Eudaemonia
Eudaemonia is a classical Greek word best defined as “human flourishing”. It is central to the virtue ethics of Aristotle and essentially calls for us to strive for a “good life”. In this podcast, holistic wellbeing coach, Kim Forrester, takes a deep-dive into the characteristics and daily habits that can enhance our experience of life – such as generosity, temperance, courage, honesty and joy. On each episode, Kim interviews researchers, experts and ‘inspiring examples’ about a specific trait and explores how we can each integrate these elements into our lives and amplify them in our world. Intelligent, intriguing and authentic, the Eudaemonia podcast offers an inspirational and thought-provoking view of what it means to ‘flourish’ in life.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
EDMN 016: Ethics, with Hilary Jane Grosskopf
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Hilary Jane Grosskopf is a leadership strategist, writer and yoga teacher. She has an extensive background in corporate leadership and the study of systems engineering and is the author of two leadership guidebooks, Awake Leadership and Awake Ethics. www.awakeleadershipsolutions.com
On this episode, Kim and Hilary chat about the ethical principles that can enhance our societies and our daily lives.
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Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
EDMN 015: Liberation, with Linda Kay Klein
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Linda Kay Klein is a storyteller and social innovator, with an extensive background in social entrepreneurship and innovation, and storytelling for good. Linda is the founder of Break Free Together—a not-for-profit organization that helps people claim their stories, their bodies, and themselves. www.lindakayklein.com
On this episode, Kim and Linda discuss how we can free ourselves from social constraints, and live flourishing lives with an authentic sense of liberation.
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Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
EDMN 014: Gratitude, with Emiliana Simon-Thomas
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Dr. Emiliana Simon-Thomas is the science director of the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley and a leading expert on the neuroscience and psychology of compassion, kindness, gratitude, and other “pro-social” skills. www.ggsc.berkeley.edu
On this episode, Emiliana and Kim talk about the power of gratitude, and discuss how we can all enhance our daily lives by being deeply and authentically grateful.
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Wednesday May 29, 2019
EDMN 013: Balance, with Dr. John Demartini
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Wednesday May 29, 2019
Dr. John Demartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behaviour and global educator. He has studied over 30,000 books across all the academic disciplines, and has authored more than 40 books of his own. www.drdemartini.com
On this episode, Kim and Dr Demartini discuss why a balanced perspective is a defining ingredient in a ‘good’ life, and explore the delusions and fantasies that prevent us from truly flourishing in life.
**Includes adult themes and language**
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Wednesday May 22, 2019
EDMN 012: Sanctity, with Maggie Hamilton
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Maggie Hamilton is an author, publisher and storyteller with a passion for life, ideas, and ancient wisdom. She is a regular media commentator and keen observer of social trends, and a frequent visitor to the world’s sacred places. www.maggiehamilton.org
On this episode, Kim talks with Maggie about how we can reinvigorate our lives with a sense of sanctity, and how connecting with the sacred on a daily basis can help us to flourish.
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Wednesday May 15, 2019
EDMN 011: Stillness, with Tom Cronin
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Tom Cronin is a renowned Australian author, speaker, meditation teacher and founder of The Stillness Project, a global movement which seeks to inspire one billion people to meditate daily. www.tomcronin.com
On this episode, Kim chats with Tom about how he found stillness in the midst of a highly-stressful financial career, and learns tips and tools that can inspire us all to enjoy a health-enhancing meditation practice.
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Wednesday May 08, 2019
EDMN 010: Faith, with Reza Aslan
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Reza Aslan is an internationally-renowned best-selling author, religious studies scholar, commentator, television host, and the producer of several television shows including CNN’s Believer. www.rezaaslan.com
On this episode, Kim and Reza discuss what it truly means to have faith – both inside and outside the realms of religion – and talk about how a deep and personal faith can help you find your place in the world, and flourish.
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Wednesday May 01, 2019
EDMN 009: Forgiveness, with Marina Cantacuzino
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Marina Cantacuzino is an award-winning British journalist and founder of The Forgiveness Project – a not-for-profit that explores the concept of forgiveness and strives to build a climate of tolerance, resilience, hope and empathy. www.theforgivenessproject.com
On this episode, Kim and Marina take a deep-dive into the concept of forgiveness. Is it truly necessary for us to ‘forgive and forget’ if we want to live a flourishing and fulfilled life?
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
EDMN 008: Kindness, with Leon Logothetis
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Leon Logothetis, aka “The Kindness Guy” is a global adventurer, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and creator and host of the The Kindness Diaries, which airs on Netflix. www.leonlogothetis.com
On this episode, Kim and Leon explore the inherent beauty of kindness and human connection, and discuss how spreading the good stuff can enhance our personal happiness and wellbeing.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
EDMN 007: Leadership, with Grant Schreiber
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Grant Schreiber is a publisher, editor, best-selling author and founder of Schreiber Media. He is the founding editor of Real Leaders, a leadership magazine that focuses exclusively on sustainability and ethical business. www.real-leaders.com
On this episode, Kim chats with Grant about what it truly means to be a leader in the 21st century, and explores the small steps we can take to activate the ‘real leader’ that resides within us.
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Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
EDMN 006: Youthfulness, with Damian Kristof and Marcus Pearce
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Damian Kristof is a renowned nutritionist and chiropractor, and Marcus Pearce is an ex-journalist and broadcast producer with a passion for wellness education. Together, they host the popular 100NotOut podcast and coordinate regular trips to the Greek island of Ikaria – the place where people forget to die. www.100notout.com
On this episode, Kim learns from Damian and Marcus all they have learned about ‘ageing’ from the vibrant and youthful people of Ikaria.
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Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
EDMN 005: Nonconformity, with Jack Delosa
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Jack Delosa is one of Australia’s leading business thought-leaders, the host of the Sky Business series ‘Entrepreneurs’, and the founder and CEO of the Entourage, Australia’s largest entrepreneurial education institution. www.the-entourage.com.au
On this episode, Kim and Jack discuss the importance of uniqueness and unconventionality, explore the limits of Other People’s Rules, and talk about why a personal vision and values system is vital in the pursuit of an inspired life.
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