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In this episode of the It's a Good Life podcast, host Brian Buffini talks with David Berke, an accomplished Marine Corps pilot, TOPGUN instructor and author, about the real-world leadership lessons he has learned throughout his career. David relays how as a child, he watched Marine fighter jets flying over his El Toro, CA neighborhood. Years later, he too became a Marine pilot flying jets, including combat missions in Afghanistan. David also was in the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, (commonly known as TOPGUN), and returned there to become an instructor. Now retired from the Marines, he is a leadership instructor and speaker, as well as the Chief Development Officer of Echelon Front. YOU WILL LEARN: Why leadership is a learnable skill — and how to grow it at work, at home, and within yourself. How discipline and process carry you through seasons when motivation is nowhere to be found. Why humility, teamwork, and relationship-building are the true foundations of long-term success MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Need to Lead — A TOPGUN Instructor's Lessons on How Leadership Solves Every Challenge by David Berke NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Leadership is a skill that you can learn.” — David Berke “If you have anything that contributes to this team, which you do, you are a leader.” — David Berke “Every problem is a leadership problem in your family, within yourself, in your business, whatever it is. And the attributes of good leadership apply everywhere, which means that through good leadership, you can solve all those problems.” — David Berke “Motivation is a waning emotion. What is a sustaining thing, is working hard and being disciplined and powering through when you're not motivated.” — David Berke “When you put in the work when things are dark and difficult and hard, what you get in the end is so much more powerful.” — David Berke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Episode 21 of Concepts and Conversations, Coach Bryan Thomas sits down with leadership and life coach Connie Cotter for a powerful conversation about the difference between happiness and joy—and why that distinction can transform the way we approach life, relationships, and purpose.While happiness is often tied to external circumstances, achievements, or momentary experiences, Connie explains that joy is something deeper—an internal compass that remains steady even when life becomes chaotic.Throughout this conversation, Coach Bryan and Connie explore:The difference between external happiness and internal joyWhy comparison can steal our ability to experience fulfillmentHow personal alignment and self-awareness shape healthy relationshipsThe role faith, values, and authenticity play in living a meaningful lifeWhy true fulfillment begins within the individual, not through another personConnie shares her journey from a long career in IT to becoming a coach who helps people reconnect with their internal alignment and rediscover their purpose. The conversation also touches on marriage, personal growth, and the importance of learning to live authentically rather than performing happiness for the world.In one of the most powerful moments of the episode, Connie opens up about personal loss and how choosing love, connection, and presence can leave a lasting impact on the people around us.This episode challenges listeners to reflect on an important question:Have you truly embraced joy—or have you only been chasing happiness?If you're seeking deeper fulfillment, clarity in relationships, and a stronger connection with your purpose, this conversation will leave you with powerful insights and inspiration.
Every person is searching for what they believe is the good life, whether that means money, success, family, good health, or security. People often find themselves pursuing happiness, striving for what they consider the “good life.” When Jesus came into the world fully man and fully God, the crowds gathered from all directions to hear Him. When Jesus spoke, He delivered a message that was both counter-cultural and paradoxical, challenging every common notion of happiness and fulfillment. According to Jesus, the good life is one devoted to following Him—a life that recognizes its need for rescue and surrenders to Jesus as the sole ruler of the heart. The result of a life fully surrendered to Him is a series of proclamations and attitudes known as the Beatitudes.
In Part 8, Jesus describes two paths — one wide and easy, and one narrow that leads to life. Many choose the easy road, but Jesus invites us to something deeper.He challenges us to look beyond what we say we believe and consider how we're actually living. A life shaped by His words is one that's lived out, not just agreed with.The good life Jesus describes is built intentionally — choosing the path that leads to something real and lasting.
Around 80% of the world's dogs are free-roaming, living in streets, villages, and communities alongside people rather than inside homes. Yet much of what we believe about dog welfare, safety, and rescue comes from a Western model of dog ownership.In this episode, I'm joined by Vanessa of Spicy Dogs, a certified canine behaviour consultant based in Sri Lanka who helps adopters of village and street dogs understand behaviour through the lenses of ethology, trauma awareness, and co-regulation — building trust rather than control.Together we explore the complexity of street dog lives, the tensions that arise when Western rescue impulses meet different cultural realities, and the deeper question: what actually makes a good life for a dog?In this episode we discuss:• What daily life looks like for street and village dogs• Why the narrative of constant suffering can miss the richness of their lives• How language and labels shape the way we see “street dogs”• When rescue helps — and when it can unintentionally cause harm• What can change when dogs are removed from their cultural and ecological context• How different cultures understand dog welfare• What street dogs might teach us about living alongside dogs rather than controlling themThis is a thoughtful, sometimes uncomfortable conversation that invites us to loosen our grip on what we think dogs should be - and see them through a wider cultural and ecological lens.To connect with Vanessa:https://instagram.com/spicydogsbehaviourConnect with me!Website: https://mysticdogmama.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/mysticdogmamaCome join my free Facebook group, First Light. It's my sanctuary where soulful dog mamas like you find clarity, confidence, and connection https://facebook.com/groups/fetchfirstlightDisclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease, or replace medical guidance. Please speak with your veterinarian.
This week we're talking about the components that help us get the most from our lives.A woman becomes unbelievably wealthy when buying a cup of coffee, there's underwear that measures 'flatus', I get the ick about something I can't recall, and there's more gratitude than you can shake a stick at.You can email us at info@grahamlandiwellbeing.co.ukThanks again for listening, we really appreciate it.
In this episode of Her Starring Role, host Michele Lamoureux welcomes back Elaine Lin Hering, speaker, facilitator, and author of Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. Together they explore what it really means for women to unlearn silence—especially in business—and reclaim their "starring role" in work and life. Elaine shares how self-silencing shows up in our careers, relationships, and health, and why it's not a confidence problem but a systemic one. They discuss being sidelined at work, getting credit for your ideas, navigating broken workplace systems, honoring your inner voice, and making intentional choices that align with your values, well-being, and season of life. This is a powerful conversation for any woman who feels overextended, under-recognized, or ready to let her light shine on her own terms. RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare Tips Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole Follow + Listen, + Review: APPLE PODCASTS Follow + Listen, + Review: SPOTIFY PODCASTS GUEST INFORMATION LinkedIn Substack Instagram If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.
