
Good Life Project
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.
Latest episodes

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Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
January Jumpstart | On Belonging
Zen priest Rev. angel Kyodo williams and spiritual leader Melissa Carter explore the concept of belonging and its impact on our lives. They discuss the need to belong to oneself before seeking belonging in groups or collectives. They emphasize the importance of reclaiming all aspects of oneself and fully inhabiting our humanity. They also discuss the challenges of navigating loss and finding a sense of belonging, and the importance of embracing our humanity and fostering authentic connections with others.

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Jan 25, 2024 • 1h 16min
How to Reset Your Stress Response and Rewire Your Brain for Resilience with Harvard Expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, author of The Five Resets, shares science-backed techniques to reframe our relationship with stress. Topics include setting digital boundaries, the impact of digital devices on mental health, finding balance and staying informed without stress, toxic resilience vs. true resilience, letting go of perfectionism, finding stillness and social connection, monotasking and time blocking, and the healing power of expressive writing.

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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 5min
January Jumpstart | On Movement
Guests: Dr. Jennifer Heisz, Neuroscientist & Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Physician. Discover how movement enhances creativity, strengthens immunity, boosts cognition, and builds resilience against disease. Learn to view exercise as joyful self-care and tap into the mind-body connection for strength, focus, and joy. Incorporate gentle movement throughout the day and participate in a seven-day movement challenge to improve overall well-being.

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Jan 18, 2024 • 55min
A More Joyful & Less Regret-filled Way to Live | Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta, creator of Zen Habits, discusses living a joyful and regret-free life. Topics include ditching perfectionism and embracing self-compassion, redefining expectations, embracing vulnerability, approaching discomfort with love and gratitude, shifting from self-aggression to self-compassion, and simplifying life to find meaning.

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Jan 16, 2024 • 1h 3min
January Jumpstart | On Exquisite Attention
Renowned mindfulness teacher Tara Brach and leading researcher Dacher Keltner explore the power of exquisite attention, including practices like RAIN to awaken from anxious trances and how awe opens our eyes to wonder. Discover tools to train moment-to-moment presence, uncover magic, amplify creativity, deepen connections, and transform your life.

Jan 14, 2024 • 40min
How Mindfulness Turned Down the Noise in My Head | Plus a Bonus Guided Mediation
Explore how mindfulness meditation helped Jonathan find peace despite constant tinnitus noise. Learn about the impact of tinnitus on daily life and the potential for anxiety and depression. Listen to a soothing guided meditation on mindfulness and self-compassion.

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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 4min
How to Make Change Your Ally | Brad Stulberg
Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of Master of Change, discusses how to navigate cycles of order, disorder, and reorder. Embracing impermanence allows us to grow and become our best selves. The podcast explores the importance of rugged flexibility in embracing change and achieving greatness. It also discusses balancing different aspects of life and cultivating responsiveness to change. Living a good life involves knowing your values and cultivating relationships.

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Jan 9, 2024 • 1h 4min
January Jumpstart | On Purpose & Meaning
This podcast explores the importance of purpose and meaning in life, featuring insights from guest experts Dr. Robert Waldinger and Professor Matthew Croesman. They discuss the power of relationships and activities in unlocking fulfillment and offer practical tips for finding what truly matters. The episode also includes a seven-day challenge to increase your sense of purpose, as well as discussions on the concept of a good life and the value of love, relationships, and community.

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Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 9min
How to Do Big Things in 2024 | 8-part Framework
Learn a powerful framework to achieve your goals by creating a clear vision, understanding your purpose, and overcoming challenges. Discover the importance of possibility and belief in achieving success.

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Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 4min
Atomic Habits | How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones with James Clear
In this captivating conversation, bestselling author James Clear discusses proven strategies for building and breaking habits. He highlights the importance of creating an environment that reinforces positive change and the role of identity in making new habits stick. Clear shares insights from his extensive research and personal experience, providing actionable tactics for reinventing habits and living a fulfilling life. The podcast explores topics such as the power of small improvements, fulfilling one's potential, and understanding the influences on habits through psychology, neuroscience, and biology.