On the 47th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to introduce Monika Jiang as our guest. Monika, a writer, curator, and community builder, currently focuses on exploring loneliness as a uniquely shared experience with the potential to bring us closer together. Throughout this episode, we examine how we've isolated ourselves from one another, the depth of relationships and intimacy we presently experience, the dynamics of unhealthy dialogue and political division, and the im...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 47
On the 46th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to introduce Dave Zaboski as our guest. Dave is a classically trained painter, was an animator at Disney, Sony, and Warner Bros., has showcased his fine art at galleries internationally, and has painted for the Dalai Lama. While his work includes timeless films like “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” he has also illustrated several acclaimed children’s books. In this episode, Dave tells us why attention is ou...
Nov 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 46
On the 45th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to introduce our guest, Teresa Quinlan - an Emotional Intelligence Coach and co-author of the book You Belong Here. In this episode, we dive into Teresa's lifelong exploration of the question "is that me?" We explore practical aspects like expanding our emotional vocabulary, the importance of paying attention to our emotions by observing and naming them, and discuss accountability for our actions and emotional responses. Furt...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 45
On the 44th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome Danielle Donnelly Smyth as our guest. Danielle is an astrologer, yoga and meditation guide, energy healing practitioner and teacher, and served as one of my early guides in exploring spirituality. In this episode, Danielle shares her journey of living a connected life—whether it’s bridging her dreaming and waking worlds, the conscious with the sub-conscious, or connecting and navigating enlightened moments and the...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
On the 43rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome Pat Divilly as our guest. Pat is the host of the hugely popular Pat Divilly Podcast, the author of the #1 bestseller 'Fit Mind', and frequently delivers workshops, online programmes, and retreats designed to support emotional healing, connection, and authentic living. In this episode, we discuss Pat’s journey of reclaiming who he is and his transitions from the health and fitness industry towards spirituality, sha...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 43
On the 42nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome Pranay Sanklecha as our guest. Pranay is a philosopher, the founder of The Philosophy Practice, and a former philosophy professor at The University of Graz. In this episode, Pranay looks to explore my own perspectives as well as sharing his own. We discuss the motives I had for starting this project, our realisations of the pitfalls of striving for particular states or experiences, and that real change may appear ...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 42
On the 41st episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome Mark Smith of Mark Smith Photography as our guest. Mark is a wildlife photographer, videographer, and storyteller whose stunning work has amassed a huge online following with hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and elsewhere. In this episode, Mark shares with us his sense and experiences of flow from his work. We reflect on the beauty and awe of both the wild and being present with it. He talks about the insp...
Oct 24, 2023•49 min•Ep. 41
On the 40th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome Ladybird Morgan as our guest. Ladybird is a Palliative Care Consultant at MettleHealth and a Co-Founder and Advisory Board Member at Humane Prison Hospice Project. With over 20 years of experience as a registered nurse, clinical social worker, and educator, Ladybird brings a wealth of wisdom and insight to this conversation. In this episode, we delve into the concepts of personal evolution and growth, explore the ...
Oct 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 40
On the 39th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to have Aidan McCullen as our guest. Aidan is the host of the Innovation Show podcast and the author of the book " Undisruptable ." He is also a transformational consultant, leading workshops and giving keynote speeches, an adjunct professor at Trinity College, Dublin, and was previously a professional rugby player. In this episode, Aidan shares his journey of transitions and transformations, both in his professional evoluti...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 39
On the 38th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to have Anthea Grimason as our guest. Anthea is a Death Doula, Reiki Master, Certified Yoga & Breath Teacher, as well as a Psychedelic Guide, focusing on the research and healing impact psychedelics are having on people at all stages of life, including facing death. In this episode, Anthea shares with us her journey of studying various philosophies and practicing numerous spiritual methods across several continents. We d...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 38
On the 37th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to have Piers Thurston as our guest. Piers is the founder of Quality of Mind , where he explores profound realisations that precede psychology, leading to transformative shifts in psychology. In this episode, Piers takes us on his journey, from exploring counselling, NLP, and other modalities to direct path non-duality. We also discuss the challenges often faced in personal development rooted in self-identification, breaking...
