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Good Life Project

Jonathan Fields / Acastwww.goodlifeproject.com
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 for more information.

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Episodes

The Hidden Cost of Your To-Do List (And How to Take Your Life Back) | Courtney Carver

Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Courtney Carver, author of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want , reveals a transformative approach to embracing a softer, more intentional way of being. Discover how simplifying your world and giving yourself permission to truly rest can revolutionize your well-being and help you rediscover the person you were born to be. You can find Courtney at: Website |  Instagram |  Episode Transcript If you LOVED th...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 1 min

Rethink Aging: the Science, the Lies & the Possibilities | Karen Walrond

Are you tired of the cultural narratives that frame aging as an inevitable decline? In this illuminating conversation, Karen Walrond, author of Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell , offers a radical reframing to help you embrace your later years as a time of profound growth, purpose and audacious joy. Prepare to interrogate assumptions, stay playfully curious at any age, and join Walrond's radiant rebellion against the toxic mindsets holding you back from livi...

Feb 17, 202556 min

What 100 Silent Retreats Revealed That Changed His Life | Pico Iyer

Step away from the noise and unlock profound clarity by learning from silence. In this insightful conversation, bestselling author Pico Iyer shares life-changing wisdom from his new book Aflame: Learning from Silence on how solitude can help you rediscover your deepest self, rekindle your passions, and foster more authentic connections with others. You can find Pico at: Website |  Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Pico about finding ...

Feb 14, 202557 min

Genetics Doctor: The Truth About Genetic Testing. Should You Get It? | Dr. Farrah Rajabi With Guest Host Samira Rajabi, Phd

Experience something truly special - an enlightening genetic journey guided by guest host Samira Rajabi, PhD and her sister Dr. Farrah Rajabi, a leading pediatric geneticist. With warmth and wisdom, Farrah demystifies genetic testing, providing a compassionate roadmap to preventative care, emotional wellbeing, and embracing new possibilities. This insightful sibling duo's energetic repartee will leave you feeling empowered to optimize your holistic wellbeing by unlocking the profound power of yo...

Feb 10, 202556 min

Leading Neuroscientist: Turn Anxiety and Anger Into Peace and Power | Ethan Kross

Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Learn breakthrough tools from Ethan Kross, PhD, leading expert on emotion regulation and author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions - So They Don't Manage You. Discover potent "sensory shifters," attention deployment tactics, and a step-by-step process to master your emotional world once and for all. You can find Ethan at: Website |  Instagram |  Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with E...

Feb 06, 20251 hr 5 min

Psychology Researcher: Why Always Being Good Can Be Incredibly Bad for You | Dr. Sunita Sah

Are you living a life true to your deepest values or just going along with what others expect? Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes , reveals how our cultural conditioning to comply holds us back from authenticity. Learn the stages of healthy defiance to courageously honor your agency while navigating power dynamics. Reframe defiance as a positive force aligned with your most profound principles. You can find Sunita at: Website |  Instagram |  Episode...

Feb 03, 202555 min

How to Make Every Moment Count (Without Changing Your Whole Life!) | New Beginnings Pt 5

As part of our New Beginnings series, unlock the secrets to savoring the beauty in every ordinary moment. In this insightful culminating episode, Jonathan shares a powerful roadmap for crafting days overflowing with presence, purpose and joy. Discover transformative yet simple practices like mindful check-ins, designing your day with intention, finding delight in creativity, and starting/ending with gratitude. Learn how establishing these intentional daily rhythms can help you experience the ext...

Jan 30, 20251 hr 1 min

The Truth About Power, Money & Freedom | Spotlight Convo

Unlock your power to create the life you want on this insightful episode. Vivian Tu shares bold strategies for building real wealth, while Kemi Nekvapil redefines power as an empowering dance of presence, ownership, wisdom, equality and responsibility. Hear their thought-provoking perspectives on money, equality, agency and living a truly good life. Episode Transcript You can find Vivian at: Website | Instagram  | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Vivian You can find Kemi at: Website | I...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 7 min

5 Habits That Change Everything | New Beginnings Pt 4

As part of our New Beginnings series, unlock the power of 5 transformative yet simple habits to redesign your life in 2025. In this insightful episode, Jonathan shares potent daily practices like morning hugs, breathing exercises, mindful movement, nature immersion, and present-moment meditation. Discover how establishing these keystone habits can profoundly impact your psychology, physiology, and overall well-being without willpower - making personal growth and life changes virtually effortless...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 2 min

He Quit Screens for 7 Weeks, You Won't Believe What Happened | Carlos Whittaker

Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant screen time and digital inputs? In this fascinating episode, author Carlos Whittaker shares his transformative experiment from the book Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human . Discover how stepping away from devices allowed him to rediscover forgotten human abilities like savoring moments, exercising intuition, and prioritizing real community over virtual connection. If you're cravin...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 2 min

10 Steps to Unshakable Confidence | New Beginnings Pt 3

In this third episode of the "New Beginnings" series, we dive deep into strategies for building confidence to take bold action and say yes to opportunities in life - both big and small. What confidence really means and how it differs from self-esteem Why confidence looks different across different areas of your life 10 proven strategies to build confidence in all areas of your life A powerful reframe around confidence and bravery from Brené Brown This power-packed episode provides a roadmap for ...

