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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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    • Education
    • 4.3 • 7 Ratings

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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    Rethinking Happiness, What We’re Getting Wrong | Stephanie Harrison

    Rethinking Happiness, What We’re Getting Wrong | Stephanie Harrison

    What if everything society told you about how to find happiness was misleading? My guest Stephanie Harrison, author of New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong, challenges the cultural conditioning around chasing achievements, wealth, and status as the path to joy.
    She provides insights from positive psychology research and her own experience with depression to unravel the myths behind our collective pursuit of happiness. Stephanie offers a practical philosophy centered on sharing our gifts of humanity, wisdom, and talent to create ripples of lasting well-being for ourselves and others. Tune in to rethink what true happiness means and how you can live it.
    You can find Stephanie at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript
    If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dan Lerner about the science of passion.
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    • 54 min
    How Rituals and Habits Make Life Better | Michael Norton

    How Rituals and Habits Make Life Better | Michael Norton

    What's the difference between habits and rituals, and how can everyday routines shape our lives? Author Michael Norton reveals the hidden power of rituals in his new book, The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions.
    Discover how rituals create meaning, bind groups, help us grieve, and provoke a diversity of emotions. Learn to appreciate current rituals and add new ones to enhance your relationships, mental health, personal growth and more. Michael’s research shows rituals do far more than habits, transforming the emotional impact of mundane actions. Tune in for practical steps to tap into the ritual effect and imbue your life with greater connection and significance.
    You can find Michael at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript
    If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with James Clear about habits.
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    • 59 min
    How To Heal Injury, Illness & Disease with Regenerative Medicine | Dr. Adeel Khan

    How To Heal Injury, Illness & Disease with Regenerative Medicine | Dr. Adeel Khan

    Could regenerative medicine transform how we treat disease and even reverse aging? Dr. Adeel Khan shares groundbreaking insights on leveraging stem cells, gene editing, and tissue engineering to unlock healthcare's full potential. Learn how induced pluripotent stem cells are being used to regrow neurons in Parkinson's patients' brains. Hear about revolutionary gene therapies that could permanently alter genetics to cure chronic illnesses. Discover the incredible possibilities emerging at the intersection of cellular medicine, CRISPR, and 3D-printed organs. But also gain wisdom for navigating this complex landscape responsibly. Dr. Khan provides an accessible primer on the risks, limitations, and realistic timeline for bringing these powerful technologies into standard practice. The future of medicine has arrived - tune in to stay at the cutting edge of what will soon be possible.
    You can find Adeel at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript
    If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Frank Lipman about the 6 pillars of well-being.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Rethinking Sex, Desire and Intimacy | Spotlight Convo

    Rethinking Sex, Desire and Intimacy | Spotlight Convo

    Unlock the secrets to a mind-blowing sex life and deeper intimacy. This boundary-pushing episode brings together three trailblazing experts to shatter myths and reignite your desire.
    Vanessa Marin provides communication exercises and a "sex menu" to explore new realms of pleasure. Emily Nagoski, author of Come As You Are, shares neuroscience insights to rewire your brain for extraordinary orgasms. And Nicole Prause reveals cutting-edge research on using brain stimulation to boost libido or reduce hypersexuality.
    From overcoming shame to navigating mismatched drives, they guide you through candid conversations about erotic empowerment. Discover practical techniques to fan the flames of passion, prioritize pleasure, and create profound emotional and physical connections.
    Whether you're struggling with a dormant sex life or seeking the keys to next-level bliss, this is your roadmap to unlocking ecstasy. Get ready for a pleasure revolution!
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    You can find Emily at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Emily
    You can find Nicole at: Website | Twitter | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Nicole
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    • 1 hr 29 min
    How to Get Unstuck, A Scientific Approach | Britt Frank

    How to Get Unstuck, A Scientific Approach | Britt Frank

    Feeling stuck and can't break free? Neuropsychotherapist and author Britt Frank shares science-based insights on getting unstuck. Learn what underlies stuckness, how to reframe procrastination, collaborate with your inner parts, and move forward with self-compassion.
    Britt offers eye-opening new perspectives on relationships, play, possibility and more. Discover her powerful tools from The Getting Unstuck Workbook: Practical Tools for Overcoming Fear and Doubt - and Moving Forward with Your Life to overcome fear, doubt, and shame and start making real change. If you've ever felt trapped in life, this episode will give you a breakthrough understanding and practical way to get unstuck.
    You can find Britt at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript
    If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Charlie Gilkey about finishing projects that matter.
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    • 58 min
    Find Your Team with Rex Chapman, from Ways to Win

    Find Your Team with Rex Chapman, from Ways to Win

    Sharing an episode of a podcast called Ways to Win, where Coach Cal and Craig Robinson use on-court wisdom to solve your off-court problems. Craig talks with prominent athletes, business leaders, and celebrities, who reveal insights that made them into the leaders they are today. Like President Obama, who shared how he deals with pressure by projecting confidence, believing in your team, and taking criticism.
    In this episode, Kentucky basketball legend and former NBA star Rex Chapman discusses his new memoir, It's Hard for Me to Live with Me. You'll hear how he overcame the rockiest period in his personal and professional life: His battle with addiction, depression, and anxiety. At the end of the day, says Rex, whether in sports or in life, it’s all about the teammates you surround yourself with. Rex also talks about filling the void the end of his playing career created, and gives a listener advice for dealing with people who are resistant to change. You can find more inspiring episodes of Ways to Win at https://link.chtbl.com/waystowin?sid=goodlifeproject

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    • 5 min

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7 Ratings

Pekka Freese ,

Good Life Project makes me feel happy And at peace!

Thanks Jonathan for the atmosphere you create ❤️ I just left my parents place a little troubled and turned on, after quite a break, a Good Life Project episode. Immediately I felt warmth, acceptance and joy. I truly thank you for bringing humane, true and beautifully vulnerable presence to your podcasts!

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