What is a Good Life?

Mark McCartney

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Over the last three years I've interviewed over 200 people around the question of "what is a good life?". I am not trying to find or prescribe universal answers to this question, instead to prompt your own inquiry into what constitutes a good life for you. While I am also trying to share more genuine expressions of the human experience, beyond the masks that we wear.

9 小時前

What is a Good Life? #93 - Building Collective Community with Kemo Camara

On the 93rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Kemo Camara. Kemo is the visionary behind Omek, a community-centric platform whose mission is to amplify the talent, voices, and energy of biculturals of African descent. A social entrepreneur, community influencer, economist, and captivating speaker, Kemo's journey has spanned continents, with impactful engagements across Africa, the United States, and Europe. He has held extensive leadership roles and responsibilities in community organisations and co-founded multiple businesses and non-profit organisations in the United States and Europe. His passion lies in activating our collective human potential, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together to work towards a common goal. In this wonderful conversation, Kemo shares his journey of building community and realising purpose in his life. He discusses the insights around community that he gained from his upbringing and family in Guinea, the values of trust, dignity, and respect that were instilled in him, and the energy we drain from ourselves by constantly having our guards up. This entire conversation is a great example of the importance of reflection, understanding who we are, and paying attention to the feedback life provides in order to utilise all aspects of ourselves to realise greater purpose in our lives. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Omek's Website: myomek.comKemo's LinkedIn: LinkedIn - For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch. 00:00 Introduction02:50 What kind of impact do I want to make? 06:20 What do people in my life say about me? 10:30 What is fundamentally important 14:50 Family, elders, and respect 19:50 Giving trust and possibilities 27:20 Building community in other countries 35:00 Realising what matters most 40:50 Paying attention to the life’s feedback 44:50 Speaking to people as humans at work 47:35 The journey to building new leaders & community 54:05 Bringing all of who we are 57:05 What is a good life for Kemo?

1 小時 1 分鐘
10月15日

What is a Good Life? #92 - Looking Beyond The Veil with Rachel Donald

On the 92nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Rachel Donald. Rachel is the creator of Planet: Critical, the podcast and newsletter for a world in crisis with 15,000+ subscribers from 160 countries. Planet: Critical connects the dots of science, art, language, politics, media, philosophy and power to reveal the big picture. Rachel speaks internationally on this ecosystem as an independent researcher and writer. Alongside Planet: Critical, her world exclusive investigations into climate corruption have been published in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Mongabay, The Intercept, Byline Times and the New Republic. In this wonderful conversation, Rachel takes us on her journey of looking beyond the veil, as for her, the world never seemed the way people said it was. She shares her experiences of questioning what is real and true, letting go of certainty, becoming more aware of and focused on the relationships between everything, and the joy that comes from doing work you love that serves others. She also explores finding ways to engage with the world while staying true to your own nature. This entire conversation is filled with insights and realisations that deeply connect to experiencing a fulfilling life, while Rachel’s path may inspire you to think more critically and to reflect on what you are actively questioning and choosing in your own life. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Rachel's Website: www.planetcritical.comRachel's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-donald/ - For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch. 00:00 Introduction02:52 Not holding onto answers or certainty08:02 The shift towards accepting uncertainty11:12 Getting out of our way to grow14:52 No decision is permanent17:52 Making big decisions with clarity24:12 Empowered to choose your own struggle28:22 Sensing something wasn’t true31:52 Seeing the world differently36:52 Engaging with the world while remaining who we are43:02 New ways of lifting the veil47:22 A network of responses50:32 Developing empathy for different perspectives56:22 What is a good life for Rachel?