Sep 26, 2023•58 min•Ep. 37
On the 36th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Susie Orbach . Susie is an acclaimed psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, prolific writer, best-selling author, and social critic. She is also the co-founder of The Women’s Therapy Centre in London and The Women’s Therapy Center Institute in New York City. Additionally, she is the recipient of the first Lifetime Achievement Award for Psychoanalysis given by the British Psychoanalytical Society. In this episode,...
Sep 19, 2023•29 min•Ep. 36
On the 35th episode of the ' What is a Good Life? ' podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Marina Cantacuzino MBE . Marina is an award-winning journalist, author, and Founder of The Forgiveness Project, a charity that collects and shares real stories of forgiveness for people to consider, examine, and choose forgiveness in the face of atrocity. In this episode, we explore the role of forgiveness in transforming pain, the appropriateness of forgiving or not forgiving in different circumstances, w...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 35
On the 34th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Pablo Escorcia . Pablo is a Berlin based entrepreneur, Biodanza teacher, Yogi, consultant, and Co-Founder of Purpose+Motion - a group serving others to live out their purpose and provoking change filled with meaning. In this episode, Pablo shares with us elements of his journey of searching for his own path through integrating the practical world of business, ancient wisdom, and the integral world of yoga and ...
Sep 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 34
On the 33rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by David Dunn . David describes himself as an alcoholic prison leaver trying to be the change he wants to see in the world. He is the CEO & Founder of Release Mates CIC, a group that brings positive change to individuals in the immediate hours following their release from prison. In this episode, David shares his inspirational journey from hitting rock bottom with addiction in prison to finding the courage to...
Aug 29, 2023•59 min•Ep. 33
On the 32nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Bassey Ikpi . Bassey is a Nigerian born, American bred writer, ex-poet, mental health and wellness advocate, and memoir procrastinator. Her Book, “I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying,” an instant New York Times Bestseller, reflects her experience living with bipolar II disorder and anxiety. She is currently soft at work on her next book. In this episode, Bassey shares her experiences of navigating life with bi...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 32
On the 31st episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Alex Carabi . Alex is an author; his most recent book is "On Relationality," a leadership coach, and co-founder of Yellow, a group which offers spaces to learn, connect, and explore without predetermined outcomes or expectations. In this episode, we delve into the meaning of building greater intimacy with others and life itself, exploring various ways of relating to people that transcend manipulation and our t...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 31
On the 30th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm excited to be joined by Lin Cassie Zhen . Cassie is a friend of mine who took a leap of faith and quit her job as a Design Lead in Tech, without establishing what was coming next, to create space for what would unfold organically. She’s currently writing a book as well as producing a podcast (Being Awareness - https://lnkd.in/e2t-3FxG ) on the topic of mindfulness and inner transmutation. In this episode, Cassie shares her evolution fr...
Aug 08, 2023•53 min•Ep. 30
On the 29th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm excited to have Cortney McDermott , a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and strategist for Fortune 500 executives and creative entrepreneurs, joining me as a guest. Cortney takes us on a profound exploration of true freedom and the liberating act of being yourself. She shares her personal journey, which was spurred by a sense of emptiness following her successes as an executive, that led her to discover what truly needed to be explo...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 29
On the 28th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I have the pleasure of being joined by Guido Palazzo , a professor of business ethics at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. Guido delves into the intriguing topic of why good people sometimes make questionable choices, exploring the dark side of human behaviour. Throughout the episode, Guido sheds light on the factors contributing to ethical lapses of individuals within organisations, as well as the catalysts that can lead individu...
