Good Life Project

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.

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March 17, 2025 57 mins

How feeling safe impacts your health, creativity and human connections - Unlocking the science of the Polyvagal Theory with pioneering neuroscientist Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. and his son Seth Porges, based on their book Our Polyvagal World: How Safety and Trauma Change Us.


Discover the hidden power of regulating your nervous system to reduce anxiety, optimize well-being and unleash your full human potential.


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Brace Yourself for the Decoding of Private Thoughts by Consumer Gadgets - Everyday devices like headphones and watches could soon interpret your brain activity and inner experiences. Nita A. Farahany, author of "The Battle for Your Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology," unveils the remarkable potential and alarming risks of this emerging neurotechnology. Get ready to rethink assumptions!


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It’s a new Well-being podcast from Audible hosted by Chrissy Teigen. Throughout the series, Chrissy explores the cutting edge of personal development with some of the world’s leading experts and authors in the wellness space. In this episode, psychologist and author of Hidden Potential, Adam Grant, inspires Chrissy to rethink how persistence, mentorship, and embracing discomfort can unlock hidden greatness.


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Former Google executive Jenny Wood reveals how traits we're often told to suppress - like being weird, shameless, or obsessive - can become unexpected superpowers for success in her new book "Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It."


Through stories like chasing her future husband off a NYC subway and leading billion-dollar operations, Jenny shows how embracing these characteristics unlocks extraordinary potential in wo...

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Former Google executive turned neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals how breaking free from prescribed life scripts opened the door to genuine fulfillment through experimentation.


In this rich conversation about her book Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, she shares a practical framework for transforming life's uncertainties into opportunities for growth and self-discovery - whether you're quest...

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Renowned therapist Nicole Sachs shares her revolutionary mind-body approach to releasing chronic pain and anxiety in this profound discussion of her book "Mind Your Body: A Revolutionary Program to Release Chronic Pain and Anxiety."


Learn how unresolved emotions manifest as physical symptoms - and Sachs' practical steps to break this cycle. Envision rediscovering an active, vibrant life free from chronic illness.


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Have you ever felt stuck in past trauma or like you had to hide your true self? Join Alex Elle, bestselling author of How We Heal, and Arielle Estoria, author of The Unfolding, as they share profound insights on writing as a catalyst for radical self-love, befriending fear, and peeling back layers to reclaim your vibrant, unapologetic identity.


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Could aging immune cells actually be triggering cancer growth?


Groundbreaking immunologist Matthew Park reveals surprising research showing our body's own myeloid cells may suppress cancer-killing cells as we get older - and how existing medications could help reset this deadly process. An eye-opening look at a new frontier for preventing and treating cancer through the years.


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Feeling overwhelmed by life's relentless demands? Courtney Carver, author of Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, reveals a transformative approach to embracing a softer, more intentional way of being.


Discover how simplifying your world and giving yourself permission to truly rest can revolutionize your well-being and help you rediscover the person you were born to be.


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Are you tired of the cultural narratives that frame aging as an inevitable decline? In this illuminating conversation, Karen Walrond, author of Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell, offers a radical reframing to help you embrace your later years as a time of profound growth, purpose and audacious joy.


Prepare to interrogate assumptions, stay playfully curious at any age, and join Walrond's radi...

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Step away from the noise and unlock profound clarity by learning from silence.


In this insightful conversation, bestselling author Pico Iyer shares life-changing wisdom from his new book Aflame: Learning from Silence on how solitude can help you rediscover your deepest self, rekindle your passions, and foster more authentic connections with others.


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Experience something truly special - an enlightening genetic journey guided by guest host Samira Rajabi, PhD and her sister Dr. Farrah Rajabi, a leading pediatric geneticist. With warmth and wisdom, Farrah demystifies genetic testing, providing a compassionate roadmap to preventative care, emotional wellbeing, and embracing new possibilities.


This insightful sibling duo's energetic repartee will leave you feeling empowered to o...

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Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Learn breakthrough tools from Ethan Kross, PhD, leading expert on emotion regulation and author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions - So They Don't Manage You.


Discover potent "sensory shifters," attention deployment tactics, and a step-by-step process to master your emotional world once and for all.


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Are you living a life true to your deepest values or just going along with what others expect? Sunita Sah, author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, reveals how our cultural conditioning to comply holds us back from authenticity.


Learn the stages of healthy defiance to courageously honor your agency while navigating power dynamics. Reframe defiance as a positive force aligned with your most profound principle...

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As part of our New Beginnings series, unlock the secrets to savoring the beauty in every ordinary moment.


In this insightful culminating episode, Jonathan shares a powerful roadmap for crafting days overflowing with presence, purpose and joy. Discover transformative yet simple practices like mindful check-ins, designing your day with intention, finding delight in creativity, and starting/ending with gratitude. Learn how establis...

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Unlock your power to create the life you want on this insightful episode. Vivian Tu shares bold strategies for building real wealth, while Kemi Nekvapil redefines power as an empowering dance of presence, ownership, wisdom, equality and responsibility. Hear their thought-provoking perspectives on money, equality, agency and living a truly good life.


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As part of our New Beginnings series, unlock the power of 5 transformative yet simple habits to redesign your life in 2025.


In this insightful episode, Jonathan shares potent daily practices like morning hugs, breathing exercises, mindful movement, nature immersion, and present-moment meditation. Discover how establishing these keystone habits can profoundly impact your psychology, physiology, and overall well-being without will...

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Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant screen time and digital inputs? In this fascinating episode, author Carlos Whittaker shares his transformative experiment from the book Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human.


Discover how stepping away from devices allowed him to rediscover forgotten human abilities like savoring moments, exercising intuition, and pr...

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In this third episode of the "New Beginnings" series, we dive deep into strategies for building confidence to take bold action and say yes to opportunities in life - both big and small.


  • What confidence really means and how it differs from self-esteem
  • Why confidence looks different across different areas of your life
  • 10 proven strategies to build confidence in all areas of your life
  • A powerful reframe around confidence and brave...
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Unlock the secrets of your gut microbiome - the hidden key to overall health and longevity.


In this fascinating interview, leading scientist Dr. Tim Spector reveals groundbreaking research linking your gut bacteria to conditions like depression, anxiety, obesity, cancer, and more. Discover simple dietary tweaks that can optimize your microbiome for mental clarity, disease prevention, and living your best life well into old age.

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