Good Life Project

Have you ever wondered about the secret fungal networks operating unseen beneath your feet? My guest Merlin Sheldrake, author of the New York Times bestseller Entangled Life, reveals a surreal subterranean cosmos of mycelium underlying life as we know it.

In this mind-expanding conversation, Sheldrake illuminates the alien intelligence of fungi and their profound interconnectedness with human existence. Discover how these overlooked organisms communicate, adapt, and even exhibit consciousness despite their radically decentralized biology.

Delving into fungal behaviors and the latest scientific research, Sheldrake fundamentally alters our perception of the natural world. His new book Entangled Life: The Illustrated Edition: How Fungi Make Our Worlds brings the magic of fungi to life through stunning visuals. After listening, you may never look at mold quite the same way again.

You can find Merlin at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Adam Gazzaley about psilocybin and those things we know as magic mushrooms or psychedelics.

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It's been a turbulent year for many of us, taking a real toll on our vitality buckets - our energy levels, physical health, mental focus and overall sense of well-being. In Part 2 of this special Year-End Reflection series, we're tapping into the wisdom of the Good Life Buckets model to help you understand how the last year has impacted your own vitality.

Jonathan shares the key ingredients for refilling our vitality buckets, along with 5 clarifying questions to ask yourself during this period of reflection. Jonathan walks through a personal assessment of his own vitality and mindfulness in 2023, modeling how to evaluate your mental focus, physical energy, pain levels and more. This insightful episode will provide a framework to help you reflect on the past year and make intentional changes to optimize your mindset and physical vitality as you look ahead to the new year.

Join me as we explore practices and perspectives to refill your vitality bucket! If you’re open to it, record your own responses and email them to [email protected]. We may include your reflections in an episode. I'm excited to share this powerful process over the coming weeks to help us all step into the new year with intention.

Take The Good Life Bucket Quiz to discover your levels.

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Find all of the Year-End Reflection episodes on this Spotify playlist.

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Have you noticed patterns in your life traced back generations? My guest Dr. Mariel Buqué shares how trauma gets embedded in our biology and psychology, passed down through families.

In her new book Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma, this psychologist provides clinically proven techniques to regulate our nervous systems, restore secure attachment, process grief, and break free from harmful intergenerational patterns. Her message transcends genetics - it’s a call to become cycle breakers who chart a new course for our families. I even had my own cycle-breaking revelation during our poignant conversation.

You can find Mariel at: Website | Instagram | Intergenerational Adverse Experiences Quiz | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Paul Conti, MD about healing from trauma.

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What if you could rewrite the subconscious scripts controlling your life? Harness untapped mental powers to conquer pain, anxiety, and addictions?

My guest Dr. David Spiegel, renowned psychiatrist & director of Stanford's Center on Stress and Health, pulls back the curtain on hypnosis. With 45+ years of researching and successfully treating patients, he's on a mission to reveal hypnosis as a gentler, effective first-line treatment. We dive into the science, address the mythology around it, and learn how his clinically-backed app Reveri brings self-hypnosis to anyone seeking healing and unleashing their full potential.

You can find David at: Website | Reveri app (tap from mobile for 2 weeks free) | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode:

• You’ll also love the conversations we had with Jill Blakeway about the surprising science behind energy medicine.

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It's time for deep reflection as we close out 2023. Over four weeks, join us for an intimate year-end review built around the Good Life Buckets. We'll guide you to reflect on how this year unfolded, your role in it, key learnings, and how to carry those into 2023 with more wisdom and agency.

We'd also love for you to share your journey! Record a voice memo reply to each week's prompts and email it to [email protected] to potentially be featured on the show.

Super excited to share this powerful process with you in our special weekly bonus episodes over this month! Let's close out 2023 and enter the new year with open hearts and clarity.

Take The Good Life Bucket Quiz to discover your levels.

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After years of requests, it's finally happening - I'm the one in the hot seat for this special interview with none other than beloved 4x bestselling author and podcast host Kelly Corrigan of Kelly Corrigan Wonders. We have a heart-to-heart chat about life, work, relationships, challenges and more.

Kelly nudges me into sharing personal stories and insights I usually keep private. It felt like an intimate conversation between old friends. Grab a cup of tea, get cozy and join Kelly and me for this lively, joyful and meaningful dialogue. You may just pick up an unexpected insight or two.

You can find Kelly at: Website | Instagram | Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Peter Frampton about a life of creativity, struggle, and making peace with what is.

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What does it take to live a life filled with love? This special episode draws upon the wisdom of five relationship experts to share insights on how to love and be loved in a complicated world.

Hear research-backed tips from bestselling authors and marriage researchers Julie and John Gottman, Diego Perez (Young Pueblo) shares thoughts on allowing relationships to grow. Rev. angel Kyodo williams discusses compassion across differences and liberating love. Topping it off, spoken word poet IN-Q performs an original piece on the magic of falling in love. Whether you're seeking romantic love, community, or social change, this episode will speak to your heart and inspire you to bring more love into the world.

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You can find Julie & John Gottman at: Full Conversation | Website | Instagram

You can find Digeo Perez (Yung Pueblo) at: Full Conversation | Website | Instagram

You can find Rev. angel Kyodo williams at: Full Conversation | Instagram | Website

You can find IN-Q at: Full Conversation | Website | Instagram

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When was the last time you truly embraced yourself, inside and out? My guest Cleo Wade, New York Times–bestselling author and poet shares her incredible wisdom for finding inner peace amid life's changes in her new book, Remember Love: Words for Tender Times. We explore how poetry anchors us when lost, tuning into natural rhythms, and growing through grief.

Cleo reads 3 deeply moving passages that remind us of our inner light and intrinsic self-worth. Her words stayed with me long after the episode ended, and I hope it does the same for you.

You can find Cleo at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Sue Monk Kidd about life transitions and changing lanes. 

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Have you ever felt stuck in life? Psychiatrist Phil Stutz says leaning into adversity is the secret to getting unstuck. His unconventional methods have helped celebrities and everyday people find meaning and purpose when they felt lost.

Now, in his new book Lessons for Living: What Only Adversity Can Teach You, Stutz shares the tools and wisdom from 40 years of therapy on how to face hardship and grow through life's storms. This fascinating conversation may challenge everything you thought you knew about living well.

You can find Phil at: Website | Instagram | Lessons for Living | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Jud Brewer about anxiety and what we can do about it in a very practical and hands-on way.

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In an era of polarization, we’ve lost the art of gathering, listening, and connecting across divides. How can we rediscover the power of discourse to build mutual understanding?

Priya Parker, Anand Giridharadas, and Jonah Berger reveal simple but transformative tools to help us relearn how to truly listen, relate, and influence. Through stories and guidance, we uncover how to create spaces for bearing witness to shared humanity, open minds and hearts through persuasive conversation, and choose words that connect rather than divide. Join us as we uncover a path back to empathy, dignity, and healing in our fractured world.

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You can find Priya at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Priya

You can find Anand at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Anand

You can find Jonah at: Website | Twitter | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with Jonah

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