Good Life Project

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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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Recent Episodes
  • How Thinking About Death Can Change Your Life | Alua Arthur
    Apr 18, 2024 – 54:11
  • How to Be Fully You in a Relationship | Mark Groves & Kylie McBeath
    Apr 15, 2024 – 1:05:14
  • How to Get Unstuck & Finish What Matters | Charlie Gilkey
    Apr 11, 2024 – 1:19:57
  • How to Build a Creative Career (and make great money) | Joy Sullivan
    Apr 8, 2024 – 1:03:19
  • Anne Lamott | Seeing Love in Everything
    Apr 4, 2024 – 59:54
  • How to Breathe Through Grief | Claire Bidwell Smith
    Apr 1, 2024 – 57:59
  • How to Achieve Financial Freedom: Jen Sincero & Vivian Tu | Spotlight Convo
    Mar 28, 2024 – 54:08
  • The Power of Contagious Generosity | Chris Anderson
    Mar 25, 2024 – 58:21
  • The Surprising Secret to Finding Calm in a Stormy Life | Morgan Housel
    Mar 21, 2024 – 1:10:37
  • Science-backed Tools to Dial-down Stress | Dr. Jenny Taitz
    Mar 18, 2024 – 1:02:22
  • How to Unwind Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer
    Mar 14, 2024 – 1:01:45
  • How to Set Goals You Actually Achieve (and love along the way) | Jon Acuff
    Mar 11, 2024 – 1:10:38
  • How to Rewrite the Narrative on Aging | Ashton Applewhite
    Mar 7, 2024 – 58:44
  • Dismantling Anxiety & Generational Trauma Through Mindfulness | Dan Harris
    Mar 4, 2024 – 1:02:01
  • The Stunning Science of Mind-Body Unity | Ellen Langer
    Feb 29, 2024 – 1:05:09
  • The Science of Memory & How to Keep It | Charan Ranganath
    Feb 26, 2024 – 1:07:27
  • How to Connect Quickly & Deeply With Anyone | Charles Duhigg
    Feb 22, 2024 – 59:22
  • How to Hack Your Blood Sugar & Feel Amazing | Jessie Inchauspé
    Feb 19, 2024 – 1:00:37
  • How to Feel Like You Matter | Isaac Prilleltensky
    Feb 15, 2024 – 54:05
  • How to Make "Life-changing" Friendships (and why they matter) | Rhaina Cohen
    Feb 12, 2024 – 54:37
  • How to Open Hearts & Change Minds | Blair Imani
    Feb 8, 2024 – 1:03:58
  • How to Get the Sleep You Need (a Scientific Approach) | Chris Winter, MD
    Feb 5, 2024 – 1:06:10
  • How to Bring More Pleasure into Life (and Sex) | Emily Nagoski
    Feb 1, 2024 – 1:09:02
  • January Jumpstart | On Belonging
    Jan 29, 2024 – 1:02:18
  • How to Reset Your Stress Response and Rewire Your Brain for Resilience with Harvard Expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar
    Jan 25, 2024 – 1:16:23
  • January Jumpstart | On Movement
    Jan 22, 2024 – 1:04:34
  • A More Joyful & Less Regret-filled Way to Live | Leo Babauta
    Jan 18, 2024 – 54:31
  • January Jumpstart | On Exquisite Attention
    Jan 16, 2024 – 1:03:29
  • How Mindfulness Turned Down the Noise in My Head | Plus a Bonus Guided Mediation
    Jan 14, 2024 – 39:46
  • How to Make Change Your Ally | Brad Stulberg
    Jan 11, 2024 – 1:04:05
  • January Jumpstart | On Purpose & Meaning
    Jan 9, 2024 – 1:03:58
  • How to Do Big Things in 2024 | 8-part Framework
    Jan 7, 2024 – 1:09:27
  • Atomic Habits | How to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones with James Clear
    Jan 4, 2024 – 1:03:43
  • January Jumpstart | On Passion
    Jan 2, 2024 – 1:13:23
  • Year-End Reflection Part 4 | Our Contribution Bucket
    Dec 28, 2023 – 35:01
  • Peak Moments & Insights from 2023 | Pico Iyer, Karen Walrond, & Vijay Gupta
    Dec 26, 2023 – 1:13:44
  • What Deeply-Connected Couples Don't Do | Amy Morin
    Dec 24, 2023 – 1:05:02
  • Year-End Reflection Part 3 | Our Connection Bucket
    Dec 21, 2023 – 27:22
  • How to Get Good With Money & Build Real Wealth | Vivian Tu
    Dec 19, 2023 – 1:01:17
  • The Life-changing Magic of Fungi | Merlin Sheldrake
    Dec 17, 2023 – 52:26
  • Year-End Reflection Part 2 | Our Vitality Bucket
    Dec 14, 2023 – 30:10
  • How to Break the Trauma Cycle | Dr. Mariel Buqué
    Dec 12, 2023 – 1:02:04
  • The Surprising Science of Hypnosis, Pain & Habit Change | Dr. David Spiegel
    Dec 10, 2023 – 1:02:05