In the final episode of the Abrahamic Starter Series, we step back and ask a bold question: If a man actually lived this out — what would his life look like? Not the vague, lonely retirement story our culture sells, but the good life God designed. A faithful husband. A fruitful home. Grandchildren around the table. Debt-free. Assets compounding. A legacy stretching 200 years into the future. We've torn down the broken pop-Christian script. We've reclaimed dominion, dynasty, sacrificial headship, and kingdom-minded money. Now we paint the picture of where that road leads. If you're a dad in your 30s wondering whether there's more than the slow fade of average church life — this episode shows you what you're building toward. This is the Abrahamic vision of the good life. Links Mentioned in This Episode: How to Grandparent Well Episode About Abraham's Wallet: Abraham's Wallet exists to inspire and equip Biblical family leaders. Please partner with us in inspiring and equipping multi-gen families at https://abrahamswallet.com/support AW website Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Chapters (00:00:00) - Abraham and His Legacy(00:01:04) - Abraham's Wallet(00:02:53) - LOTOFAB Feb is imminent(00:06:37) - What Does Your Scaff Life Look Like At 70?(00:10:47) - The Good Life(00:14:22) - An Average Abrahamic Man's Life at 70(00:20:44) - A Taste of the Good Life at 70(00:27:22) - How to Make Decisions at 60(00:34:33) - FlDS Family: How Many Kids Should You Have?(00:39:36) - How to Expand the Family Cemetery(00:43:12) - Abraham's Legacy(00:48:51) - Don't Get Hyped On My Generations(00:53:44) - Does Passing Down Wealth Make You Rich?(00:55:01) - Lessons in Gratitude(00:56:27) - Abrahamic Path(00:58:27) - A Vision for Your Home and Money
If you're thinking about a 2027 golf trip across the pond, you've likely noticed the noise.Deadlines. Openings. Applications. Limited tee sheets. Ryder Cup. The Open. It can all start to feel like a race before you've even settled on a plan.In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide a clear-eyed update on where things stand with 2027 planning, particularly for The Old Course, Muirfield, Royal County Down, and Royal Portrush.We discuss what's different about this booking cycle, why certain windows are more condensed than in years past, and how major events are shaping demand.More importantly, we share perspective from the planning side: what truly requires urgency, where flexibility creates opportunity, and how to approach the process without letting it overshadow the excitement.The goal isn't to add to the noise. It's to replace it with clarity.If 2027 is on your radar, this conversation will help you understand the landscape and move forward with confidence.Additional ResourcesThe Complete Guide to 2027 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England
“Christ is in the poor. Christ loves the poor. Christ desires for us to love the poor.” In this episode of Hope in the Good Life, we hear from seminarians of St. Gregory the Great Seminary who volunteer with Catholic Social Services Community Street Outreach. Together with Alexis Broulliette who leads this program, they share powerful stories of encounter, transformation, and what it truly means to bring the Heart of Christ to the streets of Lincoln. This year, these men will be honored with the Heart of Christ Award at the Celebration of Hope Gala & Silent Auction — a celebration of hope lived out in action.
What does it mean to be fully human — and to live from that place?Nicholas Janni has been working with CEO's and senior teams globally for over twenty-five years, and teaches at two of the world's leading business schools, pioneering a new vision and practice of leadership. He bridges the worlds of creative, personal, spiritual and professional development in a uniquely powerful, relevant and accessible way.His book “Leader as Healer, a new paradigm for 21 st century leadership” was published to wide acclaim in 2022, and won Business Book of the Year at the Business Book Awards 2023. His new book, “Leading in Chaos”, co-authored with Amy Elizabeth Fox, is available now in Europe, and from April 9th in the US. He is the co-founder of Matrix Development.We explore: - How we threw the baby out with the bath water with religion- The difference between belief and direct experience- How "life as effort" is programmed into our nervous systems- What emptiness, receptivity and wonder have to do with innovation- Why wellness alone won't cut it — and what transformation actually requires- The concept of "somebody before nobody" and the melting of identity- Why 2026 feels like a year of accelerated inner and outer collapse- And what a good life really meansFor more from Nicholas Janni's work:Leading in Chaos: www.leadinginchaosbook.comMatrix Development: www.thematrixdevelopment.com/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmccartney00:00 – What is it to be fully human?01:59 – Throwing the baby out with the bath water06:32 – Theatre, emptiness & direct experience10:17 – Resting as a radical act17:35 – When word and energy align23:57 – Transmission in corporate spaces32:28 – We're already in collapse38:00 – Being recoded right now42:10 – Somebody before nobody48:11 – Feeling alive vs. feeling small55:53 – What is a good life?
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Mark McCartney is an Irish-born coach, host of the acclaimed What Is a Good Life podcast with nearly 300 conversations, and facilitator who helps leadership teams move from performative to genuine authenticity through presence, silence, and radical honesty.3:00 Mark describes his early career in corporate banking and capital markets in Ireland and Canada, passing the CFA Level I but realizing finance wasn't his calling: "If I do the next versions of this, I just haven't had a better idea yet as to what I want to do with my life."5:00 The New York Stock Exchange bell-ringing moment—what looked like a career peak became the catalyst for leaving finance. "I felt like a bit of an imposter where people really seemed to love their work."7:00 Mark's sabbatical to India—meditation, ashrams, Vipassana—and the surprise of meeting his future wife in McLeod Ganj, proposing within five weeks. Ten years later, the story holds.10:00 Turning down a 40% pay increase after a body-scan meditation revealed total clarity. His wife's response: "Yeah, I know you can't. It's fine." They sell everything and leave for Peru's Sacred Valley.15:00 Patterns from 300+ interviews on "What is a good life?"—the deeply individual nature of the answer, the importance of presence, and how people who say they're living a good life have often endured divorce, addiction, or depression.20:00 Authenticity as inner and outer coherence—not sharing everything, but no longer saying things your heart doesn't believe to be true. Tom Morgan reference: "When I said something that my heart didn't believe to be true, it hurt."25:00 Silent conversations explained—groups sit in silence for 10-45 minutes before speaking. Vulnerability isn't sharing your biggest trauma; it's sharing what's alive in this moment.32:00 Leadership teams moving from performative to genuine—creating conditions where defenses lower, elephants get named, and "I don't trust you right now" becomes a conversation starter, not a threat.39:00 Intellectual understanding as a "consolation prize"—the difference between reading Eckhart Tolle and embodying the teaching. "The lived experience of our life equates more to wisdom than sharing intellectual ideas."47:00 Belonging through attention—how a Peruvian woman's daily eye contact gave Mark a sense of home, and why belonging is built through tending to the people around you, not nationality.51:00 Transactional vs. relational living—Bogumil's infinite game tennis analogy and Mark's insight on the psychic toll of pretending something is important when it isn't.59:00 Mark's definition of success: spending days doing something you care about, being with people you love, and having the financial foundation to support it. "It feels like I've created the foundation for something that I hope to enjoy for many more years in this life."Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.
