Good Life Project

What would you do with 2 years to purposefully design your ideal next 20? Join Jonathan as he reveals his brilliant "two by 20" project - spending 24 months meticulously crafting a future centered on simplicity, significance and joy through intentional experiments across work, health and relationships. If you've ever felt restless about your life's next chapter, this fascinating framework will hav...

Are you feeling cynical about human nature? This fascinating discussion with psychologist Jamil Zaki, author of Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness , will renew your faith in people. Zaki demolishes common myths about cynicism and explains how hope - the belief that a better future is possible through our actions - is what empowers positive change. Discover practical ways to...

Got that craving for a deep, soulful bond with your child? Attachment expert Eli Harwood is here to make it happen. The author of "Raising Securely Attached Kids" drops mind-blowing truths on how early attachments shape our emotional patterns, relationships, and even physical health. But Eli also serves up game-changing ways to become your child's lifelong "protective factor." You'll learn to repa...

Discover simple yet powerful daily habits to rewire your brain, boost confidence, and unlock your full potential. In this insightful compilation episode, Mel Robbins unveils the transformative High 5 Habit from her book and how high-fiving yourself daily can reprogram self-perception and resilience. Host Jonathan Fields also shares five cornerstone "good life habits" backed by science, like mindfu...

What if healing from trauma required more than just personal work? In this profound chat, Prentis Hemphill, author of What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World , dives deep on the somatic practices key to both individual and collective healing. They share eye-opening insights on envisioning new possibilities beyond society's limiting scripts, remapping relationships th...

Ever feel like you're thriving one minute, then scrambling the next? Laura Mae Martin, author of Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing , shares a fresh, holistic approach centered on syncing your priorities, patterns and boundaries. You'll learn counterintuitive strategies to align your intention with your action, optimizing when, where and how you tackle different tasks...

Ever feel like life's ups and downs are knocking you off balance? Discover how to cultivate unshakable self-trust with Buddhist teacher Ethan Nichtern, author of Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds . Ethan shares ancient practices for navigating the emotional hurricanes of pleasure/pain, praise/criticism, fame/insignificance and success/failure we all face. Whether you...

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed, with too many things to do and never enough time? Discover research-backed strategies to overcome the chronic state of "time poverty" from award-winning professor Cassie Holmes. Her fascinating work at the intersection of time and happiness, explored in her new book Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most , giv...

In this thought-provoking discussion, developmental psychologist David Yeager shares insights from his groundbreaking book 10 to 25: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next Generation—And Making Your Own Life Easier . Discover the powerful "mentor mindset" that exceptional teachers, managers, and parents use to inspire and empower young people ages 10 to 25. By balancing high expectations wi...

Unlock the primal power of storytelling with ViKA Viktoria, master storyteller and communications expert. ViKA shares how cultivating self-awareness through practices like journaling and dance allowed her to break free from inherited narratives and redefine her own brave story - going from unfulfilled ad executive to trailblazing entrepreneur. Discover why "storytelling is as critical to our survi...

In this thought-provoking episode, award-winning author Henry Shukman reveals the radical proposition of "Original Love" laid out in his book Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening . Discover how committed meditation practice can help dissolve your constructed sense of self, unveiling a profound interconnectedness where you feel inherently whole, loved and at peace with all of exist...

Did you know doctors are now prescribing activities like art classes, nature walks, and community gardening to treat loneliness, lack of purpose, and other modern ills? In this fascinating episode, Julia Hotz discusses the power of "social prescribing" outlined in her book The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging . Learn how reconnecting with the...

Does depression feel like a prison keeping you disconnected from your true self? In this powerful episode, a pioneering psychiatrist shares groundbreaking brain treatments and profound spiritual insights that can help reignite your vital spark. David Carreon, MD, author of The Opposite of Depression , reveals how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and simple lifestyle habits like exercise, di...