  • Year-End Reflection Part 1 | Intro to the Good Life Buckets
    Dec 8, 2023 – 18:57
  • Kelly Corrigan Interviews ME | On Showing Up As Your True Self
    Dec 6, 2023 – 1:05:31
  • How to Love & Be Loved | Spotlight Convo
    Dec 4, 2023 – 57:07
  • Cleo Wade | Words for Tender Times
    Nov 30, 2023 – 54:14
  • Psychiatrist to the Stars: How to ACTUALLY Feel better | Phil Stutz
    Nov 27, 2023 – 51:10
  • How to Make Impossible Conversations Possible | Spotlight Convo
    Nov 23, 2023 – 58:07
  • Struggling To Figure Out Who You Are? Dr. Sara Kuburic Can Help
    Nov 20, 2023 – 57:01
Recent Reviews
  • Tashi Awesome
    Abrupt ad breaks detract from good content.
    Far too many podcasters fail to respect their listeners with a simple cue that an ad break is about to happen. Please, Good Life podcast, add a cue prior to advertisements.
  • 4JJ2review
    Ads sooo disruptive !
    Great guests & interviews, but ads throughout are so disruptive and disrespectful to your guests ! I’ll unfortunately pass listening to your podcast :(
  • Lgrubaugh
    Impactful
    Great interview with Jon Acuff. Reshaped how I work and process goals. Meaningful interviews for moving me towards my optimal life.
  • Alicia Sweezer
    I Learned So Many Things!
    This is a great podcast! So many topics that can support people in making amazing changes in their life. The episode with Dr. Speigel about hypnosis was very enlightening. This is a modality that is becoming more accessible to people and being able to help them.
  • USA Bodybuilding Champ
    Please lighten up on advertising
    I really love the show but get sidetracked with the copious advertising. More than any of any of my favorite shows. I know you have to make a living but can you just do them all up front?
  • Mich.leigh
    Way too many ads!
    Way too many ads throughout the program. Made it not with the listen.
  • LMBJ8
    Great podcast, but too many commercials!!
    I love this podcast, for the great discussions and thought-provoking topics. But the number of commercials is out of control. Almost half of each episode is commercials.
  • premed parent
    Great show!
    Love the varied topics and thought provoking guests and discussion. Makes you think and learn .
  • mvelasco07
    Highly recommend!
    Good Life Project has quickly become a standout favorite of mine! I’m consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and the practical takeaways it offers. Each time I tune in, I discover something new and leave feeling genuinely inspired. Highly recommend giving it a listen!
  • CLiebhardt
    Refreshingly positive
    Yussef & Ibi discussion was outstanding full of hope & felt like i was listening to a covid renaissance especially their responses to your last question ⭐️ThankYou CleoWade gives truth & self honoring growth a fresh vision in our world of today. ThankYou Cleo Tara Brachs voice& words seem so clear as providing forgiving paths to self acceptance & awareness of truth in daily living. I take it all in. Thankyou
  • mcarolcat
    Amazing!
    Inspiring and Insightful!
  • middyfeet
    Quality
    I always know I will learn positive and insightful ideas from this rich group of professionals. Thank you for you sharing your perspectives in such a delightful way!
  • jidogrl
    Absolutely Not
    You support Canada Goose as a sponsor? The company in favor of inhumane animal cruelty and torture? I was excited when I recently found your podcast. However, I can not support, listen or follow something with complete disregard for animal welfare.
  • jenkedzrh
    Just what the doctor ordered
    Very inspiring with fantastic guest speakers
  • Trig tan
    Helpful
    Thank you for the insights :)
  • Constanza from NY
    Fantastic!
    Love the guest and insights!
  • Sitsionatah
    meh
    the less the host talks the more I like the show I tend to come in thinking I’ll enjoy the episode more than I do… and the guy hasn’t turned away any commercials.
  • PyperC
    Good life project
    Just by chance, I found the Good Life Project. Wow!!