Content Advisory: As we explore Jesus' teaching on anger, lust, and divorce, some mature themes are discussed. Parents are encouraged to use discretion with younger viewers. Our lead pastor Nic brought a timely message from Matthew 5:21-23. Let's dig into the Word and learn about how to guarding ourselves against a mad world. 18:07 The Message begins Want to know more? Weekly teaching notes and discussion questions are available on the website link below for this message and others in this series. https://www.goodlife.org.au/kingskingdom-series ---
In Part 7, Jesus speaks directly to the way we judge others. It's easy to compare, critique, and measure the people around us. But He invites us to look inward before pointing outward — to examine our own hearts first.This isn't about perfection; it's about humility. When we release judgment, we make room for grace — for others and for ourselves. The good life begins not with fixing everyone else, but with taking responsibility for what's happening inside of us.
Cédric Durand discusses ecological planning, institutional utopias, and the idea of bifurcation. Find the feed of English episodes only here: https://www.futurehistories-international.com/ You can also import the RSS feed to your favorite app: https://www.futurehistories-international.com/feed.xml Shownotes Cédric at the University of Geneva (includes a list of his publications): https://www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/dehes/membres/cedric-durand Cédric's personal website: https://durandcedric.wordpress.com/ Durand, C. & Keucheyan, R. (2026 forthcoming). Das Prinzip Verzweigung. Über ökologische Planung in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Dietz. https://dietzberlin.de/verlagsprogramm-fruehjahr-2026 Durand, C. & Keucheyan, R. (2024). Comment bifurquer. Les principes de la planification écologique. La Découverte. https://www.editionsladecouverte.fr/comment_bifurquer-9782355221910 Durand, C., Hofferberth, E., Schmelzer, M. (2024). Planning Beyond Growth. The Case for Economic Democracy within Ecological Limits. Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 437. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652623045092?via%3Dihub Durand, C. & Keucheyan, R. (2022). Planning without Political Constraint imposed on Economic Actors is not real Planning. Verso Blog. https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/5469-planning-without-political-constraint-imposed-on-economic-actors-is-not-real-planning on Karl William Kapp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_William_Kapp on Friedrich Hayek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friedrich_Hayek O'Neill, J. (2002). Socialist Calculation and Environmental Valuation. Money, Markets and Ecology. Science & Society, 66(1). http://gesd.free.fr/oneill.pdf on La Planification Ècologique in France: https://www.info.gouv.fr/grand-dossier/france-nation-verte the Secrétariat général à la planification écologique (SGPE): https://lannuaire.service-public.gouv.fr/gouvernement/6af2c8c4-bdf7-405c-bd9e-ed48dad83b96 Viennot, M. (2025). La planification écologique. La Découverte. https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1867-c1/appendix.htm Pisani-Ferry, J. & Mahfouz, S. (2023). The Economic Implications of Climate Action. A Repot to the French Prime Minister. France Stratégie. https://www.strategie-plan.gouv.fr/en/publications/economic-implications-climate-action Wright, E. O. (2010). Envisioning Real Utopias. Verso. https://www.versobooks.com/products/2143-envisioning-real-utopias on the Inflation Reduction Act: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation_Reduction_Act on the Developmental State concept: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Developmental_state Zhou, Z., Ou, J., Li, S. (2016). Ecological Accounting. A Research Review and Conceptual Framework. Journal of Environmental Protection. 7. 643-655. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301270365_Ecological_Accounting_A_Research_Review_and_Conceptual_Framework on Citizen's Assemblies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens%27_assembly on Michel Husson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michel_Husson on the Commanding Heights of the Economy concept: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commanding_heights_of_the_economy on the British Wartime Economy during the Second World War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_home_front_during_World_War_II on Economic Planning in France after the Second World War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_planning_in_France Ali, S. (1969). Economic Planning in France 1945–1965. A Brief Review. The Punjab University Economist, 7(1), 51–69. https://www.jstor.org/stable/25821321 on Malthusianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malthusianism on Degrowth: https://degrowth.info on Jason Hickel: www.jasonhickel.org on Giorgos Kallis: https://www.icrea.cat/community/icreas/17610/giorgos-kallis/ Jackson, T., Hickel, J., Kallis, G. (2024). Confronting the Dilemma of Growth. A Response to Warlenius (2023). Ecological Economics, Vol. 220. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S092180092300352X?via%3Dihub Zeug, W., Heyer, J., Lutosch, H. (2025). Cybernetic Democratic Economic Planning & Holistic Accounting. An Economic Framework to Achieve Sustainable Societal Metabolisms. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393790658_Cybernetic_Democratic_Economic_Planning_Holistic_Accounting_-_An_Economic_Framework_to_Achieve_Sustainable_Societal_Metabolisms on the Holistic and Integrated Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (HILCSA): https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=50083 on Ecosystem Services: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecosystem_service O'Neill, D.W., Fanning, A.L., Lamb, W.F. et al. (2018). A Good Life for All Within Planetary Boundaries. Nature Sustainability 1, 88–95. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-018-0021-4 Fehér, F., Heller, A., Márkus, G. (1983). Dictatorship Over Needs. Blackwell. https://archive.org/details/dictatorshipover0000fehe/page/n5/mode/2up Keucheyan, R. (2024). Ágnes Heller's Theory of Need Is a Vital Political Tool. Jacobin. https://jacobin.com/2024/12/agnes-heller-philosophy-marxism-needs on Planetary Boundaries: https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/planetary-boundaries.html on Wassily Leontief: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassily_Leontief on the Input-Output Model in Economics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Input%E2%80%93output_model on the Berlin Housing Campaign for Socializing Housing owned by Big Real Estate Companies: https://dwenteignen.de/en on Socialization in the Energy Sector: https://communia.de/en/energy-power-transformation/ on the New International Economic Order (NIEO): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_International_Economic_Order on the Banque de France: https://www.banque-france.fr/en on the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE): https://www.insee.fr/en/information/2107702 on the Direction Générale des Entreprises: https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/ Future Histories Episodes on Related Topics S3E55 | Kim Stanley Robinson on Real Utopian Futures https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e55-kim-stanley-robinson-on-real-utopian-futures S03E54 | Rabea Berfelde on Socialisation https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e54-rabea-berfelde-on-socialisation/ S03E30 | Matt Huber & Kohei Saito on Growth, Progress and Left Imaginaries https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e30-matt-huber-kohei-saito-on-growth-progress-and-left-imaginaries/ S02E24 | Grace Blakeley on Capitalist Planning and its Alternatives https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e24-grace-blakeley-on-capitalist-planning-and-its-alternatives/ S03E21 | Christoph Sorg zu Finanzwirtschaft als Planung https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e21-christoph-sorg-zu-finanzwirtschaft-als-planung/ S03E03 | Planning for Entropy on Sociometabolic Planning https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e03-planning-for-entropy-on-sociometabolic-planning/ S03E02 | George Monbiot on Public Luxury https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e02-george-monbiot-on-public-luxury/ --- If you are interested in democratic economic planning, these resources might be of help: Democratic planning – an information website: https://www.democratic-planning.com/ Sorg, C. & Groos, J. (eds.)