Good Life Project
Jonathan Fields / Acast
Good Life Project is a podcast and video series for people navigating midlife with intention. Hosted by Jonathan Fields, each episode is a deep, honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a life that feels like yours, through the reinventions, reckonings, and reclamations that define your 40s, 50s, and beyond. Grounded in science, fueled by genuine curiosity, and always in service of the real work of living well. Often top-ranked, it’s been listened to and viewed more than 100 million times. New episodes weekly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 7min
The Science of Memory & How to Keep It | Charan Ranganath
Neuroscientist Charan Ranganath explores the science of memory and its impact on happiness, relationships, creativity, and meaning. Learn about memory formation, the role of sleep, aging effects, and practical ways to remember what matters. Discover techniques to preserve moments, let go of trauma, and pursue passions for personal growth and fulfillment.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 59min
How to Connect Quickly & Deeply With Anyone | Charles Duhigg
Learn how to effortlessly connect with others through mastering the hidden rules of communication. Understand the 3 types of exchanges in every interaction, embrace vulnerability and deep listening for trust, dissolve conflicts with empathy. Communication can change lives with techniques from Charles Duhigg.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 1min
How to Hack Your Blood Sugar & Feel Amazing | Jessie Inchauspé
Discover surprising hacks to steady blood sugar and boost energy, combat cravings, and improve overall health. Learn about the impact of food combinations on glucose levels, the dangers of prediabetes, and how medication affects glucose storage. Explore the benefits of sourdough bread, plant molecule supplements, and optimizing blood sugar for a fulfilling life.
Feb 15, 2024 • 54min
How to Feel Like You Matter | Isaac Prilleltensky
Isaac Prilleltensky, psychologist specializing in the profound human need for mattering, joins us to discuss the two components of mattering - feeling valued and adding value. Learn how cultivating mattering through fairness, purpose, and small generous acts can transform health, happiness, work, and relationships. Isaac shares practical tips for taking responsibility to add value, listen generously, and promote wellness in yourself and society.
Feb 12, 2024 • 55min
How to Make "Life-changing" Friendships (and why they matter) | Rhaina Cohen
Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others, explores the profound fulfillment and devotion found in platonic bonds. She challenges cultural biases and offers tools to cultivate lifelong platonic partnerships. This conversation transforms understanding of relationships, emphasizing the significance of friendships in living a good life.
Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 4min
How to Open Hearts & Change Minds | Blair Imani
Activist and historian Blair Imani discusses how she found healing through spirituality, the importance of self-care, and embracing practices like yoga and meditation. She reflects on her transition from activism to education, emphasizing the need for mindfulness and aligning projects with personal ethics. Blair shares insights on finding calm within chaos, being mindful of how actions affect others, and the power of education to create lasting change.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 6min
How to Get the Sleep You Need (a Scientific Approach) | Chris Winter, MD
Sleep expert Dr. Christopher Winter shares science-backed techniques to improve sleep, change mindset, and bust myths. He explores the perception gap, impact of stress on sleep, and importance of prioritizing sleep. The podcast also discusses the identity of sleep issues, impacts of lack of sleep, implications of deep sleep on brain health, and solutions for chronic insomnia. Focusing on basics and debunking trends for better sleep are highlighted.
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Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 9min
How to Bring More Pleasure into Life (and Sex) | Emily Nagoski
Sex educator Emily Nagoski reveals how to sustain passionate intimacy. She explains why pleasure trumps desire and how stress impacts connection. Emily offers practical steps to invite more pleasure into relationships. Her insights on nourishing intimacy through pleasure can enrich partnerships when we center what truly matters.
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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.