1 小時 3 分鐘
10月8日

What is a Good Life? #91 - Navigating The Path of Curiosity with Andrea Hiott

On the 91st episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome our guest, Andrea Hiott. Andrea is a philosopher and the founder of Making Ways, a private educational consultancy that works with individuals, businesses, and organisations such as EMI to explore the guiding philosophies at the core of our lives and actions. She is also an author and educator, holding degrees in the philosophy of mind, neuroscience, and UNESCO World Heritage. Andrea has authored several books, including Thinking Small, and her work has appeared in renowned publications such as the The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Huffington Post, National Geographic, and the San Francisco Chronicle. In addition, she hosts several podcasts, including Love & Philosophy and Desirable Unknown. In this captivating conversation, Andrea shares her journey with the question, "What is mind?" We discuss the importance of developing our ability to hold paradox, handle the intensity of our emotions, and navigate the challenges, joys, and fears that love can sometimes bring. We explore how our presence and attention can facilitate change within ourselves and others, and the profound impact of sharing meaningful moments together. This whole conversation is deeply insightful, offering much to learn from Andrea’s curiosity, wisdom, and reflections. Which may help you to embrace the experience of being human more fully. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Andrea's Website: https://www.andreahiott.net/ Andrea's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@waymaking23/featured - For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch. 00:00 Introduction02:50 What is mind? 07:16 What can we handle? 11:41 Portals to be present 15:11 More to this than we understand 19:21 The joy and curiosity of deep feelings 23:21 What is mind and what is mine? Holding paradox 27:51 We are always in process 32:21 Being present and the changes it allows 33:41 Acknowledging our own possibility for change 41:46 Time, mind, and memory 46:31 The resonance of meaning through time 50:41 The paradox of our separate and shared lives 56:18 What is a good life for Andrea?

1 小時 4 分鐘
10月1日

What is a Good Life? #90 - Exploring Your Own Truth with Seb Randle

On the 90th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Seb Randle. Seb is the founder of The Helpful Space, a space dedicated to exploring pragmatic and practical solutions that help individuals to where they want to be. His approach is grounded in warmth, kindness, genuine curiosity, and a deep understanding of what it takes to create lasting change. Seb is also Head of Allyship at Bloom North, and a people focussed consultant and coach. In this engaging conversation, Seb shares his ongoing journey of exploring his own truth. He shares with us key moments in his own life that encompassed family counselling in his teens, coming out to his mother and family, and developing a more loving relationship with his body. Each experience in life offering him the opportunity to reveal or understand more about himself. Seb also highlights the importance of how he shows up for others, the exploration of who we are at our core, the value of releasing self-judgement, living life with intention, and exploring our blind spots. If you are feeling unsure of who you are, seeking to connect more deeply with your truth, or feeling daunted by life’s challenges, this conversation offers plenty of thought-provoking insights. Seb’s relatable experiences and lived wisdom may offer new perspectives for whatever you’re currently navigating. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Seb's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seb-randle-2787b412/The Helpful Space: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulspace/Bloom North: http://www.bloomnorth.org - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch. 00:00 Introduction03:00 A life free from regret 07:10 Showing up for ourselves & others 11:10 Building internal trust 15:00 Feelings and judgements 18:00 What you are at your core 21:30 Self-judgement and self-acceptance 25:25 Appreciating our bodies 34:00 Coming out and telling loved ones 40:00 Approaching life intentionally 44:00 Engaging with our blind spots 49:00 Wondering what else is out there 56:38 What is a good life for Seb?

1 小時
9月24日

What is a Good Life? #89 - Connecting To The Web Of Life with Manda Scott

On the 89th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Manda Scott. Manda trained as a veterinary surgeon but is now an award-winning novelist and host of the Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the internationally best-selling Boudica: Dreaming series, which The New York Times labelled “a masterpiece in historical fiction,” her latest novel departs from historical fiction in favour of a contemporary Thrutopian narrative, exploring the potential for a future we’d be proud to leave as our legacy. Any Human Power opens doorways we could all walk through, following routes to a paradigm shift we could make happen now. In this captivating conversation, Manda takes us on her journey of connecting to the living web of life. We explore what the web is asking of us, learning to learn through pain until we can learn through love, the joyful curiosity that arises from the heart-mind connection, dreaming awake, and the magic of co-creation that our relationships with each other can entail. She outlines the role of artists in envisioning a future that lays the foundations for a new way of being and path to follow. This entire conversation is brimming with hope, connection, curiosity, and considerable wisdom and insight from Manda. I hope it serves as a window into what is possible when we fully sense and connect with all that is around us—the living web of life. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Manda's website / books: https://mandascott.co.uk/Manda's podcast: https://accidentalgods.life/ - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry, take part in my weekly free silent conversations, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your teams, or you simply want to get in touch. 00:00 Introduction02:45 Podcast begins 04:45 Connecting with the web of life 07:55 Consciously encountering the web of life 12:15 Communicating with time and space 18:03 Learning through pain and love 22:57 Accepting, understanding and healing 26:28 The heart-mind connection 31:45 The power of joyful curiosity 37:15 Feeling the web of life 42:03 Attributing more aliveness to AI and others 45:32 Dreaming awake and the void 55:37 Responding to messages from the web of life 59:45 Inquiries into death 1:03:45 A place outside of space and time and the role of artists 1:09:16 A whole new way of being and path to take 1:18:20 What is a good life for Manda?

