relationships, this real-talk episode offers a compassionate path to work towards mutual understanding. You can find Brit at: [Website] (https://www.britbarron.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/britbarron/) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/navigating-relationships-despite-conflicting-beliefs-with-brit-barron) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Prentis Hemphill] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000666597351) about finding wholeness in your relationships. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

53 MINS

53:56

26 Sep 2024


#983

How to Love Midlife: 12 Ways Life Gets Better with Age | Chip Conley

Are you navigating the profound transitions of midlife? In this insightful conversation, modern elder Chip Conley provides a brilliant reframing of the "midlife crisis" as a growth opportunity. Drawing from his book [Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age] (https://amzn.to/3XvAQMx) , Chip outlines a holistic methodology for flourishing across the physical, emotional, mental, vocational and spiritual dimensions as we age. Discover how to cultivate wisdom, find your calling, and integrate your whole self during this remarkable stage of life's journey. You can find Chip at: [Website] (https://www.meawisdom.com/) | [Modern Elder Academy Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/meawisdom) | [Chip's Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/chipconley/) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/how-to-love-midlife-12-ways-life-gets-better-with-age-chip-conley) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Karen Walrond] (https://episodes.fm/647826736/episode/NjUxZGIyMzdkZThiNjcwMDExMjgxODlj) about celebrating midlife. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

23 Sep 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:16

23 Sep 2024


#982

How to Experience Sacred, Mystical Moments in Everyday Life | Mirabai Starr

In [Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground] (https://amzn.to/3XsVjkX) , renowned mystic and author Mirabai Starr reveals how mystical experiences are not just for the elite few, but our birthright as human beings. Through radical presence, loving awareness, and embracing wonder, Starr shows how the sacred can be found in the most ordinary moments of everyday life. This profound conversation is an invitation to gaze at the world through eyes of love, immerse yourself in beauty, and awaken to the truth that we all belong to one beloved community. You can find Mirabai at: [Website] (https://mirabaistarr.com/) | [Instagram] (https://www.instagram.com/mirabaistarr/) | [Wild Heart Space] (https://www.wildheart.space/) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/ordinary-mysticism-awaken-to-the-sacred-in-everyday-life-mirabai-starr) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Elizabeth Gilbert] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000653114506) about being present to love’s wisdom in our lives. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

19 Sep 2024

57 MINS

57:11

19 Sep 2024


#981

Leading Integrative Psychiatrist | The Truth About Ketamine, MDMA and Psilocybin Assisted Therapy

Could psychedelics revolutionize mental health care? Psychiatrist Dr. Will Van Derveer openingly discusses his exploration of psychedelic-assisted therapies after becoming disillusioned with conventional treatments. He details remarkable results using ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA for conditions like PTSD and depression. With the FDA's imminent decision on rescheduling MDMA, Van Derveer provides an inside look at these groundbreaking medicines' therapeutic potential. For those struggling with mental health issues, this candid conversation may reveal new hope. You can find Will at: [Website] (https://psychiatryinstitute.com/) | [Higher Practice Podcast] (https://episodes.fm/1272221023) | [Episode Transcript] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/psychedelics-as-medicine-mdma-psilocybin-and-ketamine-for-mental-health) If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with [Adam Gazzaley] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-life-project/id647826736?i=1000524446787) about cutting-edge research he’s leading in this field. Check out our offerings & partners: ---Join My New Writing Project: [Awake at the Wheel] (https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about) --- [Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes] (https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/) Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. ... Read more

16 Sep 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:53

16 Sep 2024