(2025). Rethinking Economic Planning. Competition & Change Special Issue Volume 29 Issue 1. https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ccha/29/1 Groos, J. & Sorg, C. (2025). Creative Construction - Democratic Planning in the 21st Century and Beyond. Bristol University Press. [for a review copy, please contact: amber.lanfranchi[at]bristol.ac.uk] https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/creative-construction International Network for Democratic Economic Planning https://www.indep.network/ Democratic Planning Research Platform: https://www.planningresearch.net/ --- Future Histories Contact & Support If you like Future Histories, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories Contact: office@futurehistories.today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com Episode Keywords #CédricDurand, #JanGroos, #Interview, #FutureHistories, #FutureHistoriesInternational, #futurehistoriesinternational, #Transition, #DemocraticPlanning, #EcologicalPlanning, #DemocraticEconomicPlanning, #Capitalism, #Socialism, #Socialisation, #Investment, #Degrowth, #State, #RealUtopias
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Join us for a lively conversation as we meet the 2026 Laing Lecturer, Dr. Meghan Sullivan, who explores how Christian faith provides a profound framework for navigating AI's ethical challenges. Though a serious topic with deep philosophical underpinnings, Meghan offers practical insights and ideas about the human implications of the DELTA framework (Dignity, Embodiment, Love, Transcendence, and Agency). In her work at Notre Dame, these are the key pillars underpinning an ethical approach to AI that ensures we don't lose sight of what makes us human and gives us hope for the future of our humanity and relationships.We delve into how AI challenges our notions of dignity and embodiment, and why love must remain the central organizing principle of our lives. Megan also addresses the environmental and political implications of AI, advocating for responsible stewardship and ethical boundaries. Her insights offer a practical guide for individuals and communities to engage with AI thoughtfully and faithfully.If you want to hear more, join us March 23-24 at Regent College for the 2026 Laing Lectures!Meghan's BioDr. Meghan Sullivan is the Wilsey Family College Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, where she directs the university-wide Ethics Initiative and co-founded the popular “God and the Good Life” course. Meghan holds degrees from the University of Virginia, the University of Oxford, and Rutgers University. Her research explores time, value, and the role of love and meaning in human life. She's the author of Time Biases and co-author of The Good Life Method, and she leads major projects on ethics, social transformation, and how philosophy can guide us toward flourishing lives. She will join us at Regent for the 2026 Laing Lectures, March 23-24, in the Regent Chapel, where she will present on “Faith-Based Ethics for a World of Powerful AI.”Regent College Podcast Thanks for listening. Please like, rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice and share this episode with a friend. Follow Us on Social Media Facebook Instagram Youtube Keep in Touch Regent College Summer Programs Regent College Newsletter
On this New Music Friday episode, Travis and Anthony from the great Chicagland partry rock band, Sounds Of The Good Life, join us to talk about their latest music and their new single 2+2!
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Kate Peterson, artist and author, shares her journey from chasing Instagram validation to defining success on her own terms. After spending 10 months in Greece, she realized that achievement itself was hollow—what mattered was building a life where small joys like pastries and coffee became the reward, not just checkpoints on a path to something else. Peterson explores how growing up across cultures shaped her identity, why social media creates superficial positive reinforcement loops, and how artists must navigate the spectrum between creating what they want and creating what pays. The conversation challenges Western individualism, explores Greek concepts of joy and togetherness, and questions whether the pursuit of an extraordinary life undermines the value of a perfectly good ordinary one. This is about defining the good life for yourself, not inheriting someone else's blueprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Dr. Ingrid Clayton, licensed clinical psychologist, transpersonal psychology specialist, and author of Fawning joins us to discuss her groundbreaking insights into an often-overlooked trauma response: fawning. Most of us are familiar with the three F's of trauma—fight, flight, or freeze—but there's a fourth response, fawning, that's rarely discussed. Unlike codependency or people-pleasing, fawning is a survival strategy that drives us to seek approval, appease, and draw closer to people who may hurt us—even when it's detrimental to our well-being. If you've ever found yourself apologizing to those who hurt you, obsessing over approval, befriending bullies, or suppressing your voice to maintain peace, this episode is for you. Dr. Clayton offers hope, tools, and compassion for anyone ready to break free from the cycle of chronic fawning and step into their authentic life. RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare TipsSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole Follow + Listen, + Review: APPLE PODCASTS Follow + Listen, + Review: SPOTIFY PODCASTS GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://www.ingridclayton.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ingridclaytonphd/Website/ Book: Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves–and How to Find Our Way Back If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.
Dr Scilla Elworthy is a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee for her work with Oxford Research Group to develop effective dialogue between nuclear weapons policy-makers worldwide and their critics from 1983-2003. She founded Peace Direct in 2002 to fund, promote and learn from local peace-builders in conflict areas, was awarded the Niwano Peace Prize in 2003, the Luxembourg Peace Prize in 2020, the GOI Peace Award in 2023. Her TED talk on nonviolence has been viewed by over 1,500,000 people. She founded The Business Plan for Peace to help prevent destructive conflict and build sustainable peace throughout the world, based on her latest books - The Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War (2017), The Mighty Heart: how to transform conflict (2020), and The Mighty Heart in Action (2022).In this wonderful conversation, Scilla and Mark explore why the heart is the one faculty that will always tell you the truth, how learning to listen to it transformed her work with diplomats and military leaders, and why she believes the world is entering an era of profound change led by those willing to lead from the inside out. This is a conversation for people who sense there's a deeper way to live but haven't yet learned to trust it.For more from Dr Scilla Elworthy's work:Oxford Research Group: http://oxfordresearchgroup.org.uk/Peace Direct: https://www.peacedirect.org/The Mighty Heart: https://mightyheart.co.uk/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmccartney00:00 – Introduction02:06 – Why the Heart Doesn't Lie07:07 – The Rhythm of Your Heart10:46 – Learning to Meditate Deeply15:02 – Meditators Beneath the Diplomats21:04 – Inner Intelligence in Others27:51 – Who Am I, Really?33:45 – Nourishing a Hurting Heart42:52 – The Mighty Heart Program46:39 – What Is a Good Life?