Jan 16, 202555 min

The Hidden Connection Between Depression, Anxiety, Weight, and Your Gut (and What to Do About It) | Tim Spector, MD

Unlock the secrets of your gut microbiome - the hidden key to overall health and longevity. In this fascinating interview, leading scientist Dr. Tim Spector reveals groundbreaking research linking your gut bacteria to conditions like depression, anxiety, obesity, cancer, and more. Discover simple dietary tweaks that can optimize your microbiome for mental clarity, disease prevention, and living your best life well into old age. You can find Tim at: Website |  Instagram |  ZOE Science &...

Jan 13, 202551 min

To Succeed at Anything, Do This | New Beginnings Pt 2

Unlock your potential with our powerful "Success Scaffolding" framework. This step-by-step system provides the structure and accountability to turn your biggest goals into reality. We share the 7 key elements (the 7 P's) that empower you to envision, plan, and achieve transformative life changes one step at a time. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode: You can find the 1-page worksheet HERE. Find all of the New Beginnings: Redesigning Your Life in 2025 episodes. Check out our offerings &...

Jan 09, 20251 hr 5 min

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic & Escape Perfectionism | Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

Are you tired of never feeling good enough? In this insightful conversation, psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, author of How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists , shares strategies to escape the perfectionism trap.  Learn how to pursue excellence without harsh self-criticism, shift from rigid rules to living by your core values, and make room for imperfection - allowing you to live the life you truly want. You can find Ellen at: Website |  Instagram |  H...

Jan 06, 202556 min

Build your Good Life Roadmap | New Beginnings Pt 1

Unlock the path to your best year yet with this powerful "good life buckets" framework. Learn how to design a personalized roadmap that fills your vitality, connection, and contribution buckets for extraordinary fulfillment in 2025. Jonathan Fields guides you through insightful exercises to set intentional focuses, build meaningful habits, and vividly envision an abundant life - paving the way for more joy, deeper relationships, and purposeful impact. Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode...

Jan 02, 202554 min

The Hug | Heartwarming Stories From Everyday People

"The Hug" is a heartwarming and poignant collection of stories celebrating the profound impact that acts of kindness, generosity and human connection can have on our lives - especially during the most difficult of times. From a community rallying around a frozen talent show performer to strangers saving a family's home from wildfires, these powerful tales will rekindle your faith in the goodness of people and remind you of the beauty that can emerge even from life's darkest moments. An uplifting...

Dec 30, 20241 hr 19 min

Reinventing Yourself: Turning Life’s Transitions into Moments of Renewal | Silfath Pinto

Unlock the power of embodiment with Silfath Pinto, a trailblazer who left the corporate world to guide others in reclaiming their feminine energy and sacred union with the masculine. In this captivating conversation, Silfath shares her transformative journey, blending somatic practices, energy healing, and mindset work to help people shed conditioning, heal trauma, and live as their most actualized selves. Discover daily rituals to anchor in wonder, play with possibilities during life transition...

Dec 26, 20241 hr 3 min

Leading Neuroscientist: How Out-of-Body Experiences Change Us | Marina Weiler, PhD

Can consciousness exist outside the physical body? Neuroscientist Marina Weiler shares fascinating research on out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and their potential to radically shift our perception of reality. Discover the profound psychological impacts of OBEs - from decreased fear of death to increased interconnectedness - and explore whether these experiences provide a scientific glimpse into the non-local nature of consciousness. You can find Marina at: Website | Episode Transcript If you LOVE...

Dec 23, 202459 min

Brené Brown | The One Thing That Changes Everything [Best of]

Embrace the raw courage found in vulnerability. Researcher Brené Brown shares her personal journey confronting shame to live and work wholeheartedly - the profound experiences that allowed her to develop paradigm-shifting perspectives on vulnerability, daring leadership, and showing up authentically. You can find Brené at: Website | Instagram | Brené's Podcasts | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Elizabeth Gilbert about bringing your whol...

Dec 19, 202454 min

How to Live Better & Longer With Ayurveda | Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD

Avanti Kumar Singh shares her powerful journey with breast cancer while writing The Longevity Formula , blending Western medicine and Ayurvedic wisdom. Discover her 5 "longevity switches" and daily practices like breathwork for vibrant aging by reducing inflammation and nurturing life force. You can find Avanti at: Website |  Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about embracing the grace of age. Check out our o...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 1 min

The Life-changing Power of Daily Walks | Libby DeLana

Discover the transformative power of walking with Libby DeLana, co-founder of creative agency Mechanica and author of " Do Walk: Navigate earth, mind and body. Step by step ." In this inspiring conversation, Libby shares how her simple decision to take a daily morning walk ultimately led her to walk the circumference of the Earth - and how this practice became a moving meditation that unlocked presence, creativity, and a profound connection to herself and the natural world around her. Whether yo...

