Flourish FM
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What does it take to flourish? We started Flourish FM to share cutting edge research from world experts on how to thrive, so you can take away big ideas and practical steps to enhance your life, the lives of others, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
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Jul 10, 2022 • 56min
Episode #3: Should growth be the goal of human flourishing?
Join a discussion with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman on human flourishing, personal development, and growth. Topics include the sailboat metaphor, education, the parallels between meaningful life and flourishing, ancient philosophy virtues, Will Smith's actions, and flourishing education.
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Jul 10, 2022 • 50min
Episode #2: The Importance of Meaning for Flourishing
Discover the importance of finding meaning in life with Emily Esfahani Smith. Explore the 'four pillars' of meaning, the role of storytelling, spirituality, and belonging in human flourishing. Learn how to embrace a mindset centered around purpose and significance in everyday experiences.
Jul 9, 2022 • 1h 14min
Episode #1: Todd Kashdan on Navigating Unpleasantness and Creating Change
In this podcast, Todd Kashdan, author and TEDx speaker, discusses flourishing and the relationship between curiosity and openness to experience, affective science, and psychological flexibility. The conversation explores negative emotions in education, the importance of an open mindset for creativity, navigating motivations and change in work, and the significance of negative emotions in leading a good life. Kashdan also emphasizes the lack of curiosity and interest in exploring diverse topics and discusses building cultural norms and embracing boredom to stimulate new possibilities.
Jun 30, 2022 • 2min
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What does it take to flourish? We started Flourish FM to share cutting edge research from world experts on how to thrive, so you can take away big ideas and practical steps to enhance your life, the lives of others, and, ultimately, make the world a better place.
Flourish FM is hosted by Dr. Jon Beale and Dr. Nick Holton, and in collaboration with the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, the Department of Education at the University of Oxford, and The Shipley School.