Jul 25, 2023•54 min•Ep. 28
On the 27th episode of the "What is a Good Life?" podcast, I am joined by Julian Voss-Andreae , who is a Sculptor and a Physicist, with his sculptures often engaging with scientific insights into the nature of reality. His work has received broad acclaim at international art fairs, galleries, and in print and broadcast media, with numerous videos of his work having gone viral with millions of views. In this episode, Julian shares with us his journey into exploring the nature of reality. From doi...
Jul 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 27
On the 26th episode of the "What is a Good Life?" podcast, I am joined by Angela Kirwin , who is a Writer, Speaker, Campaigner, former Social Care Worker, and author of the acclaimed book " Criminal: How Our Prisons Are Failing Us All " In this episode, Angela shares with us her journey towards experiencing greater comfort in her own skin. From mainly focussing on hitting big goals to observing what actually makes her feel content (community and a common purpose), and from realising it was less ...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
On the 25th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Jamie Crawford , a former CEO and leader of multiple media brands in Ireland who was diagnosed with MS at 32. After his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, together they created The Good Glow, a wellness company, with a hugely popular podcast and number one best selling book, Glow , to inspire people to live fulfilled and healthier lives. In this episode, Jamie takes us through discovering he had MS and what he felt contr...
Jul 04, 2023•55 min•Ep. 25
On the 24th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Robbie Stamp , who is the is CEO of BIOSS International, a Senior Fellow at the Resilience and Sustainable Development Programme at Cambridge University, Chairman of HappenedHere, and was an Executive Producer on the Hitchhikers’s Guide to the Galaxy feature film. In this episode, we discuss the quality and significance of paying attention, cultivating compassion for ourselves and others, becoming ok with not knowing, apprec...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 24
On the 23rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Robyn O’Brien , who is on the Forbes’ Impact 50 List for her work at the intersection of food and climate, the best-selling author of The Unhealthy Truth , the Founder at Sirona Ventures - providing impact capital, advisory and consulting services, and an Adjunct Professor at Rice Business. In this episode, Robyn shares moments of adversity from her journey of confronting the food industry in America over the use of chemical...
Jun 20, 2023•56 min•Ep. 23
On the 22nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Craig Slee , who is a disabled writer, consultant, and theorist dealing with mythology, magic, culture, and exploring life through the lens of landscape, disability, and fugitive embodiments. He has contributed essays and poetry focusing on the numinous and disability to various anthologies and has also co-facilitated seminar series at the Dresden Academy for Fine Arts, including one on Ableism and the Arts in 2022. In this ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
On the 21st episode of the "What is a Good Life?" podcast, I am joined by Katrijn van Oudheusden , who is the author of " Selfless Leadership ," a writer, coach, and guide. Her work focuses on helping you see through the illusion of the separate self. In this episode, Katrijn takes us on an exploration and investigation of the paradigm of the separate self. She references neuroscience, physics, and the traditions of Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, etc., which have been saying for centuries that there...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 21
On the 20th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Pejman (PJ) Milani , who is the Content Creator at Milani Creative and the Media Arts Director, and a Teacher, at Episcopal High School. I follow PJ's daily content (@milanicreative) where he shares visual metaphors that simplify complex ideas, so I was intrigued to hear his thoughts on this question and the role creativity plays within that. In this episode we discuss the significance of creativity in terms of fulfilment, fl...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 20
On the 19th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Dan Lawrence , who is Head of Consultancy at Dallington Associates, a Jungian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, and a Social Dreaming Consultant. In this episode Dan takes us on a journey from questioning where thoughts come from as a child, to his investigations and work around dreams and social dreaming. While he also shares what he has learnt from his Zen practice, silent meditation retreats, mat surfing, and his recent inte...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 19
On the 18th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Hannah Genton , who is a Co-Founder at CGL LLP, a law firm she established, a speaker on Innovation in the Law and Work Models for Mental Health, and a Death Doula. I contacted Hannah for this conversation after reading an amazing viral post of hers that very authentically depicted the challenge of juggling the big law career and raising a baby. This experience proved to be the inspiration for setting up a law firm that accom...
May 16, 2023•51 min•Ep. 18