Psalms 1 & 2 E1 — The Psalms scroll—Israel's ancient hymn book—has deeply shaped the worship and prayers of millions of people over several millennia. The first two psalms work together as a unified introduction to the whole collection. Psalm 1 starts with the phrase “How good is life for the man who…” or in most English translations, “Blessed is the man who…” We then find a list of activities to avoid and an instruction to practice daily Scripture meditation. So how does this way of living lead to “the good life”? And what happens to those who follow it—and to those who don't? In this episode, Jon and Tim start a short series in Psalms 1 and 2 by first meditating on Psalm 1.FULL SHOW NOTESFor chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSThe Path of Tragedy (0:00-21:35)Becoming Like a Tree (21:35-40:40)Standing in the Judgment (40:40-1:06:14)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert AlterCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Growing Season” by Gas Lab & Guillaume Muschalle“New Dae” by El Train & G MillsBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
If you've ever had a seller say, "We're probably about a year out… but can you come tell us what to do?" — this episode is for you. Today we're talking about how to win the listing early without wasting your time, burning yourself out, or giving away all your value. Because here's the truth: the agent who shows up first often wins. But how early is too early? And what should a listing prep timeline for sellers actually look like? We break down the mindset shift, the boundaries, and the strategy behind pre-listing appointments — especially when they're not ready yet. Here's what we cover in this episode: Why the highest-performing agents go on pre-listing visits early The realistic listing prep timeline for sellers (hint: it's longer than they think) What sellers should NOT do too far in advance (step away from the mulch) Interior prep vs. exterior timing How to avoid losing listings after giving staging advice When to use a checklist — and when to show up in person Protecting your time with commitment letters or pre-market agreements What to do when they choose another agent after you've done the work Real-life stories of listings lost… and listings rewarded We also share a powerful reminder: sometimes helping someone prep their home changes more than just their sale price. And don't forget — we're collecting TOASTS! If you're a buyer, seller, Realtor, or client who wants to celebrate a Realtor who made a difference, send your toast to: team@hustlehumblypodcast.com Key Quotes & Takeaways "The agent who shows up first is usually the one who wins." – Katy "Phase one of listing prep is phase one of moving." – Alissa "You're not a free checklist. You're a service-based business." – Katy "Sometimes the sooner you get in the house, the better, even if they're a year out." – Alissa "There's no 100% protection in real estate… but there is real estate karma." – Katy Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Hustle Humbly Staging Prep Checklist (Freebie) Pre-Listing Appointment Email Template(included in Email Templates 101) Pre-Market / Commitment Agreement (Broker-specific form) Vendor List (painters, storage units, junk haulers, etc.) Episode 143: Working with Sellers: Pre-Listing Prep Episode 276: How Do You Stage a House? A Guide for Consumers Epidsode 45: The Listing Interview Episode 189: Listing Photos Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you're toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Music: "Straight A's" by Connor Price → https://connorprice.shop/ "The Good Life" by Summer Kennedy → https://soundcloud.com/summerkennedy/the-good-life "Be The One" by Matrika → https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/be-the-one
Many people (including me) think that the most powerful words ever spoken were those of Jesus Christ in what is known as The Sermon on the Mount. Today we begin a new series looking at the opening verses of this sermon called the Beatitudes.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover Jesus' upside-down description of a truly good life.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 5:1-12To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher
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This week Joren brings a message based on Matthew 5: 17 - 20 and looks at the Old Testament laws, the context in which they were written, how Jesus is the fulfilment of the law and how the law helps us be in right relationship with God. 6:47 The Message begins Want to know more? Weekly teaching notes and discussion questions are available on the website link below for this message and others in this series. https://www.goodlife.org.au/kingskingdom-series ---
In Part 6 of The Good Life series, we continue through Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and step into one of His most challenging invitations — how we relate to money, security, and trust.We all feel the pull to hold tight, to protect, to make sure we'll be okay. But what if the good life Jesus describes feels lighter than that? What if freedom from worry is connected to something we've been gripping too tightly?This isn't just about finances. It's about the heart — what we believe about God, about provision, and about where our security really comes from.
Last week, the CEO of AI company Anthropic spoke with The New York Times' Ross Douthat about his predictions for the future of artificial intelligence. Notre Dame's Meghan Sullivan joins us to discuss how we should ethically think about these ideas. Then, President Trump announced the elimination of a scientific ruling that said climate change endangered humans and the environment. Political consultant Mike Murphy stops by to discuss the effects of this huge deregulatory action. And finally, former president Barack Obama expresses his views on aliens on a podcast released last week. Russell Moore and Mike Cosper share their beliefs on aliens, in turn… kind of. REFERENCED IN THE EPISODE: Anthropic's Chief on A.I.: ‘We Don't Know if the Models Are Conscious'- Interesting Times with Ross Douthat Your Understanding of Calling Is About to Change Radically - Russell Moore Artificially Intelligent - The Bulletin's mini-series on AI ABOUT THE GUESTS: Meghan Sullivan is a professor of philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. She serves as director of the ethics Initiative and is the founding director of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good. She is the author of Time Biases, and The Good Life Method based on a popular introductory philosophy course she developed at Notre Dame called “God and the Good Life.” Mike Murphy is a political media consultant, and has handled strategy and advertising for more than 26 successful gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns. He served as a top campaign messaging and political strategist for Senator John McCain's campaign in 2000, as well as for successful gubernatorial candidates Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tommy Thompson, and John Engler. In 2020 he served as a key strategist for Republican Voters Against Trump. He currently co-hosts the weekly politics podcast Hacks on Tap with David Axelrod. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today's editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ever felt like you're running on autopilot, crushing your goals but somehow feeling... empty? You're not alone. So many high-achieving women are quietly burning out, wondering why success doesn't feel as good as it should. My next guest is master-certified life coach and creator of the Golden Coaching Certification, Katie Pulsifer. Today, we are diving into something she calls the good life guilt trap. You know that feeling when you want more but feel guilty for even thinking it? Like you should just be grateful for what you have? That's exactly what we're unpacking. Katie's sharing how to reconnect with what actually lights you up, dodge burnout, and start making choices that feel right, not just look right. So here are some questions for you: Are you giving yourself permission to want more, or is guilt keeping you playing small? What's that quiet voice inside been trying to tell you? Connect with Katie Website: https://www.katiepulsifercoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiepulsifer/
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Midlife doesn't just change your body — it can completely upend your sex life. In this episode, I sit down with board-certified OB/GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Dr. Maria Sophocles. She is the author of The Bedroom Gap and is on the show to unpack what's really happening when estrogen declines, desire shifts, and intimacy starts to feel complicated. We go beyond surface-level advice and talk honestly about biology, relationship dynamics, and the cultural conditioning that teaches women to prioritize everyone else's pleasure over their own. If sex has become uncomfortable, infrequent, or emotionally loaded, this conversation is for you. Please share it with a friend. RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare TipsSubscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole Follow + Listen, + Review: APPLE PODCASTS Follow + Listen, + Review: SPOTIFY PODCASTS GUEST INFORMATION Website: https://mariasophoclesmd.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariasophoclesmd/ Book: The Bedroom Gap: Rewrite the Rules and Roles of Sex in Midlife TedTalk: What Happens to Sex in Midlife If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.
