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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Albom, Glennon Doyle & hundreds more. The New York Times says, "the show’s holistic approach to fulfillment is bound to resonate." Listen now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Good Life Project

In this deeply personal episode, Jonathan Fields reveals the transformative results of his two-year, 2x20 Project™experiment—an intentional journey of reinvention designed to set up the next 20 years of his life.

Through candid reflections on hands-on creativity, meaningful connections, and confronting long-held fears, Jonathan shares how this structured yet fluid approach to life redesign has led to unexpected breakthroughs and a clearer vision of what it means to live authentically.

Links mentioned in this episode: 

 • A Surprisingly Simple Way to Heal Chronic Pain that ACTUALLY Works? | 
Nicole Sachs, LCSW • Why Secrets Wreck Us: a Science-backed Practice to Reveal and Heal | 
James W. PennebakerLearn more about the 2x20 Experience™ here • .

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Reimagining Midlife: My 2x20 Project™ Update & the Power of Experiments

What if we could spot disease decades before symptoms appear? Dr. Eric Topol, one of medicine's most influential voices, reveals how new AI-powered diagnostics and precision treatments are revolutionizing the way we prevent disease and extend healthy lifespans.

In this illuminating conversation from our Future of Medicine series, discover the science behind "super agers" who stay sharp and active into their 80s and beyond, plus practical strategies you can implement today, as shared in his new book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity.

You can find Eric at: Ground Truths Substack | Instagram | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, don't miss a single conversation in our Future of Medicine series, airing every Monday through December. Follow Good Life Project wherever you listen to podcasts to catch them all.

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Future of Medicine: The Science of Super-Aging [Ep. 1]

From an anxiety-filled first date involving 100 tacos to becoming a trusted voice for millions, Elyse Myers shares how embracing her authentic self: quirks, struggles, and all, led to unexpected connection and community.

In this candid conversation about her new book, That's a Great Question, I'd Love to Tell You, she reveals practical strategies for managing anxiety, setting boundaries, and building genuine relationships while in the public eye. Learn how vulnerability became her superpower and why being exactly who you are might be the key to everything you're looking for.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Prentis Hemphill about embodiment, healing, and what it means to truly belong.

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How The World’s Worst First Date Led to a Video that Changed Everything

Learn how tiny habits can transform your life from the inside out in this spotlight conversation.

Discover Mel Robbins' shockingly simple "High Five Habit" to flood your body with confidence chemicals. Learn James Clear's step-by-step system from Atomic Habits for turning small routines into remarkable growth. And get Nicole Vignola's neuroplasticity toolkit to rewire your brain and break free from limiting beliefs.

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

You can find James at: Website | The 3-2-1 Newsletter | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with James

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

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Small Habits, Big Changes: Rewire Your Brain for Success | Spotlight Convo

What if your teenager's emotional storms and late-night worries aren't problems to fix, but signs of healthy development?

Lisa Damour, Ph.D., author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents, joins two parents for an intimate conversation that flips conventional wisdom about raising teens and young adults on its head. Together, we explore surprising truths about perfectionism, emotional development, and maintaining connection with kids who seem to be pulling away, offering practical strategies for parents navigating these challenging yet transformative years.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with David Yeager about inspiring young people through the mentor mindset.

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Parenting Adult Kids Without Losing Your Mind (or Their Trust) | Lisa Damour Ph.D.

Transform anxiety into calm, stress into clarity, and disconnection into deep presence through the one tool you already have complete mastery over: your breath.

In this illuminating conversation, conscious breathing pioneer Jessica Dibb shares powerful yet simple techniques from her book, Breathwork and Psychotherapy: Clinical Applications for Healing and Transformation, that can shift your state more effectively than coffee or wine. Learn how this most basic human function becomes a universal bridge across divides and a pathway to accessing your deepest potential, all through a practice that takes just minutes a day.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with James Nestor about the transformative power of breath.

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5 Ways to Breathe That Ease Anxiety, Induce Calm & Boost Performance | Jessica Dibb

Parker Palmer shares how three seasons of profound depression led him to a surprising discovery about authentic living and finding your true calling.

Through intimate stories of his journey from academic to activist to spiritual teacher, Palmer reveals why embracing our shadows and letting go of who we "should be" opens the door to who we truly are. His gentle wisdom offers hope and practical guidance for anyone questioning their path, facing inner darkness, or seeking to live with greater purpose and meaning.

You can find Parker at: Website | Facebook | Episode Transcript

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Sharon Salzberg about mindfulness, lovingkindness, and inner resilience.

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Finding Your True Calling Through Life's Darkest Moments | Parker J. Palmer

Here’s a preview of a new show from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Atira Health and Research Institute. 

On Decoding Women’s Health, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor makes the science of women’s health accessible—from hormones to metabolism to longevity—so you can thrive at any stage of life. A world-renowned gynecologic oncologist and advanced pelvic surgeon, Dr. Poynor speaks with leading physicians, researchers, and educators to share the latest science on women’s wellness, disease prevention, and what it really means to age on your own terms. 

Each episode explores a different aspect of how to improve your health during midlife—from heart disease and genetic risks to cognitive health and beyond. Because mid-life isn’t a crisis—it’s an opportunity. Find Decoding Women’s Health with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor wherever you get podcasts. 

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Introducing: Decoding Women’s Health with Dr. Elizabeth Poynor

Forget everything you think you know about aging.

In this eye-opening conversation, gerontologist Dr. Kerry Burnight reveals why your genes only determine 25% of how you'll age, and how your mindset about getting older can add or subtract 7 years from your life. Drawing from her NYT bestseller, Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half, Dr. Burnight shares four science-backed strategies to create not just a longer life, but one filled with meaning, connection, and genuine joy at any age.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Karen Walrond about embracing aging with possibility and power. 

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The Simple Shift in Beliefs That Adds 7 Years to Your Life | Dr. Kerry Burnight

When New York Times bestselling author Tembi Locke faced sending her only child to college, she created what she calls a "college moon" - a transformative journey through Sicily that offers fresh wisdom for anyone navigating major life transitions.

In her new audio memoir, Someday, Now: A Memoir of Family, Reclaiming Possibility, and One Sicilian Summer, Locke shares intimate insights about blending families after loss, finding presence during change, and how the places we love can become anchors for our well-being.

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

If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Suleika Jaouad about turning illness and upheaval into creative meaning and wonder.

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How to Turn an Emotional Transition Into a Beautiful Celebration | Tembi Locke

What if the “perceived imperfections, quirks or annoyances” that triggered you in other people were the very same things that, viewed differently, reminded you how blessed you were (and how great they were)? Today’s GLP Riff about a simple idea, a realization that so much of what bothers us in life is actually the very […]The post Annoyed or Blessed? It’s a Matter of Choice appeared first on Good LifeProject.
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