1 小時 22 分鐘
9月17日

What is a Good Life? #88 - Playing With The Edges Of Growth with Derek Sivers

On the 88th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Derek Sivers. Derek is an author of philosophy and entrepreneurship, known for his surprising, quotable insights and pithy, succinct writing style. Formerly a musician, programmer, TED speaker, and circus clown, he sold his first company for $22 million and gave all the money to charity. Derek is the author of Useful Not True, How to Live, Hell Yeah or No, Your Music and People, and Anything You Want. All his books, latest projects, and musings can be found on his website: https://sive.rs/ In this insightful and engaging conversation, Derek takes us on a journey through his experiences as a musician, philosopher, circus performer, entrepreneur, and author. A journey spanning several continents that embraces, lets go of, and challenges multiple perspectives, and is underpinned by considerable explorations of growth, curiosity, joy, and play. If you feel stuck in your way of thinking, stagnant in your current life, or tired of your perspectives, not only will Derek’s life serve as an incredible inspiration, but his thoughts and ideas may guide you to places you never imagined. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Derek's website / books: https://sive.rs/ - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to further explore your own lines of self-inquiry or create experiences that lead to more connecting and genuine conversations amongst groups of people or you'd like to join my weekly silent conversation groups. 00:00 Introduction02:42 What’s another way to see this?07:10 Not stopping with the first thought 10:10 What could be the benefit of any situation 13:30 Navigating emotion and choices 17:50 Exploring the edges of growth 23:20 Leaving the old for the new 28:10 What is the growth choice? 33:10 Exploration, play, and growth 38:40 The greatest joy in life 44:10 The motivation for the writing 47:40 Not being attached to one perspective 50:40 Realising ideas into existence 53:40 Celebrating our work 59:40 The moment of release 1:02:40 Giving 100% of proceeds to others 1:07:40 Justifying our own actions 1:12:40 The multiplicity of life 1:19:55 What is a good life for Derek?

1 小時 23 分鐘
9月10日

What is a Good Life? #87 - Seeing Yourself In The Other with Dr. Niobe Way

On the 87th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to welcome our guest, Dr. Niobe Way. Niobe is Professor of Developmental Psychology at NYU, founder of the Project for the Advancement of Our Common Humanity (PACH; pach.org), and the Principal Investigator of the Listening Project, which fosters curiosity and connection in schools across New York City. Niobe has served as President of the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA), holds a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley, a doctorate from the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University, and was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institute of Mental Health at Yale University. With nearly 40 years of experience researching adolescent social and emotional development, Niobe has authored or co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles. She is the author of Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendships and the Crisis of Connection and her latest book, Rebels with a Cause: Reimagining Boys, Ourselves, and Our Culture. In this illuminating conversation, Niobe explores what it means to be human and how this is shaped by cultural context, the clash between our nature and culture, and the importance of listening to stories as well as examining data. She highlights the dangers of living in a culture that no longer listens and how much of what is needed for greater connection already exists within us. If your relationships lack the depth and connection you long for, or if you are struggling to cultivate greater intimacy and curiosity in your life, Niobe offers a wealth of insights, anecdotes, and even exercises for you to consider and practise to reveal your innate capacities for connection. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Niobe's book: https://www.brilliant-books.net/book/9780593184264Niobe's website: https://www.niobe-way.com/Niobe's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/niobe-way-75270534/ Photo credit: Daniel Root - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to further explore your own lines of self-inquiry or create experiences that lead to more connecting and genuine conversations amongst groups of people or you'd like to join my weekly silent conversation groups. 00:00 Introduction03:00 What it means to be human 06:30 Crossing the lines 11:57 What different groups can teach us about ourselves 15:10 Privileging the hard over the soft 20:55 Interpersonal curiosity 24:00 Thin and thick stories 27:00 Breaking stereotypes through stories 32:30 Living in a culture that no longer listens 40:00 Innate intelligence we have forgotten 42:30 The root of our suffering and illness 48:05 The fear of not being seen as we see ourselves 53:17 The natural skills within us to solve our problems 1:01:42 What is a good life for Niobe?