John Coghlan is one of British rock's most instantly recognisable drummers — a powerhouse player whose relentless, no-nonsense beat helped define the sound and success of Status Quo, one of the UK's most enduring and best-loved rock bands. As a founding member, John was there at the very beginning, helping to shape a career that would span decades, rack up millions of record sales, and soundtrack generations of fans.Born in London in 1946, John Coghlan's musical journey began early. Like many drummers of his era, he was drawn to rhythm and energy rather than flashy technique, developing a style that was solid, driving and unmistakably his own. In the mid-'60s, he joined forces with Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster, forming a band initially known as The Scorpions, later Traffic Jam, and eventually Status Quo. From the outset, Coghlan's drumming was the engine room — dependable, muscular, and perfectly suited to the band's evolving sound.Status Quo first found chart success in the late '60s with their psychedelic hit “Pictures of Matchstick Men,” but it was in the early '70s that the band truly hit its stride. As Quo pivoted towards a heavier, boogie-driven rock style, John Coghlan's role became even more central. His straight-ahead, four-on-the-floor approach powered classic albums such as “Piledriver,” “Hello!,” “On the Level,” and “Blue for You.” Songs like “Caroline,” “Down Down,” “Whatever You Want,” and “Rockin' All Over the World” simply wouldn't work without that relentless Coghlan groove.What set John Coghlan apart wasn't technical showmanship, but feel. He understood exactly what Status Quo needed — a beat you could march to, drive to, and lose yourself in. His drumming became a signature part of the band's identity, locking in tightly with bassist Alan Lancaster and giving Rossi and Rick Parfitt the perfect platform to do what they did best. In an era full of increasingly complex rock drummers, Coghlan proved that simplicity, when done right, could be just as powerful.After more than a decade of non-stop touring, recording and chart success, John Coghlan left Status Quo in '81. The decision came after years of intense work and personal pressures, marking the end of an era for the band and its fans. However, his departure was far from the end of his musical story. Coghlan remained deeply connected to music, carving out a respected second chapter as a live performer and bandleader.In the years that followed, he formed John Coghlan's Quo, later known as John Coghlan's Status Quo, a band dedicated to celebrating the classic Quo sound. Fronting the group from behind the drum kit, John brought authenticity and first-hand experience to audiences around the world, performing the songs he helped create with the same energy and conviction that made them famous in the first place. For fans of early Status Quo, these shows became a chance to reconnect with the raw, boogie-rock spirit of the band's golden years.Beyond the stage, John Coghlan has also been open and candid about the realities of life in rock and roll. His autobiography, “Spud – From the Hood to the Good Life,” offers a refreshingly honest account of fame, friendship, excess, and survival in the music industry. It's a story filled with humour, grit and reflection, shedding light on both the highs of global success and the personal challenges that came with it.Today, John Coghlan is widely recognised as a foundational figure in British rock history. His influence lives on not only through Status Quo's vast catalogue but also through generations of drummers inspired by his commitment to groove over gloss. He represents a time when rock music was built on stamina, sweat and connection with an audience — night after night, song after song.For fans of Status Quo, classic rock, and the musicians who kept it real, John Coghlan remains exactly what he's always been: the beating heart behind one of the most reliable rock rhythms the UK has ever produced.
Brian and Beverly, the co-founders of Buffini & Company, are icons in the real estate world. Although Brian is the one normally in the limelight, he'd be the first to tell you he could not have been successful without the support of his wife, who also is the mother to their six children. In this episode of the It's a Good Life podcast, the couple is joined by their daughter, Anna, who chats with them about marriage, parenthood and staying strong even when life presents its inevitable challenges. This episode also serves as a sneak peak into the upcoming changes for the podcast as it prepares to shift to its roots next month as The Brian Buffini Show. YOU WILL LEARN: How the Buffinis handle pressure with a purpose-driven mindset, a family-first “team” mentality, and disciplined communication. Why belief—and filtering out “white noise”—is non-negotiable if you want to pursue a big vision. The importance of action, not just words, when it comes to your family and your business team. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Brian Buffini ShowAcres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “It takes consistency to achieve the goal. So once you believe, then you've got to put your feet in the work and do the work. There's nothing short of that.” — Beverly Buffini "You've got to know what you want in order to not allow that white noise to interfere with your dreams and your beliefs.” — Beverly Buffini "Work on yourself harder than you work on your job.”— Brian Buffini “You want your kids to be readers, let them see you read in a book. You want your kids to be good communicators, let them see you communicate. You want your kids to be achievers, let them see you achieve.” — Brian Buffini “If it's going to affect information that you're going to use for yourself and others to make decisions, be bloody sure you know the source and make sure it's real.” — Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dex Hunter-Torricke has worked with some of the most influential people in Tech over the last 15 years. But now he's sounding the alarm. In this episode of Jobs of the Future, we sit down with a true Silicon Valley insider who has spent the last 15 years at the epicentre of the tech revolution. From serving as the first executive speechwriter for Eric Schmidt at Google to leading communications for Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook and Elon Musk at SpaceX, our guest has had a front-row seat to the decisions shaping our modern world. Most recently, he served as a senior leader at Google DeepMind, the world's premier AI lab, during the most pivotal moments in the race toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). 03:36 - His Tech Industry Journey06:30 - Being at The Front Lines of AGI 07:05 -The Reality Check 09:09 - Why AI is So Different to Every Other Technology 11:05 - The AGI Countdown 12:14 - The Death of the "Good Life" 13:41 - The Geopolitics of Sovereignty 14:46 - Future-Proofing Your Career 18:39 - The Economy of Meaning 21:29 - The 60% Job Vulnerability 25:23 - The Brittle Power of Tech Giants 32:15 - Launching the Center for Tomorrow 52:30 - Redefining Success 57:00 - A Philosophy for Interdependence ********** Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmysjobs Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimmysjobsofthefuture Twitter / X: https://www.twitter.com/JimmyM Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mcloughlin-obe/ Want to come on the show? hello@jobsofthefuture.co Sponsor the show or Partner with us: sunny@jobsofthefuture.co Credits: Host / Exec Producer: Jimmy McLoughlin OBE Producer: Sunny Winter https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunnywinter/ Junior Producer: Thuy Dong Edited by: Ben Alexander Kippen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dr. Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, shares insights from the world's longest study on happiness, tracking over 2,500 people since 1938. The core finding: A good life comes from caring for your body and relationships, as warm connections predict health and longevity better than cholesterol levels at midlife. Privilege doesn't guarantee happiness, as inner-city participants matched Harvard men in well-being.Guest Introduction:Dr. Waldinger is a Harvard Medical School professor, psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and Zen master who directs the 85+ year Harvard Study. His TED Talk has over 50 million views, and he co-authored The Good Life with Marc Schulz, distilling study lessons on connection. He teaches meditation globally and psychotherapy at Mass General Hospital.Connect With Guest:Website: robertwaldinger.com Book: The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.TED Talk: "What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness".LinkedIn: Robert WaldingerWhat to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.