  • BP Writer
    Great podcast, great host, content, guests!
    Came across the Good Life podcast and am really enjoying it! Loved the episode with Ozan Varol about his book, Awaken Your Genius. This candid conversation about finding your genius was so illuminating with some amazing takeaways! Can’t wait to listen to more episodes! Thank you!
  • vybgior
    A beautiful podcast💗💗
    I have been listening to this podcast for a long time now!! And I never tire of it. It’s full of so much beauty and wisdom!!
  • Awbrey New
    Meh
    Too frequently injecting left vs right in most current episode. Not a good life to quip against the ridiculed party.
  • carolineonsixth
    Inspirational and thought provoking.
    Inspirational and thought provoking.
  • Amy Twiz
    Helpful
    When I’m feeling stuck or depressed, I go for a long walk and put on this podcast. Doing good work that makes a difference! Thank you!
  • CourtneyAnne373
    My favorite
    What a wonderful podcast. It may sound cheesy, but it has truly changed my life and I’m constantly recommending it to others. I pick and choose episodes that I feel relate to my life best, but they are all so powerful. Thank you for making this podcast!
  • JDHappy
    Hard to relate
    Topics are important. This host is difficult to relate to. Comes off like your typical Boulder CO trust fund transplant.
  • Nnnnnn12*
    Wow, wow, wow!!
    I am so determined to send this review and this is the third version since I accidentally lost the previous two!! Has my podcast playlist cycled through I seemingly came across this one by pure chance. After listening to it through completion I now see that it is as if it was sent by divine appointment and in the most timely manner. I will definitely be within the 1% who is jazzed from the onset of hearing the idea of taking the 12 hour walk. I’m so grateful for both the podcast host and author and creator of the forementioned concept & their willingness to pursue their passions as well share the sweet fruits of their pursuits. I will definitely be passing this on to most family, friends, as well as clients in my role as a counselor and mental health pro. Thanks again for putting this out there to bless others in the community at large. I look forward to being able to share the experience and outcome of my participation in the concept and challenge of the 12 hour walk. wishing you much love and an abundance of prosperity and passion in your pursuits! Carol Tidwell
  • hair62
    Thanks
    I really learn a lot on this!!
  • cabilod
    good life project
    love this podcast…Jonathan has great guests, asks interesting questions, and provides listeners with books and authors for more in depth learning/ exploration.
  • amandakuda
    One of my fave shows
    Jonathan’s voice is so soothing + I love the wisdom he and his guests bring. I’ve been introduced to so many new inspiring people & concepts through this show
  • @MichaelUnbroken/
    Insightful and Impactful
    I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for creating such an impactful podcast! I believe that we all have a voice that deserves to be heard. Thank you for putting this into the world! BE UNBROKEN! @MichaelUnbroken
  • Pa$:63dhi
    Tara Westover
    Bought her book. Thanks!
  • Cece LA
    Inspiring stories! Highly recommend
    I’ve been listening to this podcast for years now! I love the way Jonathan interviews his guests. So thoughtful and well done. I love learning about new books, authors, thought leaders. My dose of inspiration!
  • KidCoodieSick
    Thank you 🙏
    I started listening to Jonathan and The Good Life Project when I was living in a small Chicago apartment 5 years ago (almost to the day). At that point in my life I was struggling with life numbing depression. But through filling myself up with inspiring content like this podcast I set a goal to lose 20lbs and to quit drinking. I accomplished that and today I’m the happiest I’ve ever been and it continues to get better. Not sure where I would be without listening to Jonathan and these inspiring interviews. Thank you 🙏
  • Tim Woosley
    Great Interview!
    I love the fact that the podcast is called the Good Life Project! Life is an ongoing journey and it’s great to hear from so many different people on their voyage. Thanks for sharing a little light in my day!
  • clsargeant8
    Upbeat Podcast
    The episodes are long but I appreciate the general positivity and the ability to deep dive into each guests story.
  • FlexyCharlie
    Tried sooo hard to like this!
