Good Life Project

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Good Life Project Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    How to Stop Pleasing Everyone But Yourself | Natalie Lue

    What if you could finally stop contorting yourself to please others and start living authentically on your own terms? In this honest episode, Natalie Lue, author of "The Joy of Saying No," opens up about her pivotal shift from people-pleasing into embodying her truest self. Natalie vulnerably shares the health crisis that made her realize she was suppressing herself to become "whatever anybody wanted." Discover her strategies for separating genuine desires from ingrained obligations. Learn empowering ways to shed the cultural conditioning disconnecting you from needs and boundaries. Unpack the subtle tendencies keeping you small, so you can courageously embrace the self you've been denying. If you crave more joy and fulfillment through radical self-honor, prioritize this dialogue. You can find Natalie at: Website | Instagram | The Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Susan Piver about the Enneagram and how it helps us relate to others and also set boundaries. Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 6m

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    What to Do in the Next 2 Years to Set Up Your Next 20 | The 2x20 Project™

    What would you do with 2 years to purposefully design your ideal next 20? Join Jonathan as he reveals his brilliant "two by 20" project - spending 24 months meticulously crafting a future centered on simplicity, significance and joy through intentional experiments across work, health and relationships. If you've ever felt restless about your life's next chapter, this fascinating framework will have you rethinking how to invest the precious time you have left. Episode Transcript Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  3. 5 SEPT

    The Surprising Science of Cynicism & Hope | Jamil Zaki

    Are you feeling cynical about human nature? This fascinating discussion with psychologist Jamil Zaki, author of Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, will renew your faith in people. Zaki demolishes common myths about cynicism and explains how hope - the belief that a better future is possible through our actions - is what empowers positive change. Discover practical ways to move from a stance of corrosive cynicism to one of "hopeful skepticism" rooted in curiosity, empathy, and accurate understanding. You can find Jamil at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Robert Waldinger about the power of relationships. Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  4. 2 SEPT

    How to Create Deep, Secure Bonds with Kids, Family & Friends | Attachment Expert Eli Harwood

    Got that craving for a deep, soulful bond with your child? Attachment expert Eli Harwood is here to make it happen. The author of "Raising Securely Attached Kids" drops mind-blowing truths on how early attachments shape our emotional patterns, relationships, and even physical health. But Eli also serves up game-changing ways to become your child's lifelong "protective factor." You'll learn to repair your own attachment wounds and foster that unbreakable sense of security that allows little souls to soar. Whether struggling to bond or nurturing sacred connections, this primer will help build meaningful attachments to last forever. You can find Eli at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode: You’ll also love the conversations we had with Dr. Shefali about raising kids. Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min

  5. 29 AUG

    6 Habits that Make Life So Much Better | Spotlight Convo

    Discover simple yet powerful daily habits to rewire your brain, boost confidence, and unlock your full potential. In this insightful compilation episode, Mel Robbins unveils the transformative High 5 Habit from her book and how high-fiving yourself daily can reprogram self-perception and resilience. Host Jonathan Fields also shares five cornerstone "good life habits" backed by science, like mindfulness, nature immersion, and intentional movement. Whether you're seeking more joy, focus, or inner calm, don't miss these deceptively simple tools to reshape your mindset and thrive through small consistent wins. Episode Transcript You can find Mel at: Join The High 5 Challenge | Website | Instagram | The Mel Robbins Podcast | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Mel You can find Jonathan at: Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Jonathan on 5 Life-Changing Habits Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min

  6. 26 AUG

    How to Change Ourselves & Our World | Prentis Hemphill

    What if healing from trauma required more than just personal work? In this profound chat, Prentis Hemphill, author of What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World, dives deep on the somatic practices key to both individual and collective healing. They share eye-opening insights on envisioning new possibilities beyond society's limiting scripts, remapping relationships through authenticity and hard-earned trust, and expanding our "we" through truly relating - not just racking up social media followers. Hemphill's work points us toward transforming the very systems and conditions that wounded us in the first place through an ethos of radical love. You can find Prentis at: Website | Instagram | Becoming the People Podcast with Prentis Hemphill | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Rev. angel Kyodo williams about liberation. Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m

  7. 22 AUG

    Productivity for Mortals With Real Lives | Laura Mae Martin

    Ever feel like you're thriving one minute, then scrambling the next? Laura Mae Martin, author of Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing, shares a fresh, holistic approach centered on syncing your priorities, patterns and boundaries. You'll learn counterintuitive strategies to align your intention with your action, optimizing when, where and how you tackle different tasks. You'll discover how small tweaks to your routines and environments can create distraction-free zones for deep, focused work while prioritizing self-care.  You can find Laura at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Charlie Gilkey about finishing the right things. Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 19 AUG

    How to Feel Confident, No Matter What Comes Your Way | Ethan Nichtern

    Ever feel like life's ups and downs are knocking you off balance? Discover how to cultivate unshakable self-trust with Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern, author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds. Ethan shares ancient practices for navigating the emotional hurricanes of pleasure/pain, praise/criticism, fame/insignificance and success/failure we all face. Whether you're battling imposter syndrome, recovering from a breakup or redefining your career path, learn to access the four powers of true confidence - compassion, lineage, awareness and "wind horse" - so you can stay centered amid the storm. You can find Ethan at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Henry Shukman about the way to original love. Check out our offerings & partners:  Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Jonathan Fields / Acast
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    981
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Good Life Project 2016
  • Show Website
    Good Life Project

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