In this episode of What Is a Good Life?, Mark McCartney is joined by Jasper Walshe, coach, facilitator and founder of TRIPS Tank™, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about identity, self-trust and what it really means to live well. Jasper traces his journey from fixating on high-performance coaching to a deeper, more grounded relationship with himself — touching on psychotherapy breakthroughs, psychedelic experiences, the trap of wrapping identity in achievement, and his present question: how can I live in wonder? This is a genuinely human conversation about accepting the full range of life, not just the optimised parts.Topics covered:- High performance identity & its hidden cost- Psychotherapy & the power of unfiltered honesty- Living in wonder vs chasing optimisation- Self-respect as a core value- Moments of unexpected clarity- What is a good life?This episode is for anyone who's hit the goals and found themselves asking — is this it?For more from Jasper Walshe:Company Website: https://tripstank.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperwalshe/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/markcmccartney0:00 – Jasper's evolving life question02:30 – The high performance Kool-Aid06:00 – Curiosity beyond performance10:33 – Letting go of identity15:04 – "So, who are you?"19:30 – Dropping the filtered answers23:00 – The couch breakthrough moment28:30 – How "wonder" emerged36:30 – Visualising five years ahead45:44 – What self-respect looks like58:55 – What is a good life?
We've talked about loopholes and contract problems before, but avoiding the messiness of real estate is one of those topics you can never cover too many times. In this episode, we're talking about all the tiny contract decisions that don't feel like a big deal until suddenly they are. Missing initials. Blank lines. Verbal promises. Appliances that magically disappear. Furniture negotiations that never end. You know the ones. This conversation was sparked by a broker who reached out to us after stepping into a compliance role and realizing just how messy agents can get with paperwork. From there, we went deep into why clean contracts matter, how verbal agreements create risk, and why adding "just one more thing" to a purchase agreement can blow up an otherwise smooth deal. This episode is part pep talk, part cautionary tale, and part reminder that professionalism protects everyone involved. Here's what we cover in this episode: Why avoiding the messiness of real estate starts with treating paperwork like a legal document (because it is) How missing initials, blanks, and timestamps can create real liability Why verbal agreements are only good for setting expectations, not protecting deals The risks of "knowledge only" conversations during due diligence Appliances, furniture, grills, boats, and why movables make contracts messy fast How lenders and appraisers view non-real-estate items in contracts Why clean offers are often the strongest offers A reminder that it's not a problem until it's a problem Key Quotes & Takeaways Alissa: "It's not a problem until it's a problem. And then it's a big problem." Katy: "The more things you add to a contract, the more things can go wrong." Alissa: "Verbal agreements are only good for setting expectations, not protecting deals." Katy: "Clean offers win. Every single time." Alissa: "Professionalism isn't about being perfect. It's about being careful." Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 240: Loopholes in Real Estate Email Templates 101 FREE Database Template Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you're toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Music: "Straight A's" by Connor Price → https://connorprice.shop/ "The Good Life" by Summer Kennedy → https://soundcloud.com/summerkennedy/the-good-life "Be The One" by Matrika → https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/be-the-one
It's not always easy to see how the four cardinal virtues connect to your everyday life. But prudence, justice, courage, and temperance are vital in helping us thrive. Lee C. Camp is a professor, speaker, writer, and theologian – as well as host of the hit podcast and public radio show No Small Endeavour. His work explores what it means to be flourishing humans - alone and together. With his wit and wisdom in this episode, Lee will turn your preconceptions about the four virtues upside down. He shares what he learned about courage from having difficult conversations with his wife, what he learned about temperance from sharing a beer with good friends, and the ways that prudence can help us carry the heavy emotional weight of the world right now. In this conversation, we talk about how to guard ourselves against shame, how to cultivate gladness, and how to fight powerlessness. And crucially: Lee shows us how to turn virtue into a daily habit. Links and resources: Lee C. Camp No Small Endeavor With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media & Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Senior Producer: Clare Wiley Executive Producer: Jakob Lewis Produced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.
In this sermon, pastor Dylan Dodson preaches from Matthew 5:1-12 as we begin our series in the Sermon on the mount looking at the beatitudes and seeing how Jesus describes the good life.
In Part 5 of The Good Life series, we turn our attention to the prayer Jesus gave us — often called The Lord's Prayer or Our Father.For many of us, these words are deeply familiar. But what if we've been moving too quickly past something that was meant to shape us more than we realized? There's a depth here that's easy to miss.This week's challenge:Pray The Lord's Prayer three times a day — morning, midday, and evening. Let it reshape your perspective on who God really is and notice what begins to change.
Description: Jen revisits this fan favorite episode with Mel Robbins. Buckle up, listeners. It was only a matter of time before our paths crossed with Mel Robbins, one of the most respected experts on change and motivation in the zeitgeist, and today is that day. Known for being the host of the #1 ranking education podcast in the world, bringing deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, tools, and compelling conversations to her audiences, Jen and Amy spend today's hour diving into Mel's “Let Them” theory, which is taking the world by storm, already delivering instant peace and freedom in the lives and relationships of people putting it into practice. Together, they discuss: The difference between “Let Them” and “Let Me” Learning to release the white-knuckle grip we hold over other people's behavior (and other things beyond our control) Reframing disappointment to view it as a gift (yes, it's possible!) Repositioning self-worth inward, rather than leaving it dependent on others' opinions. Thought-provoking Quotes: “For a lot of women, we spend so much time upstairs in our heads as people-pleasers and over-analyzers, over-thinking and ruminating, trying to get things perfect. That's the last place I should be, personally. I need to drop into my body and get out of my head.” – Mel Robbins “People reveal who they are and what they care about through their behavior. Ignore their words. Watch their behavior. Let people be who they are. Let them do what they're going to do. Focusing on them is not where your power is.” – Mel Robbins “The difference between ‘not my business' and ‘let them' is worlds apart. When you say, ‘not my business', you're scolding yourself. With, ‘let them', you're in the power position because you see what's happening and are choosing to allow it without allowing it. You're rising above it.” – Mel Robbins Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Demotivators - https://despair.com/collections/ Effin Birds on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/effinbirds/ Van Morrison - https://www.vanmorrison.com/ No Hard Feelings by the Avett Brothers - https://open.spotify.com/track/0bgQ1hQrpP6ScdBZlDfLE2 Foo Fighters - https://foofighters.com/ DePeche Mode - https://www.depechemode.com/ The Cure - https://www.thecure.com/ Taylor Swift - https://www.taylorswift.com/ The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage by Mel Robbins - https://amzn.to/427OHwu The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins - https://amzn.to/4hc53bE The Mel Robbins Podcast - https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast The Four Questions: For Henny Penny and Anybody with Stressful Thoughts by Byron Katie - https://amzn.to/3C7tKXT My Legacy Podcast - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-my-legacy-podcast-255793246/ Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl - https://amzn.to/4ajbyaz Dr. Stuart Ablon - https://www.stuartablon.com/ The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - https://amzn.to/3PCqxmi Guest's Links: Website - https://www.melrobbins.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins Twitter - https://x.com/melrobbins Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@melrobbins Podcast - https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello! I am so excited to share the new name of my podcast with you, and the direction I see the show and this community going. I believe women are craving a forum where they can be seen, supported and to grow within themselves. I hope to offer more of that with the podcast, newsletter, and via in person gatherings. I hope you like the new name and where we're headed! Be sure to share the podcast with a friend and to subscribe to the newsletter and show. And let me know your thoughts! I appreciate you! RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: · Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare Tips · Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole · Follow + Listen, + Review: APPLE PODCASTS · Follow + Listen, + Review: SPOTIFY PODCASTS Sources of the stats I quoted: · 1. ~5.6–5.8% of CEOs in the Fortune Global 500 are women Women remain underrepresented at senior levels — only 29% of C‑suite roles are held by women. And we wonder why women compete with each other. There are far too few seats at the table. This needs to change. · 2. Women earn 83 cents for every dollar men earn. How is this possible in 2026? We know from the research that companies that have women in leadership generate more revenue. "Companies with more women on boards or in senior management generate stronger returns and financial outcomes compared with less‑diverse peers." · 3. We take on more household and caretaking responsibilities even when women earn the same or more than their male partners. And this doesn't even include the mental load we carry. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.