1 小時 5 分鐘
9月3日

What is a Good Life? #86 - Knowing That We Belong with Nic Askew

On the 86th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to introduce Nic Askew as our guest. Nic is a filmmaker who has discovered a powerful way to use the camera to deepen people's awareness. He has been described in various ways—an itinerant confessor, a disruptive influence, a monk independent of any religion, and an explorer of the inner world. Over two decades of exploring human connection, authenticity, and insight through film, Nic has uncovered a profoundly simple way for us to be together, which he calls Inner View. This method has led to the creation of the acclaimed Soul Biographies Film Series, an experience of human presence that has resonated with millions. In this enlightening conversation, Nic clearly articulates and points to a deeply felt sense of universal belonging, without the need to do, improve, or follow steps—simply by virtue of our existence and the lack of separation between us. He discusses how he uses the camera, stillness, and nothing to reveal our innate sense of belonging. With an awareness of this belonging, we can move through the world working on behalf of everyone and everything with life living itself through us. If you're struggling with feelings of unworthiness, a lack of belonging, or the belief that you need to fix or improve yourself, Nic's insights may help you see beyond these barriers to the simple truth of your inherent worth and obvious belonging. Subscribe for weekly episodes, every Tuesday, and check out my YouTube channel (link below) for full interviews and clips. For further content and information check out the following: Soul Biographies: https://soulbiographies.com/Nic's website: https://nicaskew.com/Nic's newsletter: https://nicaskew.substack.com/ - For the podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to further explore your own lines of self-inquiry or create experiences that lead to more connecting and genuine conversations amongst groups of people or you'd like to join my weekly silent conversation groups. 00:00 Introduction03:00 What is this work that I do? 07:19 Stillness, awareness, and a realisation of belonging 13:40 The power of silence and subtracting 18:07 The challenge of our cultural way of being 20:40 The realisation of our connectedness 26:20 Become aware of what we are capable of 30:50 Stillness and silence tending to our trauma 33:20 Life living itself through you - nothing to do 41:40 An awareness of the dissolving of time and space 46:40 The Girl in the Entrance Hall 51:10 Working on behalf of everyone and everything 58:20 Realising why everyone hurt 1:04:45 It is much more simple than we imagine 1:11:15 An absence of time in our encounters 1:16:20 Could I be doing something else? 1:21:23 What is a good life for Nic?

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2023/07/29

Surf1988

I absolutely loved the interview with Professor Guido Palazzo ( who was my professor at the UNIL). Your questions and the entire discussion brings us attention to the core principles of what it is to be human. You have a unique perspective and you are on the right path with your podcast. Please keep it up!! Best wishes from Chicago!
Good life Jungian

2023/02/04

Pathdogwalker

Loved this interview. Thank you so timely to my life right now.

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What is a Good Life?

What is a Good Life?

What is a Good Life? #93 - Building Collective Community with Kemo Camara

What is a Good Life? #92 - Looking Beyond The Veil with Rachel Donald

What is a Good Life? #91 - Navigating The Path of Curiosity with Andrea Hiott

What is a Good Life? #90 - Exploring Your Own Truth with Seb Randle

What is a Good Life? #89 - Connecting To The Web Of Life with Manda Scott

What is a Good Life? #88 - Playing With The Edges Of Growth with Derek Sivers

What is a Good Life? #87 - Seeing Yourself In The Other with Dr. Niobe Way

What is a Good Life? #86 - Knowing That We Belong with Nic Askew

Terrific!

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What is a Good Life? #93 - Building Collective Community with Kemo Camara

What is a Good Life? #92 - Looking Beyond The Veil with Rachel Donald

What is a Good Life? #91 - Navigating The Path of Curiosity with Andrea Hiott

What is a Good Life? #90 - Exploring Your Own Truth with Seb Randle

What is a Good Life? #89 - Connecting To The Web Of Life with Manda Scott

What is a Good Life? #88 - Playing With The Edges Of Growth with Derek Sivers

What is a Good Life? #87 - Seeing Yourself In The Other with Dr. Niobe Way

What is a Good Life? #86 - Knowing That We Belong with Nic Askew

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