Good Life Project podcast

Good Life Project

Good Life Project is a podcast and video series for people navigating midlife with intention. Hosted by Jonathan Fields, each episode is a deep, honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a life that feels like yours, through the reinventions, reckonings, and reclamations that define your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Grounded in science, fueled by genuine curiosity, and always in service of the real work of living well. Often top-ranked, it’s been listened to and viewed more than 100 million times. New episodes weekly. 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.

Good Life Project is a podcast and video series for people navigating midlife with intention. Hosted by Jonathan Fields, each episode is a deep, honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a life that feels like yours, through the reinventions, reckonings, and reclamations that define your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Grounded in science, fueled by genuine curiosity, and always in service of the real work of living well. Often top-ranked, it’s been listened to and viewed more than 100 million times. New episodes weekly. 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.

 

#1138

How to Find Joy in Hard Times (and When Your Brain Lies to You) | Jenny Lawson

Humor won't cure depression. But it might save your life. That's not a metaphor for Jenny ... more

19 hrs Ago

48 MINS

48:34

19 hrs Ago


#1137

Arthur Brooks: Meaning in Midlife & Beyond

You’ve reached a point in life where you thought you’d feel different. You’ve checked a lo... more

26 Mar 2026

49 MINS

49:32

26 Mar 2026


#1136

Want Real, Lasting Change? It’s Time to Try a Different Approach. | Eric Zimmer

Stop blaming willpower and start building the skill of making change stick for good. Prett... more

23 Mar 2026

47 MINS

47:44

23 Mar 2026


#1135

How Toxic Positivity Wrecks Lives & Relationships (and What to Cultivate Instead) | Dr. Deepika Chop...

Turns out, "good vibes only" might be making you feel worse. Today, we’re exploring why th... more

19 Mar 2026

59 MINS

59:08

19 Mar 2026


#1134

Relationship Agreements: A Powerful Way to Deepen Love & Lessen Conflict | Krista & Will Van Derveer

Want a deeper, more secure, fiercely connected relationship? Then, you’ll want to check ou... more

16 Mar 2026

59 MINS

59:40

16 Mar 2026


#1133

How to Connect With Anyone | Charles Duhigg

Being a super-communicator isn’t a gift, it’s a skill anyone can learn. Ever wish you were... more

12 Mar 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:19

12 Mar 2026


#1132

When to Quit (Jobs or People): How “Jolts” Drive Big Changes | Anthony Klotz

How do you know when to leave a job or relationship? Look for the jolts. Ready to quit you... more

09 Mar 2026

51 MINS

51:43

09 Mar 2026


#1131

Michael Pollan: Wake Up & Reclaim Your Attention

Your mind is under siege. Every day, technology and noise fight to hijack your attention, ... more

05 Mar 2026

42 MINS

42:05

05 Mar 2026


#1130

Thrive in an Empty Nest: The "Open Door" Strategy for Lasting Happiness | Gretchen Rubin

Your kids leaving isn’t an ending; it’s an open door to a more intentional version of you.... more

02 Mar 2026

47 MINS

47:26

02 Mar 2026


#1129

Set Boundaries Without Guilt, Drama or Losing the People You Love | Spotlight Convo

Tired of saying yes when you mean no and feeling resentful later? In this powerful compila... more

26 Feb 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:31

26 Feb 2026


#1128

Navigating Anxiety: What’s Normal, What’s Not & What Helps | Dr. Tracey Marks

Trying to eliminate anxiety can make it worse. Do this instead… If you wake up with a tigh... more

23 Feb 2026

51 MINS

51:30

23 Feb 2026


#1127

Menopause Mythbusting | Why Midlife Changes Your Brain and What Helps | Lisa Mosconi, PhD

Your brain isn’t breaking. It’s rewiring in ways no one explained, and for many women, men... more

19 Feb 2026

57 MINS

57:27

19 Feb 2026


#1126

Why Love Gets Uncomfortable & How That’s Not a Failure | Susan Piver [Best Of]

The deeper the love, the more uncomfortable it gets, and learning how to work with that tr... more

16 Feb 2026

53 MINS

53:57

16 Feb 2026


#1125

A Different Take on Excellent That Changes Everything | Brad Stulberg

What if excellence isn’t about winning, but becoming? For so many of us, the word excellen... more

12 Feb 2026

49 MINS

49:45

12 Feb 2026


#1124

When Life Meets Reality | Finding Grace When the Future Falls Apart | Lucy Kalanithi

When life upends everything, what still matters? When the future you assumed disappears, t... more

09 Feb 2026

50 MINS

50:31

09 Feb 2026


#1123

Why You Feel Unloved | 5 Research-backed Shifts That Change How Love Feels | Harry Reis

You can be deeply loved and still feel alone, even when your life is filled with people wh... more

05 Feb 2026

55 MINS

55:50

05 Feb 2026


#1122

How to Unlearn Pain: Groundbreaking Research Offers Hope | Yoni K. Ashar

What if chronic pain was caused by faulty wiring in your brain? And that one shift in unde... more

02 Feb 2026

54 MINS

54:28

02 Feb 2026


#1121

Better Sex at Any Age? The Science of Pleasure & What Really Matters | Dr. Nicole McNichols

You could be having better sex and the science explains why, not because you’re broken or ... more

29 Jan 2026

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:18

29 Jan 2026