Good Life Project

Love researchers, Drs. Julie and John Gottman share secrets for lasting love - 5:1 ratio, bids for connection, 4 horsemen to avoid. Insights from their book, Eight Dates. Discusses impact of positive emotions, reversing learned helplessness, destructive behaviors, deepening connection, nurturing intimacy, and discovering joy of loving fully.

Behavioral scientist Robert Sapolsky challenges the concept of free will by deconstructing it through neurobiology, genetics, and anthropology. He explores implications for criminal justice, achievement, and being human. From reframing punishment to questioning meritocracy, Sapolsky discusses disruptive conclusions that reshape perceptions of human behavior.

Positive psychology expert Emiliya Zhivotovskaya shares strategies to disarm overthinking and regain mental control. Topics include managing unhelpful mental chatter, reframing narratives, navigating self-talk in the modern world, practicing self-compassion, and embracing a growth mindset. Listeners learn techniques to tame inner chatter, navigate motivation chatter, and cultivate resilience through metacognition and mindfulness.

Trailblazers Mia Birdsong, Dr. Marisa Franco, and Dr. Joy Bradford discuss redefining family, profound platonic connections, and the restorative magic of women's circles. They share insights on initiating authentic friendships, resolving conflict with empathy, and creating safe spaces for meaningful relationships.

Jeff Karp, Harvard professor & entrepreneur, shares life ignition practices to unlock creativity. Topics include embracing curiosity, sparking ideas, reframing failure, and finding inspiration in nature. Small mindset shifts can unleash innate potential.

Best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert and author Liz Gilbert discuss the power of daily letter writing to tap into self-compassion and wisdom. They share how this practice transformed their lives and provided comfort during difficult times. Learn how to listen to your heart's guidance and unlock your inner wisdom through the magical daily ritual of writing letters to yourself.

Death doula Alua Arthur discusses how confronting mortality can lead to a more meaningful life. She explores taboo topics like grief, loss, and our cultural avoidance of death. Alua shares insights on living authentically, crafting ideal end-of-life experiences, and having difficult conversations with loved ones. Embracing our mortality can shift our outlook on living well.

Relationship experts Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath share insights on breaking free from codependent patterns, healing attachment wounds, setting boundaries, and communicating openly for authentic connections. They discuss conforming to societal expectations, tapping into body wisdom, and steps for interdependence without losing yourself. Practical tools are provided to stop abandoning yourself, speak your truth, and manifest healthy, conscious love.

Author Charlie Gilkey shares insights on how to shift from idea generator to doer by implementing focus blocks during peak energy times, displacing low-value activities, and finishing important projects. Embrace natural rhythms to contribute your gifts, engage relationships, and focus on what's essential for a fulfilling life.

Poet and author Joy Sullivan shares her journey from corporate career to full-time artist, debunking myths about creative pursuits. She emphasizes courage, commitment, and joy in the creative process. Topics include personal reinvention, nurturing gifts, and manifesting a purposeful life.