    All I listen to is podcasts. And I listen to thousands. NPR, self help, and anything to do with uplifting ones life is what I have in the back round while I do just about everything. Well, I was very excited when I came across this podcast because there were over 600 episodes and I literally listen to podcast one all the way through all episodes and always look for ones with quite a few episodes as it’s usually an indication it MUST be good enough to keep pushing out content…. Right?!? Ummmm… I don’t know how he’s still doing it?!? I’m giving him 2 starts simply because he has SOOOOO many incredible people on his show! Everything about this podcast is amazing except… HIM! I’ve literally never in my ten million listens ever left a review, but I simply can’t help myself. Almost every question he asks, he’s asking because he wants to give HIS answers. I’m always confused as to who’s the guest because he has this weird way of always bringing everything around to be about himself or his own experience. He interrupts his guests so often that it’s actually uncomfortable. I’ve given it 15-20 episodes and I simply can’t do anymore. He’s mentioned he’s a personal trainer in almost every episode (like seriously, because you meditate and work out doesn’t mean you can’t be a duche) and I’m actually very heartbroken about not being about to listen to anymore due to the content he seems to have. So I guess if you’re a better person then I or you’re into the ‘I’m so perfectly Zen, I stare at my perfect meditation body while I meditate for exactly 23.62 min every day’, then this is for you. Otherwise, check out other amazing podcast like Happiness Lab. P.S. I’m sure you’re a great person, but maybe try active listening when doing your interviews and worry less about what you’re hoping to add to the story. You have great topics with incredible guests! I truly wish you well!
  • Fox-and-bird
    Brings deep insight to the surface
    I only get to about one out of 10 of these, but love the meaningful and deep conversations. Jonathan is a gifted interviewer who gets beyond the book talking points and into the heart of the matter. I’ve come away from many of these interviews thinking and talking about the ideas with others in my life. In today’s world of surface level thinking and rapid movement from one subject to the next, this podcast is a breath of insight.
  • EricaBushwell
    Awesome podcast!
    Jonathan, host of the Good Life Project podcast, highlights all aspects of self-improvement, life and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • samshaw01
    A grounded and healing podcast
    Jonathan truly knows how to speak from the heart in a honest and vulnerable way. Every time I listen to his podcast I come out feeling more conscious of my own life. He and his amazing guests guide me through all facets of life. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone looking to begin or deepen their love for self, life, and even business.
  • malfoxley
    Great show!
    Jonathan, host of the Good Life Project podcast, highlights all aspects of what is means to live a good life and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
  • S Crosby
    Meditation: Science
    I remembered listening to these guests before and it was great to listen to them again. I loved, loved the bonus of the meditation guided by you at the end of the Podcast. It was just what I needed to reboot my meditation 🧘🏻‍♀️ practice. Thank you and much loving kindness to you😍🙏🏼
  • Fullmetal560
    Awesome
    I love the guests that Jonathan has on his podcast. They are varied, from different realms and Always intriguing. I also love Jonathan’s interview style which I consider to be Comprehensive and compassionate. This is one of my go to podcasts. Love it!
  • Happier in Florida
    Good life project
    Love the discussion with Anne Lamont!
  • Risssss wolf
    I’m only halfway through my first episode but I feel compelled to leave a review
    This podcast is phenomenal. I was brought here because I wanted to listen to Brene Brown and, to my surprise, I enjoy the host just as much as her! He has such a unique and important perspective that opens your eyes, mind and heart. I love the honest truth I’m already hearing and cannot wait to dive deeper. 10/10 Recommend!
  • elizas09
    Disappointing
    This used to be my favorite podcast. It was interesting, diverse & well produced. There’s just way too much “positive psychology” on here and it’s terribly annoying and detrimental. Positive Psychology should be erased.
  • LucyAJ1982
    One of my favorites
    In a world of hundreds, nay, thousands, of podcasts, it’s tough to choose personal favorites. The Good Life Project is one of my top ones- so much wisdom and thought provoking content. I relisten to someone of the episodes multiple times, they’re that good (end of year/beginning of year) in particular. Also doesn’t help that the host has such a kind, soothing voice.
  • Janer@108
    The Hug
    Absolutely enjoyed The Hug!!! Heart warming stories each one of them. I just didn’t want them to end. Is it possible to have more Hugs? Maybe even once a month? Thank you so much.
  • MeridithA
    "Real People" Doing Amazing Things!
    Just discovered this podcast and I was so excited to see that there are so many guests that aren't already hosuehold names. The information and content is powerful and positive. There are tangible ideas and strategies to use and apply. Really terrific listening that genuinely adds value to my day. Love it!
  • Talking Shrimp
    Love Jonathan’s interviews!
    This is a great podcast. Real conversations, where the host is actually listening (a rarity). Favorite episode: the one with author Stephanie Danler. Gold.
  • DDNYCShops
    Prescription
    I was looking for something positive as the sea of negativity can drown even the most skilled swimmers. I went back to episodes from 2017 and plan to progress forward with a dose of this interesting, non-syrupy, practical podcast. Thanks.
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