What is a Good Life?

On the 32nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Bassey Ikpi . Bassey is a Nigerian born, American bred writer, ex-poet, mental health and wellness advocate, and memoir procrastinator. Her Book, “I’m Telling The Truth But I’m Lying,” an instant New York Times Bestseller, reflects her experience living with bipolar II disorder and anxiety. She is currently soft...

On the 31st episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Alex Carabi . Alex is an author; his most recent book is "On Relationality," a leadership coach, and co-founder of Yellow, a group which offers spaces to learn, connect, and explore without predetermined outcomes or expectations. In this episode, we delve into the meaning of building greater intimacy with others...

On the 30th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm excited to be joined by Lin Cassie Zhen . Cassie is a friend of mine who took a leap of faith and quit her job as a Design Lead in Tech, without establishing what was coming next, to create space for what would unfold organically. She’s currently writing a book as well as producing a podcast (Being Awareness - https://lnkd.in/e2t-3FxG )...

On the 29th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm excited to have Cortney McDermott , a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and strategist for Fortune 500 executives and creative entrepreneurs, joining me as a guest. Cortney takes us on a profound exploration of true freedom and the liberating act of being yourself. She shares her personal journey, which was spurred by a sense of empti...

On the 28th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I have the pleasure of being joined by Guido Palazzo , a professor of business ethics at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland. Guido delves into the intriguing topic of why good people sometimes make questionable choices, exploring the dark side of human behaviour. Throughout the episode, Guido sheds light on the factors contributing to...

On the 27th episode of the "What is a Good Life?" podcast, I am joined by Julian Voss-Andreae , who is a Sculptor and a Physicist, with his sculptures often engaging with scientific insights into the nature of reality. His work has received broad acclaim at international art fairs, galleries, and in print and broadcast media, with numerous videos of his work having gone viral with millions of view...

On the 26th episode of the "What is a Good Life?" podcast, I am joined by Angela Kirwin , who is a Writer, Speaker, Campaigner, former Social Care Worker, and author of the acclaimed book " Criminal: How Our Prisons Are Failing Us All " In this episode, Angela shares with us her journey towards experiencing greater comfort in her own skin. From mainly focussing on hitting big goals to observing wh...

On the 25th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Jamie Crawford , a former CEO and leader of multiple media brands in Ireland who was diagnosed with MS at 32. After his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, together they created The Good Glow, a wellness company, with a hugely popular podcast and number one best selling book, Glow , to inspire people to live fulfilled and h...

On the 24th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Robbie Stamp , who is the is CEO of BIOSS International, a Senior Fellow at the Resilience and Sustainable Development Programme at Cambridge University, Chairman of HappenedHere, and was an Executive Producer on the Hitchhikers’s Guide to the Galaxy feature film. In this episode, we discuss the quality and significance of pay...

On the 23rd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Robyn O’Brien , who is on the Forbes’ Impact 50 List for her work at the intersection of food and climate, the best-selling author of The Unhealthy Truth , the Founder at Sirona Ventures - providing impact capital, advisory and consulting services, and an Adjunct Professor at Rice Business.  In this episode, Robyn shares momen...

On the 22nd episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am joined by Craig Slee , who is a disabled writer, consultant, and theorist dealing with mythology, magic, culture, and exploring life through the lens of landscape, disability, and fugitive embodiments. He has contributed essays and poetry focusing on the numinous and disability to various anthologies and has also co-facilitated seminar...

On the 21st episode of the "What is a Good Life?" podcast, I am joined by Katrijn van Oudheusden , who is the author of " Selfless Leadership ," a writer, coach, and guide. Her work focuses on helping you see through the illusion of the separate self. In this episode, Katrijn takes us on an exploration and investigation of the paradigm of the separate self. She references neuroscience, physics, an...

On the 20th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Pejman (PJ) Milani , who is the Content Creator at Milani Creative and the Media Arts Director, and a Teacher, at Episcopal High School. I follow PJ's daily content (@milanicreative) where he shares visual metaphors that simplify complex ideas, so I was intrigued to hear his thoughts on this question and the role creativity pla...

On the 19th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Dan Lawrence , who is Head of Consultancy at Dallington Associates, a Jungian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, and a Social Dreaming Consultant. In this episode Dan takes us on a journey from questioning where thoughts come from as a child, to his investigations and work around dreams and social dreaming. While he also shares wh...

On the 18th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Hannah Genton , who is a Co-Founder at CGL LLP, a law firm she established, a speaker on Innovation in the Law and Work Models for Mental Health, and a Death Doula. I contacted Hannah for this conversation after reading an amazing viral post of hers that very authentically depicted the challenge of juggling the big law career a...

On the 17th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Bayo Akomolafe , who is a widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, professor, public intellectual, essayist, and author.  Bayo is the Founder of The Emergence Network, he currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California, and the University of Vermont, and was appointed the inaugural Glob...

On the 16th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Diane Button , who is the author of the bestselling book, Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death, and Joy in an Ordinary Day .  She holds a Master's in Counselling Psychology, is a practicing end-of-life doula and a lead instructor at the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine’s EOL Doula Certificate Prog...

On the 15th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Benjamin Western , who is the Founder at The Shining Light Project, a trustee at Hope & Aid Direct, and Head of Sustainability at LRQA. This episode is different from the others, as this is more a conversation than an interview, and we are focussing on the teachings of Anthony De Mello . Anthony De Mello was an Indian Jesui...

On the 14th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast I am joined by Charlotte Wiedemann , who is a Journalist and a Death Doula.  Through her journalism work, she is creating greater awareness of death, funeral, and grief issues, and at Ahorn Gruppe, where she currently works, she has helped to amass a following of almost 200k people on TikTok through discussing these themes. In this episode we...

On the 13th episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by David McQueen. David is an Executive Coach, a Keynote Speaker, and an executive and non-executive director for several businesses. In this episode David takes us through the role compassion plays in his life - for himself, for others, in reconnecting with nature, in building community, and in contributing to others. While we...

On the 12th episode of the What is a Good Life ? podcast, I am joined by Alison Taylor , who is a Clinical Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, Executive Director at Ethical Systems, and is writing a book for the Harvard Business Review Press on how business can do the right thing in a turbulent world. In this episode Alison describes how curiosity has been her main driving force in life, ta...

On the eleventh episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by Darragh Power , who is researching and writing a book on wisdom. If you are feeling stuck, are being too hard on yourself, and are in need of some inspiration and tools to progress, this episode will be for you. In this conversation we talk about the importance of quests and curiosity in unlocking our potential and motiv...

On the tenth episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by Baiba Rubesa. Baiba is a business executive across several industries, from natural resources, banking, automotive, telecoms, and most recently transport / railways – in which she served as the Chairperson & CEO at RB Rail. In this episode, Baiba takes us through her fascinating journey from her youth in Canada and Germ...

On the ninth episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by Jonny Camara. In this episode Jonny takes us through his journey of growing up in Belfast to an Irish mother and a Senegalese father, from repressing parts of himself to reclaiming them, from pain and suffering to creativity and connection, and ultimately to finding the trust and courage to being himself and understanding w...

On the eighth episode of the “What is a Good Life?” podcast, I am joined by Dr. Daria Chrobok, an artist, a scientist (PhD in plant physiology), and an entrepreneur. In this episode Daria takes us through her journey of cultivating more inner peace (via ice baths, meditation, and the grounding influence of nature), redefining relationships, releasing her creativity, stepping away from academia, se...