In this episode, Yulia talks with coach and writer Mark McCartney, creator of What is a Good Life? and the Silent Conversations series.

They explore how silence changes group dynamics, and allows for deeper presence and unexpected connection.

Chapters:

00:00 Exploring Silence and Connection

04:03 The Power of Shared Silence

10:24 Words and Their Meanings

16:13 The Nature of Human Connection

21:34 Embracing Our Animalistic Nature

26:17 Paying Attention to Life's Intelligence

28:33 Simplicity in Life's Complexity

31:02 Defining a Good Life 

About the guest:

Mark McCartney is a coach, writer, and podcast host based in Berlin, originally from Dublin. He’s the creator of the What Is a Good Life? project, which includes nearly 300 interviews, a podcast, and a forthcoming book. He also leads Silent Conversations—sessions designed to move beyond labels, roles, and constant talking, and into presence, attention, and shared experience.

→  Mark on Substack: https://www.whatisagood.life/

→  Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/

Stay in touch:
→ The Breath of Life on Substack
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/about

→ Berlin Breath Walks
Slow walks using breath and forest presence to recalibrate your nervous system.
https://yuliabogdanova.substack.com/p/berlin-breath-walks

→ Nature Flow Lab
Outdoor, experiential sessions for teams to approach complex challenges through engaging with nature and a shift in mental state.
https://natureflowlab.com/