Dec 12, 202455 min

The Cutting-edge Science of Self-control (and What to Do About It) | Michael Inzlicht, PhD

What if everything you thought you knew about willpower and self-control was wrong? In this groundbreaking conversation, psychologist Michael Inzlicht challenges the famous "ego depletion" theory and reveals surprising new research on the true nature of self-regulation. Discover why conscientious people may be wired differently, how to leverage motivation for lasting change, and science-backed strategies to amplify your ability to stick to goals - without burning out your willpower. If you want ...

Dec 09, 20241 hr 3 min

When Success Becomes Empty: Rediscovering Purpose Beyond Ambition | Jenn Romolini

Jenn Romolini was a high-powered editor who appeared to have it all - until a health crisis forced her to reevaluate her all-consuming ambition. In this candid conversation, Romolini shares her journey from corporate overachiever to redefining success on her own terms, as detailed in her memoir Ambition Monster . Discover how shifting her mindset allowed her to embrace what truly matters beyond professional accolades. You can find Jenn at: extended scenes Substack |  Instagram | Episode Tra...

Dec 05, 202453 min

How to Sync Up Your Biological Clock for Better Health, Sleep, Mood & Performance | Lynne Peeples

Are you constantly feeling tired, unfocused, and out of sync? Discover the hidden power of your body's inner clock in this fascinating discussion with Lynne Peeples, author of The Inner Clock: Living in Sync with Our Circadian Rhythms . Explore how modern lifestyles disrupt our innate circadian rhythms that govern sleep, metabolism, cognitive performance and more. Learn practical strategies to realign your circadian clock through light exposure, meal timing, and consistency. Unlock better health...

Dec 02, 202456 min

Legendary Writers on Life | Spotlight Convo

Feeling creatively stifled or torn between passion and practicality? Dive into this powerful conversation with legendary writers Sue Monk Kidd , James McBride , Kate DiCamillo , and Ann Patchett as they share their journeys honoring their deepest callings. Discover how they overcame societal conventions and inner doubts to give voice to essential truths through their transformative stories. Get inspired to embrace your own yearnings and unlock the empathy-sparking power of radical self-expressio...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 22 min

How to Bring More Grace Into Your Life | Julia Baird

Can grace truly change everything? In this thought-provoking conversation, Julia Baird, author of Bright Shining: How Grace Changes Everything , shares how cultivating awe, wonder, and the capacity for grace has sustained her through battles with cancer and life's darkest moments. From profound acts of forgiveness to the untold generosity of blood donors, Baird explores how opening your heart to grace can light an "invincible summer" within - even when the world feels brutally dark. An uplifting...

Nov 25, 202458 min

The Self-Care Delusion: Why It Can't Fix Everything

Stuck using self-care as a quick fix for deeper dissatisfaction? Jonathan Fields' provocative spoken essay from his "Awake at the Wheel" Substack unmasks the dangerous self-care delusion trapping so many. Discover why fleeting "treat yourself" moments merely numb the real crisis - your life is fundamentally out of alignment with core values. This is an essential reality check about self-care's limits and the courageous self-inquiry required to realign your increasingly frantic modern life. You c...

Nov 21, 202449 min

How to Navigate Conflict & Build Amazing Friendships | Danielle Bayard Jackson

Discover surprising insights into the science of women's friendships from Danielle Bayard Jackson, author of Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships . This illuminating conversation dives into why healthy conflict is vital for platonic intimacy, how to navigate issues like lack of reciprocity and controlling friends, and the key to renegotiating friendship "terms" as lives evolve. You'll learn practical ways to fight for your most pre...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 2 min

Bessel van der Kolk , MD| The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

Bessel van der Kolk, legendary trauma expert and author of The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma reveals a revolutionary approach to healing trauma. Discover how trauma profoundly impacts the brain and body, making growth difficult by trapping us in past experiences. Explore potent mind-body practices like yoga, dance, and psychedelics that can unlock trauma's grip by igniting collective joy, self-compassion, and an expansive perspective on our vast human poten...

Nov 14, 20241 hr 1 min

How to Create Change That Actually Sticks | Tamsen Webster

Are you struggling to make lasting positive changes in your life? In this thought-provoking conversation, change philosopher Tamsen Webster unlocks the secrets to transformational change from her new book Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change . Discover how aligning your core beliefs with your desired identity is crucial for sustainable growth. Learn to recognize and leverage "disorienting dilemmas" that shatter limiting assumptions about what's possible. Webster shares ...

Nov 11, 202456 min
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