Have you lost touch with your authentic self after trauma, burnout or years of people-pleasing? Join psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant as she shares a powerful roadmap for reclaiming your true identity. Dr. Bryant, author of Reclaim Yourself: The Homecoming Workbook , unveils how to shed the inauthentic masks we adopt just to fit in. You'll learn to dismantle those facades, reconnect with your core va...

Embark on a transformative journey through Jonathan Fields' captivating spoken word essays. Explore profound insights on unlocking creativity, uncovering your deepest desires, and discovering the true nature of happiness. These thought-provoking pieces will challenge your perspectives on exercise, beauty, and what it means to live a fulfilling life. Get ready to be inspired, enlightened, and empow...

Feeling powerless against hormone imbalances, insatiable hunger, and unrelenting cravings? This must-listen episode will transform your understanding as two brilliant pioneers in women's health - Dr. Aviva Romm and Dr. Amy Shah - blend ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science to demystify the driving forces behind hormonal chaos and food temptations. You'll gain profound insights into the intercon...

Ever felt weighed down by invisible pain or chronic illness nobody else can see? In this powerful conversation, trauma specialist Samira Rajabi gets refreshingly candid about her own decade-long journey navigating conditions like a benign brain tumor, headaches, and hearing loss. Drawing from her book All My Friends Live in My Computer: Trauma, Tactical Media, and Meaning , Samira shares coping st...

Are you plagued by restlessness, lack of focus, and sleeplessness? Discover Dr. Romie Mushtaq's "The Busy Brain Cure" in this engaging interview. An award-winning neurologist, she reveals the surprising effects of chronic stress on our brains - and her revolutionary 8-week Brain Shift protocol to rewire for calm and clarity. Regain your mental edge through simple, research-backed micro-habits. You...

Explore the mystical world of psychedelic guides with Rachel Harris, Ph. D., author of Swimming in the Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground . In this fascinating discussion, Harris pulls back the veil on the intuitive, somatic ways women elders have been guiding others on sacred psychedelic journeys for decades. Discover the critical role of the shaman in holding the ceremonial containe...

Does it feel impossible to concentrate these days? You're not alone. In this fascinating discussion, the author of Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention - and How to Think Deeply Again reveals the hidden forces conspiring to hijack our attention spans. From predatory tech platforms to childhood culture shifts, Johann Hari exposes the surprising modern factors undermining our focus. But it's no...

When award-winning author Emma Gannon burned out writing a book redefining success, she took a radical year away from nearly all work. Hear her raw journey barely able to function, winding down her podcast, and stripping life's essentials. But one project remained: her Substack newsletter—a lifeline for creative rebirth. Emma shares the profound freedom of letting go, reclaiming her voice through...

Trapped by thoughts and beliefs? Anger, grief keeping you stuck? Inspiring teachers Byron Katie and Lama Rod Owens overcame suffering through radical self-inquiry. Learn Katie's "The Work" method and Owens' "Radical Dharma" approach blending Buddhism and his Black, queer identity. Find clarity and freedom in every moment. Episode Transcript You can find Byron Katie at: Website | Instagram | Listen...

Exhausted, cynical, and ineffective? You could be experiencing burnout. In this candid conversation, Dr. Neha Sangwan provides a radical reframe, defining burnout as a profound mind-body disconnect from ignoring our core needs while chasing society's narrow "success." Drawing from her book Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life , Dr. Sangwan outlines a holistic "burnou...

Author Marisa Renee Lee dives deep into her book Grief Is Love: Living with Loss , recounting personal losses that sparked an awakening - grief stems from love, a vital truth for healing. She dispels myths about "moving on" from grief, instead advocating to embrace it. Marisa shares how marginalized communities face disproportionate grief with little support, underscoring the need for change. You'...

What if the games we play reveal deeper truths about human nature and society? In this mind-expanding conversation, neuroscientist Kelly Clancy, author of Playing with Reality: How Games Have Shaped Our World explores the profound role of games and game theory in understanding ourselves and actively shaping reality itself. Get ready to rethink what constitutes "winning" and embrace an "infinite ga...