What is a Good Life?

• What is a Good Life? #114 - The Essence Of Freedom by Andrew Alexander

  On the 114th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Andrew Alexander. Andrew is a husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a teacher, educator, and writer. Writing about intergenerational relationships in learning and the significance of education in a time of uncertainty.For nearly forty years he worked with students in independent, informal, progressive/alternative schools, including Brockwood Park School - founded by the educator and philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.In this insightful conversation, we delve into the nuanced nature of freedom, exploring its relationship with responsibility and the importance of mutual respect. We discuss how societal narratives often distort the understanding of freedom, leading to an illusion of individualism that neglects the interconnectedness of human relationships.This conversation is an invitation to reconsider what we think about freedom, a theme deeply connected to our sense of a good life.For more of Andrew's work, check out the following:Newsletter: https://andrewalexander.substack.com/Contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Exploring this question for yourself: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/your-personal-interview- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Introduction01:30 How have we not learned?06:20 Questioning our ideas of freedom12:10 Limitations with individualised ideas of freedom18:20 Freedom and responsibility 23:20 A deeper sense of freedom30:45 Why is freedom important?36:31 Freedom and our interconnectivity 44:00 The trap of creating an image of ourselves48:30 The relationship between freedom and fear56:30 Attention, time, and freedom1:04:48 Recap and what is a good life for Andrew?

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• What is a Good Life? #113 - Attentiveness: The Key To Living Fully with Minna Salami

  On the 113th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Minna Salami. Minna is an author and social critic, and currently senior fellow and research chair at The New Institute. She is the author of Sensuous Knowledge and Can Feminism Be African?, and her work appears in the Guardian, Project Syndicate, Al Jazeera, and other outlets.In this incredibly captivating conversation, Minna shares her sense of living an extraordinary life, emphasising the importance of attentiveness and curiosity. We explore childhood and mystical experiences and their impact on her understanding of life. This conversation is an invitation to notice, to really pay attention to life, and to live your own full expression of life.For more of Minna's work, check out the following:Newsletter: https://msafropolitan.com/The New Institute: https://thenew.institute/en/people/minna-salamiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/minnasalami_/?hl=enContact me at [email protected] if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- Exploring this question for yourself: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/your-personal-interview- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Introduction01:25 Living An Extraordinary Life04:21 Attentiveness and Curiosity07:32 Childhood Reflections and Early Experiences10:22 The Nature of Mystical Experiences13:21 Appreciating Life's Continuity19:15 Reflections on near-death experiences26:00 A Groundedness of Being29:10 The Range of Human Experience32:10 The Intersection of Spiritual and Political Journeys37:43 Navigating Obstacles: The Tension of Growth41:10 Embracing Paradox: Grace and Anger48:55 Spirituality and Feminism: A Symbiotic Relationship58:10 What is a Good Life for Minna?

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• What is a Good Life? #112 - From Linear Paths to Experimental Journeys with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD

  On the 112th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, PhD. Anne-Laure is an award-winning neuroscientist and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Ness Labs, where her weekly newsletter is read by more than 100,000 curious minds. Her research at King’s College London focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. Her book, Tiny Experiments, is a transformative guide for living a more experimental life, turning uncertainty into curiosity, and carving a path of self-discovery. Her work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Financial Times, WIRED, and more.In this wonderful conversation, we explore the themes of curiosity, connection, and the journey from a linear to an experimental approach to life. Anne-Laure shares her personal experiences of feeling lost yet free and of embracing uncertainty and designing playful experiments in various aspects of life. This conversation is an invitation to experiment more with our lives.For more of Anne-Laure's work, check out the following:Tiny Experiments: https://nesslabs.com/bookAnne-Laure’s Newsletter: https://nesslabs.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuranne/Contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Introduction01:17 Embracing Curiosity and Connection03:11 The Journey from Linear to Experimental Living06:06 Finding Joy in Uncertainty10:20 Designing Playgrounds for Experimentation12:30 The Structure of Freedom in Experimentation15:09 Redefining Success: Cycles of Learning18:31 The Intimacy of Curiosity and Growth21:08 Quality of Life Through Adventure and Experimentation29:19 The Importance of Play and Time30:28 Understanding Time: Chronos vs. Kairos36:56 Curiosity and Age: The Impact of Time Perception40:17 The Industrial Society's Effect on Curiosity42:53 Finding Joy in the Process46:18 The Emotional Journey of Completing a Book48:27 Reconnecting with Curiosity51:34 The Surprising Connection Between Curiosity and Emotions52:52 What is a good life for Anne-Laure?

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• What is a Good Life? #111 - Sensing The Undercurrents Of Life with Dr. Senem Donatan Mohan

  On the 111th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Dr. Senem Donatan Mohan. Senem is a storyteller, story practitioner, and author based in Dublin, who is originally from Turkey. She holds a PhD degree in natural sciences and blends creative arts with science. Through her concepts Stories Cure and Aliveness Within she focuses on cultural and individual vitality. Over the past two decades, Senem has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults through her performances and books. In this wonderful conversation, we explore the undercurrents and rhythms of life, balancing masculine and feminine energies, the visible and invisible, the guiding capacities of our inner child, moments of being lost in time, and the transformative powers of storytelling.The whole conversation embodies this rhythm and noticing.For further content and information check out the following:- Senem's website: senemdonatanmohan.com- Senem's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senem-donatan-mohan/Contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Introduction01:11 Exploring the Undercurrents of Life04:02 The Story Behind Valentine's Day07:24 Sensing Rituals and Traditions10:10 The Magic of Daily Life13:09 Creativity and Personal Journey16:09 Finding Vitality in Everyday Moments27:10 Embracing Timelessness and Creativity29:23 The Dance of Science and Art32:49 Navigating the Duality of Speed and Depth37:31 Connecting with the Inner Child39:48 The Transformative Power of Storytelling46:01 Communicating with Ancestral Spirits53:29 What is a Good Life for Senem?

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• What is a Good Life? #110 - Unlocking The Power Of Intuition with Paul Davis

  On the 110th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Paul Davis. Paul is an award-winning business growth consultant and speaker, a three-time best-selling author, an intuitive business mentor, and a recognised thought leader. He combines his innate intuitive gifts and years of business growth experience to help guide clients to greater results.In this conversation, Paul shares his lifelong quest to understand what keeps him wanting to live life and how he has navigated through various philosophies and methodologies to find his purpose. We explore his realisation of his intuitive abilities, the significance of our intentions, discovering our soul contracts, and the importance of being your genius you.Paul has a fascinating story and this whole episode is a wonderful invitation to rekindle the power of our intuition. For further content and information check out the following:- Paul's website: https://davisbusinessconsultants.com/- Paul's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/Contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Introduction01:37 Exploring the Question of Life's Purpose10:41 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Intuition19:47 Understanding Intuition and Its Impact31:39 Connecting with the Super Conscious32:08 The Concept of Super-Consciousness33:04 Personal Journey to God37:07 Experiencing Unconditional Love39:03 Partnership with the Divine42:13 Understanding Time and Destiny45:48 Exploring Soul Contracts52:59 Transitioning from Accountant to Intuitive Consultant57:20 What is a Good Life for Paul?

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