Getting out of debt isn't just a math problem—it's a hope problem. That's according to Jade Warshaw, a co-host of popular syndicated program, The Ramsey Show. In this episode of the It's a Good Life podcast, Jade shares with host Brian Buffini how she and her husband started tackling a mountain of debt by taking back control, increasing their income, and committing to strategic steps. Jade also discusses how couples can navigate money conversations without shame and why empathy, patience and adaptability are essential in creating alignment. YOU WILL LEARN: Why debt payoff requires endurance and adaptability. How to have healthier money conversations using alignment language that lowers defensiveness and shame. Why quick wins matter (and how the debt snowball shortens the feedback loop so you actually stick with it). MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: What No One Tells You About Money: The Real Key to Getting Unstuck from Someone Who's Been There. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you're really attempting to achieve something, you know that it's [like] a crockpot. It takes time. There are challenges and endurance that have to be part of the equation. — Jade Warshaw “When we're talking about something as important as money [with a significant person in our life], it can take a long time to get on the same page.” — Jade Warshaw “A good reason can very quickly become a bad excuse.” — Jade Warshaw “Success is just choosing to make the right decision one time and then another time.” — Jade Warshaw “Preparation is a gift you give yourself.” — Jade Warshaw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode covers:Why symptoms like weight changes, hormone shifts, low energy, mood changes, and metabolic issues are rarely isolated problems. Denise also shares why she believes there's no such thing as “mental health” versus “physical health”—just health—and why removing pressure and perfection can be one of the most healing steps people take.With over three decades of experience in healthcare as a physician, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, Denise S. Brown, MD is a transformative leader who helps women in business learn how to prioritize and avoid maternal overwhelm. A thought leader in self-care activities for women, she brings her expertise to books for successful women.Links mentioned during this episode:Dr. Brown's Book, The Fairy God Doctor's Guide to a Good Life: https://amzn.to/45xQ48AFree Initial Consultation with Dr. Megan: https://p.bttr.to/3a9lfYkLyons' Share Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelyonsshareJoin Megan's newsletter: www.thelyonsshare.org/newsletter
Private listings, office exclusives, coming soon statuses, Zillow, Compass… whew. In this episode, Katy and Alissa tackle one of the messiest conversations happening in real estate right now: private listings in real estate and what they actually mean for agents, buyers, and sellers. With lawsuits flying, MLS rules evolving, and brokerages rolling out their own "exclusive" systems, it's getting harder to tell what's ethical, what's legal, and what's truly in the client's best interest. Katy breaks down the Zillow vs. Compass lawsuit, while Alissa shares real-life scenarios where private listings and coming soon statuses can either protect a client—or quietly hurt them. This episode isn't about picking sides. It's about transparency, consumer trust, and making sure agents aren't letting billion-dollar companies dictate how they serve their clients. Here's what we cover in this episode: What private listings, office exclusives, and coming soon listings actually mean Why pocket listings quietly disappeared—and came back with new names The Zillow vs. Compass lawsuit and why listings are the real battleground How private listings affect buyers, sellers, and fair housing When coming soon listings can work *in a seller's favor* Why MLS exposure still matters for pricing and trust The real ethical issue agents should be paying attention to Key Quotes & Takeaways Alissa: "If everyone starts hiding listings, it becomes a fair housing nightmare." Katy: "This isn't about agents or platforms—it's about listings. And listings belong to the consumer." Alissa: "If the house is ready and the photos are done, it should be on the market." Katy: "Open markets create trust. Closed systems create confusion." Alissa: "If your client doesn't understand what you're doing, you're not serving them." Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: Email Templates 101 Listing Agreement Cover Letter FREE Database Template Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you're toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Music: "Straight A's" by Connor Price → https://connorprice.shop/ "The Good Life" by Summer Kennedy → https://soundcloud.com/summerkennedy/the-good-life "Be The One" by Matrika → https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/be-the-one
“Success unshared is failure.” That's the guiding mantra John Paul DeJoria lives with conviction throughout every part of his life. It's also the title of his soon to-be-released new book. In this episode of It's a Good Life, host Brian Buffini asks DeJoria to share details from his life which started out as a child selling Christmas cards, trying different jobs as a young adult (some more successful than others) and then partnering with the hairstylist Paul Mitchell to create the iconic billion-dollar global brand, John Paul Mitchell Systems. DeJoria also shares the mindset practices that helped him stay steady through rejection, why positivity is a discipline, and the “reorder business” principle every entrepreneur needs to understand if they want sustainable success. YOU WILL LEARN: Why the phrase “success unshared is failure” continues to propel every part of DeJoria's life. The practical, as well as creative, tactics that DeJoria used to co-found and build and accelerate John Paul Mitchell Systems to its status as an iconic global brand. How to develop rejection-proof resilience, stay positive under pressure, and the importance of building a business that earns repeat customers. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Success Unshared is Failure by John Paul DeJoria How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When you like what you do, who you do it with and who you do it for, you're not working anymore.” — John Paul DeJoria “Forgive yourself first for anything you did that you regret. You cannot change yesterday's newspapers.” — John Paul DeJoria “When you start making money, do not change your lifestyle for one year.” — John Paul DeJoria “Entrepreneurs need to make sure their service or physical product is in the reorder business.” — John Paul DeJoria “The best advice I ever been given was from my mother — just be kind to one another.” — John Paul DeJoria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.