The GoodBeing Podcast

I am finally sharing this wonderful conversation I had with trainer, martial artist, and movement coach Kian Cham. We explore the deep connection between martial arts, movement, and philosophy, and Kian helps me understand the nebulous concept of "Ki". He also shares insights on how traditional practices can transform our understanding of body, mind, and conflict, offering practical tips for integ...

We've all heard the phrase "Jesus died for our sins" but what does that actually mean? Many of us were taught that Jesus had to die for God to forgive us, but there are plenty of stories where Jesus or God forgives people without blood or death being involved. Understanding the essence of the Easter story is much more about putting on our metaphorical and poetical minds to understand...

I chat with author Ian Morgan Cron in a conversation centered around his most recent book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between . We talk about common misconceptions of the 12 -step program, and its relevance for anyone seeking personal growth. we also talk about how traditional religion can often f...

Reupload: The Artist's Eye for Beauty John O'Donohue said “Each of us is an artist of our days; the greater our integrity and awareness, the more original and creative our time will become.” Let's talk about what this could mean for the things that we choose to do, and for the things that we pay attention to. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Aganaba⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Bo and GoodBe...

Have you noticed how everything looks the same? Every car looks identical, they can't stop remaking movies, and your social media feed is full of people copying each other's videos. I think this is because true inspiration often comes from silence, from the space between thoughts. This episode explores how our already chattering minds are being impacted by cheap dopamine and our fear of bo...

Those of us wrestling with meaning are part of a lineage of human longing. We aren’t the first people to feel lost; we are simply the latest in a long line of seekers. Yet, there is something different about our time and place in history. We get into what that difference is in today's episode. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo Aganaba⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Bo and GoodBeing, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠G...

We know where to go for knowledge (science/academia), we know where to go for information (the internet), but we have no idea where to go for meaning and wisdom. People seem to be finding their lives more meaningless than ever. Why? Let's talk about it. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Bo Aganaba⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more about Bo and GoodBeing, visit ⁠⁠⁠GoodBeing.ca⁠ If you'd like to support th...

The final episode in our series brings together the major themes from the previous 5 episodes and looks into what it takes to integrate them into our everyday lives. This podcast is part of a professional development course offered through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carleton University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , in partnership with Break the Divide, Climate Psychiatry Alliance, and Families Canada, collectively known as ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Luna Mo...

These days, I'm feeling convicted by the idea that we have to learn to live together. Perhaps obvious in some ways, but when society feels so divided it's an idea that we should keep in mind more often. Part 5 in our series is all about communication, and the role that it plays in bringing people together, even when we disagree. This podcast is part of a professional development course off...

Part 4 in our series furthers our journey into learning how to live with the ecological crisis. We hear from experts on inner development and the transformative skills that can help us hold and respond to the crisis in a personally sustainable way. The episode concludes with an exploration of how we can reconnect with nature, and why it's such an important practice for us as humans. This podca...

Part 3 in our series looks at the forces, both internal and external, that make it hard for us to respond to and solve climate change. We also hear from professionals on the coping strategies and skills we can employ to help manage climate anxiety when it feels overwhelming. This podcast is part of a professional development course offered through ⁠⁠⁠Carleton University⁠⁠⁠ , in partnership with Br...

In part 2 of our 6-part series on the intersection of climate change and mental health, we look at the different ways we become aware of climate change, and the role that social media and our media diets have at shaping how we think about or understand climate change. We also look at how rural and urban people may experience climate change differently, and why learning about climate change can be...

We're kicking off a new season of The GoodBeing Podcast with a six part series on the intersection between Climate Change and Mental Health. This series is part of a project in partnership with Carleton University, Break the Divide, Climate Psychiatry Alliance, and Families Canada, collectively known as The Luna Moth Circle (click the link to learn about our collective). This podcast is part o...

This episode features a recording of a talk I gave a talk at the Energy Disruptors Unite 2024 conference in Calgary. Video Recording Consumers, investors, and top talent are increasingly looking for the same thing - to feel good about who they do business with. The businesses of tomorrow's economy make society better through the problems they solve and services they provide. But what does &quo...

We all experience difficulties in life, and one of the most common is managing our own minds. I chat with psychotherapist, writer, podcaster, and radio host Sarah B. Simpson about curiosity and creativity, the relationship between psychology and spirituality, the pitfalls and benefits of social media, and why you should walk barefoot on the grass everyday. Sarah's Website Sarah's Instagram...

For this first episode of Season 2, I speak a little more about GoodBeing as a project beyond this podcast, and why I think wellness is an intrinsic aspect of sustainability. I also talk about why a worthy goal of society is to help us be and feel more "human". Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠Bo Aganaba⁠⁠ . To learn more about Bo and GoodBeing, visit ⁠⁠GoodBeing.ca If you'd like to...

How often do we take time to actual digest and process all of the information we're exposed to every day? How often do we allow ourselves to truly slow down and take our time with things, not allowing the pressure of our fast-paced lives to erode our sense of presence? Let's talk about why this important and practice with a short guided meditation. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠Bo Agana...

Is there a word more overused and unclear as Love? What do we really mean by the word Love? How does romantic love differ from brotherly love? What do people mean when they say God is Love? Join me as we unpack some of these questions, learning from writers such as Erich Fromm and Ram Dass. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠Bo Aganaba⁠⁠ . To learn more about Bo and GoodBeing, visit ⁠⁠GoodBeing.ca

The most helpful phrase that I have found in my meditation journey is "begin again". The idea that we can always renew our intentions at any moment can help us not to give in to feelings of frustration, boredom, or many other emotions that keep us from persevering in the things that we want to. Join me as I go for a walk and share some thoughts on this simple but powerful idea. Podcast p...

What is wisdom? And how is it different from knowledge? This is something that I've been fascinated with for a long time. It seems to me like our society contains a lot of knowledge, and yet lacks wisdom somehow. The internet has democratized access to knowledge, but where and how do we cultivate wisdom? Let's talk about it. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠Bo Aganaba⁠⁠⁠ . To learn more a...

I believe that happiness is a skill that we can cultivate in ourselves. I also believe we have a duty to practice and grow our capacity for happiness for the good of ourselves and others. I share some thoughts about how we might go about developing the skill of happiness, and why I think Buddhism's Four Noble Truths get to the root of the human condition. Podcast produced and hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bo...

I like to think of my physical practice as a journey of Embodied Development. This framing helps me to move beyond the limiting idea of "getting fit" as an orientation, and into a space of growth, exploration, and mastery of my embodied experience. These bodies we have come with the inherited physical intelligence of millions of years of evolution. Our physical practice can be a wonderfu...

The GoodBeing Podcast is all about what it means to be human, and the questions and areas of inquiry that we can bring to our awareness to help integrate the different components or sides of human experience. One area that often suffers in modern life in the west is our physical embodied experience. We so often experience life solely through thoughts, trapped in our heads, that we become disconnec...

We've all heard the phrase "Jesus died for our sins" but what on earth does that actually mean? Many of us were taught that Jesus had to die for God to forgive us, but there are plenty of stories where Jesus or God forgives people without blood or death being involved. Understanding the essence of the Easter story is much more about putting on our metaphorical and poetical minds to h...

We often get so fixated on where we're going or on what we want that we forget to pay attention to the journey. But what if the way we get there is actually just as important as where we're going? What if it's more important? Creating the world that we want requires ongoing and active participation, and just like the act of balancing, it's about shifting and correcting when we star...