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.
Listen on:
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Dr Simon Attwood is the Head of Conservation with the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Singapore, agro-ecologist, avid bird-watcher, musician and yoga instructor. www.worldwildlife.org
On this episode, Simon and I talk about the importance of cultivating an affinity with nature for those who seek a fulfilled life. We discuss the science that supports a greater connection with (and compassion for) the living Earth, and look at ways we can integrate a natural connection into our synthetic, modern sad lives.
The post EDMN 004: Nature, with Simon Attwood appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Stuart Taylor is CEO and founder of Springfox, author of Assertive Humility – emerging from the Ego Trap, an ambassador for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation and is on the board of The Gawler Cancer Foundation. www.springfox.com
On this episode, Stuart explains the common myths and misconceptions around ‘resilience’, shares the five traits of resilient people, and discusses why a more ‘spiritual’ approach to life allows us to emerge stronger and wiser after set-back and tragedy.
The post EDMN 003: Resilience, with Stuart Taylor appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Dr. Dacher Keltner is a full professor at the University of California Berkeley and faculty director of the Greater Good Science Center. His research focuses on the biological and evolutionary origins of compassion, awe, love, beauty, emotional expression, power, social class, and inequality. www.ggia.berkeley.edu
On this episode, Kim Forrester chats with Dacher about the science of happiness, explores what it means to be authentically happy, and discusses why social connection and service to others are keys to ongoing contentment.
The post EDMN 002: Happiness, with Dacher Keltner appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Margie Warrell is a renowned speaker and thought leader in human behaviour, Forbes columnist and best-selling author of several books including Brave, Stop Playing Safe and Make Your Mark. www.margiewarrell.com
On this episode, Kim and Margie discuss the true value of fear, how to step into courage when fear is holding you back from your potential and possibility, and the importance of maintaining your integrity as you become braver.
The post EDMN 001: Bravery, with Margie Warrell appeared first on The Wellness Couch.